Amy's bright smile was contagious as the pair walked up the sidewalk and into Maggie's. Ty only letting Amy's hand go to open the door for her. He led her to a table near the back. "Today has been surreal." Amy said as she sat removing the jacket placing it on the back of her chair.
"I feel you." He said doing the same. "I'll be right back." He leaned in giving her a quick kiss. Amy happily watched him go making his way to the front corner. "Two milkshakes. One vanilla and one chocolate." He leaned against the counter as he waited turning his head back to Amy. She was lost in a world all her own. Not even catching Ty's glance. He shook his head as he turned his attention back to the server.
"Okay, one vanilla milkshake." Ty said startling her as he put it down.
"Thanks."
"What?" Ty asked.
"Nothing. I just can't get over all this. You." She shrugged.
He blushed. "I feel the same, Amy."
Both took long sips from their drink. "Uh, so...I have a race coming up next week. It's out of town. I was wondering if maybe you wanted to go?" She asked nervous.
"Won't your dad be there?"
"Well, yeah. But I could use a stable hand."
"Amy?"
"What?" She asked taking another drink
"Didn't we learn anything from hiding this from Jack? It would have saved us a lot of heartbreak."
Amy nodded understandingly. "Yeah."
"As much as I never through I'd say this. We need to tell your dad."
"If I do will you go with me?"
"Of course. There's no where else I'd rather be." He reached and grabbed her hand smiling.

The young and overly in love couple traded back a few miles back to ranch. Ty knowing he wasn't going to push his luck. Jack had been understanding of their relationship but he was sure he never wanted Amy on Ty's bike let alone driving it. As much as he liked watching Amy's joy over driving he preferred the way it was now. Amy's arms wrapped tightly around him to avoid falling off at the high speed he was going. Letting Amy off near the pasture Ty continued up the driveway. He was shocked to see Tim's truck parked near the fence. Shutting off his bike and removing his helmet he looked over his shoulder at Amy as she brought two horses back toward the barn. He couldn't quite make out her face from the distance but noticed the way Amy slowed her pace as she approached the barn. He stepped away from the bike still watching Amy. They'd thought they had a few more days. Clearly not. Neither had really decided how or when they were gonna attack the subject. But it was out of their hands now. He took a deep breath before walking over to Amy. He grabbed the lead of the client horse. "What is he doing here?" Amy said a look of panic on her face.
"Hey...we got this. Okay? We're not gonna let him drive a wedge between us." Ty reassured looking at Amy.
"I have to get the horses. Their calling for rain." She said her eyes never leaving the house.
"Okay. I'll help you." He said grabbing the second lead. Amy nodded seeming in a world all her own. "Don't worry."
"Sure. Easy for you to say." She said finally snapping back to reality.
"Hey...listen to me. It doesn't matter what he thinks." Ty held her shoulders firmly. "Amy...look at me." He wanted her to focus on him.
She finally looked into Ty's eyes. Nodding this time with a smile. He had such a way of calming her. "You're right. This is about us not him."
"That's my girl." Ty leaned in and gave her a quick kiss.
Amy's face lite up. "You've never called me yours before."
"You are. You know that, right?"
"Of course." She turned to walk away but stopped looking over her shoulder. "Ty!" She shouted. He turned around at her voice. "You're mine." Her comment putting a huge smile on his face.

