A/N – Hope you all got to see the season finale, I enjoyed it. I find myself liking individual episodes just fine and confused as hell about seasons as a whole at this point. I assume we'll get at least a Season 14 so I'll look forward to that announcement. Thanks for all the reviews and PM's, love your comments and ideas.
In case you haven't seen it I published a one shot called "The Consequence of Anger" so check it out if you've a mind to, thanks ! Hope you enjoy this chapter, more soon.
Chapter 86
Amy's self elected wedding committee was having coffee on the porch when she drove by to the back of the house. She stopped at the bathroom, grabbed coffee in the kitchen and headed to the porch.
"Is this all of you, Brin didn't insist on cutting school ?" Both Megs, Stephanie, Trish, Erma and Sally all sat having drinks over a platter of cookies.
"Really ? It was all I could do to keep her away, you know she dresses Ty."
"Well, it's obvious he's not dressing himself Meg." Amy laughed "he's very sexy dressed."
"How sexy ?" Sally asked.
"Guys check him out" Steph said "freaked Trev out."
"So, let's go"
"My coffee Trish, geez, he's not getting paid by the hour."
"You're chicken." Erma giggled.
"I'm not chicken, what a thing to say, I race thoroughbreds."
"Not the same, finish your coffee sweetie."
Amy smiled at her, she and Erma had almost an ethereal relationship, Amy knew that Erma was in labor with Kimmie, she was waiting for the call and couldn't sleep.
In the cottage, Sebastian and Mathilde stood back while Amy walked the four wedding gowns lined up in the great room, she went back to her first choice again "this one, I'll try the rest on but this is just beautiful Sebastian."
"It's the lace, we were fortunate and I can make a jacket if it's chilly."
"We can't fit 200 people seated in the barn Amy, you have a plan two ?"
"Now Erma ?"
Erma leaned over and whispered, at least half of those standing around "you have that deer in the headlights thing going on sis, I'm trying to you know, bring you down."
"We'll stage in the back, walk through the barn to a tent or canopy through the guests and get married."
"They'll have to stand through the whole processional to see through the barn." Meg Koenig commented.
"Erma ?"
"What ? Fuck 'em, when are they ever going to see a procession through a horse stable and the bride and groom on horseback ?"
"Fuck 'em works for me" Trish added.
"Come on Amy, hair and make-up." Meg Caldwell said holding out her hand.
"What ?"
"You can't just frump out in a wedding gown Amy, let me comb you out and get some foundation on. Brin would never forgive me."
"Oh" Amy said turning around "hand in your phones. Sebastian get their phones."
"They won't stand for that Amy."
"No Meg, I get that," Amy started with a chuckle "they can come to a fitting, no make-up, sorry. We talked about it, Brin is welcome but no pictures."
Amy took Meg's hand and followed her to the closest bedroom and sat her down. She brushed out Amy's hair and sprayed in some curls and shine and then laid a light foundation, simple eyes and lipstick.
"There, I'll send in the dressers, did you wear nice undies ?"
"Actually, I'm wearing a white set, no hose though and they're cotton. Go on Meg, thanks for this, I feel special." Amy said blushing.
"You're supposed to feel special Amy."
A few seconds after Meg left there was a knock and Mathilde, pushing the form with the dress she chose, Eva and Issy, her seamstresses and Erma came in.
"Look at you" Erma said smiling and leaning over. "She's very good."
While the other three got the dress off the form Erma sat chatting with Amy.
"Amy, the robe please ? Issy asked softly holding a part of the dress in her hands. They had pulled over what looked like boxes on three sides of her. She stood and Erma took her robe then the three lowered the dress over her head.
"Erma, take my side please." Mathilde said softly as Erma shifted and Mathilde walked around back to secure the dress and tie the satin lacing across the back snug. When she nodded they all stepped away and Eva led her to the mirror.
"It's stunning" Erma said clapping softly.
Amy stared at herself in the mirror and Issy handed her the box of tissues.
"It's beautiful Mathilde." Amy whispered dabbing her eyes.
It was a floor length strapless gown of pure white organza and satin with a sweetheart neckline. It had a patterned bodice detailed with English lace and intricate antique beadwork designed to contour and shape her torso, pulled together by a geometric pattern of silk straps across her open back.
"Have you picked shoes Amy ?" Mathilde asked holding the dress bottom.
