Chapter 38:

A few days went by and Ty was back to normal. He only had one nightmare since the huge one a few nights ago. He was finishing up at the vet clinic, he had just helped Scott do surgery on a cat who had been run over. He was thinking about his upcoming birthday and how he was looking forward to having a dinner with the family, and spending a night at the Dude ranch with Amy. He was smiling to himself thinking about everything that they were going to do when they were there. Cass walked in and saw him smiling, "What's up with you smiler?" She asked laughing at his sheepish face.

"I am just thinking about how great life is," Ty smiled.

"You're thinking about Amy aren't you?" she laughed.

"How did you know?" he wondered

"Well, when you talk about her, you get a little glow in your eyes and you smile like a Cheshire cat, literally half the time I feel your face is going to snap in half! You have the same look when you think about her too," Cass laughed.

Ty blushed, "Yeah, she is pretty amazing. I'm so lucky to have her." Ty stared off into the distance dreamily.

"Oh I really wish I had something like that you know? Everyone I know is happy and in love!" Cass sighed.

"Oh Cass, you will find someone! It takes time. Trust me! Amy and I have had plenty ups and downs but eventually we grew up and now look at us! We are engaged and loving life. Your time will come Cass, trust me!" Ty said, he was still beaming just thinking about Amy.

"Yeah I know, but see you again just did the whole smiley thing! It is adorable to think that someone actually makes you do that! Right enough of me moaning, you best be getting off, don't think Amy will be too happy at me taking up all of your time with my wallowing. I will see you after your birthday. Oh by the way, happy birthday for tomorrow old man!" Cass laughed and turned her back to check the rota.

"Oh what ever! I'm not that old! Right I will see you soon. See ya!" Ty shouted while walking out the clinic.

Ty was still thinking about Amy while he was driving back to Heartland. He was really happy with his life at the moment. Nothing could ruin it. He pulled up to the familiar dirt track and parked his truck up next to Jack's. He looked over to the round pen to see Amy working with a new horse. He quietly walked over and just stood in silence. Even though he had seen her do this a thousand and one times, it was still amazing to watch. The very moment a horse chooses to join-up is the most magical moment in the world. Amy was so busy concentrating she didn't even realise he was watching.

In the house, Jack was sat with Katie in the kitchen when Lou walked in, "Oh, Ty is back. When did he get here? Where is he actually?" She stated when she saw that his truck was parked up.

"I didn't even know he was back," Jack said walking over to the kitchen window, where he saw Ty stood at the fence of the round pen watching Amy work, "I wonder how long he actually has been back. He really loves her doesn't he?"

"Yeah he does. Oh, did you pick up the cake for tomorrow night?" Lou asked.

"Yes Lou, it is in the fridge. What is the plan for tomorrow anyway?" Jack replied.

"Well, we are having a family trail ride in the morning and have a picnic for lunch, then he and Amy are going to go to the movies while we set up for the family dinner/surprise party. After the party, Ty and Amy are going over to the dude ranch and on Thursday morning, Amy is going to text Scott saying what time they are going to be home, Scott is going to turn up asking Ty for his help with something, an 'emergency'. He opens the door and Buster will run out." Lou said, relaying every single little plan that was happening, in her usual Lou way.

"Wow Lou, you really have this planned down to the last minute detail! I think he is going to love it, who is coming to the party?" He asked.

"Well obviously the family, Scott, Cassandra, Shane is coming down with Miranda, Lily couldn't make it unfortunately, she has to work. Oh yeah Caleb is coming too. Peter is home tonight so he will also be here," Lou replied.

"Sounds like it is going to be a fun day!" Jack said while going to the kitchen sink to clean the cups, "He is still stood there watching her, he hasn't moved an inch. Bless him!"

"Aww so sweet. Hey Katie, why don't you go and see uncle Ty, but you got to be really quiet and jump out at him and scare him! He probably wont even realise you are there because he is completely mesmerised by Amy" Lou laughed.

Katie jumped off her chair, "YEY! That will be funny! I'm going to scare him now!" She ran and put her shoes on and went out the door. Jack and Lou both laughed and watched out the window.

Amy had just managed to join up with the new horse and Ty started clapping enthusiastically. "Oh my god Ty, how long have you been there?" Amy asked.

Ty looked at his watch and realised it had been like 25 minutes, "Oh erm 25 minutes. I didn't want to disturb you; you were doing really well. You know you are amazing. I do love you," He said leaning over the gate to give her a kiss. Amy opened the back gate and let the horse out, Ty still had his back to the house, his eyes were just fixated on Amy, the woman he loved. He was so wrapped up in his own thoughts he didn't hear Katie behind him, she ran and jumped onto him shouting "BOO!".

