Chapter 81

Ruth stopped, her eyes closed for a second and Amy saw the expression on her face, one of love and remembrance and she was glad that her new friend's memories were fond and loving.

"Oh yes" Ruth began, "we met at Saint Mary's in Canton. I was born a Pierrepont, not those Pierreponts, the steel ones, same family though, we were the mining side. Donald, oh he was handsome Amy and well built, like Ty, his dad had a respectable job, mine manager, Papa, he didn't know what to make of us but I was happy and he was a nice boy from a hard working family. We weren't so haughty in the North Country to look down on that so we dated and went to college in Potsdam. Him to Clarkson for a Geology degree and me to St. Lawrence for teaching actually."

Ruth went on to talk about their courting and their marriage after college to grand fanfare in the area. They stopped and Amy waited while Ruth packed her bag and checked out.

"My father's gift was a homestead, our choice of one of the Pierrepont parcels in the area, build a house and raise a family. Donald and I rode around to check them all and in the end we chose a mine, a piece of land he found that showed all the signs of having a rich vein of sandstone. Papa was shocked but in the end he acquiesced. We lived on the site and we did very well and when Papa passed he left some lucrative holdings to us. One day I was driving somewhere, I don't even recall and I passed one of our old closed mines, it had overgrown but nothing really done to the land, it looked abandoned rather than natural and I guess decided that it was embarrassing, like inviting someone to come in and view the after effects of an assault or some other form of violence."

"And decided to make it right."

"I sure did" Ruth answered with pride "and then I went after the other mine owners to do the same."

"And your kids ?"

"Louis and Rose. They're teachers, neither has to work, but they enjoy it. Louis' wife is also a teacher and Rose's husband is a family attorney, real estate, wills, that kind of stuff. He also handles our work so he does well."

"They're Ok with you spending their inheritance ?"

"It was worse when they were younger I spent a fortune on the older mines but somehow we kept up, we're wealthy by any stretch of the imagination, eventually a conservancy trust will kick in with a lot of the money. Let's face it, we're loaded, the kids won't be affected. I took over the business when Don passed, way too young, we had always run it together, signed together, a real true partnership."

"I guess you grew up like that, wealthier than most."

"Interesting way to put it, and I guess you didn't ?"

"You know it's kind of odd but I guess we were always what's called land rich and cash poor. Grandpa ruled the roost and growth wasn't his thing I guess. The family owns quite a bit of property at this point but livestock's the business."

"Is that why you left, a lack of growth ?"

"I left for a lot of reasons that all rolled into one, at what should have been a high point in my life and career, it really didn't seem that I made a difference at all to the people I cared about the most, I and my accomplishments seemed irrelevant, secondary. My success got twisted into a betrayal. I withheld something I wan't willing to disclose, scared to disclose. I felt ignored, tolerated and it really wasn't the first time. I made some stupid decisions when I was young, took the easy way out of life changing moments. Acted emotionally without any guidance, no one to rein me in. I don't know, I have teenagers now Ruth, I want them to choose but sometimes those choices need to be lovingly and maturely questioned. Encouragement needs to be followed with praise and more encouragement. I told my dad the other day that one reason the girls are strongly independent is the fact that they are identical twins, they have each other's backs, come hell or high water. No one had my back, no one questioned or pushed me and encouragement and success was met with disappointment, as if success had changed me into a bad person and Ty was a part of all that, he shut me out in some bizarre limbo, it was torture."

"And now ?"

"And now they want me to go back and I've put it behind me."

"You'll get there, sometimes you just gotta lay your shit beside you Amy."

"Mrs. Spelts, your language."

"I grew up around miners Amy, trust me I can curse with the best of them."

"Rodeo cowboys on my side."

"How did we ever survive that much testosterone." Ruth added laughing as they pulled into Pegasus and around to the back.

"You have the strength to do this Amy."

"I'm working through it Ruth."

As she drove past, Amy waved at Betty and the family who were all on the porch, a line of suitcases waited for the Pegasus bus that would take them to the airport.

Amy left Ruth in her suite and made sure she could find her way to the porch and walked up, stopped for a bottle of water before heading out.

"Sorry we're later than I thought." She said sitting down next to Lisa who made some room for her.

"So ?"

"So what Betty ?"

"Anything ?"

"Not really, we're having a great time though."

"That's good to hear Amy, I knew I was having a great time." Ruth said walking out.

Amy smiled and stood up so that Ruth would have a place to sit.

