At just twenty-nine years old, Julia thought she had everything; a successful career, a brilliant mind, and a man that she loved. But at thirty, that 'perfect life' fell apart. So when Julia joined the LAPD seeking a fresh start, the last thing she expected was to meet a forty-five year old rookie, also on his own path to reinvention. And for them to build a new life together. The Rookie | John Nolan x Female OC Curated Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1AE0o0RYFFhV4JGQdIrMwQ?si=Mev6TXPTRpuAsvJFm4PaAQ

Euphoric: characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness. A Tim Bradford/OC

She swore she'd never let anyone in - but then came Lucy's friendship and Tim's sharp banter. Fresh out of the academy, Erin is stubborn, guarded, and haunted by her past. But between late-night talks with Lucy, chaotic shifts with the squad, and a complicated pull toward her training officer, Tim Bradford - who is harsh, unrelenting, and the last person she thinks she can trust, she slowly discovers what family - and maybe even love - can feel like. Will they get over their problems as tension and heated glances start to fall? - #1 therookie - 03/09/25 #1 timbradford - 03/09/25 #1 timbradfordxoc - 01/09/25 - [ TW'S ] - Selfharm (mostly past) - Parental Issues (Abuse) - Guns and other Weapons - Hinting at BPD?

Natalie "Nat" Hayes enlisted in the military at 18, where she met Tim Bradford and became his second-in-command. After leaving the Army together in 2007, the two joined the LAPD. Their shared background helped them advance quickly, and during their rookie year they began dating-marrying just two years later. By 2009, Tim had earned his promotion to Training Officer while Natalie was tapped for Detective, fast-tracked into Narcotics, and partnered with her Academy friend, Isabel Blake. But by 2019, everything had changed. Isabel's struggle with addiction began in 2016, and Nat had gone deep undercover in a cartel ring-six months in when a new wave of rookies joined the LAPD. Tim's life continued at the station, while Nat's path pulled her further into the shadows. Disclaimer: I don't own The Rookie-just Natalie "Nat" Hayes and her story.

Two years... what now? Retired Marine, current LAPD officer Ryan Blake and Tim Bradford can only be described with three words; horny, messy, and annoying.

Lucy finds a mysterious, beat-up notebook while cleaning out the precinct locker room. It's titled: "Rookie Survival Guide - Chen Edition (Do Not Touch, Seriously, Stop Reading)" It's Tim Bradford's private collection of sarcastic notes, advice, and personal observations from her rookie year. Like: "Rule #14: If Chen smiles before a prank, duck." "Rule #27: She asks too many questions, but they're usually good. Don't tell her that." "Rule #39: If she ever flirts - don't get your hopes up. She's not serious. (I think.)" Lucy's both mortified and weirdly touched. So, naturally, she writes her own version: "The Bradford Manual - Emotional Walls Edition." Cue a hilarious, flirty back-and-forth war of notebooks, pranks, and secret notes... that slowly turn into something deeper.