"OH MY GOD! JESUS! OH MY GOD…" Ty yelled breathing hard and trying to catch his breath.

"Did I scare you, uncle Ty?" Katie laughed.

"Just a little bit! Don't do that again! I nearly had a heart attack! Oi, you can stop laughing as well!" Ty exclaimed pointing a finger to Amy who was doubled up laughing.

"That was hilarious! Your face was a picture!" Amy laughed, walking back over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist, "High 5 Katie!" Amy held her hand out for Katie to high 5. Katie high fived her and giggled, her laugh was so infectious, both Amy and Ty were in tears laughing with her. "My mommy told me to do it because you were mesmerised by Aunt Amy and wouldn't even know I was there! She said it would be funny, and it was!"

"Oh did she now? Well that was cruel! But I forgive you because I was totally mesmerised by Amy because she is amazing isn't she?" Ty said while squeezing Amy's hip and pulling her closer. Amy blushed and smiled at Ty, they leant in for a kiss when they heard Lou bellow across the yard, "ENOUGH OF THAT NOW COME ON! IT IS TIME FOR DINNER!" Katie ran over to Lou immediately while Amy and Ty held back a minute and carried on the kiss Lou had interrupted. "Seriously guys, I will give your dinner to Remi if you don't hurry up!" Lou went back inside and the door slammed.

Amy and Ty both laughed and carried on into the house laughing.

They all sat down the dinner table laughing and joking, talking about Ty's birthday.

"Hey mom, can Stephen come to the trail ride in the morning?" Georgie asked.

"Yeah of course, he is always welcome! Text him now," Lou said.

"What time are we leaving?" Georgie asked.

"Well, leave around 9, go up to the lake then have lunch then come home at 1. He can stay over if he wants, Amy and Ty's room will be free," Lour replied.

Georgie got her phone out and text Stephen saying, 'Hey mom said it is ok for you to come tomorrow, be here for 8 then you can have brekkie if you want :P Mom also said you could stay over because Amy and Ty are spending the night at the dude ranch. Plus the party might go on a bit late! Ty doesn't know about the surprise dinner/party so don't mention it! See you tomorrow Jx'

Stephen text back near enough immediately, 'Thank you! I will be there for 8. Tell your mom thanks for letting me stay. My mom is busy tomorrow night so I'm glad I don't have to go home actually! See you in the morning :D x'

"So Georgie can your boyfriend come tomorrow?" Katie said casually. Ty and Amy both stifled a laugh. Jack just pretended he didn't know what was going on. Lou was too busy planning where everyone was sitting tomorrow night and what music they were going to play, to know what was going on.

"He isn't my boyfriend! And yes he is coming over tomorrow at 8 and he says thanks for letting him stay over, his mom is actually busy tomorrow night so he is glad." Georgie replied.

Lou only really took in the end of the conversation, "Oh it is no problem. I am sure you and him can give Katie a riding lesson tomorrow or something after the trail ride can't you?"

"Yeah sure! Do you like the sound of that Katie, do you want me and Stephen to give you a riding lesson?" Georgie asked.

"Yay! Thank you!" Katie exclaimed before shoving another piece of pie in her mouth.

All of a sudden, the fact that they were leaving at 9am hit Ty, "Wait a minute, youre telling me I have to be up before 9 on my birthday? No fair," he said playfully.

"Oh shut up, you wanted to go on the trail ride, anyway at least you're at the dude ranch tomorrow night and so you won't be woken up by this little one wanting chocolate chip pancakes," Lou laughed.

"Yeah I suppose, what's happening after the trail ride?" Ty asked.

"We are going to the movies remember? You wanted to watch that new movie that is coming out tomorrow, so I thought we could go to that after lunch, then come back here for dinner and then just go to the dude ranch. Does that sound ok with you?" Amy laughed.

"That sounds great," Ty laughed putting his arm around the back of her chair, "Spending the weekend with all the people who love me."

"Don't make me puke," Georgie exclaimed motioning fake throwing up actions.

Jack laughed, "Don't be so rude Georgie, it is nice to have family around, especially on your birthday! I think this weekend is going to be great!"

"Ok. Right Georgie, can you please go and do your homework? So you aren't in a mad rush on Sunday night?" Lou asked.

"But I am supposed to be on night check tonight," Georgie replied.

"It's ok Georgie, Ty and me will go and do night check, if you get your homework done in time you can come and watch a movie with us if you want, we are watching The Hunger Games." Amy said.

"Yeah sure, and thanks for doing night check for me, I will do it all next week for you!" Georgie promised as she ran upstairs to start on the piles of homework she hadn't done yet.