"Oh no dear, I'm fine."

"Just sit down Ruth, I don't have the energy to watch you."

"Fine then, I wouldn't want to wear you out."

Casey snickered at the mild bickering and Ruth looked up.

"Casey right, Amy tells me you run rodeos, what keeps you sane ?"

"She's married to Tim so not completely sane." Lisa said laughing.

The bus road in and around the circle as Tim and Jack walked back from the barns and everyone stood for their goodbyes.

15 minutes later Amy, Betty and Ruth sat alone on the porch. Betty knitted and they all just looked out on a fall day.

"I should have gone to pick the kids up, this late bus is ridiculous."

"It's fine Betty and it's only really Wednesday because of the clubs, Meg's fine with them all getting off by her place."

Amy explained to Ruth that all the kids did after-school clubs on Wednesday and had to take the combined late school bus home. The route didn't follow the normal drop off, it was more regional so in Pegasus case, somewhat over 3 miles to home. They did stop 500 ft from the Caldwell's so everyone just got off there and they got picked up or dropped off as the day and schedules warranted.

As if on cue Erma Potter turned in with her Suburban and Amy rose to head down the stairs. She ignored the kids and walked over to Erma for a second to chat while the kids unloaded up to the porch, stopped for introductions from Betty and then in to wash up.

"I'll be back in an hour with the platter Amy."

Amy waved Erma off and headed to the door. "Care for a snack Ruth ?"

"Why not, what do kids get as snacks these days ?"

"Apples, grapes, strawberries, maybe cheese. We don't really do sweets except for desserts."

Amy laid out fruit and grabbed the ever present cheese bin and sat down, Jackson was first to the table and climbed right up in Amy's lap for his hug and kiss.

"Good day sweetie ?"

"Oh sure, coach was at swimming, he says hi."

"Go grab a drink and sit down for some fruit, homework ?"

"Done waiting for the late bus, Maddie checked my math."

"Ok, then maybe you should go help Chuck for a bit after snack."

"Where's Dr. Borden ?"

"With Uncle Bert, he should be done soon."

"Hey mom." The girls said simultaneously as they came around for kisses and hugs before grabbing fruits.

"Everything Ok at school today girls ?"

"Yup, no worries" Maddie said "Any plans for afternoon, homework's done."

"Not that I know of, you both ?"

"We were going to start on the trucks but the horses need exercise so I think we'll run 'em around the ranch."

"Oh, nice, grab Chuck and you go too JT."

"How about you mom ?"

"Not today Charlotte, I'm going to try and coax Ruth into a nap."

"Well good luck with that." Charlie responded winking at Ruth who smiled at her. "Come out when you're done JT."

"I'm riding Jasper Charlie." JT called out.

"Got you covered bro."

Jackson finished the half apple he grabbed from Charlotte and his milk and after dropping the plates in the sink came back to climb up into Amy's lap. Then he leaned over and whispered "how's it going, you know ?"

"it's going fine Jackson" Amy said with a chuckle, "go run your horses."

"Love you mom" he said slipping off.

"Love you too, ask Georgie if she wants you to take hers out."

"Ok, all the horses go for a run." He yelled running out the door.

"A nap ?" Ruth asked looking across at Amy.

"Honestly, you'd think I was asking you to geld a steer" Amy said under her breath shaking her head, "come sit out side and watch the round up, then we'll talk. Glass of wine, something stronger ?"

"Wine would be nice, thank you." Ruth said with a smirk.

Amy grabbed one of the opened kitchen bottles from dinner the night before and grabbed two goblets. She came outside and handed one each to Ruth and Betty.

"Did I order wine ?"

"Can't have Ruth drink alone Gran, cowboy up."

"Just pour Amy." Betty laughed.

"Thank you Amy" Ruth said clinking glasses with Betty.

"So you never drink ?"

"I really don't Ruth, with the exception of a rare sip of champagne for a toast, I've only drank alcohol once and that was slipped to me without my knowledge."

"This has something to do with your father ?"

"Maybe, I don't know, I've just never wanted to, drugs either, never interested me. I don't even like pain killers beyond aspirin."

They watched as 18 or so horses were lead out and into the trap tunnel opened to the large paddock beyond the round pens. A few minutes later 5 saddled horses were led out by the twins, Jackson, Chuck and Georgie who turned to the porch and waved.

