A/N – This chapter became too long a few days ago and ridiculous today so I've cut it in half and promise to post another just like it in a few days. I try to end chapters a specific way and sometimes in the interest of brevity and time it doesn't work out that way. To me this is one of those times, it's not horrible just no my style.

Thanks for all the reviews and PM's. Hope you're all healthy and staying safe. Don't forget to be kind to each other.

Chapter 99

"Good morning Ty, I didn't expect to find you up this early."

"Morning Gran, I figured I'd get us coffee" he said while pouring hot water over the grinds in a large French press and then setting the timer.

Betty opened the cabinet near her and pulled out two thermal mugs with lids and lay them on the counter.

"Sleep well ?"

Ty nodded "you ?"

"Like a baby. Grab a couple muffins, I think the plan's to have breakfast at the hospital."

He grabbed a small basket that he'd learned was exactly for this reason and grabbed two small plates and two muffins, one blueberry for him and a chocolate chip for her. He also grabbed two oranges from the bowl in the fridge and some napkins. The timer sounded a moment after and he carefully pushed the plunger down and filled the two cups to the brim. He looked at the pot and grabbed a mug that he filled for Betty before emptying the pot and filling it with water. He turned and saw that Betty had closed his mugs and put them in the basket so he washed out the press and lay it in the drainer.

"We'll be out soon Gran" he said leaning over to kiss her cheek.

"I won't hold you to it." She answered with a smile that he returned.

"Oooh , breakfast in bed, very nice." Trish said walking past.

"Morning Trish" he answered passing.

"Morning Ty" was jovially returned.

Ty lay the basket on the floor on his side on the bed and crawled in next to Amy, leaned over, pulled her hair aside and kissed her neck. It only took one, it was late enough for her to be stirring and she turned in place and smiled up at him.

"Hey you" she whispered leaning up to meet his lips.

"I have coffee, muffins and oranges."

"Hmmm, I have other things in mind, can it wait ?" She asked, her hand wandering along his body "ohhh, yeah, wow, I bet that's gonna be a problem, we should definitely deal with this."

"Definitely." Ty whispered moving his body along hers.

Amy opted for a rinse and had to brush out her hair after their morning snack. Ty joined the rest of the household having coffee and muffins at the kitchen table.

"Good morning everyone" he said stopping only at the girls to lean over for his kisses. He deposited the empty mugs and dishes in the sink and turned to fill a fresh mug for himself before sitting.

"I assume the shuttle bus from the hospital is coming ?"

"8:45, everybody around the corner will be here soon." Betty told him as he sipped. "You two have plans for the day ?"

"I honestly don't know Betty, we're in the hospital until at least lunch when the girls leave, afternoon's open I guess, maybe just hang out with the kids."

"We need gifts for our new walkers." Amy said walking in and then around the table for kisses.

"Gifts ?"

"It's typical for the bride and groom to give gifts to the people who take part in their ceremony. I have gifts for everyone but we've just added 6 people so we need more gifts, we've got a guy for most, Charlie's friend Daniel."

"Since when do we have plans, I was just with him all night."

"10 minutes ago when it hit me."

"Keep up Ty !" Georgie said laughing.

"Really." Ty agreed.

"I'm sorry sweetheart, it really just happened." Amy said leaning up to kiss his cheek.

Maddie's phone beeped and she glanced down. "They're outside and the bus is lapping the block because there's no place to stop."

There was a bit of a fire drill as everyone grabbed their stuff and jackets. Thankfully, the weather was nice though jackets and some hats were definitely necessary, fall in Manhattan was cool and windy.

They needed two elevators up, the girls and Georgie opted to wait and soon the family lounge was a ball of energy. The aromas filling the floor were as intoxicating as the smells of the sabbath dinner that was prepared the night before. Amy walked over and checked the kitchen next door where one of the fireman was pulling a casserole of some sort out of the oven. He turned and saw her while sliding the tray onto the table. "Vegan French Toast Casserole, you really can't tell the difference."

Colleen walked in and over to Amy.

"Hey Frank, thanks for doing this, you're not alone are you ?"

