There is one birthday Cheese Sandwich never forgets: Pinkie Pie’s, and the three little ponies who share it with her. He never misses throwing their party—but the guests of honor are never there, and nopony ever blows out the candles.

Sequel to Great Expectations, and an alternative ending to Triple Threat. Note the Tragedy tag. This fic legitimately deserves it, so consider yourselves warned.

Cover art a commission by DragonFoxGirl.