?It was late September at a farm in Iowa. Around 3 PM, young Steven Morot was born. Delivered from the hands of the farmer, Steven was introduced into the big world. A tall, handsome, orange boy he was, and his parents must have been proud. Like most carrots, Steven was an orphan, but what he didn’t know didn’t hurt him. He didn’t know his parents, and they didn’t know him. Steven was a brilliant child growing up and showed strokes of pure genius when playing with other carrots. In school he loved science and math, excelling in both. Moving into middle school, Steven noticed his luscious green hair starting to grow rapidly, some hairs developing elsewhere, and he grew very tall. Even though Steven was good looking and a nice bright shade of orange, he was socially awkward and very shy. He tried to become friends with the potatoes, celery, cabbage, and eggplant, but nothing really worked out. He only had a few close friends, all carrots except for a potato named Ralph. Steven entered high school not yet ripe socially, but made it through freshman year alright. Sophomore year was his best year. The second day he was hanging out with his friends and out of nowhere, the most beautiful woman Steven had ever laid his orange eyes upon walked past him. His other friends didn’t seem to notice her, but Steven was dumbstruck. He then knew true vegetable love. The next day, Steven had found out her name was Emily Carotte. After a few weeks of talking to her, Steven finally racked up the courage to ask her out. They dated into college, both attending Frozen University in Aisle 4. Sure it was cold, but Steven had saved up some money to buy sweaters. Steven and Emily were in love. Steven knew life couldn’t get any better. Steven finished college with a PhD in Neuroscience and Biotechnology. Emily finished with a master’s degree in International Affairs. They both got jobs and saved up enough money to buy a large house. They settled in and loved their life. One night while Steven was reading the Daily Veggie, Emily walked up to him and asked if he was ready for a child. Steven looked up at her, smiled, said yes, and kissed her. After a few weeks passed, Steven and Emily went to doctor Pomme. They asked for a pregnancy test. The next day the results came back positive. They were so extravagantly happy. Those nine months flew by, and when Emily started to have contractions, they rushed to the hospital. Steven went into Emily’s room when the nurse called him in, and came just in time to witness something magical. It was a beautiful baby boy. Steven held him and kissed him. It was amazing. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a large hand descends from the sky and takes Stevens son. He cries out in agony, but his child is gone. This is how baby carrots are made.