The Apple Family were busy picking apples for one of their special parties.
“I hope this goes well.” Apple Bloom wondered.
“Don’t worry, sis.” Applejack said. “We’ll get through this.”
Granny Smith comes out to see how this are going.
“How are ya’ doing, AJ?” Granny Smith asked.
“We’re working as hard as we can, Granny.” Applejack informed. “But, with Big Mac sidelined, it’s a bit harder than we expected.”
“How’s about taking a break for lunch. I’ll call for extra help.”
Inside, The Apple Sisters enjoy some sandwiches and water. Applejack looks at her brother, Big Macintosh. He sprained his ankle earlier that morning. This slowed things down a bit.
“I’m sorry, Applejack.” Big Mac said sadly. “I’d gladly help y’all. But, with this sprain, I’m helpless.”
“Just rest, Big Mac.” Applejack comforted. “We’ll get through this.”
“Applejack!” Granny Smith called out. “I brought the help we need.”
In steps a marigold skinned girl with wavy vermillion colored hair, brown spots on her skin, horns on her head, and pointed ears.
“I should’ve known Granny would call you.” Applejack said.
“Who is she?” Apple Bloom wondered.
“Sis, this here is Gillian Giraffe from the Grazy Grasslands.”
“Granny Smith told me that you’re one person short.” Gillian said. “So, she asked for my help.”
Apple Bloom was a bit confused. “How can she help us?”
“From what I heard,” Applejack figured, “Gillian has her own apple orchard back in her home. She’s probably used to this.”
“Oh.”
Gillian went over to see Big Mac. “Don’t worry, Big Macintosh. You’ll be okay.”
“Thank you kindly, ma’am.” Big Mac replied.
Soon, a small giraffe came in to the room, and started to nuzzle Big Mac.
“Where’d y’all come from?” Big Mac wondered.
Applejack giggles as she approaches the giraffe. “Howdy, Pawl. Helping my brother get over his bum ankle?”
The giraffe named Pawl nodded, knowing Applejack was right. Later, Gillian, Pawl, and the Apple Sisters continued their work by the Apple trees. With the baskets full, they were all satisfied.
“Looks like we’re ready for our party tonight.” Applejack figured.
Apple Bloom approached the visitor. “Thanks for your help, Gillian.” Pawl approached them and cuddled Apple Bloom. She turns and pets the giraffe. “Thank you too, Pawl.”
“It was our pleasure, Apple Sisters.” Gillian replied proudly. “Let’s get these apples ready to make cider out of them.”
“Yee-Haw!” Applejack and Apple Bloom cheered as they take their baskets into the barn.