A/N – Posting from Northern Texas. Thanks so much for the reviews and kind wishes. This is a long chapter for this story, hope you like it ! More as soon as I can get it to you but there's still a few weeks for travel for me.

Chapter 27

It was interesting to see the reaction of those awake when Ty came out and informed the kids and Betty that Amy was still fast asleep.

"You must have magical powers Ty" Betty said with a smile.

"She's tired and I promised to make sure everyone was well cared for. Does anyone need anything ?"

"No, we're all good Ty" Betty said with a smile.

"Come on Dr. Borden, you can have breakfast with me." Jackson said walking over to the truck.

"Here you go Jackson" Yvette said handing him a plate with an egg and a pancake.

"What can I get you Ty ?" She asked.

"Coffee to start Yvette, thanks."

"How about some eggs ?"

"Eggs and a bagel would be great, thank you."

"Go sit with JT and I'll get them to you" she said handing him a cup of steaming coffee.

Betty watched Ty and JT eating off to the side having what looked like a pretty serious conversation which ended with a smile and a hand shake.

"Better get washed and packed buddy."

"Yes sir, Carson's at his folks until the ride back." JT said scooting off to his trailer.

"All good Ty ?" Betty asked as he walked by with his phone out waiting for a connection.

"Everything's fine Betty" he glanced down with a smile "Good morning Georgie" he said as he disappeared from sight and walked away.

Betty noted several texts come by on her phone and dealt with them with a smile.

She saw Ty walking back a few minutes later texting and then he was back on the phone. "It's fine Georgie, all good, of course Wyatt too, plenty of room, Haddie won't have an issue, great, let me know if there's a problem. I haven't met them but I'm sure there'll be something to keep Wyatt occupied."

He came into the trailer and found Amy packing. He had brought her a cup of coffee which she sipped and then put down for a second to wrap her arms around his neck and draw him down for a good morning kiss, a very thorough, blood pumping, heart racing kiss.

"All rested up Ames ?"

"All rested and very happy, you were quite thorough last night Dr. Borden."

"It wasn't all me, you were breathtaking Amy."

She smiled and kissed him again, "I love you Ty, I'm so happy you're with me."

It was Ty's turn to kiss her and he wrapped her up in his arms and lifted her for his part.

"I need to get packed and you should grab some breakfast Ames." He said it holding her "Being away from you isn't going to be easy."

"But coming back ?"

"Will be all I think of Amy, every second away, but we have a couple of weeks, so go eat." He said it with a big grin and pat to her butt which put a smile on her face as she walked out of the bedroom pulling her suitcase behind her.

For the most part the group slept or nodded on the bus trip from Saratoga to Pegasus. It was a luxury Mercedes passenger bus with reclining seats, they had pillows and blankets, it was all very comfortable and very smooth. Amy slept against Ty who leaned into the corner of a large seat. He slept as well. Most woke when the bus left Route 81 and wound it's way on smaller roads to the ranch.

As they pulled into Pegasus and up to the house a crowd came out of the rescue barn led by Sandra who was carrying a pot and a ladle.

"Oh my god" Charlotte said watching her walk up with a big smile banging the inside of the pot. She turned and immediately got a high five from Maddie.

"Bangerang, awesome" JT said excitedly while giving a high five to Carson.

"Bangerang ?"

"The stars have aligned and we've found homes for all the rescues in the rescue barn. We're going to clear out and take in at least 36 horses this week Ty, the whole rescue barn needs to be vetted, transported and 36 or more new rescues will be vetted, processed and then evaluated."

"And shearing and Kid's day ?"

"And Boxer and anything else that pops up. I told you, last week was not a typical week for us although neither is a bangarang or a kids day or the shearing."

"We have to vet 72 horses ?"

"Welcome to Pegasus my love, on the bright side we are going to join up with 36 horses over the next few weeks and that's always fun. Ready girls ?"

"Oh yeah." Maddie sighed happily.

