Sunset Shimmer is standing out in the snow wearing summer clothes, and Rarity wants to know why. Sunset's explanation reveals a profound truth.

Rarity visits Sunset Shimmer to find out why she has been absent for the past several days. Sunset's answer will redefine their friendship.

Sunset Shimmer, still recovering physically from her downfall, enters Carousel Boutique to buy a new jacket.

The one thing Sunset specifically asked Rarity not to do, and she does it anyway.

The next stage in Sunset Shimmer's recovery: Reconnecting with her probable friends.

Sunset is recovering from a mental breakdown when her former boyfriend shows up, angry. Chances are this won't go well.

Sunset Shimmer hits her psychological low point.

Fluttershy visits Sunset Shimmer one morning to find her friend has developed an unhealthy fascination with arachnids.

While Rarity is in Sunset Shimmer's bathroom washing up after a fall, Sunset finds an unusual packet on her coffee table. Upon examination, she learns something new about her best friend.

Sunset Shimmer skipped school. Again. Rarity stops by on her way to work to see what is going on. In so doing, she finds her best friend has a hard truth to teach.

Sunset Shimmer receives a midnight message from a panicked Twilight Sparkle and tries to help her out.

Sunset Shimmer is forced to run an errand on a rainy summer day. Rarity joins her and learns more about her best friend than she dared hope.

While attempting to satiate her hunger, Sunset Shimmer begins to ponder her existence. And food. But mostly that first thing.

With Finals Week quickly approaching, Rarity needs to work through many issues. Sunset Shimmer is busy and of little help. Flash Sentry will have to do.

As a thank you for helping her through tough times, Sunset Shimmer takes Rarity to dinner at a certain cheap eatery.