To start this chapter off, here are some answers/responses to your amazing reviews!
Don chapter 13 . Aug 14
I really enjoy this story line but only have content through chapter 13. How can I access the rest of them?
My response
Hi Don! Thank you so much, your feedback means a lot! I actually haven't written the rest of the story yet! This upload has chapter 14, but otherwise I have yet to indulge you in the rest of the story! Please stay tuned, and I hope you enjoy this chapter!
Guest chapter 4 . Aug 2
Love this story so far! But what about adult Lily not young Lily
My response
Thank you so much! To be completely honest, I haven't really thought about Ty's mom. It is really hard to think up more than one or two main story lines, and Ty's mom is kind of on my back burner for a while. I can definitely add her as a guest appearance if you wish? Just review and let me know!
Guest chapter 13 . Jun 10
How are you these days ? I hope a little bit better - just curious
My response
I really appreciate you asking me, it means a lot! I'm actually tons better, and got to have a bunch of family time this summer, which made all the difference. Thank you for being so sweet, I can't say how much it means to me. Enjoy this chapter!
heartlandwriters chapter 13 . Jun 9
It felt amazing to read your story again, Oakley! I just love the feel of it, how cozy and comforting it makes you feel reading it. I loved the part of the photo album, and everyone just bonding over it all. Amy's thoughts in the end really made me tear up, and it felt reassuring that you put that part in. I love your story so much, and I hope to see an update really soon! :)
My response
Girl, I just can't with you anymore! You're the sweetest, bestest friend online for me! Thank you for every review and piece of encouragement you've given me! I wrote this chapter with you and your awesome story Deserving in mind! I really hope you love this chapter!
Guest chapter 13 . May 31
How are you and your family ? Just wanted to know ... i miss you and your stories ! Take your time
My response
We're better, thanks! I miss writing my stories, to be honest. And I miss you guys and your awesome reviews. Thank you so much for reviewing positivity, it means so much!
Here's the chapter of all chapters. I'm sure you're all dying to know about Georgie and Wyatt and how they'll work things out, if they even get that far. So here it is, the chapter that answers all your questions! Keep in mind there is still lots of story left to be written after this, so don't think this is the end! Happy reading!
***This chapter was inspired by Dan + Shay's "From the Ground Up" All copyright goes to them and this wonderful song that reminds me 100% of Heartland. Please go search it up and DM me at "wyorgie" to tell me what you thought! Thank you!
Chapter 13 - From the Ground Up
"Georgie, maybe it would be best to talk to Wyatt today." Amy suggested gently, as she and her niece were preparing breakfast for everyone
To Amy's surprise, Georgie nodded eagerly. "Yeah, sure," she said. "I'd like to try again you know. Last time we were both thinking irrationally."
Amy nodded too. "Okay, that makes sense. Ty and I were going to take the kids out for a family day anyways. It's kind of a ritual for us whenever Ty and I come back from a conference or whatever. You and Wyatt do whatever you need to do."
Georgie smiled. "Thanks Amy," she said, hugging her aunt.
Breakfast was quickly eaten, and Amy was excited to go out with all three of her kids. They hadn't done this in a while, plus it would be good for Georgie and Wyatt to talk. Alone. A lot had happened since the last time they were alone, and Amy couldn't help to hope that things were going to work out between them.
Lyndy was reluctant to go out with her family once she heard that Wyatt and Georgie were going to be home alone together. "But what if something happens?" she asked, eyes darting between the broken couple across the room.
Amy looked Lyndy in the eyes. "Lyndy, I promise nothing bad will happen between them. They're adults; they can have one rational conversation. Besides, they've been getting along great these past few days, from what I've seen. If there's a problem, we'll only be half an hour away. We'll be home before long, anyways." Amy reasoned.
Lyndy thought for a moment. "Okay," she said, after a few seconds had passed. She ran off to grab her shoes and jacket. Amy followed her daughter out to the truck. On her way, she passed the picture Jack had framed years ago of everyone in the family, from Tim to at the time, baby Lily. Looking at that picture reminded Amy of a song she had heard before, one that always made her think of Heartland and her life with Ty, as well as her family.
Grandma and grandpa
painted a picture of sixty-five years
And one little house
More than a memory
More than saying I do
Kiss you goodnight's and I love you's
Me and you baby, walk in the footsteps
Build our own family
One day at a time
Ten little toes, a painted pink room
Our beautiful baby looks just like you
And we'll build this love from the ground up
Now 'til forever it's all of me, all of you
Just take my hand
And I'll be the man your dad hoped that I'd be
And we'll build this love from the ground up
For worse or for better
And I will be all you need
Beside you I'll stand through the good and the bad
We'll give all that we have
And we'll build this love from the ground up
As the truck pulled away from the house, Georgie turned to Wyatt. It was up to her to make the first move. "Want to go for a walk?" She asked, shyly almost.
