A friend told me a few days ago that Snape was much better than James and that Lily should have stayed with him. I had no choice but to give a TED Talk explaining why that was light years away from being true. This part of the last book is a good example of this. Remember, this is supposedly the book that improves Snape's image and shows who he really was. However, we see how he proceeds to erase Lily's history. The letter she wrote to one of her best friends expressing her affection and the photo where she's happy with her family—he tore them up to keep a part of her that never belonged to her. He didn't see her as she was, but as he wanted to see her; he saw her as an object that belonged to him. That's why we should doubt his version of the story, because it's under his influence. Furthermore, his behavior at school with the Marauders is no excuse, because even if the bullying were true (which I doubt; I always saw it as a fight between gangs against the future Death Eaters), that doesn't give him any right over Lily or her decisions. James changed and became the person she loved and wanted in her life. Snape saying he loves her doesn't give him the right to demand she love him back, nor to erase parts of her history to suit his needs (as he did with the letter and the photo). Snape cut James out of that photo, just as he didn't think of himself or his son when he begged for Lily's life, demonstrating how inconsiderate he was by not considering how the deaths of her husband and son might affect her. He never cared about her; he didn't love her, he was only obsessed with the idea of her. That's what Dumbledore used to his advantage, like another pawn in his war. He was also a terrible teacher, mistreating all the children, especially Neville (Snape was just as responsible for his parents' situación as he was for Harry's, and he knew it but never cared), which shows what kind of person he really was, and it's as if Neville, even if he had been the Chosen One, wouldn't have switched sides. He also mistreated Hermione despite her suffering as a Muggle-born like Lily, he held a grudge against a boy for resembling his father, and he got Lupin fired from his only stable job. He always held grudges, he never matured. He didn't die for Harry; he never saw him except as a shadow of James and Lily, but he never truly saw Lily either. She was just an example of his obsession, an idea that she was the only one he could ever love. In contrast, James gave his life for his family, fought in a war he didn't need to participate in on the side that had everything to lose, didn't hesitate to risk his life to learn about Snape, and when he loved people he did it with all his soul as could be seen by how he treated others.
What’s always annoyed me with this series is their incessant need to put Nolan or Bailey as the «most important player», god forbid anyone can get anything done without them
Bailey Nune is not well liked because no one watching the show thinks "they are not using Jenna Dewan to her full potential."
She's an ok actress. She had some moments in the show. I didn't mind seeing her on my screen at first. I even found her backstory to be good! The fact we had a recurring EMT character was not a bad thing either.
But nothing else about her character really proved to me she needed to be a series regular after one episode. Nothing she added to the show screamed "OMG this is what the show lacked so far!". Nolan and her were cute, but so were him and Grace. They had some chemistry, but then again he also had chemistry with Tim's sister.
She is an EMT/firefighter, and that gives her enough reasons to be present and not tied to one set piece like Grace, but why is she ALWAYS there? Is she REALLY crucial to every big storyline the show gets? Does the entirety of american military rest on her shoulders, that she always has to be involved in the action every time? Why bring her to Prague and not just Nolan and Nyla? WHY is Lucy making a remark about Bailey being a "bigger badass" than herself? Why is she the only person Nolan EVER interacts with when not at work?
And I can't help but think the shows first mistake was over exaggerating to themselves the kind of star power Jenna carries. She was more relevant in the mid to late 2010s but no one was really starstruck to see her on their screen in 2021. Definitely not enough to like the fact she pushed out characters they like more out of the picture so she can fit in.
Ridoc: I reckon he fell first but she fell harder
Sawyer: Nah Vi definitely fell first
Violet: you're both wrong actually
Xaden: I fell first
Ridoc: okay?
Xaden: and harder..
Violet: about 12 seconds after falling
Bohdi: He had a full breakdown about it
Garrick: It was actually quite funny to watch
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The one that's been making me really insane recently is the scene after Annabeth takes the knife for him in TLO. Everything "No one touches her" to Annabeth talking about how he's cute when he worried, to the Achilles spot and tether reveal ... they make me inane.
The other one is the stables scene. Percy thinking about how he kept himself alive thinking about her, telling her about his dreams of them having future in New Rome, her asking to be held ... it's such a good scene.
Greatest underwater kiss of all time. I remember being in 8th grade, laying on my bed, giggling and kicking my feet.
Any moment where Percy comforts her, because I did wake up mad about Wrath of the Triple Goddess again.
