Melanie giggled. "I think I embarrassed him."
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Myrna blushed. "Ummmmm................." She took another bite to stall. (lol)
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"Wes... but I miss Mamma and Duddy." He sat up looking around as if he wasn't sure where he was then he got up.
The stallion took his colt and thanked Lana.
"Are you sure you will be okay with him.. I mean you just got back... you need some time to grieve sir." Lana was concerned.
"I just need to hold him....... " He walked out with his colt.
Lana started crying feeling terrible for him.
The stallion carried his foal he had never met before and walked towards town. He found a shady spot and let the foal toddle along in the grass. The he started weeping about his wife.
(Okay I just made myself tear up)
Farris put a hand on Braxton's shoulder. "I am sorry to hear that...Braxton... that is unfortunate. Were they winter foals?"
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Thrai was quiet a moment. "That is kind of you Emily. I might take you up on that offer. I am terrible at cooking." He smirked. Then his comm beeped and he started reading it.
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"He'll get over it." Kaliska giggled, shaking her head.
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Barrett reddened deeply. He stuffed his mouth with his bearclaw to keep himself from saying any more.
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Jasmine's green eyes turned sad. "I miss my mama too, Red." she said, hugging him.
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"Nope.... healthy... then dead..." Braxton grunted. "My mares were distraught.. but I didn't care...." he let out a long, looong saddened sigh. "I do now."
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Jesslyn looked up, paled, then looked down at her food. Emily smiled, but didn't say anything. Max just kept eating.

P)
"You bet he will. ow babies.. know anything about them?" Melanie inquired.
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"You are very handsome... I um I like you a lot." She had a dry lump in her throat and fumbled for a cup sticking it under the milk fountain in the center of the table.
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Red cuddled with her slowly wagging his tail. "Lub you Jammy."
The stallion took out the bottle and snacks that Lana gave him after he had a good cry then he held his son and fed him. "You look like her... you really do." He kissed the colt.
Ferris felt rocks inside. "Where are your mares no Braxton?"
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Thrain chewed on a roll as he read then he replied and put the comm back in his pocket. He noticed Jesslyn "You okay?
Kaliska blushed deeply. "A little... but only what Leandra taught me.." she shrugged.
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Barrett smiled. "Thank you Myrna.." he said, his voice lower than usual, as his grateful emotions showed.
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Jasmine hugged him tight. "I love you too Red.." she sighed softly.

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"I sold them all. Except for Jasmine's mother. I really did love her.... she was different... she was willing, kind, and never once complained about her work..." a small smile played at his lips. "Jasmine is the spitting image of her." he mentioned. Then blinked. "So anyways, when I decided to leave, I took her along. I didn't know she was in foal. She didn't tell me." he fell silent, and then the ranch house came into view.
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Jesslyn nodded quickly. "Yes, of course." she said, then went back to eating. Max looked at Thrain and Jesslyn, then at Emily, and kept eating. Emily spread butter on her roll and then cleared her throat. "So, Jess, I plan to volunteer at the foster home.. and Thrain thinks it would be a good idea if you could help." she smiled, and looked at her granddaughter. "Would you like to?" she asked. Jesslyn looked up from her food at her grandmother, then at Thrain, and then down again. The idea didn't really thrill her. She shrugged and replied, "Sure, I guess so."
"Is Leandra a friend?" Melanie smiled. "One that you remember?"
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Myrna drank her milk then daintily wiped her lips and smiled at him. "You're welcome." Her gaze meeting his.
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"You stay wit me foreber Jammy? Mummy keep u too." He smiled wagging his tail. (he is so cute!)
Ferris placed a hand on Braxton's shoulder. "I am sorry Braxton.... She sounded like a very good mare. And you should not be so ashamed... and you sought to change and do what was right and good. Not many are willing to leave what they now or change their ways." Ferris eyed the farm house ahead. "Jasmine is fortunate.. I wish I had a dad like you."
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Thrain chewed on a buttered roll and smiled at the same time. "Good food Emily. Maybe I will crash your party more often."
Kaliska nodded. "Yes... I helped her on their farm once... I think.."
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Barrett grinned, and then reached for another pastry. He winked at Myrna.
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(Aww!)
Jasmine smiled. "I want to.. but my daddy needs my help at home. I'll come everyday though." she promised.
"Ahh.." Braxton shrugged. "Sure you do..." he thumped Ferris on the back affectionately, and picked up his pace. "We're a bit late. C'mon."
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"We would like that.... and I'm sure your stomach would too." Emily smiled, and took a bite of pasta.
"Ah.. well we know that in you somewhere you already raised children. It should come easier to you.... Not your baby will look like an elf. That is normal, we get our light pattern at the age of 5. So don;t think you did anything wrong. But if that baby is born with one.. it means that baby is very special." She smiled.
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Myrna blushed, then leaned against hi as she finished up her bear claw. (I want one!)
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"Me go wit you." He frowned.
The stallion carried his foal back towards Lana's. She had just served up the food. "Jasmine lunch!"
The farmers daughter was out feeding the pigs. She was stunningly beautiful with a cream coat and golden brown flowing hair that ran down to her knees. Ferris was instantly star struck. He had seen her in town once before, but she was much younger then. He stood there staring with his mouth gaping open.
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"Yes it would." He chuckled. "I really should learn how to cook." He mentioned sheepishly.
Kaliska felt giddy with excitement. "Why is it special?" she asked.
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(Me too! Mmmmmmmmm)
Barrett then drank some milk. He smiled at Myrna. (Do you want to timeskip to the morning?)
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"I wish Red, but I have to ask my dad." Jasmine said, ruffling his curls. Then she heard Lana. "C'mon buddy, lets go eat." she said to Red, and motioned for the 10 year old to come too.
(Oh chic...... tsk tsk tsk....xD)
Braxton didn't notice, and kept walking. He waved to the farmer, who was his friend, and trotted up to him. "Hello Chester!" he said, shaking his hand. Chester grinned. "Good to see you again Braxton." Chester had a rich, dark golden coat like his daughter, with bleached red hair. "Come to see the animals?" he asked. Braxton glanced over at Ferris, and gave him a hard elbow to the gut. "Yep. We're looking for breeding meat stock." he told him. Chester nodded. "I got just what you're lookin' for. Follow me." he walked over to the pen his daughter was feeding and motioned to the pigs inside. "These are guinea hogs. Short, compact, hardy pigs with a friendly attitude. Good tasting meat too." he gave his daughter a look, telling her to introduce herself.
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Emily smiled. "Jesslyn is one of the best cooks I know. She always comes up with delicious meals." she smiled at her granddaughter. Jesslyn only blushed. Max snorted. "A stallion could get fat on her food." he joked.