#jake heeler

[connoroshay998]

Now, time to reveal my Bluey original character.

Jackson Henry Woody "Jake" Heeler.

Credit by teutonic who did Bluey Maker from Picrew.

[justanie]

I'm very obsessed with Disney cartoons, so why not draw some of my favorites??

I need to get out of my comfort zone a little bit, you must from time to time :3

[hasnomoxxie]

If adventure time and bluey were good

No regrets tbh I think they'd still be friends

[corky-chicken]

Two memes in a few days? Cringeee

Him too but that’s a silly joke

[jde-kiyoshi]

Decided to try out my hand on this Color Wheel thing on Twitter. Spent a few days asking for suggestions per color. Some I took, and some are my personal choices. I really like it overall!

Red - Panchito Pistoles (The Three Caballeros), Jake Long (American Dragon: Jake Long) Orange - Garfield (Garfield comics), Crash Bandicoot (Crash Bandicoot series) Yellow - Captain Pikachu (Pokemon Horizons), Mr. Peanutbutter (Bojack Horseman) Green - Geronimo Stilton (Geronimo Stilton series), Tech E. Coyote (Loonatics Unleashed) Cyan - Nicole Watterson (The Amazing World of Gumball), Kass (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) Blue - Bandit Heeler (Bluey), Sly Cooper (Sly Cooper series) Purple - Fifi La Fume (Tiny Toon Adventures), Darkwing Duck (Darkwing Duck) Pink - Angel Dust (Hazbin Hotel), Pinkie Pie (My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic)

All characters belong to their owners

[mitssimp]

Hi! Desided to post these here :0

I’m not very active here. That could change.

I have some comfort characters supporting Palestine and Congo :3

[southernbaphomet]

[kizzykiszka]

HAVE YOU DONE GVF X BLUEY ART!!! If not would you want to

Yes I have done Bluey x GVF art! I turned them into Bluey characters, and then I also did one where I dressed up the girls like they were going to a show!!

It was a lot of fun! I’d like to do some more content with them one day, maybe make some funny comics or something :D

[shmaileigh]

[yuraimi-lee-bunny]

Honestly, my passion for Carmen Sandiego and Red Crackle has never ceased, but I was too busy with various little things that I didn't have time to share. But I finally have time, I read a BEAUTIFUL Red Crackle fanfic, so I have a lot of inspiration to share little ideas and crossovers.

1.- I have had this headcanon/crossover since the beginning of this year and I love it! And it may sound very strange but I don't care, here I go: I started watching Bluey at the beginning of this year, I love the Heeler family and since I found out that they're australians I couldn't help but think that Chilli and Bandit would adopt Gray. Gray would love his sisters Bluey and Bingo.

2.- This is perhaps more of a... VERY vague idea but, I find it curious that Gray is an orphan while Chilli suffered a miscarriage, thus losing her first child (it's confirmed by the creator) That has sometimes led to thinking that Gray is the long lost son of Chilli and Bandit. I know, that sounds crazy, but I find Bandit and Chilli's personalities to be similar to some that Gray has.

3.- This is more of a fanfic idea I had two years ago that I didn't get a chance to write, but I want to give some context on the idea at least:

I had the plan of a fanfic where the worlds of Carmen Sandiego and Blookyn Nine Nine were united. Where Amy Santiago was actually not the only woman in her family or the least of they. The Santiagos had a girl named Carmen Santiago, but she was the most rebellious of all. Unlike her parents and family, Carmen had her own convictions and she didn't like that pleasure of having to compete to be the best brother (she knew she was the best), much less being SO organized or SO disciplined as her sister, Amy. She even learned to steal on her own, which made her parents feel ashamed and her male brothers angry because Carm always hid his belongings from them (except Amy. She liked to tease Amy by calling her "nerd" but deep down she loved her a lot) The only thing in common that Carmen and her family had, was wanting to be a police officer, but again, under their own rules. In summary: The Santiagos had enough of Carmen when she turned 18 and they wanted to put limits on her, to the point of threatening to take her last name and basically kick her out of the house. Carmen took it seriously and she did it all by herself. She left the papers at the house and said please NEVER say that she was a Santiago again, she wasn't going to tell them where she was going to live or the new name she had given herself. The only one who was hurt by her departure was Amy, because although she cared too much about her and her black sheep attitude (nickname that she earned from her entire family) she admired her a lot and she felt attached to her. A year later, Amy received a letter from someone named "Carmen Sandiego" to find out that she was her younger sister. Carmen only sends her letters very occasionally, but still, she's appreciated by Amy and knows that her younger sister can take care of herself. Although sometimes, she has rarely been caught by the police for robbery, which worries Amy and when she goes to see her, she's greeted with the notification that Carmen managed to escape from the police station. Out of respect for her sister, Amy has never mentioned her existence, taking the role of being "the only daughter of the Santiagos, and the youngest".

