Chapter 4

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I want the stars to know they've won if only to beguile
The sky has opened up again in heavens reconciled
I want you naked, I want you wild, I want the stars to know they win
Give me that smile, just give it me, just turn it on, I'm lost again

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"Hi. Prue."

"Hi.  Phoebe how are you?"

"As well as to be expected I guess.  So how is it going?"

"Well Cole is looking through your list and I've talked to your neighbors.  One has heard something and another saw someone flying down the stairs, but it is not conclusive."

"Have you talked with Piper?"

"Yeah.  She says she'll be here as soon as she can.  And to tell you to hang in there and that she loves you.  Also Leo says to hang in there."

"Leo?  How is he doing?  How did that go by the way?"

Prue laughed.  "Only you Phoebe could be in jail on murder charges and wanting to know how your sister's love life is going."

Phoebe laughed for the first time in a long time, "Anything to get my mind off of it."

"Well she went and saw him graduate, but then chickened out and went back to the manor.  Leo knew that we were gone so he wanted to see why lights were on.  And they ended up talking and spending the night.  Just sleeping no sex."

"Figures."

"And she is back in Paris.  She broke up with Dan and her and Leo are currently talking."

"You know they'll end up together."

"Like anyone else can put up with their stuff."

"I wish I could see them."

"You will.  We'll get you out of here and then you can go free.  In fact I need to leave here in a few minutes to go and talk to someone at the cab company."

"Cab company?  Why?"

"Well if we can establish when you were in the cab than it gives truth to your statement.  And I just happen to know someone who's brother owns the cab company."

"Roger."

"Right.  And I say he owes us."

"Yeah he does.  Thanks for being here Prue.  I don't know what I would do with out you."

"Don't worry about it.  I won't let you go to prison for something you didn't do."

"Bye."

"Bye. I love you."

"I love you too."

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"Cole Turner?"

"Yes."

"Hi.  I'm Stefan Java you wanted to talk with me?"

Cole stood up from the chair, "Is there anywhere we can go that is private?" he asked as he looked at the models coming and going.

"Of course." Stephan led him into his small office.  He was a successful man who didn't need to murder anyone, but Cole had learned long ago never to let appearances get in the way.

Cole sat in one of the chairs.  "Now what can I do for you?"

"I was wondering if you could tell me where you were..."

"When Phoebe Halliwell killed some guy." Stephan interrupted.

"Yes, but it hasn't been proven that she has.  In fact I'm here to prove that she didn't."

"And you think I did?"

"No.  I just need an alibi and I'll be on my way."

"I was with a client.  Ms. Amber Casey.  I think you've heard of her before."

"Yes.  Well thank-you for your time Mr. Javna."

And Cole let himself out.

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End of Chapter 4