Wake Me Up Inside
Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the copyrighted property of Spelling Television and the WB, Paramount/Viacom Corporation. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.
Note: Takes place after "Chris Crossed" but Phoebe and Paige haven't moved out yet. Richard and Jason probably won't make much of an appearance.
Summary: When Wyatt is taken from the manor, Paige is the only one who knows who has taken him but she's not talking.
My first Fan Fiction so bare with me and review so I can make the chapters better. ____________________________________________________________________________ ______
CHAPTER 1
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Scene: P3 night - Matchbox Twenty is playing
Phoebe is walking up to a couch toward the back of P3 by the stage carrying two drinks.
(Phoebe) "Oh my god Piper I can't believe you got Matchbox Twenty to play here."
Phoebe hands the drinks to Piper and Paige and sits between them on the couch.
(Piper) "Well, it will definitely help to promote the club. I've just
been so busy lately and the profits are definitely showing"
(Paige) "Yeah well, single motherhood on top of our wiccan duties
isn't exactly conducive to a 60 hour work week Piper."
(Piper) "I know Paige, and that's why I'm taking this opportunity for
a demon free night with you guys"
Almost on cue Chris orbs in backstage of P3. He peeks around the corner of the curtain trying to get Piper's attention.
(Chris) "Piper.Piper"
Piper turns her head in surprise at the sound of Chris' voice.
(Piper) "Chris? What are you doing here? You're supposed to be
watching
Wyatt!"
(Chris) "I was.I am.I mean he's sleeping and the Elder's are calling
me I have
to go."
(Piper) "I understand that Chris, but when you babysit, you're
supposed to be watching the baby, especially when it's my son!"
(Chris) "That's why I came to tell you I had to leave, so someone
could watch him."
(Paige) "Hey, hey take it easy you two!"
Paige interrupts to avoid an inevitable fight.
(Paige) "I'll go home and watch him Piper. I have to be at the Temp
agency tomorrow and I have some of the paperwork to finish."
(Chris) "Thanks'
Chris Orbs out
(Piper) "Are you sure Paige?"
(Paige) "Of course, what are Aunts for?"
(Piper) "Alright. We'll be home after I close up, just make sure Wyatt gets
changed before he goes to sleep and give him a bottle from the fridge,
oh
but you have to warm it up and if he doesn't.."
(Paige) "Piper"!
Paige interrupts her
(Paige) "I got it. I'm not only a Charmed one, I've also been known to
vanquish a few Diapers when I had too.
(Piper) "I know Paige, it's just I still don't think I've quite gotten
over that whole separation anxiety thing yet."
(Paige) "Got it Piper, see you guys at home."
Paige leans down and gives Piper and Phoebe a hug before walking behind the stage where she orbs out.
End Of Teaser
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Scene 2 - Underworld
A Demon and Warlock are standing around a large cauldron surround by tons of ingredients and potions.
The Demon has human features with dark hair and dark eyes along a few tribal markings on the side of his face. He was standing opposite the warlock who was throwing various ingredients into the cauldron. The warlock was a short fat man wearing very warn clothes.
(Demon) "Is it almost ready" [looking over at the Warlock]
The Demon waves his hand above a pool of silver liquid on the ground we see Paige cradling Wyatt in her arms gently rocking him back and forth.
(Warlock) "I don't understand why we don't just kill her, she's all alone" (Demon) "We will if the opportunity exists"
The Warlock pours the green liquid from the cauldron into a vile then hands it to the Demon.
(Demon) "But with this [holding up the potion] it won't matter. She
won't be able to tell her sisters or anyone else who took the child"
The Demon looks down at the image of Paige. She bends down and places Wyatt in his crib then pulls a book of nursery rhymes from the shelf and begins to read.
(Demon) "Either way you get the Child's powers and I'll kill the Elder."
The Demon waves his hand over the pool making the image disappear.
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Scene 3 - Nursery (night)
Paige is sitting in the rocking chair next to Wyatt's crib still reading.
(Paige) "She was conducted to the young prince, dressed as she was; he thought
her more charming than ever, and, a few days after, married her.
Cinderella, who was no less good than beautiful, gave her two
sisters' lodgings in the palace, and that very same day matched
them with two great lords of the Court and they all lived
happily ever after"
Suddenly the Demon shimmered in behind Paige.
(Demon) "Not this time"
Paige whipped her head around to see the Demon standing before her. She didn't even have time to react before she was flung off her feet by an energy ball. Paige slammed into the wall of the nursery cracking the drywall. She tried to get up to her feet but the Demon grabbed her by the throat and lifted her up off her feet. Paige struggled against the Demon but then saw the Warlock, who had blinked in, trying to break through Wyatt's force field. Knowing that Wyatt was her first priority she orbed from the grasp of the Demon and orbed back in on the side of Wyatt's crib. She tried to grab him but was hit by another energy ball from the Demon and this time it sent her flying from the nursery and out into the hall. In the hall the Demon approached her and picked her up by the throat once again and an athame materialized in his hand.
Paige motioned with her hand at a small table in the hallway
(Paige) "Lamp"
The blue orbs formed around the lamp and in a last desperate attempt Paige sent it toward the demon, hitting him over the head. Both the Demon and Paige fell to the floor. Paige hurried back up to her feet and ran into the nursery to see the Warlock chanting in Latin and then sprinkle something over Wyatt that broke his force field. The Warlock picked up Wyatt who was still crying. He waved his hand at Paige sending a concussion wave at her which sent her flying out of the nursery and through the door across the hall landing unconscious surrounded by pieces of the broken door. Just then the Warlock and Demon heard the door open followed by the voices of Piper and Phoebe.
