Disclaimer: The Charmed Characters are the property of Aaron Spelling and Constance Burge. I just borrow them for your enjoyment and my writing addiction.

I'm Innocent…Or am I?

The pain shot through her ribs like never before. Before…. Her mind drifted as to how many times this had occurred and the guards did nothing. Nothing to stop the beatings she endured nearly every day. Sure she could fight back, but in the past where had that got her? Two days in solitary confinement. No, now she just took it. Took the beatings for something she didn't even do. Took it for the hate of one woman towards another. Towards her sister.

Two years earlier…..

Andy Trudeau couldn't believe how lucky he was. He looked at Phoebe and then Piper, giving them both a smile. He had known them all since they were kids; growing up together. Now here he was, living out his dream and marrying the woman he loved more then his own life. His eyes locked with Prue's and his heart fluttered a beat as she gave him a loving smile, her words 'I do' still ringing in his ears.

"By the powers invested to me, by the state of California and in the front of these witnesses and God, I know pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

Prue smiled as Andy gently cupped his hand around her cheek. "This is the best part." He smiled as his lips touched hers.

Piper and Phoebe both smiled as Prue kissed Andy, "Ok eww." Phoebe laughed as Piper smacked her lightly.

Andy pulled away and rested his forehead to Prue's, "I don't think I have ever loved you more then I do right now." His voice soft so that only she heard him.

"Same here." She held his hand tight not wanting to ever let go.

"Ladies and gentleman. I present to you. Mr and Mrs Andy Trudeau."

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The ceremony had been a quiet family affair with a few close friends. Darryl patted Andy on the back later that night at P3. "Welcome to the club partner. Got to say about time though. I thought you'd never ask her."

"Neither did I."

Darryl laughed, "Maybe she cast a spell on you."

Andy looked over at Prue, "She did a long time ago Darryl. Long before they even knew their heritage."

Darryl saw the look on Andy's face, it was one he recognized on himself when he married Shelia. "So, not to ruin your night or anything, but are you going to the trial tomorrow?"

"I have to. And as soon as it's done Prue and I are taking off somewhere quiet." He couldn't take his eyes off her. Her raven hair resting gently over her bare back bordered by the white of her wedding dress. "I can't take the chance of anything going wrong there tomorrow. With people like that on the streets how can I even think of having kids one day."

"One thing I'll never get used to, is how people can be so manipulative and cruel to another human being."

"She isn't even human for what she did in my eyes. To do that to a kid is beyond reproach."

"Well after tomorrow she wont be hurting any more kids for a looong time." Darryl felt the arm of his wife snake around his waist.

"Are you two talking shop over here?"

"Sorry honey." Darryl gave Shelia a kiss on the cheek, "We should get going anyways, it's late, and we don't want to keep the newlyweds up." He gave Andy a knowing smile before giving his partner and friend one lasts congratulatory handshake, "I'll see you tomorrow Andy."

"For sure. And thanks for coming. Night Shelia."

"Night Andy. Have a good night." She gave him a wink as she felt Darryl's hand in hers.

"I will." He laughed as she watched them walk up the stairs of P3.

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"Sooooo Prue. Where's Andy taking you tomorrow?" Phoebe looked at her sister hopeful.

Prue looked at her little sister and laughed, "Phoebe even if I did know I sure wouldn't tell you."

"What? Why not?"

"Because I don't want you to do anything to us or have something set up before we get there. And like I said I don't even know where we are going."

"He didn't tell you?" Piper asked though she did knew where they were going. Andy had asked her some time ago to look into a few things for him.

"Nope, he says its top secret. I just hope it isn't far. He doesn't know when he'll get out of that trial tomorrow and I don't want to be driving or flying anywhere after midnight."

"Yeah cause that would get in the way of the honeymoon." Phoebe laughed only to receive a swat from both sisters. "HEY!"

"You three talking about me?" Andy slid down beside Prue and pulled his arm around her drawing her close to him.

