Tim + Lucy Oneshots

Story Number 6: The Abuser and the Savior

Thank you to chenford890 for this amazing idea!
A/N: Remember to keep sending ideas, vote and comment. I love you guys. Also in this particular story Captain Anderson and Jackson aren't dead. I miss them...

Chapter 1:

The air was crisp and filled with the usual hum of activity at the Los Angeles Police Department's Mid-Wilshire station. Officer Lucy Chen walked in with her partner and boyfriend, Sergeant Tim Bradford, by her side. Three years had passed since Lucy's traumatic ordeal with her ex-boyfriend, Caleb Wright, who had kidnapped and abused her. The memories were buried deep, locked away in a place where she hoped they'd never resurface.

Lucy had come a long way since then. Her relationship with Tim had blossomed from a mentorship into something far deeper. They complemented each other perfectly, their bond forged in the crucible of shared experiences and mutual respect.

As they entered the precinct, the routine morning brief began. Tim noticed Lucy's usual confident demeanor seemed slightly off, but he brushed it aside, attributing it to the early hour. He loved Lucy fiercely, and he knew she was strong, but he was always vigilant for any signs of distress.

The horror of what Caleb had done to Lucy was something that haunted her in quiet moments. Caleb Wright, once charming and seemingly benign, had shown his true colors in the most terrifying way. It began subtly—small manipulations, emotional abuse disguised as concern. He isolated her from her friends, made her doubt her own worth, and eroded her sense of self with cruel precision.

The culmination of his cruelty came one fateful night. Caleb, in a fit of possessive rage, kidnapped Lucy. He held her captive, confining her in a dark, cold barrel for hours. The suffocating darkness, the feeling of utter helplessness, and the constant threat of violence had left scars deeper than any physical wound. Lucy had feared for her life, every second stretching into an eternity as she wondered if she would ever be found, if she would ever be free again.

It was Tim who had found her, bursting in like a force of nature, driven by his determination to save her. He had pulled her from that barrel, his strong arms cradling her as she broke down, the relief of being rescued mingling with the overwhelming terror of her ordeal. That moment had marked the beginning of their journey together—a journey of healing, of trust, and of an unbreakable bond.

Lucy had undergone therapy, worked hard to reclaim her life, and with Tim's unwavering support, she had managed to rebuild herself. Yet, despite her strength, the memories of Caleb's abuse lingered, shadows that sometimes threatened to overwhelm her.

As she stood in the briefing room, surrounded by her colleagues, Lucy took a deep breath, grounding herself in the present. She was not the same person she had been three years ago. She was stronger, more resilient, and she had Tim by her side. Still, the scars of her past were a part of her, and she knew they always would be.

Tim, ever perceptive, noticed her momentary distraction and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. "You okay?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.

Lucy managed a small smile. "Yeah, just a bit tired."

He nodded, squeezing her shoulder gently. "If you need anything, I'm here."

She nodded, drawing strength from his presence. Whatever challenges lay ahead, she knew she could face them with Tim by her side. The past was behind her, but its echoes would never completely fade. All she could do was keep moving forward, one step at a time.

Chapter 2:

The station was bustling with the morning's energy when a new group of detectives was introduced. As the captain introduced them, Lucy's heart stopped, and she felt a cold wave of dread wash over her. Among the new faces, she saw him—Caleb Wright. He was there, casually mingling with the other officers as if he hadn't left a trail of pain in his wake.