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bronx-bomber87 · 8 days ago

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Hello Incredible Fandom and amazing readers! :) Holy fanfic fever dream on this one. Week after week I see why this season was in full lockdown. Like Eric it's rapidly becoming my fav. The giving season continues on with this ep. It's really fun to see them have fun. Especially after s6 and all the trauma. A day of them sneaking around and having sex whenever they can with a deadline? Sign me up. Straight fever dream content and I'm here for it. This one had me cackling and squeeing.

I was in shock in the best way. Writers be killing it with them this year. No complaints from me. Like at all. Haven't felt this consistently giddy since s5. Each ep is a glorious salve to my shipper heart that was so very damaged in s6. Another all around good episode as well. They're crushing that this season and then some. Having the show as a whole plus them be incredible? Quite happy. Also hoped everyone enjoyed Melissa's Social Media take over. She had so many goodies. I was in heaven. I'll take BTS all damn day. Let us dive into this fantastic ep.

7x12 April fools

I wasn’t expecting this as the cold open I will say. But I had zero idea of the premise of this one. So now that I know the ep in full it honestly makes sense. Like most things this season I am in the dark. Happy to be honestly. I'm a spoiler free square. It creates excitement like this for me every time we get a moment. I thought this would be an end-of-the-episode moment, but I'm very ecstatic that was the first of many moments for them. I'm always happy when they open the show. Just wasn’t expecting this in the least. Happily surprised. The giving season continues to give. And give it does. Holy hell.

Lucy is absolutely shameless in how she checks Tim out when he opens that door. I mean I can’t blame her. Man is looking fine and FIT. Don't blame her for wanting to climb him like a tree and wear out his branches. Those sweatpants are riding just low enough….We get to see that glorious chest of his and toned stomach. *fans self* I don’t blame her for wanting a piece. Something changed for her after that shop convo last ep. Unlocked something. I mean Lucy is just showing up for a booty call from Tim. A booty call and then some as we get to see as this episode unfurls.

Lucy doesn't even say hi back. Just launches into her plan to have him. She clearly isn’t ready for them to be back together yet. That much has been proven over the course of the season. But clearly is missing the physical aspect of their relationship. Hence this rouse of 'April Fools hall pass.' How long did she think of this idea? She is rambling but prepared af. Kudos to her for having the balls to just come here and get what she wants. Tim tries to combat her plan that A.F. is tomorrow not now. Lucy came prepped and she shoots it down immediately saying it's 12:01. So it is tomorrow. Now. Woman wants her some Tim Bradford so she is getting her some Tim Bradford.

'If anyone raises a flag.' Heh that was a given lets be honest. Telling Tim that if they get caught at any point (That was coming like a freight train cause they're terrible at being subtle.) They can claim "April Fools." Everyone can laugh and they get away with having a sex-filled day with no one being the wiser. I love him cutting of the continuance of her plan. She is in the middle of her sentence when he cuts her off with his lips. They move backwards in-sync of course. I love this shot of her hands on his hips kissing him. Pushing him back into his own house. Tim isn't fighting her in the least. He is more than happy to oblige but is very confused where this is coming from.

I will say my first thought was, is she just gonna come over whenever she wants him? Because if that’s the case she’s gonna be over a lot. heh. I didn't realize it would be the whole day at first. I love that she checks him out a second time after her final rant explaining her plan to get him into bed. I can't say I don't love horny Lucy. This is great. She is Thirsty af for Tim in this moment. Parched really. She is this entire ep. Tim isn’t going to fight having her in his bed but he is quite confused. He's getting lost in the details of it all and you can see Lucy becoming impatient LOL Like 'Uh huh. uh huh...' She just wants to get this man in bed already. Doesn't need him to be bogged down with pesky details of what this is or isn't.

Who knew Tim would be the talker? Not me. Lucy is indulging him at first. Nodding her head as he rambles on himself. Trying to process this whole thing. Melissa is crushing it with her expressions. She eventually cuts off his rambles. Slams that door forcefully getting his mind back on track. Wanting his pants off now. Hot damn. Also must say she must want him something fierce. To come over at exactly at 12:01, with this ludicrous excuse of a hall pass. They messy....And I wasn't sure I wanted messy but if this is how it's going to be. I am on board. Also we are getting our season's worth out of using his place. I love it. What a cold open. Half naked Tim, Lucy coming to seduce him, we're at his place and sexy times? I'm a happy girl.

