
It appears that Buck feels isolated, believing he’s on his own path, but it’s clear to everyone that he’s still grappling with Bobby’s demise. On the other hand, Eddie has been given a position with the El Paso Fire Department, yet remains in L.A., a fact that Hen and Karen notice. It seems this decision might be influenced by his concern for Buck, though it’s also significant that he still considers L.A. as home. In a twist, Buck seeks solace from Hot Priest, or Brian, who was Bobby’s confidant on the show in its early seasons. Buck expresses his inability to feel Bobby’s presence and wishes he could ask for advice if Bobby were still alive. Brian suggests that Buck can still communicate with him, leading to an emotional breakdown from Buck. He tells Bobby, “You were wrong. You said I’d be okay, and I’m not.” In a strange turn of events, Buck finds a potential sign from his late captain in the form of a 2.8 earthquake in North Hollywood.