Chapter 21:
Ty rolled over to see that it was 12:05. He couldn't believe he had managed to sleep this long in the ranch house! He was half surprised Katie didn't come running in to wake him up. He yawned and stretched and threw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. He walked out into the dining room to see Katie, Lou and Amy eating their lunch.
"Morning," Ty said groggily walking up behind Amy and giving her a kiss on the head.
"Hey sleepy head, how are you?" Amy asked.
"Not too bad, I am very surprised I slept this long! I am looking forward to spending the day with you though," Ty smiled.
"Hey Ty there are some sausages in the microwave for you if you want them," Lou stated while cutting up Katie's ham sandwiches.
"Thanks Lou, I will go and make them now. Does anyone want a coffee?" Ty asked.
Ty heard Lou and Amy both say yes, so he went to the kitchen and made a pot of coffee and to warm up his breakfast. He walked back through with three cups of coffee in one hand and his plate in the other.
"Here we go," He said putting the cups down on the table and sitting down next to Amy.
"Thank you," Amy and Lou both said at the same time.
"What do you want to do today? I have caught up on all of my paper work so I am free for the whole day,"Amy asked Ty.
"Well, I managed to get all my work done last night, and as you know Scott has given me the rest of the week off, so I vote we go for a trail ride." Ty replied.
"I like the sound of that!" Amy exclaimed, "Unless you need us for anything Lou?"
"No, you two go, I am going to take Katie into town, she needs new shoes. I need to be back in time for Georgie and Stephen though, so I will need to leave within the next 10 minutes. You two enjoy your day!" Lou said excitedly.
"Can I get Motorcycle boots just like Uncle Ty? Then I will be ready to ride a bike when I am older?" Katie asked excitedly.
"Erm no, you already have some nice cowboy boots, you need trainers. Plus you're no where near 30 yet, so you have some time to go shopping for motorcycle boots!" Lou laughed.
"Aww," Katie frowned.
"Trainer are waaaay more comfortable than motorcycle boots Katie, you'll be better off without them for a while!" Ty said enthusiastically.
"Okay then, I will get trainers. But I do want motorcycle boots when I'm older!" Katie demanded.
"Yes of course dear," Lou laughed.
They all finished their lunch in peace.
"Right we are off guys, make sure you lock the door behind you when you go on your ride, Grandpa is still out." Lou said while grabbing Katies hand and walking to the door.
"Will do, bye Katie, see you later!" Ty said
"Bye uncle Ty, bye Auntie Amy!" Katie yelled through the screen door.
Ty walked up behind Amy who was washing the dishes and wrapped his arms around her waist. He placed kisses down her neck.
"Hey," he said between kisses.
"Mmmm Hey you!" Amy said turning around in his arms. Their lips made contact and Amy ran her tongue across Ty's lip and was granted access immediately. They were having a full blown make-out session in the kitchen when all of a sudden Lou walked in, "Sorry I forgot my purse… Oh really guys? In the kitchen? It's a food preparation area! So unhygienic!" She laughed when she saw the pair, who immediately broke apart catching their breath.
"Oh Lou shut up, just go and get your daughter her trainers!" Amy laughed.
"Ok, see you two later. Have a good ride!" Lou replied walking out the door.
Amy and Ty both started laughing, "Right you finish up here, I will go and tack up Spartan and Harley. I will pack a few blankets as well. I know the best place for us to go, but it is a surprise, until we get on the path like. Fancy bringing a flask of tea or hot chocolate? It's your choice," Ty laughed.
"Okay you go, I will make us some hot chocolate, Lou has also made cookies this morning, I will steal a box of them." Amy replied.
Ty gave her a kiss and went to put his boots on and walk out to the barn.
Amy quickly made up a flask of hot chocolate and put the cookies in a box. She too got her boots and coat on and went outside to see Ty stood with both horses all saddled up ready.
"Wow, you were quick!" Amy exclaimed, passing Ty the thermos and box to put in the saddle bag.
"Well I wanted to have as much time as possible with you!" Ty replied getting on Harley as Amy got onto Spartan.
"Where are we going then?" Amy asked curiously.
"The first place I knew i was in love with you," Ty replied smiling.
"Hmmm, the old jumping course?" Amy asked, even though she knew it was correct.
