After NYPD Blue went off the air, I was on the search for a well-written drama with characters I really cared about—until I saw Blue Bloods, led by Tom Selleck with Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, and Will Estes.

Over the summer, I spent time interviewing the cast (Did you guys read what happened when I met Tom Selleck?), and thanks to that, I managed to get the ball rolling on a set visit and lunch with Donnie Wahlberg in NYC (more on that coming later!).

I had a blast getting to know the guys and gals on the show and asking some super serious questions (you know, like which co-star they’d call if they were stranded on the side of the road at 3 a.m.). There’s no better time to fill you in on our conversation–and special behind-the-scenes pics–since Blue Bloods returns for its third season TONIGHT on CBS at 10/9c.

Read full article & view the included pictures on Glamour.com.