I'm never going to stop praising oliver and lou for their performance in the first kiss, it's truly one of the most beautiful first kisses I've seen on TV.
like, knowing lou had that much sensibility for buck that he wanted to change the original idea (a makeout) and turned it into that tender, perfect first kiss? makes me emotional. and the way oliver went about the scene? buck's initial reaction? the way we can see in his face how his world has been changed by tommy? and the tears building up in the end as he finally breathes, a changed man? it's all also tied together by their insane chemistry too (that has only gotten better in time).
I'm also not forgetting the director and cinematographer. lowe and sedillo did a fantastic job in the way they constructed this scene. how the characters start at opposite ends, behind an island and a table, and slowly make their way towards each other until they're chest to chest? the kiss being framed in a way that takes your breath away? truly a spectacular job on their part. it's a moment from the show I'll never, ever forget. I'm happy I got to live in a world where it happened.