"I'm wearing white boots Mathilde, they'll be here this week, 1½ inch heel, like the ones right there."
"Put them on then and we can pin the length for now at least."
Amy sat and with Erma's help got her boots on and stood just as an insistent knock on the door interrupted them.
"He's fit to be tied out here" Trish's voice called through the door.
"We're coming Trish, go away." Erma said laughing.
"38 years we've worked together and he still has no patience." Mathilde muttered under her breath with her mouth fill of pins and she and the girls did their best to get the excess gown off the floor.
"There, at least you wont trip, we'll fix it when the actual boots come Amy." Mathilde said nodding.
"Let's go out before he has a stroke." Eva said gathering the pins into a box from the other two.
"Ready to walk sweetie ?" Erma asked "come on take my arm and I'll walk you down the aisle."
"You'd just love that wouldn't you ?" Amy giggled.
"As a matter of fact I would." Erma answered nodding at Mathilde who held the door open with a smile.
As they walked around the bend Trish was just reaching the door "Hold on Georgie." She said opening the door. Georgie walked in and stood face to face with Amy.
"Fuck me, that's gorgeous Amy." She said as Trish shut the door.
"Ditto that." Trish said with a sniffle.
They were all crying a second later, not all out bawling but tearing up, even Sebastian.
"Well, come stand up here Amy, yes" Sebastian said walking around her "definitely the choice for you, oh Mathilde mark here, and here, the shoes ?"
"She's wearing boots now that match the heel she ordered, white wedding boots."
"Fine, fine, they'll hardly see them, when will they come ?"
"By the end of the week" Amy said turning her head and looking in the mirror. "I like the low hip, it's gorgeous Sebastian."
He smiled at her "yes and you want a second for Latin, like the others ?"
"Maybe long sleeves ?"
"Yes, let me think, not the english lace but the satin and silk straps up the back. Well,
tomorrow is another day for that. Now let me adjust the bodice and we can try on the rest. Georgie, look at that first gown, the body line is close to what you want ?"
Georgie walked over followed by Meg Caldwell and Erma. The rest hovered near Amy.
"It's beautiful Georgie, almost that vintage look you favor."
"Is it weird that I'm considering an off white ?"
"It's not weird Georgie, it's your wedding and your gown. The old mores are what they are, you want vintage, go vintage." Erma told her.
"Agreed." Meg said nodding "Want to try it on ?"
"It won't fit, Amy is way thinner than I am."
"Friday Georgie, we made it to let out a little."
"I don't know that I'm ready for that Sebastian."
"You have a wedding date ?" Mathilde asked.
"I do."
"You're ready."
"I'll think about it, I will try on the gown I'm here to try on though." She said smiling.
"Go first then Georgie, Issy, Eva, help Georgie with her dress please."
"What about my dress ?" Amy asked.
"When she comes out we'll get that off Amy, wear it a bit. Move around a little."
"I'm scared I'll hurt it Mathilde."
"You hurt it today it's my problem." She answered with a tilt to her head.
"Come here and see how it is to sit Amy."
"Really Meg ?"
"Yes really Amy !" Meg Caldwell mocked back.
"Yes, yes, sit Amy, bend down so we see if it's uncomfortable." Sebastian said "Jackson will be in a wheelchair."
"Don't remind me."
"I'm sorry Amy, but my job is what it is. Do something, move around." Sebastian implored.
"Wow Georgie, nice choice for you" Steph said walking up and then around her "very nice."
"Thanks Steph" she answered smiling stepping up onto the mirrored platform.
Amy followed Sebastian as he walked around "That's something else Georgie, nice choice is right, if fits in all the right places."
"Sexy as hell Georgie." Trish added.
"Amy ?" Issy said softly next to her "come on let's get it off."
Amy smiled and backed out of the small crowd and went back to change.
There was a knock at the door when she came out and she went to get it, Yvette was standing there with a platter and Amy stepped aside. Betty came in next with a second as Yvette passed to return with a third.
"What's going on ?" Amy asked as Yvette returned a fourth time with a coffee urn in hand.
"I ordered some snacks, we have guests Amy."
"You're right Betty I'm sorry, sort of flustered."
"Oh, you are not going to turn into a mess on me are you," Betty said pulling the wrapper off of assorted sandwiches and then the salads. "I couldn't handle that Amy."
"I can be flustered the first time I put on a wedding dress Betty."
