Macy left the shop, trembling, and made her way to the post office. She levitated a key to the door's lock and unlocked it. She put the key back in the bag she was carrying. She opened the door and stepped into the lobby. She closed the door behind her and made her way to the lounge door. Just then something pinned her head on the front desk.
"What are you doing here?" asked Pinkie Pie.
"I just wanted to check on Fern." said Macy.
Pinkie Pie thought for a second and then let Macy go.
"Don't get cute." said Pinkie Pie, watching Macy ebter the lounge.
Macy then opened the door to the bedroom.
"Fern?" she asked.
"Who--"started Fern. She opened her eyes and looked. "Macy?"
"Hey, girl."
"What are you doing here?" she asked. "You have to go."
"It's okay." said Macy. "I know about the situation. She came to me as well."
"Oh, no." said Fern.
"It's all right." said Macy. "We just have to do what she says and she won't hurt us." She spotted the wound on Fern's thigh. "What happened?"
"I tried to escape." Fern explained. "But she caught me." She started to cry. "I just want her to leave me alone."
Macy put a hoof on Fern's head. "There, there. Just hang in there."
"Can't you do something?" asked Fern.
Macy shook her head. "If I try anything, she'll kill you. Then me."
Fern started to cry harder. Macy gave her a hug.
"We'll get through this." said Macy. "Together."
There was a knock on the door. Macy let go of Fern and turned around.
"Time's up." said Pinkie Pie.
Macy took one last look at Fern and then left the room. Pinkie Pie followed her out. Macy got to the door that led to the lobby and then turned around.
"Let her go." said Macy. "You can have me. Just let her go."
Pinkie let out an evil chuckle.
"That's noble." said Pinkie. "She your friend?" Macy nodded. "You're willing to risk your life for your friend. I respect that. But I can't."
"Why not?" asked Macy.
"The situation's too perfect." said Pinkie. "This place has a bedroom and, from the looks of things, a basement."
"Oh." said Macy, lowering her head.
"But you can visit her anytime you want." said Pinkie. Macy raised her head to look at Pinkie. "On one condition."
"What?"
"You honor my previous terms as well as one more and we have a deal."
"What's the extra term?"
"If you come over and I need something done, you do it. No questions asked."
Macy inhaled deeply. "Deal." she said.
"Great." said Pinkie Pie. Macy headed through the lobby to the front door. "Remember this, girl." she said. "I'm letting you go wherever you want. Don't abuse this privilege."
Macy nodded and left.