Chapter 8
Amy woke up and was startled at the body next to her, even though she knew Ty was next to her, it did seem weird that he was here, in her bed. She looked at the time and saw that it was 8:30 in the morning, they had decided after Katie's 7th wake up, that they would leave the morning chores until later in the day. She rolled over and cuddled up to him. He began to stir and opened his eyes hazily, he smiled, "Good morning beautiful." He said in a sleep-filled voice.
"Mmm… good morning." Amy murmured into his chest, "We should really be getting up soon, we need to do the chores…"
"Does that child EVER sleep?" Ty groaned as he pulled Amy into a hug.
"That was her worst night yet… Usually it takes me a while to get back to sleep, but you seemed to help," She laughed.
"Aww that's good then, just a shame we can't do this, every night…" Ty sighed.
"Yeah but whenever grandpa is at Lisa's you can have sleepovers, also, when Lou and Peter go away, I am sure there will be some nights that grandpa will still go to Lisa's, so we can have lot's of time to ourselves. It is nice waking up with you though," Amy exclaimed, leaning up and giving him a kiss.
"Yeah, hopefully Jack will still have his sleepovers while they are away! If not, I am sure we can spend some time together some nights," Ty explained.
"Yeah, ugh, come on… we have to make sure everything is done by the time the naming ceremony starts this afternoon…" Amy sighed.
"Oh yeah! Come on, lets go." Ty started but Amy wasn't for moving, he chuckled, "Alright then, five more minutes."
Twenty minutes later, Amy and Ty were both in the kitchen with Lou, Peter drinking very strong coffee, Katie was just sitting in her bouncy chair, smiling at them all.
"I love how the night I stay in the house; is the night she is up the most…" Ty groaned.
Peter chuckled, "Yeah… last night was pretty rough. I hope she is better tonight, for all our sakes!"
"It wouldn't bother me either way, seeing as I am going to be in a loft above a stable of horses, which surprisingly enough is quieter than Katie!" Ty exclaimed.
"I am almost jealous of that freezing cold loft…" Amy sighed, "Right, come on… we best be heading off. The horses need feeding."
Ty groaned and stood up, "Ugh ok… Wow I would do anything for Mallory to be here right now, helping out with the horses…"
Amy raised an eyebrow, "Really? Motormouth Mallory, the mouth that never stops?"
"Okay… maybe not… Come on, before I fall asleep at the table!" Ty laughed.
"See you both later, try not to fall asleep while mucking out the horses!" Lou laughed. Amy and Ty both shot her a look and went outside to the barn.
Amy got the feeds done, while Ty sorted out the water. After they had done that, they started mucking out the stalls. "I can't believe Lou and Peter are actually going to Peter's moms and dads place for two weeks…" Amy sighed, "I am actually going to miss her."
"Aww, I bet you are! You two seem to have gotten closer these past couple of days," Ty sympathised.
"Yeah, we kind of had a bonding moment, like first obviously, I delivered her child, with the help of my amazing boyfriend. Then, she caught me and that same boyfriend in bed together and decided to give me a box of condoms… Safe to say, we are pretty close. You know, she is the only reason I came outside that night after Katie was born," Amy said.
"What? Really?" Ty asked.
"Yeah, she was like you obviously still love him, you just need to get out there and talk. Which I am very glad we did by the way, because I feel like a tonne of weight been lifted up off from my shoulders," Amy sighed, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her head into his hoody.
"Well, I for one am very glad she encouraged you to come out here, because we probably wouldn't be in this position right now, if she hadn't. I mean we would be talking again, but probably still beating around the bush and trying not to talk about anything. I do love you Amy Fleming," Ty said happily.
"I love you too, Ty Borden." Amy replied, wrapping her arms around his neck and bringing his head down for a kiss. The kiss soon turned passionate and Ty pushed her back against the stable wall. They were so caught up in the kiss, that they didn't hear Jack walk in. He coughed very loudly, bringing the pair out of their embrace, "Erm… We were just…"
"Yeah, yeah, I know what you were just. And I don't think I pay you to do that! So, please get back to work!" Jack scolded.
Ty looked down, one to hide his embarrassment, and two to try and stop himself from bursting out laughing, "Sorry Jack, we will get on it right away."
"Yeah… erm sorry grandpa…" Amy stammered, blushing furiously.
Jack eyed the pair wearily and walked out of the barn and back into the house. Once Jack left, Ty was chuckling, Amy shot him a look, "TY! It's not funny!" she exclaimed.
"You, you - you should have seen your face! It was a picture worth a thousand words! Honestly, if I had a cam-era..." Ty started, but couldn't finish because he was laughing so much.
Amy hit him, on the arm but started laughing as well, "Oh my god… We are going to have to be so careful! Could you imagine if he ever walked in on anything else!?" Amy exclaimed.