Tim looks SOOO nervous about this 'prank.' What have you done to him Lucy Chen? LMAO I love it. I knew once I saw this moment we were in for a wild ride. One I was very happy to be on. Tim asking how this is going to go? The slight touching of his hand with her finger. Brazen. How can such a small touch send me spinning? I'm losing my damn mind over here.

'Just sitting closer than we normally are.' You're practically on top of each other. But what else is new honestly? Look at the ZERO space between them. ZERO. The skin to skin contact has me delirious. Look at how close they are when they're speaking. Like they're in their own world. Everyone else around them is just outside noise, that happens to be there. They're being as subtle as an avalanche right now. Do they really think they're good at being discreet?

For two highly skilled people who are amazing at their jobs, they're so clearly bad at this. Makes my heart so happy it's doing flips though. Haven't felt this giddy and squee-like since 5x10 when they were bombing the art of subtlety after their first date. Celina catches it instantly... Cause you two are broadcasting loudly without even knowing it. Her face is everything. Well done Lis. You crushing it with the expression. She's is the fandom in this moment. We are her.

Then there is Nolan. Being as perceptive as a rock when it comes to all this. Too wrapped up in his own shit to notice the fiery foreplay between these two. They even turn his problem into more flirty banter. To the point where Nolan just tunes out and they're back in their own world.

Lucy listing all the things he hates with a shit eating grin on her face. Be more in love with him Lucy I dare you. She is extra sunshine after a night with Tim. my god. Legit beaming. Not that I blame her... But she is all but shouting from the roof tops they had a good night together. She is so into him it's insane. Hopefully Tim can see what she is clearly throwing down at him.

If you watch closely they bump shoulders in the far shot. Tim rocks into her with flirty intentions. She is all smiles when he does. Look at them. Eric and Melissa are a god damn treasure Fandom. To do such small things that makes us lose our minds. We are blessed they are the captains of this fantastic ship. They’ve been obvious before but sweet lord. They're projecting it far and wide in roll call. I was ship high af at this point. And there is more to come.

Celina wastes no time trying to crack Lucy. Saying she’s glowing. LOL I mean….She is and has been since roll call and most likely long before that…. You’re as transparent as Tim is this season my girl. Celina coming right out and saying it. That she had sex. Lucy does a poor job of defending herself. Fighting Celina on it because well... No one can know.

Especially not this early in the day. It'll ruin all the naughty plans she has for them today. So instead of giving in she says she just feels extra sparkly. No honey, you had a very good night of hot sex with the love of your life. It’s exuding out of you. No doubt in my mind they went a few rounds before morning came.

Celina doesn’t let it drop and God bless her for it. Her face has me rolling so hard. We love you Celina haha Saying she saw her touch Tim’s hand. Yeah not as slick as you guys thought.....Subtle as a hammer per usual. Lucy trying to brush it off with a joke LOL 'Is that how you think sex works?'' I'm dying. lmao

Celina offers to be her Fort Knox of secrets but Lucy cant risk it. Lucy is clearly dying to talk and doesn’t. Holds strong against it. Stating ‘Nothing is going on.....’ Mmmhmm…As believable as your former rookie....Celina isn't buying what you're selling.

She is most definitely not ready to talk about it let alone dig deeper. What I do know is this is messy af. Delightfully so but definitely messy. Sleeping with him won’t un-muddy those already muddled thoughts and feelings you're having my dear. It's only going to increase them ten fold...

When it cut to giggling behind a closed door I about lost my mind. I was thinking 'I’m sorry are they’re making out in middle of the day at work and giggling? What is this glorious wonderland?' Also it was very hard to move past this scene to the rest of the episode. I wanted to live here and never leave. Look at how wrapped up they are in each other. Holy hell. Giving me 5x12 vibes. It is all hands hand hands. Is this real life? I felt like I was dreaming this was happening. His hands going for her hair and stopping himself. Moving down to her hips instead. Lucy isn't timid about being all over Tim either. She is HOT for this man and I am here for it. She was dying of thirst and this man was the only drinking source she needed. There's that song from Bruno Mars. 'Die with a smile.'

