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 |

"Isn't your back hurting?" he asked. "I, uh..." Lucy looked like she didn't know what to say, confused, because really, she had just sucked his fingers, they were that close, and that's what he'd managed to ask her-if her back was hurting? Was he an idiot or a moron? Something in between, certainly. His smirk only grew as her fingers froze on his shirt, and right when she was about to remove them entirely, his hands reached up her legs to grab the high of her thighs-a fistful with fingers so large that he held half of her ass. Lucy was caught off guard, once again, and her shoulders trembled while he used the hold to bring her even closer, her knees going up to fit her hip against his, one of his hands surrounding her to hold her waist. Their faces were so close she was salivating, and she was sure he was too, so why the hell did they just stare at each other, impossibly close, their cores inches away, their eyes falling to each other's mouths before returning to their eyes-why wouldn't Tim Bradford just fucking kiss her? - In which Lucy and Tim are left behind at a bar after a night out with friends, and Lucy is just horny enough to push their flirting into a whole new level. Tim enables her.

In which Lucy and Tim go on a long-term undercover assignment...as a married couple...after their breakup. It goes as well as you'd expect. Post S6 finale Chenford fic. - "Why'd you volunteer, Tim?" Lucy asks quietly. It's the question that's been plaguing her for the past two days, ever since she saw his name on the list. There's a lot of things that Tim hates, but she's pretty sure undercover work might be at the forefront. Yet, he had volunteered to do a long-term op, posing as her husband. She knows he's trying to pay everything back to her-small doses, he had said. But... This is a lot. This isn't just some small dose. This is just about as big as a dose that anything could be. "Because," Tim starts heavily, "I'll always have your back. As long as you'll let me."

⍣ ೋ sleeping with your training officer the day before your training begins turns out to be complicated . Valentine Spring wasn't into women. She was a normal girl who loved men and would enter heaven once she died. Loving women was a sin, and Valentine was no sinner. But then why couldn't she stop using lesbian hookup apps, why couldn't her heart stop beating when she saw women walking down the street and why couldn't she find men attractive? No, stop that. The app was just an experiment. And she hadn't had time to find a nice man, because of her work schedule. But she had found time for a woman named Celina. A woman she'd met up with thrice that week already. But as mentioned before, it was just Valentine's experiment. Totally casual, right? #1 juarez ˚₊· ͟͟͞͞➳❥ annamedia 2024, english, lesbian, chappel roan lyrics inspired, celina juarez, the rookie

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.

In high school, Tim Bradford had it all-looks, popularity, and a cruel streak. When he makes a bet to seduce quiet, guarded Lucy Chen, he never expects her to resist his charm-or to crack open something real inside him. But just when he finally falls for her, she overhears the truth: it was all a game. Broken and betrayed, Lucy walks away just weeks before graduation, leaving Tim with nothing but guilt and the memory of the girl he destroyed. Years later, Tim is a football superstar. Lucy is an LAPD sergeant. They never expected to see each other again-until a robbery, a badge, and a name bring everything rushing back. Now, with past wounds still bleeding and emotions running high, Tim is determined to win back the only girl he ever truly loved. But some scars don't fade.

After Tim gets a call from an unexpected person, his-and others- romantic lives crumble in front of them. #1 in the rookie tag 🥳 AUGUST 7th, 2022- fixed misspellings of the word sergeant

What happens in Vegas. Tim and Lucy and the rest of the group are on a trip to vegas.

In episode 2x17, Lucy's accident takes a much more serious turn than expected. As she fights for her life, Tim is completely devastated. Though he constantly hides his emotions, he feels guilty and powerless, questioning his role as a mentor and the depth of his feelings for her. At the hospital, Tim no longer knows how to handle this extreme situation. His fear of losing Lucy pushes him to open his heart in a way he had never dared before, and to rethink his relationship with her.

After Isabel's departure, Tim struggles to raise his daughter Lilly alone-until Lucy, a kind-hearted kindergarten teacher, steps in to fill the gaps. As Lucy and Lilly grow inseparable, so does the bond between Lucy and Tim. Navigating complicated pasts, heartfelt confessions, and unexpected family moments, they build a new kind of family rooted in love, trust, and hope. But when Tim finally asks Lucy to adopt Lilly, everything changes forever-bringing them closer than ever in a story of healing, devotion, and the true meaning of home.