A/N – I'm certainly happy you all liked the last chapter, I hope I did the date night justice here, or at least the first half of the night. Thanks for all the reviews, love them as always.

Chapter 59

Jackson sat watching Jack attach the battery to the radio in the cabin. He listened as Jack adjusted the frequency hearing the static change up and down in volume.

"Lou, are you there ?"

"I'm here Grandpa, how's the fishing ?"

"Punch the button to talk and let go to listen, Jackson, go ahead." Lou heard Jack though the small speaker.

"Hi Aunt Lou, this is so cool. You can call mom and tell her we're fine and having fun."

"I'll call her now Jackson, you two take care of each other."

"Ok Lou, have a good night. Out" she heard Jack say and then static.

"Hi Lou, how's Heartland ?" Amy answered and tapping Ty and pointing to get his attention.

"Just fine, Grandpa radioed in and they're both doing great so no worries there, how's everything going on your end ?"

"It's been amazing Lou." She answered putting her hand out over Ty's and mouthing stop.

"Where are you now ?"

"On a chaise lounge on the terrace eating prawns and lobster claws."

"You have a terrace ?"

"Our own terrace."

"Katie said they had a terrace, I'm jealous, it must be amazing."

"We'll get together in the city one day Lou, Ty needs to see his hairstylist regularly."

"Ty with you ?"

"He's right here." She said smiling as Ty's hands roamed over her again,

"Hey Lou" he said towards the phone.

"Hey Ty."

"Lou, we have to go, I'll talk to you in the morning, send our love to Georgie and Wyatt."

"Bye guys."

"You're impossible, wait, Ty, Ty, go back to that," Amy sighed "that's a good spot."

3 blocks away at the Greenwich the girls were all trying to grab some late afternoon sun on their terrace while the adults sat off to the side chatting and sipping a cool Prosecco.

"What do you think their suite looks like ?" Ashley asked, "I mean this is pretty over the top."

"Sam and I stayed at a luxury resort in Costa Rica a few years ago that was like this except it was in Costa Rica not Manhattan. How is it so quiet up here ?"

"No idea" Lisa said looking at her phone. "I guess we'll have to get ready soon, we should be heading down at 6:30."

"Girls let's get to it." Betty called out.

Amy came out of the bathroom wearing a black strapless low cut bra, matching black lace panties, garter and seamed stockings. She walked over to the make up table and sat down.

"Stop staring at me Ty, just because you pass the pastry cart on the way to your table doesn't mean it's an appetizer. Besides, I get goose bumps."

"You stare at me all the time."

"That's different."

"Why is that different ?"

"It just is, why are we getting ready this early anyway ?"

"We have an appointment to keep."

"What appointment ?"

"For the pictures, it's nothing."

"Are we taking pictures, is that why the family is stopping ?"

"Yes."

"Oh that's so sweet."

"I'm trying."

Ty sat down and put on his socks, then stood and pulled on his pants. He was facing away from Amy and when he turned saw her turn back.

"Were you staring at my ass ?"

"Nope."

"You are so full of it."

"Come here and kiss me Ty."

"No, no no, I'm not that easy."

"You want me to work for it huh ?" She said standing. Amy turned and leaned back against the desk and arched her back. Ty stood there with a big smile, Amy looked over and picked up a small perfume bottle and turned it on her finger, then she ran her finger from her neck slowly between her breasts and down her body into her panties. "Kiss ?" She whispered.

Ty closed his eyes and raised his head.

"Ok Ty ?" Amy asked.

"Just thanking the universe Ames." He said walking over and taking her in his arms. "I'm supposed to be doing the wooing."

"I want to play too."

"Then tonight should be fun."

"I can't wait" Amy whispered.

The next time Amy turned Ty was pulling on his jacket and pulling the sleeves of his shirt down. "You are very handsome Ty."

"You're biased."

"The fact that you're mine only makes it sweeter my love."

"So you like the suit ?"

"And the shirt, very sexy."

"Hugo Boss. They sort of take a suit and refit it. Apparently, I swing right."

"You always have."

"Pay that much attention do you ?"

"Here's a secret my love, we women pay as much attention to you guys as you pay to us. We are just less obvious about it."

"You are not less anything Amy Fleming." He said chuckling and heading out of the bedroom.

Ty poured himself a Templeton Rye from the bar and sat sipping while Amy finished dressing.

"Ty, the earrings ?"

Ty put down his drink and went into the closet. Amy heard the beeping of the safe and Ty came out and handed her the box.

Amy smiled and pulled him down for a kiss. After fitting the earrings she turned her head back and forth in the mirror and then arranged her hair a little. She reached for a box she had on the desk and opened it. "It's empty, the pearl necklace I wanted to wear, Betty must have packed it without checking."

"So, you need a necklace ?"

"It's not like we can order one up Ty."

"You know, I think we can." Ty said placing a flat rectangular light blue velvet box on the table, the 18K Tiffany labeling prominent in the center..

"Ty ?"

"Open it." He whispered leaning over and kissing her neck.

"Ty what did you do ?" She whispered snapping the box open. "Ahhh, Oh it's beautiful Ty, look at it."

"That set hasn't been worn together in 50 years Ames."

"Really, that's amazing, put it on me please Ty, my hands are shaking." She asked pulling back her hair.

"Shhh, here" he said taking the ends and fastening them.

He looked at her in the mirror, there was a tear in her eye.

"Hey, hey, what's all this ?"

"I love you so much, I missed you so much and you came and it's all perfect."

"Look at you, you're so beautiful."

"Ty, stop."

"I wish I could Amy, but you are."

"This necklace, Ty ?" Amy said fingering it and remembering it's origin. "where did you ?"

"Chuck, it's, was."

"Trudy's, she always wore it, it was a gift from Charlie, but how ?"

