It had been a month since the runaway horse incident. Everything was back to normal. Baby Borden was growing nicely and very active, especially at night. There were times when Amy felt like the baby was swinging from her rib cage when she was trying to sleep. Ty couldn't believe how much the baby moved and he was always resting his hand on her belly waiting to feel it. Her next doctor's appointment was coming up in 2 days, and she was scheduled for an ultrasound so Ty was planning to be there with her.
After Amy was well enough to work again, Ty had sat her down and told her he knew the accident was not her fault but he had concerns about her working around the horses.
"Ty, you can't bubble wrap me. I'm going to work with horses; that's who I am," she told him.
"I know, Amy. That's why I love you. But I need you to abide by some rules before I agree to let you continue working with the horses. It's for your safety as well as our baby's." Ty suggested she limit the number of client horses she takes in, and Amy agreed. He also ask her to be more selective about the type of horse she works with. No mean or aggressive ones, like Alcatraz was when he first came to Heartland. His most important rule was she would not work alone anymore.
Amy was going to protest but understood his concern for both her and the baby. Dr. Virani had also spoken to her about being cautious and not taking risks when working around the horses. She really had no choice but to follow the rules as everyone on the ranch would make sure she did.
They had settled into a nice routine and were happily preparing for the arrival of baby Borden. They had purchased a bassinet for the baby to sleep in, set up a changing table in the corner of the living room, and managed to clear out a drawer in the big dresser for some baby clothes.
Lou and Lisa have been busy planning a baby shower for Amy, who was not real thrilled with the idea but had agreed as long as they didn't invite the whole town of Hudson.
The night before her appointment was a restless one. Amy didn't get much sleep and was feeling out of sorts and really fat. She couldn't decide what to wear and everything she put on just made her feel fatter. Ty was running late for work but could sense that something was up with his wife so he was trying to be patience and understanding. He assured her she looked fine in a couple of the outfits she tried on but unfortunately it was not working and she was getting more frustrated by the minute. Finally she told him to just leave and go to work; she would be fine. When she heard the truck door slam she sat down on the couch and the tears started rolling down her cheeks.
A few minutes passed before she heard footsteps on the stairs and looked up to see her husband walking toward her with a bunch of wild flowers and a box of Kleenex. He sat down beside her and said, "I love you, Amy. What can I do to help?"
She threw her arms around his neck and let the tears come. Ty put down the flowers and the Kleenex box and wrapped his arms around her. He sat there holding his sobbing wife and just let her cry. After a while her crying stopped and he could feel her relaxing. Then he heard her say in a very soft voice, "Thank you for being here for me, Ty. I love you too."
He placed his finger under her chin and brought her eyes up to meet his. "I will always be here for you, Amy. I love you."
The crying started all over again and she buried her head in Ty's chest. He could feel his shirt getting soaked and was wondering what he had said wrong to bring on the crying again. He was about to ask when Amy said, "I'm sorry. I don't know why I'm so emotional today."
Ty smiled and reached out to pat her expanding belly. "I think I might know the reason."
Amy smiled at Ty's remark and sat up. She noticed the flowers and asked, "Are these for me?"
Ty was afraid to answer; he didn't want the flood gates to open again. So he smiled and nodded his head. Amy thanked him for the flowers and took them over to the sink. He watched as she went about putting the flowers in the vase and adding water and was amazed at how quickly her emotions had changed and his wife was back to normal. He wasn't sure what to do or say so he just sat there waiting to see what Amy did next.
She placed the vase in the middle of the table and looked up at him. "Aren't you going to be late for work?"
He shook his head and said that Scott had called and asked him to stop at a farm a few miles down the road from Heartland before coming into the clinic.
She smiled and said, "Well, I guess you better get going then" and came over to give him a kiss and a hug.
Ty got up to leave. As he turned around to tell Amy he would see her later at the clinic, he stopped and watch in awe as the same women he had been holding in his arms sobbing uncontrollably 10 minutes ago was smiling and absolutely glowing.
Ty stopped at the farm and took a look at the sick cow before heading to the clinic. When he walked in, Scott was standing in the exam room. Scott asked how things went at the farm. Ty said he gave the cow a shot of antibiotics and told the famer to keep her separated from the herd for the next few days and to call if there were any problems. Then Scott asked how Amy was feeling and Ty just looked at him and shrugged. He wasn't really sure how to answer. Scott looked at his partner and asked what happened. Ty gave him the short version of "pregnancy hormones," and Scott started laughing. Even though he had never gone through the experience of having a pregnant wife himself, he had heard stories from his friends about how moody an emotional pregnant woman can get.
