Sometimes, the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and when a certainThe Rookiestar emotionally crushed his partner by ending things with her, he was actually trying to protect her -yes, people can break hearts for even the most poignant and caring reasons, and that’s justwhat Tim Bradford did to Lucy ChenduringThe Rookieseason 6.
For that reason,Lucy should think twice about restarting a relationship with Tim, despite their steamy hookup after the gala scene in season 7. Actions have consequences, or should. While Tim meant well, Lucy suffered when he dumped her, bringing tears to her eyes and triggering so much disbelief and misery. Watching her unravel onscreen during their breakup scene was wrenching.
Tim Initiated The Split With Lucy
He Brought The Heartache In The Rookie Season 6
It’s safe to say that a lot of fans are rooting for this duo. They know Tim made mistakes that led him to call it quits with Lucy in the season 6 episode, “Secrets & Lies,” as seen in the YouTube clip shown above, viaABC. One fan sympathized with the man who hurt Lucy so much, really staring into his soul:
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.
Lucy Took A Jab At Tim During The Season 7 Finale
She Wore A Necklace To Taunt Him Before Their Shocking Hook-Up
The Rookiefans find all the drama intoxicating. They’re hoping for more from this couple, and they may get their wish, as Melissa O’Neil, who plays Lucy, was spotted wearing Tim’s necklace atThe Rookie BTS’sTikTok.
When Tim planned to attend the season 7, episode 6 gala with another woman, Lucy put on the piece of jewelry he gave her on Valentine’s Day. Lucy and Tim hooked up later that night, after some wild drama unfolded.
This love token seems to signal more emotional fireworks in the distance. The next installment returns in January 2026, and it could be a barn-burner,where TIm and Lucy finally face facts - they need each other… they’re in love. They could stop with the “on-again-off-again” games and just be happy.
However, another scenario is that Tim could end up heartbroken if he tries to fix a relationship that’s already sustained so much damage. This time, he could be the one who cries. Love hasn’t been easy for this duo in the past, and the past is the best indicator of the future.
Tim’s got his demons - he’s haunted by his military past. Known as “the Reaper,” he was deadly in combat, but the loss of a couple of comrades hit him extremely hard, leaving him with so much guilt.
He doesn’t want to hurt anyone else, including Lucy. If he continues to live in the past, he might end up heartbroken inThe Rookieseason 8, which is slated for a January 2026 release date.