"I was talking over plans with Charlie who dealt with the other hotel and the restaurant and mentioned I needed a necklace. Chuck was there and brought Charlie that one. Charlie had given it to Chuck in case, well, he got married one day and Chuck insisted that you wear it since, well, you're like his mom now, so he said you can give it as a gift if he gets married. It was so sweet a gesture Ames, I just couldn't."

"No you couldn't, it's perfect Ty, let me get my shoes on." She had tears in her eyes and gently wiped them away with dabs, careful of her light make-up.

She came out of the bedroom, Ty was standing by the huge glass window looking out. She stopped and looked at him as he sipped from the glass. He's perfect she thought, he could come with this suite."

When he turned his face brightened, she was stunning and already blushing and turning away.

"Stop" he said gently walking over "Every time I look at you you shy away."

He leaned down and kissed her then stood and placed his right hand dangerously low on her hip "ready" he asked as he lifted her right arm and prodded her onto the balls of her feet to spin her. Amy was a little off but gasped when he stopped her against his body and kissed her.

"So no personal space in Latin dance ?" She asked almost breathless after the kiss. His palm had never left her body his fingertips just touched her the whole way around and she could feel him, his body flirting against hers as she spun, she was that close.

"Sorry, personal space isn't a thing in the advanced class."

"I'm going to send that woman a gift card." Amy said taking his hand "Shall we ?"

Ty was nervous taking the elevator down, he had gone back and forth over the past few days about telling her about the Tiffany photography session in advance or not. He Skyped with Trevor and Charlie about it when they received the contract.

"How should we know ?" Trevor asked.

"You're her brothers, give me something. Tell her before or not ?"

"I think she'll get all inside herself if she knows, I'd walk her into it." Charlie suggested.

"I would too, Amy shies from the spotlight." Trevor said nodding at the screen, "It's Ok Ty, the contract now has an iron clad escape. If she absolutely refuses we're good."

"Ok, I'm going to go with that because I think you're right, good to know about the back out clause."

"Good luck Ty and personally I hope she likes Latin dance, Steph and I go all the time when we're in the city, never been to Django's though, let me know."

"You got it Trev, Charlie, we're good with Trudy's necklace ?"

"With both our blessings Ty."

"So everyone's meeting here for pictures ?"

"Well Amy, yes and no."

"Ok, what does that mean."

"There's a photographer."

"Oh great, no shifting phones."

"Not that" he said stopping her in the hall.

"Ty ?"

"Tiffany's asked to photograph the set on you and I agreed."

"You agreed ?"

"I did, there's a contract and Trev and Charlie checked it, it's just for their personal file, Tiffany history."

"I'm not made up for pictures Ty."

"Oh stop, you're absolutely gorgeous, just think, you love history, the set was originally worn by a Central NY girl at her wedding and was split up after World War II and we've brought them back together. Come on Ames."

"I'm already shaking Ty."

"I'll be there, I uhm, promised the rep they can shoot me too, us as a couple."

"And her name ?" Amy said with a grin.

"Jacqueline, though I can't imagine Mr. Bishop wouldn't have asked." He said with the biggest smile.

Amy giggled "My little boy toy, suitable for men and women of all ages."

"Suitable for you Amy Fleming, I'm off the market. So pictures ?"

"With you I'm shaking a little less."

Arm in arm Ty walked her the rest of the way. There were velvet barricades set up around a seating area, lights and several cameras. Amy shied in closer to Ty. "Come on, with me remember, it's just a camera Amy."

"Looks like a million cameras Ty." She whispered.

"Somewhat less than a million a middle aged woman said walking over. I'm just guessing that you're Amy and you're Ty ? Actually you can't deny it, I've seen your pictures which is why I'm here. Leslie Hirschhorn, I'll be your photographer."

"Is that a large format film camera ?" Ty asked.

"It is, come let me explain everything." Leslie answered leading them to the seating.

"Isn't that black and white though ?"

"We're shooting black and white Amy, that's what I do. That dress, your faces, the pieces themselves scream film noir, the vote was unanimous, hope you like being a blonde, that's how you'll show up."

"So what do we do ?" Amy asked "I'm a bit nervous."

"Sit down with Ty and relax for now, let me get some levels and I'll explain the process."

"My make-up ?"

"It's perfect", Leslie said while looking at two small screens and putting on and taking off a set of odd glasses. She made some adjustments to the lights and levels it seemed, since they changed a little and shifted, and then she nodded before the lights were switched off.

"So" Leslie said coming over. "I shoot in black and white. There are 8 cameras. 5 digital, and 3 film which includes the large format Leica. Everything is computer driven and based on the Leica. I control the shots with these glasses which can switch back from my eyes to what the cameras are seeing. Virtual reality control. When I see something I like I press this button and it shoots. You need just act natural and listen to me."

"I'll try" Amy said unsure of herself.

"You're beautiful, the jewelry and your dress are beautiful as is your companion Amy, there is nothing to be scared of." Leslie assured her.

When Amy turned to Ty the family came through the door. "oh my, I forgot, after please Ty."

Ty kissed her gently and got up to walk over and talk to everyone.

"It's a photo shoot for Tiffany's, it was a secret and Amy's a bit freaked so please let's not try to freak her out anymore that she is."

They were all excited and Leslie's assistant led them to the side where they could all see and then moved the barricade to enclose them in the area.

"Now Amy, I didn't mention flashes because they're wont be any, it will all be done with these lights and screens which I'll adjust, you'll hardly know I've taken a shot."

"Ok."

"Good sit on an angle facing left and move your hair a touch, that's it, can I have a smile. Ok, come on that's not a smile, that's a there's a spider on my neck, take a deep breath Amy."

"I'm sorry."

Ty picked his hand up for a second and used a finger to gently turn her head "Hey, hey, look at me, I'm right here." Ty took Amy's hand and gently raised her palm to his face, "right here" he whispered holding her palm against him, his smile breaking thorough her inhibitions. Leslie watched Amy's face soften and her smile grow and snapped a shot.