"Oh no, Robert needed something so he could take a pill and Donnie brought him some coffee and a roll. I have no idea where Manny disappeared to."

"I didn't disappear anywhere, that looks good." The man said nodding at the casserole and walking over to a pot and stirring. "This is almost ready, where's the tofu ?"

"Tofu ?" Amy asked.

"Guys this is Amy Fleming, she's, uhm she's."

"We know the name Colleen, thank you for everything you've done Ms. Fleming."

"It's Amy and thank you for all this hard work and what you do everyday, "Tofu ?" She asked again.

"All vegan, Robert told us the Doc and most of the staff are, vegan is big with fireman, we do both about 50/50."

"Really, that's so thoughtful, thank you, it smells and looks amazing. What is that in the pot ?"

"It will be huevos rancheros but really not, really tofu. Come taste please." Manny said handing her a fresh roll.

Amy tore the roll and dipped it. She stood back and savored the flavor of the sauce. "Nice, bit of a bite but the flavors are excellent." The she took the second piece of roll and dipped it to offer to Colleen who smiled and leaned forward for Amy to pop it in her mouth.

"Oh Manny, that's so good."

"How long fellas ? Amy asked stepping back.

"15 minutes maybe, serving in here would be easiest."

"We're all mobile so that's fine, besides the lounge gets close with this many people."

At the door they passed the last firefighter, Donnie, who stopped to give Colleen a little hug and shake Amy's hand after being introduced.

Back in the lounge they settled with the mom's and the kids. Mom's on couches and the kids clustered around in wheelchairs. The teens sequestered themselves on a group of chairs to the side and Amy noticed Ty, Charlie and Louis clustered in a group standing near Robert in his wheelchair, they were laughing at something which was good to see.

"Robert seems in good spirits."

Colleen smiled at Amy "I really think positive thinking plays a big part in recovery, I hope when we leave here he gets this kind of support."

"It's up to you to make that happen Colleen, fill his space with those people that feed off his positivity, I don't know if that's actually a word."

"I know what you mean Amy, for the most part they're, firefighters I mean, very supportive and positive so hopefully it won't be too hard."

"Even out on Staten Island ?"

"Oh, a lot of those guys live on Staten Island, it's right across the bridge to work, not too bad a commute at all."

"That's good to know Colleen but you make sure to call if you need help with something."

"Apparently Jackson will be checking in, he's kind of a social director I guess."

"I guess" Amy agreed softly looking over at her son and smiling.

"Who's first ?" Was the call from the doorway when Sara Nicole stepped into the room holding a comb in her hand as if ready to attack. She was all decked out in leather pants with a black T-shirt under a black leather jacket. Her boots were classic Army issue. There were three others standing clustered in the doorway behind her including John who had assisted her the day before but clearly, she was the rock star.

"We were about to be fed a firehouse breakfast, can we work around that ?" Amy said coming over and hugging her. Sara did not let her go "sneaky shit you pulled yesterday" she whispered in her ear and then stepped back smiling, reached into her pocket and handed Amy a receipt. "Your tip has been donated in the twin's names to The Other's Alliance a help fund run out of Soho by some friends of mine."

"Fair enough, I apologize and I'll look into the fund with the girls."

"Accepted and thank you, we do important work. How about we set up, have some breakfast and start, we can only really do one at a time since I cut but we can prep the next and get them washed and waiting so we'll do that."

"Fine, let me just inform the crowd. Everyone !" Amy called out gently but forcibly.

"For all of you who don't know this is Sara Nicole and as promised she's going to make our men handsomer and our star girl even prettier this morning. We'll need volunteers in order so do we have one for first ?"

"I'll go first Amy." Bobby called out.

"Great, so they'll get set up, join us for some breakfast and when Bobby's done with eating he'll get prepped and we'll get started."

Amy then turned with Sara towards the door and pointed across to a room marked Suite 8. "We have an empty room right there you can use, the bathroom inside has a hair washing basin and a load of towels and operating smocks you can use."

Sara nodded at the three who turned to work and then she turned back for a second to mention something to Amy when Marie wheeled up.

"Marie Thibault meet Sara Nicole."

