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\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t9-1-1\u2019s Evan \u201cBuck\u201d Buckley and Eddie Diaz have been a beloved duo since the show\u2019s second season \u2014 with some fans even hoping their friendship will turn into something more. Buck and Eddie, portrayed by Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman, respectively, became fast friends after Eddie joined the 118 during season 2. When a massive [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
It was the final moments of the hour, however, that undoubtedly leaves fans reeling. After seasons of struggling with his past mistakes, Bobby (Peter Krause<\/strong>) finally comes clean to Athena (Angela Bassett<\/strong>) on his initial plans to commit suicide after saving 148 people as a firefighter. Announcing his plans to retire, Athena tries to get Bobby to change his mind. Before the couple can reach a resolution, they are caught in a house fire, leaving both of their lives in question.<\/p>\nKeep scrolling for a full breakdown and recap of 9-1-1<\/em> season 7 episode 9:<\/p>\nHen and Karen\u2019s Adoption Nightmare\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
After finally making progress with foster daughter Mara, Hen and Karen are thrown for a loop when their adoption hearing is canceled out of the blue. Hen eventually realizes it\u2019s thanks to a local councilwoman, who is the mother of a boy Hen couldn\u2019t save while on a call with the 118.<\/p>\n
When Hen goes to confront her, the woman claims that she\u2019s been digging into Hen\u2019s past files as a firefighter and finds her unfit to adopt Mara. Not only is Hen and Karen\u2019s foster license revoked by the end of the episode, Mara is taken by CPS and dragged out of their home, screaming.<\/p>\n
Eddie Comes Face to Face With Shannon \u2013 Sort of\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n\n![\"911](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/911-Season-7-Episode-9-Recap-Eddie-Pretends-Kim-Is-His-Dead-Wife-and-Spoilers-Possible-Death-5.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Devin Kelley and Ryan Guzman<\/span> Disney\/Cris Willard<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nEpisode 9 catches back up with Eddie after meeting Kim, a storeowner who looks exactly like his late wife. The twosome have been spending time together but have yet to take things to the next level.<\/p>\n
While Eddie attempts to hide his new \u2014 acquaintance \u2014 from the rest of the 118, Kim stops by the firehouse to drop off brownies for the crew. There, she runs into Buck (Stark), who is taken aback by her likeness to Shannon.<\/p>\n
Wasting no time, Buck heads straight to Eddie to confront him about his involvement with Kim. Eddie admits that he \u201cdoesn\u2019t know\u201d what he\u2019s doing by getting close to her, and the two end the conversation with Buck confessing that he\u2019s \u201cworried\u201d<\/a> about his best friend.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m worried about me, too,\u201d Eddie replies.<\/p>\n
Realizing the pain he\u2019s going to cause if things continue, Eddie comes clean to Kim about her being Shannon\u2019s doppelg\u00e4nger. While he claims that he does like her, he owns up to spending time with her in hopes that Shannon might return. The two part ways amicably, but Kim shows up at Eddie\u2019s house the following day dressed as Shannon and tells him to get what he needs to say off his chest.<\/p>\n\n![\"911](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/911-Season-7-Episode-9-Recap-Eddie-Pretends-Kim-Is-His-Dead-Wife-and-Spoilers-Possible-Death-2.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman<\/span> Disney\/Mike Taing<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWhile Eddie hesitates at first, he eventually gives in and breaks down to Kim (who he is pretending is Shannon, are you following?), releasing his anger that she left him after he returned from Afghanistan. He asks her why their son, Christopher (Gavin McHugh<\/strong>), got a note explaining her absence from their lives but he never did, before admitting that he feels lost without her.<\/p>\nThe two end the conversation in an embrace, but as they hug, Eddie\u2019s girlfriend, Marisol (Edy Ganem<\/strong>) and Christopher come through<\/a> the door and see them.<\/p>\n\u201cMom?\u201d Christoper asks.<\/p>\n
Bobby Quits \u2014 and Also Might Be Dead?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n![\"911](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/911-Season-7-Episode-9-Recap-Eddie-Pretends-Kim-Is-His-Dead-Wife-and-Spoilers-Possible-Death-4.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Peter Krause<\/span> Disney\/Chris Willard<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nStill reeling over coming face to face with Amir (Malcom-Jamal Warner<\/strong>), the man who lost his family in the Minnesota fire Bobby caused years ago, Captain Nash ultimately decides to step down from his role and retire, much to the surprise of Athena. In a desperate attempt to get Bobby to admit what\u2019s bothering him, she asks Amir to join them for coffee at their house. While he initially accepts, Amir ultimately becomes overwhelmed and retreats, telling Bobby to stay away from him.<\/p>\nBobby, for his part, continues to train the rest of the 118 to take his place without them knowing, helping guide them on calls, teaching them how to cook his signature dishes and sitting each person down for a heart to heart. By episode\u2019s end, Bobby finally admits to Athena that his original plan was to commit suicide after saving 148 people \u2014 the same amount that lost their lives in the fire \u2014 telling her, \u201cI\u2019m not supposed to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the final few moments of the episode, Bobby gets swept away dreaming about his alcoholic father. When he wakes, he realizes his house is on fire \u2014 and Athena is passed out in their bedroom. As he rescues her from the home and ensures her safety, he grabs his heart and falls over unconscious before the screen cuts to black.<\/p>\n
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\n Peter Krause and Angela Bassett<\/span> Disney\/Mike Taing<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIs ANYONE Doing OK?<\/b><\/p>\n