"Good for her" Amy said watching them mount and then ride into the paddock. JT and Maddie rode over to the far gate and swung it open and Chuck, Georgie and Charlie pushed the horses out. The horses knew the routine and soon were up to speed and out of sight of the porch heading around the makeshift track around the inner property.

Amy glanced over at Betty as she emptied the bottle equally between her and Ruth.

"This is fine Pinot Noir Betty, local ? Finger lakes ?"

"Actually it is" Betty said handing over the bottle. "Hearts and Hands."

"Nice and light, what's for dinner ?"

"Hungry Ruth ?"

"No Amy, just wondering what I'll be waking up to."

"Mediterranean fare and Erma's bringing some cheese for after."

"We just have to fry the falafel." Betty added "everything else is done we just have to get it out to warm up to room temp. Oh Trish and John are joining us, she's bringing that grilled eggplant with lemon and pepper thing she does."

They sat for a few more minutes before Ruth finished her wine, leaned back and stood. "You'll wake me Amy ?"

"I sure will Ruth, go rest."

She patted Amy on the shoulder walking past and Amy looked up and smiled at her as she went into the house.

A few minutes later Betty looked over.

"What ?" Amy asked "We're having a good time."

"I can see that, have we even discussed the house ?"

"Not that I can recall no, but she's a fascinating woman Betty."

"And you like her."

"Guilty."

"I'll leave it to you then."

"I think it best at this point."

"I'll be down in a hour or so."

"Rest well Gran."

Betty also put her hand on Amy's shoulder for a second. Amy reached over and took it gently to kiss. I love you gran."

"I love you too sweetheart, don't give away the cows."

Erma came by and sat with Amy for a few minutes after putting the cheese platter on the table. "So are we summering in the Adirondacks ?"

"No Carolinas ?"

"August will be very happy to drop us off and head into Connecticut for the auctions. After this last trip south I'm looking forward to staying home and farming, what a nightmare."

"So I was thinking of having this Norplant removed at the beginning of November because of the bruising and the wedding."

"Woah, that came out of nowhere."

"Had to say it out loud to someone."

"I'm flattered you chose me but uhm Ty ?"

"I'll tell Ty closer to the day I think, hopefully with an engagement ring on my finger."

"What's going on with that ?"

"You're asking me ?"

"I guess, well it shouldn't be that much longer."

"Ok" Amy said "well, at least we have the wedding date."

"That we do and first draft invitations and save the dates this week."

"You have the lists ?"

"Yup."

Erma sat with Amy chatting until a Fed Ex truck pulled in with Trish and John right behind. The Fed Ex man lifted a large thick cardboard box to the side and then down onto a dolly which with John's help they got up to the porch. Amy signed followed by kissed and hugs from the Enchino's inside after Trish laid down her platter. The Fed Ex guy returned a second later with a white box full of other stuff that he dropped on the side of the porch and retrieved an empty identical white basket.

"See you tomorrow Amy."

"Thanks Pete."

"What's in the box ?" Trish asked looking over at Amy who was examining it for an easy open method.

"Dresses for this weekend from Sebastian and some undies and shoes."

"Oh, the big New Orleans date, you guys will have a blast."

"I sure hope so, it's all very exciting."

"What's all very exciting ?" Ty said coming inside.

"New Orleans." John said grabbing a roll from the basket.

Ty leaned over to kiss Amy who had sat down and was sorting the rest of the Fed Ex man's droppings. "The kids are back and getting the herd settled. What's in the box ?"

"Amy's outfits for the weekend." Trish answered.

"Ohhh, can I peek ?" Ty asked walking over.

"You and John can get the box open without damaging anything while Trish and I get dinner set. Trish, set the fryer to five please and hit that red ignite button, probably take 20 minutes to heat."

"Steph's here" John said looking out the window at the red Alfa Romeo that pulled up to the house.

"I texted her about the clothes, her stuff is in there too." Amy said walking to the door past John and Ty who were discussing the box.

"Seriously guys, cut the very top off and work down from there." Amy chided as she hugged Steph.

"Staying for dinner Steph ?"

"If I'm invited, Trev's doing something with Charlie. Why aren't you with them ?" She asked looking at John.

"They don't need me for this and I wanted to hang out with Amy and Ty. Besides, free vegan chow."

"Now we get to the crux of it, does Trish starve you John, you're the size of a fucking bear." Ty muttered after trying on tip toes, jumped to look down on the top of the box as John just peered over the top.

"Hey you're not the only one with that genetic shit. It's another box, this could take all night."

