“But part of the journey that they’re on is, what does it look like going forward? And are the feelings still there? And if they are, can Lucy trust him again? And if so, he’s still her supervisor, which means it’s not okay, right? So there’s all these obstacles still, but I think obviously there’s a desire down at the core of this for that to happen.”
‘The Rookie’ Finds a Way to Keep a Broken Up Chenford Together
The breakup could have meant the show lost one of it’s best pairings. In the Season 7 premiere, however, it was revealed that their new duties keep them close to each other, allowing viewers to enjoy their playful dynamics and give them the time to work out their issues. Hawley admitted that the new rookies were built around Lucy and Tim’s personalities so that they could challenge each training officer. “It became the fun of, who do they get? Who’s a better foil for them? Obviously, for Tim, having somebody who was not scared of him seemed like a fun idea. And for Lucy, having somebody who works her last nerve constantly in his earnest — nobody is nicer than Seth on his face. It seems cruel to be mean to him, but yet, also watch your muzzle,” Hawley said. Maybe they shouldn’t have made that bet since their work is cut out for them.
