TIM MINEAR: This was a chance to explore Carlos' issues with his own father.

And he has some doubts about himself places he hasn’t been stretched or tested.

It’s the first two steps on that journey.

Ronen Rubinstein and Rafael Silva on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.

Ronen Rubinstein and Rafael Silva on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.Kevin Estrada/FOX

Nobody’s tricking anybody.

Nobody is demanding anything of the other.

What sparked the idea for that Marjan dating montage?

John Clarence Stewart and Natacha Karam on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ credit: Courtesy FOX

John Clarence Stewart and Natacha Karam on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.FOX

It just felt like the perfect kind of alchemy to help her start going down that road.

But in the end, she hits it off with someone she knew before the dating run.

Sometimes when you just stop trying, the universe will then reward you for just relaxing.

Michaela McManus and Rob Lowe on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’

Kendra (Michaela McManus) and Owen (Rob Lowe) on ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’.Kevin Estrada/FOX

The episode ends with an impromptu double date.

Will both those relationships continue to blossom?

What about the rest of the 126?

Trevor and Tommy will run into a few more speed bumps along the way.

Anything else you’ve got the option to tease coming up?

Yeah, there’s going to be a big gay wedding.

[long pause]

Oh yeah?

[laughs]

The TK and Carlos weddingishappening.

In typicalLone Starfashion, it’s going to be an emotional combination of deep feeling and some epic stories.

This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

9-1-1airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m.