The Rookieis an ABC police procedural that features two characters whose “slow-burn” dynamic and on-again-off-again antics make for exciting viewing, but maybe, just maybe, Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) should never reconcile. While the show features many couples, it’sTim and Lucy’s chemistrythat really energizes the story.
Tim’s a good guy who loves Lucy, but he’s haunted by a military past that earned him the nickname “The Reaper.” He watched friends die during his time as a sergeant, and feels responsible for others, wanting everyone to be okay.This ruins his relationship with Lucy — in fact, Tim dumps her,believing that the mistakes he made will damage her career.
Tim Broke Up With Lucy
Lucy May Not Trust Tim Again Because Of This
Above,Tim just makes up his mind that he’s not good for Lucy,and when she finds out that he wants to end their relationship, she’s miserable. He had his reasons, but he still broke her heart, and if he did it once, he is bound to do it again.
So, the fact that he was willing to “pull the trigger” by initiating their split is the main reason why she should stay away from him, though it’s not something it’s easy for her to do. They end things inThe Rookieseason 6, but after that, they still have intense chemistry.
Tim doesn’t dump her because he doesn’t love her. It is because he cares so much. Yet, this means that their underlying bond is still there. The sparks never stop, andinThe Rookieseason 7, Tim gets to a point where he can’t fight his attraction to Lucy anymore.
Lucy Wore His Necklace After Their Breakup
Lucy Never Let Go Either
In fact, in season 7,Lucy and Tim sleep together after a drama-packed gala, where she shows up wearing the necklace he gave her for Valentine’s Day.It was a romantic moment for the ages forThe Rookiefans — a time when the chemistry boiled over and neither could deny its power.
However, a magic moment after a wild night, where Lucy attends to Tim after he is injured, calming down a rowdy, intoxicated guest, doesn’t solve everything between them. For instance, before the breakup, a military colleague of Tim’s resurfaced, andTim broke some rules trying to handle the situation, in an attempt to protect Lucy and Lopez (Alyssa Lopez).
Tim’s mistakes meant that he had to deal with Internal Affairs, which led him to distance himself from Lucy romantically, but ultimately, as season 7 showed, he couldn’t stay away. However, she wore that necklace to get his attention — to get a rise out of him, as he was going to the gala with another woman, and that hurt her.
With Tim, it’s never simple and straightforward. Everyone calls it a slow-burning romance — something that smolders endlessly but doesn’t always burn bright. However, both characters are unable to commit to being apart, and have acted somewhat immaturely to provoke the other when they aren’t sure what they even want.
When it comes to love, it’s about the head and the heart. And what the heart wants isn’t always what’s best for a person. While Lucy may be meant for Tim, he has to put down his walls for good.The Rookiestar Tim must accept his past completely before he can really commit to Lucy, or she needs to not send him signals.