(Phoebe) "Hey Paige"
(Piper) "We're home"
The Demon turned to the Warlock who was holding Wyatt
(Demon) "Go, take the Child!"
(Warlock) "What about the Witch?"
(Demon) "Hurry, go I'll take care of her."
The Warlock blinked out with Wyatt
The remaining Demon walked across the hall where Paige had crashed through the door. Some pieces of it where surrounding her unconscious form. He still held the athame in his hand but as he leaned down next to Paige he heard Phoebe coming up the Stairs and knew he couldn't risk being seen.
(Demon) "Oh well."
The athame in his hand was replaced by the potion from earlier and he threw it on Paige. He shimmered out just as Phoebe came to the top of the stairs.
(Phoebe) "Paige? You up here?"
Phoebe walked toward the nursery and saw pieces of the broken door lying in the hall. Phoebe called down to her sister as the worry in her voice grew
(Phoebe) "Piper"
Phoebe walked cautiously to the door and then stopped short at the sight of her sister before her.
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Scene 4- Manor Upstairs Hallway
Phoebe is kneeling next to Paige and removing the debris from the door that was on top of her. She had blood running down the side of her face from a large gash above her right eye she also has lots of bruises and cuts all over from the impact with the door.
Phoebe called for her sister again this time with more urgency and concern in her voice.
(Phoebe) "Piper hurry"
Piper came running up the stairs and down the hallway to find Phoebe leaning over Paige. Phoebe placed her fingers against the side of Paige's neck and then lowered her head to her chest to check her breathing. Piper just stood frozen, she had trouble taking in everything at once.
(Piper) [quietly] "Paige"
Piper kneeled next to Paige and held her hand when it hit her, where was Wyatt? Piper quickly got up and ran across the hall into the nursery. When she reached the nursery she felt her heart sink at the sight of Wyatt's empty crib. She felt her legs start to get wobbly and the room began to spin she started to fall as she fainted but was caught by Phoebe who had followed her down the hall. Phoebe placed Piper on her bed before hurrying back to Paige where she frantically called for Leo.
(Phoebe) "Leo, Leo! Get down here dammit!"
Blue orbs began to form in front of her. She was sitting on the ground with Paige's head in her lap and looked up expecting to see Leo but was met by Chris' eyes instead.
(Chris) "Phoebe what happened?"
(Phoebe) "Where's Leo, Paige is hurt and ..and Wyatt's missing"
(Chris) "Who took him?"
Tears began to form in Phoebe's eyes and run down her cheeks
(Phoebe) "I.I don't know.we, we were at the club and then we came home
and found Paige and Wyatt he, he just wasn't here."
(Chris) "Where's Piper"
Phoebe wiped her eyes and tried to gain her composure
(Phoebe) "She's in her room.She fainted because Wyatt is missing.
Phoebe looked down at Paige and tears began to form in her eyes again
(Phoebe) "Where's Leo? He has to come. Paige needs him she's hurt bad"
(Chris) "Leo can't come."
(Phoebe) "Why the hell not! His son is missing and Paige needs to be healed!"
(Chris) "The Elders have been instructed Leo not to orb to Earth, they
think that a
Demon is going to try to kill him if he does."
Phoebe looked down at Paige again. Her breathing was becoming more and more shallow. Phoebe grabbed her cell phone out of her pocket and dialed 911.
(Phoebe) [turning to Chris] "Wake up Piper, find out anything you can
to help get Wyatt back. I'm gonna take care of Paige then meet you
guys back here."
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Scene 5 - Hospital Emergency room
Paige is on a stretcher pushed by two EMTs . She has a bandage over her eye but the blood is still on the side of her face. She has a neck brace on and one EMT is squeezing the air bag to help her breath. Phoebe is following close behind them listening to the EMTs tell the doctor about Paige.
(EMT)[to the doctor] "Abdominal bruising indicating fractured ribs and
a possible
punctured lung. Breathing was shallow and we had to intubate in the
ambulance. Contusion and laceration above the right eye and a
fractured left arm."
The doctor lifts up one of Paige's eye lids and shines a light in it
(Doctor) "Pupils are uneven and unresponsive"
They reach the door to the trauma unit and Phoebe is stopped from entering by an orderly.
(Orderly) "I'm sorry miss you can't go into in there but the doctor will be back
out to talk to you."
Phoebe backed away from the door not taking her eyes off of it until she sat down in a chair in the waiting room and placed her head in her hands.
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Scene 6 - Manor Attic
Piper is frantically flipping through the book of shadows while tears stream from her eyes. Blue orbs start to form in front of her and her tear stained face looks up at Chris for any sign of hope.
(Piper) "Anything"
Chris shakes his head in disappointment
(Chris) "Not really just that the Elders think that there might be a connection
with the evil force they think is coming after Leo but they have
no idea what the evil is."
(Piper) "Yeah well neither do we."
(Chris) "How about you?"
(Piper) "I tried scrying but I can't get a read on him so his magic
must be blocked
by wherever he is and we can't even look up whoever took Wyatt in the
book because the only one who saw anything was Paige
and.and.she.."
Piper trailed of and began to sob heavily and uncontrollably. The overwhelming nature of everything that was happening was getting the best of her.
