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This year's prompts:

Friday July 10

-Favorite Season 8 Moments

-Outsider POV

Saturday July 11

-Colors! (blue & yellow, favorite colors, color theory, etc.)

-Clothes! (fave outfits, dressy outfits, matchy-matchy, etc.)

Sunday July 12

-All Things Lucy (to celebrate Melissa’s birthday!)

-Tropes

-Chenford Wedding

Monday July 13

-Episode/scene Fix-it

-Quotes/Lyrics

Tuesday July 14

-Family (found family, relatives, future family, etc.)

-Domesticity/Chenford’s house

-Quality Sexy Time

Wednesday July 15

-Fave Callbacks/Parallels/Details

-Love Languages

Thursday July 16

-Favorite Holiday/Time of Year

-UC/AU/Crossover

Friday July 17

-All Things Tim (to celebrate Eric’s birthday!)

-Hurt/Comfort and Angst

-Season 9 Speculation

Saturday July 18

-Chenford In the Wild (new location/scenery)

-Milestones

Sunday July 19

- “7-A-19” Day! (Anything from S1-S3)

-Funny/Crack

-Free/Catch-Up Day

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With the extended cut, we see that Tim has had a bad feeling that something was going to happen to Lucy all day. I hate that they cut this scene, because it gives important context. But the clues are there even without it. After Lucy asks for back up at Westview, we can hear the rest of what she says, but despite seeing Tim on screen, he can’t. She isn’t using her radio. He calls a code alpha and rushes to the scene purely on instinct, and that shows just how worried he is.

Then we also have the scene earlier in the episode where Nyla explains to Miles why they have to avoid using deadly force at all costs. These people are civilians, attacking them because they’re under the influence. There’s no criminal intent. They all know that. Which massively opens Lucy up to a wrongful death lawsuit.

When Tim finds her, he’s panicked and focused on making sure she’s okay. Once Lucy tells him that she killed Martin, you see him struggle to readjust. But that’s when things get formal. But they need to be. As mentioned, with him being her Watch Commander and Lucy hugely exposed in a wrongful death case, things need to be by the book. There can’t be any accusations that he was softer on her because they’re in a relationship. They’re both wearing body cams. Those recordings are going to be analyzed to pieces. Tim knows that. He’s protecting her. He will always protect her. But the problem is that you can’t turn that around in an instant. Throughout the rest of the scenes of the investigation, Tim is always there, on the sidelines, looking tortured. It’s easy to miss because Melissa’s acting is so captivating, it’s hard to look at anything else. But he’s there, body camera on, recording the fact that he can’t say anything to her or show her any extra kindness until she’s done with IA.

That has to eat at him. Think about how guilty he must have felt by the time they got home. Think about how hard it would feel to turn things around when he knows how much that distance would have hurt. Lucy is out of it, but he makes her tea and invites her to come to bed. Lucy is the one that says that she wants to stay up and he respects it. She is a grown woman. She’s fully capable of communicating what she needs— she just proved that when she told him she wasn’t ready to go to bed. If she’d wanted him to stay up with her, she would have said it. Him giving her space isn’t some kind of problem or character fault. It’s him listening. And she needed the space to process. Literally the second that Tim leaves, she gags. Once she’s curled up on the couch she finally allows herself to fall apart. She was being strong for him. She needed space to feel her feelings. And that’s totally understandable. It’s not a breakdown in communication between them or an inability to let each other in. It’s just how she needed to process in that moment. Also, you can’t tell me that Tim just went to sleep. He was absolutely lying awake. When the camera panned away from Lucy at the end of the episode, I fully expected to see Tim standing on the other side of the wall, waiting.

I’m excited to see where this storyline goes, especially since Melissa has said that the way that her community holds her up is really beautiful. I do think that they’ve set things up for this to become a lawsuit, especially with the following episode being titled ‘Aftermath’. It will be interesting to see how this is navigated

Oooh Tim is hating the non-unpacking. I mean that man's house is always clean and sharp. I’m sure the boxes are driving him insane. If he’s anything like my sister he’s losing his damn mind. lol Lucy sensing his grumpus fully now. Awww Luce it’s not you. Like said in 8x02 probably just his insecurity of the not unpacking. It's what that means in his trauma brain. Glad he told her though. Look at them having a conversation about it right away though. No bottling up. Just hashing it out.

I love this sfm. The communication is truly the best gift the writers could've ever given us. Lucy’s being the positive bean we all know and love. Saying they are making progress. Also Kojo just lying down while they hash this out. I cannot. This is so domestic. You can see frustration in our boy though. This is so real and I adore it so much. I also love Tim talking about his past. Saying how in the army how quickly he had to unpack.

If it doesn’t get unpacked in 48 hours it doesn’t get unpacked. I mean he’s not wrong…..How if art stays on the floor it lives there now. This made me laugh so much. Also not wrong…. LOL I love her face as he goes on his unpacking rant. She sure loves her grumpy old man. Lucy is alarmed at first then starts to give him crap. It’s kinda adorable. Of course it’s killing him. Have you seen his house before this? Immaculate. Legit clean af. Man is meticulous in how his house is kept.

