Tim pulled onto the highway about half an hour later. "My buddy says there's one that fits the description but we only have today to look at it." The now entering Calgary sign coming into view. Amy glanced down at her phone. Ty still hadn't texted her back. She hoped he wasn't mad. She was keeping secrets but it was a good reason. "You hear what I said?"
"Yeah." She said looking up. "I was supposed to spend the day with Ty."
"Don't you two spend everyday together?" He asked flipping on his blinker.
"Yeah, but that's always at dinner or working the horses." She leaned her elbow on the door.
"We are doing this for Ty." He reminded her.
"I know. It's just I haven't been the best girlfriend lately. I think he's starting to notice."
"Wasn't he keeping going to school a secret from you?"
"Well, yeah. But that's different."
"Is it? Or how about his little drinking habit?" Tim said glancing at Amy.
"Why does that have be brought up every time we're talking about him? Yes, he has a drinking problem but he's working on it. And he's never do anything to hurt me. Not to mention, you have a drinking problem." She stated her voice annoyed.
"I had a drinking problem. There's a big difference."
"At least Ty didn't abandon his family."
"Okay. Okay. I get it. I made some bad choices. But I thought you were over that?" He said slowing the truck at a stop sign.
"I am it's just sometimes it's hard not to think about that. I worry you'll fall back into that habit or leave me." She said her voice venerable. "And of course that worry is there with Ty too."
"Honey, as much as it pains me to say. He's not gonna abandon you. He loves you to much." He squeezed her shoulder. "And I learned the hard way what my leaving did to you and your sister. I have regrets, Amy. I'm not going to make that mistake again. You know that right?" Amy nodded wiping her tears. "I love you."
"I love you too." She smiled. The light turned green and Tim carried on down the road.
"There that about does it." Jack said removing his gloves as he admired his tower of hay. He looked over at Ty which didn't answer. He was sat on a bail looking at his phone. "Ty, let's tack up the horses and go for a ride."
"Why hasn't she texted me back?"
Jack stocked over to Ty grabbing the phone from his hand. "You can have it back after a trail ride."
"Jack." Ty whined as he watched Jack stuff the phone in his pocket as he walked away.
"Amy's with Tim so stop worrying. We haven't spent any time alone in awhile."
"We have dinner every night."
Jack turned eying him. He shook his head grabbing his saddle and walked toward his horse. "You and Amy ever get this guy rideable?"
Ty frowned. "Not yet. Seems impossible."
"Nothings impossible it just takes work."
"I don't exactly have patience."
"Oh I realized that." He laughed as he lead his horse out of the barn.
"Dad, this is Ty's truck." Amy explained excitedly as she looked inside.
"That's impossible." Tim looked over at her.
"I'm serious, Dad. This is the exactly same truck."
"How?" He stood with his hands in his hips.
"It just is. Believe me." Amy beamed.
"It's pretty run down and will need a lot of work but we'll take it. But not at that sticker price." Tim said eyeing the man.
"Come on, man. It's a classic."
"Was a classic."
"I can't take a hit."
"Half the price take it or leave it."
"Half?" The man shouted.
"It's gonna take half to fix it up." Amy was growing impatient. But Tim stood his ground.
"Fine. But only cause I haven't had any interest in that truck since I bought it last year." The two men shook hands.
"I want it inspected before we drive it." Tim demanded. "It's gotta be safe enough for my daughter."
Amy smiled proudly. "Thanks dad. This means so much." She hugged him. The man stocked off to the office to get the paperwork. "Is it really gonna cost a lot to get it fixed it up?"
"No, I just said that. And he calls himself a car guy." Amy laughed at her dad's cunning ways.
Amy beamed as she adjusted the rearview mirror of Ty's truck. Her smile was like a kid on Christmas. Her dad's truck following behind her. Just to make sure the truck got back to his ranch until he could go over it more closely. But she was just glad he had let her drive her after some persistent nagging. Finding the truck had kept her away far longer then she had wanted. She just hoped Ty wouldn't be too angry. Since he came back into her life she had been happier. Even before they got back together. He had made her angry leaving all those years ago but that was all so far in the past neither cared about that. She trusted Ty completely and he loved her with his whole heart. She couldn't wait to give him the truck on his birthday. She'd texted Ty when they were leaving the dealership but he still hadn't written her back. They parked the old GMC in Tim's shed and he was giving her a ride back to the ranch. "He's gonna love it. So don't worry about his reaction tonight." Tim tried to reason.
Amy looked over at him tears threatening. "He hasn't returned any of my messages."
"Honey, I'm sure he had a good reason."
"I hope so."
