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Cirroc Lofton gives an emotional tribute to his TV father, Avery Brooks, on\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/strong><\/em>. As Jake Sisko, Lofton starred alongside Brooks’ Captain Benjamin Sisko for all\u00a0seven seasons of\u00a0<\/p>\n Cirroc now hosts the popular podcast\u00a0The 7th Rule<\/em>, which reviewed every\u00a0episode of\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.<\/em>\u00a0Lofton is now watching every episode of\u00a0<\/p>\n Appearing as a guest on\u00a0The Transporter Room<\/em>\u00a0podcast, host Chris Garis asked Cirroc Lofton about his relationship with Avery Brooks on\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.<\/em>\u00a0An emotional Cirroc spoke beautiful words about his TV dad, who he remains close with today. Read Lofton’s quote below:<\/p>\n I love Avery and I always will. He\u2019s like a father to me, and always will be. And I\u2019ll always love him like a father. He\u2019s been there through my ups and downs in life, through my immaturity and maturity, and through all the in betweens. And he\u2019s been a steady rock for me, a foundational pillar, and somebody who has led by example just by how he lives his life.<\/p>\n Cirroc Lofton expanded on his relationship with Avery Brooks, agreeing with Chris Garis that his TV dad came into his life just when Cirroc needed him:<\/p>\n I was a vulnerable point at that particular point in my life, going through stuff personally with family, but he stepped in and filled those shoes, steered me right, and was always being a guidance to me. Both in regular life and professionally. In every way that you can be a guidance to somebody. He was for me. I will always love him [and] we\u2019ve maintained our connection.<\/p>\n Watch Cirroc Lofton’s full interview on\u00a0The Transporter Room<\/em>\u00a0below:<\/p>\n Cirroc Lofton was 15 when he became a\u00a0series regular on\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em>. Avery Brooks treated Cirroc like a son off camera, and made him part of his family. That real life relationship and dynamic between Brooks and Lofton is visible on-screen in the loving relationship between Ben and Jake Sisko.<\/p>\n Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em>\u00a0was also groundbreaking and important in its positive depiction of a Black father and son. Captain Sisko may have had the fate of the Alpha Quadrant on his shoulders, but Ben always made time for Jake, supported his career as a writer, and gave Jake an example of courageous and compassionate masculinity to emulate.<\/p>\n To honor his TV dad, Cirroc Lofton and\u00a0The 7th Rule<\/em>\u00a0created\u00a0The Sisko Day\u00a0in 2023.\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<\/em>\u00a0fans composed heartfelt tributes to Captain Sisko and Avery Brooks that Lofton personally delivered. Cirroc reported back how touched Avery was by the love from his fans, even though Brooks has retired from acting and left<\/p>\n Cirroc Lofton hasn’t portrayed Jake Sisko since\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>ended, but from how he interacts with fans on\u00a0The 7th Rule\u00a0<\/em>and at\u00a0Star Trek<\/p>\n <\/em> conventions, it’s heartening that Avery Brooks helped raise Cirroc from a fine boy into a good man, just like Captain Sisko did for Jake Sisko.<\/p>\n The\u00a09-1-1<\/em>\u00a0fandom has been buzzing with one wild idea: what if the next season started with\u00a0Athena waking up next to Bobby<\/strong>, realizing everything that happened before was just a dream? Forget waiting for next season\u2014let\u2019s write that episode\u00a0<\/p>\n right now<\/em>.<\/p>\n In this article, we\u2019ll dive into how this plot twist could unfold, what it means for our beloved characters, and why this could be the most talked-about episode in\u00a0<\/p>\n 9-1-1<\/em>\u00a0history.<\/p>\n The idea of Athena waking up next to Bobby isn\u2019t just fan fiction\u2014it\u2019s poetic. It\u2019s a full-circle moment that could redefine everything we know about their journey. Imagine Athena blinking awake, the morning sunlight spilling across the sheets, Bobby peacefully asleep beside her. For a second, everything feels normal\u2014until she remembers\u00a0<\/p>\n the dream<\/em>.<\/p>\n What if Athena\u2019s \u201cdream\u201d wasn\u2019t just random scenes from her subconscious, but a detailed vision of an alternate reality\u2014the chaos, the heartbreak, the rescues, the losses\u2014all part of one long, vivid dream?<\/p>\n This kind of twist isn\u2019t new to TV, but\u00a09-1-1<\/em>\u00a0could execute it with unmatched emotional depth. Think of it as\u00a0Inception<\/em>\u00a0meets\u00a0Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>\u2014only with more sirens, sweat, and raw human emotion.<\/p>\n Athena wakes up in her Los Angeles home, her heartbeat still racing from the dream. Bobby stirs beside her, and she can\u2019t help but stare\u2014relieved to see him alive, healthy, and safe.<\/p>\n She whispers, \u201cYou won\u2019t believe the dream I had,\u201d her voice shaky. Bobby, ever the calm soul, smiles and says, \u201cTry me.\u201d That\u2019s when it begins\u2014the unraveling of what felt like another life.<\/p>\n The Emotional Rollercoaster<\/strong><\/p>\n As Athena recounts her dream, flashes of \u201cmemories\u201d return. She remembers losing people, facing disasters, and questioning her purpose. It\u2019s almost too real. The audience sees glimpses\u2014quick cuts of past episodes\u2014but something\u2019s off.<\/p>\n The emotional tension builds as Athena questions what\u2019s real. The dream felt too vivid to dismiss. Could it be a warning? Or something deeper\u2014a sign she\u2019s been ignoring?<\/p>\n Bobby listens with patience and compassion, grounding Athena in the present. His calmness contrasts her storm. He tells her, \u201cDreams remind us of what we fear losing. But they also remind us of what we love most.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a line that could easily become one of the show\u2019s most memorable quotes.<\/p>\n As they prepare for the day, Athena\u2019s perception of everything changes. The coffee smells richer, the air feels lighter, and even the smallest moments seem sacred.<\/p>\n But, as always in\u00a09-1-1<\/em>, peace doesn\u2019t last. The radio crackles. A call comes in\u2014a massive emergency downtown. Athena and Bobby exchange knowing looks. The dream might be over, but duty calls.<\/p>\n The emergency scene eerily mirrors something from Athena\u2019s dream. The same location, the same chaos. She freezes for a moment, d\u00e9j\u00e0 vu flooding her senses. Could this be coincidence\u2014or something more?<\/p>\n Despite her shaken state, Athena takes command, channeling her instincts and experience. Her dream gave her insight\u2014and in a shocking twist, it helps her save lives.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Bobby backs her up completely. Their teamwork\u2014steady, intuitive, and full of quiet love\u2014reminds viewers why they\u2019re one of TV\u2019s most iconic couples.<\/p>\n The dream wasn\u2019t just a plot twist. It\u2019s symbolic. It\u2019s a reminder of mortality, of gratitude, of second chances.\u00a09-1-1<\/em>\u00a0has always balanced thrilling rescues with deep emotional storytelling, and this concept fits that balance perfectly.<\/p>\n At the end of the day, Athena and Bobby return home. She looks at him, a soft smile on her lips. \u201cI think the dream was trying to tell me something,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n Bobby turns to her, curious. \u201cWhat\u2019s that?\u201d<\/p>\n Athena\u2019s reply? \u201cThat no matter what happens\u2026 I always find my way back to you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Cirroc Lofton gives an emotional tribute to his TV father, Avery Brooks, on\u00a0Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 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