One of the best parts is Tim getting his rant out, seeing her face, and then immediately apologizing. Knowing he's hurt her feelings and could've said that better. That his tone could've been softer with her. Reading her instantly and course corrects. Therapy does wonders on self awareness I’m telling you. It's glorious to continuously see it in action in Tim. He then let's her know the real reasoning behind his rant. Letting her know it doesn’t feel like she’s moved in till the boxes are gone. Look at our boy just communicating his feelings. *heart clutch* So proud. I get it though what he's saying. It's true.

He was without her for a whole season and a half. Wants to make sure this is permanent. Lucy is starting to see this for what it is. A little insecurity bout her moving in. Seeing how worked up her man is, she immediately soothes him using his love language of physical touch. Decompressing him with sweet kiss. *dreamy sigh* Wrapping herself up in him. Rubbing his arm as she listens to his concerns. Gah this is PRIMO communication right here Fandom. Not only honest communication but true support of one another.

Also we went from year and a half with no couple kisses to three episodes in a row. Pinch me I'm dreaming, Actually If I am don't ever wake me up please. We watch Tim relax quite a bit. Lucy trying to reassure his worries in a way only she can. It's such a good opening scene for them. For me key takeaways are them talking and voicing things. Lucy soothing his anxious soul. I cannot. Really loved the far away shots. Especially for their kiss. Our tall and smol coming through quite well. Love their height difference. I'll always take a good shot of that.

When it was brought up about a psychopath and being kidnapped I knew 2x11 vibes we're coming. Oh my Luce. Your DOD ptsd is showing a bit. Ugh. I hate it. She did a good job recovering though. So proud of this bad ass resilient woman. Look at how far she has come. When Celina tried to bring it up all I could think was no no..... You’re closer now yes but not something I would ask her about. You are not the one or the two my dear.

That is a box that will remain sealed for her. Tim might be the ONLY person she would ever revisit that trauma with. Not used to seeing her so closed off especially with Celina. But that’s a deep wound for her. One she almost didn't recover from. Really loved how Melissa played this entire scene. Warding Celina off in the kindest way she could. Like listen I get you're curious but we are not there. Nor are going to go there. Set that boundary and stuck to it. Proud of her.

I always love seeing Lucy flex her psychology knowledge. Brings me a joy that I can't quite explain. She is spot on though. People think it's just Fight or Flight. But the scariest one of all is Freeze and appease. Because that is just legit survival. Doing anything and everything just to make it through. To be left alone. Your nervous system is in lockdown and goes into straight survival mode. Like Lucy says driven by fear. This poor girl is that and more.

Honestly out of the three this one is the most damaging if you ask me. Because the blame game on yourself is very very real. Sadly I have experience in this arena and don't wish it on my worst enemy. No where near the extensive trauma Samantha has gone through mind you. But enough to fully appreciate and understand the wisdom Lucy is imparting here. Nothing more debilitating or scary than freeze and appease.

Wanted to keep this scene because of the BAMF Lucy we get in it. I mean look at her explaining things to Celina while actively taking control of an intense situation. Throws that chair into the window and hops through it like the amazing bad ass she is. Wastes zero time to get in there and stop her from killing herself. Forever floored by the extraordinary bad ass cop she has become. Truly in awe. Lucy Chen our resident OG BAMF. Always love to highlight and praise scenes like this for our girl.

This scene was SOOO good. Lucy mentioning earlier it wasn't a trauma she was wanting to revisit. Until she met this poor girl. Then she knew it was a necessity to impart the advice she wanted to. This is a glorious 2x12 call back for a couple reasons. First I love her sharing a wound first. Just like Tim did with her all those years ago. When he carved out a piece of his past just for her. Offered up a piece of his soul and history. Shared his trauma with her.

Doing this in order to connect and get through to her. Also in the hopes that sharing his past trauma was going to help her start to heal her present. That's exactly what Lucy is doing here for Samantha. This made me emotional in the best way. Second is all these years later she uses Tim’s advice to her about her DOD tattoo. That she’s a survivor. Sharing the same sentiment with this poor girl.

'You can choose to see that tattoo as your greatest failure. But I see it as proof that you're a survivor. It wasn't your day of death Officer Chen. It was the first day of the rest of your life. And no one can take that away from you.' I’m fine…..I’m not crying you are… I just love her using his advice to comfort this girl. That it's what she used to start her healing. *sniffle* I adore her telling her how brave she is. She may not see it right now but she is. That Lucy needs her to know that. That she is here and that is everything. She is more powerful than she realizes because of that. Letting Samantha know she see's that. See's her. Well done Melissa got me tearing up and all emotional.