"You're right, I'm sorry, here, have a chocolate tart."
"What am I a child ?" She said smiling reaching for one on the edge and then moving the others to cover the space as she bit down.
"What would make me think that ? Do you love your dress ?"
"Oh I do Betty, look at Georgie."
"Would you look at that ?" Betty said standing as Georgie was walking back to change. "Lisa is going to die when she see's you in that."
Georgie smiled and took her hand to walk her over to the 4th gown. "What do you think Gran ?"
Betty's face scrunched up, "It's a beautiful wedding gown Georgie, you and Wyatt will make a very dashing couple."
"Georgie, you're holding up the assembly line." Eva implored with her hand out.
"Sorry Eva." Georgie said giggling while she walked away and passed Steph coming out next.
"Very nice Steph." Betty nodded as she walked by.
The last in was Trish who asked Sebastian if he wouldn't mind making a few adjustments to her uniform.
"I've lost weight since leaving the service, it's a new uniform and is actually supposed to be flattering."
"I'd be honored to help." He said smiling.
Georgie was sitting with Betty and Amy having coffee when Trish came out. Seeing Amy smile Georgie turned "holy shit" she muttered taking in the uniform.
"That's exactly the reaction it's meant to convey Georgie." She said walking over with a smile. "Wait till you see the club."
"You mean John." Erma added from the side.
"Yeah, my guy's special but they all served with distinction."
Trish was wearing the Army's newest formal 'mess' uniform in shades of green and opting for the ¾ formal length accompanied by a starched white dress blouse and black formal cross tie. The jacket had 4 bright gold buttons up the front. There were two sets of gold bars embroidered on the sleeves and brass bars on the shoulder. Combat, service and valor medals were laid out row by row over her heart and two braids came off of her shoulder. Her lapels each bore designations as well, her left an American flag over a distinguished service cluster and the right a caduceus indicating her medical designations.
Mathilde places several pins and marked several of the tacks all with Trish's approval. While the uniform could be fitted for each soldier individually there was a point of no return, the uniform had conform to standards.
By the time everyone had gone Betty retrieved two bottles of champagne for those that would toast and they sat eating and joking around. Brin, the twins and April joined them and sat to eat be a part of the festivities. They'd see the wedding gown when they were fitted for their outfits.
Georgie received a text and looked up at Erma with a smile.
"What Georgie ?"
"Bloodwork, 18 confirmed Erma."
"18, imagine that, should get at least 12 females maybe 13. Can you keep that many Amy ?"
"Sure we'll work it out with Bryce. That's some good money for you Erma."
Erma smiled and nodded "we've been talking about some upgrades, add to the college funds, it'll be nice."
"Always is" Sally said, "good for you Erma."
Ty was gone early Thursday morning, faculty meeting, office hours and a lecture with Bert and then surgery back at the ranch. Amy was gone when he got back to the ranch for the surgery, she also had a lecture and a practical and an appointment with Dr. Porter, she'd be back for the girl's visit to Sebastian for their dresses which included Brin and April. Meg, Erma and Sally would be there as the consulting team and Amy would model her altered dress for the girls at the same time. The original plan for a quick stop on Friday wasn't in the cards as they wanted to get on the road and Ty was scared that if they hung around something would put a kink in the plans.
Amy wasn't in a bad mood per se when she got home on Thursday, Betty would have described it as subdued and thoughtful rather than upset and knowing that she had met with the psychologist that day certainly explained it.
"So, your Grandfather went, no questions asked to pick up Ty on the night of your sweet 16 party, just left and then showed up with him."
"Yup."
"How did you feel when you saw Ty was in the truck ?"
"I don't know really, strange I guess because Caleb put his hand on my shoulder and asked who it was and the truth is last time I saw him I would have said my boyfriend I think at least that's where I thought we were heading."
"When he left."
"Right."
"And your Grandfather just let it be known that he had made a promise and aimed to keep it."
"Basically, the next morning I went out to the barn, Caleb was our hand and Ty was upstairs, all beaten up."
"And your grandfather ?"
"Not his problem I guess."
"Would you say you felt betrayed ?"
"I was ignored Barry, he set a bowling ball running down a hill and figured everything would work itself out."
"And Ty ?"