Amy shot Jack a small smile as she got out of the truck. "He's in the loft." Amy nodded.
"He that bend out of shape?" Tim asked.
"He's allowed to me mad, Tim. What happened to you two being back hours ago?"
"Something came up. Okay? And besides we had a good time. You couldn't wipe the smile off her face."
Climbing the loft steps she got more nervous. Pushing the door open slightly she noticed Ty laying on his stomach doing his homework. He glanced up at the sound of the door but looked back at his work. "Ty..."
He shifted but again never looked up at her. His feelings just as unclear. "Ty, please?" Amy bagged now coming into the room.
"I don't have anything to say, Amy." He said looking now his eyes showing the hurt.
"I know I promised but this was important." She said sitting down on the edge of the bed. Ty sat up to face her. "It's not like you haven't broken any promises to me."
"Excuse me I didn't realize we were making things even." His voice laced with sarcasm.
"I know your mad."
"Do you?" He shouted. "I thought we were gonna spend the day together. I've been at school and you've had client horse after horse lately."
"I know, but this was important too."
"What was so important that you couldn't even tell me?"
Amy looked at her hands in her lap. "I can't tell you."
"See...I don't get it. Tim, sure it makes sense. But you. I didn't expect that from you." He stood up gathering his books.
"Where are you going?"
"To the office. I have a test to study for."
"We have to talk about this Ty." Amy demanded joining him at the door.
"I tried, you won't talk." He shoved past her and jogged down the steps leaving Amy standing there upset.
Breakfast the next morning was awkward. Ty brushed past everyone as he came in later then usual. His bath towel in hand as he headed to shower. He didn't even bother looking at anyone as he came in. Jack turned around from the sink to catch Amy's expression. She sighed before going back to her toast. "Are they still fighting?" Lisa asked quietly from the stove.
"Seems like it." Jack said still looking Amy. "She didn't come in until late but I'm assuming she was with the horses instead."
"Ya think?" Lisa said raising an eyebrow.
"I don't understand women's needs." He joked.
"No you don't." She poked him.
Amy brought her dishes to the kitchen putting them into the dishwasher. She was quiet and distant. Lisa caught her glance over her shoulder toward the hall. Probably looking for Ty. But he was still in the bathroom. "I'm gonna take Romeo on a trail ride." She said.
"Okay, be careful and don't go too far. He's still too unpredictable."
"A lot like other people around here."
"Amy!" Jack cut in. "He has a right to be mad."
"I just wish he'd talk to me." She said hanging her head.
"Give him some time. He was disappointed." Amy nodded at Jack before grabbing her hat and leaving.
Ty came into the kitchen his hair still wet hanging in his face. "Hey, what's for breakfast?"
"Ty..." Jack starts but stops.
"Bacon and eggs." Lisa smiles filling a plate for him.
Ty half smiles as he grabs it sitting down in the chair next to Amy's.
Amy was already saddled and riding Romeo out of the barn when Ty came out of the house and got on his bike. She was having a harder time then she thought to keep his birthday present a surprise. She wanted to apologize that he was the reason she missed yesterday. And that she was thinking of him. He'd forgive her in a second and be so overjoyed. But she couldn't ruin the surprise. She watched sadly as he drove off without even waving at her. She kicked Romeo forward and they were off down the driveway the way Ty had went. Surprisingly when she got to the end of the long driveway Ty was stopped and sitting on the side of his bike as if waiting for her. She slowed Romeo confused. Ty stood up and smiled at her. Her heart melting as tears came to her eyes. She lept off Romeo and into Ty's arms. His hold on her tight as he kiss the side of her face. "I'm so sorry." Both said at the same time.
"Ty, I didn't intend on missing the whole day. And I know you want to know why but I can't tell you. At least not yet. Your just going to have to trust me."
"I do trust you. I was just disappointed. But I never should have taken it out on you." He said setting her back on the ground and grabbed Romeo so he didn't run off.
"I'm sorry. It's my fault."
"No it's not. We both acted a little nuts." He chuckled.
"I missed you. And was disappointed too but what I had to do had to be done yesterday."
Ty nodded. "I get that."
"I texted you a few times." She said sadly.
"Jack took my phone. Said I was overly obsessed with you."
Amy smiled. "Really?"
"Did you think I could stay mad? I hated not having breakfast with you. Or you kissing me good luck on my test."
"Good luck." She leaned in and kissed him.
Ty held her hand as he led her to his bike. "You and me tonight. What's ya say we go for a ride?"
Amy nodded a big smile on her face. "I'd love that."
"Okay, it's a date." Ty got on his bike leaning over to get another kiss from Amy before putting his helmet back on and riding off.