Their little slow dance at the end of TTC, and him being so nervous about her joining the hunt.
Please make sure to read the ratings & tags before you read the fics.
Fanfics that feel like canon episodes
hold me in harms way, baby by elevenhurricanes | Complete | One-shot | 11,722k | Rated T | Canon-Typical Violence |
Exposed to a mysterious toxin after an attempted murder gone wrong and forced to wait for help to arrive, Lucy struggles to cope with her symptoms. But at least she doesn't have to do it alone.
Or: the one where Tim is on the other side of the door.
Amnesia Fanfics
All That We Were by Kayla1 (Multi-chapter; this is a WIP but the author updates regularly. It’s currently my favorite fanfic, it’s so beautifully written).
What would Tim Bradford do if he woke up one day and realized the life he remembered wasn’t the one he was living?
Unforgettable by magnoliamica | Complete | Multi-chapter | 99,774k | Rated M | Slow Burn | Angst |
Lucy gets amnesia after an assault during a manhunt. She doesn't remember anything that's happened in the past five years...including joining the LAPD and meeting Tim. He remembers everything.
Inevitable: Suddenly, Finally by MeadowWard | In-complete | Multi-chapter | 121,355k | from Tim's point of view and sadly unfinished
TiMER soulmate AU for Chenford. Part two of the "Inevitable" series. Reading part 1 is not required to read part 2 since the stories run parallel to each other.
I Feel You (No Matter What) by jennahbennah | Complete | Multi-chapter | 45,971k | Rated Teen | Slow Burn | Soulmates-AU |
In a world where you feel the pain your soulmate feels, Lucy Chen grows up vowing to find her soulmate and never let anyone hurt him ever again.
Chenford shared pain-Soulmate AU
Every Morning Got a Hollow Where My Heart Goes by randomlittleimp | Complete | Multi-chapter | 16, 996k | Rated M | Soulmates-AU |
Soulmate AU where you have a telepathic bond with your soulmate, but what if Tim could hide it from her. Would he? How long would it last before he couldn't hold back any longer?
Canon-Divergent AU’s
T.O. Bradford’s Guide to Advanced Training by chenbegins
| Complete | Multi-chapter | 42, 749k | Rated M | Forbidden Love |
Tim Bradford has turned dozens of rookies into elite cops. But when he turns down a sergeant promotion to continue training Lucy Chen, the lines between mentor and student begin to blur. Under the guise of a specialized training program - just the two of them, 6 a.m. at a private gym - he convinces everyone (especially himself) that he's just making her exceptional. Professional. Controlled. Perfect.
What Tim hasn't learned yet: some lessons can't be taught, and some feelings refuse to follow protocol.
Come a Little Closer by poppypickle | Complete | Multi-chapter | 30,451k | Rated M | Mutually Assured Seduction |
Lucy's gaze darted down to his lips, then quickly back up to his eyes. “You couldn’t seduce me if you tried,” she said haughtily. “I, on the other hand, would have you wrapped around my finger in no time.”
Tim shook his head and grinned smugly. “It would be so easy to seduce you, Boot.” He picked up his glass and ran his thumb over the condensation in slow, smooth circles before bringing it up his lips and finishing off the last of the whiskey in one long gulp. “If I wanted to.”
a great honor to hold you up by fromiftowhen | Complete | One-shot | 8,652k | Pining | Hurt/Comfort |
“The nurse I relieved this morning told me every time she came in last night, he was awake, watching you sleep. That’s a good man.”
Lucy smiles. That’s Tim.
OR — missing scenes and post-ep for Day of Death
Anchored in You by Kayla1 (Multi-chapter; WIP but the author updated regularly and this is one of my all time favorites).
Anyone looking for a fic where Tim suddenly gains the ability to hear Lucy's thoughts?? Given the fact that she's still his Rookie, Tim's probably going to be in for a surprise when secrets suddenly become nonexistent between them.
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Other officers can quote protocol all they want – he knows what it feels like to be trapped behind a wheel, desperate to know if the person next to you is still breathing. He’s lived it far too many times. Procedure doesn’t account for the sheer terror of those moments, the icy grip of helplessness. No checklist can.
Which was why, when the world exploded in a symphony of squealing tires and shattering glass, Tim’s first coherent thought wasn’t about the pain in his chest where the seatbelt had caught him or the warm trickle of blood moving down his forehead from where his skull had connected with the window. It was about the rookie currently sitting in his passenger seat.