Ty moved her around "hey look at me, I love you." He said and moved her hand into his and raised them to kiss. Another shot.

He turned her to the left and leaned over to nibble her neck, her face a bright smile and blushing, another shot.

"The earring Ty" Leslie whispered and he pulled her hair back and leaned over to kiss her shoulder. Two more shots.

During the next 22 minutes with Ty and Amy getting more playful Leslie shot 41 photos, her aides switching film in the large format without missing a beat. When it was done Leslie was absolutely thrilled. Robert Bishop, the Vice President from the morning showed up during the shoot and while Amy was off with the girls and the family and friends talking about and showing off the necklace while describing the experience, Ty wandered over to the big screen where Leslie was standing, Bishop behind her excitedly pointing and smiling.

"We good ?" Ty asked.

"More than good Ty, look." Leslie said stepping aside.

Ty saw that Leslie had discarded several shots but had 21 on the screen. Leslie tapped the first and it sprang to life and immediately made Ty smile. It was his Amy, blonde shy, beautiful and smiling the earring against her ear was beautiful. The necklace centered in the shot was as bright, glamorous and perfectly at home on Amy. Ty noted Tiffany logo in the bottom right of every photo. Ty swept across and looked at shot after shot all completely spontaneous and all amazing. Then he swept back a few shots and then forward.

"Problem ?" Leslie asked with a smile.

"There's not one actual shot of me, it's all my lips, hand and partially covered face, I'm kind of in the shadows."

"You're the ad Ty, the catch phrase, the mystery everyone need to see, go through to the end." Leslie said pointing.

Ty swept across looking at one amazing shot of Amy after another, they showed him kissing her shoulder and her reaction, or him kissing her hand or neck and her reaction, there was even one of her laughing with her his arms around her, both earrings in the shot and perfectly in focus on ether side of her million dollar smile and the pendant, but in each shot he was partially shadowed, until the last shot of them looking at each other. The Tiffany logo in the corner, "Tiffany, the Timeless Gift Of Love" written across the bottom.

"What do you think Ty ?"

"Let me get Amy."

Amy came with the family and Leslie smiled and let them crowd around.

"You're like a model mom and blonde, is that what you look like without the color ?"

"That's her Charlie" Ash said. "They're amazing together."

"You look so happy" Betty said wiping her eyes.

"Truly magnificent" Mr. Bishop said.

"And our deal ?" Ty asked.

"More than fair Dr. Borden. I have an engagement to get to, literally, watching a ring get put on a finger, so if you'll excuse me, we'll be in touch."

When he had gone and the group moved off ,Ty and Amy stayed with Leslie.

"How do we get prints ?" Ty asked.

"Well, I'll need about a month to say 6 weeks to print, I can be in touch."

"We'll be back in the city between 6 and 8 weeks I'd say, do you have a studio ?"

"I do and that would be great. We'll set up a date and in the mean time, I can send you some digital shots once they're done."

Ty and Amy let her be then and moved back to the family. "Why will we be back in the city ?" Amy asked.

"I get a trim every 8 weeks or my head explodes. Prepare for dinner, dancing, theatre, whatever, every 8 weeks."

"That sounds nice."

"You tell Bert."

"We'll both tell Sandra."

"Fair enough."

With her compliments one of Leslie's assistants came over with a camera and offered to shoot the family. He took six nice full group photos, a few of just the kids and some smaller group shots before Amy and Ty escorted them off to the bus that was taking them to Le Bernardin, all hugged and kissed, they came back in, said good bye to Leslie and headed off to The Django arm in arm.

They passed a small alcove and Ty stopped leading Amy in a short ways.

"Ty ?"

"I just wanted to take a second and stop and say I love you."

"I'm so happy Ty, that you love me, and did all this, it's all so perfect and the pictures, I couldn't do them without you." She was rambling and getting teary "Hey no, you're gonna blubber ?" Ty said in his best imitation of Jackson.

That got her to stop and smile or start getting to one. Ty pulled out his hanky again and gently dabbed at her cheeks. She took it and finished.

"I must look like a mess."

"You look perfect, nothing smudged, you're beautiful Amy."

Ty hands roamed her body as they kissed, the dark hallway and Amy's soft kisses and whispers of love filled his head until he knew they had better break off.

"Is that part of the Latin dance ?" Amy asked huskily.

"Usually after, but I'm game." Ty said with a big grin and trying hard to calm his breathing.

They heard a set begin from where they stood and Ty smiled and started to sway, he put his hand on Amy's hip and took her right hand holding it bent so that their hands were next to Amy's shoulder. Then Ty pulled Amy close and got her to sway with him "You can do better than that" he whispered pulling her even closer, "move with the rhythm". Ty kept moving in the small alcove and had Amy turn slowly, slower than upstairs in the suite, this time he moved his palm and kept her hips moving to the rhythm as she spun, they were close and the alcove didn't help and Amy was up against him and she knew he could feel her heart pounding. When she was around he stopped and pulled her into a kiss and when she grabbed his hair, his body so close to hers, he knew that she could feel his heart pounding.

"I need a drink." Amy said when they broke apart "I am so turned on right now Ty."

Ty smiled "just think, two or three more hours of dancing to go."

Amy pulled him down innocently and whispered "I don't intend to make this easy on you either lover."

"Bring it on horsey girl."

Ty had spoken with the concierge when he booked the room, he wanted a dark corner where they could have some privacy and he was assured that's what he would get. They were greeted by a young woman in a long dark flowered dress. She had black long wavy hair and spoke with an accent. She introduced herself as Maria and told them to see her personally if there were any problems. A moment later she walked them to the edge of the dance floor where several couples were dancing and down the edge to a small three step staircase, past some smaller tables and into a small alcove, open to the dance floor and music but just tucked away for some privacy. She left two menus, thanked them and walked away.

Amy had noticed that Ty did not take his hand from her the entire time to the table, she wondered if he had a list to remember and thought how much more she would love him it he did, as if that was possible.

