Lisa and Lou were seated at the dining room table, while Jack paced the room attempting to reach Tim, Amy or Georgie. They waited for any news or sign that they were alright. At this point they'd even settle for another call from Georgie even if that meant not being able to hear her. At least they'd have something. And it might help with the worry. But who were they thinking. They'd still worry. After all Lou had her dad, sister and daughter out there lost. She was beginning to think it was a mistake to allow Georgie to go with them. "How could you allow Amy to go to that clinic?!" She suddenly shouted at Jack as if they're current situation was all his fault.
"Lou, you know your sister. There was no way she was gonna cancel. Your father and I both tried talking her out of it."
"Well, obviously not enough!" She continued to shout.
"I'm sure that's why Tim insisted on driving." Lisa said trying to tame the argument.
"Look, I get your concerns. I really do. But Amy's a grown women who can make her own decisions. She promised to do this clinic months ago. She didn't wanna let them down. She'd be alone if Tim hadn't stepped up to change his plans. So you should be thanking him." Jack stated firmly.
"That's not the point. She should be..." Lou replied slightly calmer but still upset. She was interrupted by her phone ringing.
Everyone stopped talking and looked over at the phone smiling at the slight relief it brought. Lou picked it up eagerly she swallowed hard. "It's Ty." Her eyes darting back up alarmed.
Jack and Lisa exchanged looks. "I forgot about him. He's probably been trying Amy all day."
"What do I do?" She asked as it continued ringing.
"We're gonna have to tell him eventually." Lisa reasoned.
"He's thousands of miles away. The last thing he needs is a half cooked theory. We don't even know that they are missing. Maybe they'll pull in the driveway any minute."
"Hun, I'd wanna know. Even if we don't have all the information." Lisa gave a half smile.
"He deserves to know. I'm not denying that. It's just...I don't wanna worry him for nothing."
Lisa sighed as Jack's cell phone started ringing. "He's already worried." She said pointing. "He doesn't get anyone he's gonna assume somethings wrong."
Both Jack and Lou knew Lisa was right. But neither wanted to give him the bad news. They were to protect Amy and keep the baby safe. By admitting something happened it's like they failed him.
Amy wrinkled her face as another contraction hit. Or at least she assumed contraction cause it sure didn't feel like the braxon hicks she'd had a few months before. The sun was setting behind them. Only making the reality of their situation worse. No one would find them now. Georgie looked over at Amy and grabbed her hand so she could squeeze it. She smiled slightly before doubling over. "Ow...it's hurting worse." She managed to say.
Georgie tried to hide her concerned expression. "Deep breath." She instituted.
Amy nodded and closed her eyes. The pain finally went away. "Thank you."
"Are we gonna have to spend the night?" Georgie's tone was scared.
"I don't think we have much choice, Georgie." Amy's voice cracked. Tears started falling as she looked over at her dad. She wanted to be brave for Georgie but she just couldn't anymore. She was scared.
"I wanna go home." Georgie said bringing her knees up to her chest.
Without even thinking Lou jumped up to answer the home phone several minutes later. "Georgie?! Are you alright?!"
"Lou, it's Ty." He said in a confused tone. "What's going on? Everything okay?" He had clearly heard the desperation in her voice.
She bit her bottom lip as she looked at Jack. Searching his eyes for some sort of help. "Uh...Georgie...she's with Amy. They're...late for dinner."
"Lou?" Lisa whispered disappointed.
"That's why Amy's not picking up." Ty said and Lou could hear the smile in his voice only making her next words harder to say.
"Actually..."
"So what's she and Georgie been up to? Nothing too strenuous I hope." He chuckled at the last part.
"Well, Amy had a horse clinic today. Georgie tagged along to do some ground work."
"Oh, that's odd she never mentioned anything to me." Ty said.
"She, uh...I'll let her know you called." She said trying to get rid of him. But Jack took the phone from her.
"Hey, Ty! How are you?"
"Great. We got to see a Gobi bear today. That's actually why I'm calling Amy." He sure sounded excited. Now Jack understood why Lou was stalling. "When is she supposed to be back?"
"That's the thing Ty we don't know. They were supposed to be back hours ago."
"What?!"