Bradford Tells Grey About Dating Lucy - The Rookie

Bradford (Eric Winter) talks to Sgt. Grey (Richard T. Jones) about dating Lucy (Melissa O'Neil). Later, he tells her he's made a big decision about his career. Watch 'The Rookie' TUESDAYS 8/7c on ABC and Stream on Hulu.

[bleudiamondbleu]

He didn’t go to New York for Rachel.
He didn’t retire for Ashley.
But he took that desk job for Lucy despite making jabs about desk jobs since season 1.
That boy is in love.

[noyes]

For those who are worried Tim is giving up so much for Lucy. I think Lucy is the reason Tim still has a career to begin with. When she met him he was in a downward spiral after everything that happened with his ex wife. She stopped him from doing something really stupid. Lucy in many ways saved him from himself and made him a better person and officer. Lucy didn't ask Tim to give up anything. He chose to do it. Because he wanted too. If she had asked him, then yes I'd say resentment would come into play. But she didn't ask him. She was the one who helped study for his sergeant test and totally supported him. She was also the one who offered to change stations. He's the one who decided to take steps to stay without her input. Tim seems to know what he wants. And that's a future with Lucy. He doesn't want to go all day without seeing her and possibly all night. Yes, he's making a sacrifice for their relationship to have a chance to grow and ultimately be end game. Let's not forget that Tim is older then Lucy. Further into his career and in a different place. I think he knows what he wants. It's her. And that's all that matters to him. The man is in love.

[haileynicole]

This show is amazing! Love that he went and told Grey and basically saying that Lucy is the one. Please renew for a season 6

[charms]

I really appreciate the maturity of this relationship. The lack of drama, clear communication teasing fun al of it.

[betterwithsparkle]

Swoon worthy. The way this was written and acted was just *chefs kiss*. The surety Tim has when telling Grey how it’s serious and in agreeing to take whatever job, and in how he just steps up and does the hard thing so Lucy’s career isn’t affected, is so beautifully in character and yet shows a whole new facet of Tim.

[jojoorsmth]

Tim: won’t go to NY for Rachel
Tim: won’t retire for Ashley
Also Tim: IMMEDIATELY gets desk job for Lucy-

[petri]

He took a desk job for her….I can’t. Tim knows she’s the one and was willing to do whatever he needed for them to be together at the same station. He’s so in love with her 😭 I love LOVE!

[becky]

In my opinion, this is the best ship I’ve ever witnessed. The writing, acting, just everything about it has been absolutely spot on. Ugh I ADORE them ❤

[cindybee]

This is such a wholesome and truly romantic gesture from Tim ‘married to his job’ Bradford. He’s always been soft for Lucy but this was on another level 🫶🫶🫶

Also, I love seeing how Chenford’s dynamic has changed as well. Before it was more like a longing but now they’re full on dating and in love

[virginiajb]

I love how the writers are developing Chenford. I love this scene with Grey because It shows that Tim is really decided to be with Lucy at all costs. I hope they continue having this wonderful relationship forever.

#ChenfordEndgame
#Chenford

[Lorena-ccbg]

That DOOR SLAM at the end though!!! Such a perfect #CHENFORD The fact that Sgt. Grey “suspected” it aka knew lol!!!! The love they both feel and have for each other! 😍 Tim knows she’s the one and so does Lucy! Their risk is totally worth it!🥰Can’t wait for the reaction of the rest of the team!!!

[Showlover]

Tim really is a selfless man, and this is in line with his character. He covered up Isabel’s addiction, he considered moving to NY for Rachel, and he did this so Lucy wouldn’t be treated as a newbie in another station. He’s amazing!

[cassidypaterson]

The 'I'm hoping we're good at more than just that' line had my jaw open on the floor

[S_P]

I never expected this. 😳 Wow! It's a 180-degree-change of character for Tim and without Lucy requesting anything. 😍 Well done writers and also well played by the actors. Oh and I love how Grey confirmed the speculation of so many Chenford-shippers that he knew or at least suspected them dating. Also that he gave them the chance to come clean without push or confront them. 👍
YES for season 6! 🙋‍♀️

[ImpossibleByeEdits]

I swear all of the little details/Chenford moments put into this episode are everything!! And it's not even a midseason or season finale. They were a quarter of the screen time for this episode and I am living for it. 💕💕💕

- Lucy and Tim struggling to not hold hands as they were walking in
- Lucy looking Tim up and down as he walks through the station door
- Chenford still being playful and continuing pranks (Lucy Lessons) even once together
- Lucy calling herself Tim's girlfriend and saying this is the best relationship she's been in
- Tim saying this is a serious relationship to Grey (and Grey not even questioning it like he did when Tim asked about NYPD for Rachel)
- Lucy pulling lint off Tim's uniform
- Tim carrying the war bags
- The hug when Tim visits Lucy at her apartment
- Neither one of them even considering breaking up- it was just assumed one of them would leave the station
- Lucy saying it should be her who leaves (Tim finally has someone who puts him first)
- Tim taking a desk job so he can still see Lucy every day
- Tim putting his hand on the wall so Lucy didn't hit her head
- Lucy eyeing Tim up as he takes his shirt off
- Tim never looking away from Lucy's face as he takes his shirt off
- The makeup team adding a spinal scar at the bottom of Tim's back (in addition to two other scars- not sure if added or are the actor's)

[KathrynCeleste]

It’s official, I’m in a Chenford hangover, the ending was so PERFECT 🥰

[MidnightMusings]

“I will go down with this ship, I won’t put my hands up and surrender” - (Dido) and the #chenford Army

[HariSeldon]

When they tell the rest of the crew, I want to see one person happy and the rest groan before revealing they had a pool going, having known all along.

[aldenmclure]

Tim has always been able to separate his personal life from the job. No personal talk in the shop. But not with what he feels for Lucy. And he gave up being on patrol where real police work happens that he loves for the one that he loves. This really should tell her and everyone who knows him how much he loves her.

[katrinalilomaiava]

Those of us that watch Rookie’s from day one, understand exactly what’s going on just knowing how they have developed as T.O/Rookie what Lucy has done for Tim to get to where he’s at and he’s Career, now he is willing to step up and do the same for Lucy. These two are in love and making it happen for themselves to be happy ❤