#Chenford

[laurens-german]

chenford + kojo THE ROOKIE (2018—)

[chenfordsource]

#alexa play "every time you walk away" by DA 🔊🔊🔊

[simplymanuela]

You hate every gift idea I pitch. Because they're all things you want. Try to think of something that's for her.

The Rookie

[lucysbradford]

Chenford + I'll always be looking for you in the distance, wherever I am.

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[thesassywitchofthenortheast]

I’d like to thank ABC for announcing season 7 yesterday, because it was my birthday.

That was a fantastic present.

Thank you very much 💁🏼‍♀️💕

[theflyindutchwoman]

Do you think Tim has been acting OOC lately? Breaking up with Lucy, what he did in the army and lying to Grey and West so easily : I can't help but think it came out of nowhere. Old Tim would never have done that. What do you think?

Old Tim would never have done that. I disagree. Not only would have Old Tim done exactly that, we know he actually did - @makeitastrength and @roguetwelve made some very good points on that subject yesterday. The difference is that we didn't see it play out in details like in 6.06. But Old Tim lied to IA about Isabel's addiction. That was why Detective Murphy was so gung-ho against him in 1.16 : he knew about her addiction but didn't report her. He covered for her to protect her. Just like he didn't immediately warn the detectives about the kilo of drugs in Isabel's apartment after she confessed. He was even ready to steal that piece of evidence for her before he came to his senses and realised that it wouldn't help her in the long term. And it definitely wasn't the first time he lied to Grey. Remember that time he went rogue (with Lucy) in 2.14? Granted, there was no IA inquiry but he still officially lied on a report and to Grey's face (with the rest of the team). Or that time he made Lucy lie in a report after he instigated a fight with the bikers or by not mentioning Isabel?

Also, not to be that person, but the man has mentioned several times that he did some work with the CIA in the past… and, well, no offense, it doesn't get shadier than them - which is kind of hilarious when you think about it, considering how black & white Tim is. Let's not forget that Guatemala op too : it was never sanctioned to begin with, they used a black-op branch of the DIA and it's pretty safe to say that they covered it up after getting Angela back. The biggest difference is his motive. Tim claims that he did what he did back then for his career, which sounds far less noble than saving his BFF or fighting for his country. It would be interesting to see if that's true though or if it was the self-loathing rewriting history. But either way, he has done some shady things in the past and we knew about it.

As for Tim breaking up with Lucy… It is very much still in-character, unfortunately. This is the same man who decided to divorce Isabel because he thought that it would help her, not because he wanted to. He was terrified of being a walking reminder of her addiction and didn't want to hold her back. In that regard, his decision to break up for Lucy because she deserves far better (his words, not mine) is not that different. So, no, I don't think Tim was acting out-of-character. If anything, that's what makes this storyline so painful. Because it feels exactly like something Old Tim would have done. Because it feels like he just took a huge step backward, practically erasing his growth. And for me, that what makes it so real and interesting. Personal growth is rarely linear. Sometimes you take a step forward and sometimes you take a step backward. Sometimes you need to touch rock bottom before you can get better. Life is messy that way. We thought Tim was doing better - and in many ways, he was. But he never really dealt with his trauma. He simply tried to move forward and forget. Only now, his past has caught up with him and he's stuck in this self-destructive mode.

I fully understand disliking this arc. I also fully understand being frustrated by that 'regression'. But that doesn't mean he was written out of character. Because, unfortunately, that was the most Tim Bradford he ever did. Like the man said, he is "a man of principles and contradictions".

[bronx-bomber87]

Our captains ❤️ We are so lucky to have these two at the helm of our ship. Couldn’t ask for two better people who embody their characters and care for us as a fandom. Can’t wait to see where we go from here. I have a feeling it’s going to be really good for them both.

[renegadesstuff]

What happened to 'we'? 🥺

[mamadoc]

I love this article and the writer’s perspective!

You don’t have to leave a relationship to improve and ‘fix’ yourself. A breakup isn’t necessary to be able to heal yourself as an individual.

“But isn't proper communication and learning to navigate how to work through things adequately as a couple essential to being a healthy couple?

Why would and should Tim have to step outside of what he's building with Lucy to figure things out, get his head straight, and work through his demons before he can be at his best within their relationship?”

And this

“Personal growth should be able to coexist with healthy love. If anything, the latter guarantees the former.

Through love, a person can flourish and have the backing and support they need to do so. Hell, it can even aid the process.

Instead, we're sold this concept that a great love story and the most romantic ones require all of this angst -- sacrificing love in the name of it.”

[watmalik]

Good! Now Bradford doesn’t have anywhere to hide/walk away from, but actually talk to LUCY and let her TALK this time around.

[rookieoneil]

Lucy: who’s your hall pass?

Tim: my what?

Lucy: the one person you’re allowed to sleep with without consequences usually a celebrity

Tim: I don’t have one… wait do you have one?

Lucy: of course I do. Margot Robbie for one… Jessica Chastain…oh um anyone from marvel.

Angela: Jessica is on my list too!

Tim: where did you even come from???

Angela: I love talking about hot women

Lucy: she gets it.

Tim: I’m so over both of you

[chenfordsource]

requested by anonymous

[simplymanuela]

The Rookie 6.05 | The Vow

[silverflameataraxia]

This moment is just living rent-free in my mind. The parental vibes this scene gives off is unreal. Lucy storming through the door like a pissed off Mama Bear to confront Papa Bear about accidentally putting Tamara in danger. I love how Lucy's upset not so much about her being in danger, but about Tamara. And, once Tamara and Angela leave the room, she immediately grills Tim about it because she knows he cares about Tamara just as much as she does: Tamara's their shared worry.

I really wish Tim and Tamara would talk to each other this season, but for now this scene gives me the worried/protective Dadford I so desperately need 🤣

[thena0315]

Damn