#the rookie 4x18
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forbescaroline Ā· 2 months ago
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235 FAVORITE SHIPS OF ALL TIME (ranked by my followers) 23. tim bradford and lucy chen - the rookie
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bronx-bomber87 Ā· 11 months ago
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Happy Weekend all :) First off sorry I forgot to thank everyone last ep. My Chris rage was immense so it knocked me off kilter haha So thank you all for reading ā¤ļø Weā€™ve hit another fav on my list. The dance alone makes this episode amazing. Itā€™s also the things leading up to it that are also great. This definitely has the why arenā€™t you together moment? Excited to cover their iconic dance. Letā€™s get going.
4x18 Backstabbers
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We begin with Tim telling Lucy they're not riding together. That she's with Nolan and he's with Aaron today. I love Lucyā€™s little nose scrunch. Clearly not happy she has to ride with someone else for her shift. Riding with Nolan wasnā€™t on her list of things she wanted to do today and it shows. I can't get over her dislike of being separated from him for the day. I do love her sassy reply though. Canā€™t let him know not riding with him bums her out.
Also we all know he would rather be riding with her as well. But you know neither of them can admit as such. Because god forbid we do that eh? So they bury their feelings in their banter per usual. Definitely got that old married couple energy going on here. The sassy eyebrow pump she does is so cute. Tim is gonna miss her we all know it haha We also get that Tall/Smol shot I love so much as well. Always happy to get one of those.
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They pass Webb on their way to the kit room. He tells Tim what a good job he did on the Stewart case. Lucy is smiling then putting things together. Saying isnā€™t she the one who solved it? The one who made the connection? Also that she got punched in the face while arresting him...
Tim cutely says ā€˜Youā€™re jealous.ā€™ Clearly amused by this reaction of her's. Then goes on a classic Tim rant. Asking if thatā€™s why she does this job? For high fives from Webb? We all know thatā€™s not what sheā€™s asking for here Timothy. Lucy tells him it would be nice to have some recognition. It is part of the reason she took being his side. Amongst other reasonsā€¦.
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He then does what he thinks she wants and it backfires. Pretty badly. This isnā€™t what she meant by recognition. I do love him winking at her while heā€™s explaining it to Webb. Saying how he couldnā€™t have solved it without her. All it does it make Tim look even better. Because Webb just continues to praise Tim. He can't possibly think that's what she wanted LOL Now it looks like he is being selfless and sharing credit.
Lucyā€™s reaction is hilarious when he asks her if she feels better? Cleary not Timothy... She is still pissed because this is after the fact. She wanted the recognition when the case happened. Not after when Timā€™s name was already the arresting officer. It's not the same thing. Oh my love you arenā€™t getting whatā€™s sheā€™s throwing down right now ha Her body language and facial expression expressing her discontent with him.
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Aaron joins them and makes the worst decision he could. Kissing Timā€™s ass. Idk why he would think this was a good idea. Especially after riding with the female version of Tim LOL Tim is straight forward with Aaron. Tells him to not kiss ass and set up the shop. He turns to Lucy looking for advice. Wisdom of any kind. She is the Tim dictionary after all. No one better to go to about this man.
Unfortunately she is too caught up in own thing to dispense anything helpful. Just goes off on a rant about credit. How he shouldn't let Tim just steal it from him. Poor Aaron is like 'uhhh but Iā€™m a rookieā€¦so that is not helpful at all' ha I love her pout and restlessness as the scene ends. Lucy is so salty and needs to vent. Aaron is not your guy for that sadly.
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We catch up to Lucy full on ranting to Nolan about Tim. Telling him itā€™s not even about the recognition. I meanā€¦it kinda is ha She continues on saying how every single case file has Timā€™s name on it. How sheā€™s the one filing all the reports for it. She asks Nolan how sheā€™s supposed to take on more responsibility if no one knows what sheā€™s capable of? Nolan being the dope he is tries to get factual on her. *sigh* John this is why you are just friends LOL You clueless dope.
Asking her 'Wasnā€™t riding with Tim her idea?' Lucy says yes cause he takes on all the high profile cases. Which is huge for her. Nolan adds in that she is seeing a down side to that now? She nods and he continues to put his foot in his mouth cause Nolan. Saying she should just get reassigned then. Tim would understand. (I donā€™t know he would...) Also that's not what she wants at all. She was upset they weren't riding for one day together. So there's no way she's walking away from being his aide.