Sandra came up as they got off the bus and got high fives from all the kids. Amy smiled and hugged her. "You've been busy !"

"It really just came together. You get 8 Amy, 6 tomorrow and 2 Wednesday first thing, I promise it'll be first thing. The 36 are due over Thursday and Friday, I'll get the prelims on line as soon as they come in."

"You call Bert ?" Amy asked her.

"Well, I thought you'd want to break the news."

"You're chicken."

"What do you actually say to him that he doesn't list every problem he can possibly conceive of ?"

"Why would I say anything to him ?" Amy said reaching for her phone then typing and texting a message. "There, let's get everyone unpacked and settled."

"You texted him ?"

"Of course not, I texted Meg."

"Oh, Meg, you see, that's probably why you're the boss." Sandra said laughing.

"Yup, I told her to have him coordinate with you."

Sandra frowned and then brightened "You know what Amy, the hell with Bert Koenig, this, is a good thing."

"Anyway, the prep files for you are in the guest house, I figured, well, that's where you're hanging your hat these days. Yours too Dr. Borden and those itineraries, welcome aboard by the way, any questions about your schedule just talk to Betty or me. Hell of a week to start."

"It's fine, I have no idea what to do about this guest house business." Amy answered.

"Ask Betty, that's what I got. I've got tons to do and have to get home."

"Then just go home Sandra, what are you doing here on a Sunday anyway ?"

"Just came to bang the pot, I've been home all day and then the last slot hit. See you tomorrow Amy, Ty."

"Thanks Sandy." Ty called out.

They walked past two hands who had brought over their bags from the bus who nodded and smiled going by.

"Do about what and the guest house ?"

"I have a very nice bedroom in the house Ty, fireplace, cozy sitting area, bathroom, it's where I usually sleep and where the children get comfort in knowing I'm there. You sleeping in it with me sends a message."

"Different than the guest house."

"Yes, different, parents sleep in bedrooms in the house."

"I get that, sure, sorry."

"Nothing to be sorry about Ty, no one parents naturally, every kid is different and this is weird, it's not like we've been dating for two years in their eyes. I think the girls would be fine with it but JT ?"

"You sleeping in the bedroom and me in the guest house sends even a different message."

"Yes and I don't want to do that either, besides, I don't trust you alone, you think too much when you're alone" she said it with a smile which he shyly returned.

"Yeah, I'm working on not thinking at all without you." He said it smiling and reaching over to grab at her. Amy shrieked and scooted away "What are these files ?" He asked.

"You may think of me when I'm not around and vet stuff, but that's it for now. My files are for our local adoption program and whatever else she has for me to see. Yours I assume are consult files for tomorrow and whatever else she needs you to see and what itinerary are we talking about ?"

"Georgie's itinerary and probably Lou, Georgie left Hudson with Wyatt and a trailer this morning. I actually have to call her and tell her not to react to those pictures."

"Wait, what's up with Georgie and what pictures ?"

"They left Hudson this morning with Harley and Pal. They're staying in a rescue facility tonight and then two Pegasus Centers Monday and Tuesday. They'll be here Wednesday morning."

"What ?"

"I'll go slow" he said impishly "I told her to go to Haddie, get a truck and two horse trailer and come here. She's driving down with Wyatt, she left this morning. Then I texted Sandra with Georgie's cell number and she sent Georgie instructions. Georgie sent a text that Lou's flying into Newark, NJ, Liberty Airport ? is it ? on Friday. We need to get her here, what do you think ? limo, chopper, balloon perhaps ?" He was laughing at her expression.

"Enjoying yourself my love, when did all this happen ?" Amy was amazed and had a big grin on her face.

