Apple Bloom wrote a story about how her big brother Mac and Uncle Caramel are a couple of secret agents. And given what the story contained, Cheerilee wanted the couple to see what she made for themselves.
It's been a few days since Apple Bloom has seen her brother's boyfriend, Caramel. She asks why, and while finding out that he has been feeling down she also learns of the reasoning. As it turns out, some ponies have a problem with the two.
Troy asks Big Macintosh for some pointers on how to hit the low notes like he can while singing. During this session, he reveals that the director of Bridleway has been harassing him based on his looks not matching his body. Big Macintosh relates.
Life isn't interesting for Caramel, as nothing interesting ever happens. Friends were rare. By that he means rarely a reality. He had adjusted to this routine and reached a somewhat comfortable spot in life. Then along came Big Macintosh.
Caramel and Big Macintosh have been dating for a little over two years now, and with the Apple Family Reunion approaching Big Macintosh struggles to decide if he's ready to invite Caramel and take their relationship to the next level.
Caramel is the new stallion in town, and is finding settling in and finding work more than a little difficult. However, everything's about to turn upside down when he has a chance run-in with Big Macintosh and a bond of friendship is forged.
While traveling to spend time with the Apple Family for Hearths Warming Eve, both Big Macintosh and Caramel must find a way to entertain themselves while waiting to resume their journey due to a blizzard stopping their train in its literal tracks.
Sweet Apple Acres is in trouble and the teenage Big McIntosh is just too darn stubborn to admit that he needs help. It's not long before the community of Ponyville step in, but the help Big Mac receives may not be entirely what he was expecting