Theirs has been a bumpy ride, with the pair separating in Season 6.
However, early Season 7 interactions pointed towards a potential reconciliation.
Well, that was until an old flame returned.
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However,The Rookiefans, and Tim to be fair, have not heard of her since.
So why bring her back now?
ShowrunnerAlexi Hawleyreveals that bringing back Mathews was always part of the plan.
Starting over isn’t easy, especially for John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of joining the LAPD. As their oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from those who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.
Adding, I was always looking for a way to bring her back.
I thought that would ultimately be manipulative to the fans in a way that I dont like to be.
So that was really what it was about.
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