A week. That has been the amount of time Dani has been sleeping. She's hooked up to an IV and a nutrition IV. Ty refuses to leave Dani's side. He and Amy agreed that they would "take shifts". Luckily, Ty has been able to convince Amy that he should stay.

Hearing the room's door open, Ty looks up to see Jack and Amy.

"How is she?" Jack asks walking over to him as Amy sits down on the other chair, letting Jack have the bed.

"Okay. They can't find anything wrong." Ty admits sadly but also relieved. He wants Dani to be her happy, loving self again. He hates seeing her hurting.

"That's good. But what could be the problem?" Jack thinks out loud but more to himself.

Hearing a groan in the silent room, Ty looks from Jack to Amy, and then finally Dani. Dani's eyes are fluttering. Dani groans again.

"I'll get the doctor." Jack smiles before hurrying out of the room so Dani will see both Ty and Amy with her.

"Dani?" Amy speaks getting to her feet and gently rubbing Dani's visible arm, "It's Amy. How are you, sweetie?"

"Hmm?" Dani moans before slowly opening her eyes. Blinking to clear her vision, Dani reaches up and rubs her eyes, "Amy?" Dani stutters looking at her then Ty, "What happened?"

"We're not sure. We brought you to the hospital." Ty answers still holding Dani's hand.

"The doctor put you to sleep so she could run a few tests." Amy continues, "Sweetie, do you have any health problems?"

"No." Dani answers before jumping hearing the door open. Turning, Meredith walks in smiling.

"Hi, Dani. I'm Doctor Young. But your friends call me by my first name, Meredith. You could join them in that if you like." Meredith greets.

"Okay. What's the problem with me?" Dani asks after Jack hands her a bottle of water. Getting Ty to open it, Amy helps her to sit up. Drinking some water, Meredith picks up Dani's chart.

"We ran quite a few tests for possible problems, but they all came back normal. You are a very healthy child, Dani. But the tests ruled out all things that I know about." Meredith frowns, "Were you around anyone who smoked for long periods of time?"

"Not lately." Dani states, "Not since I ran away from my old foster family."

"Hmm." Meredith nods, "How long were you with that foster family?"

"A long time. I lost track of time. Since I was a lot younger for sure."

"And they smoked?"

"Yes. All of the time."

"What are you getting at?" Ty wonders looking at Meredith.

"Second hand smoke." Meredith states, "The smoke could have hurt her lungs. Which means I need to keep her a little while longer and give her medicine to clean up her lungs."

"How much?" Amy jumps in, "How much will the medicine be? How much longer does she need to be here?"

"I'm honestly worried that if I allowed her to leave early, then the infection or what the second hand smoke has done to her will get worse. Which is why I would like to keep her a little while longer." Meredith explains, "I just want her to be stable, Amy. Now, Dani, do you have any allergies to medications?"

"No." Dani shakes her head, "Not that I know of at least."

"Okay. I will start you off on a very low dosage then I will keep checking up on you until you are stable."

"Okay." Dani frowns.

"Very well. Any questions?"

"I'm staying." Ty states, "I'm staying with her."

"As you wish."

Watching Meredith leave, Amy waits for her to come back or send a nurse.

Two weeks. Two weeks in the hospital. Dani is bored out of her mind but is thankful that Ty is staying with her. At night to help her lungs to get clear, the doctor put her on a breathing mask and it pumps her medication, which is vapor, into them.

Hearing her hospital room's door opens, her temporary doctor, which is a male, walks in.

"Doctor Young will be in soon. But you have been doing very well over the weekend." He speaks smiling, "Your lungs are now clear, but I want Doctor Young to make sure and check you over." Nodding tiredly, Dani watches the nurse come in with her breakfast. Ty has never left Dani's side, only to use the washroom or to get food. But nothing else.

"Enjoy." The nurse smiles putting the tray on the little table. Digging in slowly, Dani eats her meal.

Around three hours later, Meredith comes in and checks on Dani. Inspecting Dani's lungs and listening to her breathing, Meredith then takes Dani into a room to run tests.

Once that is done and a couple hours later, the results come in. Walking to Dani and Ty, Meredith has a giant smile on her face.

"Everything is clear." Meredith states, "Ty, I need for you to sign Dani out and I will prescribe her medication that she is on. What I want her to do is lower the dosage until she doesn't need it anymore. Just one puff in the morning and one at bed. If there is anything wrong, return right away."

"Okay." Ty nods. Looking to his little girl, Dani looks exhausted as Meredith removes the mask and turns off the medicine.

Telling Dani he will be right back, Ty kisses her forehead before leaving to sign the discharge papers. Returning to Dani a couple of minutes later, Ty calls Amy by his phone letting her know that Dani will be coming home.

