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As someone who watched a certain breakup unfold live back in the day on Castle and was not happy with how it played out, I can only hope for a more gratifying storyline and outcome now for Chenford.

Alexi, I hope you have learned from past mistakes 👀

#chenford #the rookie #castle #trying to stay hopeful over here #even when it's hard #but chenford is and always will be endgame #let's just hope they do this justice #cause these characters deserve it #as do the actors and us fans

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"I know you care about me–love me,” she corrects herself, smiling at the word. “And I don't doubt that you want to be with me or anything–"  "Lucy." "Right… I just… I've never been in love before. Not really, you know? I had relationships before, but you were the one that changed everything for me.” She smiles softly, fidgeting with her hands. “I know what you had with Isabel was special, and I had a front-row seat to how much you loved her, and how much losing her nearly destroyed you. But I guess I always thought she was the one that got away for you. The love of your life nothing else would compare to." Lucy feels bare. It's the ultimate hidden part of her that she's sharing with him, and it feels like a rock has been lifted from her chest. Whatever happens next, the truth is out. Her doubts and insecurities are all on the table.

-you can see it with the lights out by @timandlucy (submitted by @chenfordspiral)

#i love love loooove this one #it’s so good #and this quote in particular is just perfection #so so beautiful and vulnerable and just everything #fic rec #chenford #chenford fanfiction #chenford fanfic quotes

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I move through the world with the heartbroken (my longings stay unspoken)

The first time Tim spoke to Lucy again after the parking lot was six days later. Somehow, they had managed to avoid each other until today, and he wasn’t sure if he should love or hate it. But he couldn’t dwell on that too much right now, not when he knew she’d just come back from an intense standoff with a suspect that left said suspect dead and her with a bullet in the vest. Again. 

And even though he wanted, hell, needed to keep his distance from her because he didn’t deserve to be in her presence anymore, he couldn’t stop himself from checking in with her anyway. Because he would always care and worry about her and love her with everything he had. It’s why he walked away in the first place.

You want the best for the people you love, and he wasn’t what was best for Lucy.

“Are you okay?”

She stuttered to a halt, turning her head slightly to glance up at him.

“Yeah, I’m fine.”

He could see that she wasn’t, though. She was clearly still rattled about what had happened earlier that day. Or maybe it was him she was skittish and uncomfortable around now, not that he could blame her for that.

“Lucy-“

“I said I’m fine, Sergeant Bradford. Don’t pretend like you suddenly care about my wellbeing.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“You know exactly what that means. You don’t get to worry about me anymore. You walked away from me, so you have to live with the consequences. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back out on patrol. Sir.”

Before he could even utter a single syllable in response, she had turned on her heels and was gone.

Well shit.

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#chenford #the rookie #lucy chen #tim bradford #chenford fanfic #chenford fanfiction #post 6x06 #sorry but this isn't happy

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Tim looks on, horrified, as Lucy adds a sliced pickle to each of the oreos and then puts the other half back on top, sandwiching the pickle between the two halves of the cookie. He takes a step back from her but can't bring himself to go too far. His forehead pinches together, and he says, "If I have to watch you eat that, I'm going to be sick." Lucy tilts her head, smirks at him. "Don't watch then." She bumps him with her hip and laughs as if it's the most obvious answer. And then, calling his bluff, she eats the abomination in a single bite. When Tim physically retches, Lucy rolls her eyes. "And you say I'm the dramatic one." "I think this allows me to be a little dramatic. That is disgusting, Lucy." Lucy eats another oreo, smiles widely—too wide almost, and totally teasing—like she takes joy in his disgust, and says, "You really shouldn't knock it before you try it. It's really good." She rubs her hand over her belly. "The baby likes it." Somehow he doesn't believe that. Tim juts his chin in her direction. "Oh yeah, how can you tell?" he asks. "Because she is going crazy right now. Feel." Lucy steps to him, grabs his hands, and places them against her stomach. He feels a strong kick against his palm. Lucy places her hands on his chest and slides them up and over his shoulders, lacing her fingers together behind his neck. She's smug. She leans forward on the balls of her feet, and he waits until the absolute last second to turn his head so her lips land on his cheek. He whispers in her ear, "Did you ever think maybe she's telling you to knock it off?"

-you are my craving by @roselarkiin (submitted by @chenfordspiral)

#aaaah this is such a happy comfort fic for me #the way i smile and cackle every time i read it #go read it if you need some cheering up #fic rec #chenford #chenford fanfiction #chenford fanfic quotes

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The truth is, Lucy kind of has a crush on Tim. It sounds so juvenile to say it that way, but it’s also fairly accurate. After all, how can she not? He’s hot. Not to mention the fact that beneath his gruff exterior is a kind and caring heart. It’s not like it’s serious or anything, and she has no doubt it will pass once she’s not riding with him every day. But she likes him. So when he tells her he doesn’t think she has what it takes to be a UC, Lucy decides she absolutely can’t pass up an opportunity to simultaneously prove her point, mess with him, and maybe test the waters just a little.

-Slowly and then all at once by @makeitastrength (submitted by @silverskull)

#my god this fic is absolutely amazing #a masterpiece #if you haven't read it yet for some inexplicable reason - GO READ IT NOW #fic rec #chenford #chenford fanfiction #chenford fanfic quotes

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“You won’t know until you try. And you know you think he’s cute.” Tim? Cute? That wasn’t exactly the first word that came to mind. Incredibly stubborn, maybe. Old school chivalrous, grumpy yet shockingly caring, a control freak and a schemer, and one of the best cops she knew. But cute? Lucy looked back at him with a frown. Not cute. But he did have ruggedly sculpted cheekbones, intense blue-gray eyes, and a mouth that rarely smiled. When it did, it was… nice. Like he’d opened a door to a secret part of himself that almost never saw the sunlight. “You totally just spaced out staring at him, didn’t you?” “Wha— no!” Lucy protested, knowing that Tamara would probably know she was lying. “Okay, do you have anything helpful to say? Because my lunch break is almost over.”

