Once more, the Hearth's Warming season has arrived and Starlight was caught unprepared. While virtually everypony appeared to have plans for the season, only an empty nest is around to greet her. Others may be experiencing the joy of Hearth's Warming, but lonely minds love to bring back painful memories, and Starlight has them in abundance.

With Sunburst away to assist with the latest series of "incidents" that Flurry Heart has caused in the Crystal Empire, and her own gift purchasing left to the last moment, reliving memories is the only companion she has, and it is an unkind one at best.

Edited as always by the amazing EverfreePony. The story is already complete and will be updated every Saturday.

Cover art is Warming Up by Novaintellus.