Amy rolled over in bed leaning up to grab her phone off the nightstand. Unlocking it she pushed contacts. Her finger hovering over Ty's name. Tears stinging at her eyes. She missed him and really wanted to talk. But Ty had made it very clear last week when he let her walk away and didn't chase after her. Who was she kidding guys like him didn't date girls like her. It was only a matter time before that caught up to them. She sighed as she clicked her off again and placed it back on the nightstand. As she let the tears stream down her face little did she realize Ty couldn't sleep either. He lay against the headboard of his bed in the loft. The barn far to quite throughout the day and far worse in the night. His temptation to talk to Amy was winning far more then it had with Amy. He had clicked her name and even started to write a text. However he couldn't find the courage to send it.
'Hey, Amy. Spartan misses you.'
'Hey, just wanted to talk if your up for that.'
'There's so many things I want to say.'
'How's Moosejaw?'
But everytime he deleted what he wrote just as quickly as he typed. He ended up throwing his phone to the other aide of the bed frustrated. And knowing he brought this on himself.
The next morning came too quickly for both Amy and Ty. But for different reasons. Ty had to up at dawn to feed, water and exercise the horses. Then get to Calgary for class. Amy on the other hand got to sleep in. That is if she fell asleep. Which she didn't. Cause when she did she dreamt of Ty. She also wasn't ready to face a probably still angry Miranda. She was surprised to find the house empty when she finally emerged from the shower half an hour later to find a note on the kitchen table. 'Gone for a few hours be back by lunch.' Amy flopped down into the couch bored. She flipped through the TV channels a few times and finally settled on a cooking show. Her mind wondering back to Heartland and what everyone was doing. She also thought about how on earth Lou was able to adapt to all the changes she faced after leaving the ranch. And how on earth she was happy. But Lou had always perfected the city over the country even when they were kids.
"Hey, Dad." Amy said as she looked up at him as he and Miranda walked hand in hand up the driveway.
Tim looked at Miranda. "I'll be inside." She said grabbing the other grocery bag from him.
Tim climbed the steps behind her and leans on the railing. "Please don't take this the wrong way but..." She paused. "I wanna go home, Dad." Her venerable tone breaking his heart.
"Of course, sweetie." He understood. Amy had always loved the open space and nature. Even as a toddler he remembers chasing after her in the tall grass. He smiled. "I knew you'd only last a few days." He laughed.
She wanted to be annoyed but it was true. She had only agreed cause she thought she needed to get away from Ty. But in fact all she needed was Ty. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be. I'm just glad you finally agreed to come." He reached for a hug as Amy stood.
The cab pulled off the main road and onto Heartland's driveway. Amy felt her stomach knot as it pulled up toward the house. She caught sight of Ty near the far end of the barn. At the sound of the gravel he turned. The cab didn't even stop completely and she jumped out. Without thinking she took off running toward Ty. A smile formed on his lips as soon as he seen Amy. He dropped the feed pail and took off in her direction. Amy flung her arms around Ty as he grabbed her picking her up. "I'm sorry." She said tears running down her face
"I'm sorry." Ty said at the same time holding her close to him.
"You're still here?" She whispers her fingers digging into his hoodie.
"I promised didn't I?" He answered his voice just as venerable.
Amy nodded against him as the two hugged in the middle of the driveway. The cab driving standing there awkwardly waiting for Amy to take her bags and pay her fair.
Jack had just nicely started working on his tractor near the quonset hut had noticed the yellow car. Setting down his wrench he witnessed the whole scene unfold. He couldn't help the smile that formed on his lips. For the first time seeing Ty smile since he rescued him from jail. He shock his head as he abandoned his tools. Reaching into his back pocket for his wallet to pay the poor men and collect Amy's suitcase. Lisa practically ran Jack over as she stepped out the back door a huge smile on her face. "Look at those two?" She beemed happy for them. "I told you something was up with them."
Jack looked over his shoulder to see Ty wrap his arms around his granddaughter pulling her closer for a kiss. "He all but told me they were together when we talked yesterday in the barn. I put two and two together."
"Your not surprised?" Lisa asked shocked herself.
"I don't know." He admitted. Both stepped back inside the house to give them some privacy.
"Oh, Ty. I'm so sorry. I should have been more understanding. I didn't even listen to why you had that beer bottle."
"No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gotten mad."
"I missed you so much." She said reaching up to brush his hair from his eyes.
"Not as much as I missed you." He wrapped his arms around Amy pulling her closer to him as he kissed her. She was the best thing in the world and just days ago he figured he had lost her. His stupid choices ruining everything for good this time. But their love ran deeper then that. It was the kind of love that was rare. And he didn't dare wanna give her a reason to leave him. Amy broke the kiss hastily. He then realized they were standing in the middle of the yard for all to see. But for the first time that panicked look Amy got wasn't there. Instead she grabbed his hand and started pulling him toward the house. "Amy?!" Ty tried getting her attention but it was no use. She bounded the porch steps and pulled the screen door open.
"Grandpa? Lisa?" She shouted. "I'm back."
"Amy, what are you doing?"
She ignored him. Instead she tightened her hold on Ty's hand while tucking her hair behind her ear with her other. A large smile dawned her face.
Lisa noticed they were holding hands the second she stopped in the doorway. Elbowing Jack to notice. "Hey, honey." She said hugging her. "How was Moosejaw?"
"Grandpa?" Amy asked looking around Lisa to see his facial expression.
At first he sighed remaining firm on the spot near the fridge. He almost forcibly had to hug her. His eyes seemed to be telling the truth his brain was already working overtime to catch up on.
"Jack?" Lisa said.
Amy squeezed Ty's hand as she looked over at him for reassurance. Ty returned the squeeze. "Ty and I are together." She waited holding her breathe for their anger but when none came she found herself looking back Ty.
"Jack, I'm sorry we've been sneaking around but I really love your granddaughter. And I'd never do anything to hurt her. I promise."
A tear came to Amy's eye at the pride Ty had. Also his courage.
Jack rubbed his hand over his face before sending the young couple a smile. "You two may have been good at hiding the physical evidence but I've noticed something between you two for months."
"You have not." Lisa elbowed Jack.
"Your okay with this?" Amy asked nervous.
"Your not a kid anymore. I can't tell you what to do. That became increasing clear with this jockey thing."
Amy let out a small laugh before hugging Ty.
"I don't know what to say. I'm speechless." Ty said as he sat down.
"Me too." She shrugged. "All this time worried they'd be upset or mad." Ty nodded. "Guess you were right all along."
He chuckled. "Didn't I tell you that?" He pulled Amy into his lap.
"Maybe."
"Maybe? Really?" He said tickling her until she nodded. "It's kinda nice not to hid it."
"Definitely." She smiled as she leaned in to kiss him. Her arms dropped on his shoulders.
Someone clearing their throat startled Amy as she pushed away to see Lisa holding her coffee cup. "I don't think I'd be that public with your relationship."
Both nodded as Amy jumped off Ty's lap. "Sorry."