Nolan is being such a man right now. Trying to solve her problems when she just wants to vent. To hear ā€˜yeah that sucks .ā€™ Or ā€˜Tim should give you creditā€™ I love her calling him out on it. Like listen John you are here to listen not problem solve haha Luckily he does as such and repeats back that Tim is the "worst" (I mean heā€™s not she just stupid frustrated with her work hubby ha). Lucyā€™s cute little smile after he does is adorable. Like good boy Nolan. ha
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We flit back to Tim and Aaron. He tells Tim heā€™s ready for any test he wants to throw his way. Tim says thatā€™s why heā€™s not going to. That Harper is a great T.O. (Look how far weā€™ve come since s2. My heart.) Heā€™s been on the job long enough he doesn't need them. He lets Aaron know today isnā€™t about if he will make it. Itā€™s about what kind of officer he will become when he does.
Aaron asks Tim how theyā€™re gonna find that out? Tim says by figuring out his superpower. He starts to list everyoneā€™s. Heā€™s spot on for Harper and of course for his girl. I mean her empathy is one of her biggest strengths. She is very good at adapting to any situation. I mean her biggest adaption was Tim at first. Hehe It is her superpower no doubt.
He then says Nolan talks a lot LMAO Aaron isnā€™t disagreeingā€¦.I love Timā€™s answer to his follow up question. That if he doesnā€™t have one heā€™ll be Smitty Haha Aaron looking nervous and feeling like this is still a Tim test somehowā€¦I mean it is. Just a character based one. Which is pretty damn important to Tim Bradford. So...you should be nervous. lol
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This next portion for Tim and Aaron is hilarious. Theyā€™re called to a guy magnet fishing. He tells them he found something strange. Itā€™s a sword. Aaron mentions a murder that involved decapitation recently. Tim tells the man theyā€™ll need to take it. He looks bummed but says at least he can get money on something else.
Aaron panics and levels Tim. Knocks him to the ground immediately. Poor Tim and his back issues. I have those now it hurts to watch him tackle him to the ground like that. Tim makes a crack saying 'Clearly being able to identify fake grenades is not his super power.' LOL Aaron makes a face and we see Timā€™s back covered in goose crap hahaha Oh Aaron is bombing left and right.
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They're back in the shop and Tim is eating his potential super powers for breakfast. Kudos to Aaron for suggesting more and more though. Except Tim is destroying every single of one of themā€¦Itā€™s so funny to watch. I mean itā€™s not funny for poor Aaron LOL Just more proof no challenges him like Lucy. Truly no one can match what she brings to their dynamic. You know Tim feels it when sheā€™s absent. So he is just mowing down Aaron in the process haha poor guy. I do love Aaron though. Heā€™s such a goober and it shows through out the rest of this season and into the next. He was a great addition to the cast.
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Tim and Aaron respond to domestic call. This man just got paroled and wants to see his son. His ex is fighting him saying he can't be anywhere near them. Tim takes the man's ID to run him and Aaron asks to talk to the man. He does a good job calming him down with his own experience. Tells him Iā€™m sure heā€™s dreamt of this moment for years.
Heā€™s also sure this wasnā€™t how he expected it to go down. That he needs to remember itā€™s been years for them. They've been living their lives while he was gone. So they might not be ready but someday they might. Gives him his card and the number for James if he needs it. They can help him get back on his feet when he's ready for it. Tim walks up and tells him good job. Finally got one right. Yay Aaron.
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Tim walks up to Aaron at the wedding reception to discuss his super power. Wanting to make sure he knows what it is. He's been searching for their entire time together. Tim tells him that itā€™s experience with being incarcerated. Clearly he has a connection to those that have been in prison. That empathy and compassion is what he can build his career on. Gah I love when heā€™s in teaching mode. Fine af. *fans self* Teach away sexy. This scene ends with funny bit about the park moment haha I enjoyed them together a lot.
