r/chenford

We hear a lot about when feelings started or who fell first, the longing looks etc but what about all their moments that aren’t of a romantic nature? What’s your favourite scene of theirs that isn’t to do with romance or love? Their relationship is more than that.

Please be mindful of people who aren’t fully up to date yet.

One of mine is the fight scene in 5x22. Synchronicity, silent communication, teamwork, protection of each other.

Spoiler alert if anyone hasn’t finished season 7 or 8 - mostly season 7 but to be safe 🤣

This might sound so weird but I can’t be the only one that was so here for Lucy’s minx/horny behaviour during season 7 and 8? Like I feel like the first 6 seasons she was always a little on the more innocent side, or at least they didn’t show as much of her freaky side. Or maybe it’s just Tim having that affect on her, who knows 🤣

Tim was having a field day for sure. I think it was cool because it was like a whole different side to her character that hadn’t really been seen before. Also, I loved seeing the domesticated Chenford in season 8, it was really heart warming.

Anyone else or just me?🤣

We get a big wedding in season 9, who would you want to be invited from the guest appearances from previous seasons. I’ll go first, Mitch Pileggi. Rex from S02E02. To see his face when sees that Tim is marrying his boot “little lady”. Who would you want?

This episode, written by Natalie Callaghan and Fatima Eldigair, featured code names, special ops and teamwork to take a break from the emotionally heavy and focus on the spy genre to save one of their own.

We start this weeks instalment with a fast forward to an FBI debrief and Tim being all sergeantly (not even a word but I don’t care). Arms crossed. Biceps bulging. Long sleeves. Authority oozing out of every gorgeous pore. Tim being in WC mode explaining the reason for the mission to the panel.

Next up, we have Tim and Lucy riding together in their civvies. They both look incredible. Their code name for this mission is ‘Tinker Tailor’. I love that even their code names go together - just re-iterating how much of a partnership these two are.

“Good job today”
“You too. Not a bad way to end our partnership. Saving a family”
“Yeah. Although we’re still not partners…..on the job anyway”

The look they give each other when the names are said. Happy sigh.

The way they are so seamless when they work together. The little glances, the silent communication, chemistry on point as usual. We get some team radio chatter with Lucy commenting on Nolan calling Bailey out “on an open channel”. In all honesty, she does need to be reminded that she has flaws BUT Lucy takes the opportunity to remind ‘Tailor’ there’s a time and a place for such conversations

“You always call me out in front of people when I screw up”

That man went to therapy to become better for her. He doesn’t care what her flaws are and would never publicly say it. Now he has come along way with being more open with his feelings, expressing himself more and everyone is very aware of his love for her but there are some things he still won’t do. Being flirty on an open channel is one of them. He keeps his response professional and authoritative.

”Theres a meth lab cobbled together by a bunch of mouth breathers speeding through our city. We gotta focus”
”Why are you so cranky? First Valentines Day. You should be basking in the glow of new love”
”Thats right! What are you guys doing tonight?”
”We are not talking about Valentines Day plans on an open channel”

He is Watch Commander so needs to keep his team in check (finally they show Tim with some authority over his people 👏)

We move to them conducting surveillance on the underground parking garage of the hospital. Honestly, these two look so good. This scene might feel quiet at first glance but it’s loaded with tension and subtle emotion. Lucy starts off in cop mode- focused and giving clear descriptions of the people they are watching. Calm and controlled. Professional. Then Tim updates the team and takes the baton. His eyes never leave her. This is where the dynamic shifts from just a mission to something deeper. He tells her to ‘stay here’. While it is in part because Lucy is his eyes and ears in case they return, it also does carry that familiar protectiveness we’ve come to know and love. Lucy’s response ‘be careful’ - the concern on her face. They are both incredibly capable, but there is that underlying worry when they’re apart. Her telling him to take care - it’s simple, quick but it says so much. It’s concern that’s real and personal. Tim’s response of ‘yeah’ - thats trust. No long speech, no putting her mind at rest. Just a quiet understanding between two people who know each other inside out and have survived so much together. It’s the kind of moment that proves once again that their relationship has been built over time on these quiet meaningful exchanges in the middle of danger.

”Tim, be careful”
”Always am”

Tim leaves the car with the familiar sexy swagger to head inside. He meets up with Grey - Red October for this mission - and I have to say, I wasn’t expecting this blink and you miss it moment to look as hot as it did but hearing Tim use the code names and then have them silently swaggering through the halls of the hospital. It did things to me. Not gonna lie. Seeing them working side by side completely focused- loved it.

Now we move onto Bradford channelling his inner Captain America and giving us the take down of dreams. I have no words for how hot this was. It’s always nice to be reminded that he is actually an incredibly skilled officer. He walks into the elevator with the suspect ‘Hondo’ who could tell instantly that he was an ex military man. He has a look apparently (doesn’t he just?!) Once Hondo spots his ear piece - it’s game on. He’s cornered with a cop. When Tim says “so we’re doing this?” - making sure Hondo knows exactly the pasting he is letting himself in for. This fight scene was epic IMO.