Helping Dani to the washroom, Ty closes the door enough that it leaves a crack so he can hear his little girl if she is having trouble. Having his back to door, Ty looks around unfazed. He's been in the hospital before but never spent the amount of time in there that he has now.

As the door opens, Ty turns to see Dani in her clothes and has the hospital gown in her arms.

"Hey, cutie." Ty greets picking Dani up.

"Thank you for staying." Dani whispers wrapping her legs around his waist.

"Always for you and Amy." Ty admits. Walking out of the room Ty makes sure his coat is on Dani and zipped up before giving the hospital gown to the nurses' station. Approaching the waiting room, there is Amy.

"Hey." Amy greets them walking over to Dani and Ty.

"Hey." Dani whispers tiredly.

"I'll go get her medicine. Could you take her to the truck?" Ty asks Amy.

"Of course." Amy nods smiling. Gently taking Dani from Ty, Dani tucks her face into Amy's neck. Wrapping her arms around Amy's neck, Dani hugs her tightly. Feeling Amy walk somewhere, Dani knows they are heading outside.

Arriving to the truck, Amy unlocks the car before helping Dani inside. Feeling warmth, Dani sits in the middle. Driving to the front of the hospital, Ty walks out a couple of minutes after they arrive and park. Climbing into the passenger seat, Ty buckles up before Amy puts the truck into drive and they make their way home.

Once back at Heartland, Dani is fast asleep. Worried, Ty gently shakes Dani awake. Waking up, Dani yawns and looks at him.

"We're here." Ty informs her. Nodding, Ty climbs out with Amy before helping Dani out. Walking up to the house, Ty lifts Dani up and carries her into the house. Removing their winter clothes and boots, Ty takes Dani to Amy's room. Once there, Ty sets Dani on the bed. Seeing Dani look around her curiously, like something has been changed, nothing is new, "You okay?"

"Yeah." Dani nods weakly.

"Are you tired?"

"Very."

"How about you take a nap? Amy or I will come and get you for dinner." Ty offers.

"Will you stay?"

"I am working as a vet, so I might have to leave or Amy will need my help." Ty sighs, "I would love to stay though."

"Please? Just until I'm asleep?" Dani begs softly.

"Okay. Lay down." Ty caves easily. Lying down on top of the covers, Ty uses a fuzzy, soft, fleece blanket to cover Dani. Lying down next to his little girl, Ty wraps his arm around her as she rolls onto her side.

"Daddy?" Dani whispers.

"Yes, D?" Ty asks looking Dani in the eye.

"Uhm," Dani pauses before asking her question, "How did everyone react?"

"About you being in the hospital?" Dani nods, "Well, no one really talked to each other. I was with you but when Amy took over, from what I saw when I was here, everyone was different. In a bad way."

"Different? How?"

"Well, Lou told Amy she will cover her if anyone came with horses, luckily, it wasn't that bad. Busy, but enough to keep Amy busy enough to now worry about you." Seeing Dani's frown Ty knows Dani was secretly asking about Georgie. Continuing on with the other members of the family, all that is left is Georgie, "Finally, Georgie. She skipped school a lot until Lou finally gave up on her taking the bus, so Lou drove her to school for the last week. Georgie has been calling me nonstop about how you are feeling."

"She cares?" Dani murmurs softly.

"Yes. She might be a jerk, but she cares about you." Ty nods.

"What should I do? I want my Georgie back, but I don't think that will happen." Dani looks away from Ty to Georgie's bed.

"What about you, Georgie and Amy have a sleepover in the living room? That way, Amy is a barrier if needed to be. She would keep Georgie from hurting you too much if needed."

"Really?"

"Yeah. We could do that when you feel up to it."

"Okay." Dani agrees.

"Good. Now go to sleep, honey."

"Okay, daddy." Resting her head on Ty's shoulder, Ty gently kisses her nose making her giggle, "I missed you."

"I missed you too." Ty whispers gently stroking her hair. As Dani closes her eyes, Ty closes his holding Dani close to him.

When Georgie arrives home from school, she is happy it is the last day for the week. Seeing Amy in the barn, Georgie runs passed and up to the house. Once inside, Georgie spots Dani's boots and coat. Kicking off her boots and throwing her bag and coat onto the kitchen table, Georgie speed walks to the living room. Seeing no Dani, Georgie hurries to her's and Amy's room. Opening the door as tears fall from her eyes, Georgie sighs in relief seeing Dani asleep with Ty next to her.

"Ty." Georgie whispers gently poking him in the arm. Seeing his eyes open as he groans softly, Ty smiles weakly at the young girl.

"Hey. She's asleep." Ty informs her.

"I know. How is she?" Georgie asks worriedly.

"Better than she was. She's just tired and exhausted."

"How did the tests go?"

"Really good. Nothing bad."

"The why did she go to the hospital?" Ty never told Georgie why Dani was taken to the hospital.

"She was sick. But she is better now." Ty explains easily.

