<img src="In the top panel, the author stands in the middle. To her left are the floating heads of Aang, Katara, and Sokka from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and on her right Steven Universe and Garnet from Steven Universe. In the bottom panel, the author stands to the left of panel. To her right are the floating heads of Jake Peralta, Amy Santiago, Rosa Diaz, and Captain Raymond Holt from Brooklyn-Nine-Nine. " alt="For the past few years, I've been really drawn to shows that bring people together to create a makeshift family. ATLA started that. So imagine my surprise when I found that trope pop up in Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Didn't see that coming." / >
<img src="In the first panel, Captain Holt gives Jake an encouraging pat on the back. In the second panel, Holt sits at his desk while giving advice to Amy. In the third panel, Rosa stands in the middle of the panel. She is covered with the colors of the bi flag." alt="Throughout the series there have been numerous moments where the 9-9 have acted as a makeshift family. Whether it's being a surrogate father...Captain Holt says "I'm proud of you." ...Or a mentor. Captain Holt says "Do not trust any adult who chews gum at all. A caption reads "Captain Holt, AKA: Cop Dad. I think the trope really shined when Rosa came out as bi." / >

<img src="In the first panel, Rosa's parents are sitting down. In the next panel, Rosa's dad is talking to her. In the third panel, Jake, Amy, and Terry Jeffords are happily standing outside a doorway." alt="The 9-9 were nothing but supportive when Rosa came out. Her parents on the other hand...Rosa's father says "There's no such things as being bisexual." Thankfully, Rosa's dad accepted her bisexuality. However...Rosa's dad says "Maybe we better put game night on hold for a while." Thankfully, the 9-9 remedied that. Jake says "Family game night!" / >

<img src="In the first panel, Holt is talking. In the second panel, a Life game box sits on a table. A bi flag rests on the box." alt="Back in season 1, Holt said this to Jake in the Thanksgiving episode: Holt says "The beauty of being an adult is that you can make a new family with new traditions." Although "blood is thicker than water" has been around for centuries, friendships can be just as meaningful and important as family." / >