The Chen and Bradford families have been neighbors-and best friends-for as long as anyone can remember. Growing up side by side, Lucy and Tim have shared everything... except their feelings. From shared birthday parties and sneaky late-night chats to neighborhood adventures and family traditions, life next door is anything but ordinary. But when secret glances turn into something more, both of them have to navigate friendship, family, and the fine line between what's safe and what's irresistible. A story about love that starts at home, the secrets we keep, and the moments that change everything.

Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen were once Hollywoods favourite couple, known for their chemistry in their acting and modeling gigs in the early 2000s. Everyone loved them, no matter what Age or Gender, but they wanted different things. Tim wanted to take a step back from the limelight and settle down with Lucy, but she wanted to keep going for a few more years and eventually settle down. They constantly argued about what they wanted to do, so at the ages of 20 and 25, in 2010, they broke up. 8 years after their fateful breakup, Tim Bradford is working as a sergeant and the watch commander of Mid-Wilshire Police Station. He has completely set aside his past and only a select few in the station know about it, but one thing he can't set aside is Lucy Chen, the only girl he has ever truly loved. One thing Tim doesn't know is Lucy finally stepped down from her acting and modelling career a little over a year ago as she's wasn't getting as many jobs. As the true adrenaline junkie she is she tried to find a fast pace job that she can get with her qualifications, and she found her way to the police academy. She made two amazing friends and got assigned to North Hollywood Police Station. Shortly after becoming a P2 she transfered to Mid-Wilshire where she finds out the watch commander is her ex boyfriend that she will always be a little in love with. Tim Bradford. And what she definitely didn't expect is that they are both asked to go to Milan for a modelling reunion and they both agree without the other knowing.

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 1st (out of 3) book of this fanfiction has been publish! you can find it under the same title "Where Dahlias Bloom" on Kindle Store for the ebook version, or at the Amazon store/website for the printed version! |

Tim Bradford. A single dad to Ellie Bradford. Ellie's mother died 6 months ago due to an overdose leaving Tim and Ellie alone. No one really noticed Ellie's silence. Except Tim and Lucy Chen, Ellie's teacher. Tim didn't know how to help. He was still mourning Isabel but not as much as he thought he would. They were finalising the divorce when she OD'd anyway but Tim was more angry that she just left Ellie. A- Angela (Tim's best friend) L- Lucy T- Tim E- Ellie As- Ashley

Back story: This is season one, Lucy is with Chris she has been with him for 3 years and recently he has been abusing her. She wants to leave but she doesn't have anyone she can move in with, little does she know her childhood friend would be there Tim Bradford. Lucy's 24 and Tim's 27.

Lucy Chen thought she had her life figured out-until everything fell apart. Two weeks after her breakup with Tim Bradford, the man who once felt like home, Lucy is barely speaking to him and trying to find her own path. Living with heartbreak (and her best friend) , she discovers something that changes everything: she's pregnant. Not ready to face the past, she asks for a transfer far from California, keeping her secret close to her heart. When she moves to Hawaii, she starts over-buys a house, makes new friends, and prepares for a future that no one could have predicted. But life has a way of turning the unexpected into something magical. Nine months later, Lucy welcomes three beautiful, spirited children into the world: two girls and a boy, each with their own quirks, challenges, and unshakable charm. For three years, Lucy raises her children with love, laughter, and stories of a man they've never met, showing them a photo of their father so they'll know what he looks like. And while she builds a life in Hawaii, her heart quietly wonders if the past will ever catch up. When Lucy finally returns to California, she's not prepared for the chaos and joy that follow. A casual trip to the station becomes a whirlwind of emotions when her children almost run into someone who doesn't yet know they're his. Tim Bradford. And when he hugs her, it's like no time has passed-but everything has changed. Now, Lucy and Tim navigate laughter, tears, and the unspoken past as she introduces their children to a father they never knew. From playground ice cream to bedtime stories, they learn what it means to be a family-messy, beautiful, and imperfectly perfect. With love, heartbreak, second chances, and three little hearts that tie them together forever, The Prince in the Picture is a heartfelt, emotional story that will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love with the chaos and wonder of family life all over again.

Everyone has a chaotic group chat and apparently so does lapds finest. Welcome to The Rookie Group Chats! - where chaos meets comedy and no notification is ever safe. From Tim somehow ending up in trouble (again), to Lucy's friends hyping her up mid-shift, to Tamara ignoring a dozen "are you coming over?" texts - this is a collection of hilarious, totally realistic moments from the group chats of the LAPD's finest. Expect teasing, inside jokes, and the kind of found-family banter that only Mid-Wilshire's best could deliver. This is the story of chenford from a different point of view and a whole lot of other chaos because that's the rookie for you! (This is set in season 4 onwards)

The mid Wilshire family trades badges for boarding passes when Grey and Luna surprise the group with a three-week escape to Paris. No patrol cars, no paperwork-just cobblestone streets, late-night cafés, and the kind of adventures only the City of Light can bring. But while the trip promises rest and laughter, it also stirs up something unexpected. Friendships feel a little different, glances linger a little longer, and two familiar faces may be falling into something they never saw coming. Of course, Nyla and Angela can't resist putting their detective instincts to work-this time not to solve a case, but to uncover the truth about feelings that can't stay hidden forever. Love, laughter, and a once-in-a-lifetime getaway... all unfolding Under the Paris Sky. 🌙🇫🇷✨❤️🥐🥖 (I don't own most of the characters in this they belong to ABC and lionsgate)

set in season 8 Monica is in Czech Republic and learns about Lucy's past so she decides to do one last crime before going to jail

Hollywood High isn't just a place for textbooks and tests. It's a labyrinth of whispered secrets, laughter echoing down hallways, and friendships that grow between bell rings. Everyone navigates their own battles, ambitions, and hearts, trying to figure out who they are when no one is looking-but somehow, all their lives intertwine. Lucy Chen is quiet, observant, and fiercely independent, preferring the background, unnoticed corners, and small comforts she can control. Tim Bradford is the school's golden boy-football quarterback, popular, and magnetic-but beneath the charm lies someone carrying far more than anyone suspects. His loyalty to family and friends is unwavering, even at a cost. Jackson West is the easygoing friend everyone wishes they had: clever, loyal, and quick with a joke. Celina Juarez thrives on adventure and fierce dedication, with Miles Penn always matching her intensity. Angela Lopez grounds everyone with insight and humor, while Wesley Evers is reliable, steadfast, and ready to face the storm alongside those he loves. Genny Bradford navigates life with quiet strength, while Aaron Thorsen, James Murray, Nyla Harper, John Nolan, and Bailey Nune each carve out their own unique roles in the high school world. At Hollywood High, every hallway holds stories of first crushes, secret alliances, whispered truths, and moments that change lives. Each period brings new challenges, comforts, and connections deeper than anyone anticipates. Because Hollywood High isn't just about passing classes. It's about Passing Periods 🎒🏫❤️ --- Themes: Friendship, love, family, high school pressures, personal growth, found family Warnings: Teen relationships, mild drama, family struggles, emotional intensity