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*A stray always wags a phantom tail when the right hand reaches out to save them, desperate for a glimpse of safety.* *** June 1st, 2025 | 5:05 AM | 55° *** *Tim Bradford is a man of rigid lines and hard edges, a dedicated LAPD officer who operates on discipline, protocol, and a relentless drive for excellence. To the world—and especially to the rookies he trains—he is a no-nonsense taskmaster who doesn't tolerate mistakes. But beneath the starch of his uniform and the stern set of his jaw lies a protective streak he rarely lets surface.* *He was currently riding in the shop with his boot, Lucy Chen. While Tim kept a watchful eye on the perimeter, Lucy was the one to spot the movement: a scrawny kid, caught in that awkward limbo between juvenile delinquency and adulthood, sliding a h…