Ty pulled out Amy's chair and with his hand hidden let it ride up her body as she sat. She turned and looked up at him with a big smile.

The bus pulled up and the driver got out to help his passengers off safely and soon they all stood in front of Le Bernardin. "After you Sabrina" Betty said opening the door.

Everyone piled in and they were immediately met by a young man. "How may I be of assistance ?"

"We have a reservation for 7:00." Brin said.

"Under the name ?"

"Good question, chef's table ?"

"Sabrina Caldwell and party ?"

"That's me" Brin answered brightly her face lighting up.

"Then Sabrina Caldwell, follow me and we'll get you settled and you can meet the Chef."

Brin took Maddie's hand and turned to kiss her before following their host. She was led to the head of the table and stopped looking to Lisa and Betty. "Go ahead Sabrina, I'll sit here next to Betty" Lisa said.

Brin sat with Charlie and Maddie on either side of her with Katie next to Charlie and Meg next to Maddie. Ashley sat next to Meg and across from Lisa.

A waiter came over and introduced himself as Butch and took drink orders. Betty and Lisa both ordered Manhattan's, Ashley a vodka martini and Meg joined the younger crew in virgin drinks waiting instead for the wine.

"What do you think we'll get girls, I have to admit I'm not up on the New York food scene though I have heard of Eric Ripert." Lisa asked.

"Well" Brin began "Le Bernardin is more vegetarian than not, pescatarian actually so I guess mostly or all fish and seafood or vegetarian dishes. I'm not much of a meat eater, you all Ok with that, we can mention it to the chef."

"Brin, it's him" Maddie whispered when she saw the smiling, handsome and distinguished chef walk to the center of the table.

His accent was distinctively French though he'd made NY his home for years, he had a friendly smile and smiling eyes. "Welcome to Le Bernardin and my table, as I guess you know I'm Eric Ripert and I hope to present you with a meal you will hold dear the rest of your lives. Now, as I understand there is a guest of honor ?"

"Me, uhm I'm Sabrina, monsieur."

"Excellent, a beautiful young lady to impress and your guests ?"

Brin smiled and went around the table introducing everyone.

"I'm pleased to meet you all, I have some Champagne coming to start you ladies off" he said nodding to the over 21 crowd "and we'll have your amuse bouch momentarily. Sabrina, one of the arrangements Dr. Borden made was to match your dishes with appropriate non alcoholic ciders, in lieu of the wine." He smiled seeing how happy Brin was, "I hope we've done the request justice."

"Far from hideous, he's like Ty not hideous." Brin whispered to Maddie when he had turned to his station.

"I'll say" Ashley agreed "he's gorgeous."

"And he cooks." Meg added which made them all laugh "Please, I love Sam like crazy , but he's an endocrinologist, I can't bring myself to eat anything he cooks, it's a thing."

"That and he can't cook a lick" Brin added laughing.

"He's not that bad Sabrina, your dad tries." Meg laughed too.

Once again Ty sat next to Amy rather than across from her and immediately laid his hand on her thigh.

"Are we dancing or is this copping a feel ?" Amy asked running her hand over his thigh.

"It's being together and the fact that I love touching you." Ty said leaning over and kissing her shoulder "Should we get some appetizers and drinks ?"

They turned to the food part of the menu, Ty knew what he wanted to drink and chose a Crudités and Hummus plate to nibble while Amy was all excited about fried bacon macaroni and cheese balls.

"Seriously ?" Ty asked.

"What ? they sound awesome."

"They sound like a fucking heart attack Amy."

"But you'll have one anyway."

"Consider it my sacrifice to keeping you alive."

"You're so sweet, I could just eat you up, or not." Then she squeezed his leg and moved her hand.

Good evening folks, hope you're enjoying the music. I'm Bailey, I'll be your server this evening, can I get you a drink, app ?"

"Amy drink ?"

"Cranberry Juice, a slice of lime and seltzer please."

"A manhattan please, Templeton Rye."

"And we'd like the crudités platter and the fried Mac and cheese balls."

"They're amazing but best straight out of the kitchen, are you dancing ?"

"Sure hope so" Amy said.

"How about you give me a nod when you're taking a break and I'll have them drop the mac and cheese, in the mean time I'll get the drinks and the veggies and dip."

"Sounds great" Ty said standing and putting out his hand.

As usual at least to Ty the Latin dance bands followed a pattern. Early on the music was slow, close slow dancing, up close, a little later it built and became more seductive and pronounced as the evening progressed and the crowd grew, then it slowed again, almost the calm before the storm. He led Amy by the hand out onto the floor and swung her around into his arms.

Amy had been watching the few other couples on the dance floor and counted out the rhythm in her head as soon as she matched Ty. After a few steps, she felt comfortable and turned her head slightly so her lips found trace kisses on his neck.

"This is a Bachata from the Dominican Republic, it a slow sensual dance, lots of hip."

Ty slipped his hand so that Amy shifted a drop, she looked up for a second and his lips caught hers. During the next dance another Bachata, Ty turned her half way and then danced with her swaying behind with his palm across her belly as he kissed her neck from behind. She was in heaven.

Amy caught site of their waitress walking away from their table and after the next dance asked Ty for a break. She started with the ice water and then moved to siping the juice mix. Her face was flushed and they hadn't even hit what she new was coming. The music had changed a little and she had a feeling she'd have at least some soreness some where, the constant motion wasn't as easy as it looked. The dance itself was amazing, playful and fun and she couldn't help smiling.

Ty also started with a tall glass of water, there was a pitcher on the table and he refilled both his and Amy's before taking a pull on his Manhattan and sitting back.

Bailey walked over then, "the bands going to take 10 after this song, how about I have them make those mac and cheese balls ?"

"That would be great Bailey, I can use 10" Amy said.

"Tired Amy ?"

"Not on your life, thirsty is more like it, it's wonderful Ty."

"Well Steph will be thrilled."

"That's right, Trev and Steph do this, how nice."

