Lucy's recovery from her struggle with alcohol was ongoing, and she was slowly making progress with therapy and support from Tim. Work was a necessary distraction, a way to focus her energy and regain some sense of normalcy. She was back on active duty, though still feeling the strain of balancing her responsibilities.
One day, she was assigned to an undercover operation. It was a high-stakes case involving a drug ring that had been wreaking havoc in their city. The assignment was risky, but Lucy was determined to prove herself again—not just to her team, but to herself.
Tim was apprehensive when she told him about the operation. "Are you sure you're ready for this?" he asked, concern etched in his voice. "You've been pushing yourself a lot lately."
Lucy nodded, her face set with determination. "I can handle it, Tim. I need to do this. For me."
He didn't argue, though he wanted to. Instead, he just squeezed her hand, his eyes full of unspoken worry.
