//------------------------------// // Big Mac’s Girlfriend // Story: A Bright Day Of Fatherhood // by Lonely Fanboy48 //------------------------------// Big Mac didn’t tell his father until they got back on with their hike. However unlike the stops they had, their next stop didn’t happen, since their destination is farther than they expected. With Big Mac leading the way, Applejack never understood what her brother is trying to do, while her father is losing his breath after walking for so long. “Can you please tell me where we’re going?” Bright Mac panting. Once Big Mac stopped, he pointed at Starlight’s Village. “Is that Starlight’s Village?” Applejack asked. “Why there?” “There’s something I wanted to show you and I think this is the time you should know…” He blushed until he finished his words. “...I have a girlfriend.” “A girlfriend?” His father gasped. “You never told me you had a girlfriend.” Applejack added. “Well soon, you’re going to meet her.” Her brother looked at her sister. They entered the village as they see everypony who’s living there, enjoying their Saturday with their activities. Big Mac looked at his surroundings to find the girl, however she isn’t outside. So he came up to her house with his family from behind as he knocked on the door. It didn’t take long until his girlfriend opened the door revealing herself. “Hello Big Mac.” She smiled as she notice two ponies behind him. “Isn’t that Applejack?” “Yes and she’s my sister.” Big Mac answered. “And this is my father, Bright Mac.” “Well it’s a pleasure to meet your relatives. Come all in, I got apple pie in my fridge.” She giggled as his boyfriend and his family enters her house. “My name is Sugar Belle by the way.” As Bright Mac and Applejack took a seat on one of the couches in the room, Big Mac decided to help Sugar Belle slice the pie for his family to eat. Bright Mac saw his son helping a pony who’s respectful and kind, just like Pear Butter. While he’s still afraid of where Big Mac is going with Sugar Belle, he’s at least proud of him. Big Mac handed parts of sliced apple pie to his sister and father as he and Sugar Belle took their seat together. “I came by, because me and my family are on a hike to spend our Saturday together.” He explained. “That’s a good thing, because you told me you like going on hikes.” Sugar eating her slice of pie. “Well, the Apple Family sometimes do that, whenever we go out  together in Equestria.” Applejack added. “So true.” Big Mac commented. “Actually, my son wanted to help me for something.” Bright Mac said.” Right son?” Big Mac almost lost track on what he’s supposed to do for his father. “Yes I do. We came because my father is having a hard time getting along with Apple Bloom.” “Your little sister?” Sugar tilting her head. “Yes.” Applejack wanted to help but she never thought her brother would do something like this. In Starlight’s Village, she knew that Starlight Glimmer needed to fix her mistakes but one of her villagers being Big Mac’s girlfriend didn’t came in her mind. “Unlike me and Applejack, my father couldn’t find a way to show his support to Apple Bloom.” Big Mac replied. “Really?” Sugar wondered. Then Bright Mac decided to help fill in. “I don’t want to waste your day, but I’m just going to say that having three siblings,” He bit on his bottom lip in his stress of finding the words about being a father to Apple Bloom. “I can only handle two…” Applejack not only felt shocked but her heart broke a little. For the longest time he met his father after he came back, she would never feel the same way about his issues with her little sister again. Big Mac and Sugar Belle also couldn’t believe from what they heard from Bright Mac. They didn’t know how to continue with the conversation after the unbelievable opinion that came out. Bright Mac took notice of the ponies staring at him in shock and speechlessness. “Okay, I’m not saying Apple Bloom isn’t a bad daughter in fact she’s a great daughter like Applejack it’s just….” “Just what?” Applejack retorted. “It’s just……” Bright tries to finish the words but he couldn’t find them. It made it too difficult for him to express more when he’s steps away from offending his family in such a off father and daughter relationship. “I just can’t say it.” “Well...Then, what are we supposed to do if you won’t tell us?” Sugar Belle asked. “You don’t have to help us, my son thought he can help me but I’m just not in the mood to talk about Apple Bloom right now.” He signed in a depressing tone from his voice. Applejack decided to finish her slice of apple pie while she gets off her seat. “We should probably leave now.” “Your right, coming here wasn’t the best idea.” Big Mac added. “But at least it’s nice for your family to come over. I hope I get the chance to meet your mother.” Sugar smiled as all of her guests handed her the plates. “Whenever we have the time to throw a party at Sweet Apple Acres, you’re invited.” Big Mac giving his girlfriend a hug. The Apple Family head to the door and leave Sugar Belle’s house. As for Bright Mac, he can’t even think about continuing the hike due to the mistakes he did today. But soon, he has to make things right for his son and daughter.