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May 26th, 2025 6:35 PM
Maddie:
Eddie are we still on for Tuesday?
Eddie:
yes mam
Bringing wine
Maddie:
God I love u
May 27th, 2025 7:22 PM
Maddie:
Eddie:
gorgeous thanks.
show me face
Maddie:
just come over if u wanna see face 😒
Eddie:
can’t. need to drop Chris off at school
is he staying with u tonight?
Maddie:
no don’t worry
I’ll have him safe and sound + in ur bed by tonite <3
Eddie:
<Eddie disliked a message>
May 29th, 2025 5:01 PM
Maddie:
eddie
eddie
<Missed call from Maddie>
pick up
eddddddieeee
my brother is being an idiot again
Eddie:
good afternoon to u too
it's kinda his default setting atp
Maddie:
ik ik but
his leg is flaring up and he refuses to take time off
i saw him wincing when he was carrying jee this morning
he has days off right?
Eddie:
plenty
he just refuses to use them
Maddie:
i want him to rest :(
Eddie:
same
i'll let bobby know he's not coming in tomm
Maddie:
oh
are you allowed to call out for him?
Eddie:
i mean
I've done it before
Maddie:
wow
you guys are basically married
Eddie:
us married!
can you imagine?
Maddie:
i can't even feel sorry for u atp
i TOLD you to just rip the bandaid off
Eddie:
if it's so easy then you do it
Maddie:
confess your love... to buck...? for you?
ykw i just might
locking you both up in a room till one of you confesses
Eddie:
don't threaten me with a good time
Maddie:
may should have never shown you to that gif
May 29th, 2025 6:50 PM
Eddie:
home safe and sound
and he's taken his meds like a good boy
Maddie:
good job 🫡
meds knocked him out lmaooo
Eddie:
eh
i don't think it's just the meds
he usually falls asleep quick in our bed
Maddie:
our bed 🤭
Eddie:
Read at 7:00 PM
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June 1st, 2025 3:00 PM
Maddie:
LOOK AT HOW TINY SHE WAS
Eddie:
<Eddie loved an image>
oh god she was teeny tiny
Maddie:
I wish kids didn’t have to grow up
Eddie:
oh ik what you mean
Maddie:
STOP
<Maddie loved an image>
when did we take this? 😭
he’s so precious
Eddie:
came up on my Google photos
bring jee over tomm, Chris will be around too
Maddie:
should i bring anything?
Eddie:
just your wonderful self
June 2nd, 2025 11:00 AM
Maddie:
edddddieee
Eddie:
does this look burnt to you?
buck said i need to caramelize the onions for an hour but no one has time for all that smh
Maddie:
burnt for sure
you need to caramelize on low heat
Eddie:
fuck
he's gonna kill me
that was our last onion :(
Maddie:
did you know Buck is going to Pride tomorrow?
Eddie:
oh yeah
he told me
Maddie:
he’s going with someone he met on grindr
Eddie:
now why would he do that
Maddie:
he's actually insane
i have no idea how he survived without us
Eddie:
he got lucky ig
Maddie:
I don’t like this new guy
Eddie:
hm
what makes you say that?
Maddie:
okay so
don't be mad...
Eddie:
maddie...
Maddie:
after he told me about his date I snooped through his phone
for his own good
i swear
Eddie:
nooooo
maddie u cant do that
Maddie:
desperate times
i tried knocking some sense into him earlier but he wasn't listening to me
so i thought id just canvas this guy
yk
to make sure he's sane
and look
doesn't he give you weird vibes?
like why did he change his mind so quickly
Eddie:
ugh
why does he always pick the weirdos
"wanna come to my place after?"
NOPE
no he does not "david"
smh
Maddie:
like i get it
if he just wants to hook up its fine ig
but deep down i know that's not what he wants :(
Eddie:
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June 2nd, 2025 12:42 PM
Eddie:
you going to Pride tomorrow?
Buck:
yup! 🏳️🌈
Should be fun.
Eddie:
you going with someone?
Buck:
...
yeah?
Eddie:
cool
ur not going
Buck:
??
ok dad
Eddie:
im being serious buck
Buck:
so am i
it's my first pride
i've been looking towards this for months
im not skipping it now
Eddie:
okay but you are not going with some rando stranger
Buck:
he's my friend
Eddie:
oh so you can make "friends" on grindr now?
lol
Buck:
maddie told you :/
didn't she?
