'9-1-1' Star Kenneth Choi Gushes About Buck and Tommy's Love Story

When 9-1-1 returned after a three-week hiatus this past May, it wasn't just the sirens that had fans buzzing. The show's seventh season has been a roller coaster of ups and downs, but the latest episode, "Here Comes the Groom," brought us a touch of romantic comedy with Buck and Tommy's adorable love story.

### Wedding Bells and Unexpected Sparks

Even as the city searches for the missing chimney, the team manages to organize a touching wedding for him and Mattie at the hospital. But let's not let that distract us from the real highlight of the episode - the budding romance between Buck and Tommy!

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After saying "I do," Buck slipped out to meet Tommy, an aerial combat pilot for the Los Angeles Fire Department who was busy fighting fires all day. "Sorry I'm late, that fire was a real pain in the ass," he says while giving Buck a passionate kiss. It's a dramatic entrance!

### Love the site

Their quick kiss not only heated up the mood, but also accidentally revealed their relationship with the entire crew, thanks to a smudge on Buck's face. The revelation was pure 9-1-1-esque mayhem as fans laughed out loud at the X, reveling in the completely unexpected moment.

### Kenneth Trey supports creative geniuses

The show's co-creator, Tim Minear, says Kenneth Choi (who plays Chimney) raves about the creative genius behind the scenes. In his conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Choi revealed how Minear transforms potential clichés into something fresh and exciting. "I think that's Tim's talent. When he introduced Buck and Tommy's storyline, he said, 'I don't want it to be this very special episode of 9-1-1. I want it to be this fucking romantic comedy, man. You'll never see it coming. It's going to come from places you don't expect,'" Trey explains, praising Barker's seamless and effortless approach to love life.

Trey praised Barker for coming out of the closet a second time in a way that was neither overly dramatic nor crude. "That's the beauty of Tim Minear's craft. He knows how to tell a story, and he always presents it in ways you wouldn't expect," he adds.

As 9-1-1 continues to blend heart-wrenching emergencies with heartwarming (and heartbreaking) moments, Buck and Tommy's story has become another reason why the show keeps us glued to the screen. It's not just about the emergency; it's about the hearts they save in so many ways along the way.

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As a series that consistently shows tense and exciting emergencies and heartwarming moments, "9-1-1" proves once again its ability to tell diverse stories through the love story of Buck and Tommy.