Chapter 13
"Here's your lunch, Ty." Taking the bag from Cassandra, Ty replies, "Great, thanks Cassandra. How much do I owe you?" Cassandra answers, "Nothing...Amy said it was on the house because of the favor you did for her the other day." Ty comments and asks, "I'm surprised she was there. So you spoke with her?" Cassandra answers, "Yeah...I introduced her to Jennifer and we talked a little. I hope you don't think I'm prying, but I was wondering what favor you did for her." Ty responds, "It wasn't much. She was in kind of a bind and all I did was give her a ride home." Cassandra says, "That was nice of you." Ty, noticing the telltale smile on Cassandra's face, says, "Don't read anything into it...nothing's changed between us." Cassandra responds, "Maybe then I can still talk you into joining us some night. You need to get out, Ty. I'm tired of seeing you moping around here and I'm sure Scott is too. Can't you just let loose for one night? Com'on...it'll be good for you." Ty answers, "I'll think about it." Cassandra continues, "You always say that...do you promise this time?" Ty answers, "Yes, I promise." Ty opens the bag containing his lunch and comments, "Great...vegetarian chili."
Scott walks in, "Vegetarian chili I see…the best in Alberta. I should have had Cassandra get me some too. Listen Ty, I have to go out on a call and I'm going to take Cassandra with me, so can you give Jennifer a hand in case something comes up that she's not familiar with?" Ty answers, "Sure Scott, not a problem. Scott adds, "She's pretty much up to speed now, but just in case. Cassandra and I should be back in a couple of hours. Oh, and there's another prescription for Paint. I called Jack and he said he would have someone come by and pick it up." Ty responds, "Okay...I'll take care of it if someone comes by before you get back."
As soon as Scott leaves, Ty finds the bag with the meds for Paint and brings it out to Jennifer. "Jennifer, this is a prescription for Paint. He's Jack Bartlett's horse. Either Lou Morris or Amy Fleming may come by to pick it up, so I thought I would leave it with you should either one of them show up." Jennifer says, "Okay."
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"Amy, grandpa called and said that there's a prescription for Paint waiting to be picked up at the clinic. He wanted to know if either one of us could go by and get it for him. I'm kinda busy right now, so do you mind going over there and getting it? If you don't want to, I'll understand. I can get it once I'm done here." Amy sees this as an opportunity to speak to Ty and open the door to a later conversation, so she answers, "I can go. Just let me finish helping with this order."
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Amy walks into the clinic expecting to see Jennifer, but no one is at the reception desk. She hears Ty's familiar voice emanating from the back and then his and a woman's voice laughing. She calls out, "Hello" hoping to get someone, hopefully Ty's, attention. Jennifer walks out a few moments later and says, "Amy...I didn't think I would see you again so soon. I'm sorry you had to wait. Scott and Cassandra went out on a call, so I was in the back giving Ty a hand with something. I guess you're here to pick up the prescription for Paint." Amy responds, "I can go back and get it from Ty." Jennifer replies, "No need...Ty told me someone might come by, so he left it right here." Jennifer hands the bag to Amy and says, "Now that your here, I was wondering...it has been awhile since I've ridden and I asked Ty if he would mind riding with me, but he says he's too busy. So, I was wondering if maybe I can come out sometime to see you and ride. Ty told me he has his horse, Harley, stabled out there and he says it's okay for me to ride him."
Amy answers, "Sure, I'll give you my cell number so when you're ready you can give me a call and I'll set it up for you." Jennifer responds, "Thank you...I'm looking forward to it. I'm still settling in and well...with this apartment I have now...even though it's small, there's still a lot to do, so it may be a while. Amy says, "I understand...just call me when you're ready. You know, we have plenty of horses, so if you'd like to invite your boyfriend that would be fine too." Jennifer replies, "I wish...I'm between boyfriends right now. I guess that's one of the reasons why Cassandra invited me to go out with her and her friends. The last one cheated on me. That's one of the reasons I decided to take a break from school and get away for a while." Amy says, "I'm sorry to hear that. Anyway, give me a call when you want to ride Harley and I'll set it up for you." Appreciatively, Jennifer says, "Great...thanks Amy."
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"I picked up Paints meds, Lou. They're in the truck." Lou says, "Thanks Amy. Was Ty there by any chance?" Amy answers, "He was, but I didn't see him. You're not going to believe this. It's like a never ending nightmare..."
Amy tells Lou about her visit to the clinic and conversation with Jennifer. When Amy is done, Lou says, "You're right. It does kinda sound like a nightmare if you read too much into it, but I still don't think you should worry. I can tell you from personal experience that neither one of them is looking to jump into another relationship anytime soon. Wounds take time to heal. Even though Ty and Jennifer know each other and there may be some common interests there, it's not unusual that they would be friendly. Besides, didn't you say that she had asked Ty to go riding with her and that he declined? That doesn't sound like he's anxious to jump into a relationship with someone else so quickly." Amy responds, "Even if he's not, what's to say that Jennifer doesn't have ideas of her own. I mean, working together and having so much in common." Lou reminds her, "Like I said, don't read too much into it. Listen Amy, you lost Ty's faith in you, but how about having some faith in him. I don't doubt he still loves you. It's just extremely hard for him right now."
Amy replies, "I know...its just that whenever I think things can't get any worse something else happens..."
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"Akeem, I've decided what to do...have a seat and we'll discuss it..." Akeem takes a seat and listens, offering his thoughts when Ahmed asks for them.
"...Yes, Prince, I'll see to it." Ahmed replies, "Very good then...If what we know about Mr. Ford is true, then it should work out well. Akeem responds, "There shouldn't be any problem. So far he has done as expected and I'm sure he would be pleased to accommodate you." Ahmed replies, "I'm not surprised since I'm paying him so much. I need to go into town for some business." Akeem asks, "Would you like me to get your driver?" Ahmed answers, "No...that won't be necessary. I feel like driving myself. Have my Ferrari brought around."