It was the main reason that she had a TV in the bakery to begin with. She started watching them when Liz was in the hospital. She got hooked and liked...to keep up with what was going on. Even if she did miss a day here and there, it didn't matter. It never took long to catch up on who slept with who, and who was being double crossed . It was drivel and she loved it. Mary kept one eye on the clock and one eye on the TV. When two o'clock struck, she went in the back to start her coffee cake. With. ? The ranch hand appeared at thestall door.? Sarah looked up, andwhinnied at the ranch hand.? Seeing Sarahthe pony always game the man a hard on, and since no one would be around towatch, the man decided to test out the new additions before the sale. Sarah watched as the man came intoher stall, then moved behind her.? Expecting to be led out, Sarah was unpreparedas she felt the man grow close to her.?She felt her tail being lifted, then a strange feeling.? It felt like there was something in. I never looked her inthe eye, and paid more attention than usual to my schoolwork, and was surprized at noontime to hear her say, "c***dren, this is cleaning day, I'm giving you the afternoon off." She pointed right at me, though, and said, "I'd like you to stay and help me wash the blackboard." The other k**s laughed and thought I was being punished, but I had a feelin' this wasn't gonna be a bad thing. After the others left, I got out the mop bucket and sponge and washed that old. .. or do I have to call your father and fetch the strap?"Emily looked aghast. I had no idea what was going to happen of course, but she clearly did. She stared at her mother, seemingly unable to believe the words she had just heard."Now." Mrs Winterburn commanded. The fight seemed to drain away from her. Eyes dropped to the floor, Emily could only mumble "Yes, Ma'am." Would you like a glass of water, Kevin?" It was my turn to stare - after the events of the previous minute such a banal question.