Authors Note: Hey everybody, so about how long it took to get this chapter up. Had exam week and everything so please forgive me!

Just letting you all know that this chapter is set at the start of season 2, when Ty comes back. Because of the new character and the plot of my story, from here it will probably spin off track from the series so a lot of the things that happened at the start of season two won't happen. For example, Ghost isn't in it, etc. Well, that's all I have to say and enjoy the chapter!

Chapter 5

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"

They all screamed as Amy walked into the living room. The place was decorated all over with streamers and banners. A few people were even wearing party hats. Amy laughed as she saw all her close friends and family gathered for her 16th birthday.

"Were you surprised?" asked Mallory as she ran up and hugged her before placing a party hat on Amy's head that said 'Birthday Girl' on the front in pink sparkly letters.

"Definitely," replied Amy, fixing the hat up so that the rubber strap rested comfortably under her chin. "Totally surprised."

Actually Amy had a feeling something like this was happening. Lou had been acting strange and for the past week whenever she happened upon Mallory she made up an excuse and ran away. The only reason Mallory would stop talking would be if she had a secret and couldn't tell anyone. Knowing that she would accidently spill if they talked, she just decided to stay away from her.

Deciding to keep the surprise party a surprise, Amy went along when Soraya, Ashley and Caleb asked her to have dinner with them. Even that in itself was suspicious. Ashley and Caleb were starting to have a budding romance and they wouldn't invite anyone to eat with them if it meant they wouldn't be alone.

"Happy Birthday Amy," Lou said, stepping forward to deliver her own birthday hug.

"Thanks Lou." She replied returning the hug. It was then Grandpa Jack's turn with the birthday girl.

As the party started everyone came forward one by one to congratulate Amy. As the time passed Amy became more and more joyful. The party completely took her mind of Ty and she was having a blast. She especially enjoyed it when Mallory's dad brought the guitar out and started playing. Mallory got completely embarrassed and actually stopped talking for a bit while she tried to stop her face turning as red as a tomato. Unfortunately, it didn't help that Jake was following her around like a lost little puppy, every few seconds telling her that he doesn't care if she was painted blue, he would still dance with her.

As they were listening to an original country song, Amy could just make out the phone ringing over the noise. Suspecting it was a birthday call she heading towards it. She saw grandpa hear it as well but noticing Amy was already on her way returned back to the music.

"Hello." Amy said as she picked up the phone.

"Hello?" Came an unknown female voice down the line, "Is this Heartland?"

Amy noticed that the voice sounded out of breath. Realising that this wasn't a birthday call she tensed a little bit.

"Yes, this is Heartland," she replied, "Who may I ask is calling?"

"Is Jack Bartlett there?" The girl asked, ignoring Amy's question. From the sounds of it though, she didn't even hear the question. Deciding just to humour the girl Amy replied,

"Yes, he's here, would you like me to get him for you?"

"Yes, that be great, and could you put him on asap?" she added. Telling the unknown caller that she'll be right back with her grandpa, Amy placed the phone down and walked quickly over to him.

"Who was that Amy?" asked Jack as he saw her making her way over to him.

"No idea," Amy replied, "but she was asking for you."

"Was she now?" Jack asked, eyebrows lifting up in surprise.

"She's still on the line," Amy continued, "she's waiting for you."

"Well, we better see what she wants then." Finished Jack before making his was over to the phone. Amy followed behind him, wanting to know more about the mysterious caller.

"Hello, this is Jack Bartlett," he said, placing the phone to his ear. Amy could only hear a muffled reply because of the party noise but it went on for a good few minutes. Jack just nodded along to whatever he was hearing through the earpiece.

"I'm on my way." He said before hanging up. Surprised, Amy stepped forward to get an explanation.

"Amy, I need to head into town for a few hours okay?" said Grandpa, throwing on his jacket and making his way to where they leave the car keys. Amy followed him.

"Who was that on the phone Grandpa?" she asked, "And why are you going out, especially to town at this time of night."

"I can't explain that now Amy," he said stopping at the front door, "I'll tell you everything when I get back." and with that he disappeared into the night.

Amy stood at the kitchen window hearing the engine start up and watching the headlights disappear over the hill. A million emotions were swirling around in Amy's head as she watched him drive off. Confusion, curiosity and for some reason fear, reared its ugly head as she slowly turned back towards the party. Determined that she'll find out what that was all about later she returned back to where her guests were waiting.

AN: Hope you all enjoyed it. Not my favourite chapter but everyone always has one of those right? Don't worry, I'm going on writing my next chapter fully awake and with a clear mind. At least that's what I'm planning on, my plans normally don't last too long. Anyway I know it's kinda short from my previous chapters but don't worry, my next one's going to be longer (I hope).

Thank you for reading and please, if I have made any mistakes with the spelling of names or little details please point them out and I will fix them asap. This might also happen in future chapters so it would be great if all you Heartland fans out there could help. That would be very much appreciated. THANKYOU AGAIN and have a great day (or night depending on when or where in the world you are reading this)