"Healthy communication is not always their strong suit": The Rookie showrunner on Lucy & Tim not reuniting in Season 7 finale

In a recent interview with ScreenRant, The Rookie showrunner Alexi Hawley discussed the ongoing challenges faced by Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen, or 'Chenford' in Season 7, particularly as far as their potential reunion is concerned. Although the characters have seen significant emotional developments, such as when Lucy realises that she has forgiven Tim for their past breakup, Hawley emphasised that their relationship is not yet ready for full reconciliation.

In the interview, he added that the duo is not that good at having healthy communication. He said:

"I think you feel very positive about it. Obviously, Tim has done the work. Lucy and Tim still need to talk about it. One of the things that I think is clearly established during the course of our show is that healthy communication is not always their strong suit, but we’ve turned a corner."

His comment highlights the need for continued personal growth and trust-building before the duo can reunite romantically. Read on to know more about what he said about the fate of these characters from The Rookie.

Here is what Alexi Hawley said about the fate of Tim and Lucy from The Rookie

Hawley further added about Chenford that in Season 7, the character will deal with the "repercussions of what he did." Tim is going to realise how Lucy forgave him, despite this. With a laugh, he expressed that he feels good about where the story is going in The Rookie. He said:

"We’re heading in a really good direction for fans of Chenford. This season has taken them on a journey that we all felt, on the show and in the room, was important to both deal with the real repercussions of what Tim did and the very real pain that he caused, including to himself, and trying to figure out why he did what he did and having Lucy have to forgive him."

According to Cinema Blend, in an interview with TVLine Hawley suggested that one of the major remaining obstacles is Lucy's upcoming sergeant's exam. Currently, Tim holds a supervisory role over her, and Hawley pointed out that for their relationship to progress, Lucy must pass the exam to ensure they are on equal footing. This suggests that this exam is crucial to make way for any future romantic developments. He said:

"Obviously, there’s the obstacle of the sergeant's exam. It’s very necessary for Lucy to pass that for them to get on equal footing, if they were to be together. But I do think that her finally realising that she has forgiven him — and him having done the emotional work on himself he needed to — is a good sign."

As Hawley suggested, Season 7 might not see a full reunion, but he also teased how the season would see some major developments, including the dramatic twist of Lucy's promotion, setting up the foundation for Season 8. She also emphasised that in The Rookie, the root cause of the breakup has not been explored yet. Tim broke up because he thinks he is not "enough" for Lucy. This insecurity stems from a past trauma.

What happened between Tim and Lucy in Season 7 of The Rookie?

In Season 7, as Lucy is now promoted, they are no longer in a superior-subordinate hierarchy, making their relationship more professionally acceptable. Celina, Lucy’s friend and fellow officer, threw light on an important point that a relationship is not just about being ready at present, but also keeps evolving according to the dynamics. Secondly, Tim needs to confront his insecurities, and acknowledge how their personal dynamics can evolve.

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The duo deserves to be together, as they still have a chemistry. The fact that they have started "sneaking around again" implies lingering romantic intimacy, despite not being a couple. Tim has transformed through therapy, as he used to be tougher and closed-off as a person.

Even for the fans, seeing them overcome their obstacles and reunite by the end of Season 8 would not only be satisfying, it would also reflect real emotional maturity — something The Rookie has worked hard to build in both characters.

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