Candles in the Wind is the eighteenth episode in the fifth season of the CBC drama Heartland. It originally aired March 25, 2012.
Synopsis[]
When a mystery horse arrives at Heartland, Amy and Ty are sent down a path that will alter their lives. Ty plans on proposing to Amy and is struggling to find the right moment to propose. Shane shows up at Heartland and Tim and Miranda realize they have to take into consideration what he wants.
Plot[]
Renard sends Amy a horse named Zephyr with a riddle to solve. Amy works Spartan and Zephyr together and makes great progress. Renard offers her an audition for his travelling show, Dark Horse. Amy does well and is offered a two-year contract but turns it down to continue helping horses that need her. Ty purchases an engagement ring but has trouble finding the right moment because Amy does not want change. Ty ask Jack's permission to marry Amy, which Lou overhears. Ty is about to propose when Amy says they shouldn't ever stand in each other's way. While Ty recovers, Amy finds the ring and looks unenthused. Shane arrives at Heartland and Ty advises him to tell his parents what he wants. Tim and Miranda call off their lawyers and settle things themselves, keeping in mind what Shane wants. Tim, Miranda, and Shane spend time together as a family, and it is decided to let Shane go between them without a set schedule. Peter drives Lou crazy making plans for their two-year anniversary. He sets up a beautiful evening for them at the Dude Ranch. Jack decides to go to Paris to be with Lisa.