Then we get to see her come home to that same man that saved her emotionally all those years ago. *heart clutch* Just look at that megawatt smile he has when she walks in the door. Only for his girl. That beaming 'Lucy smile.' welcoming her home. So happy he is the one she comes home to now. Gah getting me emotional in the best way. I love Kojo getting up to meet mama minute she walks in the door. At first I thought she was calling Tim 'honey' then realized that was probably for the dog. LMAO

Tim turning off the tv immediately to be present for his girl. Can't love this enough. He has a beer ready for her too. 10/10 Live in BF. She must’ve texted him she was on her way home and he had that ready for her. The thought of that alone has me squeeing to death. They're so married and I love this so much. He even ordered them dinner. That’s hubby material right there. Lucy calling him her hero. He truly is in so many ways. Damnit I love these two so much. Look at her tucked into him as she talks about her day. *happy sigh*

This scene is what I dreamed of when he was cooking for her in 7x18. Said so in my in-depth. The idea of Lucy coming home, dinner is there and Tim is there to listen to her about her day. Be a sounding board if she needs it. That's exactly how this return home scene opens up. It's beyond glorious. If this type of domestic goodness and chatter doesn't make you happy I legit can't help you. LOL This is everything we waited for and more.

Lucy bringing up she has to tell him something. But she wants him to reply kindly. His 'Ok.....' making me cackle. I love this man so much I cannot fandom. His face when she says she can’t stand the boxes and they need to do something about it. Lmao The very thing he brought up this morning... I'm dying. He wants to be sassy but catches himself. Barely get's out 'I-' then meets her gaze and immediately changes his tune to 'I agree.'

I love him respecting her please be kind rule. Lucy knows how much effort he just put in and her sweet laugh is his reward. These two are so damn cute I'm dying. I love him knowing if he sits any longer they won't get it done. So he is ready to go. He's been ready since 8x02 really. haha

If you needed further proof, Tim is gone—gone—for Lucy. Not only that, but he would literally do ANYTHING for her; look no further than this scene right here. Because she is asking Tim to do HIS suggestion from this morning as her's. On top of that, she wants dinner first and asks if she can just supervise while he unpacks cause she's tired. Pro wife move right here. I've watched my sister do this to my brother in law and he caves. lmao. Tim of course folds like a cheap house of cards for her. My word the kiss and the cuteness. I'm diabetic from how sweet these two are. Saying how could he refuse that offer? Her 'You can't with giggles before she gets the cute kiss. I'm a puddle on the ground.

Literal proof this man would do whatever for her. Look at the way she watches him when he gets up. Keeps her eyes on him the entire time. She knows how lucky she is to have that man love her the way he does. That’s a spoiled woman right there. You're a lucky woman Lucy Chen. It's written all over her face how much she loves this man indulging her just because he loves her. Her elongated 'thank youuuuuu' and his yep. lmao They're married fandom. It’s just not legal yet. haha Also I would watch his ass in jeans walk to the kitchen too Lucy. Mmm. What a sight.

Short but amazing episode for them. Could not be more pleased with this season if I tried. As a whole it's amazing and the Chenford alone the writers are killing it. No Notes for them so far and I'm damn pleased about it. Tis the payoff we so rightfully earned. Thank you as always to you amazing readers who like, comment ( this has been amazing this year. don't be shy come chat with me it's my fav part.) And reblogs. Mean so much to me. Shall see you all in 8x04 :) On a new day which will be weird but no less amazing.

Side notes-non Chenford

Not sure the purpose of Seth's return.....Felt like he was fairly wrapped up in s7. All I for-see is PTSD for my girl and Tim wanting to squash him like a bug for it. We shall how I feel about this as it continues....

Angela forgetting wedding anniversary. Lmao

Smart Nolan with the AC. He's a decent cop like I said. But a down right poo of T.O. I said what I what I said. LMAO Until he changes my mind where my opinion stays.

It’s bad when Tim is freaked out I agree Angela….Those drawings made my skin crawl.

Hahahahha Wopez so cute. Both forgetting their anniversary but being chill about it. I love them.

It’s where she opened up her home to Tamara. Gave her a safe refuge for years. Where she and Tim kissed for the first time. Practice or not that's a prominent part of their history. Other than the shop/field this is part of where she fell in love with Tim. Started a new chapter with him. Had her first really serious and deep relationship. Where she retreated to when her heart was blown to smithereens. Where she rebuilt herself. Gained a third wonderful roommate and new confidant in Celina.

Good damn reason for her to be emotions af to leave all this behind. Shit. Now I’m getting emotional as I write this up. Starting out with an emotional gut punch. I adore Celina being a positive little nugget for her. We love you girl. Their hug is so pure and precious. I love it so much. I want a Lucy hug. They look so healing and wonderful. This is coming from a person who doesn't love hugs.

Celina pawning off her bed. LOL I'm dying. I mean Tim does have one. And furniture and lots of things. But Lucy definitely needs to bring her touches with her. I said this back 7x16 deep dive. How excited I was for her to move in. Cause I knew she would. That I wanted to see her touches in his place. I’m sure Tim is just as excited for that. Just very emotional for her right now. You can see how nervous she is to take this leap. Good thing is this entire episode helps calm those nerves with how amazing Tim is in it for her. Celina is too sweet letting her know she can visit anytime though. It's gonna be so good don't worry Luce.