On the other hand, Jake Peralta discovers that he has a younger half-brother, in Australia! Yes, although his father had mentioned to him that he had half-brothers and half-sisters scattered across the United States (and now apparently in other parts of the world) at the last minute, his father informs Jake that he must pick up his younger brother from the airport, since his mother has died and no one in the mother's family accepts him as part of the family. Jake is very excited about this, because for the first time he would meet a brother and he wanted to be a big brother figure for him (and yes... Jake practiced his lousy Aussie accent) Jake only knew his name was Graham, but on the sign it just said "My Aussie younger half-brother" (he didn't put his name because it didn't fit on the sign) While waiting, he noticed something like the good detective he is: a young man was helping a person with his luggage, but with great agility he had stolen the man's wallet. Jake approaches him saying in a low voice "please return the wallet, or no nachos and beer for dinner today, mate" Yes, Jake noticed by the way he spoke that he was Australian, and by certain features that he was from the Peraltas according to In Jake's eyes, Jake was worried that they could be very polar opposites simply because he's a detective and his Aussie brother a thief.

Obviously, there would be Red Crackle, the Red team, the 99 team, VILE, ACME, action and comedy, but I never had the time to write it and since English isn't my forte, the truth only stays in my head many scenes and beautiful moments.

And that's it! Sorry for my long post and if you read it all, I really appreciate it! There is a Red Crackle fic narrated by Gray that if I wanted to do, it would be a one-shot with an optional crossover epilogue, but I hope I can finish it hehehe.

[ultimate-good-dog]

Ultimate good Dog Right Side Round 2

[giantgirlwithatinyheart]

I was going to draw Bluey only but I love Bandit so much🥺 then I decided to put them together!💙

[acceberv]

Dog dads in each other's art style

[eva-knits12]

Stood Up

Trigger warning: being stood up, swearing, angst, fluff

Summary: You're stood up, but you wind up meeting someone else.

Half an hour has passed. I've finished my wine, and I'm hungry. I check my watch. 7:31 p.m. My date hasn't showed up. I'm still waiting at our table. I ask to be cashed out. I'm in tears, and all I want to do is go home, order a pizza, watch a movie with my brother and my bestie, and then go to bed. Thankfully, tomorrow is Saturday, so I can spend the entire day in my PJ's, watching crappy rom coms, knitting, and then ending the day with my book.

Instead, he and his team mates walk in. They take their places at the round booth, order a pizza, and order a pitcher of Coke. The team is minus one, and that's because the person is home, sick with a nasty cold.

"Why did the Pooch come down with man flu? We're short one, and I'm NOT going to forfeit," says the cute blond man with glasses, which makes him look even cuter.

"I'm going to the bar to get us another pitcher of Coke," says Jake, when the first pitcher is gone, and the pizza and cheesy bread have yet to arrive.

"Plus, we're up against the Millennium Falcons tonight, and I am not LOSING to them again," says Jake.

Jake comes up to the bar, and gets a pitcher of Coke. He looks right at me, and I try to smile, but deep down, I'm angry, hungry, and sad.

"Hey, um, we're short one on our pub trivia team. Do you want to join us?" asks the cute blond.

"Sure. Anything to take my mind off that bastard again," I say.

"What's your name?" I ask.

"I'm Jake Jensen," says Jake.

"I'm (y/f/n) (y/l/n)," I say.

I write down my number on a napkin, and give it to Jake. Jake gives me his.

"What's wrong? You have a boyfriend?" asks Jake.

"Well, he's my ex now! He stood me up for the last time," I say.

"Okay, you really don't deserve a guy like him," says Jake.

I hear the ding of an incoming text, and my now ex has yet another excuse. He doesn't have a dog, he was with his co-worker. Okay, my ex isn't only a fucking bastard, he's a cheater.

"Well, I guess I was just the woman he wanted at home, while he was screwing his secretary," I say, trying not to cry.

