Behind the badge
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Last published Fri, Aug 1, 2025
The rookie universe fanfic:
While balancing badge and heart, Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford navigate the quiet complexities of love behind closed doors. Still learning how to be more than partners on the job, they discover that real vulnerability doesn't come with a manual - but with each other, it might just be worth the risk.
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