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This next moment is an all time fav of mine. Tim surprising Lucy not once but twice with his actions. First off by bringing up that dance he 'owes' her from 3x14. You know Tim kinda made the first move with her more than once before they were together. 3x14 being one and this being another. Heā€™s the one to bring the dance back up. A dance Iā€™m sure she never expected him to bring back up. We all know he wanted to dance with her and this was his sly way of doing that. So he uses the guise of saying it's still owed to her.
Tim ā€˜I donā€™t do weddingsā€™ Bradford wants to dance with his girl. This is his way of getting that but still being himself about it. Acting like he has to do this. When Iā€™m sure that dance has been on his mind on and off since that moment happened. We see right through you Timothy but it's ok hehe The absolute sass from Lucy is on par for her. Always toe to toe with him. She too is excited heā€™s cashing this in. You can tell she is happy he remembered this dance. A debt was owed hehe Tim making a face but you know he loves it. She is his equal in so many ways but especially for banter. Tells him like it is and he keeps coming back for more.
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Ahhh these two idiots in love. Looks at this man when she takes his hand. That is his full blown Lucy smile. That 'Iā€™m a goner for this woman and would do anything for her.' smile. She is the only one who brings that out in him. Heā€™s so love with her at this point youā€™d have to be blind not to see it. He lights up when she takes his hand and makes a classic Lucy expression at him. You could power a city with that smile of his. The way they walk onto the dance floor you'd think they were each others date to this party.
Harperā€™s daughter earlier said she liked her mom with James. Noting that ā€˜Youā€™re happy when youā€™re around him.ā€™ These two are never happier than when they are around each other. Their true selfā€™s come out and they are radiating joy. Look at those two above. They are carefree and light as a feather in this moment. Projecting heart eyes as far as the eye can see. Youā€™re never gonna see them be this way with their current SOā€™s. They donā€™t bring out the best in them. Anyone around them can see theyā€™re gone for one another. Except themā€¦.
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Tim is heart eyes galore for his girl from the minute they hit the dance floor. Lucy is flying pretty high herself. Look at the way she is looking at him in that first gif. Transparent as ever at hiding her feelings for him. Tim starts off with the thing he knows is bugging her. He didnā€™t spend the day with her but he knows her. Knows it ate at her all day long. He also knows it's something he needs to rectify.
Lucy has simmered down at this point about it. Itā€™s evident in her reply to him. Tim forges forward anyways. I do want to note the eye contact between these two. It never breaks as they speak to each other. It's so intimate. I love him gesticulating his fingers around her hand. Re-wrapping them around hers as he explains himself. It's a cute fidgety thing he does while trying to get what he needs to say out. It's the little things I love so much .
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He starts out STRONG complimenting her. Not only complimenting her but saying she is in the top 5 heā€™s ever trained.(Psst. She was the best one.) No better praise she could receive in this moment than that. Lucy being Lucy has to make a joke. She craves his praise but also canā€™t handle it at the same time. I feel that girl Iā€™m the same way. Tim is looking down at her with massive heart eyes might I add. Saying he wants her to have a successful career.
He wants to support her career the way sheā€™s always supported his. No hesitation and putting her first. Look at the way she is beaming up at him when he says this. The way she's searching his face as he speaks. Gah how do these two not know theyā€™re in love? Honestly. She looks so enamored with him as heā€™s talking. Their smiles and heart eyes are so loud. Theyā€™re screaming how they feel to the entire party.
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Tim shocks her even further with his next set of comments. Lucy is already on cloud 9 as is. Heā€™s asked her to dance, heā€™s complimented her in the best way and said he wants her career to be successful. She is in serious shock when he tells her heā€™s listing her on all future reports as the arresting officer. Lucy is in awe of this man right now. Not only for doing this but for how heā€™s grown. As a person and as a sergeant.
For him to step aside like this and give her the glory. To put her career ahead of his so she can succeed. The way she says ā€˜But youā€™re senior officer.ā€™ Reminds me of her in 5x12 being in the same amount of disbelief replying ā€˜But thatā€™s a desk jobā€¦.ā€™ Lucy canā€™t believe what heā€™s giving her and putting aside. He finishes it off with his version of I love you at this point. Saying she deserves to be recognized. What he's also saying is she deserves to be recognized by him. He's so damn soft in the delivery of his words. His body language also as relaxed as we've ever seen it.
