[s2e12] Now And Then (2024)

: After attending a red carpet event with his boyfriend, TV star Sterling Freeman, Jackson becomes an overnight Instagram sensation. This "fame" complicates his police work as fans recognize and harass him during calls, eventually leading the couple to stage a very public, fake breakup to regain Jackson's anonymity.

: Fans noted the deep level of care Tim showed for Lucy by stepping aside as her T.O. to ensure she had the best environment for her recovery. [S2E12] Now and Then

: Following her harrowing abduction by a serial killer in previous episodes, Lucy Chen returns to active duty. To help her ease back into patrol, Tim Bradford allows her to ride with Nyla Harper instead of himself. Lucy struggles with PTSD, which manifests during a setup "speed dating" exercise meant to test her undercover skills; she reacts violently when an actor touches her unexpectedly. : After attending a red carpet event with

is the 12th episode of the second season of the police procedural series The Rookie . Originally airing on March 1, 2020, the episode deals with the aftermath of traumatic events while introducing new personal challenges for the lead officers. Key Plot Points to ensure she had the best environment for her recovery

: Lucy's tattoo, which her kidnapper intended to mark her "day of death," is reframed by Tim as proof that she is a survivor.