Softtimbradford Stories

So... I may have been craving donuts when I came up with chapter titles :) Pulled from my Chenford one-shot collection, one shot of the name "You Are Not Worth It." A majority of the content is the same, however, I have added some extra details. More comic relief than anything else :) Don't let the title scare you!

Tim supports Lucy through labor and shares a tender first bonding moment with their newborn daughter, Morgan

When a friend-of-a-friend is suddenly called into work, Tim ends up with a two-year-old named Gracie for two hours. He expects chaos, but what he gets is laughter, sticky snacks, and an unexpected bond. By the end of the afternoon, he realizes he's actually very good at this-and maybe even enjoys it more than he expected.

After rescuing a young boy from a burning apartment, Officer Tim Bradford quietly visits the hospital to make sure the child is safe. What begins as a simple check-in turns into a rare, heartfelt encounter - a grateful mother, a brave little boy, and a moment of peace Tim didn't know he needed.

When Lucy's period cramps cancel their dinner plans, Tim turns a disappointing night into a quiet evening of comfort, care, and closeness at home.

When Tim Bradford's sister dies unexpectedly, he becomes the guardian of her three-month-old daughter, Sophie. A man who has always relied on rules and control, Tim suddenly faces sleepless nights, endless feedings, and the overwhelming responsibility of caring for a tiny, fragile life. With the support of friends and colleagues, he learns what it truly means to protect, guide, and love someone completely. Through Tim's Eyes: The First Year with Sophie is a heartwarming story of family, devotion, and the extraordinary bond between a guardian and his little girl.

Tim visits Angela and Wesley's newborn son, Jack. During a quiet morning together, Angela asks him an important question-one that deepens their found-family bond

An off-duty Tim shields a little girl during a street-fair shooting and takes a bullet for her. At the hospital, the girl's mother refuses to leave his side-no matter how many times he insists he's fine.