Amy moved her seat closer to Ty and he put his arm around her shoulder. She leaned against him then turned and slid her arm under his jacket and leaned up for a kiss.

Amy was still snuggled against him "How's our little vet, been behaving himself ?" She asked softly not willing to lose the closeness.

"He's been great, everybody loves him."

"He's not getting in the way ?"

"No Ames, really, he follows directions and pays attention to what he's doing."

"I'm sorry about Helena Ty."

"How would you know, 10 minutes either way they may have never met, I had actually just told her about us."

"How was that going ?"

"Not good, she probably would have belted me anyway."

Amy reached up and kissed him again. "Such emotional women Dr. Borden, I hope it's not the dance."

He laughed and squeezed her side, Amy yelped and slipped out of his grasp and then they heard the sizzle of the meatball sized golden balls. Bailey set the plate down along with a timer that was running down. You really have to way until the timer goes off or they'll just burn your mouth. That's a cheddar jalapeño sauce if you want to dip for a kick and some salsa. Another Manhattan ?"

"Brooklyn East IPA, a pint I guess."

"Another of these please" Amy asked.

Amy reached for one of the deep fried balls as soon as the alarm beeped and she hit the button. Ty chose one as well and both dipped in the jalapeño sauce before smiling and biting down together.

Jonathan, Le Bernardin's sommelier stood at the table with a bottle, he was accompanied by an assistant who went down to Brin's side.

"Our first wine is meant for the Amuse as well as the first plate, it's a Champagne actually Eric Rodez Blanc de Noirs, from Ambonnay, France. The young ladies are having a new sparkling cranberry cider from Breyer Farms in New Jersey. I hope you enjoy them."

"This is good, like sour and sweet." Katie said.

"I like it, I love cranberry juice." Charlie said. "How's the champagne ?"

"Exceptional" Ashley said putting down her glass.

"Agreed" Lisa said. "Excellent, take a picture of the label Ash."

They chatted for a few minutes until Butch and another server who introduced herself as Marie came over and laid plates before the anxious party. When they stepped back Chef Ripert walked over. "With my compliments, to awaken your palates for what's to come a trio of wood grilled baby artichokes served in a California citrus , Sicilian olive oil and fresh basil infusion. It's best to roll each around and pop them in your mouth. Enjoy."

Brin looked up and saw everyone looking at her which made her giggle "Ok I'll go first, just this time though." She rolled the first heart in the oil with her first fork and smiled at the table before leaning over and popping it into her mouth. She chewed and then smiled and brought her hand up to cover her mouth "it's so good."

She took a sip of her cider while everyone else took their first bite. Soon they were describing the mixture of flavors and how the drinks went with the bites. Brin looked over at the Chef who smiled at her. "Do you like it Sabrina ?" He called out.

"It's wonderful chef" she called back.

"Tres bien, tres bien" he called back.

"Oh my god this is so good" Amy said with her mouth full after realizing a gooey bite meant all at once.

"Wow, that's a blast and a half" Ty agreed.

"So, worth a heart attack ?"

"Everyone should have a couple of these before they die" he said reaching for a second.

Bailey returned with their refills as they finished the small plate of appetizers and she removed it. They sat and nibbled at some of the veggies and hummus to scare away the oil when the music started.

"Ready Ames ?" Ty said taking a big swig of his beer.

"The beat is different." Amy said standing.

"This is a cha cha beat, it's 4 beat but the last two are a bit off and faster, here" he said tapping the beat on her hand, "1,2, 34, 1,2, 34. It may be easier to think of it as 4,1,2,3,4, either way, just follow me."

"Anywhere Ty" she whispered when he once again swung her into his arms.

Ty provided a good firm lead and was easy to follow. He held her close and they moved together, it helped that Amy had good rhythm and moved easily with him. She was light on her feet and surprisingly Ty was as well. The back and forth motion of the cha cha was intriguing to Amy considering how close Ty held them.

"That couple is further apart." Amy said leaning closer to him.

"I prefer closer together." Ty whispered back.

"Some parts of you seem to prefer it more that others."

"Some parts ?" he whispered with a chuckle nipping as her ear.

"Your little buddy ?"

"Little ?"

Amy giggled "your magnificent buddy ?"

"Better."

Amy pulled herself closer "I think I love you more now than yesterday Ty, is that possible ?"

"It must be, happens to me all the time these days." He answered kissing her quickly.

The table at Le Bernardin grew livelier as the courses went by, and the wines of course.

The first course, Celeriac Velouté, a celery root-black truffle soup was smooth and creamy and didn't taste at all like celery, it was deep and earthy and Brin, who had never tasted a black truffle was thrilled.

Their second course was a Caviar Tartare, a Hamachi-Osetra Caviar Tartare served with a pickled Sea Lettuce and a Dashi Gelée. The wine was switched to a warm Manzairaku Sake, Junmai Ginjo. Meg loved it. The girls were served a light cherry cider called Cherry Blossom Red by it's creator Rakusan Orchards.

"This doesn't taste anything like the Caviar we get for the fancy parties Gran."

"That's usually sturgeon Mad, this is Hamachi, it's a white fish, I think Amberjack is what it's called." Ashley explained. "It's much milder and I think they used ponzu sauce, the citrus taste, it's less salty."

"It's really good." Katie said "I don't care what it is, what's next ?"

"Looks like little lobsters" Brin said "I know what they are, they're, I can't think of the name."

"Langoustines" Maddie said.

"Thank you sweetie" Brin said leaning over to kiss her. She passed her hand onto Maddie's leg in the process and Mad moved her hand over to squeeze Brin's.

Their next course was the Langoustine which was a seared langoustine served with a Bristol farms duck foie gras, croutons and a balsamic-truffle vinaigrette. It was served with a crisp clear pear cider from Kropferberg Cider Mill in Sweden. The wine also crisp and fruity, a 2008 Riesling, Cuvée Frédéric Emile, F.E. Trimbach, from Alsace, France.

