She was an apple farmer, happy with her lot in life. He was a soldier, plain and simple, on the surface that is. After meeting Stormy Morning at the Grand Galloping Gala, Applejack wants to get to know the enigmatic stallion better. But Stormy Morning is far less than forthcoming about himself, especially about his past. Can Applejack get him to open up, or will Stormy Morning's skeletons consume him?

The sequel to "A hoot of a night" which I suggest reading first so as to not be lost during this story.