"This morning, you were sleeping so I texted Georgie and then Sandra then I spoke to Georgie and I'm not used to someone like Sandra or Betty for that matter. I text, they answer and 5 minutes later it seems they send me stuff. Before I got off the phone with Georgie, Sandra had split the distance and found places for her to stay. Anyway, I work much faster with Georgie, she knows my rhythm, how I like to be handed my instruments and I know that I can walk away and she'll do what I need her to do. Truth is if she wants to do this we need to know sooner than later and she's got nothing pressing right now and neither does Wyatt."

"Hey, I get it, so does Bert, he trusts his seconds and needs them when they're here and he's not. As for Lou, ask Betty to arrange transportation from wherever she is and we'll fly her to Syracuse. By the way, we could have flown them down from Calgary and had someone bring the horses. Thanks for Pal by the way but Harley ?"

"Also while you slept Jackson and I had breakfast, I need to leave Harley for him, he's starting ask about me about going and how long and I thought, let her and Wyatt have some time together and the horses need to get here, it just became a plan."

"Oh Ty, that's so sweet and thoughtful."

"I figure he'll know for sure that I'm coming back if he's got my horse."

"Come here you, how about I give you a reward for being such a sweet guy." Ty smiled and walked over. Amy pushed his leather jacket back off his shoulders and nuzzled at his neck as it dropped. "What kind of a reward ?" He asked in a whisper while biting her earlobe. She switched and nuzzled him back, "your choice." She whispered pulling his T-shirt off and lightly raking her fingernails down his front.

"Damn Amy" he gasped.

She followed by kissing down his neck past his chest following the path of her nails down over his abs. "Or I could just guess, how about just the initials ?"

"Your rewards have definitely improved with age Ames." He said it sucking in air in an almost gasp as her hand slipped under the waist of his pants and stopped at his waist snap.

Later, they snuggled on a chair in the bedroom in front of a small fire.

"My files and your files ?" Ty asked to break the silence.

"I have one file that's an overview of all of your consult files and the rehab files and one for each of the adoptions I'm doing this week. You have consult cases and an itinerary."

"Right, explain adoptions first."

"Pegasus sponsors adoptions to families that have the wherewithal to keep a horse but not buy a horse. They have two kids sharing one or a family of four with three or whatever. They apply and as long as they can pick the horse up and we've checked the property and done some simple background checking we give them a horse, here or at a rescue center. Or say someone needs a horse specifically trained to say carry a blind or deaf person. Live with a family that has an autistic child."

"Sounds more fun than what I'm doing."

"Sorry sweetheart. We do consults with vets both with difficult cases and with our procedures or rehab techniques. The seconds field them originally and then meet. They actually handle a bunch of them. The more complicated ones get Bert or John who's off to a new rotation soon or you now or when you feel ready. We teach Ty, it's a big focus of what we do and we help when we can. You'll sit in on the meeting and then observe several of the calls, maybe all. I do some of the rehab calls but that's usually me and the seconds. You get the surgeries. We also take emergency calls and do what we can. Bert lives for these by the way, everything is a challenge and he lives for and loves to teach."

"So I have to review these by 10 tomorrow."

"Right, Just familiarize yourself for now, list concerns questions, thoughts, but first you have to tell me about pictures and Georgie and how you know they exist at Pegasus Centers and about Lou."

"Georgie told Lou she was coming, Lou said she'd come here instead of Hudson,

I've been to the Erie Pegasus Center."

"That's right and met Emily Rostrup, Dr. Grissom and was accompanied by a woman in her late 50's named Cheryl Parmenter, the third mom."

"Ok, Lisa or Jack told you."

"Well you confirmed it remember and then took advantage of me and drove it from my mind but actually, Cheryl told me, she sent me a text letting me know you were on the way and asking me nicely not to hurt you, that's how I knew to meet you on the road. Trev called Dr. Grissom. How did she get this number ?"

"Emily flashed the card at us and Cheryl memorized it, then told me if she didn't get a picture of you by 1:00 Tuesday she would text and tell you not to bother with me."