"And Ty ? I don't know, I had feeling for him buried behind the pain and I wanted sincerity, I wanted to understand but Caleb was there, and work and where did he fit ? Was I supposed to just trust him, throw myself at him ? He certainly didn't feel I deserved any heartfelt apology or explanation, it was like pulling teeth talking to him."
"How so ?"
"It was awkward, Caleb wanted to date, well, I'm sure he wanted a trophy and they were so different."
"And Ty ?"
"Oh Mr. Smug, that guy, horsey boy, rodeo guy. Like somehow, truant and probationer was what I was missing out on. He went back and forth between kicked puppy and judgmental asshole. Ty told the story to someone he met, she described it like Grandpa set us all up in a big gladiator's ring. Sure felt like that sometimes."
Dr. Porter pushed her through that whole year, his questions sharp and designed to get her to answer emotionally and lash out. They talked about Ashley and Kit and how she felt betrayed by both suitors, as well as her father and Grandfather. Since they were working towards a goal the Dr. pushed her more towards her Grandfather's part in everything, his hands off approach that as a parent now she despised and his apparent determination to stay on Ty, teach him and guide him.
The incident with Spartan took some time with Amy acknowledging that without her Grandfather and Dad she may never have seen Spartan again and also to acknowledge Ty's part and his first promise to her actually, that he'd do anything for her. Dr. Porter nodded at that but passed it quickly as Ty was not the subject they were on. She saw him make a note and always wondered what exactly he was writing but she thought she knew and also knew they'd be back one day soon.
As their time closed looked up at her "Ok, let's do this before we say goodbye, is there something that happened that second year, one event that can never be tarnished ?"
Amy stared at him and then looked down, a second later she was holding her head and then she sat back up and with a low, cracked voice said "he brought Ty and Spartan back to me."
"I'll see you Tuesday Amy." Dr. Porter getting up and moving from his chair across from her to stand next to his desk.
"Thanks Barry, Tuesday, with my assignment."
"Have a good time this weekend, sounds like a fun time."
Amy came in and sat down at the table letting Betty finish what she was doing at the stove. She was joined a minute later when Betty sat and passed a bottle of water over before sipping at her own.
"I assume the kids are upstairs, Brin and April ?"
"They can't wait." Betty said laughing.
"Jackson ?"
"Ty's coming to take him for a ride, that surgery's almost over."
"I'm glad that worked out, I feel bad for Bobby and Cars."
"Don't, they get to cut school and fly to Manhattan next week, Sally's got them on winter detail."
"Do they need help, are they behind ?" Amy asked.
"I asked Sally, she said they were fine and thanked us."
"I'll check with Erma anyway."
"For three best friends you don't trust each other at all" Betty said laughing.
"Not about this stuff, we're all notoriously farm folk that way, you just don't want to impose you know."
"You're closer than sisters, forget it, I'll just ask Charlie to make sure."
"That's it Gran, use the kids."
"You're one to talk, you have a team of lesbians dressing your fiancé."
"Lesbian volunteers and one very well paid hair stylist. Just ask Bobby, the kid can't lie at all."
"True, how's it going with Dr. Porter ?"
Amy stopped going through the pile of mail she pulled over and looked over. "Ty say something ?"
"I can't just ask ?"
"No, it's going fine actually, that doesn't mean I'm having an easy time of it."
"I told him to give you some space."
"He likes making everything his problem."
"Men will tend to do that."
"Or do exactly the opposite and look at everything as someone else's problem."
"That too." Betty agreed laughing.
Amy leaned over to look out the window when a truck pulled up to the house. Meg Caldwell, Erma, April, Kimmie and Sally got out and came in.
"Are we ready ?" Meg asked.
"Hold on" Amy said grabbing her phone and sending a text and then after a second sent a second. The first response was in the form of laughing and the sound of normal footsteps on the stairs followed by Jackson at the speed of lighting. As he hit the floor he arced around Maddie and into the kitchen where Amy caught him around the waist.
"Hey kiddo slow down !"
"Hey Mom, he's on his way."
"He'll need to change clothes sweetie."
"Sure thing, I'll get the horses ready."
"And you're all going for burgers after ?"
"Yup, all the guys."
"Nice crowd" Ty said coming into the kitchen. He leaned over to kiss the twins on the head and then further down to gently touch Amy's lips.
"Jackson, Chuck's waiting to help get out horses ready, go ahead and I'll get changed."