Ty gave him a look and said, "Hey, man, it was not funny."
They both got to work, and nothing more was mentioned about Amy's meltdown. The morning flew by and before Ty realized, it was lunch time and Amy would be there shortly. They had decided to have lunch at Maggie's and then go over to the clinic for Amy's appointment. Ty was not sure what to expect when Amy arrived, but as she walked through the door, she was smiling and said, "Hi, Dr. Borden. Are you ready for lunch with your wife?" She kissed his cheek.
As he returned the kiss, Ty responded, "Absolutely, let's go. I'm starving."
So they walked out the door arm and arm headed to Maggie's. As they rounded the corner of the block that Maggie's was on, Ty realized he had left his cell phone lying on the desk back at the clinic. He told Amy to go on ahead and get them a table and he would be there shortly. He ran back to the clinic, grabbed his phone, and headed back to Maggie's.
As he approached the diner, he could see Amy standing at the entrance to Maggie's looking very uneasy, and a man holding the door open for her. When he got close enough to see who was holding the door, the hair on the back of his neck stood up. He walked up to Amy, wrapping his arms around her waist, and leaned down to kiss her on the cheek. "Hello, my beautiful wife."
Amy picked up on her husband's mood immediately and said, "Jesse, you remember Ty, my husband?"
The smile faded from Jesse Stanton's face and both men nodded at one another but didn't extend a hand. Ty left his arms around Amy and started moving them into Maggie's. Amy said goodbye and let Ty lead her into the diner.
When they found a table, Ty pulled out the chair for Amy and helped her sit down. Then he walked around and took his seat on the other side. Amy had a smile on her face and said, "Nice one, Dr. Borden. Care to explain what that was all about?"
Ty said, "What?" with a look that said he had no intention of explaining anything.
Amy decided to leave it along for now and focus on what she was going to eat for lunch. But she knew her husband well and could tell something was bothering him.
They ate lunch pretty much in silence, each lost in their own thoughts. Amy was thinking about the ultrasound and seeing their baby. Ty was thinking about the encounter with Jesse earlier. They both noticed the time and Ty said, "Well, we better get going or we'll be late."
Ty walked up to the counter and paid the bill, and they headed out the door for the clinic. As they were walking down the street, Amy noticed how quiet Ty was, placing her arm in his, she asked him if everything was all right. He nodded and smiled at her. She didn't want to press the issue but she knew the encounter with Jesse had caused her husband's somber mood. She stopped, brought her hand up to his face and slowly turned his head to look at her. She stared into those green eyes and said, "Ty I love you." She kissed him so tenderly it took his breath away.
Ty looked into Amy's eyes, seeing what he knew in his heart was true. She loved him unconditionally, and it made him realize just how lucky he was to have this woman in his life and a baby they would soon welcome into their world. He was caught up in the moment and he leaned down and kissed Amy passionately, completely forgetting they were standing on the sidewalk in the middle of Hudson with people walking by.
"Hey, man, isn't that what got you two in your current condition in the first place?" a familiar voice said.
They both looked up to see Caleb standing there with a big grin on his face, and the reality of where they were came back.
"Caleb! Hey, man, how are you?" Ty said, reaching out to shake his friend's hand.
"I am doing well," Caleb answered. He smiled at Amy. "Amy, you look positively glowing. Where are you two headed?"
They both got this look on their face and Ty said, "Oh sh— we are late. Got to go; call you later." They headed off down the street.
They arrived at the clinic 5 minutes late for their appointment and walked up to the counter to check in with the receptionist. She told them it would be a while as the doctor had had to leave for an emergency but should be back shortly. They took a seat by the windows and were relieved that their tardiness hadn't been an issue. Amy was tired from the lack of sleep last night and rested her head on Ty's shoulder, closing her eyes.
She must have drifted off to sleep immediately because the next thing she knew Ty was gently shaking her shoulders saying, "Amy, wake up."