"He can go to hell, seriously, what's wrong with that guy?" says Jake.

"It gets even better. He knocked her up, so he's at the hospital while she's in Labor," I say.

"Wow! Just wow! You're lucky my friend Aisha is here. She'd go directly to the hospital, shoot his dick off, and wouldn't think twice," says Jake.

Aisha takes one look and pulls me into a hug. She feels that something is wrong, and that something is Al.

"I'm going to shoot that bastard's dick off!" says Aisha. I know she'll do it, because she means business!

"Jake, ask her for her number," says Clay, coming over.

"I already have her number, Clay," says Jake.

"Wait, Jake, did she get stood up?" asks Aisha.

"Yes, that bastard of an ex not only was cheating on me, he knocked up his co-worker" I say, sounding more pissed off than upset. Tomorrow, I'm getting my stuff, with my brother, dad, and I'm making sure they bring shotguns.

"He's at the hospital with her giving birth. The entire five years we were together, he's cheated on me with other women, too," I say.

"Just be glad you ended this, and you're not marrying this guy," says Clay.

I look at the engagement ring on my finger, and Clay's right. I immediately remove it. Tonight, I'm staying with my bestie.

I decide to stay, and play pub trivia. It's helping and it's taking my mind off of things. I call my brother to pick my up, since he had to drive me to the bar. All I wanted to do was go on a date night with my now ex-fiance, instead I got something more.

A few days later, I went back to the house, to get what I had left behind. He comes home, with his mistress, and their baby, with wedding rings on their finger. I'm pissed, to say the least.

"NO! WE'RE DOING THIS NOW! YOU THINK YOU CAN PISS AWAY FIVE YEARS?!" I scream.

I didn't realize that I'm trembling, but I am. Luckily, my bestie and my brother are trying their best to calm me.

"YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A CHEATING BASTARD! GOOD BYE, AL!" I scream, throwing the engagement ring in his face.

"CONGRATS ON YOUR BASTARD CHILD!" I scream, tears streaming down my face.

"IT'S OVER!"

"But, baby, we can work this out. You'll be back, you always come back," says Al.

"She'll come back, knit our baby a blanket, and take care of her," says his mistress.

"LIKE FUCKING HELL I WILL!" I scream, still crying.

Before Al can even make an excuse, and before his mistress can scream at me, I manage to run as fast as I can to my besties car. My brother stays behind, grabs the last box, and just tells Al and his mistress to go to hell. At the same time, I've never felt so liberated. It's as if a huge weight has been lifted, and I notice that I just looked ten years younger rather than twenty years older in the vanity mirror.

With me in my bestie's car, my brother following with a small U-Haul trailer, and me in tears, my bestie tells me something that I just needed to hear in this moment.

"You deserve so much better! Al's a fucking dick, what about that cute guy you met last night?" says Aisha.

"I think I just need a little bit of time before I start dating again. Right now, all I want to do is binge on Ben and Jerry's and binge watch Gilmore Girls, and The Golden Girls" I say.

"Done," says Aisha.

Gilmore Girls has always been my go-to comfort show. So is The Golden Girls.

See, Aisha has been with me every time Al broke my heart, but I stayed. Last night was the kick in the ass that I needed to finally end it, and break free from him. It's as if he had a grip on me, something that I just couldn't explain. I realized that I stayed because I saw the good in him when there was none. I stayed because he said he would change. He didn't. I stayed because he wanted us to work. I wanted that, but he never did. He kept cheating, kept using me, kept taking advantage of me, and most of all, kept breaking my heart. Aisha's right. I deserve better.

"The Losers don't know this, but I told Pooch and Roque to stay home. I knew Al would pull this, and well, let's just say, I came prepared," says Aisha.

"You know me TOO well. We've been besties since we were five," I say.

I spend the next few days at Aisha's while my brother cleans and prepares the spare room in his house that he shares with his girlfriend. Eventually, I move my stuff in. I'm staying there until I can save up for a decent apartment. A studio or one bedroom that allows pets. I have a dog, and I don't want to give her to a shelter. She's been by my side, the entire time. Unfortunately, she really doesn't have much time left. She's just been diagnosed with cancer, which means I'll have to put her down in a few more months. The vet didn't give her much longer, and her prognosis looks grim.