That's Lucy in this moment. If world was ending she wanted to die with a smile on her face being with him. Ain't nothing pulling her from this man. Look at her hands at the back of his head, and then on his face, as she goes in for a second kiss after Tim breaks off. Can't get enough of him. She is hungry for this man and I'm having to fan myself. Like two teenagers in love all hot and heavy. This is what people wanted to see in s5 when they were in hiding. Well we got it folks. Just a couple seasons later. I am deliriously happy. Seriously this season slowly repairing my battered shipper heart. I love how Tim keeps bringing up when they were together.

Or how they’re not together right now. Man has relationships on his mind. I love it. Tim being floored by her eager ferocity with him at work has me reeling. Saying how even when they were together they didn't do this. Lucy mentioning they didn't have a deadline of midnight before....I think she gave herself this deadline because, clearly, she wouldn't be able to stop if she didn't. There would be no way she could let him go if this wasn't enforced. She NEEDED to have an emotional boundary set.

It shows she isn't ready for reconciliation yet but is ok dipping her toe back in this way. You know she misses the physical connection they had. The writers made it crystal clear they had a very active sex life. (thank you writers for this btw) Of course she misses that side of it. She legit can't help herself. Moth to a damn flame. This is why she had them wait back in s5. She knew once they started they could not stop.

When she said 'Do you think it’s been long enough?' I thought 'Did they have an afternoon delight? And they are now passing the time to come back out by making out? Am I in a dream? Is this some crazy fanfic fever dream? ' I had to keep asking myself this. Also to pinch myself that Tim was just as damn eager to do this at work as her. Tim follow the rules Bradford enjoying carnal delights at work. Rules be damned if he gets to be with his girl. Definitely ok meeting her where she is at on this one. heh But for real Tim wanting to hookup at work on duty? Phew lord. The growth is crazy to witness I have to say. In the best way of course.

I adore Tim trying to extend their time together. Replying they could take a little more time....It's the cutest thing ever. My heart. Doesn't want to waste a second of this hall pass with her. Honestly he probably thought 7x06 was going to be it for a long time. So did I. But then the giving season gave me an episode of secret hook ups and flirting. *screams into a pillow* God I love this season you guys. I'm feeling very spoiled with this one. Lucy doesn't fight Tim's suggestion to stay longer. Is more than happy to dive back into making out some more. Look at her smile when he comes right back in for more kisses.

She is floating on air. As am I. *happy sigh* There's a great line from HIMYM. It's when Barney gets two bags of gummy bears for a buck, from the vending machine. 'It's Like, I don't even care what happens for the rest of the day.' That's Lucy in this moment. She is blissed out to the max. Doesn't matter what happens today. Her mood won't be ruined. Forever adore how handsy these two are when they kiss. Lucy has hers planted on his jaw. Tim's joining her face soon after. Resting on her shoulder because it doesn't make the whole journey. Lucy cutting him off. Saying they should get back to work....Doesn't seem like that's what you really wanna do though Luce lol

Lucy coming up with terrible reasons to get back to work. Like 'Things.' Her brain is so blissed out she can't even come up with proper terms haha This makes me so friggin happy. Lucy rights her ship just a bit and says 'crime'. Tim has zero interest in stopping crime atm....He begrudgingly lets her go and says if she insists....Following her lead just as he's done all season long. Lucy being cute and sassy af replying 'I do. I do insist.' I am heady off the cocktail that is our ship right now. Ship drunk and flying high myself. I love how he leans in before she leaves, and Lucy sweetly obliges with a quick kiss before they part.

Both smiling like the idiots in love they are as she does. It's the little things that always get me with these two. Always. Tim noticing she isn't public ready and tells her to fix her shirt. He tries to stop her but fails.. Her shirt being askew all but confirms they had work sex IMO. Not only that but never really straightened up from it. Holy crap… They messy in more ways than one. I love that out of the two of them she’s being the messy one right now. The more impulsive one. The one who isn't noticing her shit isn't squared away like she normally would. Her brain is flying sky HIGH on dopamine and sexy times that she isn't thinking straight.

