The Rookie have been eagerly waiting for Jenna Dewan's return to the hit show, and the actress has finally addressed her absence from Season 7. Taking to Instagram just before the latest episode aired on January 21, Dewan shared an adorable photo of herself with her 7-month-old daughter, Rhiannon, and a heartfelt message about her break from the series.
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In the post, Dewan, 44, humorously acknowledged her maternity leave, writing, «Someone was being born» in reference to her time away while welcoming her daughter. She assured fans, «But keep watching ...» giving a sneak peek into her character’s upcoming return to the action-packed drama.
For those who’ve been following The Rookie since its premiere in 2018, Dewan’s character, Bailey Nune, has been noticeably absent in the early part of Season 7. While Bailey was off-screen, the show explained that her character had been deployed overseas with the National Guard. According to showrunner Alexi Hawley, fans can expect Bailey to make her grand return at the end of Episode 3.
Dewan’s absence wasn’t the only storyline shift, however. As The Rookie ventures into its newest season, the adoption storyline takes center stage for Bailey and her on-screen partner Nolan (Nathan Fillion). And things are about to get complicated, especially with Bailey’s ex-husband,