| “ | I said that some people will see you differently. They will look at you and judge you. But those people will never know who you are. You are a smart, kind, beautiful black boy who's gonna grow up to be an amazing black man. Be proud of that. | ” |
— Michael to Harry[src]
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Michael Grant is a former main character on 9-1-1 who is the ex-husband of Athena Grant and the father of May and Harry Grant. He debuts in the first episode of the first season of 9-1-1 and is portrayed by Rockmond Dunbar.
History[]
Background[]
Michael met Athena in 1998, almost eight years after the death of latter's fiancé Emmett Washington. Both frequented the same coffee shop and one day, Michael pays for Athena's order. He flirts with her before heading off to work, but Athena hasn't moved on from Emmett at this point. After losing her partner, Athena follows his advice on moving on with life and pulls over Michael one day. She then gives him her number, to where Michael officially introduces himself.[4]
He married Athena around 2004, and they went on to have two kids, though unknown to the family he was secretly gay and hid this from the family.
Coming Out to His Family[]
Michael came out as gay to Athena fourteen years into their marriage and then to his children. They went to couples therapy together to try to maintain their marriage for the sake of their children at first and Athena went in there with the hopes that the two could stay married as they both still love each other even though that meant that they would have to live without sex. Michael however, didn't feel the same as he has met another guy. Athena eventually realized that they would have to divorce, or she would become too resentful and hateful towards him. The two later divorced and remain close friends afterward, while Michael is still close to their children.
He dated a man named Glenn who attends one of their family dinners in "Stuck". He mentions to Bobby in "Broken" that they have broken up.
Unlawful Stop[]
While driving with his kids at night, Michael was pulled over for seemingly no reason. Two policemen escalated the situation, drawing their guns on them, prompting Michael to inform them Athena is his wife.
The situation leaves Michael and May angered about the situation, especially when Athena tries to defend the cops, simply calling it a "bad stop".[5]
Brain Tumor[]
Michael was diagnosed with a brain tumor after having symptoms, and he told Bobby about it first.[6] He kept his diagnosis a secret from Athena and the kids for a while but later revealed it to them and said he decided not to have surgery on it, as he felt it was too risky.[1] By the events of "Pinned," Michael informed Bobby that he doesn't think he will live much longer. He told Bobby that he has gotten to see May grow up but worried he will not get to see Harry grow up as well. Bobby promised him he will continue on his legacy with Harry if that were to happen.
He received chemotherapy and radiation therapy for his tumor and in "What's Next?", he got the news that his tumor has shrunk by 30% and will no longer be a problem for him.
Engagement to David and Going to Haiti[]
Michael met David Hale while trapped in an elevator after the power went out. They talked and flirted, but their interaction was cut short when Michael received a call from Bobby that Athena is in the hospital.[7] He ran into David again after he received good news about his tumor and the two finally went to dinner together.[8]
After some time, they moved in together and Michael decided to propose to David after David revealed that he will be going to Haiti for a while to help with relief efforts. However, his proposal plan was interrupted when an explosion occurred at the hospital David works at. David was stuck in an OR performing surgery during the emergency, and after he got out of the hospital safely, David said yes to Michael and they got engaged.
Later on during dinner with the whole family, Michael announced to everyone that he has decided to go with David to Haiti to help rebuild lives.[9]
By "Ashes, Ashes", Michael has moved to Florida with David Hale, and now they're married.
Relationships[]
Athena Grant[]
- Main article: Michael-Athena (relationship)
Michael and Athena were married for fourteen years before Michael came out to Athena as gay. She was shocked and felt angry and betrayed by Michael. The couple went to therapy and attempted to maintain their marriage for the sake of their children, but Athena eventually realized that they would have to divorce, or she would become too resentful and hateful towards him.
Following their divorce, Michael and Athena remain close friends. They are able to co-parent well and still have conversations regarding the children or their activities. Athena once humiliated a pair of dirty cops for threatening Michael and the kids. When their son was kidnapped, Michael was fully aware that Athena would not stand by and correctly guess she had a plan. Despite their closeness, he was shocked to learn that Athena was previously engaged to another man and complained on how she hid this fact from him. However, Bobby pointed he had hid things from her, so he couldn't be too upset.