Eventually, I call Jake, thanks to Aisha. My brother, his girlfriend, and Aisha are right. I need to get out of the house sometime, stop moping, and start dating at some point. I guess I was too sad and too settled in my routine to even notice that I was making mistakes at work, dealing with a break up, and thinking about my sick dog. I take a much needed vacation from work. I'm also reading a lot and knitting a lot, and I don't even notice this, either. Sometimes, you're too settled in your routine to even notice things.

I decide to go to pub trivia again. This time, Aisha encourages me to sit next to Jake, which was her plan all along. A few days later, we run into each other at the used bookstore, where he's buying some Manga, some Eckhart Toll books, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, some Star Wars and Star Trek books, some comic books, and graphic novels, and a few other sci-fi books. He also buys some classics, while I'm buying some mysteries, some sci-fi, some contemporary romance novels, some classics, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and some knitting books.

"Hey, stranger," I say.

"Hey! I didn't know that you're shop here," says Jake.

"Just what I need, more books. You're reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance?" I ask.

"Yeah, it's my favorite book. This is my fifth copy," says Jake.

"I'm reading it for my book club, so if you want to join us, please. I'll give you the address," I say.

I write the address down for Jake, and he's giddy. He can't wait to discuss the book.

A few days later, I arrive with the book, that is halfway read. I get my coffee, and I sit down. I wait for someone else, and so far, no one. That is, until Jake arrives.

He's wearing a blue button down, a tie, and he's wearing his glasses, his goatee and his blond hair make him look even cuter. He's carrying the book. Nobody else arrives, and I open up the e-mail app on my phone. We'll discuss it next month. Oh, well. Jake and I discuss it, and we get into a deep discussion about it. Jake's the one. I've only known him a short time, but he's definitely a keeper.

After a while, Sunday coffee dates become a thing. Jake and I go to movies, go for walks in the park, have picnics in the park, even go to his niece's soccer games, we even do pub trivia, go bowling, even go out on regular date nights. Jake and I are now settled into a nice routine, and it feels nice. We even have movie nights, date nights in, lazy Sundays in bed, even romantic baths together. Plus, Jake always wants to hear about my day, and I love hearing about his. I make dinner, which is more often than not. Jake does try to cook, but it always ends up with him ordering takeout because his cooking skills are not exactly questionable, but they're a disaster. We even make Costco and Target runs together, and go grocery shopping together. Jake and I are a normal couple, and do normal couple things. Plus, when I come home from work, Jake and I have dinner, and I watch him play video games. I even go to my knitting circle once a month.

When I had to finally put my dog down, Jake was there for me. He let me cry the entire day, and just wouldn't leave my side. Al hated the dog, but Jake grew to love her for the short time he knew her. Daisy would always run up to him, sit in his lap, and would just want a cuddle from Jake. Jake just held me for the entire day, because he knew I needed that. He even got me flowers the next day to cheer me up. He even watched cheesy, rom coms and silly comedies with me, because he knew that would cheer me up. We even have days where we binge watch Star Wars. He even took some toys, made some toys, and found ways to make me laugh.

Jake is everything that Al isn't. He's a geeky, sweet, adorable goofball. He tried to say I love you for the first time, but he got so flustered, and it was also our first kiss, which made him even more flustered. It was so sweet. It also felt so right.

Fast forward to three years later, where I have an engagement ring on my finger, and I'm expecting twins with Jake. Kids were something that we both wanted, but it was uphill battle with me being diagnosed with endometriosis and low progesterone, basically making me infertile. But, somehow, I got pregnant. Jake was there for me through that, and it just brought us closer. He was even there for me and my family when my dad was in and out of the hospital, and my family grew to love Jake. That even brought me and Jake closer. My cousin's boys adore him. My niece and nephew adore him. We even adopt a dog together.

Jake may not be the most attractive, but he's cute, dorky, sweet, loving, awesome, and amazing partner a girl could ask for. I got lucky. I look at Jake with love and awe, and he looks at me in the same way.

The twins smile wide when Jake is near them. Plus, they laugh a lot when daddy is in the room because daddy always finds a way to make them laugh. Plus, we all love watching Bluey together.

Our song is "I'll Never Let You Go" by Third Eye Blind because it was the song we heard in the coffee house when we were discussing Zen and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance. Every time we hear it, it takes us back to that time, and Anna and Elsa even dance it and sing to it, or try to. I now have a wedding band and engagement ring on my finger and Jake's white gold wedding ring shines in the light.

