Buck, already bruised and exhausted, reaches a small, terrified child trapped under rubble. He ignores his own pain to crawl over and free them, whispering reassurances as he struggles to lift the heavy debris. Just as he pulls the child free, he feels the ground shift, and in a horrifying split second, he sees a massive support beam starting to fall directly toward them.

Buck instinctively curls around the child to protect them, preparing for the worst. But instead of impact, he hears a powerful grunt and the sound of metal straining. He opens his eyes to see Y/N, arms stretched and braced, holding the beam above them with raw strength. Y/N’s face shows the strain, but they’re holding on, determined not to let Buck or the child get hurt.

This moment becomes a turning point for Buck, who, despite his past reservations about Y/N, sees them risking everything without hesitation. As Y/N keeps the beam steady, Buck gathers the child and moves them to safety. Y/N, still holding on for dear life, manages to hold until Buck is clear, finally letting the beam crash down only after the danger has passed.

In the silence that follows, Buck and Y/N share a look—a moment of mutual respect and gratitude that needs no words. For the first time, Buck sees Y/N not as “different” or “other,” but as a teammate willing to risk their life for him and for a child, embodying what it truly means to be a hero. This experience might lead Buck to question his previous doubts, sparking a shift in how he views Y/N and deepening the two’s bond.