Sara leaned over and stretched out her hand "I have to stay in my wheelchair, will that be ok ?"

"Of course sweetheart and I have a special treat for you because Abby who's in there getting ready is planning to color your finger and toenails with whatever color you choose."

"Oh how exciting for you Marie." Babs gushed leaning down to hug her "What color will you choose ?"

"Pink maman you know that."

"I do know that my sweet."

"Well I'm sure there are at least 10 pinks to choose from." Sara added laughing and then introduced herself to Babs.

Amy then took Sara to meet Tommy and Robin, Gordon and Ann, then the dads and Robert with Colleen who instinctually ran her hand through Robert's hair and across his face gently. "Well thank god you're here for his sake and mine, look at that mop and you can smooth wood with that face."

"I love you too sweetheart." Robert laughed at Colleen's expression.

"I'm sorry Robert but you are a mess." She lovingly chided him and then leaned over for a kiss.

"Folks ! The call came from the doorway where three smiling firefighters stood. "Join us for breakfast please ?"

Again the groups divided somewhat, the hairdressing crew joined the teens to discuss the afternoon shopping details Amy and the moms formed a large table as did the men and the firefighters with medical staff scattered in the groups.

"Renee, where's Asher ?"

"There's an early Sabbath service at a synagogue not far, it's for medical staff mostly with morning shifts, he walked over with Ben and some of the others, they should be here any minute. This is a wonderful French toast casserole, I wonder if they'd give me the recipe."

"Not the Huevos ?"

"They're good but we have a similar dish Shakshuka, this casserole though. I'll ask."

"I'm sure they'll share Renee."

Trish walked over, now in hospital scrubs for the day to give some of the staff some quiet time on their Sabbath. She'll be on for 24 hours and then off 48 so she can spend time with the family Sunday afternoon and with Amy on Monday when they'd be gone. There had been some talk about releasing the kids Thursday afternoon instead of Friday which was fine for the Ithaca crowd. The decision would be made by Asher on Wednesday.

Robert was told that he could possibly be transferred closer to home on Friday but after hearing the other plans and knowing that Gordon had to remain at least part of the next week opted to stay so they could keep each other company as a bond had grown between the two and the families. The foundation was fine with the arrangement.

Both Tommy's and Marie's folks were thrilled at the prospect of getting back home and back to their businesses and extended families.

"Just Charlie Ok, sorry Brin and I get it, the whole Brin aesthetic but I'm not a model doll."

Amy smiled at Sally and Meg and then turned back.

"Just for a second."

"Not for a nano second Sabrina" Bobby said.

"Ok, well, I trust Charlie and Sara, I didn't mean anything Bobby."

"I know Brin but geez, you gotta let up, I'm just a farmer."

"Later he'll be just a farmer in a $250 shirt." Amy mumbled at no one in particular turning back to the table.

"What ?"

Amy turned to look at Sally "what ?"

"What you just mumbled."

"What did I mumble ?"

"The shirt." Renee whispered leaning over.

"Really Renée ? Uhm err, well the girls went shopping and Charlie found this shirt that I saw her pull from the box and iron this morning."

"$250 ?"

"Did I say that, I think it was less actually."

"How much less ?"

"I don't know Sal, I really wasn't there."

"Amy ?"

"$235 ok, 235 dollars, it's a very nice shirt Sally."

"I know but."

"I don't think she plans to tell him if that makes you feel better."

"A little, can you speak to her about it ?"

"I have and she knows she pushed it."

"Ok then."

"Ok" Amy agreed with a smile.

"I've actually stopped speculating at what Maddie gives Brin."

"Well Brin is special that way, I think the money thing doesn't even float around her head when it comes to Maddie, she could give her box string from the bakery and Brin would just make a bracelet." Sally said "Bobby's actually more concerned with those three fussing over him all the time than anything else."

"Sally, you were Ok with Bobby and Carson's hair last time ?"

"Oh, they were really nice Sara, maybe a little shorter ?"

"I'll make sure of it."

Sally nodded and Sara turned to Bobby who was standing with Charlie.

"Let's go kiddo and Marie, you're with Abby in a few minutes and she'll get your hair washed and nice and clean. Babs any idea ?"

