Jack found Tim sipping his coffee on the porch. It was barely dawn. It was hard to believe that where Amy and Ty were would be covered in snow and ice. Looking out at the ranch it was starting to show the early signs of spring. Sitting down next to Tim Jack didn't say anything. Several minutes went by before he spoke. "The nearest town said they've been on the lookout. And once the roads are better, hopefully sometime this morning their gonna try to clear a few road leading out to the lake."
Jack nodded. "Those two are smart. They can make through anything."
Tim wanted to object but knew it was useless Jack had a point. Better to remain positive. It was possible after all that they made it into that small town and spend the night. Maybe they had no hydro from the storm. So Amy couldn't call them. And they were stranded but safe. He held on to that idea that Lisa had put in their heads last night. Everyone's anger had become sadness by morning. "They have to be okay. They just do."
"I hate that we can't do anything."
"Yeah, but Lisa has a point we venture out in it we could get lost too."
"Since when do you sit around and let other people make the decisions?" Jack asked shocked as he turned to look at him. Tim just shrugged. You could tell he was beating himself up over it. "You gotta stop that." He said gaining Tim's attention as he peeled his gaze away from the yard.
"Stop what?" He asked irritated and finally sounding like himself.
"That's better." Jack joked.
Tim scoffed before getting up and walking back inside. Leaving Jack with his thoughts which were very similar to Tim's.

"Hi." Amy said a smile on her face as she greeted Ty for once. She was up and dressed into her clothes from the night they fell in. Ty had finally seemed to get some sleep. He wasn't even a little annoyed that Amy hadn't woke him. After last night he expected her to be the one that slept in.
"Hi." He greeted just as cheery. He reached out for her to join him. She laughed as Ty pulled her backwards onto the bed. Amy layed across the bed and partly on Ty's lap. He leaned over and kissed her. She snaked her arms around Ty's neck. "What was last night?" He asked as they broke apart and Amy sat up.
"Nothing." She said clearly avoiding the subject as she went to get Ty some breakfast.
"Amy, it's not nothing. You were hysterical." He followed her.
"It was just a nightmare. Can we not talk about it?" She bagged.
"Okay. Sure." He wasn't so convinced but let it go since it bothered her so much.
"Can you stop looking at me like I'm gonna crack." Amy said irritated by Ty watching her as he ate. They sat at the small table in the corner of the room enjoying what they could find for food. Their supply was all but out.
"I'm not." Ty said catching her tone. "I let last night go like you asked. So leave me alone."
"You don't think I'd like to? I've had enough of you treating me like a fragile flower."
"You fell in the lake and almost drowned. I'm sorry if I'm still a bit worried about you. Does that make me a bad person?" He asked giving her a glare.
Amy huffed and stood up angerly. "This is not my fault."
"I didn't say it was." They were both full on yelling at this point. The frustration of their situation finally forcing them to the breaking point. Either was really mad at the other. They were just stuck in their own heads feelings. Finding their way to the surface.
"You don't think I know that." Amy stormed around the room.
Ty stood up and shoved the chair he was sitting on over. The loud noise getting Amy's attention. Her emotions finally subsiding. She watched as Ty's rage seemed to also subside as he grabbed his jacket and left the cabin.
"Ty..." Amy called after him.
"What?" He asked turning around.
"This is stupid. Why are we mad at each other? We can't change what happened."
Ty nodded. "I know that, Amy. I do but I hate that I have no control over the situation. How I can't do anything to help you."
Amy walked up to Ty and slowly touched his shoulder. "Look at me. What's bothering you?"
"It's fine. Let's just go back inside."
"No. Tell me now."
"Amy..."
"Last night was just a bad dream. I keep reliving what happened at the lake. But I know it's okay and you being here helps."
"I'm struggling." He whispered.
"What?" Amy was confused.
Ty turned to look at her. He almost looked like he had tears. "When things get tough that's when I drink. I've been going to the meetings. And it's been helping. But this...us not getting rescued. I'm struggling."
"Oh, Ty. It's gonna be okay." She wrapped her arms around him. "I love how hard you've been working at this. It's not gonna be easy. And it's not an overnight fix. We both know that." She smiled up at him.
"I don't know why you put up with me." He joked as he returned the smile.
"You are so much stronger and braver then me."
"I don't know about that." He laughed as they walked back into the cabin.
"Believe it. I wouldn't have been able to handle any of the things you've gone through." She smiled at Ty as he shook her head before wrapping his arm around her shoulder.

Lisa had just gotten of the phone from Lou. They had wanted to keep what was going on to themselves but knew sooner or later they'd have to tell her. She had been upset and for good reason. Lisa was now staring into space as she remained sitting at the dining room table. Her untouched coffee in front of her. She smiled when Jack squeezed her shoulder on his way by to the kitchen. It wasn't until he has said hello that she realized the phone had been ringing.
"Hello." Jack said his voice rough.
"Is this Mr. Bartlett?" The man on other end asked.
"Yes." Jack hesitated.
"I'm the local sheriff. You reported your granddaughter and her boyfriend missing a few days ago?"
Jack swallowed hard. He knew this phone call was coming but now that it was here he wasn't ready. "Yes, Amy Fleming and Ty Borden." At this Lisa raised her head looking toward the kitchen. She couldn't see Jack from where she was sitting though.
"One of our snowplows came across Mr. Borden's truck." He paused. "The good news is they weren't there. The truck appears to have been abandoned days ago."
Jack let out a sigh of relief. "That's great. It means they got shelter somewhere."
"Yes, it is possible. We are gonna send searchers out first thing tomorrow morning. They'll go door to door at all the local cabins and the towns already been on the lookout for them. But no one has spotted them."
"Okay, that's great."
"There is one thing." He paused again.
"What?" Lisa was now standing in the doorway. Jack had his back to her.
"When we went to check the sight we discovered the dock about 50 feet from where the truck was was destroyed. Now it could easily have been from the storm. But you need to know we have evidence to believe they were near there. And we need to consider every avenue."
Jack slammed his hand down on the counter.
"We are doing everything we can. And will keep you informed." The sheriff nodded to himself taking this as his sign to hang up.
As soon as he did Lisa had her arms wrapped around Jack from behind. "It's gonna be okay." She comforted.