Lucy Chen-Bradford, at the age of 48, holds the impressive title of being one of the youngest captains at the Mid-Wilshire police station. She is in a very blissful marriage with Metro Lieutenant Timothy Bradford, who is 58 years old. They share the joy of having twin sons. Their boys are almost approaching their seventeenth birthdays. Nonetheless, her former puppy and now almost adopted daughter, Tamara, is expecting her first baby with her husband. However, for some reason, Tamara's husband is unable to join her for her first ultrasound scan, and Lucy steps in to provide support. This visit is significant not just for Tamara but also for Lucy, who is about to receive a delightful surprise that is going to change the trajectory of her and her family's lives forever.
"You two are dancing in a snow globe, 'round and 'round"β€οΈ
In this moment they are so engrossed in each other that the world around them is just nonexistent.π
Happy five year anniversary to The Rookie. Thank you for being one of the most non-problematic shows of all time! We cried and laughed with all your characters throughout the last five years. Thank you for making our lives a little better. Can't wait for all the more drama and adventures you will bring to us with season 6!ππ
Are Lucy and Tim prepared for the surprise that awaits them during Lucy's second ultrasound session?
The next time we see Tim Bradford seated next to his wife Lucy Chen Bradford's hospital bed, he will be have his arms full with his newborn daughter!π₯Ήπ₯°
In this very moment, Tim Bradford became absolutely sure that he wanted Lucy Chen to be the very first person with whom he wanted to share every single precious event of his life.π Thus, deciding she is IT for him.π Just look at the expression of content on his face.π₯Ή
A year has gone when Lucy Chen "pretend" kissed her future husband, Tim Bradford and invited him in her apartment, by doing these she has inevitably altered his brain chemistry forever!π Since then little Tim-Tim has been a goner for his future wifey!π€
"Basic Biology" and "What happens undercover, stays undercover" my ass!!!!π
This domestic Chenford kiss always gives me butterflies.π They appear to be so blissfully content at this moment.π₯Ήβ€οΈ
"I can watch you with unflinching eyes"
The way Tim looks at her, like she is the centre of his whole existence!π₯Ήπ
Melissa 'the Angel' O'Neil!β€οΈ
Mel's back to her original browns. There's nothing that she can't pull off!π
I want a pic of Mel in this ensemble as much as I need air to breathe!π
Mel in her pink hair era!!!!πππ«Ά
Oh my God!!!!!!π± Mel in her pink hair is making me giddy!ππ«Ά
I miss them so much!!!π Please comeback to me!π
You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince!ππ₯°
Oh, this hug of theirs!π₯°
It feels like they had been holding their breath until they could hear each other's heartbeat in their embrace!π₯Ή
I guess I'll never get over this scene!π₯Ή
The way Tim just knows what Lucy needs and just comforts her by hugging her and holding her close to his heart!π«Ά And then the kiss on top of her hair is just π€
Nothing feels more romantic than taking a stroll with your partner's arm in your hands. This is a genuinely underappreciated form of affection.π
I believe these two things will always be a mystery: why did Emmett suddenly break up with Lucy, and did Chris ever find out that Lucy broke up with him to be with Tim? So, this is my attempt to unravel these two mysteries.π
Also, Tim Bradford/Lucy Chen is one of the AO3's top 100 ships of 2023?π
Tim 'Hardass' Bradford has always been a goner when it comes to Lucy Chen.π They were never just a TO and a Rookie. She has always had the power to bend him for his own good.π₯°
Lucy is indeed different.π₯Ήπ
Random women hitting on Tim Bradford in Lucy Chen's presence. I bet if someone tries this now, my girl, Lulu is gonna go feral and show them their place! Manifesting a scene as such in season 6!π€
Tim Bradford is definitely a 'thigh guy'!π
I want to end the Chenford week on a happy note. Hence, here are a few beautiful domestic Chenford moments. Just the fluffy ones, because I am a fan of fluff.π
Also manifesting the following parallels for these scenes in coming seasonsβ€οΈ
1. The baby boots will be out again in Season 7/8, when Lucy is Mrs Bradford and she reveals her pregnancy news to Tim.π₯Ή
2. A similar scene but for the next time they are cuddled up in her/his bed.π₯°
3. When Lucy makes detective and Tim proposes her at the same time to make the moment even more special.π
4. This time getting interrupted by the loud barks of Kojo who wants his parents' attention.π₯Ή
Chenford + Lucy's apartment
I will never get over the fact that Tim went from not crossing the threshold of Lucy's apartment to possessing a key of his own for the same.π₯Ήπ
PS: They have such beautiful scenes in her apartment. Domestic Chenford in Lucy's apartment is just π€
When two people get married they not only get married to each other but also become a very important part of each other's families. Thus the way Lucy recognises Tim's childhood trauma and comes to his aid by helping him coach his nephew's little league. As well as Tim agreeing to look after Tamara in Lucy's absence are so married couple moves. These are also forms of 'act of service' which is a very Chenford love language.ππ₯Ή
Tim so meant it when he said, "Lucy is different."π
Lucy is nothing like any of his exes. In the past, we have seen him struggle to give gifts to his exes. But with Lucy his heart just knows her so well that it becomes easy and he chooses the perfect gift for her.π₯Ήπ₯°
One of the most underrated moments. The nonverbal communication here is top notch! They don't need words to communicate, they can do it with their eyes!π
Happy Birthday to the gorgeous queen, Melissa O'Neill.πππππ
She was such a cute baby!π₯Ήπ
This scene will always stay my favourite. Everything about this scene is just perfect.β£οΈ
My girl here has already started planning grandkids, cause she just knows that she has found her soulmate. And Mr. Tough guy, doesn't object because he just knows that she is it for him.ππ₯Ή