(Piper) "I can't loose him Chris.It would kill me"
Chris tried his best to calm the hysterical Piper
(Chris) "Phoebe will be home soon with Paige and we'll be able to find whoever
took Wyatt. We'll get him back Piper I promise."
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Scene 7 - Hospital
Phoebe picked up her head from her hands at the sound of footsteps approaching her. She looked up to see a fairly young looking doctor standing in front of her. He was holding Paige's chart in his hands.
(Doctor) "Phoebe Halliwell?"
(Phoebe) [standing up]"Yes, is my Sister okay?"
(Doctor) "Physically your sister will be fine. We were able to stabilize her
breathing and we had to put a cast on her arm, tape her ribs,
and give her some stitches but they will all heal. However it
seems that for some reason we can't determine your sister has
entered into a catatonic state.
Phoebe eyes took on a stunned gaze and were filled with disbelief.
(Phoebe)[shakily] "Can.can I see her?"
(Doctor) "Of course."
The doctor motioned for Phoebe to follow him.
(Doctor) "She's in recovery ward room 182"
They started down the long hallway. All kinds of emotions and thoughts flooded into Phoebe's mind. Wyatt, Paige, Leo, Piper. Everything was happening all at once how could she handle it all and would Piper be able to? Would it all work out? It had to work out.
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Scene 8 - Manor Attic
Piper hasn't moved from her position at the book. He faced was washed with an expression of hopelessness and fear. Fear for Wyatt and fear for Paige. Why hadn't Phoebe come back with Paige yet? They needed to find out who took Wyatt. The thoughts ran through her head. She needed help, she needed answers, and she needed Leo! She frantically began yelling upward.
(Piper) "Leo, Leo, get down here! I need you dammit, your son needs you!"
Blue orbs began to appear in front of Piper but it was only Chris. Piper slammed the book in frustration.
(Piper) "Why the hell can't he be here?!" (Chris) "I told you, Leo might be in danger if he comes down here" (Piper) "His son is missing, Paige is hurt, his possible danger is the least of our
worries right now!"
(Chris) "No Piper it isn't believe it or not Leo is the priority right now! If
something were to happen to him all hell would break loose up
there and down here and then nothing would matter. Not Paige,
not Wyatt, not any of it because evil would win Piper.
Everything you've worked for would be destroyed your life, your
family, your future Piper. Everything!"
(Piper) "He just became an Elder how the hell could what he does be that
important that he cant' come down here because he "might" get
attacked!"
(Chris) "Yeah, to you he just became an elder but in the future, in my time he is
the most powerful Elder ever! Changing his existence now would
change everything!"
Piper seemed to somewhat understand what Chris was saying but right now all she cared about was Wyatt. Not Chris, not Leo, not even the future; just Wyatt.
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Scene 9 - Underworld
The warlock is standing by Wyatt while he is preparing what appears to be a potion. The Demon is watching the pool with the image of Piper and Chris cast in it. He has a look of frustration and dismay on his face as he waves his hand over the image making disappear. The warlock looks over at him:
(Warlock) "Can I take the child's powers yet?"
(Demon) "No. The Elder still hasn't come. You will get yours when I get mine."
The demon looks over to where Wyatt is and walks toward him and places his hand on Wyatt's head.
(Demon) "I don't understand how the others found out about my plan to kill the
Elder and even so I still thought he would have come to help save his
child ." (Warlock) "They don't know everything. They don't know who is planning to
attack the Elder, or that they are the same one's that took the child."
(Demon) "Yes, your potion did work well. The witch won't be able to tell anyone
who we are and that will buy us time until the Elder comes."
(Warlock) "But what if he doesn't come?"
(Demon) "He will, the love for his child is too strong."
The demon walks back over to the pool and waves his hand over it. The image of Phoebe walking into Paige's room appears. The demon touches it with his finger causing it to ripple out a little. A small sinister smirk appears on his face.
(Demon) "Love. Love is weak and frail. It will always be the downfall of good.
That which gives them so much joy will give them so much pain."
The Demon stares into the image and the smirk on his face widens and his hand passes over it as the image fades away.
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Scene 10 - Hospital
Phoebe is standing in the doorway to Paige's room. The doctor is standing next to her trying to explain the little information he had on Paige.
(Doctor) "We're not sure what cased it? She suffered minor cranial bruising from
her injuries but that wouldn't even have been enough to put her in a
coma. We're not sure when or if she'll come out of it. Seeing
as this is
not a result of her injuries you can take her home if you'd
like and
monitor her there. The nurses can give some instructions on
how to take
care of her and a doctor will come and visit once or twice a
week to
check her progress."
Phoebe nodded her head and started to walk into the doorway then stopped and look at the doctor.
(Phoebe) "Can.can I"
She pointed slightly in the direction of Paige, her voice shaky. She wasn't sure exactly how to act or what to do.
(Doctor) "Of course. I'll go get some papers and be back in a minute so you can
take her."
Phoebe cautiously walked up to Paige's bed. Paige was propped up into a sitting position and an iv line was coming out or her right wrist. Phoebe sat at the edge of Paige's bed and her shaky hand grabbed a hold of Paige's still one. She was still, so still. Her eyes were locked in a straight forward stare. The only sign that she was actually alive was the subtle sight of her chest moving. Tears began to form in Phoebe's eyes but she wiped them away as the doctor reentered followed by a nurse with an empty wheel chair and a couple of male orderlies.
