For two years, everything seemed perfect. A shared home. The same uniform. The same future. Tim and Lucy. What connected them was more than love-it was trust and the belief that shared goals are strong enough to withstand any challenge. Until one decision changes everything. When Lucy becomes unintentionally pregnant, she makes a choice that feels unavoidable to her. Her career is just beginning, her future within reach-and she is not ready to give it up. For Tim, however, the unborn life is already real. Hope. A future. Something he cannot let go of. What follows is an argument. A battle between love and conviction. Between the right to decide over one's own body and the desire for a shared future. Even though they still love each other, it is no longer enough. The separation comes without many words, but with final consequences. New cities. New relationships. New roles. And yet something remains unresolved. Guilt. Loss. Unfinished feelings. Months later, it is the next step in their careers that forces them back together-at Mid-Wilshire. Professional. Controlled. Distant. But when a joint undercover assignment forces them into close proximity, those boundaries begin to falter. Old wounds reopen. Feelings that never disappeared demand their place once more. They know they are going too far. They know they are breaking promises they made to others. They know that sometimes love is not enough to forgive. And yet they find themselves drawn deeper and deeper into something they once believed they had lost. Because what if you can't escape love? What if some decisions destroy everything-except what you feel for each other?

❝You left me undone when I was asking for more.❞ shared silences, softened edges, familiar hearts, careful desire. 𝘖𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙮, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙮. ─ tim bradford x fem!oc ─ the rookie; s7 ~ s8 | BOOK 2 OF TBOM ─ second chance, fluffs & some spice ─ new chapter every 4 days! ⊱ ──────── ➤ ──────── ⊰

What if Zoe Andersen (Captain) had a secret? This is a story about the series 'The Rookie'. It's a fan fiction from Lucy's perspective. Enjoy :) Watch the whole series on 'ABC' of 'Hulu'.

The story follows Tim Bradford's transformation of March 15th-his mother's death anniversary-from his darkest day into a celebration of love and family. Initially coping through alcohol and isolation, Tim's healing begins when his fiancée Lucy accompanies him to his mother's grave, where he introduces her saying "She would have loved you." Over the years, as they marry and have three children (Emma, Jake, and Lily), the annual cemetery visit evolves into a joyful family tradition where the kids eagerly run to see "Grandma Sarah," bring flowers, share achievements, and sing the childhood songs Tim remembered. The story shows how grief can transform into celebration through love, turning Tim's day of survival into his family's brightest tradition that honors life across generations.

Lucy Chen had just graduated from the police academy. It should have been one of the happiest days of her life-but instead, she was standing alone with tears burning in her eyes. Her parents' disappointment still echoed in her head. They hadn't hugged her, hadn't congratulated her. They despised the idea of their daughter becoming a police officer, and they hadn't bothered to hide it. The weight of their words followed her all the way home. She had gone straight to her boyfriend, needing comfort, needing someone to tell her she had made the right choice. Instead, she had found him in bed with someone else. So Lucy canceled their planned vacation together. And then she rebooked it-for herself. Hawaii would be her escape. One last week of freedom before she started her new job. One week to breathe, to forget, to feel like herself again. Tim Bradford had spent the past year holding his life together by sheer force of will. His wife's undercover assignment had consumed everything-their marriage, their plans, their sense of normalcy. He had believed that once the mission was over, things would go back to the way they were. They didn't. Instead of packing for a vacation together, he was signing divorce papers. So Tim went to Hawaii alone, hoping the sun, the ocean, and a few too many drinks would quiet the noise in his head.

This story follows on from episode 11 of season 2. After realizing how close to Christmas the Day of the Dead was, I thought I'd write a story about Lucy's journey back to "normal". It won't be an easy journey, but she has people around her to help her...

The story is almost straight from episode 1 of season 4 of The Rookie. After Jackson's death, Tim invites Lucy to spend the night at his place. But this time, no phone call will interrupt their night...

After a painful breakup, Lucy and Tim slowly find their way back to each other - through late-night talks, honest vulnerability, and undeniable love. As they rebuild trust and move in together, their relationship deepens, surrounded by friends, team chaos, and a secret proposal plan. From heartbreak to healing, their story becomes one of second chances, true partnership, and forever. Ps.: Don't get confused throughout the story I changed some things. Don't get too bored at the beggining, it'll get better. I Promise!! xoxo

Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford have been dancing around each other for years-partners, friends, and secretly, something more. But life, timing, and Lucy's lingering relationship with Chris keep them apart. Exhausted, conflicted, and on the edge of change, Lucy struggles to figure out what she really wants, while Tim wrestles with his growing feelings and career ambitions. One night, after years of restraint, everything shifts. Suddenly, the careful balance they've maintained feels impossible to keep. As emotions spill over, desire and love collide, and both must confront what they've been avoiding for so long. Full of slow-burn tension, quiet confessions, and heartfelt moments, It Was Never Meant to Happen Like This is a story about timing, choices, and the unexpected ways life can push two people together-whether they're ready or not. ***DISCLAIMER - I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE ROOKIE - THIS IS A FANFIC 'WHAT IF' STORY - FICTIONAL*** ***I ONLY OWN THE CHARACTERS "ELLA RAE" AND "MAYA GRACE"***

Tim and Lucy find their way back to each other in a way that they never expected, now they have to face challenges together from their unexpected arrival. How will Lucy decide on what to do with her baby? Will she give the baby to John and Bailey? Will she keep the baby?