Big Mac had a small mirror in his room, but he almost never looked into it. Apple trees didn't care how he looked and his sisters would generally do something about it if his mane got too wild or something was on his face. Today he wanted to look his best, though. Today was a special day. Today he was going to propose to Cheerilee.
After fixing his mane again and assuring himself that he looked fine, Big Mac headed downstairs. Granny Smith was in the kitchen baking and there was no sign of either of his sisters yet.
"Look nice this morning, Big Mac," Granny Smith greeted him. "Would you bring me a bushel of apples before you head out today? I'm baking pies for the reunion tomorrow."
"A-yup," Big Mac replied, heading out the door.
It only took a few minutes for him to complete Granny Smith's request. He delivered the apples to the kitchen and then headed off for town. His first stop was at Sugarcube Corners for a special cupcake he had requested earlier in the week.
"Good morning, Big Mac!" Mrs. Cake greeted him as she came bustling out of the kitchen.
Mr. Cake had been restacking candy boxes that the twins had knocked over, but on hearing his wife's greeting he turned to see Big Mac.
"Today's the day?" he asked.
"A-yup," Big Mac replied.
"Good luck!" the tall pony said with a grin before turning to resume his task.
Mrs. Cake retrieved a prettily wrapped pastry box with a red ribbon around it. She passed it across the counter to Big Mac.
"I'm sure she'll say yes," Mrs. Cake offered. "That pony is crazy about you!"
Big Mac smiled and headed off to his next stop - the flower stand. He sure hoped that she was going to say yes!