Face your Fears

Amy was in the barn brushing Spartan when she heard a car pull up outside.

"Hey Aisha," said Amy as she put down the brush.

"Hey Amy," responded Aisha as she walked into the barn.

Aisha went up to her horse and began to massage him.

"So how are you today?" asked Amy.

"I'm good. I was thinking I could take him for a ride today," said Aisha.

"Okay," said Amy not wanting to push Aisha too much.

Aisha began to saddle up Sunny.

"Hey," said Ty as he walked into the barn.

"Hey Ty," said Amy as she walked up and gave him a hug.

"Hi Ty," said Aisha quietly.

Ty smiled. "I'm gonna get some coffee. Do you girls want anything?"

"No I'm good," replied Amy.

"No thanks," said Aisha.

Ty nodded and then left the barn.

"I wish I had what you two have," said Aisha.

"What do you mean?" asked Amy.

"Well I don't know. I just always thought that if I had someone to tell me that it was okay and someone that loved me for my flaws. Then maybe I wouldn't be so scared," said Aisha.

"I get it. But you know it wasn't easy for me and Ty. When I first met Ty I was afraid of change. So I didn't want to change our relationship from friends to something more. But eventually I gave in. That was probably the best decision I ever made. But then we had some growing up to do both individually and as a couple. And eventually we realized that we had to accept and understand each other's flaws because no matter what we love each other. We always found our way back to each other. It'll happen for you too. Maybe not right away and you might not even see it coming. I know I didn't."

Aisha smiled and then gave Amy a hug. "Thank you."

Aisha finished saddling Sunny up and then left for her ride.

Ty walked in just as she left.

"Did she leave for her ride?" asked Ty.

"Yeah," responded Amy.

Ty came up to Amy and gently kissed her.

"So when do you want to leave for our road trip?" asked Ty.

"As soon as I finish up with Aisha. Which I'm hoping will be soon. I think she's almost ready to bring him back home," said Amy.

Ty smiled and kissed Amy on the head.

"I'm proud of you. You amaze me you know that," said Ty.

"Yeah well you're pretty amazing too Dr. Borden."

Amy smiled and leaned in to kiss Ty.

"Do you think you can help me hose down Spartan?" asked Amy.

"Yeah. I have a shift in the afternoon though," said Ty.

Amy nodded. "It won't take long."

Amy took Spartan out of the stall and brought him out back next to the hose. Ty followed behind them.

Amy turned on the hose and began to spray water on Spartan while Ty massaged his forehead.

"So I heard you picked your bridesmaids," said Ty.

"Yeah I did. Who told you?" asked Amy.

"Caleb. I guess Ashley had texted him and asked him if it was okay if she came. They didn't really leave things on the best of terms," said Ty.

"Yeah. I had forgot about that," said Amy.

"Don't worry about it. Caleb said he was fine with it," said Ty.

"That's good. I also asked Lou to be my maid of honor."

"I'm sure she was excited about that. I can already see the wheels turning in her head," said Ty with a laugh.

"Yeah. I think she's already gone crazy with planning," said Amy.

"We haven't even picked a date," said Ty.

"I know. But when the time is right. We'll know. Just like when we got engaged."

"Yeah you're right. It just gets so lonely in my trailer. Plus I'm kind of tired of my own cooking," said Ty playfully.

"So that's the only reason you want to marry me, because you're tired of your own cooking," said Amy.

"Well not the only reason," said Ty.

Amy laughed and then began to spray Ty with the hose.

"Hey not cool," said Ty. He pulled the hose from Amy and then sprayed her as well.

Ty laughed and then pulled Amy into a kiss.

After they parted Ty put his forehead against hers. "I love you."

Amy smiled and gently kissed Ty on the nose.

They finished hosing down Spartan and then brought him back into the barn. Ty went to get towels for them while Amy put Spartan back in the stall.

Aisha walked into the barn with her horse.

"Hey. How was your ride?" asked Amy.

"It was good…what happened?" asked Aisha as she noticed that Amy was drenched in water.

"Oh me and Ty…" began Amy.

Just then Ty walked back into the barn with a pair of towels. He handed one to Amy.

"Hey Aisha," said Ty.

"Hey," responded Aisha with a smile.

Aisha put Sunny back in the stall while Amy and Ty dried themselves.

"So Amy. I think I'm ready to bring Sunny back to Hilhurst," said Aisha.

"Really. Are you sure?" asked Amy.

"Yeah. Its time," said Aisha.

"Okay. If you want I can come with you," suggested Amy.

"I would like that," responded Aisha.

Amy nodded.

"Okay. Well I should get going. I have to get to the clinic. I'll see you later Amy," said Ty as he leaned in for a quick kiss.

"Bye Aisha," said Ty as he left.

"How about I get the trailer while you get him ready," suggested Amy.

Aisha nodded.

Amy went to get the trailer while Aisha got Sunny ready. Eventually they got him onto the trailer and they drove to Hilhurst.

Amy walked with Aisha into the familiar indoor arena.

"Are you ready?" asked Amy.

"Yeah I think so," replied Aisha.

"Just remember take a deep breath and remind yourself that it's just you and your horse."

Aisha nodded.

Amy walked out of the arena and went to watch with Aisha's parents.

Amy felt a soft kiss on her cheek. She turned around and saw Ty.

"What are you doing here?" asked Amy.

"I didn't want to miss this, so I got Cassandra to cover my shift," replied Ty.

Amy smiled and leaned in to kiss Ty.

Amy and Ty watched as Aisha began to ride.

"You know she wouldn't be riding in front of everyone if it weren't for you," whispered Ty in Amy's ear.

"Well I couldn't have done it without your support," said Amy.

Ty wrapped his arms around Amy and they held each other as they watched Aisha face her fears.