"I should offer that woman a job. I figured it had to be through Pegasus but I couldn't believe either Em or Mitchell would have given it up. I had Trev call Dr. Grissom and ask about visits."

"If Emily becomes a vet tech would you have her work here ?"

"That's a sweet idea but Phoenix is important for her health and the university there is willing to allow her what she needs to succeed. We're moving her mom there in a few months as a surprise. We're a few years with Em getting through school, I think she can do it, but it'll take time. We'll see, she might meet someone.

"She calls you her angel."

"I have a few, a bunch of us do. You go to a new center, interview candidates pick and become a positive influence in their lives. A lot of times the major donor to the center does it, John Branch has several, Pat Dooley his sometimes partner in crime does as well. Charlie and Trev have some too."

"Cheryl Parmenter please Dr. Borden, and then we've got studying until dinner."

Amy decided she would nuzzle with Ty and nibble at his neck while he told her the story. He stopped several times to reciprocate, they both enjoyed themselves. She didn't stop to ask questions or for more, it sounded like Cheryl pushed him a little and what surprised Amy the most was the fact that he could have withheld anything from this stranger and he didn't.

"I'd like to meet her one day."

"I'm sure she'd love to meet you Ames."

"You want something before we hit these files, I'm getting some tea."

"Coffee please."

When she returned they split to the two chairs, Amy took out a pencil and post its and tossed the same to Ty along with a pad and they sat by the small fire and worked.

Ty had 7 files to review and Amy was right, they were fascinating. As he went through the pictures, files and texts and made notes for himself he wondered if he actually had what it took and stopped to take a breather and regroup.

"Amy, talking about Cheryl brought something up that she mentioned and it's nagging at me."

"What Ty ?"

"Ahmed, he didn't hurt you or anything right, nothing physical ?"

"Uhm Ok, Ahmed, let me regroup, that's a switch. Never anything physical in the sense you mean, well that stupid kiss, but no it was more psychological than anything else. I was scared when he came to Canada and I was alone with him once and got very scared. I don't know if anyone told you about that or when he met me on the horse. I was terrified when you hit him. When I heard later that you'd been beaten I thought the worst but that thankfully never came. Just poachers, you were lucky."

"You should have said something Ames."

"Ty, I didn't know what to do, at first I thought it was just a misunderstanding, I mean I travelled with the team but I had Adrian's job, head trainer, I stayed near the horses for the most part. If there was time while we were at an event and the horses were stabled I took trips with the team, once or twice on the bus ride. I had time in Antwerp and France to shop but I went with some friends from the French team. I had my hair done, bought some clothes. I went to functions where I was told I had to be and there were promotional pictures with the team.

I spent time with Ahmed training in the morning and a daily meeting but he did all this business stuff with advisors and government work a lot of the time. I was friends with him and the team. When it became pretty clear it wasn't a misunderstanding on his part, I called him and quit. Ok, I mean I get it, I was an idiot for not realizing it immediately but I couldn't believe that he could be that delusional. I sent back Gypsy, then that truck, though that sucked. Then he came and I told him I quit again, to his face this time and then again to his face and at that dinner. I didn't know what to do, Ty, he was a Prince, a real Prince, it's not just a title, he travelled with body men, he walks through customs without stopping, when he checks into a hotel they fly his flag and now he's a king." She was upset and started to cry, she shook remembering, standing out in front of that mansion he was offering her, his delusion becoming clear to her and realizing she was alone with him, no one knew. She had started shaking and becoming distraught almost rocking when she told him. "I don't even remember everything anymore just that feeling. I yelled at Lou after and Georgie was there, she freaked out, Lou kept saying not to tell you."

"Hey, hey, what's going on, shhhh, no Ames, come on, ." He had come over and cradled her, kissed her forehead.

