A/N: So! Chapter 2! I've had writers block and stuff, so I'm sorry. Anyway, here's chapter two :)
Disclaimer: I own nothing except for the plotline and Chloe. And the horses. The ones that I made up.
As Ty opened the front door, the first thing he heard was Amy's groans. He followed the noise, and found her sat in front of the washing machine surrounded by piles of dirty clothes.
"Why, you stupid machine, why!" She cried, bashing her head on the washing machine, groaning. Ty chuckled softly and leant against the doorframe, trying to be inconspicuous.
"You've always had a way with machinery, haven't you?" He laughed, grinning broadly.
"Shut up." She moaned, turning to face him. "I thought the washing machine would be okay this time! I'm going to find Chloe, see if you can fix it!" She complained as she stood up, huffing. She stormed out of the room scowling.
"Mature." Ty laughed, and looked down at the offending machine, which purred in response.
"Chloe!" Amy called, as she jogged up the stairs. "Did you put away the toys like I asked?" She said, pushing open her daughters bedroom door. She smiled widely as she saw her daughter's room cleaned, and turned to look for her daughter, only to be met by a brown haired tornado that jumped onto the bed and started whirling around.
"Chloe, stop!" Amy sighed, putting her hands on her hips. Chloe giggled and continued to bounce. Amy lunged for her, and Chloe bounced out of her way, and then leaped onto the floor. Amy made another desperate attempt to grab her daughter before she whirled past her and out of the door.
"Washing's on!" Ty's voice floated up the stairs, causing Amy to sigh with relief.
"You're a star." She caught hold of her giggling daughter who had collapsed at the top of the stairs.
"Dizzy." She said, closing her eyes.
"Naughty." Amy amended, laughing. She quickly went downstairs, to see Ty proudly standing by the washing machine.
"Now that's why I love you." Amy said, leaning forwards to kiss him.
"I hope it's not the only reason!" He exclaimed jokingly.
"I try." Amy winked, and turned away to put Chloe down. The girl staggered giddily, before running over to the sofa and throwing herself down.
"On." She commanded, pointing at the television set. Amy rolled her eyes and ignored her demanding child.
"How long before Lou and Scott get-" She was cut of by the sound of someone knocking on the door. "Ah." She pointed towards the door before swiftly making her way towards it and letting her sister in.
"Hello Aunty Amy and Uncle Ty!" Holly said, leaping in the door and hugging Amy. As she moved on to Ty, Lou hugged her sister.
"Aw, I've missed you! Chloe's got so big!" She said, spotting the sulking child on the sofa. She laughed and went over and hugged Ty. Scott then came in, rubbing his hands. He greeted Ty, as the two men were left in the doorway together.
So how's it going?" Scott asked, shrugging out of his coat.
"You know, I've not had a decent opportunity." He sighed, taking Scott's coat and hanging it up. Scott followed him.
"Well, keep trying!" He winked, and walked over to his wife.
As Amy finished making tea, she picked up her mug and went to sit by Ty at the table. He smiled and put an arm around her. She grinned back at him in response. Chloe and Holly were upstairs in Chloe's room, and as they had run upstairs, Holly had shouted something about teaching her something.
"So how are you guys? We haven't spoken in ages." Amy said, taking a sip of her tea.
"We're okay... I suppose. What about you three?" Lou said. Scott grimaced and put an arm around his wife.
"I suppose?" Amy repeated, placing her mug down on the table and folding her arms.
Lou sighed. "Yeah..." She started tentatively.
Amy raised an eye brow at her, willing her to say more. Lou sighed and looked at the table.
"We lost the house. Well, we didn't lose it, but we had to move out. We came back to America. Mainly, here."
"Here being...?" Ty asked, leaning forward across the table.
"Virginia. Not Heartland, don't worry. " Lou said, shaking her head. "We're looking for somewhere to stay at the moment before we can buy another house."
"You can stay here, of course you can!" Amy exclaimed, looking briefly towards Ty, who nodded. "You can stay as long as you like."
"That's very kind of you Amy, but-" Scott began.
"No, no buts." Ty said standing up. "Your things must be in your trunk, let's go get them." He told Scott, before starting to walk towards the door. Scott quickly followed.
"This is really kind of you Amy." Lou said softly. "You know, we didn't come here to beg for somewhere to stay."
"I know." Amy flashed her a quick smile as she took her mug to the sink. "But it's the least we can do. Besides, I could do with a hand with the finances! I'm more concerned with the horses, so they're all over the place! Just as bad as moms!"
Lou smiled, remembering their state their mother's finances had been in when she'd arrived.
"Mo-ommy!" A voice shrieked, and then somebody came thundering down the stairs.
"Look what Holly did to my hair!" Chloe shrieked, twirling around with her arms flung out.
"Wow!" Amy laughed, "Very pretty! Where did you learn to do that, Hol?" She asked, turning to face her niece who shrugged.
"School."
Chloe's hair had been divided into two neat plaits, one each side of her head, and tied with one of Chloe's many hair bands. She seemed very pleased with them, and kept shaking her head, watching them swing.
Suddenly, the door burst open, bringing with it a cold blast of air and two suitcases. Ty followed, bringing in Holly's little pull-along suitcase.
"Mum, what's going on?" Holly asked, skipping over to Lou and pulling at her sleeve.
"We're staying here at Aunty Amy's house for a little while, sweetheart." She said, tentatively. "Do you mind?"
"No, that's great!" Holly squealed, jumping up and down. "Like a holiday? Chloe!" Holly whirled around, and dashed to her cousin. "Did you hear? I'm staying at yours for a while! Like a holiday!"
Chloe looked at Amy, who smiled and nodded. Chloe then clapped her hands together.
"You haffta stay in my room! She can mommy, can't she?" Chloe pleaded, turning puppy eyes on her mother.
Amy sighed and rolled her eyes. "Of course."
The two girls squealed, and immediately dashed upstairs, Holly calling out, "Daddy, bring my stuff up!"
Amy looked at Ty, and they both burst out laughing. This was going to be an adventure.
A/N: Hope you liked that, sorry it's short. I've got the whole story planned out, but I don't know how to get there. But the story can get underway now that Lou and Scott are here!
Livy ~ xx