‘The Rookie’: Tim Plans Major Step With Lucy — But There’s a Problem
Spoiler Alert
What To Know
- The Rookie‘s April 20 episode sets up a major development for Chenford coming soon.
- Plus, the LAPD must protect serial killer Liam Glasser after a drive-by shooting.
Since it felt like The Rookie could’ve used Sela Ward more when she debuted as Tim’s (Eric Winter) mother earlier this season, it’s good to see her back — and for a very important moment in her son’s life. Warning: Spoilers for The Rookie Season 8 Episode 16 ahead!
It’s obvious from the first scene with Chenford in this episode — and the way that Tim’s smiling at Lucy (Melissa O’Neil) as she talks about their dog and their neighborhood gossip — that he’s planning to propose; you don’t even have to know what he’s texting his sister Genny about.
But she’s not the only family member clued in on his plans; Joy stops by to see Tim at work and bring him his grandmother’s ring to use. “You introduced me to Lucy, and she’s so fabulous, and I thought I better be prepared,” she explains when he questions her carrying it around with her. But after she leaves, it becomes very clear what he thinks about using that ring…
Angela (Alyssa Diaz) also knows about Tim’s plans, and he confirms, “It is happening eventually.” But he then explains about his mother finding out and bringing his grandmother’s ring. And once Angela sees the ring, she knows he can’t use it. Words used to describe it? Gaudy. Purple. “It’s all a problem,” she admits.
Nyla (Mekia Cox) at least feels better about how her day is going — with serial killer Liam Glasser (Seth Gabel) not only back around but the LAPD also having to protect him after a drive-by shooting — after seeing it. “Sweet lord,” she says immediately after getting a glimpse at the ring. Yes, it’s “100%” that bad, and she says that Lucy will start crying (and not in a good way) if he tries proposing with it.
But when Joy stops by Chenford’s home near the end of the episode, Tim tells her that while the ring is “very, very special,” he got it appraised and the stone is glass, so he can’t propose with it. Joy had wondered how her father afforded it out of high school. But Tim suggests she join him in ring shopping, and she’s completely on board with it. Lucy then walks in and asks what she missed.
Elsewhere in the episode, Nyla, Nolan (Nathan Fillion), and Miles (Deric Augustine) are the ones taking the lead on Liam’s protection detail. On his way to the court for custody hearing — his ex-wife took out a restraining order after his true nature was revealed, and now he wants joint custody of the kids — the shooter, the son of one of his victims, comes after him. Miles is hurt (but not seriously) in the process, and Nolan even takes bullets to the chest (he’s wearing a vest, so he’ll just be in pain for a few days). But especially concerning is what Nolan finds out in the last moments of the episode: Liam’s ex-wife went AWOL with the kids, and if she misses her court date, she’ll be arrested for kidnapping, and he’ll get sole custody.
How do you want to see Tim propose to Lucy? Let us know in the comments section below.
The Rookie, Mondays, 10/9c, CBS
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I'm so excited to see what there is to come with Lucy and Tim. Some people seem to think this is rushed and maybe it is only a little bit. But we have to realize that their time is different than ours and we don't know how long Chenford has been together again. We also need to understand they have been seeing each other for a good 3-4 years but have known each other longer. I think Tim thinking about proposing to Lucy is an amazing idea and that i'm really happy to see him asking for advice about his grandmother's ring. I definitely agree that he should get a new ring with his mom because i'm sorry that ring is hideous. I'm also so happy to see Tim and his mom getting closer and closer and that he took the opportunity to ask him mom if she wanted to go ring shopping with him to include her. That was a very sweet moment. My fav part was Lucy coming home saying "what did I miss" like girl you missed everything especially them talking about going ring shopping for you so her can propose to you. Overall, with the other plots/events in this episode I liked the whole Monica and Glasser storyline but I think both need to go now. I definitely give this episode a 9.5/10.
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i can’t wait to see when Tim Propose to Lucy ❤️❤️❤️🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
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The proposal has to be originally set up by Tim in a very special way but then ends up being done very spontaneously and unconventionally. . . like in the middle of a shootout or an argument.
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I THINK A NEW CHARACTER SHOULD COME INTO THE ROOKIE.
SOMEONE TRULY WORTHY OF LUCY CHEN.
A VIRTUOUS CELIBATE VIRGIN KNIGHT.
"A SECRET AGENT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS AVENGING ANGELS AGENCY".
A MAN WHO HONORS THE KNIGHT'S CODE.
BREATHTAKINGLY SEXY.
BROAD SHOULDERS & AN ATHLETIC WAIST.
DOESN'T DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & HASN'T EVER DONE DRUGS.
A WHITE KNIGHT, PROTECTOR/DEFENDER OF "DAMSELS IN DISTRESS".
IMMORTAL, INVINCIBLE, BULLETPROOF & INDESTRUCTIBLE.
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Omg I love Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford
Chenford forlife
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I think Tim will propose on the beach (even though he doesn’t like the beach) as seen in some bts photos which I think (hope) is the proposal scene. However I would love if Kojo was part of the proposal - he is their baby after all. But in the end I don’t mind where he proposes because it is more about his speech and we know that we will get emotional and that he will make us cry! They are our beloved Chenford and have been through so much and have come out stronger! Bring on their engagement and wedding era in Season 9!
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Where can I watch?
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Hopefully she accepts his proposal.
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