Eddie:
...
yes
Buck:
i told maddie NOT to tell you bc ik you'd be weird about this
...
yes
im gonna go on a date with a dude
but i can take care of myself
even if u and maddie apparently think i cant
Eddie:
I’m sorry.
I’m just worried about you.
Buck:
Read at 12:50 PM
June 2nd, 2025 1:11 PM
Eddie:
why didn't you ask me if I wanted to go?
to pride?
Buck:
figured you'd be busy
yk with maddie
you two seem to be getting along recently
Eddie:
maddie's great
but i'll always still have time for you man
ur still my best friend
Buck:
promise?
Eddie:
pinky promise
Buck:
Eddie:
and as your best friend...
i think i should come with you
Buck:
on my date?
Eddie:
yep!
Buck:
eddie no
Eddie:
eddie yes
come on
it would be fun
Buck:
no
it would be embarrassing
...
this isn't like tommy
u barely know the guy
Eddie:
Buck YOU barely know this guy
if anything, that's more of a reason for me to tag along
Buck:
omfg
there’ll be over a thousand people around
if he’s weird i’ll dip, no big deal
also
may or may not have bought a new sweater
it’s coming todayyyy
can u bring in the package?
Eddie:
you cannot afford that rn
return it
and stop trying to change the conversation
you’re going to a event with a complete stranger
Buck:
well yes
that is how first dates usually work
Eddie:
ok smartass
but u met this one on grindr out of all apps
he might be expecting stuff of you
bc hookup culture
and whatnot
Buck:
you can say sex eddie
we are both adults
Eddie:
sure
sex
is that what you really want?
Buck:
i mean
i wouldn't mind
Eddie:
okay
i don't want u doing things you might regret
i just want you to be safe
Buck:
I always am ;)
Eddie:
no
not like that
ew
Buck:
oh so ur homophobic?
Eddie:
only to u asshole
...
can you be serious for one min?
Buck:
fineeeee
look, I get it ur worried
but im a big boy
and ur kinda freaking me out here
Eddie:
well excuse me for not wanting to see you dead in a ditch
Buck:
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June 2nd, 2025 12:47 PM
Eddie:
I didn’t mean it like that
June 2nd, 2025 12:50 PM
Eddie:
Buck?
you there?
please say something…
June 2nd, 2025 12:53 PM
buck.
Buck:
Stop spamming me, I’m driving
Eddie:
<Call from Eddie>
June 2nd, 2025 5:27 PM
Eddie:
what time are you meeting him
Buck:
noonish
Eddie:
let me come with you
Buck:
eddie...
Eddie:
just to check him out :(
pls
I promise i will leave once I’m sure he’s normal
Buck:
fine
but this isn't my first date with a guy
Eddie:
i know
Buck:
I can take care of myself
Eddie:
ik u can
I just want to know that you are safe
Buck:
ik
thank you
Eddie:
for semi-crashing your date? lol
Buck:
no
for caring about me enough to do so :)
Eddie:
i will always care about you
I hope you know that
Buck:
oh I know
see you tomm
wear something nice :)
Eddie:
dw
i've got it all planned out
Buck:
omfg
you can't wear that
Eddie:
im kiddinggg
i'll behave
hope this david guy is chill
wouldn't want to tase your date
Buck:
wouldn’t be the worst way one of my dates ended 😅
wait
how did you guys know his name is david?
I didn't tell maddie his name
did you guys go through my phone???
hello?
Eddie???
EDMUNDO DIAZ
<10 missed calls from Buck>
Eddie:
Read at 6:12 PM
June 2nd, 2025 11:02 PM
Eddie:
he’s not going alone anymore :)
Maddie:
good
wait who’s going?
I thought hen n karen was busy
Eddie:
me
I'm going to the pride event
Maddie:
eddie… are you ready for that?
Eddie:
I can go as an ally
Maddie:
right.
…
I know we spoke about this before but I know Buck would be really supportive of you if you just opened up to him… yk?
you don’t even… have to mention the “other thing”
Eddie:
I can’t just tell him I’m gay maddie.
Maddie:
you told me tho
you even admitted you felt better afterwards
Eddie:
not the same
It’s weird.
different with him.
you know why
Maddie:
okay :(
But since you’re going, atleast try to have some fun while you’re there
u owe yourself atleast that
Eddie:
will do
Maddie:
ooh
btw
whatcha gonna wear?
