The Rookie Season 7‘s finale leaves fans with a lingering question about Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen’s romantic future. Known affectionately as “Chenford,” the duo has been a slow-burn fan favorite for years, and while their Season 6 breakup shook viewers, Season 7 carefully laid the groundwork for a possible reconciliation.
So, what happened? Here are the details.
Do Tim and Lucy aka Chenford get back together in The Rookie Season 7’s ending?
The Rookie Season 7 finale teased fans with a major step forward for Tim and Lucy, but stopped just short of a full reunion. After months of personal growth, like Tim attending therapy and Lucy earning her sergeant stripes, the finale set their story arc for the possibility of them getting back together.
During the final scenes of Episode 18, Lucy comes home after a long shift to find Tim making breakfast for her. As she settles on the couch, clearly exhausted, Tim takes the opportunity to pour his heart out. He lists all the reasons they should give their relationship another shot, even suggesting they move in together.
But just as he finishes his vulnerable speech, he realizes Lucy has dozed off. Gently, he covers her with a blanket, kisses her head, and whispers, “To be continued.” This open-ended moment leaves Tim and Lucy’s relationship status unconfirmed, but the tone is undeniably hopeful for Chenford fans.
While the finale didn’t give a definitive answer, showrunner Alexi Hawley assured fans that the couple is moving in the right direction. In an interview with Screenrant, he explained, “Ultimately, you leave that episode knowing where it’s going to go… Tim has done the work. Lucy and Tim still need to talk about it… But we’re heading in a good direction.”
Hawley emphasized that their reconciliation wasn’t rushed like Tim’s past mistakes had real consequences, and Lucy needed time to heal. Now that both have grown, The Rookie Season 8 will likely explore their next chapter, whether that means moving in together or finally having that long-overdue heart-to-heart.
