What happens between Lucy and Tim after Lucy becomes sergeant? How do they navigate toward this new path of love angst and desire?

The story is almost straight from episode 1 of season 4 of The Rookie. After Jackson's death, Tim invites Lucy to spend the night at his place. But this time, no phone call will interrupt their night...

When Lucy Chen transfers to Mid-Wilshire, she never expects to come face-to-face with the man she once shared an unforgettable summer with - Tim Bradford. Old sparks resurface, buried feelings ignite, and what starts as tension soon turns into a slow-burn journey of love, laughter, and second chances. Through flirtation, friendship, and the challenges of life in and out of uniform, Tim and Lucy discover that some connections are meant to last forever - no matter how much time has passed.

Tim Bradford is a 30 year old male. He works at the LAPD. He is very tough and mean but has a soft spot for the people he cares about. His friends are Angela Lopez and Nyla Harper. Lucy Chen is a 22 year old female. She has the most kindest soul. She is very kind and her best friends are Jackson West and Tamara Colins.

They were supposed to be partners. They were never supposed to fall. They meet as sergeants from opposite ends of the LAPD-two leaders, two reputations, and zero patience for each other. When an undercover operation requires them to pose as a couple, neither is thrilled. Tim Bradford thinks Lucy Chen is too soft; Lucy thinks Tim is all walls and no heart.

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 is not happy with lucy's choice of bikini for their honeymoon...

Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford suddenly vanished after Tim proposed. Angela tells her friends at the LAPD Tim isn't responding to texts or calls, neither is Lucy. The LAPD soon finds out Tim and Lucy have been taken. Who took the beloved couple? Will the team find them in time or will it be too late?

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.

TW - violence, miscarriage, abuse, swearing, kidnapping, buried alive, SA, child abuse, ed, suicidal ideations. (Basically if you get triggered easily please don't read this as it is heavy and quite depressing throughout.) Lucy is being abused by her boyfriend Emmet and doesn't know how to ask for help. Will she survive and learn how to ask for help? A story similar to and with inspiration to 'Chenford More Depth' here on wattpad. Unedited except for when writing so feel free to put any edits or spellings in the comments.