Well, yes and no. Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt<\/strong>) and Chimney (Kenneth Choi<\/strong>) come out of episode 9 relatively unscathed<\/a> as they continue their newlywed bliss. Buck is also managing fairly well, as his relationship with Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.<\/strong>) blossoms<\/a> and he continues to step up at the firehouse.<\/p>\nHowever, there is no person on 9-1-1 that won\u2019t feel the ripple effect of their fearless leaders, Bobby and Athena, being in danger. Even if Bobby survives, his retirement will certainly leave the rest of the firehouse in shambles. Buck is also weighed down with worry over his best friend, Eddie, who clearly is struggling with his grief.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Keep scrolling for a full breakdown and recap of 9-1-1<\/em> season 7 episode 9:<\/p>\n After finally making progress with foster daughter Mara, Hen and Karen are thrown for a loop when their adoption hearing is canceled out of the blue. Hen eventually realizes it\u2019s thanks to a local councilwoman, who is the mother of a boy Hen couldn\u2019t save while on a call with the 118.<\/p>\n When Hen goes to confront her, the woman claims that she\u2019s been digging into Hen\u2019s past files as a firefighter and finds her unfit to adopt Mara. Not only is Hen and Karen\u2019s foster license revoked by the end of the episode, Mara is taken by CPS and dragged out of their home, screaming.<\/p>\n Episode 9 catches back up with Eddie after meeting Kim, a storeowner who looks exactly like his late wife. The twosome have been spending time together but have yet to take things to the next level.<\/p>\n While Eddie attempts to hide his new \u2014 acquaintance \u2014 from the rest of the 118, Kim stops by the firehouse to drop off brownies for the crew. There, she runs into Buck (Stark), who is taken aback by her likeness to Shannon.<\/p>\n Wasting no time, Buck heads straight to Eddie to confront him about his involvement with Kim. Eddie admits that he \u201cdoesn\u2019t know\u201d what he\u2019s doing by getting close to her, and the two end the conversation with Buck confessing that he\u2019s \u201cworried\u201d<\/a> about his best friend.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m worried about me, too,\u201d Eddie replies.<\/p>\n Realizing the pain he\u2019s going to cause if things continue, Eddie comes clean to Kim about her being Shannon\u2019s doppelg\u00e4nger. While he claims that he does like her, he owns up to spending time with her in hopes that Shannon might return. The two part ways amicably, but Kim shows up at Eddie\u2019s house the following day dressed as Shannon and tells him to get what he needs to say off his chest.<\/p>\n While Eddie hesitates at first, he eventually gives in and breaks down to Kim (who he is pretending is Shannon, are you following?), releasing his anger that she left him after he returned from Afghanistan. He asks her why their son, Christopher (Gavin McHugh<\/strong>), got a note explaining her absence from their lives but he never did, before admitting that he feels lost without her.<\/p>\n The two end the conversation in an embrace, but as they hug, Eddie\u2019s girlfriend, Marisol (Edy Ganem<\/strong>) and Christopher come through<\/a> the door and see them.<\/p>\n \u201cMom?\u201d Christoper asks.<\/p>\n Still reeling over coming face to face with Amir (Malcom-Jamal Warner<\/strong>), the man who lost his family in the Minnesota fire Bobby caused years ago, Captain Nash ultimately decides to step down from his role and retire, much to the surprise of Athena. In a desperate attempt to get Bobby to admit what\u2019s bothering him, she asks Amir to join them for coffee at their house. While he initially accepts, Amir ultimately becomes overwhelmed and retreats, telling Bobby to stay away from him.<\/p>\n Bobby, for his part, continues to train the rest of the 118 to take his place without them knowing, helping guide them on calls, teaching them how to cook his signature dishes and sitting each person down for a heart to heart. By episode\u2019s end, Bobby finally admits to Athena that his original plan was to commit suicide after saving 148 people \u2014 the same amount that lost their lives in the fire \u2014 telling her, \u201cI\u2019m not supposed to be here.\u201d<\/p>\n In the final few moments of the episode, Bobby gets swept away dreaming about his alcoholic father. When he wakes, he realizes his house is on fire \u2014 and Athena is passed out in their bedroom. As he rescues her from the home and ensures her safety, he grabs his heart and falls over unconscious before the screen cuts to black.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Is ANYONE Doing OK?<\/b><\/p>\n Well, yes and no. Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt<\/strong>) and Chimney (Kenneth Choi<\/strong>) come out of episode 9 relatively unscathed<\/a> as they continue their newlywed bliss. Buck is also managing fairly well, as his relationship with Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.<\/strong>) blossoms<\/a> and he continues to step up at the firehouse.<\/p>\n However, there is no person on 9-1-1 that won\u2019t feel the ripple effect of their fearless leaders, Bobby and Athena, being in danger. Even if Bobby survives, his retirement will certainly leave the rest of the firehouse in shambles. Buck is also weighed down with worry over his best friend, Eddie, who clearly is struggling with his grief.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHen and Karen\u2019s Adoption Nightmare\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Eddie Comes Face to Face With Shannon \u2013 Sort of\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n Devin Kelley and Ryan Guzman<\/span> Disney\/Cris Willard<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>
\n Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman<\/span> Disney\/Mike Taing<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBobby Quits \u2014 and Also Might Be Dead?<\/b><\/h3>\n
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\n Peter Krause and Angela Bassett<\/span> Disney\/Mike Taing<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n