"The day I asked you to come to the auction with us and you couldn't." She was blurting this out between tears. "I tried not to go but Grandpa kept countering everything I said. I quit already. Then he turned off the road and took me to this estate that was for sale. We were alone, he had the keys. He showed me around. He told me he loved me and that the gift, the necklace, was from him and not the team. That this place was for him or us, I was so scared Ty, he was crazy, he wouldn't hear what I was saying, just kept talking and then he showed up at the house with my idiot father and did it again, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, my whole life was crumbling, my success, you, the way everyone looked at me, I felt filthy, ashamed. I went for nothing, the money, the contacts, the ranch. I ruined everything." She finished in a whisper "he had no right to do that to me Ty and the truth is I don't have answers to even the most obvious questions about what he was thinking."

"I'm sorry Ames."

"You have nothing to be sorry about Ty, nothing, I should have confronted him until he understood and I should have told you but I was scared, I just haven't thought about that in a long time, I just stopped and put it aside and then recently I've tried to piece it all together but it's like blocked almost. Except the feeling, I have never in my life felt more alone than in that place with him. She was quiet for a minute and then looking at the files on her lap she sighed and ran her head over her eyes and through her hair, "We can do more of this another time Ty. This subject is going to have to be broken up, I don't have the energy now and I have to read these. Let's just finish up." He watched her sip her tea, take a few deep, slow breaths, close her eyes, regain control and calm herself. Lisa had described her doing this but seeing it was pretty amazing and impressive.

"I want to surprise Jackson with Harley so let's not mention Georgie bringing him." He said it to get a reaction, any reaction so he knew she wasn't obsessing.

"That's fine." She whispered.

"Lou and Georgie are coming, should we talk about your dad ?"

"Not yet please, I think I want the questions and answers over before I see him. It's been 8 years Ty and I still can't figure out what he was thinking by pushing Ahmed like that. Did he want me to go ? Not stay and marry you ? The added stress of his affecting your business, undercutting you and then just leaving."

"I don't know Ames, it was a long time ago, parts of it are, are so muddled. Everybody seems to blame themselves for something. What questions and answers ?"

"I left and disappeared for 8 years Ty, everyone has questions, you have questions."

"Well, I know you went to Victor and then Europe, made a lot of money with the Harwells and bought this place. You hired Bryce, met the Graingers and built this amazing facility and legacy. Amy loves Ty and Ty loves Amy, I'm going to take everybody's advice and focus on that, I'm good for now what difference does eight years ago make, I, we've lost so much time ?"

Amy smiled, " just like that, nothing at all ?"

"What makes you so sure I can do this Amy, these cases are the kinds of things a surgeon sees once in a lifetime ?"

"There he is, I've been waiting for you to get back from the spending spree" she said it smiling and with love "because I have faith in you Ty, Scott and Bert do too, spend time with Bert, this is our stock and trade, it takes time to learn to look beyond the limitations and towards solutions, those are his words by the way."

"How much time ?"

"When you're ready Ty, no one is expecting you to be Superman and no one can just step into Bert's shoes, not you or anyone."

"That doesn't really answer the question Ames."

"He'll never be gone completely Ty, Bert's a part of this place but he'd like to be spending most of his time teaching in 5 years."

"Wow, 5 years ?"

"Ty, after spending a couple of days with him 5 years might not seem like enough, he's weird, brilliant, he thinks out of the box, he's fearless and he's ambidextrous so he can do parlor tricks and scare the visitors."

"Is that true, Scott mentioned it once I think."

"I think he does it to show off, he does everything else right handed but that stupid freaking out a visiting surgeon by just switching hands while sewing. By the way, Bert just might be your match at pool Dr. Borden, he can shoot from both sides and he is steady as a board, don't bet the ranch" she added smiling. "Look, he'll start stepping back little by little and still be there after a time but you have to be patient sweetheart."

They were summoned to dinner by Jackson who was immediately scooped up giggling onto Ty's shoulders for the walk back to the house. A long table was set on the lawn near the sitting areas of benches and tables and it was evident their dinner had become an al fresco buffet.