Marie looked at Babs while Abby motioned for Bobby and Charlie to follow.

"Corn rows maman."

"I don't know if we have time Marie" Babs told her leaning over.

Marie turned to Sara and looked up. Sara was lost in thought for a second. She looked down at Marie and then at her hair.

"Well" she said looking at her watch. "typically corn rows are done my more than one person, so, if I do the sections and you're OK with others helping with the braids ?"

"Ok."

"Babs ?"

"That would be fine and I can help as well, it will be like a little party at home when I was a girl."

Sara nodded at her and smiled down at Marie "your wish shall be fulfilled Marie, corn rows and pink nails."

Marie's smile was like sunshine and she clapped.

"I'd say about 10 minutes until we get Bobby started and clean up the sink."

"Thank you so much Sara."

Sara smiled at her and held her hand up in response before turning towards the suite designated for the cuts.

Asher, Ben, Shoshana and several others showed up soon after. The firefighters presented them with two fresh challah breads, traditional for the sabbath, to start their meals.

"I mentioned it to them" Colleen said softly "it's traditional for after prayers, I asked last night."

"It was very thoughtful of them and you Colleen, I'm sure they appreciate it. So Robert's next, ready ?"

"You think I should go ?"

"I watched her shave Ty yesterday, it's fascinating, besides you get to help decide on his style, I think he'd want you there." Amy had really taken to the younger shy newlywed but she was a trooper, went with the flow and stayed calm. She listened and spoke up when she didn't understand and didn't hesitate to give Robert her opinion and reassurance. The daughter of a firefighting family and married to a firefighter, proud to be married to man who runs into burning buildings.

"Ok, he's always done his hair the same way because of the wave he gets from his dad, and that dark hair. His mom's as Irish as a shamrock."

"Well she tamed Ty's hair which is almost miraculous."

"It really doesn't look like he had a haircut yesterday, almost like it's naturally neat."

Ty looked up and saw Amy and Colleen staring at him and cocked his head to the side smiling.

"Sorry Ty" Colleen called out "I was just admiring your hair."

"Well now that what an artist likes to hear, Robert you're up, I've got some ideas for your head."

"I'm coming." Colleen volunteered smiling at Sara's comment and walking over to Robert.

"This wave is a pain in the butt Sara." Robert said taking Colleen's hand and kissing it before she walked behind to push him though he didn't need it. His hand naturally strayed back to hers somewhat awkwardly.

"Like I said, I have some ideas and before you ask this cut comes with a lifetime of freebies, just make an appointment, now let's go."

Amy took a second to check on Gordon who was with April, Cars and JT. Bobby was unofficially watching. He sat and read a book alternatively with playing with his phone while the girls were occupied. Gordon's folks Ann and Craig were busy setting up their new apartment along with some surprises, one of which was that the firefighters from Robert's station raided the collapsed building site in order to retrieve whatever personal items they could from the list Craig and Ann gave them and were very successful, finding not only the two hidden jewelry boxes from their bedroom but pre digital photo albums including their wedding pictures, a set of candlesticks passed down from grandparents, the family bible and several of Gordon's things they pulled from the rubble.

"Gran said they just texted and are coming so Gordo can get his hair cut." Jackson told her.

"Gordo ?"

"JT, Cars, you know, so Gordo."

"Gordo's good for me, good for you Gordon ?"

The young boy turned, smiled and nodded before going back to his drawing next to April. Cars and JT returned to checkers. The girls had been called into braiding service by Brin who was keen to see the process, watched Sara separate sections and braid as an example to her helpers who taught Brin who then started to help braid and finally deciding that she'd love corn rows over the summer which meant the girls had to learn.

Hearing familiar voices in the hallway and wanting to check on the girls and Colleen, Amy stepped out and towards the Lowther's who were talking with Colleen's brother Patrick and John Conner, Robert's best friend.

"I hear your firehouse are heroes again." Amy said smiling brightly joining the group.

"Nothing to it Amy, rigged everyone nice and safe and just followed the map or looked for whatever in the debris, couple neighbors had picked some stuff up and came out to give it to us."