(Doctor) "Here are the papers you need to sign and a list of directions to help you
look after your sister."
The doctor handed the papers to Phoebe she reached out to take them and as a reflex nodded her head. She was only half listening to the doctor as her eyes wandered to the sight of the orderlies placing Paige into the wheel chair her facial features still locked, her body slumped a little under it's own weight, unmoving.
The doctor had realized Phoebe had zoned out and was trying to get her full attention.
(Doctor) "Miss Halliwell?"
Phoebe shook he head slightly to refocus on the doctor.
(Phoebe) "Yes..um.sorry ..I just.."
(Doctor) "It's okay here's my contact information. Anything you need at all I'm
here."
Phoebe nodded her head. The Doctor's voice was calm and reassuring but everything that had happened was still so overwhelming and it hurt for Phoebe to even think about any of it so she simply shook his hand and followed the nurse who was pushing Paige out the door."
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Scene 11 - Manor
Phoebe was standing at the front door of the manor with Paige. She called up in the direction of the stairs for Piper and Chris.
(Phoebe) "Piper. Chris. Somebody I need some help"
Blue orbs appeared in front of her revealing Chris.
(Chris) "What did the doctor say, is Paige gonna be alright?"
Phoebe finished wheeling Paige into the foyer not exactly sure what to tell Chris.
(Phoebe) "She'll heal physically but.."
Phoebe was careful what she said next as she noticed the confused look on Chris' face.
(Chris) "But?"
(Phoebe) "The doctors don't really know why but Paige has become catatonic."
Chris bent down so that he was eye level with Paige. Her eyes hadn't changed from their unmoving straight ahead stare. He wasn't sure how to respond to what Phoebe had just told him.
(Chris) "Well what do we do. I mean.well she's the only one who saw who
took Wyatt."
(Phoebe) "I know but I don't know how we're supposed to snap her out of this."
Phoebe and Chris exchanged worried and clueless glances.
(Phoebe) "I.I guess we should get her upstairs to her bed that's what the doctor
said to do anyway. Can you orb her and then I'll get Piper and
meet you
there."
Chris nodded her head and grabbed onto Paige's wheelchair. Phoebe watched as they disappeared in blue orbs. She then started upstairs to the attic.
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Scene 12- Attic
Phoebe walks into the attic. Piper is sitting on the couch with the book of shadows on her lap and her head in her hands crying hard. Phoebe walks up to her slowly trying to think of a way to make her news easier on Piper. She sits down next to Piper and pulls her into a hug.
(Piper) "Phoebe?"
Piper looks up at Phoebe her eyes red from crying. Phoebe tries to keep herself from crying as she feels the tears starting to form in the corner of her eyes.
(Phoebe) "Hey sweetie, did you find anything?"
Piper shakes her head then notices the tears in Phoebe's eyes which made her become anxious and nervous.
(Piper) "Phoebe is Paige.is.is she okay?"
Phoebe paused for a second not knowing what to tell Piper hell she wasn't even sure herself exactly what was going on.
(Phoebe) "Piper, umm the doctor.the doctor said there would be some problems
for a little while, that Paige not might be herself. But.but
she's home
and.and we'll take care of her until she gets better."
Piper was trying to take in what Phoebe told her.
(Piper) "What do you mean problems? She..she has to tell us who took Wyatt!"
Phoebe searched for the words to soften what she had to tell Piper but she couldn't find any. How could she tell Piper that they still had no idea how to find her son and no way to make Paige get better?
(Phoebe) "Paige can't talk right now. she.she got hurt pretty bad and the
doctors said that she's won't really be able to.to.function.
She..she's
catatonic Piper ."
Piper's face went blank. How could she handle this on top of everything else? She was losing all hope of finding Wyatt and began crying uncontrollably as she buried her head in Phoebe's shoulder. Phoebe rested her chin on the top of Piper's head and rubbed her back trying to calm her.
(Phoebe) "Shhh, honey it'll be okay we'll find Wyatt somehow I promise."
(Piper) "But.."
(Phoebe) "No Piper I promise we'll get Wyatt."
Piper lifted her head and looked into Phoebe's eyes. Somehow amidst all that was happening, they made he feel safe and loved. Phoebe gave her a small smile and kissed her forehead.
(Phoebe) "Come on we have to go take care of Paige. We have to make her better
so she can help us okay."
Piper nodded and tried to wipe the tears form her eyes.
(Phoebe) "I have to get some stuff for Paige out of the car, but I'll meet you in her room."
Phoebe embraced Piper in another hug before they walked out of the attic.
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Scene 13 - Paige's room
Chris had propped Paige up into a sitting position on her bed. Her features were locked, unmoving, and her eyes in a dead stare. Piper is in the doorway looking in at Paige she had heard what Phoebe said but it hadn't fully sank in until she was standing there watching her little sister. Piper looked like she was ready to start crying again when Phoebe appeared behind her and placed her hand on Piper's shoulder. Phoebe then walked past Piper and sat next to Paige on the bed. She knew Piper was still trying to take in everything and didn't want to rush her so she let Piper stay and watch Paige from the doorway.
Phoebe took the bandage off the gash that had been stitched over Paige's right eye and began to carefully clean it with a washcloth and water like the doctor had told her. As Phoebe was finishing washing Paige's forehead she didn't realize that Piper had come into the room and was now standing behind her.
(Piper) "Do you think it hurts?"
Phoebe turned around surprised to see Piper fully in the room.