When the kids got in they headed up to wash and change after brief hellos. Three showers later the girls began setting the table and Jackson became Ty's eye's over the top of the box.

"Hangers on a rod" Jackson said lifting out the 4th thick cardboard square John had cut followed by a square of thin plywood. "Now what ?"

John peered over the top "what do you think buddy ?"

"Lay it down and pull it out, I can crawl in if there's stuff at the bottom."

"Good plan, let's haul it into the living room." John said tipping it forward towards him.

"How does he deliver a wedding gown, armed guards ?"

"He'll bring the wedding gown personally Ty, I'm sorry the box is a hassle but I couldn't get into the city."

"It's fine Amy, I'm sorry for that, you didn't pack it."

Amy got up and walked over to him, she reached up and gently touched his lips with hers. Then she leaned closer and whispered "If you don't get them out of the box my love you don't get to see them come off the body."

"Inspiration" he said pulling away with a smile "just the ticket."

"Eye on the prize" Amy called back walking to her chair.

A few minutes after John held a rack with 2 large bags with multiple hangars sticking out the tops and lay them on the couch while Jackson crawled in and pushed out two boxes.

"What should we do with them ?" Ty asked.

"You know for now hang them in the large suite closet, let's make sure the Gran's are up and Steph and I can check the bags and boxes before dinner. Steph go with them, no peeking. I'l get Ruth, Charlie run up and check that Gran's awake sweetheart."

"Ok Mom, one second."

Amy walked behind Ty who carried the two boxes. Steph was in the suite and when Ty turned in to the right Amy stopped and knocked gently on the door to the left. She waited, knocked slightly louder then tried the door. Glancing in she saw Ruth sleeping under a light blanket, shut the door quietly and walked over to sit on the edge of the bed. She gently laid her hand on Ruth's arm and felt her stir.

The room was dim and Amy saw Ruth open her eyes and blink.

"Rosie ?"

"It's Amy Ruth, I knocked."

"Of course you did, I've always been a heavier than not sleeper, Donald was a dear and brought the kids to me when they were babies."

Amy stepped away and held out a hand to help Ruth sit at the edge of the bed.

"Can I help with anything ?"

"I'm fine" she said stretching, "a bit stiff."

"Arthritis ?"

"Comes with the territory."

"I have a tea that helps, twice a day and a salve that'll help you sleep. My grandfather swears by them now."

"I'll try anything, for now an Aleve will do, leave me be to get washed up and change."

"I'll be across the hall or at the front. We're almost ready for dinner."

"I won't be long Amy, this room is lovely by the way."

"Thank you, I hoped they'd be comfortable."

Amy left Ruth and joined Steph and Trish across the hall, door closed, men sent away.

There were 10 dresses total, 4 for Steph and 6 for Amy whose outfits also included travel dresses. Amy was still catching up on couples wardrobe. There were also two sealed boxes, now opened, one marked Amy and one Steph courtesy of Christine. Amy's box contained a new pair of black slingback Blahnik pumps to augment the dancing shoes she owned, a Ferrari red pair and a dozen or so sets of various lingerie.

"That's a lot of undies there Amy." Steph commented holding up some of her own stuff from her box.

"Your not doing to bad yourself there Steph." Trish noted lifting a solid red baby doll. "Maybe I should get some of this stuff ?"

"I like wearing them, they are so beyond sexy and the look in Ty's eyes drives me to a whole different place. We'll take you Trish."

"Oh definitely, girls trip in to the city. We'll need wedding fittings for sure." Steph said holding up a Black negligee "ohh, this is hot as hell."

There was only time to try on one of the dresses and Amy chose one in a deep navy blue. It was an off-the-shoulder cap-sleeve cocktail dress cut above her knee, made spandex and nylon, with some shirring and skin tight. She turned from the mirror when there was a knock at the door.

"It's Georgie and Ruth."

"Come on in Georgie." Amy called back.

"Wow" Georgie exclaimed walking in and spotting Amy immediately. "Just wow !"

"Ruth ?" Amy asked smiling.

"Wow is good, wow covers it, you're simply stunning Amy."

Amy glowed with the praise then asked Georgie "dinner ?"

"Waiting on you."

"Let me just get changed" she said stepping into the bathroom.

"Would that fit me ?" Georgie asked.

"It's pretty stretchy, it might, we're not that far off, let's try after the weekend." Amy said handing out the dress which Steph grabbed.

