The Silent Alarm

Evan "Buck" Buckley is used to saving lives, but he never thought he'd need someone to save him from the man he loves.

Summary:
For months, Buck believed he had finally found stability with Tommy. But slowly, the affection turned into control, and the praise into isolation. What started as subtle remarks about his "overbearing" found family at the 118 has evolved into a wall of silence between Buck and the people who know him best.
To the world, Buck is just becoming more "private." To his family, he is slipping through their fingers. Trapped in a cycle of manipulation and fear, Buck has learned to hide the bruises and justify the outbursts. However, when a heated argument escalates to a breaking point, the facade finally shatters. Faced with the devastating reality of his situation, Buck must find the strength to reach out for the help he's been trained to give others-before the fire at home consumes him entirely.

TW:
➡️ Domestic Violence / Intimate Partner Violence: Physical, emotional and sexual abuse.
➡️ Coercive Control: Manipulation, gaslighting, and isolation from friends and family.
➡️ Physical Injury: Descriptions of bruises, wounds, and physical altercations.
➡️ Psychological Trauma: Depiction of anxiety, fear, and low self-esteem resulting from abuse.
➡️ Isolation: Themes of being forced away from loved ones

A/N : This story deals with heavy themes of domestic abuse. I am writing this to explore Buck's resilience and the importance of the 118 family bond. This is purely fictional. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a local helpline.

A/N : If you like Tommy's character and/or Buck and Tommy's relationship in the TV show, do not read this story as it depicts a bad/false version of Tommy I have invented