The captain of her brain ship is drunk at the wheel and she is mighty fine with it. Horny for Tim Lucy is one I wouldn't mind revisiting again. Sweet lord. Of course it’s Celina who catches them. Her expressions are primo. I had 'Celina catches Chenford in the act.' on my bingo card. This isn’t what I pictured but nothing about this season is lol Curse my specificity though cause I said it would be at Lucy's. So I can only half cross it off. Maybe later this season? Could we possibly be so fortunate? Idk I might be getting greedy with that ha She doesn’t let them get off easy though as she shouldn’t. Tim saying ‘Ladies…’ hahaha my god he’s cute. I love him so much. *dreamy sigh*

We get one of my favorites as you all know. Field Chenford. They have chemistry to everything they do. The field is no exception. It's charged with it. It's when they are most in sync and share the same mindset. Well oiled machine in action. I just love it sfm. Now I love me some Field Tim as well. Mmmm. Why Metro Tim was so utterly attractive to me. Was Field Tim but even better cause he was running a whole team. Commanding things.

What I love so much is he's just so in control of everything and sure of himself. Dripping with confidence in what he's doing. I can never get enough of it. Also something about Lucy saying he will protect Livy did things to me. Things I can't properly write out but I was fanning myself. Clearly I find a man who can protect me very attractive. Mmm. Feral Caitlin was mighty pleased a couple times in this ep.

I LOVE Lucy having moment of hesitancy wanting to save Tim instead of Livy. Her gut reaction is to go to him. To protect her person at all costs especially in the field. She almost chooses him. Tim see's this and has to tell her to save Livy instead. *heart clutch* The trust between these two professionally is out of this world. After he tells her to go she just trusts he will be ok and will handle himself. That he's got this. That it's ok to leave him and go after her. Tim dispatches his guy shortly after.

Clearly someone told on them with Grey calling them out in the bullpen to his office. I mean it's not really that shocking they were caught by someone other than Celina.... There was a friggin officer walking by the room where they had their work hook up in. They also were happily giggling at a loud volume as well. It's like they wanted to be caught...

As subtle as a car alarm screaming out their 'prank.' repeatedly. Good thing pre-laid Lucy thought of this April Fools plan. Because post-sex Lucy's brain was shot LOL She was smart to have it in their back pocket if they were found out. To use it as an April fools joke to get their asses out of trouble. Which is exactly what she does.

Grey was pissssed though. His anger echoed through out that room. I felt it in my recliner lol .Good god she better get that promotion. That man was none too pleased with this development of their's. Once she comes down from her Tim sex-athon high she best get on studying for that for real. They are real cute with their smug smiles I will say. It's why Grey wants to rid them of it below.

Wade pranking them nearly killed me. I was low key thinking this was real. He acted a little too well. I'm with Lucy he scared me half to death for a moment though. His laughter always makes me happy though. It's so booming and joyful. You'd have to be dead inside not to enjoy it. Tim is none too pleased with this tactic.

Lucy looking in shock that just happened. Grey is enjoying his damn self afterwards. Saying it was worth it to wipe the smug smiles off their faces. Very cruel good sir LOL Telling them to remember this next time they wanna mess with him. Well done sir you got me.

Lucy looking every bit the bombshell as they step out of his office. Wearing the same outfit as the cold open. Proving she spent the entire night with him and had no time to change out at home. This thought makes me very happy. Also she is cool as a cucumber as they leave. Her plan unfolding exactly how she wanted it to. Not shaken in the least they almost got caught.

Man, constant secret sex with Tim is making her chill and decisive af LOL She knows down to the minute what time they have left. She is single-minded, as they all but race out of the station to get to his house and have one more round before this 'deadline' of theirs. Like they are legit racing. I’m surprised the camera could keep up with their in-sync lock step speed to have one more round.