I have a few rainbow themed stuff if u wanna accessorize
Eddie:
Maddie:
you're gonna go to pride dressed like that??? 😭
Eddie:
lmao
ofc not
god u Buckleys are so gullible
June 3rd, 2025 8:42 AM
Eddie:
hey kiddo
I’ll be at pride today w/ buck
I’ll let Carla know to pick you up from school
Chris:
cool dad
proud of u for finally telling him 😊
have fun 👨❤️👨
Eddie:
oh not like that 😅
Uh
I still haven’t told Buck yet
he has a date and I don’t want him going alone
so
I’m just… going as an ally
Chris:
…
June 3rd, 2025 9:14 AM
Chris:
Eddie:
?????
June 6th, 2025 7:12 AM (3 days post-Pride)
Eddie:
what does this even mean
Chris sent this to me
Maddie:
it’s so cute when u come to me for these kinda things ☺️
makes me feel so young
ty eddie
uh
hehe ik this one
means ur gay 💕😊
Eddie:
That checks out
Maddie:
you should come over tomm
need more details about ur little pride date
Eddie:
*Buck’s date. I was just his plus one.
Maddie:
…
who tf brings a plus one to a date YOU GUYS ARE SO ANNOYING
ugh
anyways
come overrrr
and bring the merlot
Eddie:
gonna need the tequila if I’m gonna have to relive that again 😭
Maddie:
that bad???
Eddie:
No.. uh. Most of it was actually pretty nice.
david left 2 hours in and buck and I ended up going to a gay club with a few new friends we made
It’s been forever since he and i did something just by ourselves
And uh
took shots
lots of em
I was kinda nervous at first
bc there were so many people watching us
but after a while i really didn't care
bc he was right infront of me
maybe that sounds corny
ugh
im pretty sure he's it for me
he's my person
Maddie:
Eddie:
oh and we danced
like a lot
Maddie:
lmao
I would have paid to see that ngl
buck cannot dance
Eddie:
oh he can dance maddie
idk where he learned to dance like that tho
you should have seen him
Maddie:
maybe you rubbed off on him mr. ballroom dancer...
Eddie:
idk
but he definitely rubbed off on me
hehe
Maddie:
EW
GROSS
congratulations
BUT GROSS
Eddie:
we haven't talked about it yet
but i think he might like me maddie
in the same way i like him
Maddie:
wowww
who would have guessed?
Eddie:
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June 8th, 2025 8:22 AM
Buck:
did i make it weird?
Eddie:
make what weird?
Buck:
us
Eddie:
no?
wdym
Buck:
i think I went too far that night
im so sorry :(
i didn't know how to bring it up without making things awk so i've just been avoiding it
but that's not fair to you
i know you're straight so...
if i made you uncomfortable-
Eddie:
buck stop
first off
you could never make me uncomfortable
and second
do you really still think im straight?
Buck:
yes?
Eddie:
i dry humped you in a gay club for 2 hrs and you still think im straight?
Buck:
oh
oh???
oh my god
you're???
Eddie:
a fruity pebble
Buck:
<Call from Buck>
June 8th, 2025 11:31 AM
Buck:
we have to celebrate
i'm baking you a cake so
come home quick
...
btw
who else knows?
Eddie:
just maddie
and chris
and now u :)
Buck:
so i was basically the last to know
nice
just say you hate me
Eddie:
Buck:
<Buck disliked an image>
but seriously
ty for telling me
this changes nothing between us :)
Eddie:
oh
right
yes
thanks buck
June 8th, 2025 11:48 AM
Eddie:
"this changes nothing between us"
Maddie:
yikes
Eddie:
i really thought things were actually gonna work out for me for once in my life
Maddie:
listen ik my brother
he's just trying to be supportive rn
and part of offering you that support is not climbing you like a tree as soon as he knows that you are interested in men
Eddie:
tell your brother that I want him to climb me
Maddie:
ykw
go ahead and just block my number <3
im tired of you both
Eddie:
Read at 11:50 AM
June 9th, 2025 7:29 PM
Eddie:
home?
Buck:
home
pasta 4 dinner btw
Eddie:
yum
btw...
did that guy ever text back?
Buck:
david?
nope.
I think bringing my “boyfriend” to my date was a bad idea
Eddie:
lol
I still can’t believe he said that.
he’s so insecure 💀
us… as boyfriends 😂
haha
crazy…right?
Eddie:
right?
Buck:
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