The stables were empty and all the horses were out on the fields. We walked past the boxes and out on the back where there were stacks of hay piled all around.

We climbed up on a ladder and looked at each other, both of us laughing as we pushed off and landed on the soft piles.

I clutched my stomach when I couldn't stop laughing. They grew louder and I couldn't help myself as I rolled over.

I sat up and looked at Emma. She was laughing too but hers died down. I couldn't ...