When Lucy falls in love with a little girl named Fiona that she meets on a call, she wants to foster her, but it would be difficult to get approved as a foster parent as a single woman, so she asks Tim to marry her on paper despite the tension between them after sharing a kiss "for work". Tim agrees for Fiona's sake, but their marriage of convenience quickly gives way to more. Canon divergent after 4x22

Tim and Lucy go to their home for the first time after getting back together. To mark their reconciliation and the fact that they're moving in together, they celebrate in their sheets. Missing scene from 8x1

What happens when the line between friendship and love begins to blur? Tim and Lucy share confidences, comfortable silences, and a connection that defies definition. But when unspoken feelings threaten to spill over, the two must face what they've long pretended not to see. Between crazy plans, friends' advice, and unexpected encounters, a delicate, funny, and deeply emotional journey begins - where the greatest challenge isn't falling in love, but having the courage to admit it.

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He wasn't supposed to notice her. Not like this. Not in the way that makes his hands twitch and his mind spiral. Tim Bradford doesn't believe in love. He believes in control. Precision. Clean kills and quiet exits. But the night he walks into that bar and sees her-Lucy, all bright eyes and bruised past-something in him fractures. Something he can't put back. She's not his type. Too soft. Too curious. Too perfect to ruin... And too dangerous not to. But obsession has a pulse. And his is beating for her. As Lucy gets closer to the truth-and to him-lines blur between protector and predator, romance and ruin. And in the end, someone's blood will spill. Will it be hers? Or someone who gets in his way? - 18+|| ‼️

Tim Bradford is the best divorce lawyer in the state and Lucy Chen was his assistant they both have feelings for each other but Mr Bradford is married...

This story is based on, if the LAPD went on a road trip vacation after the Chenford breakup and they were figuring out their relationship. Everyone in this story is who is currently in season 6/7 of The Rookie. Aaron Thorsen isn't as he transferred stations, and Tamara Collins isn't coming because she's in College and isn't apart of the LAPD job. Although they do appear from texts or calls. Credits to the writers, directors and everybody like that who produce 'The Rookie'. This story is based for 13-18 years of age. No graphic scenes.

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 |

She's Sharp. She's stubborn. And she's about to disrupt everything Tim Bradford thought she had under control. Lucy Chen transfers to Mid-Wilshire for a fresh start. Tim Bradford hadn't seen Lucy Chen since her rookie year ended. She's more mature, different. And that intrigues him.

Tim Bradford is a training officer at the LAPD, who gets a new rookie, Lucy Chen. Instantly Tim and Lucy realize, that there's something between them. They both have to hide their feelings towards each other because it would be strictly forbidden to act on them. But what happens when some things are more important than any rules?