As Jackson grabbed his hat and coat Ty looked the group over. "Ok, I'll pick up August and we'll meet Tom with the boys in town."
Amy got up and took his hand to walk him to the stairs and then leaned up to kiss him.
"You Ok Ames ?"
She leaned over and craned her head up to catch his lips again "You are a very handsome man Ty Borden."
"That's a yes ?" He asked his arms now around her.
"A definite yes." She whispered. "I have to try on my wedding gown now sweetheart."
Ty sighed and kissed her one last time "I'll see you later."
It was unanimous that Amy go first, her boots had shown up that afternoon and they were waiting for her in the cottage. Looking at the disappointment on Brin's face was more than Amy could handle so she allowed Meg to do her magic one more time. Betty was all choked up when Amy came out into the great room she couldn't speak and just smiled as the tears streamed down her cheeks. Erma stood with her and then sat her down and fetched her some water. The girls were in tears also and Amy noticed April standing off to the side.
"April ?" Amy said softy.
"You're beautiful Amy, like a fairy princess."
"Thank you sweetheart, I guess that means you like it ?"
"Oh yes, I love it."
"And it's a secret from the boys."
"I remember."
"Should we try on your dress first ?"
"Sure !" She said jumping up.
Eva smiled and she and Issy each put out a hand and walked her towards the back with Erma smiling and walking behind, "she's so excited" Erma said looking back.
A few minutes later April walked out followed by the others, she was smiling from ear to ear, her blue eyes shining agains the backdrop of her dress.
"April, look at you !" Brin said coming over and taking her hand "come on sweetie, give us a twirl."
With Brin's help April did her best imitation of a ballerina twirling so her dress flared out a little and everyone applauded and wiped their eyes.
April's dress was the same blue as the bridesmaids, the dress was satin with short sleeves and featured small lace roses tight against the hemline, the waist was embellished with a row of crystals and and finished with a fit-&-flare silhouette ending a few inches below her knees. Her shoes, that Erma had chosen and shipped to the studio had been dyed to match the dress which April wore over nude tights. There was also a beautiful hand made sweater to wear over the outfit if it was too chilly.
Erma came over and stood with Amy, Meg and Sally as April got up and Sebastian and Mathilde fussed over the fit.
"She wants to be made up." Erma whispered.
"Brin will make her feel special Erma." Meg said putting her hand on Ermas.
"Well the boys are all excited about Tuesday, missing school, flying to Manhattan for the day." Sally said "Can you find out what Brin plans for Bobby's hair please ?"
"Not the suit ?" Amy asked.
"It's a suit, hair is different Amy."
"I know Sally but look at Ty, Bobby will be sexy as hell."
"Yeah, great, that's what I need." Sally moaned.
"He's taken Sally, sexy as hell and all mine" Charlie said.
"Yeah great, that's what I need." Amy said under her breath.
"Hey mom, you're batting 1000 on this one, he's not a juvi and he doesn't live above the barn." Maddie said with a grin "how'd that work out for ya ?"
"After a long road, seems to be working out well Mad."
When April was back out, Amy changed next, Sebastian had pinned and marked the dress with the boots and would make the final changes at the studio. He'd be back a few days early for the final try ons for all before the wedding and for the event itself as Sebastian and his crew were invited.
Back outside in her regular clothes Amy watched as Meg and Sally led the twins and Brin back "what's this ?"
"They insist on being made up and changing together, Sally and I will chaperone." Meg said. "You Ok ?"
"It's fine, what are there 8 of you in there ?"
"Well, that and they had gym this morning, we'll keep them apart." Meg answered laughing.
Amy had seen the girl's designs so they didn't surprise her, she hadn't seen Brin's but Meg had and that was fine.
The twins dresses were very similar, Amy had laid down the law, they were 15, no sheath dresses and no mermaids. A line was fine and that's what she got an A line as close to a sheath as they could safely do it without blowing a gasket. Amy had trusted Mathilde to tone back anything she though Amy would balk at seeing. All that said they were absolutely stunning.
Both evening gowns were a deep blue, ran down to ¾ length and were barely A line, just hugging the border on a sheath. They had intricately beaded shoulders off a surplice neckline that ran down ¾ sleeves with ruffled sleeve cuffs. The beading ran lightly down the sleeves. The dress could only be described as elegantly fluid. Made of satin and lace with delicate touches at the hemline, the dress draped to the side under the breasts with ruching gathers at the left waist. The stand out feature was the left side seam slit that was just this side of too much. Coupled with seemed hose and 2 inch heels they looked amazing.
