A/N: Hey! It's chapter 2! I hope you're enjoying this as much as me. Thanks for the reviews, much appreciated and made me feel a lot better about uploading this! Here's the rest!

Disclaimer: I do not own Heartland and I make no money from this…A Small Miracle – Chapter 2 – Welcome Home

"Hey! I'm home!" Amy called, pushing open the front door and stepping into the kitchen.
"Amy!" Jack cried, getting up to hug his granddaughter. "You're late." He said sternly, hands on hips. Amy laughed nervously.
"I went to see Sundance. I went through the barn and saw the new horse too." She said with a smile.
"You and your horses!" Jack laughed, hugging Amy again. "Its good to have you back."
Amy smiled, "Its good to be back." she said, sighing.
"Hey! Who's come home and not said hello to me? I just came down to check on my- Amy! You're home!" The older woman smiled, and hugged Amy too.
"Hello to you too Nancy!" she laughed, hugging her back.
"How've you been? Are you having fun? Are you doing well? How long have you got left? Have you got-"
"Woah!" Amy cried, putting her hands in the air.
"What were you checking?" Jack asked, saving Amy from any more questions. Amy gave him a grateful grin.
"Oh yes! I made pie Amy! Jack told me it was your favourite, so I baked it as a homecoming food."
"Thank you Nancy, that was very kind of you. I'm just going to put my bag away and unpack a little and then I'll come down." Amy said with a smile. Nancy and Jack nodded, and Amy turned to leave the room.

As Amy walked into her bedroom, she heard the backdoor open. Flinging her bag onto her bed, she stayed very quiet to hear who it was. Ty. She couldn't hear if Heather was there or not, but she assumed that she was. Amy hastily began to pack things away. Opening her bag, Amy took a bag of clothes out, and threw them into the wash. She took out the clean clothes she had washed, and put them into the dresser. She took out her shoes and other items, putting them neatly on top. She then shut the bag and pushed it under her bed. Glancing around her room she noticed her yard clothes on the chair. She debated whether to change into them, but decided againtst it as Nancy was preparing a meal - she should look in the least bit smart. She walked softly out of her room, and padded down the stairs. She pushed open the kitchen door, surprised to see Ty without Heather. She couldn't help the big grin that broke out across her face. "Hey." She said.
"Amy..." Ty said softly. "Welcome home!" he smiled , before reaching out to give Amy her third hug of the day. Amy returned the hug, chuckling softly. It had been a while since Ty had hugged her, and she felt strangely safe. She shrugged it off as nerves.
"Hey Nancy! That smells good! Do you want some help dishing up?" Amy called, seeing Nancy carrying the pie dish out to the table. Nancy shook her head.
"You had a long drive, Amy. I don't expect you to help. Sit in a chair a wait, that's your job." Nancy said with a laugh. Seeing Amy's face she laughed harder. "Sit!" She commanded. Amy sat down and frowned, before bursting into giggles herself. Ty, laughing too, sat in the seat next to Amy.
"What's so funny?" Jack asked, walking through the door. Seeing his confused face just made them laugh harder. Jack rolled his eyes and sat down on the other side of Amy.
"C'mon. Let's get dinner started."
It was a pleasant meal, and Amy found herself forgetting about all her earlier trouble.
"How's Lou getting on?" Amy asked, taking a mouthful of vegetables. Jack swallowed before answering. "She's doing well last I heard. Holly's growing up now. Scott's stopped calling her shuffle-butt, she's learning to walk well now." Jack paused to take a mouthful of food. "She misses us here, but she's enjoying her new job and I guess that's all we could ask."
Amy nodded serenely. She was glad of Lou, but not for Heartland. They needed her. She had been a very good accountant, but she was so much more than that too. It was going to be a hard job replacing her.
They finished their tea in silence, and afterwards Amy slipped out to see the horses. Ty had brought them all in; the night was going to be cold. As Amy stepped on to the drive, the cool night air hit her face. She looked at her watch and wrapped her jacket tighter around her, cuddling into it. She jogged across to the barn, keen to be out of the cold.
The first pony to get Amy's attention, was of course, Sundance. The little buckskin snorted playfully and tried to butt her over the door.
"What're you doing boy?" Amy asked affectionately, rubbing behind Sundance's ears, his favourite place. Amy remembered that Heather usually rode Sundance during the day, she was more or less the right size for him whereas Amy was too big. Amy hadn't seen Heather at all today. She'd thought she would at least be there to welcome her home at the very least! Clearing the thoughts, Amy moved down the line of horses. The dun mare was next door. "Hello girl..." she said softly, taking in the horses features. She had a broad forehead and dished face, long straight ears and round eyes. She was intelligent and loving, but temperamental. Amy wondered what her problem was. Amy began to work t-touch circles into her neck, letting her mind wander. She thought about college, Peter, Heather, and finally her thoughts settled on Ty. What was happening with him and Heather? There must be something. Amy's mind was too cold to think it through properly, and checking her watch again, Amy decided to go back to the house would be a good idea.
As Amy slipped in the front door, Nancy thrust a hot chocolate at her.
"I thought you'd gone out. You must be cold, I made this for you. Come join us in the lounge, we're watching tv. Ty's gone home, he said to say goodbye."
Amy smiled gratefully and took a sip. "Mmm that's just what I needed!" Amy stifled a yawn, before saying "Ill finish this up, and head up to bed." Nancy nodded, and ushered her into the lounge. Amy plonked herself down on the sofa and took a swig of chocolate. Smiling, she settled down to watch the documentary showing on tv.
Amy looked into her mug, and realised she had finished all her chocolate. She took her mug out, said a goodnight to Jack and Nancy, before heading up the stairs to bed. She used the bathroom, and changed into her favourite pair of flannel pyjamas, and jumped into her bed. Thinking over the day, she realised she was very happy to be back. Smiling, she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

The first week home flashed past, and Amy found herself not missing collage too much. Her home was at Heartland, it was where she belonged.
Waking up in the morning, Amy could smell her grandpa's breakfast muffins cooking downstairs. She flung back the covers and swung her legs out of the bed, throwing on her yard clothes. She had seen Heather since she had been back, but Heather didn't seem pleased to see her. Amy shrugged, she hadn't liked Heather much when she had first come to Heartland. Amy hurried downstairs, stole a muffin, waved good morning to Nancy and her grandpa, before diving out of the house.
"Morning to you too Amy!" Nancy said, while Jack just laughed.

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Livy ~ x