OTIS'S CHILHOOD

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OTIS!

The next morning Otis brings breakfast to Hanna and Olivia, they had just waked up when Otis appeared – Good morning! – Otis was really happy that day, in fact; maybe he fell in love with Olivia

Hanna noticed the way they were looking each other, so she rose – I'm going to leave the young lovers alone – she giggle at the same time she gave to Otis a small slap on his bottom, when Hanna said that He and Olivia had a moment of uncomfortable silence; Olivia giggled at the same time her cheek became rosy Otis do the same, except that he rubbed his forehead

Otis opened his mouth, he was about to say something but Olivia interrupted him – Thanks for make me feel welcome – she looked down, Olivia's cheek were so rosy, Otis took her hoof and kissed it – You're welcome – Otis sat next to Olivia and started to talk about lots of things, where she was born, her family, a boyfriend maybe; stuff like that

Olivia started to talk – well, I born on a small barnyard, far from here; I had no family, only Hanna and me and no, I don't have a boyfriend – she giggled when Otis looked straight to her eyes when she said "I don't have a boyfriend" but sighed when she remember that she will leave the barnyard soon, she hugged Otis; the sweet aroma of her soft cowhide move something inside him: his mother, he sighed too and hugged her with all of his strength

Meanwhile, Hanna was walking around the barnyard – Hi Hanna, nice to meet ya – a dog came closer to her, it was Duke, the young Duke – oh, hi; I think I haven't the pleasure to meet you – Duke took his hand and showed her the barnyard – Duke, how's the farmer looks like? – Duke smiled her – well, he's vegetarian; so you don't have to worry –

Hanna looked around. The animals were having great fun: Pig was jumping in the mud, Miles was playing with the young calves and Ben was walking straight to her and Duke – Good morning, Hanna – Hanna gave a step forwards – Thanks, you have a wonderful barnyard –

Ben blinked – you're welcome; enjoy the day – he went to fulfill his leadership duties, after Ben left, Peck appeared – um, Hanna… - when Hanna saw him she looked down with a small smile – Hi Peck –

Duke left them alone, Peck gave another step forwards – Hanna, I'm sorry if I did something wrong – Hanna looked at his eyes – it's okay Peck, is just… - Hanna's cheeks become rosy – That was my first kiss –

Hanna laughed – you probably think this is a silly reason for having left you alone last night – Peck took his hand and kissed her cheek – it's okay, that was my first kiss too – Hanna sighed and gave him a sweet smile

Meanwhile, Duke was talking with Pig – Hey, Pig… how's everything? - Pig came closer to Duke – almost done, OH MY; Otis will be so happy! –

Duke covered Pig's mouth – Shhh, we don't want to spoil his birthday surprise –

Back with Otis and Olivia, Otis took her to see the most beautiful view in the whole barnyard: Ben's hill; when they arrived Ben was there, he was surprised to see them there – Hello there – Ben said hi to Olivia, she smiled at the same time she and Otis were walking straight to him

-You two make a charming couple! – Ben giggled and Otis's eyes were wide open – Dad! – Olivia giggled; Ben invited them to sit on the grass with him

They sat with Ben – So, Otis; tell me a little more about you –

Otis was holding her hoof – Sure, what would you like to know? – Olivia looked at Ben – I haven't seen your mother, how's she? – Otis sighed

-She… - he didn't say something else, so Ben explained her – Otis's mother passed away long time ago, Otis arrived to the barnyard when he was just a little calf –

Olivia frowned – But, you are Otis's father, right? – Ben shook his head – I'm his adoptive father –

She looked at Otis – Oh, sorry Otis, I shouldn't asked for your mother – Otis sighed again and looked at her eyes – It's okay, he's my dad, and nothing will change that –

Ben rubbed Otis's head – yea, I had taking good care of this little prankster! – The three cows laughed. Near sunset Otis, Olivia and Ben returned home, the whole barnyard was quiet – did I miss something? – Otis asked when he heard the barn's door opening, Otis and Olivia entered first; Ben was smiling when he saw Otis's face when the lights turned on and everybody shouted

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY OTIS!"