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Teenaged Kate (Melissa Sue Anderson) is deeply devoted to her younger sister, 11-year-old Joss (Katy Kurtzman). When Joss is killed in an accident, the grieving, embittered Kate begins to wonder if life has any meaning. The catalyst for Kate's ultimate consolation is the horse that was rented for Joss' birthday present -- and delivered after her death. The Emmy award-winning Very Good Friends is based on Constance Greene's novel Beat the Turtle Drum (also the title of the 30-minute videotape version of this ABC Afternoon Special).