Marlena watched as Macabre, who seemed so skittish and uncertain, slowly began to settle as Jetta approached her. She seemed much more comfortable interacting with the child than with other adults. It was quite peculiar to Marlena, though she couldn’t help but find it endearing.

Jetta’s attention turned back to Marlena then, and her expression was suddenly transfixed as she crept a little closer. Marlena remained quiet, trying not to scare her, as she watched the little filly with a smile on her lips. It wasn’t long before her sudden bout of confidence faded her, however, and she rushed back to Macabre’s side.

She ‘whispered’ her question loud enough for the others to hear, leaving Marlena chuckling at the adorableness of it.

“Maybe one day,” she suggested playfully, sharing an amused look with the adults.

Inka reclaimed her attention then, however, with a question of her own. It was entirely innocent, but Marlena couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness in her heart at the memories it conjured up. She missed Kendry more than anything, especially with all these foals around. But she pushed the sour thoughts away and returned her focus to the conversation.

“I have a son,” she explained simply, smiling fondly at the thought of him. “But he’s grown now.”

CLYDESDALE MIX / SMOKY CREAM & BIRDCATCHER SPOTS / 18.0HH