"Trev and family and Charlie and Chuck were riding, Meg and Sam came by to drop Brin, Cars and Bobby are here, you see where this came from."

"Fine by me Betty" she said grabbing a plate, filling it and heading over to a table followed by Ty who had released JT to Cars and the girls.

Ty watched as two men came over and sat down at their table.

Amy glanced over at them and smirked.

Ty looked at both and then at Amy. The older gentleman laid a white envelope on the table and slid it across to her with his finger.

Amy glanced over and lifted the flap with her finger, just enough to see the small stack of 100 dollars bills.

"Charlie, why is there a wad of cash in an envelope, are we running drugs ?"

"It's only fair, I bet Brin to show Saturday and damned if you didn't fix the event, that's your half."

"You bet on a teenagers charity jumping event, how does one even do that ?"

"You can bet on anything Amy and jumping's more fun than dressage."

"Bullshit, you can't bet on dressage, besides it's the most boring thing on earth. How much is in here ?" She asked laughing.

"5 grand."

Amy pushed it back, "let it ride Charlie."

"That's my girl."

"Dr. Ty Borden, Assistant Director of Pegasus Equine Services and Board member of the Pegasus Foundation meet Trevor Margolies, our Chief Legal Council and Charlie Rogers, Treasurer and CFO."

"That's your introduction ?" Trev asked.

"Trev, Charlie I'd like you to meet my committed partner forever, the love of my life, Tyler James Borden.

"This is for you young man" Charlie said putting an envelope down. "Good to meet you finally Ty" and held out his hand with a big smile "I'm happy you found your way to us."

"Is that envelope full of cash ?" Ty nodded at the envelope smiling himself as he shook Charlie's hand.

"Better than cash Dr. Borden, credit cards that someone else pays. Amy, did you buy everyone ice cream in Saratoga ?"

"I visited a jewelry store and why am I answering to you ?"

"Don't be touchy, I'm glad you're spending some money, of course not near as much as young Mr. Bucket here. Ty, there is a business card in there with the name of a young woman who's a realtor. 6 properties that might suit the description you gave Betty. Go onto the website and enter the code on the back of the card and there's a video on each of the properties. Talk to me before you shake on the deal please. Amy try not to spend more than the house."

"That's fast, I talked to Betty yesterday." Ty asked.

"How many people do you think want to buy one of the great Adirondack camps still available that come with the guarantee of two million dollars in cash up front ? One of those has an abandoned zoo in the woods. Sounds perfect for a preserve facility. This will take a while Ty, it takes a day at least to see each of these."

Trevor smiled at him, "Ty, we'll arrange a meeting and a tour of the foundation offices for both you and Lisa and give you a broad idea of what we do and how we do it and pay for it and then some time to study before questions at a later date."

"Thanks Trevor, Charlie."

"Trev is fine. Law and vet school huh, no promises on law Amy but I have a call in to the Dean, leave it to us for now, you and Bert can deal with the vet school."

Ty looked up as a young man walked up with a round bright smiling face.

"Hi Amy"

"Hey Chuck, done for the day ?"

"The guys said I can go early with Dad."

"That's good, did you get to ride ?"

"Yeah, we rode to see Cassidy and the birds. I gave Spartan an apple. I have to eat before we go I'd better get to it."

"Well first, this is Dr. Borden, he's going to work with Uncle Bert and live here with us. Ty this is Chuck Rogers one of our wranglers and Charlie's son."

Ty stood up and shook hands, "it's good to meet you Chuck."

"You too sir."

"Make sure you wash up first Chuck and we'll see you tomorrow for the adoptions. Kids day Wednesday."

"And Bangerang, lots of washing and wrangling." He picked up his hand in a small wave with a smile "I'll be with the guys dad."

"I'll come find you Chuck, no hug for Amy ?"

Amy smiled and Chuck came over to hug her. "Go get some food sweetheart." She said kissing his head.