Amy and Ty nervously walked to the house after putting the horses in the barn. Ty hovered back on the porch so it didn't look obvious. "Hey, Dad." Amy said hiding her worried tone as she hung up her jacket.
Tim turned around from the kitchen chair. "Hey."
"What are doing back so soon?" She said wrapping her arms around him in a hug.
"Do I need a reason?" He said now watching Ty as he took of his boots.
"No of course not. I just meant..." She trailed off as her nerves got the better of her.
"You two seem happier?" Tim said surprising both teens.
Amy glanced back at Ty paranoid he already knew about them. "Tim? Can you bring these to the table?" Jack said handing Tim a bowl.
He faced Jack annoyed. "Sure." He brushed past Ty as he went to the dining room.
Amy shot Jack a look. "I don't know how but it seems he found out." Jack whispered. Amy's eyes bug out horrified.
"Dinner looks good, Jack. I'm starving." Ty's comment only making the issue worse as Tim came back into the kitchen at that moment. He raised a eyebrow at him. Ty cleared his throat and awkwardly took the salad to the dining room to escape.
Amy feel clostifobic stuck in the kitchen with them so she hastily pushed her dad out of the way to get away too. She didn't stop at the dining room like Ty had instead she continued right down the hall to her room.
Soon they were all seated at the table eating. Jack was talking about the cattle. "Dad?" Amy said looking over at him. "I have something..."
Tim's phone rang interrupting the pair. "Hello?" He said pulling it out of his pocket and up to his face. Jack sighed annoyed. Amy went back to eating waiting. "Thanks for dinner, Jack. But I'm gonna have to grab my pie to go." He said pushing his chair back and grabbing his plate. "Something's come up at the track."
Amy looked up at Ty partly relieved but also annoyed. "It's okay."
"We have practice in the morning. And remember we have our first out of town race." He said shouting from the kitchen.
"I'm all packed."
"Great." He smiled grabbing his hat.
"Thanks for helping with the dishes." Jack said under his breath.
Amy and Ty exchanged a look. He reached and put his hand on top of hers.

"Grandpa?" Amy started nervously as she helped dry the dishes. "I asked Ty to go with me to the race."
Jack turned to face her. "Isn't that gonna be a bit awkward. Especially since he has no idea you are dating."
"That's not my fault. We tried telling him."
"Well, you may want to mention it before too long. Honey, he was off. He knows something."
"You didn't?"
"Of course not. But he was going off about Ty when he got here. And it came out of nowhere."
Amy sighed. "We were in town together."
"Do you think it's possible he seen you?" Amy bit her bottom lip.
"Would either of us have survived dinner if he did?"
Jack couldn't help but laugh even if Amy wasn't trying to be funny. "You'd better tell him tomorrow at practice then. Before he finds out on his own."

Amy held Storms lead as Tim approached. "Dad?"
He slowed up as he followed. "Yeah, sweetie."
"Can we talk about something?"
"Sure. What's up?" He stopped Storm with his hand. Amy turned. "This about the race?"
"No. I'm ready."
"Okay. Then what's up?" He folded his arms.
Amy licked her lips as she kicked at the ground. "Well..."
"If this about Moosejaw..." Tim started.
"No, well kinda." She paused.
"Honey, Miranda's not upset."
"Dad, I've started seeing someone." She finally rambled.
"Oh. That's... Great. You've been a bit down since Caleb."
"That was my choice. You know that right? We just didn't work."
Tim nodded. "If you say so."
She smiled happy it was going good so far. "So, I am really happy."
"That's the important." She caught his hesitation. "How long?" His tone changed. Amy swallowed. "How long?" Tim raised his voice sightly.
She knew he wasn't asking casually. "A few weeks, I guess."
"Amy..."
"I don't know. A few months."
Tim nodded and turned to look back toward the stables. "Why him?"
Amy was shocked. "What?"
"It's Ty, right?" He folded his arms.
"Yes. But how?"
Tim bit his lip shaking his head faster. "Seen the two of you in town." He turned back to face Amy. "Making out." He raised his voice.
Amy swallowed hard. "Look, that's not the way I wanted you find out."
"Well, newsflash I did. I had to witness the two of you swallowing each others faces in public, Amy. In public. I can only imagine the way you both behavior behind closed doors."
The comment caught Amy off guard. "Excuse me?"
"It's true isn't it? I mean that's his type."
"His type? What's that supposed to mean?" Amy was getting mad. "I'm happy with him. He's a gentleman whether you want to believe it or not. He treats me right."
"Sweetie..."
"No, Dad. Ty isn't anything like you think. You don't even know him." She was still talking in a raised voice.
"He makes you happy?" Tim asked sighing.
"Yes. And I know you aren't happy about this but it's my choice. And I love him." Amy felt a wave of confidence.
Tim nodded. "Maybe I don't understand but I will try to."
Amy smiled. "Thank you." She was proud of herself for standing her ground. And showing him what she wanted.