"And there was a collection at church and at the firehouse of clothes and money, everyone's been so generous and you Amy, the apartment, jobs ?"

"We didn't create them Ann, all we did was find them and they are interviews, you understand that."

"Of course, still we are forever in your debt."

"You are most certainly not in anyone's debt, you stumbled and we were there to stop you from falling. Come on Gordon's with the boys. You know about the Gordo ?"

"Yes, he's so happy." Craig said laughing "who would have thought a nickname would be so important."

"At that age who can tell, I'll leave you to him, I have to check on the girls, Gordon might be next in line for his haircut."

Once Marie was prepped in the suite set up for the haircuts she was moved back to her room for the braiding which is where Amy headed off to find the girls which wasn't hard because they could clearly be heard laughing along with Babs who was telling a story from her childhood in the West Indies which involved, accents, 2 old men, Babs , her sister and a pig.

"Hey mom !" Maddie said leaning up for a kiss as both of her hands were involved in a braid, beads and a small rubber band. Charlie was sitting off to the side, Abby was painting Marie's small toes, Brin was braiding behind and Babs on the far side.

"Look at you Marie, it's like the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz." Amy said clapping and smiling at the small girl.

Her face changed for a second when Babs yanked at her head a bit to bring it back straight.

"Ow maman."

"Pay attention to your head Marie or the braids will be crooked." And then "I'm sorry for pulling, my sweet" before leaning over to kiss her and bring a smile back to her daughter's face.

Brin smiled at the exchange between the two and Babs looked over "My mother would have swatted my head."

"You wore corn rows Babs ?" Amy asked sitting on the armrest of the chair Charlie occupied.

"Yes, we all did, much easier in the morning and much cooler in the summer. The mothers would sit us down and work all day with helpers, sisters, grandparents, cousins, neighbors. One family at a time and send us off to play when we were done. They hair lasted for weeks, we were happy, they were happy."

Colleen popped her head in for a second and smiled at Marie, the center of attention, "Look at you, like a princess from the stories."

Marie smiled but did not move her head.

"Come look" Colleen said to Amy putting out her hand which Amy took.

"Robert, look at you !" Amy gushed seeing him in the hallway with Sara and John.

"I love it, look at him, it's like he's 5 years younger." Colleen said.

"That would make me 20 Colleen, I don't think so, but I do feel more in the times."

Aside from his obviously impeccable shave Robert's hair was cut close to the sides and overall short but rather than the side part and the huge wave Robert sported shorter hair with a slight spike to it and he rocked the look.

"Look at you bro !" Colleen's brother Pat called out. "Dude you look like you were back in the academy. Awesome look !"

John, Robert's friend walked over and stopped to examine his friend. "He's right bud, definitely rocking that new 'do"

Colleen was so happy she was blushing her cheeks were so puffed.

"So we're happy ?" Sara asked.

Colleen hugged her again "I've very happy, Robert ?"

"As much as I like it, I think the idea that Col likes it that much makes it all the more special Sara."

"Gordon, Carson and Jackson next then, Gordon's folks back ?"

"Sure are Sara, in the lounge."

"Excellent, we can talk over coffee, I'm at least a large one behind."

Amy texted Sally to let her know that Cars' cut was coming up. The Ithaca group including Trish were doing some local shopping, having lunch delivered and just spending some time in the city. After lunch Ty and Amy would skip out to get their shopping done, this way they'd be covered as far as the was still on call overnight and was glad to watch over the Ithaca three so the adults could finish wedding planning and spend the evening together and the teens would attend their dance. Lou and Georgie had grabbed the subway to Brooklyn, Georgie wanted to see the NY Maggie's and Lou had some business with Nicole.

Returning to the lounge Amy noticed that Charlie Rodgers had come and joined the group with Ty who was turned and talking on the phone. She wandered over and leaned down to hug Charlie from behind and kiss his cheek.

Charlie turned and smiled. "How's it going Amy, plans coming together ?"

"Everything's fine Charlie, how's your life these days ?"

"Chuck insists on not waiting at all once he has the ring, he wants to walk her down the aisle as his fiancé and I can't give him a reason not to."

