When words fail Applejack amid her grief, she turns to Granny Smith for wisdom.

But the grief in Granny's heart runs deep as well. And the anger that goes with it may run deeper than words or wisdom.

This story appeared as a finalist in the April 2018 Writeoff, "Just Like Old Times." Cover art by Skunkiss! Editing assistance by Moosetasm and Impossible Numbers! Featured on FImFiction 2Feb2021!