In which Tim is framed after Heath Everett's threat, and everyone around him might be in grave danger. Post 8x08 Chenford peril fic. - "You should've taken the bribe, Sergeant; started a new life," Everett says. Tim stares him down. "There's no way that ever would've happened," he says plainly. He won't ever throw away his integrity like that, no matter the cost. "I don't need that kind of money. I don't even want it," he had told Everett during the arrest, and he hasn't changed his mind on that. "Maintaining my integrity? That's priceless." "This mistake will come back to haunt you," he had responded. "You have my word on that." "In that case," Everett responds, smiling eerily, "You really should've just gone to jail."

‼️TW: CONTENT REGARDING SCHOOL SHOOTINGS‼️ Tim Bradford has built his life around control, discipline, and keeping his personal life exactly that personal. At Mid Wilshire, he's known as one of the toughest officers in the LAPD, respected, feared, and completely private about his past. The only thing his colleagues know for certain is that he's married they just don't know to who. That secret becomes even harder to keep when Lucy Chen joins the force as a rookie. What no one at the station knows is that Lucy isn't just any rookie. She's his wife. And together, they share a life outside the badge and a five year old daughter, Charlotte. Assigned together by chance, Tim becomes Lucy's training officer, forcing them to navigate long shifts, dangerous calls, and the constant risk of being discovered. Between stolen moments of normal family life and the chaos of police work, they manage to keep their world balanced until everything changes in an instant.

During an LAPD awards night, Lucy and Tim get stuck together at the same table. They make a pact to survive the night by drinking through it. As the alcohol loosens their guard:Lucy admits she used to hate how much Tim got under her skin.Tim confesses that watching Lucy date other people drove him crazy. They both realise the attraction has always been there.Later, when the party winds down, they end up back at Tim's place after sharing a ride. The emotional tension that's been building for years finally snaps.

Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen never expected high school to be easy-but they didn't expect it to feel this complicated either. From late-night study sessions to whispered confessions in crowded hallways, their love grows between laughter, stolen kisses, and the struggles of teenage life.

Tim and Lucy have a strong hatred for each other. But, when Lucy has no place to live, Nyla recommends she go with Tim. Will she take the chance or will she find somewhere else? This is happening in a different AU, so I may have other rookie characters as different couples, so don't come at me👌 This series is about how Tim and Lucy go from enemies, to friends, to lovers. A little background: Lucy is currently a P2 but studying to become a U.C and a detective. Tim is still a T.O (P3) currently training Officer Kate Barnes. Aaron is a P3 currently Study to become a member of SWAT. Angela is a detective coming having leaves another previous station Grey is a watch commander/ sergeant And Jackson is a P2 Ever since day 1, Lucy has hated Tim. For how he treats her, how he always yells at her, etc. Sorry these parts are short. I'll make it up by releasing daily parts, I plan on making this a long term story until I decide to end it. There is also a sequel to this called "Celina's training". You can find it on my page and it is a sequel to this and takes a dive into Aaron's training on Celina, currently a rookie. ( you can also find it on my reading list below) New parts come out daily! (Maybe) (Short parts)

An undercover operation forces Lucy and Tim to play a convincing couple, even though they can barely stand each other. The fighting is real. The tension is worse. And the longer the mission lasts, the harder it becomes to tell what's fake and what isn't.

On her way home from University, Lucy Chen is kidnapped and forced into the dangerous world of the mafia. The boss of the mafia Empire Tim Bradford, demands her hand in marriage to expand his empire, and at first she has no choice, but to obey. She wants nothing to do with him until she sees the unexpected care behind his cold, ruthless exterior. As fear and desire intertwine, their forced marriage slowly turns into something deeper, something neither of them expected. But when a chance of freedom appears through someone from the LAPD, Lucy must take the hardest choice of her life- follow her heart, or stay loyal to the man who has captured more than just her body, but her soul.

She knows better than to let him touch her. But behind closed doors, better doesn't matter. It's the way he pulls her close like she already belongs there. The way her breath breaks when his mouth finds her skin. The way she forgets her own name when he says it low enough. No one sees what happens in the dark. And she'd rather die than admit how much she needs it.

Tim Bradford, who lives alone with his son Theo after his wife Isabel left them four years ago. When Tim starts a relationship with Lucy Chen, it is hard for Theo to accept someone new in his dad's life. At the same time, Theo struggles with his own problems and tries to figure out who he is and where he belongs. The story follows their challenges as they slowly learn to deal with change and rebuild their family.

Lucy (20) A college student Tim (35) A mafia boss Adam (36) Tims right hand man Edward (34) Tims right hand man Angela (32) Tims sister Next in line to be Mafia boss Bailey (31) Their nurse Lucy's parents borrowed money from the mafia (Tim) and are refusing to pay it back.