A couple minutes later, Keith and I arrive at the stables. We hop out of the car, and for some reason, just look at each other.

"What?"
I ask puzzled.

"You what."
Keith says.

"I asked you first uncle Keith."

"Aren't you gonna go get him?"

"Absolutely!"
I say loudly.

"Go get him kiddo!"

I run backwards for a second smiling at Keith, and continue running. When I get up to the barn I immediately see Junior because his stall is right on the end.

"Hi June! I missed you so, so, so much bud. Your so adorable Juno!"

I pet him until the unthinkable happened: my horse laid down!

"Aw, Junior! You never lay down. Thanks bud, I love you to the moon and back!"

I kiss him, and take lots of pictures of and with him. I put his new halter on, adjusted it, and attached the lead rope.
He looked more than wonderful! -More than words can describe.

I got more pictures of my horse, and then he stood up. I walked him out, and down toward Keith.

Keith: "There you are kiddo! I was beginning to think that you fell down a rabbit hole."

Me: "What?!"

Keith: "Alice In Wonderland ring a bell?"

Me: "Oh! Duh! Why didn't I know that right away?!"

Keith: "Happens to the best of us Melia."

I nod.

Me: "Keith."

Keith: "Huh?"

Me: "aren't you forgetting to say hello to someone?"

Keith: "I was getting there...Hello Junior! I'm sorry I didn't acknowledge you."

Junior whinnies.

Me: "June, do you love me?"

Keith: "Cough, cough, yes."

Me: "JUNIOR! Not uncle Keith."

I ask my horse again, and he nodes his head.
I smile, and continue walking with him.

Keith: "Where you taking him?"

Me: "Pasture."

I pet Junior as we continue walking, and when we get to the gate, I walk into the pasture with him.

Me: "Do you mind closing the gate, please?"

Keith: "I got it."

Me: "Thanks!"

Keith: "Your welcome!"

I hand my uncle my phone to have him take pictures of me and Junior.
I get my horse to lay down, and I cuddle with him as Keith takes lots of pictures.

Keith: "How'd you get him to do that!"

Me: "Luck I guess."

I stay out in the pasture alone with Junior for a while until lunch time.🏴