"You must be Mrs. Spelts, I'm Trish Enchino and this is Stephanie Margolies."

"Ruth please, both of you and a pleasure meeting you both."

Amy shooed them all back down the hall when she came out of the bathroom and the family sat to dinner. With Ruth and Betty on her right, Trish and Steph to her left followed by Georgie and the girls the table was lively and fun. Ty sat with Wyatt, Jackson and John and held their own court. Dinner was followed by a quick clean-up and a stroll over to Georgie and Wyatt's place.

While Ty and Wyatt started a small fire and the girls volunteered to uncover the desserts and get beverages started Georgie gave Ruth a tour while Amy sat with Trish, Steph and John.

"John you're helping the girls get started this weekend ?" Ty asked as Wyatt got down and blew on the kindling to coax it higher.

"Yeah, we'll get the hoods and side fenders off, that'll make lifting the engines way easier, we'll bring the wrecker and just lift them onto platforms."

"Somehow that sounds easier than it'll be." Amy said looking over.

"Well freeing the engine block will definitely be a chore so not easy from that perspective." John answered "this is going to definitely be a process."

"And these engines are being rebuilt, you need to learn the basics on a basic engine." Ty added.

"Georgie, it's just beautiful, homey and elegant." Ruth gushed as they joined the others.

"To be honest, this is all Amy I guess" Georgie said "we just moved in."

"Desserts are out if anyone wants to start without a hot beverage." Maddie announced.

"Mom ?"

"Go ahead Jackson, one cupcake, some strawberries and milk please."

"So Brin wants a full report of where you're eating this weekend."

"I'm not taking pictures Mad and I have no idea where we're eating, Steph handled it all."

"Commander's Palace Friday night" Steph began reading off her phone "Brennan's for Breakfast Saturday, Lunch is open, Saturday dinner is Revolution courtesy of Charlie, the man can get a reservation anywhere. Sunday morning beignets and coffee in our courtyard and we can stop for po boys on the way out of town. Oh and a small raw bar when we check in."

"And dancing ?"

"Lots of dancing Mad." Steph said smiling "lots of dancing."

"So is there an occasion for this trip ?" Ruth asked.

"Courting and wooing." John said with a smile.

"I'm sorry ?"

"You see Mrs. Spelts, apparently mom and Dr. Borden here were a hot number back in the day and then he gets here and it's all babies and weddings." Charlie started.

"Which is all well and good" Maddie continued "but what about us ?"

Ruth then looked back at Charlie who just nodded in agreement.

"So courting and wooing." Ruth said and they both nodded again.

"Latin dance festival in New Orleans." Charlie said.

"Latin dance ?"

"It's very sexy." Maddie whispered conspiratorially.

"I'm sure it is" Ruth chuckled.

"Are you a dancer Mrs. Spelts ?"

"Maddie is it ? My husband Donald and I danced almost every Saturday night. Early on it was all very romantic, Frank Sinatra then it sped up a little but still, well, I was certainly courted and wooed."

"Good for you Ruth." Georgie added smiling conspiratorially "Wyatt's a wooer."

"Well good for you Georgie." Ruth said with a big smile.

They broke up to serve themselves coffee, tea and a desserts and the groups reformed. Ty, John and Wyatt sat with the girls going over the proposed truck work for the weekend. Sunday all available hands were at the Potters to get the cider press up and running full steam and the first full load of apples crushed. They'd done some test pulls ironing out the mill timing which Erma kept. This full run was August's, to be fermented into Apple Jack. The next would be made into Apple honey a new very popular product in the area with the growing population of vegans. The Potter's also had several hives to take advantage of the apple blossoms. They shipped the vegan honey to town to waylay arguments at the stand. Once the honey run was done Erma would start the holiday cider production which this year would be used heavily for Amy's wedding.

Ruth sat with the other women and discussed the trip some more and the plans for the wedding or weddings as Georgie was feeding off Amy's plans and keeping notes. They were scheduled to hit Manhattan for an overnight dress extravaganza as soon as the Koenig's returned from their trip. Amy had sent the picture and Sebastian was happy with the direction but he had his own ideas and promised Amy she would be happy. His drawings intrigued her and she trusted Sebastian and Mathilde implicitly, he'd never disappointed her.