"I think I would have been shot dead, or hung drawn and quartered!" Ty laughed.
"Yeah… right come on, we have work to get done if we are going to be done in time for the naming ceremony… I also need your help with something," Amy asked, wrapping her arms around his waist and looking at him, innocently.
"Depends what this 'something' is," Ty asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Well, there is a horse coming on Monday, his name is Dandy. He is petrified of men, so I was thinking that me and you could work together? You know seeing as you aren't at school for a few weeks?" Amy said.
"Hmmm… Well, I would, but it will cost you," Ty teased.
Amy raised an eyebrow, "Alright then, name your price," she asked.
"Well, a few kisses wouldn't go a miss. Ooh and maybe, even a back massage," Ty replied, as he started kissing along her jaw and down her neck.
Amy squirmed, "Hmmm… I will think about it," She replied.
When he looked at her, she moved her arms around his neck and pulled him down to kiss her. The kiss was deep and passionate, but they were interrupted by a voice, "Oh my god guys, get a room!" Mallory exclaimed, "Aww, I take it you're back together then?"
"Yes Mallory, we are back together," Ty replied, putting his arm around Amy's shoulder.
"Finally… it took you guys long enough! I mean seriously, these past few months have been terrible for me!" Mallory cried.
"Oh yeah… I am sure us two breaking up has been awful for you, but it was literally like a walk in the park for us two, wasn't it Ty?" Amy asked sarcastically.
"Yeah I mean, who doesn't love a good break up drama…" Ty replied.
"Alright I get it, it was terrible for you two, too! Jeeze… I was just saying… Right, I am going inside, I said I would look after the baby while Lou, Jack, Peter and Lisa cooked dinner and set up for this whole 'naming ceremony'. What do you recon they have called her? I'm betting Sarah… They liked that name when Lou was pregnant. I doubt it would be Bonnie considering you have been working with a horse named Bonnie…" Mallory began to ramble on.
"Erm Mallory, shouldn't you be in the house?" Ty asked.
"Oh, yeah, I will see you both for the dinner, it is at 3pm, and it is now 12, so at least you two have three hours to be all happy and in love. Bye guys!" Mallory shouted as she ran towards the house.
"Wow… yeah, you are right, I am glad she wasn't here this morning to help. I think I may have cried. I mean physically cried." Ty laughed.
"Yeah… well at least she knows we are back together now and isn't going to keep going on, or put her foot in it... Well, ok, she will probably put her foot in it, but at least there is the fact we are back together now that she can keep a hold of!" Amy joked.
"Hey, what do you say after we have finished these stalls, we go and watch a movie?" Ty asked.
Amy raised an eyebrow, "Watch a movie ey?" she teased.
"Yes, watch a movie. Fully clothed and on top of the covers, seeing as Jack is back…" Ty warned.
"Aww, you scared of grandpa? Awww diddums!" Amy teased kissing his neck. Ty pulled away and laughed, "Yes. He will actually murder me, so come on, lets finish up here and then go upstairs."
"Spoil sport…" Amy sighed as she picked up a shovel and got back to work.
"I am so glad they are back together!" Mallory exclaimed, walking back into the house.
"Oh, so you know then Mallory?" Lou asked.
"Yeah, I walked in on them making out and they told me they were back together," She replied.
"I have literally just been in there to make sure they are working! I should really go over there and tell them the rules again…" Jack said.
"Jack, leave them alone… that would just embarrass you and them. So please, just trust them. They are both fully grown adults after all," Lisa reasoned.
"Yeah Jack…" Mallory started but Lou shook her head.
"Mallory, can you go and watch with the baby? She is in the play pen in the lounge. Tell Peter to come through here too, I need to consult with him on the naming ceremony stuff." She asked.
"Fine…" Mallory moaned and went through to get Peter.
"Yeah, Grandpa, please just go easy on them. They have finally got back together after a very long, and painful couple of months for all of us… Please just trust them, like Lisa said, they are both adults and they are doing nothing wrong…" Lou explained.
"Hmm… I guess… As long as they don't let it affect their work in any way, shape or form. I do trust them, I really do. Right, lets stop talking about this and start organising this naming ceremony. I see your dad isn't here to help with the set up, as usual…" Jack mumbled.
"Well, he said he would be here for three, so just in time for the dinner and the naming ceremony, just leave him be please. Don't start on him. Not today, please?" Lou asked.
"Alright… What do you want me to do?" Jack replied. Lou started off handing jobs out to everyone and overseeing all of the organisation of this naming ceremony. Even though, there was only going to be eight people and baby Katie, Lou wanted it to be absolutely perfect.
