#chenford

[lucysbradford]

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

[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

[chenfordsource]

requested by anonymous

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[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]

THIS KISS WILL ALWAYS BE FAMOUS 😍🔥

[theflyindutchwoman]

Hey! How are you holding up? Just finished the episode and I haven't really recovered. I am sad, I am frustrated, I don't really know what's happening? I thought they were mature and Tim is so dumb right now, I can't even.

And Lucy? I can't even start to imagine what she's going through. She has been so badass for the 5 seasons and this season she just gets fail after fail and loss after loss and doesn't even get a good job storyline.

So sorry I didn't reply sooner but I first wanted to take a little step back in order to fully digest the episode. As much as the waiting is killing me, I actually appreciate the hiatus for that. I imagine your feelings may have changed a bit as well since then… or that was the impression I got from our different conversations here and there. How are you feeling now? A bit better or still frustrated?

I'm going to start with Lucy. I was rewatching the beginning of season 5 and this is hitting even harder now. Not because of the pining era. But because the narrative was already showing her isolation back then. I couldn't quite put my finger on why her storyline in season 6 felt so familiar but now I get it. This is merely the continuation.

As we all noticed, the scene of Tim breaking up with her had a very similar vibe to the one at the end of 5.02. But think back of when she went to Nyla for advice about going to UC school, when she was trying to confide to Aaron who was too caught up in his own drama to hear her… or when she spent hours locked in a freezer because no one realised she was missing - besides Tim, that is. And then, there was the whole Rosalind thing where Lucy had to push through her own trauma to help Chris deal with his and help Bailey stay calm. But no one ever took the time to ask her how she was doing with all of this (on screen). They all had good reasons, by the way, this isn't me trying to paint them as the bad guys. But this still has an eerie similarity to what is happening right now. Only there has been no payoff for any of this. Yet. It didn't seem to go anywhere. Until now. Same with her career : she nailed UC Academy, something that was supposed to help her standout come promotion time… She helped the FBI on a raid, she was asked to be the acting Watch Commander, she was told that the whole station had her back… And yet, none of this paid off either. Yet. So this is a great opportunity to finally connect all the dots that have been dropped for the past two seasons and give Lucy the amazing arc she deserves. I sincerely hope this will be the case.

As for Tim… Look, the reason why I didn't want a breakup (besides the fact that I dislike this trope so much), is that I was afraid that it would cheapen the whole "worth the effort / worth the risk" speech. You can't say that and leave at the first difficulty without downplaying the whole story. So I'm glad that the writers were able to find a way to circumvent that issue by showing Tim completely unravelling. Because this isn't about him thinking Lucy is not worth the effort or the risk… This is about him thinking HE is not worthy of her. And that changes everything. For me, at least. I still get the frustration. I still wish this storyline would have been done with them sticking together and trying to work through it. But I can understand his perspective, why he thought this would be better for her. And I can see how that could make them stronger in the end. So, just like with Lucy, I hope Tim's arc will be treated properly and carefully. I need to see the payoff, the progress… I need to see them heal. Separately and then, together. It's always hard to see where a story is going when it is still unfolding… But for now, I choose to remain optimistic and hopeful. Does that help you even a tiny bit?

[sunnyvids]

Made by SunnyVids.

[makeitastrength]

From the ashes

Chapter 1

It’s dark by the time Tim leans into the front door of Mid-Wilshire, pushing it open with his shoulder. The cool evening air surrounds him as he steps outside and glances around. He’s parked just a few spaces down but even from here he can see a familiar figure leaning against the side of his truck waiting for him. He doesn’t know exactly why she’s here today, but Angela hasn’t been holding back lately, sending dose after dose of tough love in his direction.

Whatever it is tonight, he’s already sure he’s not going to like it.

She pushes off the vehicle as he approaches, and Tim comes to a stop in front of her. “What do you want?”

“Nice to see you too,” she replies.

Tim huffs a sigh of irritation. “What, Angela?”

“Wanted to make sure you heard about Lucy.”

“What? No,” he answers hurriedly, looking around as though there’s something to see that he's somehow missed. “What happened? Is she okay?”

“She’s fine. Physically,” Angela adds with a pointed look.

Tim ignores her. “Then what?”

“Narcotics needs a UC for their trafficking case,” she begins.

“And they tapped her.”

She nods.

Tim shoves his hands into his pockets and glances around, taking a moment to gather himself. “How long?”

“Couple months, probably.”

“Oh.”

“Oh?” Angela echoes. “That’s all you have to say?”

“Look, if you’re worried she can’t handle it right now, don’t be,” Tim says. He’s been undercover with her and he’s witnessed her ability to compartmentalize. “She’s solid.”

“I’m not worried about her,” Angela assures him.

Tim crosses his arms. “Then why are you here?” Angela raises an eyebrow and fixes him with a piercing stare, and he sighs heavily and barely conceals a roll of his eyes. “I’m fine.”

“Neither of you are fine right now,” Angela states. “And I think it would be good for both of you to clear the air before she leaves.”

Tim sighs once more but doesn’t reply. There’s no point denying it. He knows Angela is right, and he knows she knows that too.

“She’s in the locker room now,” Angela adds. “She should be out soon.”

And with that, she turns and walks away, leaving him alone in the middle of the parking lot.

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[sisterofficerlucychen]

brb gonna go casually sob bc i woke up with my tears ricochet stuck in my head and this line in particular because how perfect it is for chenford

And I can go anywhere I want Anywhere I want, just not home

because they're each other's home and it's the one place they can't go back to rn 😭

[rookieoneil]

Lucy watching a tragic episode of her favorite show: I don’t know how to move on…

Tim: it wasn’t that bad

Lucy: not a single person was happy..

Tim: true but neither are we and our lives are pretty good right now

Lucy: you lack empathy

Tim: they are fictional characters

Lucy: THEY WERE REAL TO ME

[silverflameataraxia]

Tamara may be a side character, but she:

1. Helped get Nolan elected as Union Rep in Breakdown

2. Helped Chenford and Lopez solve Becca's murder in End Game

3. Helped to get Chenford together by purchasing the car that ultimately led to them going undercover and discovering their feelings for each other in Day in the Hole

4. Helped figure out why Beth was working with Rosalind in Double Down

5. Was the first one to figure out that Chenford were dating in Death Notice

6. Encouraged Lucy to sleep with Tim in Death Notice, and

7. Brought attention to and helped Lucy, Thorsen, and Lopez solve Sonia's abduction in Death Sentence

[bosons]

THE ROOKIE | 5.01 Double Down

[chenfordsource]

requested by anonymous

[mazzystar24]

As a loralie and Luke shipper and chenford shipper my ships having an iconic moment at a wedding that isn’t their own is very much a trend I’d like to keep going hint hint Tim minear do me proud with buddie🤭🤭

[dylanconrique]

as devastated as i am over the chenford breakup i must admit i am extremely excited to be getting a 2nd pining era.