"I remember planning our wedding, getting things Momma wanted for the wedding required careful planning. We used local fare as much as we could because in truth it was the best but shellfish, exotic cheeses, the real fanfare stuff she wanted had to come from far and be kept fresh and Papa and his wine. We took over the local college campus and invited all our employees, I have no idea how much they spent but they insisted that everyone be invited. I swear by the time it was over I think people just wandered in off the street."

"It must have been something to see Ruth."

"Oh Betty, it was beautiful and Donald looked so handsome and proud. What am I thinking I have a picture." She said pulling out her phone and running through it for a slow second. "Here it is" she said handing it over.

"Ruth you are absolutely gorgeous and Donald is a looker." Amy said leaning over.

Jackson who had been sitting with the auto crowd wandered over and Amy pulled him onto her lap and kissed his cheek.

Ruth leaned over "so Jackson, did you pick the room with the rowboat bed ?"

He smiled and looked up at his mom who smiled.

"Sure did and Mad and Charlie chose the ones with the shared bathroom."

"That rowboat room was always my favorite." Ruth said. "Your mom tells me you're quite the fisherman."

"It's a day to day thing."

"I guess it is" Ruth said with a smile.

"Mom bought art."

"Ok Jackson, that's enough."

"Art huh ?"

"Just a couple of pieces." Amy said "I have a modest glass collection.

"We have some Steuben pieces in the Pierrepont Museum in Pittsburgh. Momma liked them."

"I'd love to see pictures one day."

"And perhaps you'll show me some of yours ?"

"First thing tomorrow and then a ride."

On a pre arranged signal of Jackson's second yawn, they helped Georgie and Wyatt gather everything to the counter before they were shooed away. Unsure of whether she'd see Ruth the next day they hugged.

"I have a funny feeling we'll meet again Georgie, I look forward to it, you two take care of each other" she said to Amy and Georgie completely ignoring the men.

Back at the house Amy saw Ruth to her suite and made sure she knew how to use the shower and bath unit.

"Don't feel obligated to be up at the crack of dawn Ruth, I have plenty in the library to keep me busy."

"I'll keep that in mind Amy."

"Sleep well" Amy said leaning over for a hug.

She stopped in the kitchen to make sure they had enough for breakfast and found Betty sitting with a glass of water.

"Gran ?"

"Anything ?"

"It'll happen on the horses."

"I imagine."

"Breakfast ?" Amy asked.

"We're good for those buckwheat pancakes Trish likes and she brought some vegan sausages before."

"Ok great, coming to bed ?"

"Lead the way."

Amy hugged her goodnight at her room and checked on the girls. She found Ty with Jackson.

"Ask mom, it would have been rude to ask about the rooms if she was going to say no."

"I don't think you have to worry Jackson and you're right it would have been very rude and Mrs. Spelts is an honorable woman. Now kisses and sleep, you have school tomorrow."

Amy came out of the bathroom and climbed into bed. Ty laid his journal aside and snapped off his light before leaning over and pulling her into his arms.

"What's going on with Ruth Ames, are we adopting her ?" He asked as they settled together.

"No piece of paper will keep a buyer from doing whatever they want with that property once the deal is struck, she needs to reach across the table and garner an agreement of trust. To look into someone's eyes and accept a promise. She's just making sure I'm the person she's read about. We'll have a deal tomorrow."

"Have you talked about the property at all ?"

"Aside from the comments you heard tonight, not that I recall, tonight was her letting me know that the discussion is open."

"Not how anyone expected this to go I guess."

"Regardless, I understand, it's important to her that the property be protected and tomorrow I'll get her thoughts on it which is a negotiating tactic though I don't think the money is that important to her."

"We're a million dollars apart Ames."

"She's made and spent two fortunes in her lifetime Ty and was born into one of the most powerful families in the country, she's a Pierrepont and from what I can tell bred to who she is. If they would have dropped her and her husband in Hudson the day they were married they would have been just as wealthy running white face or breeding horses as they are now."

"She's made quite the impression on you."

"She's 76 Ty, she's strong and proud of what she's accomplished in life and what she's leaving behind. She turned her family fortune into a force for good and created a legacy that will stretch on way beyond her. She's a fascinating woman."

"She seems pretty taken with you too Ames."

"Yeah, that's been a little weird but I feel like I really know her Ty and it's strange to think she knows me, does that sound right "

"You don't think she sees a little of herself in you ?"

"I don't know Ty, like I said weird, I don't see myself that way I guess."

"Just because the Boss title is said affectionately doesn't mean it doesn't come with the respect Amy."

"Weird. Good night my love."

"Night Ames."