Tim Bradford, a training officer at the Mid-Wilshire Division, is a man of discipline and routine. Behind his tough exterior, though, he's a single father raising his six-year-old daughter, Hope Alexandra Bradford. Hope's mother walked out when she was just a child, leaving Tim to navigate fatherhood on his own. Lucy Chen, recently transferred from Hollywood Division, moved to Mid-Wilshire to be closer to her best friends, Detective Angela Lopez and Officer Celina Juarez. When Chen met Bradford, she saw the kind of seasoned cop who seemed all grit and no play. But behind his walls, Tim was a soft-hearted man devoted to those he loved. Slowly, Lucy and Tim became friends, and soon, Chen and Hope developed a close bond as well. One day, Tim and Lucy finally confessed their feelings for each other but the LAPD rules came crashing down. Officers in the same unit cannot be seen dating. Now, they're stuck between duty and desire. How will they navigate the rules, their growing love, and the delicate balance of family with Hope caught in the middle?

This is a story about Lucy and Tim. It's based on a show called The Rookie. This story's timeline comes to season one. It has smut and fluff so beware!!

based after lucy gets abducted by caleb, how much can she hide until her loved ones begin to notice? how long can she go on until she reaches her limits?

Two weeks after she risked everything to jump onto a moving truck, Lucy is assigned to be Tim's aide. Little do either of them know, their careers are about to take a turn. The two have to navigate their professional and personal relationships, piecing it back together one small dose at a time. Post S6 finale Chenford fic, somewhat speculative of S7. - "Hang on," Celina says, realization dawning on her. "You want me to ride with Bradford and Chen." Grey narrows his eyes. "Yes." "Together. Like, all of us in the same shop?" Celina looks between the three of them. "I'm sorry, I thought I was signing up to be a cop, not to be in the middle of an emotional minefield."

Lucy Bradford a 16 year old detective.

They kept a secret from the team how do they react when they find out?

Lucy Chen's life was shattered in an instant when she was kidnapped and buried alive, trapped in darkness both physical and emotional. Rescued by Tim Bradford, a steadfast and protective officer, her path to recovery is steeped in pain, flashbacks, and the daunting struggle to trust again. As she battles the shadows of her past - and the complicated presence of Tim's lingering relationship with Rachel - Lucy finds herself retreating, terrified of letting anyone close. Tim refuses to give up on her, standing by her side every agonizing step of the way, his own heart breaking with hers. But love remains unspoken, fragile, and tentative as they try to navigate trauma, jealousy, and their own fears. Amid moments of tenderness and tension, they slowly forge a connection that neither expected but both desperately need. Set against the gritty backdrop of police work and the intimate battleground of healing, this story explores the raw reality of trauma and the redemptive power of love. Will Lucy and Tim find the strength to finally admit what's been growing between them - before the past tears them apart for good?

A story of hurt, love rediscovered, forgiveness earned, and family found

She was only supposed to be the nanny. Not the one who fixed everything. Lucy Chen needed a fresh start. Tim Bradford needed a new nanny. And his daughter? She just needed someone who wouldn't leave. What starts as a job quickly turns into something much messier-midnight snacks, backyard movie nights, awkward family dinners, accidental feelings, and one very loyal dog named Kojo. In a house full of heartbreak, Lucy becomes the light. But even sunshine burns when it gets too close. A slow-burn Chenford nanny AU filled with love, healing, girl talk, unexpected family, and found-forever. 60+ chapters of grumpy x sunshine, emotional softness, and Kojo chaos 🐾

On a board filled with traps, two sides wage a dangerous battle beneath the façade of a public alliance between nations. On one side stands Tim Bradford, the newest recruit of the U.S. Intelligence Department, though nothing about him screams rookie. At forty years old, he's been a cadet, a squad leader, a police officer, and a sergeant. Now, a hardened spy, thrown into a world where one wrong move means death. On the other, Lucy Chen - the trusted right hand of the most powerful Russian crime syndicate. A girl whose past everyone judges to know. And Tim's mission. There is no loyalty strong enough. No lie safe enough. Only one can survive. And falling in love might be the deadliest move of all. Buckle up. The game is about to begin. | i also post this on AO3 |