Chapter 9

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Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now)
Fire (she's comin' down on her own, now)

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Three weeks later Cole and Phoebe were at Piper's apartment with Andy and Prue knocking on her door.  She answered the door in her robe.

"What are you guys doing here?" she asked.

"We're suppose to have breakfast." Phoebe prompted.

Piper slapped her forehead.  "I totally forgot.  Leo came over last night and well..." she stopped as she looked at the men looking at her.

"Leo's here?" Prue asked.

"Yes.  Now get in here and be quiet.  I'll make you some breakfast."

"Where is he sleeping Piper?" Phoebe asked walking in.

"In my bed.  Now be quiet."

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Cole dropped jelly onto his pants.  "Do you know where the bathroom is?" he asked Phoebe.

"Sure it's back there and to the left." she said pointing.  He got up and left.  Just as he was getting to the back another door opened and the man inside and him collided.

"I'm sorry I was just looking for the restroom." he explained to the man.

"I'm sorry, you are?" 

"Oh, I'm Cole Turner.  I'm here with Phoebe."

"Oh you're Cole.  It's nice to meet you.  My name is Leo and the bathroom is over there."  Leo pointed to the door.  "Thanks."

"Cole did you find.. Leo!" Phoebe exclaimed and ran up and gave him a hug.  "My God it's been nearly two years since I've seen you."

"Same here.  Is that the lawyer?"

"Yes."  she smiled.

Leo laughed, "Is Piper in the kitchen?"

"You know it."

Phoebe followed Leo into the living room and watched as he talked with Prue and Andy and then went to Piper.  She had a smile on her face when Cole rejoined her.  "So this is Leo and Piper?" he asked.  She nodded her head.  She heard Piper speak up, "Well there was PERSISTENT KNOCKING on my door.  I couldn't very well IGNORE IT!"

"Piper if we had known that Leo was here with you we wouldn't have come."  Prue said.

"Speak for yourself." Phoebe replied.

Everyone laughed.

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"I'm so glad they are back together." Phoebe told Cole later as they were in the cab to do some sightseeing.

"And why is that?"

"Because I love them both.  They are both so perfect for one another it is scary.  And I've always wanted to find a guy who could love me the way that Leo loves Piper.  And vice versa.  I know how much Piper loves Leo."

"So what broke them up?"

"She caught him kissing an old flame.  And so in a fit of desperation flew here with Dan.  Which was stupid because she didn't love Dan and was doing it out of spite.  Not to mention that Leo wouldn't cheat and it was Lily who made the move."

"Sounds complicated."

"Not really.  They're back together and in love.  And that is what matters.  I have my family together again."

Cole nodded and held onto her as the cab flew to the heart of the city.

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End of Chapter 9