Dreams are complicated and strange. But when dreams get so out of control that even Princess Luna can't control them, it means one thing- those dreams have something to do with reality.

Caramel had always dreaded Hearts and Hooves Day. This year merely reinforced his opinions.
He never seemed to hold onto somepony for long. He had no idea until today that a relationship could be made and broken in one day.
Broken, he returns to Sweet Apple Acres in his habit of saying his goodbyes until next week. Also to once more think on what could most likely never be between him and a certain cowgirl pony.
He had no idea what awaited him once he opened the door.
Image created by asdflove on DeviantART and used with permission.

Ever since they got back from the hospital, Caramel has been very unsure of himself. How can he be a dad when he screws up so much? How can he be expected to care for something so helpless? He doesn't know. But, sometimes, the smallest things can make the biggest difference.

This story is a sequel to 9 Hours Earlier- Prequel of Angel Kisses

Young Applejack comes home, and she has tears in her eyes. When her Granny asks her what is wrong, she learns that on Applejack's first day of school she was bullied by her classmates because of her freckles. Luckily, a certain pony has a cure for tears, and a bandage for broken hearts.

The Apple Family will be first to tell you how great of a pony Applejack is. She's hard-working, faithful, strong, and even honest!

...She's also pretty tolerant of other ponies' faults too.

But when Sweet Apple Acres needs some extra help, and a certain forgetful earth pony is assigned to work alongside Applejack, will she lose that tolerance, or will she end up feeling more than just aggravation for this clumsy stallion?

A CaramelXApplejack ( CaraJack / AppleMel ) fanfiction.