Wyatt looked up from fiddling with the dishcloth in his lap. "Okay," he agreed.
They quickly slipped their shoes on, and headed for the trail they normally used for trail rides. It was all Georgie could do to not say something to break the silence, but she felt it was Wyatt's turn to say something.
At last, Wyatt stopped, and looks at Georgie. "I don't know where to start," he began, staring at the ground. "When you left, I thought everything was over. I thought the life we had imagined was gone, and you were ashamed at what had happened and the mistakes that were made. But what you never knew was that I was willing to help you get through whatever you needed to get through. Thick or thin, right?" He shot a glance at Georgie.
"I'm sorry," Georgie said. Wyatt opened his mouth to speak, about to tell her that he'd heard her say that so many times, it almost didn't matter anymore. "I know you've heard it a million times, but really, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry for all the pain I caused you. That's about all I can say. I really, truly mean it this time. No half sorrys, just saying it so that you'll let me go. No, I'm just so sorry Wyatt. You mean the world to me, and when I was hurt I blamed it all on you. You the one closest to me, and when everything blew up, I turned to you for fault. I'm sorry." Georgie's voice was choked with emotion, and finally it just blew over. She stopped walking and stood in the middle of the forest, letting tears fall down her cheeks.
Wyatt had started the conversation expecting a detailed explanation from Georgie about why she did everything she did. But hearing Georgie's sincere "I'm Sorry" proved that there was no logical explanation. She couldn't give a reason, and Wyatt understood that. He was her husband anyways. So as she stood there crying, Wyatt immediately forgave her for everything. He stepped forward and engulfed her in his arms, not letting go. It was these moments he knew he loved her, no matter what came between them. And these moments that would allow them to overcome everything in their path
This life will go by
In the blink of an eye
But I wouldn't wanna spend it without you by my side
The cloud are gonna roll
The earth's gonna shake
But I'll be your shelter through the wind and the rain
And we'll build this love from the ground up
Now 'til forever it's all of me, all of you
Just take my hand
Lyndy jumped out of the truck, all smiles. Her concern about Georgie and Wyatt being along together forgotten about. "Can we get a drink at Maggie's?" Lyndy asked, pointing at the family owned diner across the street.
Amy exchanged a glance with Ty, who shrugged. "Why not?" he said, and picked Lily up. "Today, we can do whatever you kids wish."
TJ jumped up and down. "Yay!" He shouted. Then he blushed and stood still, realizing his jumping was something his little sister would do, not him.
The family of five crossed the street, and headed into Maggie's. Jen greeted them with a smile, and told them that whatever they ordered would be on the house. Amy laughed and shock her head; it would look bad to leave without paying. Jenn just smiled and said whatever they wanted to do.
After they were seated, TJ, Lyndy and Lily began to tell their parents everything that had happened over the past few days. It was the family time everyone needed. Everything was peaceful to say the least and Amy had a feeling Wyatt and Georgie would work thing out. So as they toasted with milkshakes to being back together again, Amy reached for Ty's hand. He grasped hers in return, and they smiled. Everything would be okay again. No matter what.
And I'll be the man your dad hoped that I'd be
And we'll build this love from the ground up
For worse or for better
And I will be all you need
Beside you I'll stand through the good and the bad
We'll give all that we have
And we'll build this love from the ground up
Someday we'll wake up
With thousands of pictures
Sixty-five years in this little house
I won't trade for nothing, the life that we built
I'll kiss you goodnight and say I love you still
And we'll build this love from the ground up
For worse or for better
And I will be all you need
Beside you I'll stand through the good and the bad
We'll give all that we have
And we'll build this love from the ground up
From the ground up
Hope it met your standards; you have no idea how long I've been waiting to finally finish and have time to upload this chapter!I really hate how I ended it, but I can't always please myself. Because of my life being so crazy and school that is going to be so demanding, I've decided that to only upload a new chapter once every two months, one month if my schedule becomes easier. This causes less stress on my behalf that I haven't given you a chapter on time, and it gives you guys something to look forward to! Plus, every chapter upload, I'll submit answers/responses to reviews. Thank you for understanding and please keep reading this story! Don't forget to review and favourite! I do it for you guys!
-Oakley
Next update/chapter
Georgie announces she's going to quit show jumping (officially); Katie gets given a dog by a certain someone; Caleb and Cass drop Esme over for a couple nights