"Of course," Ty replied leaning over and giving her a kiss.
They set off down the trails and when they got to the jumping course, they both let the horses graze. Ty put down the blanket and got the thermos and cookies. Ty leant up against a tree and Amy sat between his legs snuggled up to him.
"So, what is happening with Lou and Peter?" Ty asked.
"Well, basically they haven't been happy for the past 5 months, well that was the last time they were 'together' as Lou so nicely told me!" Amy laughed.
"Did not need to know that!" Ty said making a face.
"Yeah I know but I had to find out, so I thought I would just let you know too. But anyway, it is all to do with the fact that Peter is in Vancouver a lot of the time, and that Lou won't move with him. Which I don't blame her because look what happened when she moved to Dubai! She hated it! Also Georgie and Katie are happy here. Lou also may have thrown the fact that you have such a good relationship with Katie, and also that you are more of a father figure. She instantly took it back but I think Peter is hurt by that. Lou said that they are over, and that there is probably no chance of them working through it! They are both miserable Ty. She said she realised when she saw how we were with each other when we were on the date the other night!" Amy said.
"But surely she realises that we are like 10 years younger than them, not married, we are engaged. Of course we are going to be more well intimate, open and 'in love'?" Ty said.
"That is exactly what I said, but Lou said yeah it is true, but they shouldn't be as they are, they don't even hold hands and stuff in public, or show affection. When was the last time you saw them curled up on the couch with each other, or even stealing secret glances?"
Ty agreed and told Amy about his thoughts this morning and how he knew how hard it was going to be with Georgie.
"I know what a break up in the family can do to a kid, I have been through it twice! I am making a promise to myself to be there for Georgie and Katie. Also Lou as well, I know what is happening here is nothing like my mom and dad but it is still quite hard to watch. I just hope I can be there and help out." Ty said quietly. He hated showing his emotions to anyone, especially Amy.
Amy could hear Ty was getting upset, she turned around in his arms and wrapped her arms around him. He pulled her in close and just held her.
"Ty, you are an amazing man now, you are loved by everyone. I think Lou will appreciate you being there for the kids, especially Georgie because she is going to be hit hard about this. Also Katie, you and her have a bond. You make me so proud. I know it is hard thinking about the past, but the past is the past. I am so glad that you are moving in you know? It is going to be great! Especially seeing as you are busier at school and the clinic now!" Amy said kissing his neck.
"I love you Amy Fleming, you are actually the best you know? I am also glad I am moving in. Do you know what I am looking forward to most?" Ty asked mischievously.
"No, what?" Amy asked.
"Your wake up calls, they are actually the highlight of my day. Also, our study sessions, oh I didn't tell you did i? I got an email this morning saying i got 98% on yesterdays exam! So I have passed anatomy for this year!" Ty said excitedly, looking into Amy's eyes.
"Yeah, study buddies and wake up calls, they will be the highlight of you moving in for me to!" Amy leaned in to kiss him, "I love you too Ty, right, we best be getting back. Dinner will be ready soon. Georgie is having Stephen over too, so please don't wind them both up!" Amy laughed.
"Yeah lets go, but I definitely wont be winding Georgie up, I learnt from that after the specs incident!" Ty laughed.
They both stood up and got on their horses. They slowly but surely made their way back to the ranch.
They got back to the ranch and untacked Spartan and Harley, they cooled them off and put them out in the pasture with Copper and Phoenix.
"I had a great afternoon, thank you for suggesting we go there!" Amy said grabbing Ty by the waist as he came through the gate.
"I am pretty good aren't I? I also had a great afternoon. Thank you too," Ty replied leaning in and giving him a kiss. Their kiss was deep and passionate and only stopped because they heard Georgie shout, "Get a room!" from across the drive. Her and Stephen were both laughing.
Ty groaned when they broke apart, "Remind me why I said I would not wind them up! All I want is go be able to kiss my fiance once in a while!" Ty groaned.
"Just ignore them and kiss me, that will show them we aren't bothered," Amy said wrapping her arms around Ty's neck. Ty grabbed her waist and brought her close and they kissed again.
Georgie huffed, "Come on Stephen, lets go and put the TV on and leave them two to it!" Georgie sighed and retreated back to the house.
Amy and Ty both laughed and decided to walk into the house too.