The rest of them went to do what they usually did, Jack went to have a coffee and read the paper in his chair, Katie was playing with Pogie and Lou was sorting the dishes. Amy and Ty went outside to the barn to start night check.

Night check didn't take too long tonight seeing as 2 client horses had gone home and therefore meaning there was less feed to make.

Amy was sat watching Ty lift some of the feed bags, once he had done he came up to her and stood between her legs, putting his arms around her waist. Amy did the same to him and took in his scent. "I am really looking forward to tomorrow, and like I said I am happy because I am spending my birthday with people that love me! And I couldn't say this in front of the rest, I am also very excited to spend a night at the dude ranch with my fiancé. I wonder what delights we have in store," Ty winked and kissed Amy's head.

"Oh Ty, I love you. But you are the crudest person ever! But you never know what there is in store for tomorrow night. You will just have to wait and see," Amy teased while delicately running her fingers up Ty's side.

"God, you are such a tease Miss Fleming!" Ty laughed pulling himself back a bit to try and regain some composure!

"I know, but you love It really," Amy laughed, "Right we best go in because Georgie will want to watch the movie soon. I think Lou might join us as well. She is missing Peter and he is due home at midnight, so she will probably stay up."

"Right ok, lets go." Ty groaned pulling Amy up off the hay bail.

They walked over to the house where Lou told them that jack had gone to bed because 'I don't want to watch a bunch of pansies running around the forest all night'. Katie was also in bed because she had been busy all week doing riding and her and Lou had walked to the Dude ranch and back sorting out the cabins.

Georgie was sat laid across the sofa texting away like any typical teenager. "Hey Georgie, budge. Go sit on Jacks chair or something." Ty said trying to nudge her off the couch.

"Nope, I was here first, and I'm comfy now!" Georgie replied, forcefully hitting Ty's hand away from her.

"Please Georgie, there is one of you and two of us, just let us have the couch." Ty almost pleaded.

"Nope. You two sit on Jack's chair. Like I said before, I was here first." She fought.

Ty rolled his eyes and went to sit on Jack's chair, waiting for Amy and Lou to come through with the snacks. When Amy walked in she was confused to see Ty sat on the chair rather than the couch, "How come…" She started pointing to the couch.

"Don't bother trying to argue, you just get a whole lot of sass back at you. But it's ok, there is plenty of room here on my knee for you," Ty winked. Amy laughed and Georgie rolled her eyes, "Right I will move. Only because you two will be all lovey dovey if you sit there and I actually want to watch this movie!" she huffed and got up and sat on Jack's chair.

Amy and Ty both chuckled at the use of the phrase 'lovey dovey'.

Lou came in not long after and they all sat and watched the movie. It was around half 11 at night when it finished and Georgie went off to bed.

"I really am looking forward to tomorrow, I know Georgie said I was stupid, but it is true. After these past couple of weeks, spending the weekend with you lot will really help me. Cant believe I'm going to be 24. God I feel old!" Ty laughed

"Wait till you're my age," Peter chuckled as he walked through the door.

Lou got up and ran into his arms, "Oh my god I missed you so much! Are you ok? Did you have a good flight? Do you want anything? Do you want me to make you some tea?" Lou once again started being typical Lou.

"No I am fine baby, I am tired though, so I am going to go to bed. Night Amy, Ty." Peter laughed while he yawned.

"Night" They both replied together.

"I will be in now Peter, Night guys. See you in the morning!" Lou exclaimed excitedly, "Birthday boy!"

Ty rolled his eyes and Amy laughed, "Night Lou. Amy do you want to go to bed now?"

Amy nodded so they both went into their room and stripped off they jumped into bed and snuggled up and went to sleep, considering they had to be up for 8.

"Night babe, I have set the alarm for 7:45, so we can get ready and go for brekkie. Good night!" Ty said wrapping his arms around Amy who pushed herself up against him. She felt safe in his strong arms.

"Night birthday boy, who knows what tomorrow will bring," She leant up and kissed him. They both drifted off into a peaceful sleep.

A/N: This chapter would have been finished yesterday, but I was having too much fun watching all the lovely fit men play rugby. Honestly, I don't know how to play rugby or get the rules, but I just love to watch. England were crap though and got kicked out, good thing is that I am part Irish and part Scottish, so I have 2 more chances to celebrate. I bet the Irish are going to have some sore heads in the morning!

I will hopefully finish the birthday chapters – around another 2/3 – tonight. I say that but whether it actually happens is another thing! As soon as I have them sorted I will post one a day.

Once again after tonight I will struggle writing till next weekend due to uni being big pains and giving us loads of work!

Please keep reading and reviewing! I love reading everyone's reviews. Thank you everyone :D