May Grant[]
- Main article: May-Michael (relationship)
Harry Grant[]
- Main article: Harry-Michael (relationship)
Bobby Nash[]
When Bobby and Athena started dating, Michael instantly took a liking to Bobby and encouraged Athena to be with him. However, Michael was somewhat resentful that the kids seem to prefer Bobby over him but overcomes it after Bobby reveals his inadequacy to him, since he's not their father. The two became good friends, often sharing personal struggles and bonding over being father/stepfather to May and Harry. Bobby is also the first-person Michael talked about his brain tumor, showing great trust.[6]
After a traumatic traffic stop, Michael reflected upon on it and tearfully told Bobby that he is glad Bobby is the kids' stepfather because Bobby loves them like his own children.[5] It is unknown if Michael became aware of Bobby's death.
David Hale[]
- Main article: Michael-David (relationship)
David is Michael's new husband. After an explosion at the hospital, Michael proposed to David and went with him to Haiti to help with relief efforts after a massive hurricane occurred there.[9]
Trivia[]
- Rockmond Dunbar departed from the series following 20th Century Fox making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory and Dunbar's medical and religious exception requests were denied.[10]
Appearances[]
| Season One | ||||
| "Pilot" | "Let Go" | "Next of Kin" | "Worst Day Ever*" | "Point of Origin" |
| "Heartbreaker" | "Full Moon (Creepy AF)" | "Karma's a Bitch" | "Trapped" | "A Whole New You" |
Note:
* denotes voice only appearance.
| Season Two | |||||
| "Under Pressure" | "7.1" | "Help Is Not Coming" | "Stuck" | "Awful People" | "Dosed" |
| "Haunted" | "Buck, Actually" | "Hen Begins" | "Merry Ex-Mas" | "New Beginnings" | "Chimney Begins" |
| "Fight or Flight" | "Broken" | "Ocean's 9-1-1" | "Bobby Begins Again" | "Careful What You Wish For" | "This Life We Choose" |
| Season Three | |||||
| "Kids Today" | "Sink or Swim" | "The Searchers" | "Triggers" | "Rage" | "Monsters" |
| "Athena Begins" | "Malfunction" | "Fallout" | "Christmas Spirit" | "Seize the Day" | "Fools" |
| "Pinned" | "The Taking of Dispatch 9-1-1" | "Eddie Begins*" | "The One That Got Away" | "Powerless" | "What's Next?" |
Note:
* denotes archive footage only appearance.
| Season Four | |||||
| "The New Abnormal" | "Alone Together" | "Future Tense" | "9-1-1, What's Your Grievance?" | "Buck Begins" | |
| "Jinx" | "There Goes the Neighborhood" | "Breaking Point" | "Blindsided" | "Parenthood" | |
| "First Responders" | "Treasure Hunt" | "Suspicion" | "Survivors" |
| Season Five | |||||
| "Panic" | "Desperate Times" | "Desperate Measures" | "Home and Away" | "Peer Pressure" | "Brawl in Cell Block 9-1-1" |
| "Ghost Stories" | "Defend in Place" | "Past is Prologue" | "Wrapped in Red" | "Outside Looking In" | "Boston" |
| "Fear-O-Phobia" | "Dumb Luck" | "FOMO" | "May Day" | "Hero Complex" | "Starting Over" |
| Season Nine | |||||
| "Eat the Rich" | "Spiraling" | "The Sky Is Falling" | "Reentry*" | "Día de los Muertos" | "Family History" |
| "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" |
| "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" | "TBA" |
Note:
* denotes flashback only appearance.
Quotes[]
Michael: Good morning, everyone. You want a waffle? (first line) |
Gallery[]
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A more complete gallery with pictures of Michael Grant can be found here. |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Seize the Day"
- ↑ "There Goes the Neighborhood"
- ↑ "Ocean's 9-1-1"
- ↑ "Reentry"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rage"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Christmas Spirit"
- ↑ "Powerless"
- ↑ "What's Next?"
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Defend in Place"
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (November 16, 2021). Rockmond Dunbar Exits '9-1-1' Over Covid Vaccine Mandate After Pursuing Medical & Religious Exemptions. Deadline.