The way he looks at her while he says this. Be still my heart. Screaming his feelings in this moment without realizing. Showing Lucy he hears her and has done something about it. That he cares, wants her to be a success, and that heā€™s putting her first just like she always has done for him. Lucy is sassy in her retort because she can be. (Ainā€™t no one else talking to this man the way she does) She is looking up at him with the same amount of affection he's shooting her way. Telling him 'Youā€™re right I do. Thank you.' haha Look at her. Sheā€™s saying I love you right back in this moment. *sigh* These two.
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Everything about this moment makes me squee. The non stop romantic looks theyā€™re throwing each others way. The way theyā€™re gazing into each other eyes the entire time. Forgetting everyone else there and the fact that they can see this love fest. Then comes the cutest most carefree part. Look at the smiles on these two! Theyā€™re so gone for each other at this point. I imagine this would be similar to how theyā€™ll dance at Nolanā€™s wedding. With a little more closeness and kisses ha
Seriously though. Have we ever seen Tim this happy and relaxed? Only when heā€™s with her. Itā€™s oozing out of him in S4. The laughing, the smiles, Lucy complimenting his moves. That glorious smile of his when she does. Be more in love you two. If someone just saw these gifs no context. Theyā€™d think they were a couple in love having the time of their lives on the dance floor. Itā€™s hard to believe they were dating other people at this point. I mean look at this scene. They look so damn happy together. Truly just enjoying one anotherā€™s company.
Lucy is beaming with happiness when he spins her around. How he leans into her as he spins her around. Her laughter as she leans into him after he does. My heart is gonna implode from the cuteness everyone haha Thereā€™s a reason itā€™s one of my all time fav moments. Itā€™s so sweet Imma get diabetic. Such a good episode I cannot. One of my favs of the season. For this moment alone right here. *sigh* I love them. Moments like this I knew were cementing them for s5. Slow burn at its finest.
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Side notes- non Chenford
James and Nyla ā¤ļø
Grey, Wes and James making the video while Silas critiques them is hilarious. Makes me laugh everytime cause theyā€™re so bad LOL
Thank you again to everyone. You all are the best for your continued support. The likes, comments and reblogs are everything to me see you all in 4x19 :)
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karihighman Ā· 6 months ago
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tim bradford šŸ¤ being lucy chenā€™s #1 fan
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sweetcarolinejane Ā· 6 months ago
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Today on Caroline finally watches the Rookie. . .
CHEN FINALLY GOT THAT DANCE WITH TIM!! The whole reception scene was just šŸ˜ but when Tim took her hand. . . Omg šŸ« 
I really hope this means Chenford is coming soon!!!
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she-ismysun-archive Ā· 9 months ago
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šŸ—£ļøONE MORE SLEEP (really 2 if you donā€™t have cable like me)
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DOES IT EVER DRIVE YOU CRAZY, JUST HOW FAST THE NIGHT CHANGES šŸ„¹šŸ¤
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livelovecaliforniadreams Ā· 8 months ago
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#He Does Them With Her
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chenfordsource Ā· 8 months ago
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how to ask your partner to dance: from nervous words to no words required requested by @watmalik
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chenfordsbee Ā· 2 years ago
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three times tim prioritized lucy over his career šŸ„¹
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tim-lucy Ā· 11 months ago
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canon chenford project ā€ ā†³Ā [8/12] easily missed details
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redpinkwine Ā· 5 months ago
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Omg I'm so obsessed with them this is so embarrassing shut uppp šŸ˜­šŸ˜­
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thena0315 Ā· 8 months ago
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Chenford at Wedding Events
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karihighman Ā· 2 years ago
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always a good time to bring this back šŸ’ƒšŸ•ŗā™„ļø
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coincidenceconnection Ā· 2 years ago
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They danced together - how do they not know they're in love?!
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I will be mad if there's not a station wide betting pool on when these two get together šŸ˜
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renegadesstuff Ā· 2 months ago
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TIMOTHY 'I DON'T DO WEDDINGS' BRADFORD šŸ„¹šŸ¤
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livelovecaliforniadreams Ā· 8 months ago
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First Dance vs. Second Dance
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chenfordsource Ā· 11 months ago
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CHENFORD COUNTDOWN counting the days to season six || day 224
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