OK, seeing his name on the door is doing things to me. Oh my lord. I’m so proud of my boy. Did I think he would go back to Metro or some other division at some point? Yes. But I don’t hate this. Especially since I haven’t seen how it’s going to play out just yet. Work wise. Lucy wise. Everything else wise. lol

Him being the boss is sexy af to me. He’s earned that place back after his fall from grace with Metro. So very Proud of my boy. How far you’ve come my love. Damn I'm getting all emotional for our babies two seconds into this ep *wipes eyes* Grey is all out of sorts and it's all kinds of cute. Poor man. ‘That’s my desk…’ heh oh Timothy I love you so.

Giving me s5 flashbacks with Tim at that desk and Lucy coming in. Ahh memories…I love her coming in as GF Lucy and wanting to pump her man up. God I missed this fandom. Our girl ready to be the biggest cheerleader for Tim. Her advice is perfection. *chefs kiss* He is absorbing it like a damn sponge.

Letting Tim know he’s earned this. And got this. He has and he will. With you there my friend. Gah giving me once again s5 flashbacks to him just being so damn happy she’s in his life. Radiating sunshine due to her sweet and encouraging words. I love us jumping back into banter after her kind words though. Tim having to give her little crap for her GF Lucy reference. haha Because. Tim.

Wouldn’t be our girl without a little ramble about her technically being live in GF Lucy. Omg this makes me so happy this is even a thing. Is this real life fandom? Am I dreaming ? Tim’s sassy retort about her not being unpacked yet so that’s not really true. Oh my word Timothy… Definitely little insecurity coming out there. IMO. She wants to live there babe don’t worry. I love him backtracking that's not the point though.... Like the smart future husband he is.

Lucy’s acronym has me cackling and it’s baffling Tim. LMAO Tim saying this is weird. haha Lucy damn near the opposite in her body language saying they need to be professional. When she is busting out the seams with joy they’re back together. I cannot. Her cheeks are red with glee everyone. haha They’re so cute I’m dying. I love her Mmm. When he thanks LIGF Lucy for her kind words. That mmm being far more suggestive than it should be. heh.

Goodness like she wants to jump this man already and they haven’t even started their shift yet. I'm in heaven. This is going to be so fun. A much lighter version of their job and relationship balance. God we’ve earned this levity. I tell you what. Every scene we get post-reunion is like coming up for air for the first time in a long time. I've missed them so much.

Tim’s the new Grey. She’s the new Tim. Miles is the new Celina. Lmao Lucy has zero answers for John when he says what am I? Well considering you don’t make a lot of impact usually her answer is spot on. Just Nolan. LOL If he was a more competent and impactful leader I would say he was the new Harper. But you know. Not even close. lol I do adore our sunshine human trying not to hurt his feelings though. I won't be so kind in this post. lmao

Tim cutting off roll call's cheering. I’m dying. Classic Tim Bradford. The man doesn’t want that. Not ever. The only person he ever wants praise from is not you guys...Just from the sunshine human to Nolan's left. That is the one and only opinion he craves.

Hot damn I love Tim schooling Nolan to not mess up Texas. Take me now sir. haha. Lucy is trying not to cackle at this. I always love me a Tim pot shot at John. I legit can’t help it. Oh my love. He's going to say hold my beer with that challenge in the worst way.... He most definitely does not do your best for Texas.

Jesus watching him be a leader is fine af. It just does it for me so much. Telling them to show SS how real law enforcement is done. Yes Sir. *fans self* Revving my engine good sir. It's like Metro Tim but not in the field. Phew you tell em babe. I could get used to this in-command Tim every week at roll call. Gimme Gimme.

Tim’s pride is rolling off him in waves as he hands her this massive book. He couldn’t not be prouder she’s taking his spot. I love the light hearted banter before it becomes serious. This is glorious. I adore him not being offended by her wanting to change his plan. Telling her to feel free. Who is this man? The change never ceases to amaze me in him.

Happy to go with whatever she thinks is best. But does try and advise her that would be a pretty hefty change on her first day. Also if she does it that it can’t get in the way of her current roving duties. I love him gently leading her to the right course of action.

Lucy making another joke about losing the book is hilarious. She sure loves pushing her bounds with him. Good thing he's so damn gone for her. Lucy isn't affected in the least by his stern look. Saying Grey would’ve thought it was funny.... I’m with Tim. Doubtful. lmao. This new dynamic is something I’m loving I have to say. There is a lightness I am digging.

I’m super down with him only calling her Chen at work and Lucy at home. Idk why this thought delights me but it does. Makes hearing him call her Lucy all the more glorious. Also this puppy of a man checking in with her about how roll call went. I cannot. He did say he would be a better communicator and this is that in action. Also like I said earlier only opinion he cares about and matters to him is hers. Which is why he is asking her POV right now.

Which is beyond precious if you ask me. This vulnerability makes me wanna hug and kiss him. It's having the same effect on Lucy. You can see she is needing to check herself as a supportive GF first. Melissa nails that on her face. Wanting to say as such but stops herself before getting serious. Wanting to hug this puppy dog that is her boyfriend. But having to park that for the moment. Talking as Sergeant Chen instead. Because LIGF Lucy has left the building. lol

Telling him he was a tad too gruff. This back and forth is fantastic. Tim is taking her advice but also needing to forge his own path. Totally get it. I mean I remember wanting to emulate my leader but also be different. Almost better honestly. I love Lucy taking the book back sweetly telling him he will get his sea legs. And he will. Just like he did when he became a Sergeant back in s4. He found his own way with that too. Her sweet heart eyes trying to be as reassuring as possible. *sigh* Barely seven minutes in and I’m floating.

