Tim didn't waste anytime as he barreled into the house startling Jack at the stove. "You ever heard of knocking?" He asked annoyed.
"Yeah. But I'm family." He said shrugging it off. Jack let out a sigh before turning his attention back to dinner. "Where's Ty?"
"I don't keep tabs on his, Tim. He's free to do whatever he wants."
Tim didn't like the answer. "Excuse me? He has no rules? He's on probation or something?"
Jack faced Tim. "Actually, no. He's not. And yeah, he's free to do what he wants. He's 21, Tim."
"I hope these rules don't apply to my daughter."
"Well you lost that right the minute you walked out."
"Hey, Jack." Ty said as he came from somewhere else in the house. Tim looking embarrassed.
"So, I was thinking of doing a last minute fishing trip with Shane but Miranda said he can't. So I was thinking maybe we could go. I mean I've got my gear all ready."
"I appreciate the offer but I don't think you and me in tent all weekend is such a good idea. Besides Lisa and I have plans." Jack said hopeful to get out of it.
"Actually Jack, I was asking Ty."
"What?!" Both men shouted shocked. Jack raised an eyebrow.
"Uh, thanks Tim. That's...I don't know what to say." Ty stammered.
Jack looked back and forth between his ex son-in-law and his granddaughter's boyfriend. Tim's expression and fake smile, only he would know about, gave it all away.
"Hey, Dad. What are you doing here?" Amy said joining the men in the kitchen.
"Your dad invited me to go fishing." Ty said pulling Amy closer to him. Who just nodded awkwardly.
"Why the sudden interest?" Jack questioned. Tim looking away when he caught his glance.
"No reason. I just thought it might be nice to spend some time together."
Amy looked up at Ty who seemed to be struggling to find his voice. "Actually Dad, Ty and I had plans this weekend. We were gonna go into Calgary and see a movie."
Jack had had enough and it seemed so did Amy. Her dad's eagerness uncharacteristic. It screamed odd. "Dad, can we talk?" She said firmly pulling away from Ty and heading further into the house.
Tim hesitated before following his daughter.
"Ty, meet me on the porch." Jack's voice matching Amy's.

"What the hell has gotten into you?" Amy said as she shut her bedroom door glaring at her dad. He was caught off by her tone and her swearing. "First it was the trip to Montana. Your over friendliness the other day. And now you're inviting him camping?"
"It's not what it looks like."
"What does it look like?!" Amy screamed.
"Sweetie, I'm just trying to get to know him."
"Why?" Amy had her hands on her hips.
"I..." He was suddenly speechless.
"Why are you trying to steal my boyfriend?"
"I'm not. It's just if he matters that much to you I thought I should give him a second chance. That's all."
"Why?" Amy was still mad. "You didn't even take this much of an interest in Caleb. And I was marrying him."
"I already knew Caleb. He was on the circuit."
"No! He was a bronc rider like you. Ty comes from a whole different background. And you hate that."
Tim sat on Amy's bed. "I don't hate it."
"Dad, why are you doing this?" She was calmer.
Tim let out a sigh as he ran his hands over his face.

"Okay, what's going on? And what happened in Montana?" Jack said as he handed Ty a cup of coffee. Jack drinking his as he sat on the other side of Ty.
"I don't know. Tim's just really clingy. And Montana..I got kicked out of the stable."
"What? Why?"
"For having a record." Ty almost whispers.
Jack ran a hand through his hair. "So Tim blew up and now he's trying to make it up to you for Amy's sake?"
"No. He defended me."
"What?" This shocked Jack more.
"I don't get it either. He just said if I wasn't welcome then Amy wasn't racing."
"I don't understand." Jack said speechless himself. "Why would Tim do that?"
"I don't know. Amy and I have been trying to figure it out all week. It doesn't add up. And now out of nowhere he wants to bond." Jack nodded. "I don't know if I should be alarmed or relieved. He hated me when I first got here."

"Dad, it can't be that bad?" Amy sat next to him on the bed.
He finally looked up at her. "I don't want you to resent me."
Amy wrinkled her nose not understanding. "I would never resent you."
"I don't want things to end up like they did for your sister. She pushed me away. And... I'm sorry."
"Dad, I'm not Lou."
"No but your so headstrong and determined. When you get an idea in your head." He stopped to laugh. "Honey, I don't know anything about Ty. And what I do know I don't like about him. Just the same as I felt toward Peter. I didn't want to drive you away. So I started trying to be supportive."
"I know that whatever guy I pick you'll never be completely happy. And I know you worry but I trust Ty. You only see the bad stuff. Like the jail time and fighting. But he's really sweet and caring. And comes from a rough home. He and his mom were treated like crap. Which is why I know he'd never hurt me. I just need you to trust my judgement. I love, Ty."
Tim shook his head a smile on his face. Amy giggled. "I kinda overdid it just a little."
"You think? You were gonna go camping with him for 2 days, alone."
Tim pulled Amy into a hug. "I do worry. But it's cause I want what's best for you."

"Hey." Ty said as he flopped down on Amy's bed later that night.
Amy smiled at him from her spot at the desk. "At least we finally figured out what was up with my dad."
"Your telling me. I was beginning to think he was taking me to the middle of nowhere." He laughed unable to finish his sentence.
"He'd never do that." Amy said getting up and sitting next to Ty on the bed.
"I wouldn't be so sure."
"Ty!" Amy swatted him. "It's an improvement he was trying."
Ty grabbed her hand. "That's true."
"What is it?" She said catching his look.
"Nothing." He went to stand but Amy stopped him. "I just...what would you have done? If he didn't approve."
Amy sighed as she thought. "Nothing. You are just as important to me as him. So either he gets on board or I push him away."
"Amy, you can't do that."
"Why not? Lou did..."
"Exactly. She had to give everything up for Peter. You'd do that for me?" Ty was surprised.
"Yes. A million times. I'd always make that decision." She smiled as she leaned her head on his shoulder. Ty couldn't help but smile.