Holy cow that woman wants her some Tim Bradford and vice versa. Tim is hot on her heels as they make their way out. Ready to be with his girl one more time before this deadline expires. He has so much pent up excitement he could pick her up and run them to his place easily. Especially after Lucy suggests they speed to get to their carnal destination faster. Can only imagine the explosion once they arrive there. Destroyed clothes and furniture would be my guess. This ep was extremely good to us. Sweet baby james....

Celina can't help but poke the bear as they all but run out of the station. Asking where they're going? Knowing damn well where they are going. They don't give her the time of day. Tim is already locked and loaded. He has nothing to say and let's Lucy dispatch of Celina. The wonderful thing is if Celina were to find out. She would keep their secret and be a wonderful confidante to Lucy. She is the Aaron of this situation on Chenford round 2 and I'm happy to have her.

I'm sure you're all probably wondering where this puts them? What does this mean? Well it means they messy for sure. Will this continue after this? I don't know how they go back to being 'colleagues'. after banging each other's brains out whenever they had the chance to this entire episode. If this does continue at some point will it be Tim to stop it? Because the man wants a relationship paired with all the physical goodies. Will it finally prompt the talk they need to have? Idk tbh. This season is a wild card in the best way. I'm delightfully surprised each week. I sure hope it prompts that talk.

I guarantee my perspective on this will be much different this summer. After the season is in hand. My in-depth ones might have a better answer then. I will say Lucy is fighting Tim still on some stuff. Like getting back together officially. She has been successful in fending that off, and failing on other things. Such as her physical draw to him. Like a moth to a blazing flame with that one. This is a step in the right direction as messy as it was. (and delightful as hell to watch) This entire season has been a slow thaw on her part. Tim slowly climbing his way back in. Each week is him making good on that promise he made to her in 6x10.

What I think prompted this whole thing was that shop scene at the end of 7x11. Why you ask? Well Tim being emotionally available and patient for one. Showing up for her constantly. Letting her know this new transparent Tim is here to stay. He has been building her up week in and week out. Even though she was very happy before with him. What he's doing now, this is something I'm sure she's always craved out of him. Something she was hoping they were headed to someday before they ended so abruptly. All this emotionally intimacy with him is igniting something in her.

It has revved her engine and she couldn't keep away from him any longer. I said couple eps ago Tim being changed, being open, and emotionally available was going to awaken her 'Why.' He continued on in '7x11.' and it instead of igniting her Why, it ignited her passion for him. One she has been trying so very hard to suppress. Craving that deep physical connection she can only get with him. Now, I've never been in love, but I can only imagine the heightened emotions during sex when you are, and how much better it must make it.

That is what she was really reaching out for here in this ep under the guise of a 'prank.' Wanted to have her cake and eat it too as it were. They can pretend all day long this was just a 'hall pass.' But no way in hell they aren't being emotionally charged during it all. I was talking to a friend about this, this morning and she had the best reply. That yes she was horny for Tim but the only person she was pranking with these hookups was herself. To think she isn't going to fall deeper in love with this transformed Tim...She's out of her damn mind. She already loved him but this is like taking a hot fudge sundae and making it even better with extra toppings. The toppings being change in this man she loves so deeply.

Whew *wipes brow.* Well hot damn I enjoyed writing about this one. Could not be more satisfied with this season if I tried. All the hiding and secrecy was worth this season. Worth the giddy excitement each week brings. THANK YOU x1000 to my incredible readers. Every like, comment (come chat with me on this one. how can you not? lets fangirl together) and reblogs means the world to me. They are the highlight of my week. I cannot wait to see what 7x13 has in in store for us. See you all then :)

Side notes-non Chenford

My wife is my bestie. Good man Wesley. You are a good one. Man loves his wife.

Hahaha Grey telling Nolan not to screw up an easy layup of a rookie. LOL He could ha

Heh having Tim come in and saying he takes TikTok. That it’s the worst of us LOL the irony I’ll love it. Sure Eric enjoyed that haha

Angela and Nyla getting a spa day haha well done ladies truly.

She used grumpy cop for the QR code. Oh my lord. Did enjoy him firing her stupid ass. Get her babe. What a dope to post such things.

Damn that kid lit Nolan up. Happens a lot my dude lol but I truly enjoyed his SL with him. Writers you've made me not bitch nearly as much about John. Miracle do happen.