‘The Rookie’ Boss Breaks Down Chenford’s Major Decision in Season 8 Premiere

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for The Rookie Season 8 premiere “Czech Mate.”]

The Rookie kicks off its eighth season on January 6 with some very good news for Chenford fans: The fan-favorite couple takes a major step!

Yes, Tim (Eric Winter) and Lucy (Melissa O’Neil) get back together after taking a moment — during a major op coinciding with what’s going on in Prague with Monica (Bridget Regan)! — to discuss their relationship. And rather than ask her out, “I want to ask you to move in with me. I’ve spent enough nights without you that I want you all the way in my life,” he says. And so with a promise from him to be a better communicator, she says yes! But there’s already another obstacle coming their way: There needs to be a new watch commander, and it’s obvious who it will be. Garza (The Rookie: Feds‘ Felix Solis) offers Grey (Richard T. Jones) a position as senior liaison with the Monica task force. He says yes without talking to his wife Luna (Angel Parker), after the two had some tension over her next chapter and what it’s meant for their relationship.