I wondered how it would be for Miles/Nolan. I knew it would be different than Tim... But I never expected it to be this bad. Texas being little defensive with John. Rightfully so. He’s shooting him down right and left. Without offering anything else to guide him. No solutions at all. He 'ok.' at first when he tells him good instincts and why he shouldn't with the first two. Where he goes so VERY wrong is not discouraging Fast Andy at all.

KNOWING this guy. Which we find out later how well. Knowing his tendencies. Not only that but making Miles feel desperate to make this one work. The worst one. John should've discouraged this so hard. Yes this could've been a teachable moment had John dictated the parameters better. Instead he set Miles up to fail with eliminating his options with no guidance on how to cultivate more. Instead left Texas feeling desperate to prove himself with this one bad CI. Just such bad leadership it pains me.

I hated this whole scene for Miles. So very very judgey John. Not saying he’s wrong about Andy. That's not the issue here. It's how he's going about it. I mean it's like he just expects to do no work and just have Texas read his mind about why this is a bad idea. You have to COMMUNICATE with him John. You can't just expect him to read your disapproval. You need to explain WHY this is a bad idea.

This easily could've been a teachable moment had Nolan actually taught him something. I swear one of his biggest flaws as a T.O. is forgetting where he began. Let's not forget where you started with CI’s sir. Remember your addict CI that crapped out? Maybe have a little grace for Texas as you guide him.

The leader in me is dying a little as I watch Nolan. To pull a quote from the way past. When Lucy said Tim was calculating not cruel. He was hard on Miles and explained why he was. Every step of the way. Feels like John is just judging without guiding Miles whatsoever. You can see it all over Miles face how lost he feels. My poor Texas.

First off I love that they had a romantic first night living together dinner planned. I cannot love that idea enough. I also love the sheer love and reverence on his face when he tells her it’s ok. Just wearing his heart on his sleeve. His Lucy smile in the WC office for all to see. Ain't no thing. Of course he wants to help her. I love this man. Will do anything for her.

His first instinct is to always do so. What's even better is him knowing her so well as to why she declines that help though. I mean it makes perfect sense. The optics whether true or not will exist. They are on a mind meld level that I am loving right now. He’s so understanding of her reasons why. *happy sigh*

Tim letting her know he will keep his ringer on for her. No one will be the wiser. This woman wants to kiss him so badly because of that and let’s him know as such. Her openly admitting that she wants to kiss him in his office is just perfect. The way she slowly backs out while telling him makes the moment even better.

Eyeing him the entire time. Wishing she could have her way with him. But sadly she cannot. His sweet face in reply is everything. Knowing he would be more than happy to receive that kiss. The eye brow pop too. Oh my lord. Fever dream goodness going down in the WC office everyone. Reminds me of a moment early on in Caskett's relationship.

Where they couldn’t be affectionate at work because it was secret for one and two just wasn't professional even if they were out. So they did a handshake and wising they could be kissing. Just reminded me of that wonderful moment for these two. Damn they cute. She is floating on air as she walks away from his office. She is giggling as she departs. Lucy is the fandom in this moment. Just on a happy cloud 9 since the docks.

Tim calling to check in on her. *heart damn clutch* Asking if he's talking to Sergeant Chen or his GF? haha He was a 10/10 BF BEFORE he was emotionally healthy. He has somehow leveled up even more so in this part 2 of their's. I’m a giddy giddy shipper.

When I saw the shots of him on the phone I knew he was headed to her. Especially when he asked about if she'd eaten? He already knew the answer to this question. But love him asking her. He knows her so well to do this. Very aware she wouldn't eat properly. Way too stressed muddling through this new challenge to do so. So Tim fixes that.

Her face when he shows up is EVERYTHING. Also let's just note he is just broadcasting his Lucy smile IN THE STATION BULLPEN. In the station you guys. In his streets showing up for his girl with tasty treats for dinner. Is this real life? I keep asking because I’m forever in awe of this season already. Tim showing up with his Lucy smile on display with dinner in hand for her was not on my bingo card. But I am more than happy with this development. She’s gonna cry at this gesture. Imma cry at how sweet this is. Tim telling no she would never at work. lol

This feels so married but on a different level than it ever has before if that makes sense. They’re living together, they’re both in these new important roles now and battling through it together. As a united front. Tim picking her up when she is currently down. This just feels like marriage but on a deeper level. Maybe I'll be able to word it better come fall. haha But it's that genuine support you get from your partner on the hard days. Hell I might cry at the place we're at now.

It's beautiful. You can tell Tim wants to help his girl SOOO BADLY. Can’t stand to watch her struggle and drown. Never has been able to. But love him respecting her boundaries on this. Because he has to be impartial with her even if it kills him. I love his face as she explains what he is allowed to do. It's so cute allowing her to vent while they eat together. Ugh this is so cute. I bet you he was missing his girl.