"Yes. We want to know where you are taking our sister tomorrow?"

Piper looked at Phoebe, "What we? It's you."

"Whatever. So spill Andy. Oh big brother you are now."

They all laughed, "I guess I am more now then when we were growing up. But no. It's a surprise for my wife." He leaned down and gave Prue a kiss.

"Ok, see, you two need to go now." Phoebe told them as she pushed them away from her.

Andy laughed at her, "If I didn't have to go to court tomorrow we would already be gone."

"Oh don't remind me. That whole case creeps me out." Piper cringed as Leo wrapped his arm around her.

"Be thankful you never saw the pictures, but I am not talking about that anymore tonight. Tonight." He stood up and pulled Prue to her feet. "I only want to spend with my new bride, on the dance floor." Leading her away from the group. "And the dance floor slowly becomes us sneaking out of here."

"Andy, are you trying to seduce me. I'm a married woman you know?"

"Makes for a better challenge, don't want your husband to catch us." He leaned in and brought his lips to hers. The electricity he always felt was more intense. He looked back towards the alcove, "Come on. Let's get out of here."

He took her hand in his and led her quietly out the front doors of P3.

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Phoebe paced back and forth.

"Phoebs will you please sit down you are making me crazy."

"No. Where is she? She should have called. She takes off last night with no word."

"I'm sorry, when was I suppose to check in with my sisters?" Prue answered her a she walked into the kitchen,.

Phoebe immediately grabbed her sister and pulled her into a bear hug.

"OK Phoebe air, I need to breathe."

"Where were you? I was worried sick."

"Hmm some how that seems ironic to me." Prue smiled as she wrapped her arm around Phoebes waist. "Andy took me out of P3 last night. …

"And to some romantic hotel I gather.' Geesh married less then 24 hrs and already he thinks he can take her away from us." Phoebe laughed a she looked at Piper.

"Well she is his wife. She after all is just our big sister."

"OK ok, enough you two." Prue tightened her hug on Phoebe and reached out and ruffled Pipers hair. We went to the Park where we had a beautiful view of the city."

"Whoa, The Park. As in $300 a night Park?" Phoebe asked as she starred at her sister "Damn I need to clone him and marry the clone."

Prue looked down at her sister but made no comment. "So you two coming with me to the court house?"

"Ew, do we have to?" Piper seemingly protested.

"No, but it's nice support for Andy. And me."

"You. You're not testifying." Phoebe looked at Prue.

"No, but I have to put up with him and his case load and I have ever since he started on this case."

"It's just so wrong. I mean they were kids for crying out loud. How can one person, let alone a woman do that?" Piper asked hoping for a reasonable answer.

"I don't know Piper, but Andy is making his mission to see her put behind bars. For a very long time." Prue looked at her watch, "OK I gotta run. I'll see you two later. Dinner here ok?"

"Sure I'll make you two something special before you go."

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The court case was cut and dry.

Prue watched as Andy gave his testimony and cringed when the pictures of the children were shown. She hadn't even seen him walk back towards her, but jumped slightly with the arm around her body.

"Sorry babe."

"Its ok. I just. How can someone…"

"I don't know, but it's over now. She can't hurt anyone any more." He looked on and was relieved when the jury came back and read the guilty verdict. He felt her eyes bore into him.

He felt Prue lean against him as the judge gave her the death sentence.

"Every day I fight evil and protect innocents. But this…."

"Don't think about it Prue. It's the only way I get through a day."

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She felt the cuffs lock around her wrists, and the constant presence of the cuffs around her ankles, but the whole time she kept her eyes on him. The one that had pursued her and the one she always felt was right there. "This isn't over Trudeau. Your family will never be safe even with me behind bar."

He felt Prue somehow get closer to his body. She was usually strong but somehow this woman had rocked her, and he knew why. Threaten his family threatened hers. And hers included her sisters.