[misscalming]

HAS ANYONE ELSE SEEN THE BANDIT HEELER X JAKE THE DOG FANART OR AM I THE ONLY ONE????!!!!!!

[mama2bears]

The Storms of Life Chapter 2

Warnings: None...just Tyler and team being sweet

Pairings: Tyler/F. Reader

Chapter 1

Boone had choose to ride in the van with Lily, giving you room in the front seat and the kids in the back seat. Dexter and Dani followed behind.

“You guys like fireworks?” Tyler asked, peeking into the rear view mirror.

“Boom Boom!” Little Harley shouted.

“They're loud! And Cool!” Billy grinned.

“Ready for a show?” he flashed you a grin.

“You really are going to shoot fireworks off the back of your truck?” you asked.

“Yep. I normally shoot them off in a tornado.”

“You're crazy!” you laugh.

“I've been called worse.” Tyler shrugged with a smile.

Dani and Lily stopped their vehicles on the side of the road, “Here we GO!” Tyler make a sharp left and went flying though a open field stopping towards the middle of it.

“Alright...who wants to hit the BOOM button?” Tyler asked. “ME ME ME!” Both kids raised their hands and he laughed.

“Okay...here's what we will do.” he said. “You both come on up here in the front seat. One of you can sit with me and one of you with your mama.”

Billy crawled over to Tyler and settled in his lap while Harley wanted her mama. “Okay guys..get ready... You both are going to mash this button at the same time...then we're going to jump out of the truck to see the show...sound good?”

“Yeah!!” the kids giggled.

Billy put his hand over the red button first and little Harley put hers on top of her brothers. “one...two...BOOM!” Tyler called.

The kids mashed the button and Tyler and you jumped from the truck, each with one of the kids and watched the fireworks shooting off the truck. “AWESOME!” Billy danced around. “Pretty!” Harley smiled.

Tyler held Billy's hand as he walked over to you. “So...am I still crazy?” he asked.

“Yes!” You laugh, “I never thought anyone would even TRY to shoot fireworks off of their truck. And you do THIS in middle of a tornado?” you ask.

“Yep.” Tyler nodded.

“Boys...you all never grow up.” you laugh.

Tyler shrugged, “Maybe we just know how to have more fun.”

Once the fireworks were over he helped you secure the kids in the backseat again and opened the door for you.

“Thank you.” you nodded.

He jogged around to the drivers side and headed out the field, back to the road. “You guys are going to love my mom. Her name is Cindy. You guys like animals?” he asked.

“Yes...” both kids grinned.

“We have about a hundred acres. It was my granddad's farm and he passed it down to my dad. I suppose someday I'll be running it. We used to raise bulls for the rodeo, but after my dad passed, we just have our pets. Sometimes we might board horses here and there.”

“You live there now?” you asked.

“Yeah. My dad passed a few years back. It's just my mom and me now, so I help her whenever I am not out chasing.” Tyler turned into a long gravel driveway, “Well...here we are.”

He pulled up next to the front porch. Dani and Lily parked the other vehicles behind his truck.

Cindy was standing on the front porch waiting for you. Tyler got out and jogged over, opening the door for you and helping you out, then he opened the back door and lifted each kid out.

Four dogs meet you at the truck with wagging tails, “The shepherd is Flash because he's so fast. The blue heeler is Chase because he loves chasing everything..cats, chickens, goats...you name it. The yellow lab is Jake and the black lab is Bear. They'll all friendly dogs unless you are an animal that don't belong here. They protect the goats and chickens from the coyotes.” Tyler petted each dog as he introduced them.

“Mom, this is Y/N, Billy, and Harley.” he smiled. “Guys, this is my mom, Cindy.”

“Hello. Nice to meet you.” you smile.

“Hi Ms. Cindy.” Billy smiles at her.

“Hi.” Harley says shyly from behind your back.

“Well hello!” she greets you and the kids. “You know what...I was just fixing to make some cookies...who wants to help me?”

“Me!” Billy raised his hand.

“I like rocket rip wookies.” Harley smiled.

“Chocolate Chips are my FAVORITE!” Cindy smiled.

“Hey, if I help do I get cookies too?” Boone asked.

“YOU can have dinner if you help make it.” she shot Boone a playful look, “And I suppose a cookie too.”

“Hey, I am gonna show Y/N around a little bit.” Tyler said., “We'll be out in the barn if you need us.”

