Chapter 21

Amy entered Tys room on ward 12 and smiled to see him sitting on the side of the bed his feet dangling over the side. His back was to her, and he was supporting himself with is arms firmly placed on either side of him on the bed, taking his weight. Ty was no longer shirtless, but was clad in a Pj jacket, unbuttoned, the bandage around his midsection had been changed and was less bulky, making it easier to move.

Ty turned to look over his shoulder, seeing Amy and smiled a Borden smile, one of the ones that always melted Amy's heart and turned her insides into butterfly's.

"look at you!" She said, the hurt and distance between then now forgotten, she walked towards him, going around the bed and standing in front of him. "you're up!"

He nodded, a little shakily, still supporting his torso with his arms, his face showing a smile, but with a hint of discomfort. Ty was in pain, but was trying extremely hard to work through it.

"I'll be doing laps around the ward in no time" he breathed shakily, his arms quivering slightly as they held his weight.

"hey, don't overdo it, "Amy warned, putting the bag she had brought in with her containing Tys belongings down on the floor and stabilizing his arms.

He smiled again and looked into her eyes, she could see the determination in them.

He breathed deep, and again straightened his torso, sitting up as straight as he could, slowly he released his grip on the bed and placed his hand on his lap. Exhaling softly, proud of himself.

"there we go" he smiled, "see, I got this"

Amy smiled back at him and stepped forward so she was standing between his legs, she straightened his Pj collar, and touched his cheek,

"yes, you do, "

He beamed at her again, and reached forward placing his hands on her waist, drawing her near,

"I missed you" he said softly, looking up into her blue eyes,

"I missed you too," Amy replied leaning in to kiss him gently, the kiss started simple, innocent, but Tys response let Amy know he had really missed her more than he could put into words.

She could feel his need for the closeness, the contact, and she responded to his call.

The kissed for what seemed like an eternity, his hands holding her near, not wanting her to ever let go.

Amy broke the connection, as his tongue played with hers, inviting her into the seduction.

"so, you're feeling better I see!" she said as she tried to catch her breath,

He smiled at her cheekily, pulling her in for a hug, his head buried into the nape of her neck.

Amy giggled, squirming under his touch, the stubble on his face tickling her.

TY looked up, confused as to her response.

"you need to shave!" she finally said, that stubble is getting out of hand"

He smirked, and rubbed his jawline, "yeah, bit grizzly Adams isn't it"

Amy diverted her attention to the bag she had placed on the floor near them.

"I brought you some clothes, and some toiletries, and…." She paused and reached into the bag, and swung something around in her fingers" your electric razor"

Ty smirked again, and nodded in thanks.

"I've also got your phone, "Amy continued, pulling it out of his back pocket, "Scotts been trying to call you, he's left a few messages"

Ty took the phone from Amy's hands and flicked through the history. "cheers for that, I'll call him later"

"So, "Amy said, putting her arms around his neck and leaning in close again. "fancy going for a walk?"

Ty looked at her in confusion and shook his head slowly, "Sitting up is one thing Amy, it took me nearly half an hour to get this far, I think a walk may be pushing it somewhat don't you think?"

She smiled, and kissed him on the forehead, and walked back to the door and left the room.

Ty looked over his shoulder and watched her go, confused but curious as to what she was up to.

She returned momentarily, pushing wheel chair, wheeling it up to the bed, and then applying the breaks.

"your chariot awaits Mr. Borden" she smiled, motioning to the chair in an exaggerated way.

Ty looked at Amy and then at the chair, disbelief on his face, he looked back to Amy, seeking reassurance, before taking a deep breath and slowly nodding in approval.

"urgh, yeah, ok, "he stammered, "but you're going to have to help me "

Amy stood next to Ty and supported him as he slowly slid his feet down from the bed and touched the floor, she could feel his apprehension when they made contact, his legs shaking slightly under his weight,

"It's ok Ty, I got you" She said quietly in his ear as she moved to put his arm around her shoulder as he transferred his body weight off the bed and onto his feet, his legs buckled slightly, Making Amy take the brunt of his weight,

Ty exhaled loudly as the pain ran through his chest, the movement was causing his side to burn, He shut his eyes and pushed forward, standing briefly on his own, then Amy turned his towards the wheelchair so he could sit down,

His face was showing his discomfort, but he slowly opened his eyes to see Amy smiling at him.

"you all good!" she asked, a slight concern on her face. Ty took another breath and closed his eyes again, focusing on regaining his composure.