"Neither can I, a week from Monday then ?"

"A week from Monday, alright with you if I head back tomorrow night with the crowd ?"

"I'm sorry we kept you here Charlie."

"You didn't keep me here Amy, I wanted to be here with the family but with the apartment empty, surgeries over."

"I definitely get it, looks like we'll be back early Thursday afternoon anyway. Who's he talking to ?" She asked nodding at Ty.

"Bert and Sandra."

"What's up ?"

"I'm going to go out on a limb here and say it has something to do with horses."

Amy laughed and stood up wandering over to Ty who wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close enough for her to lay her head against his chest and close her eyes for a second, her arm instinctively running around his waist.

Ty clicked his phone off and laid it on the counter behind him free to take her in both his arms. "How about we sneak off to lunch on our own before shopping ?"

"I'll check with Betty but I'm sure it'll be fine. Are you fine ?"

"I wanted to talk about something without a crowd and to hear some of the plans that have now I guess been approved, spend some time alone ?"

"Ok, I'll leave the talking to you and have Erma copy the wedding files to my iPad so you can see and I like time alone."

"Where are we going ?"

"47th and 7th, the diamond district. Y'know, that's right near the club, how's that for lunch ?"

"Fine with me as long as I don't have to have a Manhattan, they're enormous."

"No pressure." Amy said then pulled out her phone and checked the time before dialing.

"Cornell Club concierge desk, Robert speaking."

"Good morning Robert, this is Professor Amy Fleming, do you need my membership number ?"

"Not at all Professor, I know who you are let me just pull up your file. There, now how can I help ?"

"Lunch reservations plus one but quiet ?"

"The dining room and bar will be crowded on a Saturday, I can offer a library spot or a small dining room."

"I don't think we need a private room, the library should be fine." She said looking over at Ty for his nod.

"Time ?"

"I need to stop and change, how about 1:30 ?"

"I'll put you in for 1:15/1:30 ?"

"Perfect, thank you Robert."

"Your very welcome Professor, just stop at the concierge station when you get in."

"All set ?" Ty asked when she disconnected.

"All set, is Pat around ?"

"I think he's downstairs since Erma and them are getting lunch."

Amy texted, thought for a second and then finished. "12:45 should be fine to change and get to the club on a Saturday."

"Why are you changing ?"

"I like looking nice at the club, besides it's a Saturday, there'll be families, I'll be out with my honey." She said snuggling back in to his side.

"My turn mom, Sally's not back yet." Jackson announced from his wheelchair.

"Did you see Gordon ?"

"Not yet, I'm getting washed while he gets finished."

"Shampooed JT."

"Right, shampooed."

"Go on, I'll come in when Gordon's done."

"Can I come Amy ?"

"I don't see why not April, Cars can play with Gordon while he waits."

"Ok with me." Cars added "I thought my head was fine."

There were three stars of the day, Robert and Colleen absolutely loved his haircut.

Marie peeked around the door to the lounge when she was done and Louis called out when he saw her, her colorfully beaded braids sprouting from a part down the center of her scalp she was beaming as she ran across the room to him.

The real surprise though was Gordon who really didn't need much of a haircut as his was already short and neat. Originally, Sara was just going to buzz the sides but after talking to the young boy had an offer that she ran through his mom off to the side.

Ann stared back at her, "you can do that ?"

"Sure can, what do you think ?"

"You know, why not, he'll love it."

Carson and Jackson were the first to see it. Gordon's favorite super hero was the Flash so Sara faded two lightning bolts, exactly like the Flash's into Gordon's hair, one on each side.

"That's so cool" was the first thing out of Jackson's mouth as he, Cars and April moved around him checking them out.

Jackson and Cars were last with no great fanfare, they were cut shorter to compensate for their youthful exuberant hair growth. After cleaning up and packing Sara and her crew came into the lounge and received a standing ovation complete with hoots.

Amy helped get lunch set up, most of the Israelis were gone for the day. Trish was on as senior staff and Molly was coming to spend the day with her and although technically not on working staff, she was still a hospital employee and an extraordinary nurse in her own right.