“You two go have fun. I'll bring the kids out to see the animals after the cookies are made.” Cindy shooed you and Tyler away with a wave of her hand.

“If you don't mind me asking...what happened to your house?” he asked softly, shuffling his feet on the ground as you two slowly walked to the barn.

“We used to have a little farm.” you tell him with a sigh. “It wasn't much, we had two horses, a dog, a few cats and some chickens. The kids aren't old enough to really remember it. After my husband and parents died I had to sell the farm. We couldn't afford the payments. My parents had a loan out on their house so it had to go to the bank. The life insurance just wasn't enough to save either house.” you fight back the tears. “We took the money we got and brought a house just outside of town...six months ago a tornado blew it away. There was nothing left.” you bite your lip and Tyler gives you a gentle hug, “I am so sorry. You didn't have insurance?” he asked softly.

You shook your head, “not nearly enough. A company called Storm Par came by and offered a cash offer. They said they were trying to help and I didn't know what else to do. I took the cash offer but it wasn't enough to get another house. A single parent working a dead end diner job I couldn't afford mortgage payments...so we got what we could fit into the car and that became our home.” silent tears rolled down your cheek. “Later on down the road, I found out that Storm Par pretty much stole the property. Even with the house gone, the property was worth a lot more then what they paid.” you wiped the tears away, “I love it here in Arkansas, I really do, but I just don't know what's right anymore. I married young, had children young, and now here I am a single mom, a widow, and homeless. What's next?”

Tyler offered you a smile, “You just need a few good friends to help you, that's all. It's takes a village to raise kids.”

“I need a village right about now.” you sigh.

“How about a handful of tornado wranglers?” he raised an eyebrow at you.

You shrug, “I'll take what I can get.”

“Great.” he stopped in front of a gate to the pasture. “How about this. I'll give you a ride into work tomorrow and just call me when your done with your shift. I don't expect to be out chasing storms tomorrow. Between all of us we can get you back and forth to work each day until you are able to get another car.”

“Thank you. That would be such a relief. They told me if I missed one day or was late again they would fire me. I definitely can't afford that.”

“Sounds like you may need a better boss.” he said.

“A better boss and a better job, but there's just nothing around here. I married just out of school and then life gets in the way. I never had the chance to go to college or anything.”

“Tell me...if you could do anything...what would be your dream job?” he asked, leaning against the fence rail.

“Photography.” you say without a second thought. “I used to love taking pictures.”

He nodded, “What did you take pictures of? People? Animals?”

“Everything! People, animals, flowers, storms, houses, even food.” you laugh.

“And you never got into photography, why?”

“Couldn't afford a camera, had to start work full time right out of school so never had time to devote to taking photos or taking classes or anything like that. It's like sometimes I wonder if there's life out there or has it already passed me by.”

You turn, hearing Billy and Harley yelling happily, “Mommy Mommy! We made cookies and had milk and now Ms. Cindy is gonna let us pet the horses!”

Laughing, you wrap your arms around your children hugging them close, “You know how I just said that I wondered if there's life out there?” you say looking up at Tyler. He nods and you smile, “This is it. These two little monsters here are my life...and I wouldn't trade them for the world.”

You and Tyler tag along behind his mom as she shows the kids each animal and even gives them a bottle to feed the goats with.

“So, have you always wanted to be a storm chaser?” you ask.

“No.” he said quickly. “I got started off in the rodeo. I was a bull rider. Then I got my head stomped on by one too many bulls and figured collage would be better for my brain.” he smiled, “I still wanted that thrill, that excitement. So I studied meteorology and met my team and then here we are. I love what I do, but definitely wasn't on my radar when I first started out.”

“Can we ride the horsey?” Harley was asking you with her big round eyes. “I love the horsey.”

“What one is your favorite?” Tyler scooped her up in his arms as you both walked over to where the horses were. “Dat one!” She pointed at a paint with one blue eye and one brown eye. “We call that one Baby.” he said. “She's a real gentle horse.”

“I love this one.” Billy was hugging the muzzle of a large black horse. “That there is Tucker. He's a good boy too.” Tyler said petting the side of the horses neck. He pointed to a tan horse out in the field, “That one there is Denver. He's older and a bit more shy, but very gentle.” he turned and looked at you, “You said you had horses at one time...did you ride?”

“Been a few years.” you answer.

