[Applejack clings just a little more than usual for her. Sorry if you get a little wet, ladies. But she soon pulls back and sets out the muffins.]

Y'know...just looking at you...well, I know I haven't been doing what I can to be a good friend lately.

I really should've been spending more time with you. All of you. And it's a sad thing that this is what's making me finally do it. So I'm sorry for that too.