Since I have the beginning and end part of Lucas' and Joseph's arc during FC5 planned out I just realized that I never really thought about how they fell in love so I'll just collect some notes here:
-it isn't cheesy or love at first sight, it's slow and building, all growing from a mutual respect the two share
-Joseph respected Lucas from the very beginning, maybe not him as a whole but his courage and will power (since man managed to pull himself out of a wreck while he was actively dying and then still only wanted to find Joseph to finish his job)
-Lucas is of course grateful that Joseph saved his life and gave him the opportunity to choose what he wants, he allows him to leave and search for his colleagues and friends. He comes back to him every now and then, first only because the few doctors they have want to check on how he's healing, and then at some point just to talk with Joseph, learn more about him and why he does what he does
-they both learn about each other and realize that they are pretty similar. Both having a strong sense of righteousness and truth, both wanting to fight for what they believe in and that they both feel the need to protect those they love. Of course many more but I'm still pretty tired rn so I don't know any more off the top of my head
-they talk during the night since it's more peaceful and since then Lucas can come by undisturbed. I have imagined them sitting by the shore near Joseph's church so much its been rotting my brain. Either there or the dock
-their relationship only really starts after Lucas saves Joey and spares John sparking a debate between him and Joey where Lucas has to confront what he's doing and how things will continue
