Lyndy & Jackson

Chapter - 1

Lyndy & Jackson part-1
By; mike hurley
'Memories'

This is a short story about Jack and his first wife Lyndy. It does not follow any timeline in the Heartland TV series. Multiple chapters, the story explores how Jack & Lyndy met, lessons from their childhood, Jack helps Amy deal with a difficult situation with advice he shares from Lyndy and his life with her. Amy & Ty are presented with opportunities from new friends, who surprisingly have connections to Heartland many years ago. A multi-generational Heartland story full of Heartfelt memories.

Lyndy & Jackson, part 1

Amy was writing in her journal in the barn office. It was 8:15 and Ty walked down the stairs. He sat in the oak chair at the side of the desk. I'm ready to go Amy. I'm just finishing an entry on Jasper, Amy said. Ty, he is finally getting it; I worked with him last night & rode him this morning in the round pen. He might be going home at the end of the week, she smiled. That's awesome!! Replied Ty. Amy, it looks like that journal I gave you is almost full. She ended writing her sentence, closed the journal & came around the desk & jumped in Ty's lap. She slid her arms around his neck. Well, Dr Borden maybe when you get a spare minute from all the time you spend with the other girl in your life, you can buy me another journal. She rolled her eyes at him. So, what girl is that, Ty asked. Well, I've heard rumors her name is Lyndy Borden. Oh, you have?? Ty replied. Amy continued; Yes, and my sources tell me she adores you!! She has even been spotted smiling at you, and sitting on your lap. Ty smiled & kissed Amy's cheek. Ok, you caught us & but you need to know, she is just as stunningly beautiful as her mother, Ty replied. Amy smiled & giggled, Ty kissed Amy on the forehead and nose.

Are you ready to go, Sweetie, Ty asked. Almost, Amy replied, I have 3 quick things to do. Number one involves you, as she hugged him tightly, & then snuggled her head into his neck, & giggled a little. Amy, this better not involve you tickling me! Ty replied. He squirmed a little in the chair. I promise to behave Ty; she lowered one hand near his side, and giggled. Amy!!! Ty squirmed again. You know Ty, Amy poked his chest with one finger, and held it there. You have a reputation in this county of being a very strong and tough man who twice now has beat up a certain former boyfriend of mine. Yet, I can tickle you and have you on the floor in seconds. Why is that Ty, Amy grinned.
Ty tried to contain his laughter by glaring at her. Oh, you don't scare me one little bit, Amy placed her other hand on his ribs. They both burst out laughing!! Hey, we need to keep it down, Jack may wonder what's going on in here, Ty said. Ok, so I have a serious question for you Ty, Amy continued.

So, Dr Tyler Borden, she looked directly into his eyes, I need to know something quite personal, she paused for a moment, Then asked; do you have any idea how much I love you?? Ty grinned, and said, well, I've heard it's a lot. Oh, you are very, very mistaken Dr Borden; it's way more than a lot, way more!! Amy replied. She leaned forward and kissed him passionately for 'way more' than a few seconds. Ty sighed and looked at Amy, I love you so much Amy!! I cannot imagine my life without you!! He wrapped his arms around her, pulled her tight and kissed her.

Several minutes later, Amy slid off his lap, looked at Ty and just smiled.

She set a hand on his shoulder and continued with her list; number 2, I need to run up and give our little girl a kiss, & say bye to Georgie, and thank her again for baby sitting all day on a Saturday!! Then I need to check on Grandpa. Amy suddenly paused again, bent over & gave Ty a kiss on the cheek. Then she continued. Grandpa has been sitting on the front porch for almost an hour and just staring down the road. Well, Ty replied, I had a cup of coffee with him this morning @ 6:00 & he seemed fine.
Ty, Grandpa can act all stoic, even when he's sad. You know, Amy continued, today might be his wedding anniversary with Grandma Lindy. I'll talk to him Ty. Ok, Ty replied. I've got a few quick client calls to make, I'll be in the truck.

