On the surface all is calm, and inside a storm brews. He'd returned only to become a ghost. Could her letter reel him in and make him realise it's always been her, or will it destroy their worlds to try something that was once forbidden?

Lucy's life looks perfect from the outside, but behind closed doors, fear is her constant companion. Trapped in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend Chris, she's suffocating under the weight of controle, manipulation, and violence. Every day is a battle to survive, to hide the scars, both seen and unseen. But everything changes when Lucy becomes the new rookie of Tim Bradford. As their paths interwine, Lucy discovers that strength isn't just about surviving, it's about finding the courage to heal, even when the past refuses to let go.

"𝙄𝙛 𝙄 𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝, 𝙮𝙤𝙪'𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣." Trigger warnings: kidnapping, psychological trauma, self-harm, sexual violence, manipulation, violence & abuse, eating dissorder

Dahlia Miller was born with Georgia's smile and her secrets-and she never let anyone forget it. When the Miller family moves to Wellsbury, everyone's eyes are on Ginny, but it's Dahlia who quietly rewrites the rules. She's confident, calculating, and carries a past she won't talk about. Most people find her intimidating. Maxine Baker? She finds her fascinating. Now Dahlia's navigating high school drama, twin sister tension, and a flirt/fight slow-burn with the one girl who might actually see through her armor. She's not here to be liked. She's here to survive-and maybe, if she slips up, fall in love.

One month after the break up between Tim and Lucy. She realizes that she is pregnant. She doesn't want to hide it from him, but a baby shouldn't be the reason why they get back together. Tim is still trying to reorganize his life after being fired from the Metro and going back to patrolling the streets as a TO. A baby would turn their lives completely upside down but maybe it would bring them closer again. I do not own The Rookie or the Characters. These rights belong to ABC and The Rookie

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of depression, self-harm, emotional neglect, and recovery. Please read with care. If you are struggling, you are not alone-help is always available. 💚 --- Under the Willow Tree Maxine Baker is known for her dramatic flair, her fast-talking confidence, and her magnetic presence-at least, she used to be. After a summer spent in silence, hidden away from friends who barely noticed she was gone, Max returns to school carrying more than just secrets beneath her hoodie sleeves. While her old friends gossip under the Berry Tree, Max finds comfort in an unexpected place: the quiet shade of the Willow Tree and a girl named Liz-sarcastic, guarded, and exactly what Max didn't know she needed. A story about pain, recovery, being seen, and letting someone in-even when it's hard.

I wanted to talk to him. The last real conversation we had was weeks ago. I thought maybe, maybe today would be the day. And then I saw them. The new rookie and Tim. Kissing. Tucked away in a corner, like it was a secret they didn't want anyone to see. I waited. Maybe it would be like in those movies, where he pulls back suddenly, yells her name, says he's still in love with his ex. But that moment never came. Instead, he leaned in and kissed her deeper, holding her waist like he meant it. I couldn't move. I just stood there, frozen. And then... he looked up. His eyes met mine. He was breathless. "Oh, Luce..." he said. "I'm sorry, I-I was looking for Nolan. I didn't see anything." Lie. My heart shattered. But I turned away, walked off before the tears gave me away. It is over.