They were supposed to be partners. They were never supposed to fall. They meet as sergeants from opposite ends of the LAPD-two leaders, two reputations, and zero patience for each other. When an undercover operation requires them to pose as a couple, neither is thrilled. Tim Bradford thinks Lucy Chen is too soft; Lucy thinks Tim is all walls and no heart.

Tim Bradford a teacher Lucy Chen a student falling for someone she shouldn't

ON PAUSE - Lucy Chen was a police officer at the Mid-Wilshire division, but little do her colleagues know they barely know her. She has so many secrets and avoids catching up outside of work. (Read chapter 1 for more info)

Tim lies about Lucy cheating on him, causing the whole station to turn their backs on her, affecting her mental health. What will happen? Tw* Suicidal thoughts and SH

There's a legend in Los Angeles about an orphanage hidden in the hills beneath the Hollywood sign - a place where unwanted children are taken, never to be seen again. Most dismiss it as an urban myth, but Officer Lucy Chen knows the truth: she escaped from that very orphanage at nineteen.

Tim and Lucy dated three years ago, when the were both p2:s. Lucy got pregnant, got scared and left, with only a note. She moved to New York and worked at the nypd as a detective. Today, she is back. With a toddler. Tim is a sergeant, Grey too.

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.

Lucy gets kidnapped again but this time the department isn't so forgiving. Read how she recovers and her struggles. And the departments reaction. TW: abuse, trauma, Sh Or After surviving a traumatic ordeal, Lucy Chen is struggling to rebuild her life. With the support of Tim, she's beginning to make progress-until an anonymous text unsettles her fragile routine. At first, she brushes it off, but as the days pass, the messages become impossible to ignore. Haunted by the past and unsure of who to trust, Lucy must face a new uncertainty that threatens to unravel everything she's worked to overcome.

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 is a famous young singer. She's only 20 years old and the whole world loves her. And she enjoys every second of it. She loves every single one of her fans. She loves being in contact with them. She wouldn't change her life for anything! She loves it! She's doing what she was born to do! She started singing even before she could properly talk. As a little girl she performed in theaters and later dedicated herself to music. She studied at a vocal school. She never wanted to do anything else. Her whole family supports her, but they don't see each other very often because Lucy is always somewhere else... but whenever she has some time at home in LA, she loves spending it with them. She doesn't have a boyfriend. She doesn't really trust men - she got burned a few times. They didn't want her, they wanted her fame... She doesn't really believe she'll ever find a man who will love her, and not her fame and money. Tim Bradford, 30 years old. A man with a boring life. Until now, he's been working as a security guard in a bar, but he realized it was time for something new. He saw a job posting for a bodyguard. He applied. He passed all the tests - and got the job! He only knew it was for a famous singer. He's not the type to listen to music anyway. He's calm, he likes his peace. But guarding someone is something he knows he can handle.