It was all over when Tim held Lucy after bringing her back to life, which is arguably the defining moment in their relationship.
The season 2 midseason premiere was a turning point in Tim and Lucy’s relationship in The Rookie. Tim’s frantic reaction to Lucy’s kidnapping proved to viewers how close the two characters had grown, suggesting their arc’s trajectory would lead to love (and it did). It was all over when Tim held Lucy after bringing her back to life, which is arguably the defining moment in their relationship.
The Rookie Season 2, Episode 13
Just a couple of episodes after Tim saved Lucy’s life, he turned down a sergeant position so that he could see her through to the end of her training. Tim had passed the sergeant’s exam and was immediately offered a spot in North Hollywood. However, Tim wasn’t done training Lucy. He decided to hold off on his promotion, showcasing how much Tim cared about Lucy. They had certainly come a long way since their first meeting in The Rookie pilot, and Tim informing Lucy that he had declined a sergeant position proved he would always prioritize her over his career.
7Tim & Lucy’s First Kiss
The Rookie Season 4, Episode 22
It took Tim and Lucy four seasons and 76 episodes of The Rookie to kiss. However, they weren’t even together when this monumental moment transpired in Lucy’s apartment. Instead, Tim and Lucy locked lips to “practice” when they had to go undercover as a couple in The Rookie season 5 premiere.
Of course, kissing only made Tim and Lucy confused about the status of their relationship in The Rookie. Up until that point, they both thought of each other as friends. But once they injected some romance into their dynamic (even if it was just for “pretend”), Tim and Lucy couldn’t help but start to realize they had feelings for one another. The good news is that Chenford fans didn’t have to wait too much longer after their first kiss for them to start dating.
6Tim & Lucy Decide To Start Dating
The Rookie Season 5, Episode 8
About halfway through The Rookie season 5, Tim and Lucy finally came to terms with the fact that their relationship was no longer platonic. However, their situation was tricky because they were dating other people. It all worked out in the end, though, when Ashley dumped Tim in season 5, episode 5, and Lucy broke up with Chris in episode 9, after she and Tim discussed their feelings for one another during the previous hour.
The pivotal Chenford scene came in The Rookie season 5, episode 8, when they sat outside Mid-Wilshire. Lucy explained that she was scared to start dating Tim because he was the “most important relationship” in her life and didn’t want to ruin it if they eventually broke up. Tim countered that it might be worth the risk. And just like that, Chenford became official, making this scene one of the most important moments in their love story.
5Tim Tells Lucy He Loves Her
The Rookie Season 6, Episode 2
Unfortunately, Chenford’s bliss didn’t last too long after they exchanged “I love you’s.” Tim broke up with Lucy in The Rookie season 6, episode 6, when his past came back to haunt him, and he realized that he had some problems to work through. So, not believing that he was good enough to be with Lucy at that moment, Tim ended their relationship, much to her dismay. He completely and utterly broke her heart. This speed bump in Tim and Lucy’s romance has come to define the past two seasons of The Rookie, as it forever changed the former couple’s dynamic.
Unfortunately, Chenford’s bliss didn’t last too long after they exchanged “I love you’s.” Tim broke up with Lucy in The Rookie season 6, episode 6, when his past came back to haunt him, and he realized that he had some problems to work through. So, not believing that he was good enough to be with Lucy at that moment, Tim ended their relationship, much to her dismay. He completely and utterly broke her heart. This speed bump in Tim and Lucy’s romance has come to define the past two seasons of The Rookie, as it forever changed the former couple’s dynamic.
3Tim Apologizes To Lucy For Breaking Up With Her
The Rookie Season 6, Episode 10
The moment between Chenford in The Rookie season 6 finale might feel small, especially because it didn’t result in them getting back together. However, Lucy looking at Tim with love in her eyes (after he promised to spend the rest of his life trying to repay the kindness she had shown him) confirmed that their love story was far from over. No matter how long it took, Tim and Lucy would eventually rekindle their romance.
2Tim Admits He’s Still In Love With Lucy
The Rookie Season 7, Episode 8
It was obvious that Tim was still in love with Lucy in The Rookie season 7, episode 8. However, Tim saying it out loud while a wildfire raged around them immediately cemented its place as one of the couple’s most iconic scenes. They thought they were going to die. Tim telling Lucy that he loved her was inevitable, but Lucy predicting that he would say that before he even did (resulting in them bickering) made the moment all their own. It was just so Chenford-coded, and the intensity of the situation ensured that no one would forget it.
1Tim Asks Lucy To Move In With Him
The Rookie Season 7, Episode 18
Unfortunately, Tim’s confession didn’t lead to a Chenford reunion in The Rookie season 7. He still had some issues to work through, after all. Lucy was also wary about trusting Tim again. Nevertheless, Tim felt ready to get back together with Lucy in the season 7 finale, and he told her as much by the episode’s end. He even claimed that they should move in together. It’s too bad that Lucy didn’t hear him because she fell asleep on the couch.