"You know when he was young Trudy and I would wonder what would become of him. This never crossed our minds. I wish she was here to see him."

"She see's it Charlie." Amy said patting his hand.

"Absolutely buddy."

"Thanks Amy, Trev, are we done, Steph is patiently waiting it seems." He said waving and smiling at Trev's wife who was holding a bag in one hand and a basket in her other hand.

"Hi Amy, he's cute !"

"We'll have dinner one night Steph !

She nodded and handed a basket to Trevor when he joined her and turned away talking.

"How's the grade price look Charlie ?" Amy asked as she watched them walk away.

"I'm betting we top 6 by the commodities run up this week, rumor is the market's starved for high grade."

"I'll take that."

"Nice meeting you Ty." Charlie said and shook his hand.

"Backstory ?" Ty asked when Charlie walked away.

"Sorry, Chuck is Charlie's youngest, born with Down's Syndrome. They would bring him here early on at about the same time as the girls actually. His wife Trudy got sick and Betty and I would watch Chuck for him while he sat in the hospital sometimes. Chuck stayed on and became a wrangler over time under Bryce's teaching. He lives in a separate apartment on Charlie's spread. I'm his adopted god mother Ty, I've promised Charlie I would care for Chuck if something ever happened to him. This place is his life. His friend's, his job, he even dates a girl who worked here last summer. Down's Syndrome also."

"And he's good, Charlie I mean ?"

"Robert Charles Rogers IV, Ex Chairman and CEO of Rogers Equity and Venture Capital Corporation is the best there ever was Ty and very rich."

"How rich ?"

"Not sure but if you ask he'll tell you that while we might be able to buy a small estate in England, he's actually seriously considered buying an island. That rich."

"What does he mean about spend more than the house, on what ?"

"Furnishings. Charlie was shocked by the treehouse."

"Didn't look that fancy Ames."

"10 of your friend Jane's original paintings for $200,000."

"That'll pump the bill up. Law and Vet schools ?"

"It's July Ty, if Georgie and Wyatt decide to join us they need slots. Bert and I will handle the vet school, law is trickier but let's let that be Trev's problem for now, I texted him before."

"Hadn't even thought about that. By the way, Mr. Bucket ?"

Amy smiled, "Together we've always made a good team Ty, Mr. Bucket from Willy Wonka ?"

"Bucket ?"

"Charlie Bucket gets the chocolate factory."

"Oh cute, his last name's Bucket, that's right. Cool, do I get an elevator ?"

"You get to go down, does that count ?" She said it with a big grin and a blush covering her face completely.

"Amy Fleming, I'm shocked you even said that out loud."

"You have studying Ty and a few weeks you will never forget and I have homework piling up."

"Homework ?"

"I trust our people implicitly, for any of this to work you have to allow people to make decisions. Betty, Bert, Trev, Charlie, Bryce and Sandy get to do this but I have to look at it all so that I know what's going on. It's easier to juggle when someone's feeding you the plates. Plus there's stuff I have to sign and stuff I've signed I need to read."

"Can I help ?

"Eventually Ty, now you need to focus on Bert when you're here and find your comfortable spot, and this week is going to be rough. You'd better warn Georgie, she's dropping into a battle zone."

"That bad ?"

"Kid's day will make this hectic. The hands and anyone else free will start the process of getting ready. Tuesday won't be that bad, these are healthy horses, we're just double checking everything. Then a team will come in and pressure wash and disinfect the entire rescue barn."

"Seriously ?"

"Oh yeah, completely empty monster sized rescue barn, that's getting blasted."

"On Wednesday we'll use that for large stock brought in, horses, mules, donkeys, whatever and medical will be set up for spaying and surgeries. There's a separate area if all you're here for is vaccinations. The family barn is closed off to visitors. Back entrance only with someone there at all times."

"Anyway, as soon as the last patient leaves on Wednesday we have to set up for Thursday morning intake, chutes, tents, then…."