Contains Season 8x1 spoilers. Based on when Garza asked Grey who was going to get his job.

Tim and Lucy get a chance to resume the conversation about their relationship they were trying to have when she fell asleep in her apartment the previous day, but since they talk on the shipping docks right before a dangerous operation, they don't have much time between a cathartic conversation and a firefight that results in Lucy being mortally wounded and drowning. Hopefully, Tim can get to her in time.

This story is based on a promo pic of Grey, Celina, Tim & Angela in the hospital.

After the tragic death of Jackson, Tim and Lucy find themselves pulled together in ways neither expected. What begins as shared grief quickly grows into an unshakable bond, full of intensity, vulnerability, and moments of undeniable passion. Their journey unfolds within the demanding world of the LAPD, where professional duty collides with personal desire, forcing them to confront emotions long kept hidden. As they lean on each other through loss, fear, and the weight of responsibility, their connection deepens beyond anything they imagined. With laughter, heartbreak, family chaos, and even the challenges of building a future that includes children, this story explores the raw and tender side of love. Tim and Lucy's path is one of resilience and devotion, where every obstacle only strengthens their commitment. It's a tale of second chances, unexpected beginnings, and a love that proves unbreakable, even in the face of tragedy.

Tim Bradford has it all: fame, fortune, and fans who chant his name from the stands. But when the lights fade and the cheers die down, he's left with the one thing he can't seem to win-family. Behind the tough exterior of a superstar athlete is a man desperate for something real. Lucy Chen is one of the biggest names in music, her voice selling out arenas across the world. But while her career is soaring, her love life is a disaster. How can she write the love songs her fans crave when she can't even find someone willing to stand by her side on tour-let alone kiss her like they mean it? Especially if her boyfriend doesn't truly love her. When they cross paths and their worlds collide, Tim and Lucy must learn to navigate the chaos of fame, the meddling of their best friends at Mid-Wilshire police station, and the one thing scarier than the tabloids - falling in love. Because sometimes, the right person doesn't just change the rules of the game. They're the ultimate Game Changer.

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Tim Bradford is a 28-year-old widower. He is the father of three beautiful children. His oldest daughter is 13 years old, her name is Olivia Bradford. Then he has a son who is 5 years old, Matthew, and the youngest is only 3 years old, Chloe. They lost their beloved mother, and Tim lost the love of his life. Tim is a sergeant with the LAPD. Until now, they had a nanny whom the children had known since they were little... but unfortunately, she had to resign. And now Tim is looking for a new one... sadly, so far without success. Lucy Chen is a 24-year-old young woman. She loves children! That's why she started working as a nanny! She always wished to work in a kindergarten, but unfortunately, she hasn't been accepted anywhere yet... She has already worked as a nanny for one family, but because they had to move, she had to leave. Lucy has a boyfriend, Chris, and they are happy together... or at least that's what it seems like. Will someone bring Tim's heartbeat back to life? T: Tim L: Lucy O: Olivia M: Matthew C: Chloe Ch: Chris A: Angela

Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford didn't think they would fall for each other. They started high school as enemies but it didn't end that way. A school trip turned in to something else.

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 |

Tom Nolan is the thirteen year younger half brother of John Nolan, due to a one night stand Evelyn Nolan but that didn't matter, she loved both her sons and both her sons loved her, most of the time. After his brother's divorce, Tom is joined by John in LA after signing up to the LAPD academy where Tom had already signed up for along with Lucy Chen and Jackson West. The four become a tight-nit group. Upon being assigned to the Mid-Wilshire station, Tom is assigned Angela Lopez as his TO, she wants to become a detective and won't take any bullshit but the two slowly fall in love. Jackson West is assigned Holly March as his TO, she's got a no-nonsense approach and used to be in the army with fellow TO Tim Bradford meaning the two had a close friendship. Lucy Chen is assigned to hard-ass TO Tim Bradford and she quickly realizes that he's gonna push her to her limits and Tim quickly realized that Lucy was going to call him out on his bullshit. Meanwhile, Tom's brother, John Nolan gets Talia Bishop, also a no-nonsense TO who wants to be detective so that way she can become LAPD Chief. With Tom's Rookie year he didn't know that this would reveal secrets kept from her, flashbacks, and brand new traumatic experiences. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISCLAIMER: I don't own the Rookie or the characters, things have been changed to fit the story, rated mature for obvious reasons in the show, I don't write smut.