Wanting to unpack but couldn't do it without her. Wanting to know when she’d be home. Realized she wouldn’t be and took the initiative to come see her with treats. I cannot. Lucy calling him her live in supportive Bf. I’m dying you guys. His cute damn face when she says this. I’m dead. The heart eyes are REAL between these two. Oh my word. Fighting against himself to not just help but does what she asks. Telling her you got it. God they’re cute. It's so sweet I'm a little diabetic.

First off before I dive into the intricacies of this moment. I have to say. Fuck me I love some angry Tim. This is scorched earth Tim rage. I mostly love it in this moment because he is lighting Nolan's ass up. I said all episode. John should’ve guided Texas better. There is teachable and there is reckless. And this was reckless on them both. Miles for doing anything to get his CI cause of the desperation he felt from John. And Nolan for letting him flounder the way he did. John is way more liable than Miles ever would be…I mean Jesus christ nothing like this would’ve happened with Tim. If Nolan would’ve stepped in more instead of baiting him. To just watch him sink or swim… That's not how you lead man.

Now that being said. I don't think Tim should've done this in the locker room. This was a behind closed doors situation. I can admit when my boy does wrong. He most definitely could've handled the blowback of this better. It was the manifestation of stress in this moment. Of being WC during an intense as hell scenario at work. Not only with the president in town but his number one threat on the loose. Not saying that to excuse but to explain as always. Our Timothy has a a learning curve of his own with this new position.

Had a good friend of mine point out Grey always yells at the Rookie and the T.O. separately. Never in front of them. It's true he does. Because it undermines that leaders position if he doesn't. Warranted or not. And it very much was in this moment. Nolan did Miles super dirty with this whole Fast Andy situation. But it wasn't right of Tim to do in front of Miles. I will say that. But that is the one and only defense Nolan is going to get from me on this. Because that man doesn't ever think through his decisions. Doesn't think of the blowback they'll have. Because they rarely if ever affect him.

Cause and effect right here in this moment. Grey having to take over because what happened made the brass uneasy. And Tim hasn't had the time to prove himself yet. Sadly Wade is sent in to right this ship. Poor Tim. Ugh. I would feel the same way my love. I really would. I loved Grey reassuring him it had nothing to do with him. But Jesus if Nolan didn’t make him look a fool. I’m so mad for Tim It’s unreal. You wanna know why I'm so mad about Nolan?

One of many reasons I will delve into. But that man's face right there. The way he leaves his office. Hurt and defeated. Feeling second guessed. Tim loses his command post temporarily cause Nolan wasn't a good leader to Miles. He didn't think his method if we can even call it that through properly. Because here's the deal. Like I said earlier. John Nolan rarely faces the consequences of his actions. Like a spoiled child who never gets disciplined and only gets worse. Unlike the rest of our lovely cast who faces their's. I mean bloody hell we just survived a season and a half of Tim's consequences to his actions.

Nolan doesn't think of how his actions affect others. The ripple effect that occurs. I was hopping mad his terrible leadership skills reflected poorly on Tim. Now Grey doesn't think less of Tim of course but it's not a good look. I'm so exasperated with Nolan. He doesn't think of anyone but himself when he makes these calls. Tim's devastated face gutted me. Now I know part of this is my deep love and protection of his character. I can recognize that. But Nolan is notorious for Fuck around and never find out. And this time it really grated my cheese. Both and Tim and Miles were collateral damage for his terrible choices. I was not pleased.

We lead into Protective Tim which I am always here for. Hot damn I loved this. That’s right babe you tell him! He is not going to let your misogynistic ass take all the work she put in away from her. I love this man. He refuses to let Lucy be apart of Nolan's collateral damage as well in this demotion today. You know that meant the world to her. Not only for all the work she put in but to do it on a public forum to defend her.

I am fanning myself. God what a good episode this is. My poor babies. Ooh boy their self esteem’s are taking a shot with this OP I have to say. Tim carried himself with so much grace though. I'm so proud of him. Not letting this man rattle Lucy. Not letting what was happening to him change his focus either. It's so good. The growth is continuous and everywhere and I am a happy girl.

I love Grey giving Tim a platform so he doesn’t lose all authority. Builds him back up by doing this. Well done Wade. Thank you for that. Truly was such a classy move by him. That's a true leader right there. Nolan take notes. Love him letting Tim regain his confidence back. Grey also letting him know he values Tim and what he has to say to this group.

That he is very aware that he can lead this station. This was just a bump in the road. What a speech it is too btw. Applying his girl's advice to his demeanor as WC. I love it so much I could cry. He took her advice and immediately applied it the next moment he could. This season has been such a reward for everything in the last season and a half. I knew the reward would feel good. But hot damn this feels fantastic. I'm euphoric.

Lucy immediately telling him nice speech. Noting he took her advice and applied it. I love it sfm. Giving him kudos. Look at how he’s grown already in the WC role with her influence. Also the way she has with his. The way he builds her up I LOVE it. The detailed praise. My damn heart you guys. This is what we fought all last season for. This support and leaning on one another. Holding each other up when they need it most. This is legit ship crack right here. That support and communication we were lacking before is coming out in spades now.