-Shattering Glass and Gunshots by @kanerallels (submitted by @hecckyeah)

#I really need to go read this #because this looks soo interesting and exciting #chenford #chenford fanfiction #chenford fanfic quotes

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She stares at him with a look he never wants to remember – pain and heartache, fear, and a tiny bit of hope. Hope that he won’t do it. But he does.

-What About Us by @stina-bo-bina (submitted by @makeitastrength)

#oof #this hits HARD now #😭😭😭 #my heart hurts #chenford #chenford fanfiction #chenford fanfic quotes

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Officer Chen must notice the overwhelmed expression on his face because she tells him “I know Sergeant Bradford seems scary, but trust me he has good heart. He wants to make sure he trains only the best officers, and he does. I know because he trained me.” She adds with a satisfied smile and an almost dance like twist of her body. Maybe she can help him survive his training. “Any tips for getting on his good side?” “Yeah, don’t expect it to happen anytime soon.” “How long did it take you?” “About a month, but then again I’ve always been the exception with him and not the rule.”

-Rookie Mistake by @westwingwolf (submitted by @chenfordspiral)

#aaah I love this little AU so so much #and it's so good #just re-read it the other day to get cheered up #fic rec #chenford #chenford fanfic #chenford fanfiction #chenford fanfic quotes

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ch. 38 - the one where everyone meets Evie

The first several hours of Evie's life.

February 5, 2027

Evie gets cleaned up, weighed and measured, put in a tiny little diaper after passing all her tests with flying colors, and then swaddled up in a blanket with a little pink hat on her head all while Lucy gets cleaned up and taken care of herself after the after birth.

The midwife hands Evie to Tim without any warning, leaving him dumbfounded and overwhelmed as his gaze flickers back and forth between Lucy and the little girl in his arms. The soft call of his name pulls him out of the fog of overwhelming, all-consuming love, and then he walks over to carefully settle Evie on Lucy’s chest again after pressing a soft kiss to the girl’s cheek. She calms almost instantly at the feel of her mother’s skin and warmth.

Wordlessly and in complete awe, Tim sinks into the chair next to Lucy’s hospital bed, his eyes glued to the sight in front of him. There’s tears in his eyes again as he listens to Lucy murmur soft words to their daughter before she eventually guides her to her breast with Sarah’s help. He scoots impossibly closer, carefully props his chin up on Lucy’s shoulder, and watches as Evie latches on for the first time and starts suckling as if she’d done it countless times before.

“That’s amazing,” Tim rasps out after a few moments.

Lucy offers s little grin and turns her head slightly to look at him.

“Feels weird,” she admits, chuckling softly.

“Good or bad weird?”

“Best kind of weird.”

He nods and smiles, dropping a kiss to her shoulder. His brows furrow in confusion when he feels her scoot away from him moments later.

“Wha-”

“Get up here, Tim,” Lucy smiles, tilting her head encouragingly.

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#chenford #the rookie #lucy chen #tim bradford #chenford fanfic #the rookie fanfic #little bit of love #posting this and then *finally* going to sleep at.. 3:45am #oopsie #hope you enjoy

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The fact that every time someone says something negative about a fic, it’s on bloody “anonymous” because these cowards aren’t even brave enough to reveal who they are.

If you don’t like something, STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM IT AND MOVE ON. No one wants you to read anyway if all you do is leave negativity behind. I’m so damn tired of this shit.

We write fics for free, show writers some love and respect for putting their works out there. It’s a lot more than just clicking a few buttons to hit post - we put our hearts and souls into these stories, so please just be kind.

Is that too much to ask?

#staying anon when leaving negative comments is such a cowardly thing to do #I hate it when it happens to me but I hate it just as much if not more so when I see it under someone else’s story #ao3 #ao3 fanfic #fanfic #writing #i’m mad as hell if you couldn’t tell

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you're the love loss of my life

Our field of dreams, engulfed in fire Your arson's match your somber eyes And I'll still see it until I die

#goddamn ivy you continue to choose violence with these #😭😭😭 #chenford #the rookie

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IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL YOU REALIZE THE RELATIONSHIP OF TWO FICTIONAL CHARACTERS OWNS YOUR SOUL AND YOU CAN’T GET YOUR LIFE BACK AND NOTHING MATTERS ANYMORE

#word

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#ALL THE BLOODY DAMN TIME #it’s a curse really #writing

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The way I almost don’t want to watch live on Tuesday (Wednesday) because I fear my heart can’t handle it. That sneak peek alone just totally crushed me 😭

#*sigh* #chenford #the rookie #lucy chen #tim bradford #tamara colins

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6.07 | Crushed

#ooof why did i watch this? #i was just finally starting to not be so sad #<<< stealing these because this is more than accurate #i wanna cry so hard rn #*sigh* *deep breath* #it’s fine all’s fine and well #(it’s not - duh) #the rookie #the rookie spoilers

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Tim is her anchor — he’s always there — and his presence alone can and has pulled her out of some of the deepest, darkest holes she’s ever been in.

-Little bit of Love by @chenfordspiral (submitted by @queseraone)

#noooo sarah not this quote #IT HAUNTS ME AT NIGHT #6x06 aired three days after I posted that #like cmon universe could you be more cruel #😭😭😭 #in other news #thank you so much for submitting this sarah 🫶🏻 #chenford fanfic quotes #chenford