Matchmaker
Disclaimer: I do not own Charmed or any of the characters from the show.
------------------------------------------------------------ Prue needs to hire a caregiver for her children when she decides to go back to work. Piper comes to stay with her sister and brother-in-law during the summer, and meets the person Prue has hired. PL, PA, no magic.
Prue: 23; married to Andy; works at Buckland's Auction House; 2 children- Emma Leigh (2) & Ryan (6 months)
Andy: 23; married to Prue; Inspector for SFPD; 2 children (see above)
Piper: 20; single; attends University of Southern California
Caregiver: 22; single
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Chapter One
"Andy, can you get Ryan changed, please?" Prue asked her husband as he came out of their bedroom.
"Sure, Prue. Where's Emma?" Andy asked.
"She's trying to pick out her own clothes today. I'm going to go check on her in a minute. I'll meet you downstairs."
Andy went to their sons bedroom to see him awake with one of his feet in his mouth. "Hey there, little man. What are you doing?" He went and picked his son up out of his crib. "Why don't we get you ready for a nice day of laying around the house with Mommy?"
Down the hall, Prue had walked into their daughters room to see her going through some drawers in her dresser. Prue sat on her daughters bed and crossed her legs. "Hi Mommy," Emma Leigh said.
"Hi, baby. What are you doing?" Prue asked.
"Looking for some clothes."
"Do you want me to help you?"
"Ok, Mommy."
Prue opened up a few drawers and pulled out a blue skirt, matching shirt, socks, and a pair of underwear. "Here you go, baby. Get dressed and come down for some breakfast."
"Ok, Mommy."
Prue headed downstairs to get a cup of coffee for herself and Andy, and some breakfast for everyone. She grabbed a bottle from the fridge for Ryan and set it on the table. When she got the table set for breakfast, Andy walked in carrying Ryan and holding Emma Leigh's hand. Emma jumped up into her seat at the table and Andy put Ryan in the high-chair, before sitting down, himself.
"Good morning, Ryan," Prue cooed as she sat down in the empty chair.
"So, what are you up to today, sweetie?" Andy asked.
"Well, I'm actually going to be interviewing Nanny's. I figured it would be better to get one now, so that when I go back to work we won't be rushing around and panicking that we can't find someone."
"Great idea. How many do you have lined up for today?"
"Um, last night, I had 5 lined up. I haven't checked my e-mail yet to see if there are anymore."
"Ok. I'd better get going, I don't want to be late for work. Give me a call if you find anyone."
"Ok. Bye honey. Oh, don't forget that Piper's coming on the weekend, so we need to go shopping. She's probably going to want to do a lot of the cooking this summer."
"Right. I'll try to be home pretty early so we can go out and get what we need. Bye." He stood up and kissed his wife and children, and then left.
Prue went over to the computer and opened up her e-mail. She only had one that was about the Nanny position. There was no complete first name, just an initial. She skimmed over the resume and thought this person would be excellent for the job. She sent a reply:
L. Wyatt,
I would like to meet with you at my house. Please be at 1329 Prescott St. at 3:30 this afternoon.
Thank-you. Prue Halliwell-Trudeau.
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That afternoon, Prue was going over the notes of everyone she had met with so far. There was really only one that she thought was ok. No one was really what she was looking for, so far. She only had one left. L. Wyatt. It was almost 3:30. She should wake the kids up from their nap soon so that they were ready to meet another possible Nanny.
She walked up the stairs and into Emma Leigh's room. "Emma, baby, it's time to wake up. I need you to come downstairs again," Prue said, peacefully.
"Mommy, how many more do we have to see?" Emma asked, sleepily.
"Only one more for today, baby. Do you want to come get Ryan with me, or do you just want to wait downstairs?"
"I'll come with you." Prue picked up her daughter who was still half asleep and carried her into Ryan's room. She set Emma down and picked up Ryan. She grabbed Emma's hand and walked downstairs, slowly, so Emma wouldn't trip and fall down.
As they reached the bottom of the stairs, the doorbell rang. Prue looked at the clock. 3:30 exactly, Prue thought. "Ok, babies, let's go meet this next person," Prue said as she took her children to the door.
"Can I help you?" she asked when she saw a man a little younger than herself standing at the door. He had dark blond hair and aqua eyes.
"I'm here about an interview. I'm Leo, Leo Wyatt," he said.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I was expecting a woman. Please, come in. These are my children, Emma Leigh, and Ryan," Prue said. They walked into the living room. "Please, have a seat. Can I get you anything to drink?" She set Ryan down in the play pen and Emma sat on the couch opposite Leo.
"I'll have a glass of water, if you don't mind."
"Ok, I'll be right back."
"Hi, Emma Leigh, how old are you?" Leo asked the little girl.
She held up 2 fingers. "You can call me Emma. Mommy and Daddy do."
"Ok, Emma. Do you like to play with Barbie's?" he asked. Emma nodded. "I thought you might. I have a big brother who has a daughter, and she always has me play Barbie's with her."
"Can we play Barbie's right now?" Emma asked excitedly.
"Emma, stop bothering the nice man," Prue said as she walked back in with some drinks. "Here you are, Mr. Wyatt." She handed him a glass of water, then she gave Ryan a bottle.
"Thank-you. Maybe we can play Barbie's later, Emma."
"You won't need to do that, Mr. Wyatt."
"Please, call me Leo. And it's no trouble. I play Barbie's with my niece all the time. My brother and sister-in-law even got a picture of it one time." He pulled out his wallet and showed Prue a picture of him sitting on the floor with a little girl, both of them playing with Barbie's.
"Oh, she's adorable. How old is she?" Prue asked.
"She was 3 when this picture was taken, she's 7 now."
"Wow. You wouldn't really expect to see a teenage boy playing with Barbie's."
"I know, that's what my brother said. But I haven't really had much of a choice at home. My parents died about 10 years ago, so when my brother was old enough, we moved into a place of our own, and he took care of me. I still live with them, actually. But I just graduated from college recently, so it's not too bad. I'm trying to get a job so I can get some money for an apartment."
"Wow. Well, you know what. You're the best I've seen all day. You're hired. And if you'd like, we have a couple of extra rooms here, so why don't you move in here? I'm sure the kids would like it. And it would be easier to get to work!" Prue said.
"Really? Are you serious?"
"Yes, I am. You can have any one of the extra rooms. They used to be my sisters' rooms, but none of them live here anymore."
"Ok, if you're sure. Will it be alright with your husband?"
"I'm pretty sure he'll have no problem with it."
"Ok. Then, I guess I'll go home and get my things gathered up. I'll be back in a couple of hours. Thank-you very much. Bye-bye Emma." He walked out the door, started his car and drove off.
Prue called Andy and let him know that she hired someone and that they'd be moving into the house. She just left out one minor detail, that the person she hired was a man.
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A/N: I hope everyone liked the first chapter. Piper will come in the next chapter. Please review and stay tuned for the next chapter.