Martin Swallowtail has not been making decisions in his best interest. Not that he lacks a moral compass or common sense, he's just too kind and generous (and callow?) for his own good. But now he has a little filly to raise and her estranged mother whom is in no hurry to move out on her own. What's a stallion to do? Shall he suffer quietly wallowing in his own insecure delusions or truly live the life he wants for his daughter and himself? What will it take for him to find his voice and use it to his advantage?

For fellow Scootaloo fans I'll warn you that this is the story of her dad, not that she isn't a major character or lacking in agency and autonomy. This story focuses mostly on her dad and the environment that shaped her development.

All respect to Mr. Williams for cribbing the title but you did the same to Bowie so we're even?
Chronologically this story begins before the events of Season One.