Author's note: this is my first fic
Hope you like it
Summary: When Buck and Eddie respond to a call at a local park, they never expected to find a young girl struggling to breathe. As they work together to save her life, their bond as partners and friends deepens in unexpected ways.
The sun was setting over the park, casting a warm golden glow over the playground as Eddie and Buck arrived on scene. They had been dispatched to a report of a possible drowning, and they quickly scanned the area for any signs of distress.
And that's when they saw her.
A young girl, no older than 10, was gasping for air as she struggled to stay afloat in the murky pond. Without a second thought, Buck and Eddie sprang into action, rushing towards her with a sense of urgency.
"Hang on, sweetheart, we're here to help," Buck called out as he waded into the water, his heart pounding in his chest.
Eddie joined him, his strong arms pulling the girl out of the water and onto the safety of the shore. They immediately began to assess her condition, checking her pulse and breathing as they worked to stabilize her.
"She's not breathing," Eddie said, his voice tight with worry.
Buck nodded, taking charge as he started chest compressions, willing the girl to come back to life. Eddie assisted, their movements fluid and coordinated as they worked together to save her.
Minutes passed like hours, but finally, the girl's eyes fluttered open, the color returning to her cheeks as she took a deep breath. Buck and Eddie shared a brief, relieved glance before focusing their attention back on the girl.
"Thank you, thank you," the girl's mother sobbed as she rushed over, wrapping her arms around her daughter in a tight embrace.
Buck and Eddie exchanged smiles, their camaraderie and partnership stronger than ever in that moment.
Later that evening, as they debriefed back at the firehouse, Eddie couldn't shake the feeling of gratitude he felt towards Buck. Without him by his side, he didn't know if they would have been able to save the girl in time.
"Hey, man, you did good back there," Eddie said, clapping Buck on the shoulder.
Buck grinned, a warmth spreading through his chest at Eddie's words. "We make a pretty good team, don't we?"
Eddie nodded, a shared understanding passing between them. They may have started out as just partners, but after today, they were so much more.
They were friends. They were family. And they were each other's saving grace.