He exhaled again and gently held his chest, opening his eyes and smiling at her" yup, all good here"
"ok then, let's get going" Amy said as she quickly put the foot rest down and pushed the wheelchair towards the door,

Ty chuckled and looked up at her," what's the rush!"

"oh, no rush, "Amy's replied opening the door. And quickly scanning the hallway and pushing him through, "just don't want the ward sister catching us"

Ty paused and looked confused, "why would the …." He stopped mid sentence as Amy pushed him towards the busy ward hallway, and quickly on to the elevator.

"Amy?" he questioned, as the door shut and she hit the ground floor button,

"shhh. "she replied with a mischievous smile, squeezing his shoulder as the descended.

Amy pushed Tys wheelchair out of the elevator and past the canteen doors on the ground floor, she turned a corner and came to two large sliding doors that lead to an enclosed atrium garden.

Nurses past her and she smiled and nodded confidently, Ty watched her with a smile on his face, he was finding all this cloak and dagger subterfuge rather amusing. The atrium garden was like being outside, but without the winter cold. It had glass walls and was surrounded by plants and trees that where dusted with the day's light snow fall.

Amy pulled Tys wheelchair up into a corner at the back of the room and put on the brakes. She then pulled an occasional chair around to sit adjacent to him.

"I found this place on one of my many walks while you were sleeping" she said, looking around the room. "it's nice hey,"

Ty nodded, and took her hands in his" any place is nice as long as you're with me"

Amy blushed, Ty was such a romantic, he always made her feel like she was the only girl in the room.

He smiled at her embarrassment, and gently squeezed her hands between his.

"your amazing, "he laughed, "I can believe you jail broke me from my room!"

Amy looked at Ty cheekily, and smiled, proud of her accomplishment.

"I thought you could use a change of scenery" she finally said, looking out at the surrounds behind the glass walls.

"thank you Amy, "Ty said softly, smiling at the woman he loved .

They sat and talked and enjoyed each others company for a while, people came and went, visitors waited, patients sat in respite. But Ty could only see Amy. She was his world, his future, and everything else was white noise. Amy leaned in closer, locking her lips to his, running her hands through his hair as they embraced, Ty pulled her closer, intensify the kiss, forgetting where they were.

Lost in there embrace they didn't seem to notice the hospital around them, they were so caught up in their own little universe they didn't see the ward sister walking with purpose towards them.

"Mr. Borden!" she said sternly, breaking the love bird's connection, Amy jolting back to her seat, her cheeks flushed.

"I've been looking for you everywhere!"

"um, "Ty started, a little embarrassed himself" we were just…" his voice trailed off, a smile playing his lips.

"I know exactly what you were doing Mr. Borden "she replied, "you are still on strict bed rest, this type of behavior will only hamper your recovery"

Amy looked at Ty and smiled slightly, lowering her eyes while the nurse explained in no uncertain terms the reasons for Ty being on bed rest and not being allowed to leave his room.

"I'm sorry, "Amy finally chirped in "I thought a change of scenery would help his mood, I thought, it would make him feel better"

"hmmmmm, well its obvious from what I have seen here that he feels just fine now" the nurse retorted.

Ty smirked and diverted his eyes, Amy was blushing again.

"It's time for the doctor to check your sutures Mr. Borden, they will be removed today if all looks ok" she continued, walking behind Tys chair and lifting the break lever.

"I can take him back? "Amy started. But silenced herself once she saw the expression on the siters face.

"that's fine Miss Fleming, I will return Mr. Borden to his room after I take him for a cardiogram, "

Amy signed and looked at Ty deflated, TY went to open his mouth in protest but stopped when the ward sister frowned at him.

"Miss Fleming can join you after you have had your tests and your sutures assessed. "She looked at Amy, "you may wait in the waiting room on ward 12, it's near the nurse's station, "

Ty looked towards Amy and realized this was not a battle he was going to win; Nurse Bennett was an older ward sister and scared the hell out of Ty.

"I'll see you later love, its ok," he said softly," Thanks for the escape, I really needed it, "

Amy smiled at Ty and kissed him gently on the cheek to say goodbye, then watched him get wheeled back towards the elevator. He looked back over his shoulder, smiled and mouthed the words "I love you" as the doors closed and he lost her from his view.

Amy's phone rang as she walked towards the cafeteria, she had decided to grab a bite to eat while Ty was having his tests done.

"hello, "she said, as she pushed the cafeterias doors open before her.

"so… I think we need to talk, "

Amy stopped in her tracks, her face turning white as she recognized the voice on the line.

"Jeremy!"