Epilogue

On a slightly raining May evening Amy and Ty welcomed their little girl into the world, She was born in the loft, a little before midnight, with her family waiting with baited breath in the barn below, Amy had wanted a natural home birth, with a midwife and although it gave Lou more grey hairs than she liked to admit. The couple wouldn't have changed the experience for anything in the world.

Their daughter, Lyndy Marion Borden, named after her great-grandmother, and grandmother brought Ty and Amy not only joy and love but a quagmire of new challenges as she grew. From teething, to sleep issues to downright exhaustion on her parents part, they traversed the minefield that was parenthood together, Never once losing sight of the bond they shared between them. Their love and commitment to each other and their daughter remained the bedrock of their union.

Ty's business ventures with Scott set the family up for a comfortable life, seeing Ty eventually extend his veterinary training into specialization of endangered species, leading him on many a worldly adventure from time to time. But his need to make his mark on the world never out weighted his desire to be the best husband and father to his family. Amy built Heartland into one of the best horse behavioral rehabilitation centers in Alberta, with Jack finally conceding to the need of a second barn. With this new facility up and running Ty incorporated an onsite clinic, which the Cardinal and Borden clinics used as a specialist Equestrian facility. Ty doing another year's study to specialize even further into equestrian care.

Lou and Peter divorced, their lives heading in different directions, but their devotion to Katie and to Georgie never faulted. Lisa And Jack continued on at Heartland but in a caretaker capacity. Jack deciding with the rest of the families blessing to share title the property between himself and Ty and Amy.

Tim met a wonderful woman and settled down, well, as settled down as Tim could get, he still caused dramas and issues and his relationship with Ty never really could be classed as perfect.

Justin and Armarni started their own family, welcoming little Rayon their son and settling in Hudson, their friendship with Ty and Amy blossoming into a lifelong bond.

Caleb, well, remained as Caleb, and although the best uncle a little girl could ask for, his eyes and heart fell for the alluring Cassandra, Her sass, and snark, matching his charisma and natural gullibility. They married not long after Lyndy was born, and were elated to be her godparents.

Life was good for The Fleming Borden Family. It still had its challenges and although at times days seemed to go too long, and nights were way too short, They thrived in their little corner of the Alberta Rockies.

Ty walked down the path along the pond, his mind was away somewhere else as he looked over the still water. This late in the season, the air held its nip early. He shoved his gloved hands into his jeans pockets and smiled when he saw Amy sitting quietly on the upturned old rowboat.

"Hey, "he said, gaining her attention, her eyes also off over the water.

"Hey, "she replied, "your back early, I thought you were in Hudson today"

"yeah, the surgery wasn't as complicated as we thought, so, I have the afternoon to myself, "he grinned, "oh, and my filing of course "

Amy chuckled as she looked up at him, she smiled to herself, age had been very nice to Ty, He was still as handsome as he was that first day she met him. Just now a little more mature and worldly . Tys boyish charms remained with him into adulthood, so had his physic. Although He had broadened across the shoulders, squared in the jaw, and now wore that cowboy stubble with a little more grit, But those green eyes were still as mischievous as ever, His hair, now long again and soft around his ruggedly handsome face gave him an unkempt yet sexy look. Matched with a chest and abs that defined and carried him well he was still the guy who took her breath away.

"where's Lyndy?" he asked, as he took a seat next to her,

"she's with GG " Amy smiled, "he's showing her how to make flies"

"Oh, well, I won't interrupt that, " Ty grinned,

He noticed Amy's eyes go back to the water, as she was once again lost in thought.

"Hey, you ok, ?" he asked, he knew her well enough now to know when she had something weighing on her mind,

Amy took a breath and turned around, her body now facing him. "you know when we were talking a few days ago, about having some time off, you know, just you and me, "

Ty nodded, "yeah, it been a bit hectic I know, but we can get away for a few days or something if you like, I'm sure Jack and Lisa will watch Lyndy,"

"well, we might want to do that sooner rather than later," She said, her smile getting bigger, "because, in seven months time, you and I are not going to have any time to ourselves ever again!"

Ty looked at her, his eyebrow-raising, not following straight away.

He watched Amy move her hand and run it gently over her flat belly and the penny suddenly dropped.

"are you serious!" he exclaimed, getting to his feet and kneeling before her "really? again? you sure?"

Amy nodded, an apprehensive smile on her flushed face, "please tell me you pleased"

"Amy, oh, "He reached forward and pulled her to him, losing his balance on his knees and pulling her down into the soft grass as they rolled down the gentle incline.

Laughing and embracing the whole way until they finally stopped just before the edge of the pond.

Ty kissed her and then pulled her gently onto his lap. his arms around her waist, his hands on her belly.

"Of course I'm pleased, aren't you, "he beamed,

"yeah, but Im a little scared too, "Amy admitted, "one baby is one thing but two, under two, I don't know if I can"

"Hey, WE can do this, "He smiled, kissing her gently again, "you're not alone remember, "

Amy lent into her husband's shoulder and felt his heart beating strongly in his chest, she felt so safe in his arms.

"wow, "he said, the idea of another baby finally hitting him, but in a good way, "I think we're gonna need a bigger loft!"

The end.