Streetlamp to Streetlamp by amaradangeli | Complete | Multi-chapter | 21,468k | Rated T | Emotional Hurt/Comfort |
Lucy is told she can get Caleb's tattoo removed once it's fully healed. A lot can happen in six weeks.
Alternates between Lucy & Tim's POV.
Fault Lines by flyawaybluebird | Complete | One-shot | 4,590k | Rated E for Explicit | TO/Boot Relationship |
Lucy doesn't find out what it's like to kiss Tim until eight months after they start fucking.
The Loophole by TheChandom | In-progress | 10/12 chapters | 70,154k | Rated M |
There was a loophole on Lucy's last day as a rookie. After her end of shift she's not Tim's rookie anymore. And she won't be a P2 until roll call next morning. Which means Tim and Lucy have one night where technically he isn't in her chain of command in any way. What if they decide to have a little fun?
Dirty Little Secret by romatashas | Complete | Multi-chapter | 61,357k | Rated E for Explicit |
In which the Lopez-Evers wedding never gets interrupted, and Tim and Lucy end up doing a lot more than just dancing. Chenford S4 Friends-With-Benefits AU!
Falling to Pieces by fuzzy_wuzzy_wuzza_writer | Complete | Multi-chapter | 92,739k | Rated M | AU - Canon Divergent | Slow Burn |
Tim tells Lucy she should have reported him for suicidal ideations based on what he said at the quarantine house. She fights back, but instead of sticking with him decides to ask for a new TO. Grey reassigns her to Nyla Harper. Tim quickly realizes what he's lost professionally. Then he starts to realize what he's lost personally. Season 2 and 3 AU canon divergence.
Body of Evidence by fuzzy_wuzzy_wuzza_writer | Complete | Multi-chapter | 78,189k | Rated M | AU-Canon Divergent | Slow Burn |
Lucy isn't having an easy time. She ends things with Chris, but it doesn't go smoothly. She worries her friendship with Tim won't recover from their UC operation and his push for them to move on - and away - from each other. In fact, Lucy’s not even sure what she wants any more. When she starts an unexpected friendship with Special Agent Brendon Acres, and gets an opportunity to play a key role in an LAPD- FBI joint investigation that takes her undercover with Brendon, Lucy and Tim are forced to face their feelings and fears.
Time Moved Too Fast by CSM | In-Progress | 9/? Chapters | 30,641k | Rated M | Time Travel |
What if Season 2 Lucy ended up in the future and met Season 7 Tim?
Tim(e) Accidentally by VandaOrchid88 | In-progress | 20/28 Chapters | 25,103k | Rated M | Time Travel |
Saw some time travel fics and after someone asked on Reddit how S1 Tim would react if he saw S7 Tim, I wanted to explore it.
Tim finds himself in 2025 and is in for a lot of surprises that may or may not break his brain.
It won’t be overly supernatural or sci-fi-y!
Canon - Missing Scenes
The (E-rated) spaces in between by adina_rachelle | Complete | Multi-chapter | 23,638k | Rated E for Explicit |
A (mostly) canon-compliant collection of missing Chenford scenes & moments - the explicit version.
The spaces in between by adina_rachelle | Complete | Multi-chapter | 30,957k | Rated T |
A (mostly) canon-compliant collection of missing Chenford scenes & moments.
Season 5 | Missing Chenford Moments by TheChandom | Complete | Multi-chapter | 50,804k | Rated M |
Missing Chenford moments from season 5. Chapters can be read as one shots. They are chronologically ordered and fit into canon.
The Secret Dating Era by baileys3 & Cookies93 | In-progress | 67/68 Chapters | 358,929k | Rated E for Explicit | Secret Relationship |
A story about Lucy and Tim's secret dating era. The entire story includes what we see in the series and what happens in between. The evolution of feelings from that nervous question about a first date to the mutual trust that we see just a few episodes later. From nobody knows anything until suddenly everyone knows Chenford is a thing.
Alternate Universe / Parallel Universe
Beneath Your Beautiful by Cfr749 | In-progress | 36/37 chapters | 182,726k | Rated E for Explicit | This is a masterpiece |
AU - Tim & Lucy participate in a reality tv show where matchmakers select compatible spouses for the contestants. Tim & Lucy meet on their wedding day.
The Anatomy of Us by chenbegins | In-progress | 6/? Chapters | 30,429k | Rated M | Alternate Universe | Doctor AU |
Rule #1 of surgical internship: Don't piss off the attendings.
