9-1-1 Season 8, Episode 17 Subtly Hints At Eddie's Fate Amid His Ongoing Texas Plot

The only thing left for [Eddie and Christopher] to do is to come home to Los Angeles.

The father-and-son duo have worked out their issues in the back-half of season 9, and their relationship is better and more stable than ever. It helps that Eddie has changed so much since the season 7 finale, and Christopher can see that. The only thing left for the two 9-1-1 characters to do is to come home to Los Angeles.

Ryan Guzman Will Reportedly Stay A Series Regular In 9-1-1 Season 9

Sources Confirm That Guzman Isn't Leaving 9-1-1

Even if the series wasn't teasing Eddie's move back to Los Angeles near season 8's end, Ryan Guzman is slated to reprise his role in 9-1-1 season 9, all but verifying Eddie's return. Sources claim that the actor isn't going anywhere. While this report isn't confirmed by ABC or the show's producers, it might as well be since nothing suggests that Eddie is leaving after 9-1-1 season 8.

As a result, fans shouldn't be worried about Guzman's status as a series regular in 9-1-1. Some might've been concerned following one of Guzman's Instagram Stories, which featured him on the Fox lot saying, "Well, it officially happened. It's the last day on this lot. 9-1-1 — part of the legacy. Stage 6, I'll miss ya. Seven years. That's crazy." While the video appeared to be his way of saying farewell to the ABC procedural drama, Guzman was more likely just reflecting on wrapping season 8. The show is also moving lots heading into season 9, which also accounts for the actor's heartfelt message.

They also shouldn't worry about Eddie's living status in 9-1-1 season 9. Logistically, it wouldn't make sense for Eddie to continue building a new life in Texas, hundreds of miles from his friends and most of his (real) family, while still being a main character on the show. He would be separated from the other first responders. It would be quite difficult to connect Eddie's storylines to the others' with him deciding to stay in Texas. So, Eddie should move back to Los Angeles with Christopher during the 9-1-1 season 8 finale (and if he doesn't, I would be completely shocked.)

9-1-1 Is Too Fragile To Lose Another Team Member After Peter Krause's Exit

The 118 Needs Eddie

Even though Bobby's death in 9-1-1 season 8 was completely and utterly heartbreaking, it also sets the scene for Eddie's return. As mentioned in "Don't Drink the Water," if Hen assumes Bobby's position as Station 118's captain, the firehouse will have an open firefighter position, paving the way for Eddie's move back to Los Angeles. Yes, Eddie has a job offer in Texas. However, it's clear that he would much rather be back in Los Angeles with his friends and family. Plus, Eddie must return because the 118 need him after Bobby's death.

Bobby's unfortunate exit in 9-1-1 season 8 significantly fractured the 118 (and the TV show as a whole). They, meaning the characters and the series, can't afford to completely lose Eddie now. Everything is much too fragile for another series regular to leave the procedural drama, meaning Ryan Guzman's character must stay. It's safe to say that fans probably wouldn't be too happy if the show booted Guzman just a few episodes after Peter Krause's departure. Consequently, Eddie's fate in 9-1-1 season 8 is looking positive, with all signs point to him coming back to Los Angeles.