The Rookie’s Mekia Cox Teases Oscar Hutchinson’s Return, Harper’s Next Steps After Serial Killer Attack (Exclusive)

Nyla Harper has been put through the wringer on The Rookie this season — and actress Mekia Cox said there are more hurdles ahead.

Warning: Spoilers below for season 7, episode 5 of The Rookie.

“It’s been a long time [since] she has been this fragile,” Cox, 43, who has played Harper since season 1 of the ABC series, exclusively told Us Weekly after Harper was stabbed with a needle by an assailant during season 7, episode 4.

Cox explained that…