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Borderline
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Ongoing, First published Dec 29, 2025
2 new parts
When Lucy Chen, a sharp and ambitious defense attorney, and Tim Bradford, a no-nonsense LAPD patrol sergeant, discover they've been signed up for LA's hottest new dating show without their consent, they're less than thrilled-especially when they realize they already know each other from their professional run-ins in court and on cases.
Forced into close quarters with cameras rolling 24/7, the by-the-book cop and the passionate lawyer who've spent years professionally sparring must navigate ridiculous dating challenges, eliminate other contestants, and somehow convince producers (and themselves) that they're actually compatible. Between their clashing worldviews, undeniable chemistry, and the mounting pressure to either couple up or get voted off, the line between what's real and what's for the cameras begins to blur.
But when the competition heats up and real feelings start creeping in, both Tim and Lucy have to decide: are they willing to cross the borderline between professional adversaries and something more-or will they walk away before anyone gets hurt?
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Angela knows she is going to break up with her unreliable boyfriend, Sean, but she's waiting until after the holidays. Her friend Lucy, struggling in a relationship with her new boyfriend, Tim, believes any time, even the month of December is the perfect time for a breakup if things aren't going well. They make a pact: if Lucy can end things with Tim by month's end, Angela will follow suit with Sean. Lucy, accepting the challenge after being let down too many times, navigates holiday festivities while trying to break up with Tim, who is intent on strengthening their relationship, especially when he finds out bringing a girlfriend to the company party on December 30th could help him earn a promotion. Amid the holiday chaos, Lucy and Tim unexpectedly discover the magic of the season, rekindle their romance, and reshape their future together. Very loosely based on the movie "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days".