Back in the barn, Amy and Ty had finally finished their morning chores, which, well turned into lunch time chores. They had gone upstairs and were deciding on a movie to watch. Amy asked for white chicks, because it was her all time favrioute movie, Ty agreed because he knew how much she loved it. Amy lay down on the edge of the bed, facing the laptop and Ty spooned her and propped his head up so he could see over her head. They were both really relaxed and laughing at the movie. About half way through, Ty fell asleep and when the movie finished Amy looked over her shoulder, to see him sleeping peacefully. She realised she was trapped, as in if she moved slightly, she would wake him as he had his arm wrapped around her waist. She thought it was only best to fall asleep herself, especially seeing they had a terrible sleep due to the baby's cries. She quickly fell into a deep, peaceful sleep.
"It's half two… where are Amy and Ty?" Lou asked, "Never mind, I will go over and tell them to come over. They both need to get ready."
"I will go over Lou, it's ok," Lisa offered, "You seem really busy and stressed,"
"Oh no, it's ok, I need to talk to them about something anyway," Lou lied, but she knew there could be a possibility that the pair of them were either naked, or in the middle of something, so she thought, to save everyone else the horror, that it was best for her to go over and take one for the team. She left the house and walked over to the barn, without even checking downstairs, she walked upstairs and knocked on the door, but there was no answer. She opened the door quietly and once again, saw the pair of them sleeping. She silently thanked god, that the pair were clothed this time. She walked in and gently shook them awake, "You two need to get up and get ready, we only have half an hour before the naming ceremony!" Lou exclaimed.
"Oh sorry Lou! We were watching white chicks and must have fallen asleep! I will be over in 10 minutes' tops!" Ty replied, realising he had to get changed.
"I will come over now, see you in there?" Amy asked Ty who was now rummaging through his draws for clean clothes.
"Yeah, yeah, see you in 10!" He girls both laughed and walked over to the house.
Amy went through to her room and put on a dress and her denim jacket. She brushed all of the hay out of her hair and walked out of her room.
Ty was stood in the hallway between Lou's room and hers, out of sight of the family, he looked her up and down and said, "Wow, you look amazing."
Amy blushed slightly, "Thank you, you don't scrub up too bad either," She replied giving him a kiss. The pair of them walked through to the living room where Jack was just about to light the fire, to start the process of the naming ceremony. He gave his usual speech about his great grandfather and welcomed the baby into the family.
"...Kathryn Marion Minnie Fleming-Morris. This is your stone," Lisa said as she touched Katie's hand to the stone. Everyone clapped and had turns holding the baby.
"I think we should get a picture with Amy, Ty and Katie in front of the fire place, considering they were the two to deliver her." Peter exclaimed.
"Erm, I helped too, I had a book!" Mallory defended.
"Yea, but you passed out…" Lou laughed, "You can go in the next picture. Ty, take Katie and stand next to Amy please."
"Yes boss!" Ty said, with a saluting action. Lisa handed him Katie and he stood next to Amy at the fire place, they all said 'cheese' and managed to get a nice photo, where Katie was actually smiling. Everyone else got their pictures taken with the baby and then they all sat down to eat.
Lou and Lisa had made a full roast dinner and everyone was in high spirits, even Tim was in a better mood. No one, apart from Jack, had known about the Shane and Miranda situation, which was lucky because Tim hadn't been able to find them anywhere. Hopefully they would turn up in his life some day in the future.
Lou and Peter were very happy, they were looking forward to their trip to Peter's parents, and also the future with their little baby girl. Mallory was being same old Mallory, making comments about anything and everything, she particularly had interest in Amy and Ty's relationship, which they were being very tight lipped about how they actually managed to resolve their differences. Jack and Lisa were very happy, however Lisa was going away to France in the coming weeks, so they knew that once again, that they were going to have to say goodbye to each other, for a significant length of time.
Later that night, Amy and Ty were sat on the porch, overlooking Heartland. Tim, Mallory and Lisa had all gone home.
"You know, I am so happy we managed to work things out. I mean, I really don't know how much longer I could have gone living in that loft, across the drive from the horsey girl I loved so much and not be with her." Ty sighed.
Amy smiled, "I know, it was hard to be the horsey girl, who was in love with the guy in the loft, but not actually be with him. It was hell. I too am very glad we have sorted things out."
Ty wrapped his arm around her and held her close, "I love you so much, more than anything on this whole entire planet." He exclaimed.
"I love you too, probably the same amount of love that I have for horses, maybe a smidgen more," Amy teased and leant in for a kiss. As she closed her eyes, Ty pulled away and started attacking her sides, "You are so full of it!" he exclaimed.
"Ok… ok… St-op!" Amy pleaded.
"Not until you say it," Ty teased.
"O-kay! I lo-ve you way more than horses and everything else in the whole, entire world!" Amy exclaimed.
"Well that's good to hear," He replied, kissing her passionately, "You looking forward to getting back to normal?"
"Yes, there is nothing more that I would want more," Amy replied. The pair sat in each others arms, finally together again.
The End.
AN: Hope you all enjoyed this story! Please let me know what you thought :)