"He was so sweet to do this." Brin said finishing her last bite. "And thinking of the ciders."

"Tell us about the haircut Brin" Lisa asked "It looked so good."

By the end of the second set Amy had lost her inhibitions. She loved the Rhumba and made it laughing through a Salsa but when the first strains of a Merengue started and she watched the other women let loose of their partners and begin the subtle seductive dance she was in heaven and Ty was lost in her dance and the sway in her hips, the movement of her body, her smile and her beautiful eyes. She danced with her hands touching in the air and then began the opposing sway with her hips, she turned and Ty watched and swallowed as she moved her amazing body. The dress clung to every inch, moved with her, defined the curves that drove him crazy. When she turned and her hips moved Ty stepped up and pulled her back against him he ran his hand down her side to her hips, Amy faltered when his fingers lightly ran past her breast and when his lips touched her neck she reached down to his hip and pulled him closer.

After an incredibly sexy samba they held each other close again for a Bachata when Amy noticed Bailey walk by and motioned her over.

"Steaks, burgers ?" Amy asked.

"Both and either."

"One of each, rare steak, medium rare burger and a coke for me."

"I assume that includes you Dr. Borden ?"

"Ames ?"

"Yeah, we'll share, not dessert though."

"Ok" Bailey said laughing "I'll get this in and get you a dessert menu."

"Well, that may be the best thing I ever ate, Monkfish, who would have thought" Meg said.

They had just finished a dish that came to them sizzling, a light layer of fat on the fish, a beautiful crispy golden brown. A pan seared lightly roasted Monkfish, served with fideos and squid ink with a chorizo emulsion. A Central NY Apple Cider for the girls from Rosetree Farms and a bright tart 2014 Pinot Noir, "Cuvée de Trois," Joseph Swan Vineyards.

"Squid ink, sort of fishy but in a good way." Brin said "but the fish was amazing."

"For me" Betty started "the last one, the sea trout, and that wine, what was it ?"

"An Os Pasas, it's a white from Spain, not common outside the country, popular with tapas, light early dinner or late afternoon." Lisa answered.

The dish Betty described, an ultra-rare sea trout, lightly smoked and served with a pickled red onion relish and a citrus-miso emulsion. Brought out under a bowl that they lifted to catch the aroma wafting up from the smoked fish and the emulsion. Everybody loved it and the sensation. It was served with a cranberry apple cider or the Os Pasas from the vineyards of Luis Anxo Rodriguez Vazquez in Ribeiro, Spain.

Ty and Amy made their way back to their table with Amy's arms around Ty and his arm around her. They were both breathing a little heavy and laughing, the last dance back to a Merengue where Amy once again let the music take her inhibitions away, drawing Ty close for quick touches and then moving away to entice him further. She loved watching him move in response to her dance, his eyes fixed on her moving up and down, his smile, just for her.

The club had filled up considerably but those accustomed to Latin dance admired the dancing of others and were fine giving space on the dance floor especially during the more expressive dances. It was a happy crowd, always was and the other patrons smiled and nodded as the couple passed.

Bailey came by immediately with Amy's coke and a fresh beer for Ty. Following her a young man with a fresh pitcher of ice water.

"Having fun ?" Bailey asked trying to be as inconspicuous as possible.

"Best time ever." Amy answered leaning over to kiss Ty on the cheek.

"Well, looks like you've got the hang of it, I'd say 5 to 10 minutes for your food."

"Thank you Bailey" Ty said.

The words "kiss me Ty" whispered to him sent shivers up his spine which spread with the contact. Tucked away as they were their hands roamed each other bodies as their lips moved from each other's mouths over necks and shoulders.

"Is it getting darker in here ?" Amy whispered as she kissed along his jawline.

"They do that during the breaks, by the time they're ready to start winding down it'll be even darker." Ty explained.

Amy's phone beeped with a text from Maddie and Amy took it out of her clutch and thumbed it on. "Oh look Ty, a picture of Brin and I guess Eric Ripert, what's that say under the picture with that chocolate thing ?"

Amy thumbed the picture and read "The chef made us a new dessert he called S'more, tell Ty he rocks please ! Brin's in heaven."

"Ty, you've made this so special for them."

"Well, I've come to learn that Charlie Rodgers has what I'm told is called 'juice' in this town, he called around and found out that the chef was in town and asked. The suites too I think, apparently they're a week reservation usually."

"They're getting a real kick out of all this dating."

"They love you Amy."

"Yeah."

Amy sat up when the food arrived. "Who get's what ?"

"Ty, half a steak first or the burger ?"

"You choose."

"I'll start with the burger." Amy said pulling it over along with a second napkin.

After dishes of steamed black bass served with baby shrimp, calamari in a lemongrass infused boullion served with sour apple cider or a 2016 Sandhi Chardonnay, followed by baked lobster tail served over a creamy polenta with a red wine gumbo sauce which was served with a rose cider or a 2011 La Dame de Montrose Bordeaux from Saint-Estèphe, the group was heady, the food some of the best or the best some had ever eaten, the plates themselves were works of art and as the Chef warmed to the group comfortable that his food was being enjoyed he spent more time at the table and especially down at Brin's end with the girls.

"I was fortunate this morning" he said from his "chef's" spot at the center of the group that the market received fresh Dover Sole which is never really found here in great quantity, many fish are unfortunately passed as Dover sole but I can assure you this is the real thing and I'm happy to be able to have prepared it for you tonight. Enjoy while I start seeing to your desserts."

"More than one ?" Brin asked.

"More than one and one created especially for you." The Chef said smiling with a finger on his mouth. "No questions but you may watch when the time comes."

Brin was so excited, the four girls had the best time together, Lisa and Betty were so happy that the families had meshed so well. Lisa was worried about Katie's reaction to Brin and Mad at first but it didn't seem to phase her at all. Katie smiled when Mad and Brin kissed just like everyone else.