Amy ran upstairs, & gave Lyndy a big kiss, and said good by to Georgie. 5 minutes later she sat down on the bench & gave her Grandpa Jack a big hug. Good morning Amy, Jack smiled & was always happy to see her. How's Lyndy this morning, he asked. Oh, she's in heaven Grandpa. Georgie stopped at the library yesterday & checked out 6 children's books to read to her. Their reading Thomas & Friends right now, then they are coming over to have apple juice & a cookie with you. That's great Amy!! Jack replied with a big smile.

Grandpa, are you ok this morning?? Amy asked. Jack took a deep breath, I'm fine Amy, thank-you for asking!!! Isn't your wedding anniversary with Grandma Lyndy coming up, Amy asked him. Jack was quiet for a minute, smiled and in a slight emotional voice, said: its today Amy. Amy slid right next to her Grandpa & slipped her hand into his. My favorite memory of Grandma is whenever I was sick with a fever & was not feeling well, she would pick me up and rock me in the old green rocking chair. Amy looked off into the distance and continued. Grandma Lyndy would sing me little songs about chipmunks and tell me stories of flying squirrels, and butterflies until I fell asleep. I named one of her butterflies Miss Pinky, Amy said with a laugh. I miss Grandma. I do too honey, I do too. Jack smiled & put his arm around his granddaughter.
That was Lyndy; Jack said; always taking care of her family.

Will you spend some time with her today Grandpa? Yes, I'll go visit her grave, she loved yellow flowers, with a few blue ones. I'll take her some. This morning I was remembering some of the things that happened the year your mother was born. Bill and Marv and their wives brought us dinners for a week after your mom was born. Bill & Marv were your best friends, & you grew up together right, asked Amy. Yeah, we did & Lyndy liked them a lot.

Amy, Ty said you were both going to the Millar Ranch today. Yes, all day Grandpa. Mr Millar has over 100 horses & Ty needs to check some, and there are a few they want me to evaluate. I guess his ranch is over 5000 acres.

About 5 years ago, a bad blizzard hit, I slid off the road up by County road 22 and Sleepy Creek Road, Jack said. Jim Millar came driving by & helped me for over 2 hours get the old Chevy back on her feet, it was bitter cold Amy. I'm sure his wife Millie was upset he was late for dinner. Ty said Mr Millar is a very nice man, replied Amy. That's a huge under statement Amy. There's no finer man than Jim Millar. Will you tell Jim I said hi, asked Jack. I will Grandpa, replied Amy.

Grandpa, when we get home around 5;00, I'll bake your favorite applesauce cake to celebrate your & Grandma's anniversary tonight. Jack squeezed Amy's hand & said; I love you honey. I love you too Grandpa. Amy stood up to go and gave her grandfather a kiss on the cheek. As she walked to Ty's truck, Jack called her name. Amy turned & said yes Grandpa? Amy, have you told Ty you love him today?? Jack asked. Yes I did Grandpa & he has no doubt about my love for him. Grandpa smiled & said; you and Ty have a good day!'

Amy walked past their new pick up with the car seat in back. She opened the drivers door of Ty's old truck, slid in and turned the key. Ty sat next her & was discussing treatment options with a elderly client named Freda Tinsley. Amy eased the old truck into reverse, swung around & took off down the driveway. Ty & Jack waved to each other. Freda's dog Pal was an elderly German Shepherd who was in the last few months of his life. Amy & Ty would stop by Freda's house on their way home later today. Freda always enjoyed their visits. Amy would massage Pal's tired muscles, while Ty always listened to his heart. Then Amy, Ty, and Pal would sit around the kitchen table and listen for a few minutes as Freda told stories of long ago in the town of Hudson.

Jack watched as the old GMC drove out of sight, he got up from the porch bench, walked in the house, & picked up the little vase of flowers on the kitchen table. He opened a drawer in the desk and pulled out a set of keys to the old truck Lyndy gave him many years ago. 2 days ago Jack carefully vacuumed and washed it, getting it all ready for his drive up to the cemetery today.

To be continued.