Rule #2: If you break Rule #1, do NOT get caught gossiping about said attending's crumbling marriage.
Rule #3: When Rules #1 and #2 are thoroughly broken, and said attending makes your life a living hell, do NOT under any circumstances notice how unfairly good he looks saving children's lives.
Lucy Chen is failing spectacularly at all three rules.
Grey's AU. Intern!Lucy. Attending!Tim.
Supernatural Alternate Universe
A Selkie's Pelt is a Serious Thing by PaperBackRibs | Completel | Multi-chapter | 27,901k | Rated M | Alternate Universe | Supernatural |
He's married.
That is, he's married again.
Well, technically bonded. But essentially they're married. How's he going to break this to Lucy?
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Following the upheaval of Angela's kidnapping, Lucy accidentally finds herself married to Tim.
As his selkie bride.
Lucy wonders if this is a sign to deepen their relationship while Tim worries about their new bond hurting Lucy.
Featuring a straightforward Lucy, a protective Tim, and a mischievous bit of magic determined to get these two adorable idiots together.
Wolves Among Us by Kayla1 | In-progress | 29/? Chapters | Multi-chapter | 196,228k | Rated E for Explicit | AU - Werewolves |
Tim gets bitten by a werewolf... It completely changes not just his world, but Lucy's too.
Cat on a Precinct Roof by PsychoLynx | In-progress | 10/? Chapters | Multi-chapter | 24,148k | Rated T | Supernatural | Shapeshifting | Slowburn |
Lucy liked to think she inherited the ability from her father. One moment, she was a child stuck in a tree. The next, a black cat landing on her feet.
...
Lucy had been using her ability to turn into a cat to get out of situations since she was young. When she joined the police academy, she knew she would inevitably use it for undercover work, maybe even to hide if she ever became cornered. What she never expected was that she would accidentally become her grumpy T.O.'s feline friend and fall in love with the side of him he never shows at work.
**More to be updated later, I have a lot of bookmarks to sort through.**
Annabeth has one of the most traumatic journeys to CHB and I don't know why we don't talk about it more.
She left home because she was being attacked by monster spiders and her stepmother refused to believe her and refused to let her call her dad who was away on business at the time. Even before this happened she was already feeling alienated and feeling like she wasn't welcomed in her home anymore. She was seven being attacked nightly by monsters and no one believed her. After days of being attacked she ran away because her choices were to stay and possibly die or to leave. That's an insane position for a seven year old to be in.
After that she spent weeks as a homeless kid fending for herself before Luke and Thalia found her. Annabeth assumes and seems very confident that Athena was guiding her during this time but Luke describes her as skin and bones when he found her so Athena clearly wasn't guiding her to food and resources regularly. She's on such high alert when Luke and Thalia find her that she attacks them with a hammer and almost bashes Luke's face in. And she's not inclined to trust them either. It takes convincing to get her to go with them and she's nervous at first that they're just going to take her back home, the place where she believes no one wants her and the place where no one believed her when she was being attacked. Can you imagine the type of nerves and trauma on a seven year old? And even once she was with Luke and Thalia the monster attacks don't stop, but at least she had two other people looking out for her.
After this she spends weeks on the run with Luke and Thalia, all three homeless, and being hunter by monsters, but at least they have each other. And then Grover tracks them down. But things still aren't perfect. After all of that they still get attacked and terrorized by a Cyclops where Annabeth, still only seven years old had to be the one to save everyone else because Thalia, Grover and Luke were already caught. Not only did she have to be the one to save everyone by outmaneuvering the Cyclops to get to Thalia and free her, but she had to do all of this while the Cyclops terrorized her as she was doing it. And again, she's still only seven years old.
They escape the Cyclops but they're not homefree as yet. After all of this she, along with her new family, are chased as they get close to CHB and she has to watch as Thalia gives her life to save them while Luke holds Annabeth back so she can't help. Thalia is probably the first time Annabeth ever witness someone "die". And unlike Percy/Sally she wasn't immediately told she could go on a quest to save Thalia. As far as she knew Thalia was gone for good. It would be another 6 years before saving Thalia is even a possibility.
There's a lot of traumatic getting to CHB and the start of demigod lives stories, but Annabeth's is up there as one of the absolute worse and most traumatic. And she was seven which is younger than most kids who typically come to camp at 12. I think the only people with backstories just as bad or even worse are Leo and Hazel.
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