"Dover Sole Mad, we may never see it again." Brin said excitedly "and then a special dessert what do you think it'll be ?"

"No idea Bina, does it matter at this stage ?"

"I guess not sweetie."

The Dover Sole was served sautéed in butter with almonds and morels on a parsnip mousseline surrounded by a soy-lime emulsion. "To honor the sole the chef offers with his compliments a champagne from his personal cellar, 1987 Krug Grand Cuvée Rare and a Pear Cider from Dauphine Orchards in Provence."

The fish melted in your mouth and went from buttery to salty then to acidic in a second and then gone with the creamy sweet parsnip moussaline. It was perfect.

"This is the best cider I've ever had and mom's a cider nut, take a picture of this." Maddie said.

"I'm sorry she's not here" Brin said "Amy loves eating."

"This burger is amazing Ty, how's the steak ?"

"I like skirt steak, this is good."

The burger was perfect and juicy, cheddar, thick bacon, tomato, lettuce, sweet onion relish and hand cut golden brown fries that were perfect.

The Bar Steak was an aged grass fed skirt steak served with roasted radishes which they both found surprisingly appealing, roasted potatoes, herbed butter and crisped onions piled above. It too was done exceptionally well and perfectly rare.

"So we switching ?" Amy asked taking the last bite of half the burger.

"You bet, I'm staved." Ty answered.

"This burger is pretty perfect." Ty said after swallowing his first bite.

"So's the steak, don't tell Grandpa."

Bailey walked over and smiled looking down at the food disappearing. "I know it's good but on Latin night you folks eat. If you want to pick your desserts I'll set them aside so they don't disappear."

Every person at the table sighed when they tasted the first dessert that Chef Ripert called Citrus. Burnt Orange Crémeux, Clementine-Yogurt Sorbet and an Olive Oil-Citrus Sauce. While the women kept their champagnes they were also served a small glass of a 2010 Carmes de Rieussec Sauterne from Bordeaux. The girls were made a soft ginger lime infused soda that they loved.

For the final dessert coffee or tea was offered in lieu of or in addition to a wine. They all chose both, no one was driving and they all felt relatively fine, Meg had held off, just sticking with sips, but the other three were wine drinkers and didn't seem worse for wear. The four girls chose a chocolate almond tea that the chef recommended when he came over to talk and ask how they enjoyed the citrus palate cleaner.

"So Sabrina" Chef Ripert said next to her. "Dr. Borden, your father ?"

"My father" Maddie blurted.

"Uhm, our father" Charlie said.

"Will be" they both said together.

Katie giggled and Chef Ripert's smile grew as if he's just watched a comedy routine. "My brain is still not rattled by too much by fine food and wine, shall I assume your ?"

"Mother" Maddie filled in with a smile.

"And Dr. Borden ?"

"Are getting married" they both said.

"So why would he ?"

"Obviously to get on my good side" Maddie answered giggling.

"Because he's just the sweetest man in the world chef." Brin said.

"He sounds very special, come, let's make a dessert, you should all know that we loved our creation inspired by you, and the staff has voted to add it to our permanent dessert menu, so thank you Sabrina."

Brin's smile and face were so bright Meg couldn't believe how happy her daughter was, the four teens followed the chef behind the large stainless steel counter to a chilled marble surface. The pastry crew stood by while the chef took a plate and spread a small amount of melted chocolate on it and then placed a small dark chocolate fondant boat that he dipped and dusted with graham cracker powder in the center of the plate.

"The boat is a dark chocolate fondant coated in graham cracker dust. Inside we place a scoop of our own smoked Peruvian hot chocolate ice cream alongside a scoop of dark chocolate mousse. Carmine here has, after much trial and error, all enjoyable I assure you, created a topping of hand whipped marshmallow that we'll brûlée and then dust again with graham crackers. In your honor Sabrina, I present Le Bernardin's S'more." He said as one of the chefs deftly ran a torch over the top.

Brin wrapped her arms around him and he smiled and hugged her back. "Thank you so much Chef, I'll never forget this."

"You're very welcome, it's not often my young mature diners are this appreciative and enthusiastic. I look forward to seeing you again Sabrina."

"I'll try my best chef." Sabrina told him before heading back to the table to be served.

They took pictures of the dessert and Chef Ripert presented Brin with a covered menu with the S'more dessert on the desserts page and now also a part of one of the Chef's tasting menus. He had autographed it. The dessert itself was luscious. Creamy, dark, not overly sweet. With the smoked Peruvian iced cream it truly smelled and tasted like a s'more.

The chef joined them for a parting glass of champagne. Two French presses of coffee were brought out with dark, French roast coffee. They thanked their host Chef Ripert with hugs, he was happy to take a few more pictures with them when he walked them out to their bus.

"Betty, you and Lisa can get the girls upstairs without us ?" Ashley asked.

"And where will you you two be ?"

"No where important."

"We're in" Charlotte and Maddie said together.

"No girls, she'll kill us all." Meg said "Just Ash and I, besides your not old enough."

"Wait a second, what are you talking about, going to that club ?"

"Come on Gran, she won't even know we're there, mom will be Latin dancing." Charlie begged.

"And Katie, she's 12, they'll never let her in." Lisa said.

"We'll hide her in the pack like we're with the club." Maddie said.

"We'll tell them Katie's our little sister." Charlie added.

"Betty ?"

"Why is this my decision Lisa ?"

"We just got back together I couldn't have Amy mad at me."

"Fine, but no arguing with anyone, they say no, we are all out, no one stays behind." Betty said. "Take us to the Roxy."

"Let's try not to look like a mob going through the lobby please." Lisa said getting off the bus 15 minutes later.

"We are a bit of a mob Lisa" Meg said "cuter than most though."

"And better dressed" Ashley added.

"Come on it's this way, just walk." Maddie said taking Brin's hand.

There was no one at the front when they walked through the door so they did their best to stay off to the side.

