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Chapter 17 - Cry Little Sister ~*~*~*~ Immortal fear ~*~*~*~ ~*~ Two Months Later ~*~
Things had quieted down considerably from two months ago. Things had almost become routine in fact. Phoebe was loving her developing relationship with Cole. She had hardly been up to the Manor since then preferring instead to spend time with him. Prue was seriously debating on whether or not she should move her segment of Charmed Entertainment up to San Francisco since she seemed to be spending most of her time up there. Her wedding to Andy was scheduled in three months and although she was elated she was also worried. They had heard anything more from Enoon and things like that generally didn't just go away. Something was off and Prue knew it. Everyone would like to call her paranoid, but they too were suspicious. Not to mention the fact that Prue and Phoebe's relationship was becoming strained. Prue did not trust Cole in any sense. There was something about him that made her weary and she wasn't sure what it was. She had never voiced this to anyone but Andy and Piper, but whenever Cole was in her presence she tended to back down and bow out. Which had raised Phoebe's suspicion. The confrontation hadn't happened yet, but it was only a matter of time before it did. Meanwhile Leo and Piper were on cloud nine. Things were finally falling back into place and that made the couple happy. Reporters still pounded them, but they were taking it with grace. They would pose for the tabloids and play with the camera teasing the population in general with the question if Leo was the father or not. Most believed he was, but everyone wanted to know the story behind and that was something that Piper and Leo were not ready to divulge just yet. To expand matters filming for their show had started a week ago and with it's hectic schedule the couple barely had time for one another. Piper was just now reaching her six month mark and tiring out quicker than she ever had before. Leo was starting to take more of a role in the show and was helping with the directing and writing for the show's plot. Right now however, they were wrapped up in the bed that they now shared. Piper was holding Leo's sleeping form against her as she ran her hands through his hair. Their baby liked to keep weird hours and while she should be resting she was wide awake. She took the opportunity to do something she rarely got to do, which was to hold her husband and thank God for his presence. She knew she wouldn't have been as strong as Prue was when she was pregnant with Paige, but she also knew that she wouldn't have been able to do what Prue had done in the first place. She had never been able to have a one night stand. She had done it once when she was young and after the man had gone to sleep she grabbed her clothes and ran out. The experience had left a bitter taste in her mouth and she had vowed to never do it again regardless of who the man was. On the other hand Leo could never be just a one night stand either. If the tables had turned and it was her and Leo had been where Prue and Andy were they would have gotten back together. It was just their nature. "What are you thinking about?" he whispered to her. She looked over at him and smiled, "You." He smiled at her and scooted up until they were face to face. "I love you." she whispered. He gave her a kiss, "Is that what you were thinking about?" he asked. "Among other things. I'm just glad that you and I are you and I and not other people." "Life wouldn't be the same would it?" He kissed her again and then took her in his arms. "I miss this." he told her. "Me too." she agreed. "So what are your plans for today?" he inquired. "I have to meet my sisters today for lunch. Weekly meeting." He didn't say anything, but continued to hold her. Just then their alarm clock sounded. "Five more minutes." Leo pleaded. She laughed at him, "I'm afraid not." He scrunched his face at her, but rolled over and out. He walked over to her side to help her out of bed. This was something of a ritual that had just started a couple of months ago. He would walk over to her side and she would sit up and wait for him to help her take her nightgown off if she happen to be wearing one. If not then he would go ahead and slip the robe on her and then together they would go to the bathroom and do various functions as well as taking a shower. As Piper had gotten bigger showers together became out of the question. There was a lot of humor involved, but it ate away at the time and was somewhat difficult. So Leo helped her and made sure that she was able to step over on the bathmat and just helped in general. Then they would meet Daryl downstairs and have something to eat and drink and then would ride off to the studio. Some days didn't go like that, but they tried to do it as much as possible. Their life together as a couple was about to change and they were taking advantage of the time they had together as much as possible. ~*~ The girls sat at their usual table. "So anything of importance?" Prue asked. She loved her sisters and spending time with them, but with life being as wonderful as it was there wasn't much to talk about. When no one spoke up Prue continued, "Well I have nothing unless you've two finally decided on dresses for the wedding." Piper answered, "Yes we have. We decided same color different dress because I will be about ready to pop in three months. Hopefully not at your wedding though. The doctor says that the baby should be late, but if not he will induce me a week after your wedding." Piper told them. "So are you still not going to find out what you are having?" Phoebe asked. "Yes. Leo and I have a bet. He says it's a girl and I say it's a boy, but I really have no idea." Piper explained. "What do you win?" Prue asked. "You don't want to know." was all Piper would tell them. Talking about her sex life with her sisters was not something she wanted to do today. "Well with thought in mind I do actually have an announcement. I was going to wait, but I just can't. I'm pregnant." Phoebe announced. "With Cole's baby?!?" Piper questioned. "Yes." Phoebe exclaimed looking at Piper as if she had grown a second head. "I don't know what to say." Prue was shocked. "I didn't want this to happen, but I'm not having an abortion." she told them. "Does Cole know?" Prue asked. "No, I was going to tell him this evening and then tell you tomorrow, but I couldn't keep it to myself for much longer." "Well congratulations Phoebe." Piper said and gave her sister a hug as did Prue. Trying not give her dread away Prue joked, "What is it with this family getting knocked up anyway?" Piper snorted, "Hey, I'm happily married and was when I got pregnant. It's you two that are the moral decline of this family." she stated. Phoebe and Prue rolled their eyes, "So you guys are okay with this?" Phoebe asked timidly. Piper cocked her head as she spoke to her sister, "Phoebe we love you and support you. We will love and support this new baby as well. As long as your happy that is all we have ever wanted for you." Phoebe smiled and gave her sisters a hug. "Well so much for lunch. I have a meeting with Cole I have to get to." Prue and Piper raised their eyebrows. "Not that type of meeting. New shoot coming up." Phoebe told them and then got up and left. "Well we'd better get going too." Piper said and gave Prue a hug, "Love you big sister." "Love you too. Stay safe. I will. That is of course if I can to the restroom without an incident." Piper joked and then waved good-bye to her sister as she waddled towards the restrooms. ~*~ "So I'm going to be a daddy? Again?" Cole asked. They were in bed and Phoebe was nervously waiting for Cole's true reaction. "I know it wasn't planned. I know it wasn't even expected since we've only been dating for such a small time, but I can't give it up..." Cole hushed her with a kiss. "I wouldn't ask you to Phoebe. I know that it isn't what either of us need, but this is life and if you want I would love to have a baby with you." Phoebe's face lighted up. "I would love too..." They were interrupted, "I'm sorry to interrupt you Cole, but Ms. Halliwell's sister's on the phone and says it's urgent." Phoebe couldn't contain her shock as she looked at Mrs. Seer, but she tried to fake it with concern for the phone. She took it, "Hello?" she asked. "Phoebe it's Prue. Piper's been kidnapped." Prue said in a rush. "SHE'S WHAT?!?" Phoebe exploded, "Been kidnapped. Get to Piper's house as soon as you can." Prue instructed and then she hung up the phone. "I gotta go." Phoebe said and dismissed the other two. She hurriedly got on her clothes and was about to leave when Cole stopped her. "What's going on?" he asked. "You stay the hell away from me do you understand? My sister's been kidnapped and I need to go." she told him with venom in her voice. Life was going down the drain. ~*~*~*~ End of Chapter 17 * "Cry Little Sister" by Sisters of Mercy. Hint it's on the Lost Boys Soundtrack. |