Trip to Run Errands in Town
By the end of the first full week in July, Dean and Ty working together had cut, raked and baled a couple large meadows and about 600 bales of hay. Each afternoon, Amy had visited for half an hour to do chores for the Richards' horses, Lakota and Champ at the meadow barn and say hello to Ty.
The baler needs some tweaking with some parts and a couple balls of twine, so Ty planned a Saturday morning trip to town and asked Amy to come along. Amy had agreed and Ty had unloaded his Norton motorcycle and left it in the Richards' garage.
As Ty and Amy left the canyon and travelled through Bellevue, Amy mentioned that sometime she would like to take Ty up along the Horsetooth Reservoir. "It has an unmatched view of the town of Fort Collins from a high vantage point."
"Sure... maybe even on the motorcycle, hey?", asked Ty, to which Amy smiled and agreed. Amy always enjoyed her past motorcycle rides with Ty. Her fears when Ty had brought home the Norton were based on Amy's insecurities about losing Ty.
Ty and Amy pulled into the farm and ranch supply store and picked up the baling supplied needed by Dean. Then the did some quick site seeing of the landmarks west of Fort Collins and Amy showed Ty the Colorado State equine facilities and classrooms.
As Ty continued driving his truck around to various spots Amy wanted to show Ty, she slowly slide herself closer to him in the truck seat until they were right next to each other. Ty noticed and put his arm around Amy's shoulder.
"You sure are the expert on this town, Amy", grinned Ty. Ty enjoyed boosting Amy's confidence and it brought the pretty smile that Amy sometimes hide in public's eye.
"Well I do get to see lots as I drive around to my classes and run errands here. I really have grown accustomed to the town and surrounding area".
"That is wonderful Amy", as Ty, pointed the truck up the Trail Ridge road to Bellevue and Rist Canyon. There were several bicyclists riding along the road's bike path this weekend. Ty turned on the radio and tuned in a station playing Brooke Fraser playing "Deciphering Me", one of Amy and Ty's favorite songs.
"How about I cook dinner for you tonight at your place in the loft?", asked Ty. Amy agreed to an evening where she did not have to cook for herself and better yet, she would not be alone in the loft.
"I really appreciate a guy who can cook… I find it a rarity in the days of fast food and take-out", said Amy. Ty smiled… "Or it's simply a reality that a fellow can learn to enjoy, which I do by the way".
Amy answered, "Well this is one gal has no problem turning over the kitchen to you fellas".
Amy and Ty did chores at the Richards, and then returned to Erhardt's stables to do chores there as well. Amy invited Ty up to her loft room for dinner and a Saturday night movie.
"Great job with the pasta", Amy told Ty.
"My best dish that I know how to cook", Ty winked at Amy.
Ty took at seat on the sofa to start the movie, while Amy made some popcorn. Ty noticed the photos adjacent to Amy's horse painting. "I see you got my photos from last month".
Amy came over with the popcorn, "oh yea... those photos are so cute. I especially like the one of you and my niece".
"So you think fatherhood still suites me?", recalling Amy's comments when taking care of the orphan fold Merlin.
Amy glanced at Ty sideways, sizing him up, "sure, don't you think so?" The question was never in question for Amy; she had seen Ty fatherly instincts and knew he would be a wonderful protective father some day.
"I had not given it much thought in a while... but if you think so...", Ty said. Ty also had his memory jogged and recalled how Amy had helped him realize the difference between loving children and being over-protective.
"I definitely think so Ty!", and she kissed his cheek. Ty put his arm around Amy and hit the play button on the DVD player to start the movie...
The movie ended around 10:45 pm with Ty yawning every couple minutes. Amy understood and help Ty put on his leather jack. Amy said as Ty left, "You drive safely…".
"Goodnight", said Ty.
Ty pulled into the Richards at around 11 pm and hit the bed with a thud. Haying work from the past week and going out with Amy had made him pretty tired.
Tomorrow was another day.