(Phoebe) "I don't know sweetie but do you want to help me?"
Piper nodded her head and Phoebe handed her a clean bandage for her to put on Paige. As she finished Chris was just orbing in behind them.
(Piper) "Did they know anything?"
(Chris) "They don't know of anyway to heal Paige but I do have some news."
(Phoebe) "Well?" (Chris) "The Elders have all agreed, with much pleading from Leo, that they will
let him come down and try to heal Paige and help you find
Wyatt. He can
only stay for a couple of hours though."
Piper and Phoebe both ran over and hugged Chris.
(Chris)"Hey don't thank me.thank him"
The girls turned around to see Leo and both rushed at him trapping him in a group hug.
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Scene 14 - Underworld
The Demon is looking at the image of the girls and Leo in the reflecting pool. He waves his hand over it then walks over to the warlock who is watching Wyatt.
(Demon) "I told you. It won't be long now. You'll soon posses the child's
powers and I'll get the elder."
(Warlock) "I must admit I am curious about why you chose this Elder."
(Demon) "Well beside from his connection to the charmed ones and the twice blessed child it is he who will bring us to our end. I have come from a
future time where evil is quickly fading at the hand of this Elder.
His death and allowing you to strip the child's powers will prevent
the downfall of evil in the future and aid in the creation of a very
powerful Source."
The Demon walks back over to the reflecting pool and waves his hand making the image of the manor and Paige's room reappears.
(Demon) "Soon. Very soon."
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Scene 15 - Paige's Room
Phoebe and Piper and Holding hands and sitting on the end of Paige's bed while Leo holds his hands over Paige's head focusing on trying to heal her consciousness. The familiar healing yellow glow emits from his hands but Paige's condition remains the same. He pulls his hands away and looks at Piper and Phoebe in disappointment.
(Leo) "I'm sorry I can't heal her. It's like she's here but her mind is somewhere
else." (Piper) "Can you at least heal her wounds?"
(Leo) "I would but the doctors will be coming by the house until she gets better
and we can't risk exposure."
Piper walked over to Paige and placed her hand against Paige's cheek. Phoebe walked up behind Piper and placed her hands on Piper's shoulders.
(Piper) "I just wish she could help us and that we could know she was okay"
(Phoebe) "I know Piper but we're gonna have to try and save Wyatt without her
right now."
(Piper) " It's just so frustrating. I mean she's here we can see her, we can touch
her, but she can't speak to us or even let us know if she's
okay. I just wish we could know what was going on."
Hearing what Piper said was like a light bulb going off in Phoebe's head. Without even saying a word she ran from Paige's room and headed up to the attic.
(Piper) "Phoebe? Phoebe where are you going?"
TO BE CONTINUED.
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Next Chapter: Paige is still not herself and Phoebe has a plan that leads to some answers but new problems are on the horizon. ________________________________________________________________________
Disclaimer: "Charmed" and all related characters and events are the copyrighted property of Spelling Television and the WB, Paramount/Viacom Corporation. This is a work of fan fiction and no infringement of copyright is intended.
Note: Takes place after "Chris Crossed" but Phoebe and Paige haven't moved out yet. Richard and Jason probably won't make much of an appearance.
Summary: When Wyatt is taken from the manor, Paige is the only one who knows who has taken him but she's not talking.
My first Fan Fiction so bare with me and review so I can make the chapters better. ____________________________________________________________________________ ______
CHAPTER 1
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Scene: P3 night - Matchbox Twenty is playing
Phoebe is walking up to a couch toward the back of P3 by the stage carrying two drinks.
(Phoebe) "Oh my god Piper I can't believe you got Matchbox Twenty to play here."
Phoebe hands the drinks to Piper and Paige and sits between them on the couch.
(Piper) "Well, it will definitely help to promote the club. I've just
been so busy lately and the profits are definitely showing"
(Paige) "Yeah well, single motherhood on top of our wiccan duties
isn't exactly conducive to a 60 hour work week Piper."
(Piper) "I know Paige, and that's why I'm taking this opportunity for
a demon free night with you guys"
Almost on cue Chris orbs in backstage of P3. He peeks around the corner of the curtain trying to get Piper's attention.
(Chris) "Piper.Piper"
Piper turns her head in surprise at the sound of Chris' voice.
(Piper) "Chris? What are you doing here? You're supposed to be
watching
Wyatt!"
(Chris) "I was.I am.I mean he's sleeping and the Elder's are calling
me I have
to go."
(Piper) "I understand that Chris, but when you babysit, you're
supposed to be watching the baby, especially when it's my son!"
(Chris) "That's why I came to tell you I had to leave, so someone
could watch him."
(Paige) "Hey, hey take it easy you two!"
Paige interrupts to avoid an inevitable fight.
(Paige) "I'll go home and watch him Piper. I have to be at the Temp
agency tomorrow and I have some of the paperwork to finish."
(Chris) "Thanks'
Chris Orbs out
(Piper) "Are you sure Paige?"
(Paige) "Of course, what are Aunts for?"
(Piper) "Alright. We'll be home after I close up, just make sure Wyatt gets
changed before he goes to sleep and give him a bottle from the fridge,
oh
but you have to warm it up and if he doesn't.."
(Paige) "Piper"!
Paige interrupts her
(Paige) "I got it. I'm not only a Charmed one, I've also been known to
vanquish a few Diapers when I had too.
(Piper) "I know Paige, it's just I still don't think I've quite gotten
over that whole separation anxiety thing yet."