"Oh." Georgie looks at Ty suspiciously. Letting it go, Georgie walks over to her bed and lies down.

Hearing a groan come from Dani, Georgie looks at her. Seeing Dani tossing and turning, Georgie watches until Dani's eyes open.

"Hey." Georgie speaks softly. Seeing Dani sit up as she rubs her eyes to get rid of sleep, Dani looks to her.

"Hi." Dani answers groggy.

"How are you?"

"Okay. You?"

"Better now that you are home."

"Would you like me to leave to let you two talk?" Ty asks looking at his daughter.

"Uhm," Dani starts confused.

"I can stay if you like me to."

"Just for a little while." Dani decides. Nodding, Ty gives Dani a kiss on the head before getting comfortable. Letting Dani lean against him, Ty holds her close, "How was school?"

"Stressful." Georgie answers calmly, "When did you come home?"

"This afternoon."

"Hmm, will you be coming back to school?"

"I don't know." Dani looks down shyly and confused.

"She will be. Amy and I will talk to see what we can do." Ty states rubbing Dani's arm soothingly.

"She might be homeschooled for a while?"

"Depends. But right now, Amy and I are focused on making sure she is safe."

"Safe from what? There are no dangers around here."

"People, places, that kind of thing."

"You are suffocating her." Georgie snaps at Ty, making Dani flinch.

"Amy and I haven't set any rules. We are letting Dani explore and create her own boundaries." Ty speaks calmly.

"Whatever. Dani, we are going riding." Georgie gets up and goes to grab Dani's hand, but Dani tucks her body closer to Ty's. Seeing this, Georgie frowns, "I wasn't going to hurt you."

"Leave daddy alone." Dani whispers hiding her face into Ty's shoulder.

"He's not your dad, Dani. He's not my dad. He's just an adult. He will never be family."

"Back off." Dani snaps keeping her face hidden.

"Excuse me?" Jumping, Dani whimpers hearing Peter's voice, "Leave Georgie alone, Danielle."

"Go away, Peter." Ty glares, "Georgie is just being rude and Dani is defending me."

"You are a grown man, Ty. Get over yourself and stop passing the blame."

"What blame?!" Ty raises his voice furiously.

"You need to get rid of Danielle, Ty. She doesn't fit in around here."

"Dad!" Georgie gasps turning to Peter.

"It's true, Georgie. Danielle doesn't fit in. All she does is stirring up trouble." Peter shrugs his shoulders like it's a normal conversation. Feeling Dani's tears on his shirt, Ty holding her tighter.

"You are the jerk here, Peter. Dani does fit in, and no, she doesn't stir up trouble. She's just a little girl with problems deeper than all of ours. She needs me and Amy. So back off, Peter." Ty growls.

"Whatever." Walking away, Georgie lets a tear fall.

"She's not leaving, is she?" Georgie whispers afraid.

"No. Amy and I won't let it happen." Ty states shaking his head. Sighing, Ty closes his eyes leaning his head against Dani's, "Shh, nothing will happen, Dani. I'll protect you."

Hearing running feet, Amy appears in the doorway.

"I heard the argument. Is Dani okay?" Amy asks worriedly. Climbing onto her bed, Dani peeks up with blurry eyes.

"Amy." Dani whimpers.

"I'm here." Amy promises. Feeling Dani leave his arms, she tackles Amy and starts to cry harder, "Shh, you aren't leaving here, Dani. You're staying. Just ignore Peter. He's a jerk." Knowing Dani is hurting, Amy leans them against Ty. Feeling Ty wrap his arms around them, Ty holds them to him, "Come join us, Georgie." Amy looks to Georgie, who is crying herself.

Climbing onto the bed, Georgie hugs Amy.

"I'm sorry." Georgie sobs, "I'm so sorry."

"It's okay, Georgie." Amy sighs.

"No. I keep hurting her." Georgie explains sadly.

"Just give Dani time to adjust. Protect her when she needs it." Amy frowns, holding Dani tighter after wrapping an arm around Georgie.

"You'll make a great mom, Amy." Georgie whispers, wiping her eyes to get rid of the tears. Gently taking Dani's hand, Georgie smiles feeling Dani hold her hand tightly, "If Dani wants to, could we see the horses?"

"Sure." Amy nods smiling. Feeling Dani slowly pull away, Amy looks at her. Gently wiping her tears away, Amy cups Dani's cheeks before kissing her forehead, "You okay?"

"I will be." Dani answers quietly.

"Good. Would you like to see the horses?"

"Okay." Getting up together, Amy holds onto Dani's hand before they leave the bedroom. Arriving to the front door, they all slip on their winter clothes. Helping Dani into the snow pants and covering her boots, Amy then zips up Dani's coat for her.

"Ready ladies?" Ty asks in his own winter clothes. Earning himself nods, Ty leads them outside after Dani takes his hand.