Amy saw Maddie's head turn and her expression and turned to see Sabrina walk out with Meg behind her.
"Sabrina, that's gorgeous." Betty said as she passed.
"Amy ?" Meg whispered as Sebastian held out his hand for Brin to step up.
"Did you see this before ?"
"No, she begged and I let her."
"She's beautiful Meg."
"She sure is" Maddie whispered beside her.
Sabrina's gown was a dark mallard green. She wasn't technically part of the wedding party and she would join Meg at the piano after walking Maddie so the color wasn't an issue. The dress was a looker as was Brin. Made of satin, chiffon and lace is was a classic A line with a scoop neckline and long tight lace sleeves running off capped padded shoulders. Up front the scoop split into a V between the breasts, the span covered by lace. The waist was tight and embellished with appliqués, below the waist a slight pleat.
Her dark hair down and the color picking up the green in her hazel and gold flecked eyes, her naturally high cheekbones, she was breathtaking.
Amy put her arm around Maddie's waist and pulled a tissue from the box for her.
"You Ok Mad ?"
"Oh yeah, you know, it's not really the dress, she's really just that beautiful."
"Not near as beautiful as you Mad" Brin said stepping off the stage and taking her hand.
Their short kiss was sweet and Amy could see their connection in the brief gaze between them as they came apart .
"Not blue Brin ?" Amy asked wondering.
"Well, technically I'm not in the wedding party, I'm a significant other, Bobby's not wearing blue either."
"Can we talk about that Brin ?" Sally asked "you know, his suit and the uhm, well, the haircut."
"Solid or close, I keep seeing a grey for the men. Not charcoal I don't think as we're starting in the afternoon."
"The hair Sabrina."
"A younger version of Ty I think, off center part, mid sides, nice sexy droop in front. Nothing to worry about Sally, really."
"I'm all for the sexy droop" Charlie said "changing and eating ?"
"Go get changed kids, the foods on the way."
"Where did we order from ?" Amy asked.
"Gorgers Deli."
"Excellent, did you get me the eggplant ?"
"Yes, the eggplant and the roasted veggies."
"You're the best Gran !."
"I though I was the best ?" Erma muttered with a sidelong smile.
"Come here you and give us a smoosh." Amy said touching noses with Erma followed by a hug.
They broke up their get together at about 7:30 and saw their guests off home. Ty and Jackson pulled up as Erma pulled out, April smiling and waving at Jax who waved back.
Amy tucked herself into Ty's side after she kissed Jackson and he the twins and Betty. They sent the kids off to get ready for bed and locked up downstairs.
Soon as always the family gathered in the sitting area of the master bedroom. The girls were still excited about the dresses and they talked about other decisions Amy had made and the list of things she wanted Ty's opinion about including the menus.
After good nights they returned to their chairs, Ty was rewriting surgical notes into a surgical case study, not required but good practice while Amy was writing in her journal. She was thoughtful and quiet and sat with her eyes closed for a couple minutes after finishing and dropping the journal into her backpack.
"You Ok Ames ?" He whispered.
She got up and walked a step over to Ty who put his iPad down and reached for her hand pulling her gently down onto his lap. She reached back and turned off the light before leaning in to kiss him. She sighed as his hands wrapped around her.
"How's your gown ?"
"It's beautiful Ty, everyone's dresses are beautiful."
"Georgie switched rounds tomorrow morning to meet with Sebastian, what's that about ?"
"There's a gown, one of the four he put together for me that she liked, that may be it."
"Georgie in a wedding gown, I can still remember when she came to Heartland, she was what 11 ?"
"Yeah 11, she hasn't changed a bit." Amy said with a giggle. "You done for the night lover ?"
"If you're gonna put it that way, absolutely."
Amy got up and Ty ran his hands down her body and then up as he stood.
"That's all touchy" Amy giggled again scooting away.
Ty reached out and caught her hand gently and she turned into his arms again.
"More touchy ?" She whispered kissing along his neck as he began unbuttoning her blouse and undoing the button on her jeans.
She moaned when his hands reached under her tank top and when her whisper reached his ear he ran his hands down and lifted her to the bed.