(Paige) "Got it Piper, see you guys at home."
Paige leans down and gives Piper and Phoebe a hug before walking behind the stage where she orbs out.
End Of Teaser
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Scene 2 - Underworld
A Demon and Warlock are standing around a large cauldron surround by tons of ingredients and potions.
The Demon has human features with dark hair and dark eyes along a few tribal markings on the side of his face. He was standing opposite the warlock who was throwing various ingredients into the cauldron. The warlock was a short fat man wearing very warn clothes.
(Demon) "Is it almost ready" [looking over at the Warlock]
The Demon waves his hand above a pool of silver liquid on the ground we see Paige cradling Wyatt in her arms gently rocking him back and forth.
(Warlock) "I don't understand why we don't just kill her, she's all alone" (Demon) "We will if the opportunity exists"
The Warlock pours the green liquid from the cauldron into a vile then hands it to the Demon.
(Demon) "But with this [holding up the potion] it won't matter. She
won't be able to tell her sisters or anyone else who took the child"
The Demon looks down at the image of Paige. She bends down and places Wyatt in his crib then pulls a book of nursery rhymes from the shelf and begins to read.
(Demon) "Either way you get the Child's powers and I'll kill the Elder."
The Demon waves his hand over the pool making the image disappear.
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Scene 3 - Nursery (night)
Paige is sitting in the rocking chair next to Wyatt's crib still reading.
(Paige) "She was conducted to the young prince, dressed as she was; he thought
her more charming than ever, and, a few days after, married her.
Cinderella, who was no less good than beautiful, gave her two
sisters' lodgings in the palace, and that very same day matched
them with two great lords of the Court and they all lived
happily ever after"
Suddenly the Demon shimmered in behind Paige.
(Demon) "Not this time"
Paige whipped her head around to see the Demon standing before her. She didn't even have time to react before she was flung off her feet by an energy ball. Paige slammed into the wall of the nursery cracking the drywall. She tried to get up to her feet but the Demon grabbed her by the throat and lifted her up off her feet. Paige struggled against the Demon but then saw the Warlock, who had blinked in, trying to break through Wyatt's force field. Knowing that Wyatt was her first priority she orbed from the grasp of the Demon and orbed back in on the side of Wyatt's crib. She tried to grab him but was hit by another energy ball from the Demon and this time it sent her flying from the nursery and out into the hall. In the hall the Demon approached her and picked her up by the throat once again and an athame materialized in his hand.
Paige motioned with her hand at a small table in the hallway
(Paige) "Lamp"
The blue orbs formed around the lamp and in a last desperate attempt Paige sent it toward the demon, hitting him over the head. Both the Demon and Paige fell to the floor. Paige hurried back up to her feet and ran into the nursery to see the Warlock chanting in Latin and then sprinkle something over Wyatt that broke his force field. The Warlock picked up Wyatt who was still crying. He waved his hand at Paige sending a concussion wave at her which sent her flying out of the nursery and through the door across the hall landing unconscious surrounded by pieces of the broken door. Just then the Warlock and Demon heard the door open followed by the voices of Piper and Phoebe.
(Phoebe) "Hey Paige"
(Piper) "We're home"
The Demon turned to the Warlock who was holding Wyatt
(Demon) "Go, take the Child!"
(Warlock) "What about the Witch?"
(Demon) "Hurry, go I'll take care of her."
The Warlock blinked out with Wyatt
The remaining Demon walked across the hall where Paige had crashed through the door. Some pieces of it where surrounding her unconscious form. He still held the athame in his hand but as he leaned down next to Paige he heard Phoebe coming up the Stairs and knew he couldn't risk being seen.
(Demon) "Oh well."
The athame in his hand was replaced by the potion from earlier and he threw it on Paige. He shimmered out just as Phoebe came to the top of the stairs.
(Phoebe) "Paige? You up here?"
Phoebe walked toward the nursery and saw pieces of the broken door lying in the hall. Phoebe called down to her sister as the worry in her voice grew
(Phoebe) "Piper"
Phoebe walked cautiously to the door and then stopped short at the sight of her sister before her.
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Scene 4- Manor Upstairs Hallway
Phoebe is kneeling next to Paige and removing the debris from the door that was on top of her. She had blood running down the side of her face from a large gash above her right eye she also has lots of bruises and cuts all over from the impact with the door.
Phoebe called for her sister again this time with more urgency and concern in her voice.
(Phoebe) "Piper hurry"
Piper came running up the stairs and down the hallway to find Phoebe leaning over Paige. Phoebe placed her fingers against the side of Paige's neck and then lowered her head to her chest to check her breathing. Piper just stood frozen, she had trouble taking in everything at once.
(Piper) [quietly] "Paige"
Piper kneeled next to Paige and held her hand when it hit her, where was Wyatt? Piper quickly got up and ran across the hall into the nursery. When she reached the nursery she felt her heart sink at the sight of Wyatt's empty crib. She felt her legs start to get wobbly and the room began to spin she started to fall as she fainted but was caught by Phoebe who had followed her down the hall. Phoebe placed Piper on her bed before hurrying back to Paige where she frantically called for Leo.
(Phoebe) "Leo, Leo! Get down here dammit!"
Blue orbs began to form in front of her. She was sitting on the ground with Paige's head in her lap and looked up expecting to see Leo but was met by Chris' eyes instead.
(Chris) "Phoebe what happened?"
