Shannon Diaz

Shannon Diaz (October 16, 1992 - May 6, 2019)^[1] was Eddie's wife and Christopher's mom.

History[]

Early Life[]

At some point, Shannon and Eddie got married. In 2011, she gave birth to their son, Christopher. While her husband was deployed for most of Christopher’s first years, she was left alone to take care of him, which put a lot of stress on her. After Eddie returned, she left her and Eddie's home in Texas to take care of her sick mom, while also getting away from her marital issues with Eddie. Even after her mother's death, she didn't come back home, and disappeared for a little over two years.^[2]

Reconciling with Eddie and Christopher[]

After around two or three years, Shannon and Eddie reunited in Eddie’s new home in Los Angeles, after Shannon was needed there to give consent for Christopher’s new school. Shannon’s stay in town was extended after she and her husband started fighting over past disputed, which led to Shannon opening up about her struggles with raising Christopher all alone. Eddie and Shannon then shared an intimate kiss that later led to sex.^[3]

Eddie and Shannon continued to sleep together in secret, until Shannon became adamant about seeing Christopher. She even thought they made amends, so they could be a family. However, Eddie was hesitant, made Shannon believe he hadn’t forgiven her yet. Finally, he allowed it, and on Christmas morning, Shannon surprised her son in their front yard.^[4]

Shannon continued to stay in Eddie and Christopher’s lives, including staying by Eddie’s side during Chimney’s hospitalization, and them discussing their financial situation together.^[5]^[6]

Death[]

After a few months of living together, Shannon made a surprise announcement that she was possibly pregnant to Eddie, but it turned out she was just late. The incident caused her to evaluate her life and confess to Eddie she wanted a divorce. She also discussed with Eddie an unsent letter to Christopher just in case if Christopher needs her but she never returns.

The next morning, Eddie and the 118 attend an emergency where Shannon was severely injured in a car wreck. She expressed guilt for almost leaving again, and died saying ‘I love you’ to Eddie. Her death was mourned by the 118 crew, and Eddie later breaks down crying after reading the letter. Chimney also laments his response, as by allowing Shannon to talk with Eddie, the delay may have gotten her killed, but Hen corrects him, citing there is nothing they can do to save Shannon.^[7]

Relationships[]

Eddie Diaz[]

Main article: Shannon-Eddie (relationship)

Christopher Diaz[]

Trivia[]

She died a day after asking for a divorce from her husband.

Appearances[]

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 flashback only appearance.

Season Seven
"Abandon ‘Ships*"	"Rock the Boat"	"Capsized"	"Buck, Bothered and Bewildered"	"You Don't Know Me"
"There Goes the Groom"	"Ghost of a Second Chance*"	"Step Nine"	"Ashes, Ashes"	"All Fall Down"

Note:
* denotes dream or hallucination only appearance.