Lucy asking if he’s ok? *heart damn clutch* Imma cry. Knowing the blow that was dealt to him in this moment. Making sure her man is ok before they roll out. LIGF Lucy peeking her head out in this moment. It's so good. This episode is even better than the last. Didn’t think that was possible. But here we be. I love him acknowledging her checking in on him but doesn’t let it detract from what she needs to do.

True partner through and through. I once again am so proud of how he handles this blow and refocuses on Lucy and what she needs in this moment. I didn’t think was possible to love them more but I do. I knew 2.0 would be even better than the OG and it’s happening before our eyes. *dreamy sigh*

Nolan was already on my nerves by time we got here but this sent me into another orbit of anger. Telling him he's not going to attune himself to Miles. I'm sorry what? A TRUE LEADER knows how to adapt with every personality and what they need. It's not about what YOU need Nolan. It's for him to succeed. Which if you did this you would understand it would be in your best interest too.

You attune to who you are training. Just like Tim has done his entire T.O. career. How he trained Lucy is not how he trained Katie, Aaron or Miles. He read them and adapted to what THEY NEEDED. I did that when I had a team of techs to train. Do you think I got a Lucy every time I trained? No. That's not how the human race works. I got a Seth, I got a Miles, and an Aaron. I was different in how i handled each one of them but the same empathetic leader with standards at my core.

How I handled them changed but who I was as a leader didn't. Nolan saying he won't adapt for Texas makes me so mad. Because I was a good leader when I ran my team. I know what it's like to be a good one and he is lightyears away from it. Pisses me off he's doing this to Miles. Basically saying its my way or the highway. I won't conform or change my tactics because I am the T.O. and that's that. Miles told you what needs from you man and you're like naww bro. I'm going to do it my way and you just have to deal with me. Very manager vs. Leader. I don't like it. Texas deserves better. Can Celina be a T.O? lol

This was a really nice final scene for these two. I said in my bingo card I wanted a fatherly moment with Lucy. I will totally take it with Tim. I've always loved their relationship and could used more of it. That mentor/fatherly dynamic they've always had. It's very fatherly how he advises him. That he could've handled today it's just the brass don't know him yet. That's all this was. Tim recognizing this and saying he will up his social game.

Grey's reply is the best part. haha Lucy can give him pointers indeed. Wifey will take care of her husband when it comes to this for sure. No one connects or building rapport like our girl. Tim knows it all too well. He is the product of said skills. The smile on his face says everything about that. He knows what his strengths are and this is not one of them. It's pretty damn cute moment. I truly enjoyed it.

The Nolan's pissing me off tour continues in Tim's office. Tim starts off with a compliment before bringing up his blunder. This what we call a compliment sandwich. haha Nolan takes this moment to basically complain about Tim coming at him. Now like I said the way Tim did it wasn't ok. I can concede that. Hell Tim concedes that. He can see why that came off as him second guessing Nolan and his authority with Miles. He apologies as such. Tells him he's right. That he is painfully aware what that feels like. And its not a good feeling.

Now what bothers me most about Nolan confronting Tim is the why. He isn't coming at Tim for Miles. It's for him and his own bruised ego. He didn't like having his bell rung by Tim. Because in his mind he was right and on some level doesn't' respect the authority shown to him. I.e. Tim in this moment. Which isn't going to sit well with this Tim girl.

Nolan has this cocky air about him that he has in no way earned IMO. It's what happens when you don't earn things in life. He was basically handed T.O. with a golden ticket. Which I didn't think he had earned either BTW. Lucy had earned one ten times over by that point between Caleb and her UC work alone. But I digress. To me it's given him this sense of entitlement that I am not a fan of. Now look at my man knowing he’s done wrong. He owns it and moves on. Learn from him John. Might do you some good down the road.

I adore Tim reminding yes he won’t second guess you. BUT he’s your boss and will nail you to the wall if you fuck up little boy. Especially if he sees your methods are going to damage Miles. Damn Nolan regressed so hard in this episode for me. He struck on the Tim chord and the Miles chord. If had has struck on the Lucy one he be dead to me. Love Tim being gracious with the feedback but reminding him of his place. It’s below him John. Always below him….

Oof you brought out the angry Sicilian in me for this one Nolan. He is your boss and you best respect that moving forward. Your compliment does nothing to quell my anger I will say. Appreciate for Tim's sake but that's it. It's like sorry for the mess I caused but hey you handled it really well. Damn right he handled it well. Because he is not you. Idk if this will be an arc for him or not. Or me just finally being fed up with him. But I hope he learns some respect for his chain of command moving forward. Not only that but thinking about Miles before he acts.

Because he most definitely didn't act in Texas's best interest in this episode. Here's the thing with Nolan. He thinks he’s so righteous in all he does. There was a great line from the s2 finale where Armstrong pegged him. He asked Nolan what he thought his problem was? His answer was chefs kiss spot on. He told him 'He thinks he’s better than people.' ding ding ding. A lesson that to this day six seasons later that man has not learned in the slightest. That’s how he teaches too. That he’s better than them. When he forgets not so long ago what a fuck up he was as a rookie. That Harper is the reason he survived.

