Ronen Rubinstein and Rafael L. Silva reflect on T.K.
It may have seemed that T.K.
After Carlos (Rafael L. Silva) and T.K.
Rafael L. Silva and Ronen Rubinstein on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.FOX
(Ronen Rubinstein) were drugged by Sadie (Julie Benz) in the previous episode, T.K.
commits to 90 AA meetings in 90 days to double-check he maintains his sobriety.
But the trauma sinks T.K.
Ronen Rubinstein and Rafael L. Silva on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.FOX
With Carlos on board for T.K.
’s long road ahead, the actors discuss with EW how T.K.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: We’ve seen T.K.
RONEN RUBINSTEIN:T.K.
takes his sobriety extremely seriously it’s one thing he actually has control over.
I think a lot of the horrible stuff that happens to T.K.
We see Carlos struggle with how to support T.K.
but what Carlos learns is that sometimes having the intention is good, but it doesn’t suffice.
We never wanted to feel like there was any infidelity, or that T.K.
I just don’t think that would make sense at all with who T.K.
is, and I think that would have tainted his entire character.
He’s a genuinely good person, and I don’t think they would do that.
wants to be like that.
But it’s still hard for Carlos to see T.K.
sort of confronts him at the dinner table.
Carlos is like, “Yeah, I know you’re not cheating on me physically.”
And through no fault of his own, Carlos takes that personally.
I think the selflessness that takes place in this episode is a learning experience for Carlos and T.K.
SILVA:I mean, I love both types of realities.
I will say that it’s cozier in the apartment, but it’s thrilling either way.
But, really, the stakes are always high, on the field and in the apartment.
I honestly have fun both ways.
The fans are rooting for Tarlos.
What does that support mean to you?
RUBINSTEIN:It’s still surreal.
I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to it, to be completely honest.
It’s become a truly global sensation.
I think people know Tarlos in every corner of the globe, which is really bizarre to even say.
We’re making a statement that this punch in of love needs visibility.
It is deserving to be celebrated.
RUBINSTEIN:I couldn’t agree more with that.
I think people have been craving this kind of relationship.
There’s still a lot of issues with being gay in those industries.
What can you tease for the future of Tarlos?
SILVA:I don’t really know what to say because I really don’t know what’s happening….
So, I think we’re going to be seeing more of that strength.
And if there are ups and downs, they’re going to go through it together.
away and just be here for T.K."
He sees that T.K.
is struggling with a lot of things, and I think that he sees Cooper actually help him.
And he just looks at me and he says, “I know.”
I think there’s a lot of weight to that.
He knows how I feel about him.
I know how he feels about me.
He made an incredible gesture, and I think that’s just the beauty of the relationship.
I think at the end of the day, everything always works out, thank God.
I only expect good things for them.
But then again, you never know, dude.
You never know with this show.
That’s true, a lava rock could come flying at any point.
RUBINSTEIN:Hopefully not!
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