Friday morning Ty woke and knew Amy wouldn't be there, she made no bones about having a busy day. After a quick breakfast he headed off to rounds and a hand off meeting with John Anderson and Bert, a rehab meeting with the seconds, minus Georgie apparently and a conference call with Scott and Cass. Packing, lunch and off. He ran into Amy a couple times through the day and she stopped into the rehab meeting but for the most part they went about their business as usual.
Amy left rehab and wandered over to the cottage. She wanted to say goodbye to Sebastian and the crew and she just new Georgie was there. Erma opened the door with a smile "she called this morning."
"I kind of figured this is where she'd be when she changed her schedule. She's dressing ?"
"Yup."
"Go ask if she'd like me to leave."
A minute later Erma walked over "come on, she wants you."
Georgie was standing on a small platform wearing a gorgeous well fitted Bohemian gown, an A line and like the girls bordering on a sheath it had lace work hand sewn over a Chantilly lace. The dress had illusion long sleeves, a bateau neckline with a lace covered V, and an illusion V-back. The back was finished with covered buttons over the zipper.
"What a beautiful bride you make Georgie" Amy said walking around her and then leaning up to hug and kiss her cheek.
"It's not, you know too much ?"
"Too much how sweetheart, it's not to me."
"Sebastian said he's make it in Ivory for me."
"Here's the ivory lace Amy" Issy said holding the square swatch over Georgie's sleeve.
"I think it's perfect." Erma said "and Amy's got these golden Biwa pearls with a diamond brooch that will look perfect."
"They will for sure, come on Sebastian needs to see and let's see it under the bright lights." Amy said helping Georgie off of the platform.
"Thanks for coming Amy."
"Even though I wasn't invited ?"
"I knew you'd figure it out." Georgie said with that dimpled 'what me' smile and innocence.
There were no measuring and pinning, this was not Georgie's dress but a platform for discussion which went on for about 45 minutes until some decisions were made and questions answered, for one, they would discuss sleeve length for a late May wedding though they all loved the long sleeve effect with the dress.
While Georgie changed Amy said her goodbyes and thanks to Sebastian, Mathilde, Eva and Issy and waited for Georgie.
"Amy you'll all try to stop in while you're unfortunately in the city for Jackson ?"
"I'll make sure of it Sebastian" Amy said with a final hug at the door and a wave.
"Whew" Georgie breathed "I thought I'd barf."
"I thought so too" Amy agreed "it wasn't that bad, kind of neat actually."
"Yeah, it was" Georgie nodded "uhm so how much is one of those Sebastian dresses anyway ?"
"Probably not something you should worry about Georgie." Erma said "let your mom worry."
"Erma, Wyatt and I, we don't."
"Shhh, enough" Erma said stifling Georgie's train of thought "there's no independence here Georgie, she's your mom, let her worry about this."
Georgie turned to Amy "and you ?"
"More than the corner dress shop and less than a Vera Wang original which is more info than you need, Erma's right Georgie, Lou and Peter said they will do what they have to, let them."
"Fine but if either of you hear of an issue I want to know, especially you Amy, none of that I'll just cover it shit."
"I'll see you after the weekend sis" Amy said wrapping her arms around Erma. "You'll come with me Tuesday ?"
"Of course and then I'll take you for ice cream." Erma answered in another hug. "Stay safe sweetie."
They had walked Erma to her pick-up and waved her away.
"What's Tuesday ?" Georgie asked as they walked to the lawn between the house and the family barn.
"Norplant removal."
Georgie giggled "I'm heading upstairs for awhile, if I don't see you have a great time."
"Check in on Gran over the weekend Georgie."
"I sure will Amy, maybe we'll have her to dinner."
Ty and Betty found Amy in the office getting through the last of her work.
"Trish and John have the kids and are on the way." Ty said walking over and leaning down for a kiss.
"I'm ready. Spend some time with Georgie and Wyatt Gran."
"She just texted and invited me to dinner, your doing ?"
"You'll have a ball, they're a fun couple, bring wine, did you call Harold ?"
"Yes, I asked him for the weekend."
"Weekend date huh ?" Amy asked with a playful elbow.
"Don't you get those girls going on this please, he wants to meet Barnum and ride in peace."
"Ty let's get the bags on the porch." Amy said heading up the stairs after closing up the library.
They pulled the last bag down and out as John and Trish pulled their bikes down the road followed by Cooter in the truck and trailer with his wife and the kids.
