I smiled. A simple smile that meant so many things. I wanted more than anything to tell him I loved him, that he was my life, my everything; but I was rendered speechless.

Ty drew me closer, encircling me in his warmth. He pressed a soft, lingering kiss on my forehead, catching a falling tear with his thumb.

"Adam loved you." He whispered, as I buried my head in his chest, clutching at his hand. "... more than anything."

His fingers ran over the little swatch of card, carefully prising my fingers away from the thin material. I gave up, no will power left in me to hold on, just cries of grief and angst as let it float into his palm. He gave a small smile through his tears, before running his thumb over the little scribbled words.

I couldn't bear to look at the smiling face, not now, not never. Life would never be like that again. He was gone. My Adam was gone. And now I finally knew, after three whole years, my Adam was really dead. I could no longer have hope. I could no longer hide myself behind the 'maybes'. Adam was dead. And there was nothing, nobody, that could change that. My twin, my brother, and my best friend, was dead. And now, now half of me had died too.

The wave of grief hit me like a tsunami, and I soon felt all my strength seep away. I was exhausted. My body was so tired - I couldn't even think straight. There was nowhere inside me that still had even an ounce of strength. I was done. Finished. And in the hours that followed; I drifted in and out of consciousness, clutching at Ty like he was my lifeline; because the truth is, he was. He cried too, holding me closer to him as the sobs racked his body. We didn't say anything, we were silent.

The fire crackled on, its spitting flames bouncing of our lone silhouettes. We were out in the forest for hours, still there when the sun started to rise up over the mountains, its warming rays seeping through the trees. The forest became alive again, and to some degree, so did we.

I busied myself with the horses, checking and re-checking White Lillie, scolding her for running away. Though I did that, I never exactly did it properly. Without her little disappearing act, I'd have never heard that all last night. So for the moment, I was thankful and greatly in her debt.

We were soon up on our respective horses, both of us now smiling slightly. We were happier to some degree, and we basked in it. Enjoying the moment. After years of grief, after last night, I suddenly felt human again. There was no longer a ten ton weight above us, just those treasured memories that we would forever hold close. The weight had been shared between us, and for now, we could walk with a smile on our faces, our hands intertwined, our love something special.

We walked slowly on our horses, gathering our thoughts. I couldn't help but smile as the thought came up again. It had been bugging me for a while now and suddenly I felt like I was going to burst if I didn't spit it out soon.

I took a deep breath and turned my head to face Ty, cocking my head to the side in thought. He's gonna think you're mad.

And suddenly, it all came tumbling out at once. "Ty-do-you-have-a-tattoo?"

A smile pulled at his lips, his eyes glistening, amused. I blushed, why did I say that?

"Yes."

My head snapped up, yes? Wait, Ty had a tattoo! Nothing could stop the next question, it seemed I was on a roll. "Where?"

He chuckled softly, a beautiful sound I can assure you. It was like I could suddenly see clearly for the first time in three years. It just happened to be that Ty was the first thing I could see. I was suddenly seeing everything about him and slowly falling in love with him all over again. I loved him, I knew that. He was my life, the sole reason for my existence. But right now, he was my best friend, my rock. And gradually, I could feel my heart piecing itself back together again. It would take time, but I would wait. I had Ty now, and I loved him, more than anything.

"Across my back." He replied, smiling up at me, rubbing his thumb softly over the back of my hand. "It's a quote."

I smiled, and nodded, letting the comfortable silence fall back around us. We soon reached Max's ranch and were greeted by a flustered Amber. Ty simply smiled, amused. She relaxed immediately when she saw White Lille. "I was so worried! I thought you wouldn't find her!" I slid off Birdy and pulled her into a hug. "We found her, and she is fine. I promise."

She smiled, "Thank you." She hugged me back and I could almost feel her eyes rise up to find Ty's. When we stepped back, I got this instant feeling inside me, that all of a sudden, I knew she had forgiven Ty.

Ty slid off his black and white mustang, and came to stand beside me, lacing his fingers with mine. He squeezed them slightly, and looked up at Amber. "Does Nancy know?"

Fortunately, Amber shook her head. "No, I only found out ten minutes ago, and she's out. Jack doesn't know either."

Ty nodded, "Good. Let's keep it that way, shall we?" We both nodded, we didn't need Nancy and Jack on our back. He smiled over to me, "I'll take the horses back."

I smiled gratefully back at him, nodding as I passed over Birdy's reins. As soon as Ty was out of hearing shot, Amber grabbed my arm and pulled me all the way to her house, and straight into her bedroom.

"What has happened?" She blurted out, pushing me down on her bed. I must admit, I was slightly unnerved by the situation.

"What d'you mean?" I asked, frowning.

She rolled her eyes, like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "Ty is smiling!"

"Oh." I breathed out, about to say something more before I was cut off. It seemed she was on a roll, as she held up her hand and started to tick things off.

"Ty is laughing, Ty hasn't said one sarcastic comment." She grabbed my shoulders and cried. "Ty is happy!"

A huge smile formed on my face. "Yes." I knew I made Ty happy. Ty told me I was the sole reason he became happy again. And for some reason, that little fact; made me go all tingly inside. I felt like a teenager again.

Amber suddenly pulled me into a massive hug. "Thank you, thank you, so, so much." I hugged her back. I was only really now starting to realise just how much Ty meant to Amber.

After dinner that night, I found myself walking down the path to the lake. I smiled softly, squeezing Ty's hand as he fell into step beside me. We didn't say anything, we never did. Just us, and our thoughts.

Yes, Ty's tattoo was one of them.

We slowed to a stop as the water's edge came into view, smiling as we sunk down in the long grass, falling back on the soft blanket Ty had layed out.

Closing my eyes, I huddled up to Ty's side, his arm draped around my shoulder, my body fitting perfectly at his side. He pressed, like aways, a soft kiss to my forehead, and pulled me closer. So comfortable in his warmth, I rested my hand on his chest, curling up beside him. I could feel him smile as I grabbed his hand, and pulled it around me, playing with each finger in turn.

He took a deep breath and looked at me, his deep emerald eyes capturing me like always. I felt my lips curl into an involuntary smile as my first memories of him flew through my mind. I held him closer, relishing in his warmth.

"I love you Amy." He whispered, pressing his lips to my forehead once again. "Forever."

I found my eyes staring into his captivating gaze, unable to move, think, or worry; I said the only thing I could think of.

"I love you too Ty." And those words, had never been more true.

So? What d'you think? She told him she loved him! And... Ty's tattoo! Who else wants to see that? Hmm, me too. What could it say? Tell me your ideas! I'd love to know!

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Ty's tattoo and the photo!

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