As Ty was finishing breakfast and getting ready to go to the clinic he reminded Amy "Doctor's orders no working with horses until at least a month after the baby is born."
"I won't don't worry. Lou and Georgie will be here to keep an eye on me. Lou offered to help with dinner. Ashley and Val will be here about 6:00."
Ashley Stanton had returned to Hudson to manage Briar Ridge and Val had arranged to try and get her and Caleb back together. Early on Val had tried to discourage her daughter and Caleb's relationship but over time realized that they belonged together. She had arranged for Ty and Amy to invite Caleb to dinner in the hopes that if he and Ashley could see and talk things out and they could reconcile.
Lou and Georgie arrived at Amy's and Georgie reminded her aunt "No working with horses. Ty called and asked that I keep an eye on you."
Amy laughed and remarked "Your uncle worries too much. I know he is concerned but I would never put our baby's health in danger."
Lou set out helping Amy prepare for dinner. "Does Caleb know who is coming for dinner or will Ashley and Val's presence be a surprise?"
"We discussed it before and felt that we would surprise Caleb. Ashley and Val are aware Caleb will be joining us but they want Caleb to come so Ashley and he can talk.
When he came home Ty found Amy in the bedroom getting dressed for dinner. She was looking at herself in the mirror. She was amazed at how her physical appearance had changed over the past 8 months. She no longer could bend over to see her toes and it had been awhile since she had a good night's sleep. Amy put her hand on her abdomen and softly spoke to the fetus she was carrying "It won't be long now little one. Your father and I can't wait to make you a member of our family."
Ty walked up to his wife and kissed her gently and added "Amy you're beautiful and I know you will be the best mother any child could have."
Caleb arrived about 5:30 and when he entered the house Ty suggested "How about a beer?" They went and sat in the living room while Amy, Lou and Georgie finished getting dinner ready.
Caleb asked Ty "Are you expecting anyone? A car just pulled up and when he saw who got out he exclaimed "Oh my gosh. It's Ashley and Val." He gave Ty a look and wondered what was happening.
Before anyone knew it Ashley and Val were in the house and Val looked at Caleb and began "I asked Amy and Ty to arrange this get together. In the past, I thought you and Ashley were bad for each other but I have come to believe that I was wrong. Could you ever forgive me?"
Before anyone could say anything Lou announced "Dinner is ready;"
As everyone took their places at the table Amy made sure that Ashley sat next to Caleb.
Ashley, looking at her former husband, smiled and remarked "You look as if life has been treating you well. I understand that you have abandoned your rodeo ambitions and are quite involved at the reserve with Bob Grainger."
Caleb indicated that things were going well with him and replied "How about you?"
Ashley responded that she has returned to Hudson to manage Briar Ridge. "I guess we'll be seeing quite a bit of each other in the future."
The remainder of dinner was uneventful and afterwards Ashley suggested that she and Caleb go outside and sit on the porch while Lou and the others clean up the table.
As they sat and discussed what had been going on in their lives in more detail Ashley confessed "Caleb, I know that we have had our differences in the past but I firmly believe that you were and are my one true love. Is there any way that we can return to the life we had when we first married?"
Before Caleb could respond Val came running out to the porch and announced "Amy's water just broke. Ty is getting her ready to take to the hospital and Lou is calling the doctor."
As Ty rushed to get Amy in his truck as Amy experienced a rather severe contraction. Caleb offered "Is there anything we can do?"
Ty yelled "Call Jack and Tim and let them know we are on our way to the hospital. Also let Scott know I may not be working at the clinic tomorrow."
What should have taken Ty 20 minutes to drive he made in 10. All the time Ty was attempting to drive as well as time the length and severity of Amy's contractions. Upon arrival at the hospital a nurse met them at the entrance and escorted Amy and Ty to the maternity floor where Dr. Virani was waiting.
Just then Amy yelled in pain as the most severe contraction yet took place. As she examined Amy the doctor stated "Amy, your baby should be ready to make its appearance very shortly. When the next contraction begins I want you to push as hard as you can."
Ty held Amy's hand and as the next contraction began Amy bore down with all her energy and heard Dr. Virani tell Ty "Here comes your little one. I can see the head. Here comes the next Borden "With that the doctor asked Ty "Do you want to cut the umbical cord?"
When Ty cut the cord he leaned over to kiss his wife and said "Amy we have the most beautiful son ever. He has your blue eyes and a smile like mine."
As the nurses took and wrapped the baby in a blanket they placed the newborn on Amy stomach for her to see.
The nurse asked what the baby's name is. Amy looked at Ty and said "We have decided to call our son Jackson Timothy Borden.
Knowing that everyone-Jack, Lisa, Lou, Georgie, Caleb, Ashley and Val would be in the waiting room anxiously awaiting news, Ty, with a broad smile on his face walked into the room to announce to everyone that Amy had given birth to son-Jackson Timothy.
Several days later Amy and Ty were alone in her hospital room when she had an idea that she wanted to run by Ty. "When we have the naming ceremony how would you feel if we had Ashley and Caleb as godparents?"
"That sounds like a great idea since after their talk after dinner they decided that they really do love each other and it appears that for the third time they will be getting married."