Tim Breaks Up With Lucy - The Rookie

In this moment from 'The Rookie' season 6, episode 6, Tim (Eric Winter) tells Lucy (Melissa O'Neil) that he's not the man he thought he was and that she deserves so much better. Watch 'The Rookie' TUESDAYS 9/8c on ABC and Stream on Hulu.

[catchingsomezzzss]

Dear ABC,

You should be getting a call from my lawyers soon for a lawsuit for emotional and mental damages.

Thank you.

[josepha]

Let's remember: their love for one another hasn't gone anywhere. They are still very much so in love with each other.

[lillikenyon]

That kiss from Tim showed he’s clearly still in love with her. He’s just trying to protect her and right now he thinks leaving will.

[nannerz]

She literally starts to comfort him immediately and shows her support and that she's not going anywhere and then he breaks up with her like wow dude You don't get to decide that for her

[lisarm]

My favourite acting moments was when Tim said “you have to let me finish. This is very hard for me to say”
and when Lucy’s hand raises in anger and frustration and you could see Tim’s hand holding hers 🥺
and when you can nearly see Lucy about to cry 😢

MASTERPIECE PERFORMANCE BY BOTH!!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🤧

[TheSnackWrap]

The look she gives him at 1:53 is something else. Feels so real - the hurt, the anger, the disappointment, everything mixed into one.

[chanelc]

Tim needs to wake up and fix this ASAP. Tim and Lucy need to get back together. They are the only reason why I’m still watching this show.

[moniquesalls]

I feel so bad for Tim. His past self and his past mistakes came back to bite him, and now he feels like he no longer deserves Lucy because he did horrible things in the past, lied to his current superiors, and endangered Lucy, Tamara and Lopez. He is closing his heart again because he doesn't want to be the cause of someone he cares about getting hurt, or do anything to ruin other people's lives. I hope that he will be able to get the help he needs to let go of his demons, get back to being the Tim that everyone knows he can be, and that he and Lucy will be able to get back together and reconcile after he loses sight of himself.

[culvermoon]

I've watched this particular scene at least a a dozen times and I cry each time. Eric Winter and Melissa O'Neil are the only reason I watch The Rookie and scenes like this are why. They always deliver.

[gyuri]

The kiss Tim gave Lucy on her forehead means something for the future

[olivnight]

Melissa and Eric carry this show on their shoulders. It’s not only that their characters are the most interesting in the show but it’s also their acting. Two of them are making their characters seem absolutely real. Brilliant acting! And a brilliant though painful scene.

[justme]

this was the sadness scene ever 💔 they NEED to get back together. I can’t handle this.

[becky]

I have never been so devastated over a storyline 😭 Praying that they get back together quickly and the writers do it well this time! 💔💔

[kevinhazelton]

He really hurt her here! I’m so mad with him but I understand him.Been here.Lucy the best.

[haileybradshaw]

A round of applause to Eric and especially Melissa on this scene. They embody such emotions while delivering their lines. My heart broke for Lucy when she said, "Why're you doing this?!"

I can only hope to see them get their accolades one day!

Can't wait for the next episode. To ease the sting AND having to wait 3 weeks, ABC should announce season 7's renewal 👀

[adlaeti]

it's been so hard for Lucy this season😭😭let her be happy please

[starlight]

Didn’t want to see this the first time. No one ordered a Chenford break up after waiting years for them to get together. Kudos to Eric and Melissa for the fantastic acting though.

[ReneeK]

I honestly never loved a show this much, the fact I actually cried at this scene shows how well made this show is & how beautifully made this scene was.. Although we are all pissed right now over this, the writers did a damn good job & I hope we get 10 more seasons 😊

[justnessi]

Tim loves Lucy so much, but at this moment in his life, he doesn't love himself at all. This might be his lowest point, even worse than Isabel leaving. Lucy brought so much light and joy into his life, but her love can't heal everything. Tim hasn't let anyone, not even her, into the part of his life connected to his service in the army. And now, this darkness clouds the light that Lucy's love brings. Leaving her is his way of expressing love at this moment; he believes he's protecting her from himself because Tim is a fierce protector at heart. He's ashamed of who he is, doesn't recognize himself, and feels that Lucy deserves better while he doesn't deserve her love and support. Hopefully, therapy will help him confront his demons from the past. Though it's painful and still hasn't sunk in, it's true to who Tim is. I believe they'll be together again soon, stronger and happier than ever.

Eric and Melissa completely blew me away with their acting in this scene; so genuine, raw, I felt like I was the one breaking up with someone and being broken up with at the same time. Chenford, in my opinion, is the strongest point of this series; their relationship is the heart of the show. They drew me in and kept me hooked, and I believe the showrunners and producers won't ruin them.

[xboxwii]

I’ve been rewatching The Rookie and seeing Lucy take L after L is heartbreaking. She goes through some of the worse situations out of any of the characters. Tim was the one person that she loved to be with and the fact she loss him is probably the worst she will feel…unless Tim dies. The L in Lucy is apparent.