a fan fic based on if they got together still in lucy's rookie period. this is based at the start of season 2.

Tim, Lucy, the charity gala, and unspoken feelings. What starts out as a "classic case of Valentines Day ex sex" turns into uncontrolled feelings, flirting, and hookups. The steamy slow burn of two people who everyone knows are in love, except them.

In the line of duty, they're partners. Off duty, they're something more-something deeper. Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen have always walked a fine line between tension and tenderness, but when an interview gone sideways begins unraveling secrets, everything shifts. A hidden relationship, a brutal breakup, a violent threat -and the return of a familiar monster-throws them into a whirlwind of emotion, action, and heartbreak. As Lucy faces new wounds and haunting reminders of what she's survived, Tim is forced to confront the one fear he can't outrun: losing her. When safety is no longer guaranteed, love becomes the only place left to hide. But some lines, once crossed, can never be uncrossed. From stolen glances to cuffed confessions, playful banter to full-blown breakdowns, this is a story of trust rebuilt, love rediscovered, and two hearts learning what it truly means to be all in.

When a small-town softball season brings police officer Lucy Chen face-to-face with her daughter's new coach, Tim Bradford, neither expects their lives to collide beyond the field. But when Tim's volatile ex resurfaces, Lucy finds herself drawn into his world, protecting him and his team from more than just bad plays. What starts as friendly banter and sideline teamwork slowly burns into something deeper - kisses they don't talk about, nights they can't forget, and a connection they can't deny. As the years pass, from Mia's first game to the couple's quiet, reflective later life, Tim and Lucy weather love, family, and change together. Heartwarming, dramatic, and filled with the kind of slow-burn romance that lasts a lifetime, this is their story - from first glance to forever.

After a messy divorce from his ex-wife Isabel-brought on by her spiraling drug addiction-Tim Bradford finds himself raising two young children on his own. A newborn who won't stop crying and a toddler who won't speak or smile. Exhausted, overwhelmed, and at the edge of breaking, Tim doesn't know what else to do. That is until Detectives Angela Lopez and Nyla Harper recommends someone-Dr. Lucy Chen, a warm-hearted child psychologist with a gentle way of unlocking even the most closed-off hearts. As Lucy starts working with Tim's daughter and soothing the cries of the newborn with ease, Tim finds himself watching her more and more. And maybe-just maybe-he starts to believe that healing is possible. For him. For his kids. For all of them

Sergeant Tim Bradford and Officer Lucy Chen have always been friends-and a little flirty-but never more. One night changes everything, and soon they find themselves navigating parenthood as friends and co-parents, learning what it truly means to care for another life. Along the way, they begin to realize that their bond is more than friendship, and love quietly grows amidst the joys and challenges of raising a family, setting the stage for a life full of hope, laughter, and the adventures still to come.

Tim Bradford made the biggest mistake of his life-twice. Convinced Lucy Chen deserved better, he broke up with her and left Los Angeles without telling anyone, abandoning not only the love of his life but also their shared dog, Kojo.

Lucy Chen is off to undercover school and Tim misses her more than he wants to admit. He knows he said they should be apart but one little text wouldn't hurt, right? Canon through 5x02 but then I just start making things up.

This story is based on the events of 5x20, where Isobel momentarily returns to carry out a UC task with Lucy's help. I have changed up the events a bit, and played on Lucy's jealousy towards Isobel, and her interactions with Tim. Lucy is not willing to be second best, and makes that abundantly clear. How will Tim deal with this? Includes some Nyla x Lucy bestie moments, as I feel we didn't get nearly enough of that in Season 5 or 6.

In this story Lucy had a kid from when she was nineteen, and has an abusive boyfriend. She struggles a lot with leaving. "Tim: Lucy! Lucy: why do you even care?!? I'm just some rookie who went through some things! Tim: very bad things, that you haven't had therapy for! Lucy: so you think I'm not stable or something? Tim: that is not what I said! Just try and listen to me Lucy: i have been trying, but everything you say just makes it worse! Tim: I'm sorry Lucy, I'm trying! Lucy: trying for what?!? Why do you care so much about what I do?!? Tim: because Lucy! Lucy: because what?!??" Disclaimer: I do not own The Rookie or any of the characters in this franchise! Except for the characters Mark and Daisy, those are my original characters.