The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8: Lucy doesn't get back with Tim and here's the reason why

The Rookie's Season 7, Episode 8, aired on February 25, 2025. In this episode, 'Wildfire,' fans (especially Chenford supporters) hoped to see Tim Bradford and Lucy Chen rekindle their relationship.

Despite Tim's dramatic confession amid a wildfire in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8, the couple remains broken up. The two have had several ups and downs throughout their relationship.

After years of unsaid attraction, they went on their first date on The Rookie, Season 5 Episode The List, where they shared their first kiss. In the succeeding episodes, fans witnessed Tim and Lucy's romance as Tim helped Lucy train for her detective exam. However, in Season 6, Episode 6, Secrets and Lies, Tim breaks up with Lucy because he feels unworthy of her. Later, Tim took therapy to recover from his anger issues.

Tim's heartfelt confession was an important moment in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8, even though Lucy did not reciprocate. Tim's realization of his love for Lucy and his confession in the wildfire seems genuine. Meanwhile, Lucy would need time to restore the trust following their breakup in Season 6. However, the Chenford couple might rekindle their romance in the upcoming episode, especially after how they felt trapped in a wildfire.

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What happened between Tim and Lucy in The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8?

The Rookie Season 7 Episode 8 had a series of ups and downs that kept the audience hooked on their screens. Nyla finally arrested the serial killer Liam Glasser while a wildfire enraged the entire city. Seth Ridley's mistake of not reporting a roadblock led to Tim and Lucy getting trapped. When Tim and Lucy drove down that way, their car got stuck due to the wildfire, and they somehow managed to escape.

In the Wildfire episode, Tim and Lucy find themselves in a life-threatening situation when their car gets trapped in the wildfire. With no rescue options, the two leave the car and take shelter under a fire blanket. At this tense moment, Tim confesses that he is still in love with Lucy, to which she replies -

"It doesn't matter"

When Tim asks if she feels the same, Lucy remains quiet while he responds

"So that's a yes"

Eventually, they are rescued from the wildfire and taken to the hospital. There, Lucy talks about potentially pursuing the sergeant exam, which could alter the power dynamic between the two.

The episode ends with no significant progress in their relationship in that particular episode. However, it seems like the unsaid feelings between the two might reignite their relationship in the upcoming episode of The Rookie.

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How to watch The Rookie Season 7?

The Rookie Season 7 premiered on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 10 PM ET on ABC. The episodes air every Tuesday. If you miss the live streaming on the channel, you can stream the episode on ABC's official site, Hulu, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, Sling TV, and Amazon Prime Video.

The Rookie has been one of the longest-running police procedurals on the channel. The plot is based on the life of John Nolan (Nathan Fillion), who becomes the oldest rookie in the LAPD squad. The plot is loosely based on the true story of a real-life LAPD officer, William Norcross, who joined the department in his mid-40s.

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