He’s forgotten his humility and I hope that bites him in the ass later this season or that he gets better. Hoping for the latter. Because the biggest mistake a leader can ever make is forgetting where they started. Acting better than those around them simply because of a title. And John does both as a TO. He relies on his rookies strengths then when they fail him he doesn’t know how to pivot. I hope you all know I don't want to feel this way about him. I really don't. Half the reason I started this show was for Nathan. I used to LOVE Nolan. S1-S2 were great. S2 was him in his prime. Between Grace, Pete and his mentorship with both Harper and Armstrong. Friggin loved him in that season. Such a shame. *phew* Ok I feel better with that off my chest. haha.

Lucy waiting to come in saying that was nice. I love this precious bean of a human. Able to see the positive in mostly anything. Tim just smiles at her. One because he doesn't want to talk about it anymore. And two because this day has come to an end and she is his reward at the end of it. I love her coming to get her husband to go home. Felt my rage begin to simmer with this moment. Lucy asking if he’s finally ready to them to go home for their first night together? THEIR HOME You guys. THEIRS. Idk I'll ever be over that fact.

Tim’s reply being all of ours. ‘God yes.’ I love him immediately complimenting her on the president job. And putting his hand so gently and intimately on her lower back. Gah I dreamed of stuff like this. Legit dreamed of watching it unfold. Her thanking him as he guides them home. What a fantastic episode all around this was. I can't even.

We keep getting pocket endings I'm not expecting and I love it. Like this. We get them coming home together. Officially. So happy to receive this goodie. I love her leaning on him. Him putting his hand on her back. Gah the constant touching. Never be over the touching returning. Our babies in their streets. In their home. I can’t wrap my head around how glorious this is. Then comes Kojo! Another square crossed off . Yay Kojo. Welcoming mama home. Ahhhhh. He is no longer a child of divorce.

Gets to have both his mom And dad again. Also I spy with my little eye her bulletin board when Kojo appears. Already loving the small touches. I am them when I move. Overwhelmed and wanting to get away from it. haha She was right he was going to need more boxes.... Also Tim is so cute. He tried to unpack but realized she would have a vision and didn’t. The man knows her well.

Friggin love Lucy wanting to bring their son. LOL I legit thought same thing too. They just got home. Poor boy. I adore her. That's exactly what I would do too. Tim giving her crap but caving cause it’s Lucy asking. She pulls on his shirt like babe please? It's so friggin cute I'm dying. Like this man can ever say no to her. The shirt pull has me reeling though.

I can't get over them just taking Kojo out to dinner with them like they are married little patch work familt. I continue to ask if this is real life? Then when you think the scene can't get any sweeter it does. Lucy not letting them leave till she kisses him in their home. Cashing in on that kiss she mentioned before. I'm DEAD. Posting from the grave. The way they both melt into one another. *screams into a pillow*. He is all smiles and happinesses at Lucy kissing him before they leave. This rivals the s5 giddy Tim we got. This is on another level of happiness we're seeing fandom. Wasn't it worth the wait? God it so was.

Lucy looking back at their house before she shuts the door is lovely. A smile on her face. Where the ep started out with her sadness. That’s your future my love. It's as nice bookend to how the episode began. *Happy sigh.* Domesticity they name is Chenford and I’m floating on air. The lyrics being poignant af as well. 'Make it a home. Come on make it a home.' That is what they indeed are going to do. I cannot wait to see that come together. I also would like more scenes of them in their house. It's crack to me haha

Thank you again to all the amazing readers I have. You are the best. The likes, reblogs and comments make my day like no other. What did you think of the follow up to the premiere? I look forward to chatting with you all. Shall see you all in 8x03 next week :)

Side notes-Non Chenford

Angela is liar LOL remember when she had time off and did security Job cause she got bored? She ain’t leaving. lmao Her heart is here. Knew by end of the ep she would get there.

Wow Texas coming out guns blazing with your sass. Lucky Tim can’t hear you and Lucy is the kinder of the two to them. lol Lucy seems so convinced and confident in how she handing the judgey things that’ll come her way. I love her having a plan of attack. That’s our girl.

Ladies maybe park the Attitude for Tim. Jesus it’s his first day…Truly sorry you’re having a rough day. And this SS guy is a sexist pig but could you maybe not undermine him in front of other law enforcement? OK thanks lol My protective side is came out a lot in this one ha I am not ashamed

Our girl was a struggle bus with that binder. Not that she didn’t already appreciate Tim but doing job now? Might just elevate that a tad. Same for him with Grey.

I love Tim wanting to confront that SS guy for his lady crew if they feel undermined. Them stopping him was cute. It would only make it worse for sure. Seems like a tool for sure. Definitely worked with my fair share of sexists assholes. That does no good to confront it. It's Not fun. But adore Tim hearing them and not pushing them aside. My man.

‘ We eat Ingrained misogyny for breakfast.’ I love you Lucy Chen. Also you really don't have a choice when you are a woman in any working capacity.

Celina judging that dudes past life lmao Oh my word. I'm with her. Sounded self grandizing and almost an insult to what she believes in.

Miles giving Nolan crap for all his ruined shops lol Get him Texas.