The following days were difficult, but they marked the beginning of something new. Lucy had opened up to Tim, and together, they made a plan to help her find healthier ways to cope. She started seeing a therapist and cut back on her drinking, leaning on Tim when the temptation felt too strong.
It wasn't an overnight fix, and there were still hard days. But with Tim's support and her own determination, Lucy was starting to rebuild her sense of self. She wasn't just a cop, or just a mother. She was still Lucy, and she was still strong—even when it didn't feel that way.
And now, she was ready to fight for herself, for her family, and for her future.
