I wanted to talk to him. The last real conversation we had was weeks ago. I thought maybe, maybe today would be the day. And then I saw them. The new rookie and Tim. Kissing. Tucked away in a corner, like it was a secret they didn't want anyone to see. I waited. Maybe it would be like in those movies, where he pulls back suddenly, yells her name, says he's still in love with his ex. But that moment never came. Instead, he leaned in and kissed her deeper, holding her waist like he meant it. I couldn't move. I just stood there, frozen. And then... he looked up. His eyes met mine. He was breathless. "Oh, Luce..." he said. "I'm sorry, I-I was looking for Nolan. I didn't see anything." Lie. My heart shattered. But I turned away, walked off before the tears gave me away. It is over.

What happens when the line between friendship and love begins to blur? Tim and Lucy share confidences, comfortable silences, and a connection that defies definition. But when unspoken feelings threaten to spill over, the two must face what they've long pretended not to see. Between crazy plans, friends' advice, and unexpected encounters, a delicate, funny, and deeply emotional journey begins - where the greatest challenge isn't falling in love, but having the courage to admit it.

Lucy's streak of bad luck in love might finally be changing after her psychic tells she'll marry soon, and the person is someone she already knows. Based on the cryptic reading, she's confident her psychic is referring Haley, her ex girlfriend that she never got over. Her best friend, Tim, who has secretly been in love with her for longer than he could ever admit, selflessly agrees to help Lucy reconnect with Haley, knowing doing so will mean losing all hope of ever being with her, but he is sure she'll never love him back, anyways...or so he thinks. Title is lyrics from "The Subway" by Chappell Roan.

Lucy Chen has a secret daughter named lily only grey and Tamara knows about lily so what will happen when Tim finds out about her

Determined to solve a murder case he has a personal interest in, Tim is willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means having to work with a curious, spirited analyst named Lucy. What Tim does not know about his temporary partner is that she can see and speak to ghosts. Lucy keeps her gift a secret, but she might be forced to tell Tim when an unexpected ghost proves to not only be the key to solve the case they're working but also help heal haunted hearts.

"Tim and Lucy Bradford are two years into marriage stronger than ever, but also more vulnerable than they'd like to admit. They've built a life of quiet understanding, shared routines, and unspoken support until Lucy is suddenly asked to return to training duty. Her new rookie, Rowan Smith, is everything she used to be impulsive, idealistic, and desperate to prove himself but twisted by arrogance and ego. As Lucy struggles to earn his respect, Tim watches from the sidelines, torn between trust in his wife's strength and his instinct to protect her. When the line between professional and personal starts to blur, both Bradfords must learn that love, like police work, demands boundaries and sometimes, breaking them is the only way to survive. It's a story about marriage, partnership, jealousy, growth, and the kind of love that doesn't fade it fights."

when lucy finds out she's pregnant after a fleeting night with tim, their worlds collide in ways they never imagined. from awkward first encounters to late-night cravings, messy emotions, and tender moments, they navigate heartbreak, desire, and the chaos of parenthood-learning that sometimes love comes in the most unexpected, complicated, and irresistible packages.

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 |

⚠️ Content Warning: This story contains themes of trauma, kidnapping, emotional manipulation, and recovery. Mentions of knife violence, blood, hospital treatment, and emotional distress. Reader discretion is advised. "Lucy Chen thought she'd found stability after losing Jackson and surviving the chaos of the job. She's dating Chris, but his sharp words and dismissiveness leave her constantly second-guessing herself. Then the paranoia begins shadows in the corners, footsteps behind her, the feeling that someone is always watching. Chris calls her crazy, but the danger is real. When a knock at her door brings Ethan Caleb's vengeful twin Lucy is thrust into a nightmare that leaves her fighting for her life. As Ethan closes in, Chris's cowardice is exposed, while Tim Bradford's unwavering presence becomes Lucy's anchor. Through fear, betrayal, and near loss, Lucy learns who truly stands beside her. And in the quiet aftermath, she discovers that sometimes love grows strongest in the shadows. A year later, she and Tim face a new beginning that will change everything."

Here's the deal: Tim needs a date to a destination wedding, and his favorite bartender and friend, Lucy, desperately needs a vacation, so they strike a deal to spend a the long wedding weekend in Hawaiʻi together as friends. But the island sun, tropical nights, and a shared hotel room might make it impossible to keep things platonic for long.