I kept away from Rhubarb for the rest of that day.

He became very upset and excluded, so I finally decided to talk to him. I took a deep breath and trotted over.

"Hi." I said uncertainly.

"Oh. Hi Sadie." He replied sadly.

"I'm sorry I ignored you all day. I-I wsn't feeling too good." I said. It was half true!

"It's okay." He answered.

"So what's wrong?" He asked.

I couldn't tell him here! Other horses were here.

"Erm…can we talk somewhere else?" I whispered.

Rhubarb nodded.

We walked to the back of the field where no horses were.

"Okay, so what's this big dark secre you're hiding?" Rhubarb joked.

"It's not funny-this is serious!" I replied in despair.

Rhubarb looked serious. "what is it?" he asked, shocked. "Has someone upset you? If they have, I'll…"

"No Rhubarb! I…I'm pregnant." I whispered.

His eyes widened.

"Who is he? Did he hurt you? I'm going to get him for this!" Rhubarb hissed to himself.

"Roo! You're the father!" I replied, sighing. Honestly, he was so simple-minded sometimes!

Now he really was shocked!

He didn't talk for a while.

"How do you know?" He said at last.

"The vet was checking me for injuries after the fire. He found out, and I'm five weeks gone!" I replied, lowering my voice.

Rhubarb grinned and threw his head over the neck. Then it dawned on him.

"I'm not ready for this." He said.

"Oh what? And I am?" I asked sarcastically.

I walked away.

"Sadie, what are we going to do?" Rhubarb asked.

I shook my head.

"I don't know," I replied, feeling foolish. "I really don't know!"

He followed me to the fence and I just stared into space.

"I'll be here for you Sadie, and your friends will be, too." Rhubarb smiled.

I hoped he was right.