The Rookie’s Nathan Fillion Talks Nolan, Harper’s Bond, Bailey Romance

Police John Nolan ended up in a “sticky situation” with detective Nila Harper in the last episode of Rookiebut a star Nathan Filion He insisted that their drama would not stay.

Warning: Spoilers below for Season 7, Episode 9, of the rookie.

During Tuesday, March 11, an episode of the ABC series, Nolan (Philion) should help investigate who shot Harper’s wife, James Murray (Arge Smith) until he knew James kissed another woman. (Both James and Kylie, the woman he kissed were shot before an episode.)

Filion, 53, Speaking US Weekly On Tuesday that Nolan is an “honor that is obliged to tell Harper (You have COX) The truth about James’ actions, but since she is someone, he “respects and admires”, she eats it throughout the episode.

“This is not something he wants to do, he certainly does not want to cause his friend any pain,” the actor explained, noting that Nolan and Harper have been a long way since she was his officer.

Filion recalled, “When Nyla Harper first came to John, she was angry, closed, terrifying, mean [and] A very guarded person. She is much more happier now and fulfilled and better, still difficult, [she’s] There is still hardness, but it just no longer carries it on its sleeve as a protective mechanism. “

The softer side of Harper made her investigation even more difficult for Nolan, according to Filion. (Since James was shot dead by a Harper gang member once a collar, she was suspected.)

“He kills him. He has a job to do and He must do it impartiallyBut it certainly kills him inside, “Fillion told USA Nolan had to look for Harper’s home while James’s life was in danger. “It’s unpleasant. He can try the bitterness in his mouth as he searches his friend’s home. It is by no means pleasant. “

Despite her reservations to invade Harper’s privacy, Nolan is key to finding the shooter and clearing her name as a suspect. As a result, Nolan gives her badge and gun to the hospital and quickly apologizes for keeping James’ kisses a secret from her throughout the day.

“He is looking for some redemption, a certain forgiveness,” Philion explained about the sweet moment. “I think he feels awful about this whole situation and I think he just wants to be there for the part. Cleaning this event. “

The hospital scene takes place after James woke up from the operation and tells Harper that Kylie (Maria Gian) kissed him, but he pushed himself away. At that moment, Nolan calls Harper his “hero”, and they both share a hug, seemingly passing the tension.

“Given their relationship and certainly the discussion they have at the end of the episode, I think she gets it. I think these two are good, “Filion said, confirming that Nolan and Harper’s friendship is intact. “I think they have built something that is strong. Would take more than that, though horrifying [scenario]To destroy what they built. “

While Filion was playing a bun for whether James and Harper will have problems Passing past the kissing scandal, he said USA that Nolan and his wife Bailey Nune (Jenna), they go strong.

“Communication, first and foremost, is crucial for John and Bailey“, He explained, adding that the couple was” ready to give each other a benefit of doubt. “

Throughout the season, 7 Bailey and Nolan have experienced several ups and falls, especially after Bailey’s ex -husband, Jason (Steve coat), it was Pistol killed And Bailey was in contact with the man.

The secret briefly caused a break between Bailey and Nolan, but in the end they came up. As a result, Nolan realized how scary Bailey was after her violent ex burst out of prison last season.

“What is next? A good question. You never know, “said Fillion with laughter, revealing,” I’m just glad these two crazy kids made it from that sweet. “

Filion added that since Nolan and Bailey are finally in a good place, maybe the idea of ​​having a child together will become more opportunity. (Dean Speaking USA earlier this year that having a baby is not off the table.)

“They would make incredible parents,” Filion told USAstating that Nolan has already done “rising work” by raising his elderly son Henry (Zaine Emori).

As for parenting for the second time, he said that Nolan “lives his dream” and “fulfilled” as a police officer, so this time he plans to be “even better” dad.

“I will be very excited to see what kind of parent Bailey it will be. I think that’s the case A very well rounded mother“, Irritating Filion. “If you could get one of them would be good for you.”

Rookie Air of CBS Tuesday at 9:00 pm.