It's another slow day at Sugarcube Corner for Pinkie Pie, until a friend pays a visit that results in a very special favor. But why is the mere sight of her friend enough to drive Pinkie crazy?

When Pinkie's grandma passes away, she needs somepony to be understanding and to sympathise with her. Even the Element of Laughter cries from time to time.

A/N: Some time ago I read some short fics about AJ finding out about her parents' death. Their lack of presence in the show (and I hope it stays this way) can easily be translated as them being gone. Instead of repeating the concept, I used it as a background for writing this short story where Pinkie needs a crying shoulder, and AJ seemed to me like an obvious choice.

If you ask Applejack, she’ll tell you Pinkie Pie can be a few apples short of a bushel even on the best of days. They’ve always been good friends, but nothing more than that. After all, what could a hard-working apple farmer and a sugar-crazed party pony possibly have in common?

As it turns out, the answer to that question may not be a pleasant one, but something good may yet come of it.