"Look, someone try to spot them, we can't look like a totem pole. We'll take turns."

"Oh my, look at Amy" Brin said staring across the dance floor. "In public !"

The music had started while Amy and Ty ate but they were both pretty hungry and finished, then sat for awhile digesting before they went out onto the dance floor again, coincidentally as soon as a Merengue started. Amy made her way out to the floor leading Ty who was close behind his hand on her hip which was already in motion, one hand raised to the air moving back and forth. Amy was in the Latin groove, the club was darker and more filled and she was with her man and wanted to play. When she found a spot to make her own she raised her hands and moved out of reach, her hips gyrating to the slow music which would build through the number. Her eyes were fixed on Ty's until they were torn to watch his body move. For Ty's part keeping his hands to himself took all his efforts but Amy was entrancing and he knew every motion she made was for him.

"Go mom" Maddie said taking Brin's hand and starting to move. Soon Brin and Maddie were dancing, Maddie had tilted her hat sideways and was dancing like Amy, hands in the air, swaying with Brin facing her, the beat was easy and they were in love, the rest came naturally.

"Hmmm, I didn't realize your were here" Maria said walking over and looking for an adult. Charlie had taken Katie by the hands and was dancing with her, nothing like Mad and Brin though, Mad seemed to be taking a page from Amy's book. Brin was no slouch herself.

"I'm sorry" Maria said to Betty and Lisa, clearly the most mature "We're an adult club, 24 and over."

"Well their folks are here and they just wanted a peek at them dancing before we went to our rooms." Lisa said

Hearing the key words, just a peek, folks and rooms Maria softened her stance. "5 minutes stay off the dance floor and," she said then stopped and looked at Katie who smiled, "stay close to her please."

"That dance floor rule, how serious is that ?" Betty asked pointing.

"What are they doing ?" Maria asked wide eyed watching Brin and Maddie disappearing into the crowd.

"Dancing and having a good time" Charlie said, "Should I get them ?" She asked.

"No, no, I'll get them." Maria said "you all stay here."

"Meg !" Betty snapped in a whisper.

"What ?" Meg said turning for a second but watching Amy and smiling.

"Amy is on fire out there" Ashley said, the biggest smile on her face.

"Brin ? Mad ?, they are yours." Betty whispered "pay attention."

"Oh, I'll get them." She said now that they came into view on the dance floor moving slowly towards Amy "They dance nice together."

"Meg, stay, the manager's getting them." Betty said "just pay attention"

"I can't imagine what Jack would say." Lisa whispered looking across the floor at the girls and at Amy and Ty. "If they did that in Hudson they'd call the sheriff."

The music had changed back to a Bachata after a very short break and the floor filled up even more. This seemed simple too so Mad and Brin looked around, matched other couples and moved, until they were next to Amy and Ty. Amy was facing away, her back to Ty who had his arm around her and was leaning over kissing her neck. Then he slowly moved her around and at about the three quarter mark she opened her eyes and looked right into Maddie's face. Mad's eyes were closed, she was taller than Brin tonight, her in heels and Brin in flats so Brin had her back and head against Maddie who's arms were around her both swaying to the music.

Ty looked up when Amy stopped. "Madelyn Fleming what the hell are you doing here and don't you dare use the word dancing in your answer."

"Uhm, Ash and Meg wanted to see, what could we do ?" Maddie answered

"Strange as it seems that's got to be at least part way true." Ty said. "Come on you two, off the dance floor, it looks like Maria's about to have a stroke." Ty reached into his pocket behind the girls and propelled them ahead.

"Dr. Borden, we."

"I know Maria, I'm sorry" Ty said gently putting a $50 dollar bill in her hand as he passed. "They're teenagers in love."

"Please, visit for a few minutes and then they have to leave."

"I'm holding you two responsible for this" Amy said walking over with a big smile to Betty and Lisa. Ty walked up smiling as well and Lisa put her hands in his. "Look at you, all handsome and grown up." She said with the biggest most loving smile.

"You approve ?"

"You look great Ty, how do you feel ?"

"I like it."

"So, how was dinner ?" Ty asked looking over at the girls.

Sabrina ran up and threw her arms around him "It was the most awesome meal in the world."

"Almost sorry I missed it then Brin, I am happy you liked it."

"So Amy, the dancing ?" Meg asked.

"It's nice Meg, get some lessons, let loose." Amy said swaying to the music.

"We can take lessons together mom, you and dad and Mad and I."

Hey get the Carmichaels in and we can have dances at the ranch, we can hire a coach." Amy said laughing, "the more the merrier."

"And you Ashley ?" Lisa asked.

"Need a man before the dance classes I guess. Does look like fun though and you go girl," she said nudging Amy "you are hot in that outfit."

"Come back to Alberta, I bet a man will find you."

"You sound like my mom Lisa."

"You know Ash, every now and then, your mom just may be right. You need a man who knows how to saddle a horse and hitch up a trailer."

Ty and Amy walked them out to the bus and kissed and hugged their way around. "10:00 in Penthouse 8 for breakfast and then goodbyes and home, here, you need the key for to get in the penthouse elevator." Amy said handing the fob to Lisa who was closest. "Text first" Amy whispered.

"One more dance pretty lady ?"

A bachata started as they hit the floor and Amy spent the dance in Ty's arms, they had a great night and made their way back to the table when the song ended. Ty motioned to Bailey who immediately came over. "We were going to head up Bailey, could you get us a check please ?"

"Your desserts ? I could pack them."

"That would be great, thanks." Amy said.

Bailey returned a moment later with a small bag and an iPad which she handed to Ty. He scanned the bill which came to $207 and change, filled in $300 at the bottom, signed with the Apple Pen and handed it back.

"Thanks so much" Bailey said "it was a pleasure serving you."

She glanced at the iPad when Ty and Amy turned from the small staircase and headed towards the entrance, she saw the $92 tip and smiled "definitely a pleasure Dr. Borden."