Paige drove for miles before stopping. Finally, she couldn't see through her tears and she pulled over. Turning the radio on, she realized it was time for requests and dedications on her station. She reached into her pocktbook and pulled out her cell phone and a piece of paper. The faded scrap were lyrics. She had read and re-read these words a million times before. Dialing the station on her cell phone, she listened as it rang.
"Hello. Requests and dedication hour. Who's this?" The DJ asked.
"Paige." She relplied, hearing her voice over the radio.
At P3, Piper had the radio turned up while she was doing paper work. When she heard Paige's voice, her pen clattered to the floor. Grabbing the radio, she ran out to the bar. Phoebe was seated there with Leo.
"Piper? What?" Phoebe asked as Piper slammed down the radio. The she turned it up more. Phoebe was about to open her mouth when she heard Paige's voice. Her eyes widened.
"Alright Paige. What can I do for you?" The DJ asked.
"I was wondering if you could play me a song, so I could dedicate it." Paige whispered. Somehow she knew ht Piper was listening to this right now. Looking around to make sure no one was watching, he orbed to P3 and stood in the shadows, watching her sisters.
"Sure I can. What song?" This DJ was just to damn perky for Paige, but she was on a mission.
"Um... could you play 'You were there' by Jars of Clay?" Paige asked this caffinated DJ.
Again, he answered with a yes.
"I'd like to dedicate it to my sisters, Piper and Phoebe. I just wanted to let them know that they were always there, whenever I needed it. They mean the world to me, but I can't stay. I just wanted to let them know that when I met them, I was a wreck. I had nothing going for me. They changed that. I just wanted to tell them that I love them." Paige said, her eyes fixed on her sisters. Piper reached out and grabbed Phoebe's hand and squeezed it.
The song started to float gracefully through the stereo.
A
promise or a dare
I would jump if I knew you'd catch me
Staring
over the edge
I can't tell if you'll be here for me
I
close my eyes and make a wish
Turn out the lights and take a
breath
Pray that when the wick is burned
You would say that
it's all about love
You
were there when I needed you
You were there when the skies broke
wide, wide open
You were there when I needed you
You were there
when the skies broke wide, wide open
You were never here
I
remember you said
Love was more than your good intentions
Empty
boxes on the floor
Things I never asked you for
I pray that
when the wick is burned
You would say that it's all about love
You
were there when I needed you
You were there when the skies broke
wide, wide open
You were there when I needed you
You were there
when the skies broke wide, wide open
I
can't see the promise of
Excuses you fall upon
I pray to God
not holding on
To things you've left undone
You
were there when I needed you
You were there when the skies broke
wide, wide open
You were there when I needed you
You were there
when the skies broke wide, wide open
You
were there when I needed you
You were there when the skies broke
wide, wide open
You were there when I needed you
You were there
when the skies broke wide, wide open
Piper's eyes were shining with tears. She grbbed the phone and desperatly dialed the stations number.
"Alright, we have another caller on the line. Hey you're on the air." The DJ said.
"Hi. This is Piper, one of Paige's sisters. I just wanted to let her know that she should come back home. We need her. Could you play 'I Need You' by Westlife?" Piper asked. Of course the DJ said yes, and put the track on the system.
I swear to you
I'm here for you
I don't know why
Why I did those things to you
What went through my mind
And I don't know why
Why I broke your heart in two
Guess that I was blind
How I wish you could forgive me
Just one more time
And I swear I'll be there
Anytime you want me to
I'll be true
Here for you
Don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
Yes, I've been a fool
Now I see the price to pay
I can't run and hide
'Cause I'm losing you
And my chances slipped away
With each time I lied
And I swear
I'll be there
Anytime you want me to
I'll be true
Here for you
Don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
Living without you
Will tear me apart
When I know how it could have been
But I don't care what it leads to
Let's make a new start
And give family a chance to win
And I swear
I'll be there
Anytime you want me to
I'll be true
Here for you
Don't leave me lonely
'Cause I need you
Paige walked out of the shadows as the song ended and looked at her sisters. They didn't see her. She whispered that she loved them and orbed out. Across the room, Piper heard faint whispers."I love you, but I have to go." he could have sworn. She wiped away her tears.
Paige orbed back into her car and kept driving away. She didn't want to look back, because she didn't want to break down. She knew that she had to keep going, no matter what. She closed her eyes for a second as Trisha Yearwood's 'How Do I Live' floated out of her speakers. She smiled to herself.
How do I live without you/I want to know/How do I breathe without you/If you ever go/How do I ever, ever survive/How do I/How do I/Oh how do I live?...