Tim Bradford's complicated past with his abusive and estranged father resurfaces when his father falls gravely ill. Wracked with anger, frustration, and unresolved pain, Tim struggles to cope - pushing away everyone, including Lucy Chen, the woman who loves him and refuses to let go. As Tim confronts the harsh realities of his childhood and his father's final days, Lucy stands by him with unwavering support, gently breaking down his walls with compassion and fierce love. Through shared confessions, painful visits, and quiet moments of vulnerability, Tim and Lucy navigate grief, forgiveness, and the fragile path toward healing. When Tim's father dies, Lucy attends the funeral by his side, strengthening the bond between them. As they face their uncertain future together, Tim finally admits the depths of his feelings, and Lucy embraces the promise of love and hope beyond the past.

Trigger warning ‼️ physical, emotional, sexual, verbal, trauma, violence, and mentions of assault if you guys get triggered by any of this, I advise you not to read it <3 Lucy's life was forever changed by the man she once trusted-Luke Bennett. Behind closed doors, she endured a harrowing nightmare of abuse, fear, and betrayal that left deep scars on her body and soul. Trapped in silence and pain, Lucy struggled to hold on to hope, fighting to protect herself and reclaim her strength. When the truth finally surfaces, Lucy's world is shaken to its core-but she is not alone. With Tim's steadfast support and the unwavering care of friends and allies, she finds the courage to face her past and seek justice. Together, they navigate the difficult road of healing, confronting the trauma that threatened to define her. This is a powerful story of resilience, love, and the fierce determination to break free from darkness. Through every painful step, Lucy proves that even in the face of unimaginable pain, there is hope-and the strength to build a new future.

There's an unspoken rule in the LAPD: if someone calls after 3 a.m., it better be life or death. So when Lucy Chen finds herself dialing Tim Bradford in the middle of the night after a nightmare, she expects silence - not for him to answer on the first ring. The call is short. Quiet. Safe. And it accidentally starts something they can't stop. What begins as a lifeline during sleepless nights becomes a ritual neither of them wants to break. Every call brings them closer - shared silences, confessions half-whispered into darkness, and feelings neither of them can admit under daylight. But when a dangerous call on duty nearly shatters everything, Tim and Lucy are forced to confront what's been growing between them - not with words mumbled through sleep, but with eyes open, hearts racing, and no more excuses. Because after so many calls at 3 a.m., they're both starting to realize... Maybe it was never just about the time. Maybe it's always been about each other. | I also post this on my AO3 account |

TW - violence, miscarriage, abuse, swearing, kidnapping, buried alive, SA, child abuse, ed, suicidal ideations. (Basically if you get triggered easily please don't read this as it is heavy and quite depressing throughout.) Lucy is being abused by her boyfriend Emmet and doesn't know how to ask for help. Will she survive and learn how to ask for help? A story similar to and with inspiration to 'Chenford More Depth' here on wattpad. Unedited except for when writing so feel free to put any edits or spellings in the comments.

Six years after their heartbreaking split, Tim and Lucy have perfected the delicate balance of co-parenting their spirited twin daughters, Chloe and Zoe. But when the five-year-olds make a heartfelt Christmas wish to spend the holiday together as a family in real snow, Tim and Lucy agree to set aside their usual "separate holidays" arrangement for a long weekend in a cozy, snow-covered cabin where they can't help but confront their long-buried feelings. They discover their undeniable chemistry still burns between them and a love like theirs could never fade. So this Christmas, Tim and Lucy must decide if they're brave enough to risk their hearts again, not just for their family, but for the chance to find forever with each other.

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?

She's great, Angela. Lucy's... she's amazing. But you know how it is. There's always that one person you can't shake, no matter what." Angela's laugh was soft, teasing. "Still hung up on Isabel, huh?"Tim didn't deny it. He didn't need to. The silence that followed was answer enough. What if Lucy heard it all? Doubts herself if she can ever be anyone's first choice

Five years ago, Lucy Chen slept with a stranger at a bar. On Monday morning, he introduced himself as Officer Tim Bradford, her new TO. What followed was a history of bad timing and worse choices: stolen nights, broken vows, Isabel's return, Lucy's silence - and a secret that drove them apart. By the time Lucy transferred out of Mid-Wilshire, she swore she'd never look back. Now, she's a sergeant at Hollywood. A single mom. And she hasn't seen Tim in half a decade. Until a joint LAPD project forces them into the same room again. Until the memories they buried refuse to stay buried. Until the people they are now have to face everything the people they were left behind. Enemies. Lovers. Strangers. Partners. Some mistakes don't fade. Some of them grow - into scars, into secrets, into children with eyes too familiar to ignore.

the rookie, but nyla and angela fall in love VERY SLOW BURN lots of things will be the same in the beginning starts in season two I DO NOT OWN THE ROOKIE OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS also, it's a cop show so there will be mild depictions of violence

'You don't have to say anything,' she whispered. 'But if surviving feels too hard, let me be the reason you stay.' - Angela Lopez.