“It's like riding a bike, you never forget.” he chuckled, “What you say we take the kids for a ride?”

“Can we mommy? Can we?” the kids started begging.

“I guess so, if it's okay with Mr. Tyler and Ms. Cindy.”

“You guys go have a good time. I am going to help Boone and the guys get some burgers and hot dogs on the grill.”

“Let's go.” Tyler handed you the reins for each horse and you were showing the kids how to put them on while he got the blankets and saddles.

“Harley, since you like Baby so much, would you like to ride with your mama on Baby?”

She nodded with a big smile. Tyler double checked the saddle and made sure it was tightened good, then held the reins while you placed Harley in the saddle, then pulled yourself up in one quick motion.

He handed you the reins then scooped Billy up in his arms, “It's you and me on Tucker. Is that okay with you buddy?”

Billy nodded leaning over to pet the horses long mane. Tyler placed him gently in the saddle then swung up himself, grabbing up the reins.

He made sure to keep the horses side by side as he lead you though the pasture and to a field of wildflowers. “It's peaceful out here.” he said, “I like to ride out here sometimes just to clear my mind.”

“It's beautiful.” you say.

“Can we pick some flowers for mommy's birthday?” Harley asked.

“When's mommy's birthday?” Tyler asked with a sly grin, looking from you to your daughter and back again.

“I...um...I think tomorrow?”

You laughed lightly, “No sweetie, it's not tomorrow. It's Friday, and I don't need any flowers. How about you draw me a picture?” you ask.

“Are you still gonna spend the day with us like you told our baby sitter?” Billy asked.

“Oh honey, I don't know right now, okay? We'll see how things go, but just as soon as I can I will spend the whole day with you. That's all I want for my birthday.”

“You know what.” Tyler said stopping his horse, “I think we need to pick your mama some wildflowers for her birthday now. Then maybe tomorrow you guys draw a picture?”

“Yeah! Thank you Mr. Tyler.” Harley smiled.

“There's no need for picking the flowers.” You protested, even as Tyler was already off his horse and lifting Billy down. “Sure we do.” he grinned, taking Harley from you and holding the reins while you dismounted.

He stood next to you as you both watched the kids running around picking all the flowers they wanted. “I loved growing up here. It was such freedom. Such peace and quite.” he said quietly. “I thought the whole entire world was at my back door.”

“I've always lived in the country.” you said. “I grew up on a little farm too. I don't like cities. Too big, too noisy. I can't hear my self think.”

“Ain't that the truth.” he grinned.

“Okay, we got flowers.” both kids came running back with a handful each.

“They are beautiful.” you hug each one and give them a quick kiss on the cheek, then turn to Tyler. “Thank you for this. You didn't have to do any of this. You have completely taken their mind off of everything that has happened and put them more at ease, gave them a little bit of normalcy in this chaos. How can I ever repay you?” you ask.

“Oh, I don't know.” he shrugged, lifting Harley up into the saddle and waiting for you to mount the horse before handing the reins back to you. He placed Billy back in the saddle and swung up, turning the horse around and you both start heading back towards the house at a slow walk.

“Maybe consider coming to work for me?” he asked after a moment.

“W..what?” you stumbled.

“You said you wanted to be a photographer, right?”

“Yeah, but I don't have any training...”

“Naw, I don't believe in that training crap. No one on my team has a former education, but they got more experience then any storm chaser out there. I could use a photographer on the team. Just get the shots. Boone and Lily handles the videos, but we can always use stills to sell. Also you have a vast amount of experience. You can post to our YouTube channel with support and advice to help others who are facing what you already faced. You've lost two homes, your husband, and your parents. All from a tornado. You know what a rip off Storm Par. You can bring comfort and support to people that we can't. You can reach out to people across the world on You Tube with your story.”

“I don't have a camera or anything. And I don't know who would even care to hear my story. It's just one of many.” you start.

“If you come to work for my team, then it's my responsibility to provide a camera. You'd be surprised at who would want to hear your story and how many people you can help with it. You have actually experienced this, and maybe you could put a dent in Storm Par's scam game.”

“I can't be on the road so long. I can't leave the kids.”

Tyler nodded, “I know and I wouldn't ask you to. We'll talk to my mom and I am sure she'd be happy to watch the kids when you are gone, but we will stay just within a few hours. Even if the team and I travel further away, I'll make sure you are home every night with the kids. What do you say? Wanna join the team?”

