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Nolan must navigate the chaos alongside his new rookie, whose former training officer forced a transfer.
Tim and Lucy spend the daysneaking off together, using the holiday to justify their actions.
What was your reaction when you read the script and found out about the storyline?
Shawn Ashmore: I did not see it coming, first of all.
I was like, “Oh, this is the April Fools episode.”
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So I really liked it.
I thought it was a really cool episode.
Were you surprised by the way Wesley’s case ended?
The Rookie follows John Nolan, a small-town man who embarks on a new career as an LAPD officer after a life-changing event. As the force’s oldest rookie, Nolan faces skepticism from superiors who view his pursuit as a midlife crisis.
Did you suspect that Berman was the killer?
This feels very coached."
It’s fun though.
The cases that I love the most for Wesley is when he has to call that favor into Angela.
I always love that moment.
So it’s like, “Hey, I need to ask you a favor.”
But again, that’s the fun that I think Wopez has.
They love each other so much.
And they’ve always had that from the very beginning.
Wesley’s also got himself a bit of a nemesis in Monica, who popped back up last episode.
Shawn Ashmore: Yeah, an ex.
So when I found out she was playing this role, I was like, “Perfect.
She’s lovely to work with, ridiculously talented, and will be perfect in this role.”
So that was kind of special.
When we started working together, it wasn’t the first time that we’d met.
So I think that was kind of nice.
He wronged her a long time ago, and he’s paying for it still.
It’s always nice to have Monica back to stir things up in The Rookie universe.
Could we see another face-off between them this season?
Shawn Ashmore: We could.
I don’t want to confirm anything.
You should stay tuned to figure that out.
So it’s possible.
Obviously, they still are very into each other."
I know you got some ice cream to help you through the Chenford breakup [last season].
Shawn Ashmore: I sure did.
More ice cream than anybody ever needs.
How are you feeling about their odds after this episode?
Shawn Ashmore: I mean, I think they’re pretty good.
The odds are pretty good.
I was like, “Oh!
It’s out there.
It’s on the internet.
It’s aired.”
It’s out there."
I think their chances are, I mean…come on.
They love each other.
They’re into each other.
I really do like the will-they-won’t-they and on-again-off-again.
I think that it keeps it interesting.
Again, who knows if they’ll end up forever?
They clearly love each other, but sometimes circumstances and situations aren’t enough to keep that together.
I’m curious just like everybody else to see where it all goes.
But yes, I’m feeling much better after this episode.
Obviously, they still are very into each other.
Is that something that could be upcoming or that you’d like to see?
Shawn Ashmore: Yeah, again, this is what I love about the show.
Sometimes it’s just good for a couple of episodes.
But I would love to see Tim and Wesley come together.
I love Eric [Winter], and I would love for those characters to spend more time together.
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