The other mom's were fine hanging at the hospital and keeping an eye on the kids, the lounge here was as comfortable as the kitchen table so Amy and Ty said their goodbyes. After lunch, the teens were taking a van downtown to Soho with Sara and crew. They'd drop the supplies at Sara's apartment and decide who was doing what and where at that point. They were to be back by five as they were attending an event in the evening and the mom's wanted a break between shopping and heading out again.

They said goodbye when lunch was out and people were eating. Ty followed Amy around adding his smiles and goodbyes, he'd learned it was easier this way.

"Jackson, you mind the adults." Amy said leaning over to kiss his newly trimmed head and took a second to run her hand through and watch it fall into place.

"Stop mom, does she do that to you dad."

Ty laughed, "all the time JT, I kind of like it."

"That's different."

"Like when April does it ?" Ty countered with a smile at the young blonde girl.

She smiled back and lifted her pizza slice for a bite.

The twins and the hairdressers sat together and Amy hit them next.

"Leaving ?"

"We are Charlie, you all act like adults in city mode please and don't go nuts."

"They're thrift shops mom."

"I know Mad, thrift shops in Manhattan catering to the rich spoiled masses in Soho where windowless studios start at $3000 a month. Pat will be waiting at 4:30 at Spring and Wooster."

"We can take a train or a cab."

"Sure can I guess but we pay this chauffeur so you don't have to, Spring and Wooster, 4:30, don't keep him waiting that long please."

"We'll be there Amy."

"Thank you Sabrina."

Pat was waiting as always and opened the door for Amy to slide in and then for Ty.

"Pat."

"Ty, I'm gonna get the door, especially when Amy is with you, there's no way around it, it's like flushing, you just do it."

"Ok, Ok" Ty agreed laughing.

Amy filled him in on the plan to pick up the teens and Pat nodded as he pulled out of the lot onto 65th Street heading west and then around to the brownstone where he pulled the stretch Mercedes up to an actual parking spot near a hydrant.

Amy thumbed her way in, picked up the mail and emptied the Fed Ex box dumping all of it on the kitchen table on their way to their bedroom. They ran into some cleaning staff in the living room and downstairs at the bedrooms before heading up to their room which was obviously done already.

Amy shrugged off her pants and reached for a mid blue casual dress in the closet before Ty's arms wrapped around her pulling her close.

"Was mushy part of the schedule Ty ?" She giggled as he reached down to kiss her neck.

"No, still, almost naked Amy is always very tempting."

"Why thank you my love" she answered turning and raising her hands behind his head as he pulled her closed for a kiss and then running his hands sensually down her back to her hips.

She pulled away moments later and watched his feigned frown grow on his face.

"Get changed Ty and you may have your way with me later."

"Promise ?"

"Promise. You gonna miss me Ty ? Zip please." She said turning and holding her hair up.

"I am gonna miss you but I'll have Team Poppa with me so don't you worry." He explained zipping her up and then opening the bedroom door for her a moment later as they headed for the stairs after Amy grabbed her leather bag and shoved her phone, wallet and iPad inside. Light coats and Amy's hat on the way back outside where Pat held the door open.

"Thank you Pat." Amy said with a smile as she passed him and slid into the car.

"Thanks Pat" Ty said as well accepting his fate.

"Yes sir" was the response he got as the door closed.

"Seriously Pat Sir ?" Ty asked when Pat gone in.

"Sorry Ty, I had to."

Amy was laughing when Pat turned "still the club ?"

"Still the club." Amy answered and then leaned over as Ty wrapped his arm around her.

"Team Poppa ?"

Ty sighed, "Charlie and Maddie, well, walking home last night wanted to let me know that with all the bride attention over the next couple of weeks, well, they wanted to me to know that they're my team poppa if I feel less that needed."

"That's so sweet."

"It was, is sweet of them."

"Are you feeling left out Ty ?"

"Nope and you've got pictures to bring me up to speed. Oh Pat, should we have them send something out to you ?"

"I'm fine Ty, thanks." He said as they pulled up at the club and the doorman walked over to open the limo door.

"Thank you." Ty said as he put his hand out for Amy who smiled at the doorman who followed them a step behind to get the door opened for them.