“What's the pay like? I don't think it can get much worse then the diner, but I am going to need a another car and I need to start saving to try and find a place to rent or something. I most defiantly can't take any kind of pay cut or lack of work.”

“Let me talk to my team tonight and see what we can come up with, okay? I'll make you an official job offer by tomorrow.”

“Sounds like a good plan to me. Thank you, for even considering me.” you smile

“No problem.”

The rest of the ride was in silence.

“I am going to get the horses put up.” Tyler said, “Then after dinner would it be okay if I took you to the store and got a few things that you will need for the kids?” he asked.

“I couldn't ask you to do that. We'll be okay.” you protest.

“Hey...it's okay to get a little help. It takes a village, remember? You pretty much lost everything you owned in a tornado. Let me help with a few things. Some clothes, toys, things like that.”

“I'll pay you back, for everything.”

“Don't worry about it.” he smiled, “we'll work something out later.”

“Thank you. You are like a angel sent from heaven or something.” you hold back the tears that threatened to fall. No one has ever reached out to help you like this and you truly were grateful.

Tyler laughed, “Oh I know plenty of people that will disagree with you on that one.”

“Y/N...bring the kids and come on over here!” Cindy was calling to you, “I've got those rooms ready for you.”

“Go ahead, I'll meet you at the house in a few.” Tyler smiled, watching you and the kids walk up to the house. 'What the hell has that tornado blew into my life.' he thought grinning. Things just felt so natural with you and he couldn't explain it. It felt like you belonged here.

“My room is downstairs,” Cindy was showing you and the kids around the house. “There's the kitchen, dining room, and living room. The washer and dryer is right behind that door there.” she pointed and lead you upstairs.

“Tyler's room is on the far end of the hall and there's a bathroom next to his room. There's two other bedrooms on this end with a bathroom.” she was explaining. “When they first got started, the team used to sleep here, so there's two twin beds in each room. I've cleaned them up, put fresh sheets on each bed, and got the bathroom cleaned for you. You and the kids can have your own bathroom down here on this end.”

“I wouldn't want to take the rooms away from the team.” you started.

“Oh no, you wouldn't be. That was a few years ago when they were just getting formed. Everyone has their own place within about an hour or so from here now. They don't stay here over night anymore. They take whatever chance they can to go back home between the storms.”

“Thank you so much.” you smile, giving a hug to Cindy. “How much am I going to owe you for all this?”

“Oh dear, don't worry about that. Maybe you can help me around the house with the animals and cleaning, cooking, and stuff. When you aren't working that is. I'll be happy to keep the kids here with me when you're working. You won't owe me a thing for that. This big old house gets empty when I am here all alone. Frankly, I am going to enjoy the company.”

“I'll be happy to help anywhere I can.” you promise. “Thank you so much again. I don't know what we would have done if Tyler didn't come by at just the right time or if you weren't kind enough to open your home to us.”

“We all need somebody, sweet girl.” Cindy patted your back, “Come on now. Let's eat!”

* * * * *

After dinner, everyone helped clean up and then the rest of the team headed off to their own homes for a few days before the next storm system developed. Cindy had offered to watch the kids and get them ready for bed while Tyler took you to the store and picked up some things that would be needed in the foreseeable future.

“Mr. Tyler, this is too much.” You were saying as he loaded two car seats into the shopping cart, which was already filled with clothes, boots, toys, bath stuff, and various kinds of drinks and snacks.

“You can call me Tyler, you know.” he smiled at you, “We are friends now...I would think.”

“We are.” you agreed, “But this is all too much.”

“It's all things you need. You and the kids need pajamas to sleep in, you need several changes of clothes for the week, you need brushes and bubble bath and things like that. Things guys know nothing about, but I know you need it.” he smiled. “It's not safe nor legal to drive without the kids in a car seat. You've GOT to have a car seat if we take them anywhere. The kids will need snacks and juice boxes and things like that. They are going to need several toys. Not just one, but they need several to choose from.”

“They've done without for a while now. We're used to it. We can get by until I get on my feet again.”

“I know you guys can get by and I know you can get on your feet again.” he said, “Let me help you along the way though. This is just some stuff to get you settled into mom's house for a while. That's all.”

You nod and wrap your arms around him in a hug, “Thank you Tyler. You really are a life savior.”

“No problem. I am happy to help out.” he said, “That's how my mama raised me.”

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