S7·E16 The Return

Episode recap

Task: Write a 280-380 word episode recap for The Rookie S7E16 (The Return).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
If details are missing, omit them rather than guessing.
Word count target: 280-380 words.
Synopsis: "The team has mixed feelings when a familiar face returns hoping to prove himself. Meanwhile, an influencer gets his fans to come after Wesley, and Tim supports Lucy as she prepares for the sergeant's exam."
Sources:
[1, 3, 5] General series info: John Nolan is the oldest rookie, pursuing a dream of being an LAPD officer after a life-altering incident.
[4] Tru Valentino promoted to series regular in Season 5.
[5] Created by Alexi Hawley. Cast includes Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O'Neil.
Episode Title: The Return (S7E16).
Plot Point 1: A familiar face returns to the team, hoping to prove himself. The team has mixed feelings about this return.
Plot Point 2: An influencer directs his fans to target Wesley.
Plot Point 3: Tim provides support to Lucy as she undergoes preparation for the sergeant's exam.
The synopsis is extremely brief.
The word count requirement is 280-380 words.
Problem: I cannot invent details to reach the word count. If I only use the provided facts, the recap will be very short (approx. 40-50 words).
Instruction Check: "If the synopsis is sparse, stay concise rather than guessing." vs "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap".
Conflict Resolution: As an archivist following strict rules ("Write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported... You never invent or guess... If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess"), I cannot fulfill the 280-380 word count if the source material only provides about 40 words of plot.
Strategy: I will write the most detailed recap possible using the provided information. I will include the series context provided in the sources (John Nolan, LAPD, etc.) to add substance, but I cannot expand the specific episode plot beyond what is given.

Wait, looking at the prompt again: "Write a grounded 280-380 word episode recap