(Phoebe) "Where's Leo, Paige is hurt and ..and Wyatt's missing"
(Chris) "Who took him?"
Tears began to form in Phoebe's eyes and run down her cheeks
(Phoebe) "I.I don't know.we, we were at the club and then we came home
and found Paige and Wyatt he, he just wasn't here."
(Chris) "Where's Piper"
Phoebe wiped her eyes and tried to gain her composure
(Phoebe) "She's in her room.She fainted because Wyatt is missing.
Phoebe looked down at Paige and tears began to form in her eyes again
(Phoebe) "Where's Leo? He has to come. Paige needs him she's hurt bad"
(Chris) "Leo can't come."
(Phoebe) "Why the hell not! His son is missing and Paige needs to be healed!"
(Chris) "The Elders have been instructed Leo not to orb to Earth, they
think that a
Demon is going to try to kill him if he does."
Phoebe looked down at Paige again. Her breathing was becoming more and more shallow. Phoebe grabbed her cell phone out of her pocket and dialed 911.
(Phoebe) [turning to Chris] "Wake up Piper, find out anything you can
to help get Wyatt back. I'm gonna take care of Paige then meet you
guys back here."
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Scene 5 - Hospital Emergency room
Paige is on a stretcher pushed by two EMTs . She has a bandage over her eye but the blood is still on the side of her face. She has a neck brace on and one EMT is squeezing the air bag to help her breath. Phoebe is following close behind them listening to the EMTs tell the doctor about Paige.
(EMT)[to the doctor] "Abdominal bruising indicating fractured ribs and
a possible
punctured lung. Breathing was shallow and we had to intubate in the
ambulance. Contusion and laceration above the right eye and a
fractured left arm."
The doctor lifts up one of Paige's eye lids and shines a light in it
(Doctor) "Pupils are uneven and unresponsive"
They reach the door to the trauma unit and Phoebe is stopped from entering by an orderly.
(Orderly) "I'm sorry miss you can't go into in there but the doctor will be back
out to talk to you."
Phoebe backed away from the door not taking her eyes off of it until she sat down in a chair in the waiting room and placed her head in her hands.
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Scene 6 - Manor Attic
Piper is frantically flipping through the book of shadows while tears stream from her eyes. Blue orbs start to form in front of her and her tear stained face looks up at Chris for any sign of hope.
(Piper) "Anything"
Chris shakes his head in disappointment
(Chris) "Not really just that the Elders think that there might be a connection
with the evil force they think is coming after Leo but they have
no idea what the evil is."
(Piper) "Yeah well neither do we."
(Chris) "How about you?"
(Piper) "I tried scrying but I can't get a read on him so his magic
must be blocked
by wherever he is and we can't even look up whoever took Wyatt in the
book because the only one who saw anything was Paige
and.and.she.."
Piper trailed of and began to sob heavily and uncontrollably. The overwhelming nature of everything that was happening was getting the best of her.
(Piper) "I can't loose him Chris.It would kill me"
Chris tried his best to calm the hysterical Piper
(Chris) "Phoebe will be home soon with Paige and we'll be able to find whoever
took Wyatt. We'll get him back Piper I promise."
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Scene 7 - Hospital
Phoebe picked up her head from her hands at the sound of footsteps approaching her. She looked up to see a fairly young looking doctor standing in front of her. He was holding Paige's chart in his hands.
(Doctor) "Phoebe Halliwell?"
(Phoebe) [standing up]"Yes, is my Sister okay?"
(Doctor) "Physically your sister will be fine. We were able to stabilize her
breathing and we had to put a cast on her arm, tape her ribs,
and give her some stitches but they will all heal. However it
seems that for some reason we can't determine your sister has
entered into a catatonic state.
Phoebe eyes took on a stunned gaze and were filled with disbelief.
(Phoebe)[shakily] "Can.can I see her?"
(Doctor) "Of course."
The doctor motioned for Phoebe to follow him.
(Doctor) "She's in recovery ward room 182"
They started down the long hallway. All kinds of emotions and thoughts flooded into Phoebe's mind. Wyatt, Paige, Leo, Piper. Everything was happening all at once how could she handle it all and would Piper be able to? Would it all work out? It had to work out.
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Scene 8 - Manor Attic
Piper hasn't moved from her position at the book. He faced was washed with an expression of hopelessness and fear. Fear for Wyatt and fear for Paige. Why hadn't Phoebe come back with Paige yet? They needed to find out who took Wyatt. The thoughts ran through her head. She needed help, she needed answers, and she needed Leo! She frantically began yelling upward.
(Piper) "Leo, Leo, get down here! I need you dammit, your son needs you!"
Blue orbs began to appear in front of Piper but it was only Chris. Piper slammed the book in frustration.
(Piper) "Why the hell can't he be here?!" (Chris) "I told you, Leo might be in danger if he comes down here" (Piper) "His son is missing, Paige is hurt, his possible danger is the least of our
worries right now!"
(Chris) "No Piper it isn't believe it or not Leo is the priority right now! If
something were to happen to him all hell would break loose up
there and down here and then nothing would matter. Not Paige,
not Wyatt, not any of it because evil would win Piper.
Everything you've worked for would be destroyed your life, your
family, your future Piper. Everything!"
(Piper) "He just became an Elder how the hell could what he does be that
important that he cant' come down here because he "might" get
attacked!"
(Chris) "Yeah, to you he just became an elder but in the future, in my time he is
the most powerful Elder ever! Changing his existence now would
change everything!"