She sat up looking around trying to remember where she was. The nurse smiled at her and said to follow her. They walked into the exam room, and the nurse took her vitals and weight and told her she could remain dressed for the ultrasound. Dr. Virani walked in a few minutes later and asked Amy how she was doing.
"Fine, but tired," she responded.
Dr. Virani smiled and said, "That's a common occurrence with pregnancy. Are you remembering to take your vitamins?" Amy nodded. Dr. Virani took some measurements of her belly and checked her heartbeat and then asked, "So, are you two ready to see your baby?"
Both smiled and nodded. Amy was instructed to lie back on the table and lift her shirt so the nurse could prepare her belly for the ultrasound. The lubricant was cold on Amy's belly, but she didn't care; she was so anxious to see the baby. It took a few moments for the nurse to find the baby, but when she did, she positioned the monitor so Ty and Amy could see. Ty was holding Amy's hand, and he squeezed it as they both saw the baby's head and arms and little hands and feet. It was truly amazing to be able to see the baby inside of Amy. The nurse snapped a few shots of the baby and then asked if they wanted to know the sex. They hadn't talk about that but they both said at the same time, "No, we want to be surprised."
The nurse said, "All right," and shut off the monitor. She brought out a small box, placing it on Amy's belly until they all heard a whooshing sound fill the room. "That's the baby's heartbeat," the nurse explained.
Amy's face lit up and Ty smiled and said, "Yeah, I remember that sound from when Amy was in the hospital and they were monitoring the baby."
The nurse handed Amy a cloth to wipe her belly off and said Dr. Virani would return shortly and left the room. A few minutes later Dr. Virani returned, holding the ultrasound pictures of their baby. She handed them to Ty and said, "The baby is doing fine and developing right on schedule. Do you have any questions for me?"
Amy asked when her due date would be, and Dr. Virani said right around September 8th give or take a few days. Then Dr. Virani had a question of her own. "So, Amy, how much longer are you planning to work with the horses?"
Amy looked at Ty and they both had the same thought. "When do you feel it would be best for Amy to stop?" Ty asked.
"I would say maybe one more month, two at the most. As you know, Amy's belly will be getting larger as the pregnancy progresses and could affect her balance and might become an issue or get in the way if she works any longer than that," she said.
They both nodded and thanked Dr. Virani as she left the room. Amy made her next month's appointment before they left the clinic and headed back down the street to Maggie's to show Lou the pictures of baby Borden. Lou was ecstatic, and they decided to all celebrate with a chocolate milkshake. After they were done, Ty said he had to get back to the vet clinic, so he gave Amy a kiss and headed off to work for a few more hours.
Lou was getting ready to head to the ranch as the girls would be arriving home from school soon, so Amy was going to catch a ride with her. The two sisters talked excitedly about baby Borden all the way back to the ranch. They were in the kitchen having a cup of tea when the girls walked in. The pictures of the baby were lying on the table when Georgie walked up and saw them.
Her face lit up with a huge smile. "That's my cousin, isn't it?"
Amy smiled back. "Yes, it is."
"No way!" Georgie said. She held up one of the ultrasound pictures and stared at it. "That's so cool!"
"Yes way," Lou said. "How about you get started on your homework so you can help Amy with the chores later."
"Okay," Georgie answered and headed up the stairs to her room.
Ty and Amy had dinner with the family that night and shared the pictures of baby Borden. Everyone was so happy for them and even Tim was in a good mood. They were cleaning up the dishes after dinner and were getting ready to serve dessert when Amy excused herself and went to the bathroom. She came out a few minutes later and Ty glanced up and noticed Amy's face. He walked over to her so as not to draw everyone's attention and whispered in her ear, "Amy, is everything all right?"
She smiled. "Yes, I'm just tired." Ty ask if she wanted to leave and she nodded.
Ty told everyone he was taking Amy back to the loft as she was tired and needed her rest. They all said their goodbyes and Amy and Ty left.
On the walk over she was thinking about the events of the day and how much she wanted to spend some alone time with her husband. She was so excited about the baby and the ultrasound just made everything so real now. She could hardly wait for the next few months to pass and their baby to arrive. When they reached the loft, Amy sat down on the couch pulling Ty down beside her.
"I thought you were tired?" Ty said.
"I'm not tired of being with you," she said. "Have I told you how much I love you, Dr. Borden?" she asked as she pulled him close, giving him a kiss that ignited the spark between them.