Bradford held his own for most of the fight. He may be 45ish (allegedly. I’m still not convinced 😂) but he’s still got it. In droves. It’s sexy as hell to watch him taking care of business.

“Where’s your bladed stance huh? Always come in with your head”
“You’re supposed to arrest the guy, not get into a brawl”

“When you got your ass kicked, I stole your money clip”

“Training for the rematch with Nico?”
“We got him in the end”

“You had him”
“I was upside down in a footwell while he was trying to stab me in the face. No I did not have him”

Well, he’s got it when his mind is clear and focused. He’s on the back foot if he’s mentally overloaded.

The ending with Tim shoving Hondo out of the elevator and cuffing him, before him and Grey march his sorry arse out of there. Tim all battered and bruised. YUM.

Next we have another Chenford team up hunting the remaining henchmen. They corner one of the guys in a very busy public park, who starts mouthing off how strong he is and what he’s going to do to them. Yeah right. According to said henchman, he was going to start by breaking Bradfords arms and then work his magic on Lucy’s “pretty little face”. Well that was stupid of him. Tim Bradford and chill do not go together when it comes to his girl. It won’t end well.

“I am responsible for a life that is in jeopardy and I will do whatever I have to to save her”
“Cos if you don’t, I will pull you inside out”

Tim pulls out his taser, Lucy follows suit and they both take him down without breaking a sweat. He was prepared to go toe to toe until you bought the LOHL into it. You threatened the face he’s grown “fond” of - Bradford openly flirting on the job? And not in a subtle way? Swoon!

This takes us to the final scene which caused the fandom to combust. We get a further glimpse of their domestic life and end of day debriefs. Tim looking pensive on the couch nursing some nasty bruises and scrapes and Lucy bringing him something cold to hold against his face. We had Lucy voicing concerns last week and now it’s Tim’s turn. He admits that after all the excitement and action he had experienced that day, he’s realised that his patrol juices are floweth over and he’s bored being stuck behind a desk. Let’s be honest, we all knew this would happen. He’s far too GI Joe to be happy station bound.

“But that’s a desk job”
“Yeah. Out of your chain of command”
“You’ll be bored out of your mind”
“Doesn’t matter”

This scene is not loud or dramatic but it’s says a lot about where they are now. Tim admitting he’s bored. Even after a mad, crazy, action packed day, he still feels unfulfilled and that shows something far deeper. Tim isn’t struggling because the job is hard. He’s struggling because it isn’t him.

Lucy steps in and reminds him of what he’s just done. Fighting. Leading. Being in the action - and making a point of saying how badass that was. Reminding him he took down a super soldier and tasered a second WITH HER. His beloved ‘honey bunny’. Let’s not bypass Lucy’s look of pride at what he achieved that day. He confides in her about his career path and that taking the WC role might not have been the best move for him. This scene really does continue to show Tim is actively learning to communicate better.

Lucy then does what she does best. Gives Tim a new perspective. She challenges his mindset on what’s traditional or expected for WC and encourages him to do it his way. Redefine the role. Make the job his own. It wouldn’t be the first time he’s done things his own way

“Directing the action from a distance works for you. I don’t know if it will ever work for me. I need to find my own way of being a sergeant”

Tim listening is huge. He’s such a strict, by the book guy so to see him even considering changing it up is wonderful. Because Lucy didn’t dismiss his feelings on the role, he feels seen and understood.

Lucy supporting his career growth, Tim being vulnerable with her shows how much of a partnership these two have. He really values her opinion and advice - but more importantly he really values HER. He really needs her perspective in his life. The future is no longer just his - it’s theirs and any decision he makes regarding his career needs her input because it affects her too. This is what was missing the first time.

After everything Tim went through this episode, the fighting, the injuries, the bruises, you can tell his body is still feeling it. Everything hurts, every movement is painful. Lucy kisses him and he flinches. Not because he doesn’t want it but because he’s trying to be tough, trying to be Tim Bradford but somethings off. She teases him - asking if he wants her to stop? Of course he bloody well doesn’t. She is wielding her wifey power, she doesn’t move an inch as she knows full well what his answer will be. She is continuing to prove to him that being emotionally healthier turns her on - at this point is she ever off?!

Tim wants her close. He closes his eyes as she tenderly kisses his boo-boos. He is blissed out. Content. Forget the pain - he’s going to push through and kiss his girl back. This is the kind of moment where love shifts from ‘I care about you’ to ‘I can build a future with you’. This is where ‘I can marry her’ starts to form - even if he hasn’t said it out loud yet.

Chenford content - 9/10. Code name cuteness, career communication and teamwork. These conversations they are having are so important even if they are brief.

Episode overall - 9/10. I really liked this one -more than I thought I would. The whole team working together like the well oiled machine they are.

I’m rewatching the end of season four and I keep forgetting that Tim came up with the nickname Juicy. Timothy! What was the thought process behind this?!