Piper seemed to somewhat understand what Chris was saying but right now all she cared about was Wyatt. Not Chris, not Leo, not even the future; just Wyatt.
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Scene 9 - Underworld
The warlock is standing by Wyatt while he is preparing what appears to be a potion. The Demon is watching the pool with the image of Piper and Chris cast in it. He has a look of frustration and dismay on his face as he waves his hand over the image making disappear. The warlock looks over at him:
(Warlock) "Can I take the child's powers yet?"
(Demon) "No. The Elder still hasn't come. You will get yours when I get mine."
The demon looks over to where Wyatt is and walks toward him and places his hand on Wyatt's head.
(Demon) "I don't understand how the others found out about my plan to kill the
Elder and even so I still thought he would have come to help save his
child ." (Warlock) "They don't know everything. They don't know who is planning to
attack the Elder, or that they are the same one's that took the child."
(Demon) "Yes, your potion did work well. The witch won't be able to tell anyone
who we are and that will buy us time until the Elder comes."
(Warlock) "But what if he doesn't come?"
(Demon) "He will, the love for his child is too strong."
The demon walks back over to the pool and waves his hand over it. The image of Phoebe walking into Paige's room appears. The demon touches it with his finger causing it to ripple out a little. A small sinister smirk appears on his face.
(Demon) "Love. Love is weak and frail. It will always be the downfall of good.
That which gives them so much joy will give them so much pain."
The Demon stares into the image and the smirk on his face widens and his hand passes over it as the image fades away.
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Scene 10 - Hospital
Phoebe is standing in the doorway to Paige's room. The doctor is standing next to her trying to explain the little information he had on Paige.
(Doctor) "We're not sure what cased it? She suffered minor cranial bruising from
her injuries but that wouldn't even have been enough to put her in a
coma. We're not sure when or if she'll come out of it. Seeing
as this is
not a result of her injuries you can take her home if you'd
like and
monitor her there. The nurses can give some instructions on
how to take
care of her and a doctor will come and visit once or twice a
week to
check her progress."
Phoebe nodded her head and started to walk into the doorway then stopped and look at the doctor.
(Phoebe) "Can.can I"
She pointed slightly in the direction of Paige, her voice shaky. She wasn't sure exactly how to act or what to do.
(Doctor) "Of course. I'll go get some papers and be back in a minute so you can
take her."
Phoebe cautiously walked up to Paige's bed. Paige was propped up into a sitting position and an iv line was coming out or her right wrist. Phoebe sat at the edge of Paige's bed and her shaky hand grabbed a hold of Paige's still one. She was still, so still. Her eyes were locked in a straight forward stare. The only sign that she was actually alive was the subtle sight of her chest moving. Tears began to form in Phoebe's eyes but she wiped them away as the doctor reentered followed by a nurse with an empty wheel chair and a couple of male orderlies.
(Doctor) "Here are the papers you need to sign and a list of directions to help you
look after your sister."
The doctor handed the papers to Phoebe she reached out to take them and as a reflex nodded her head. She was only half listening to the doctor as her eyes wandered to the sight of the orderlies placing Paige into the wheel chair her facial features still locked, her body slumped a little under it's own weight, unmoving.
The doctor had realized Phoebe had zoned out and was trying to get her full attention.
(Doctor) "Miss Halliwell?"
Phoebe shook he head slightly to refocus on the doctor.
(Phoebe) "Yes..um.sorry ..I just.."
(Doctor) "It's okay here's my contact information. Anything you need at all I'm
here."
Phoebe nodded her head. The Doctor's voice was calm and reassuring but everything that had happened was still so overwhelming and it hurt for Phoebe to even think about any of it so she simply shook his hand and followed the nurse who was pushing Paige out the door."
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Scene 11 - Manor
Phoebe was standing at the front door of the manor with Paige. She called up in the direction of the stairs for Piper and Chris.
(Phoebe) "Piper. Chris. Somebody I need some help"
Blue orbs appeared in front of her revealing Chris.
(Chris) "What did the doctor say, is Paige gonna be alright?"
Phoebe finished wheeling Paige into the foyer not exactly sure what to tell Chris.
(Phoebe) "She'll heal physically but.."
Phoebe was careful what she said next as she noticed the confused look on Chris' face.
(Chris) "But?"
(Phoebe) "The doctors don't really know why but Paige has become catatonic."
Chris bent down so that he was eye level with Paige. Her eyes hadn't changed from their unmoving straight ahead stare. He wasn't sure how to respond to what Phoebe had just told him.
(Chris) "Well what do we do. I mean.well she's the only one who saw who
took Wyatt."
(Phoebe) "I know but I don't know how we're supposed to snap her out of this."
Phoebe and Chris exchanged worried and clueless glances.
(Phoebe) "I.I guess we should get her upstairs to her bed that's what the doctor
said to do anyway. Can you orb her and then I'll get Piper and
meet you
there."
Chris nodded her head and grabbed onto Paige's wheelchair. Phoebe watched as they disappeared in blue orbs. She then started upstairs to the attic.
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Scene 12- Attic
Phoebe walks into the attic. Piper is sitting on the couch with the book of shadows on her lap and her head in her hands crying hard. Phoebe walks up to her slowly trying to think of a way to make her news easier on Piper. She sits down next to Piper and pulls her into a hug.
(Piper) "Phoebe?"
Piper looks up at Phoebe her eyes red from crying. Phoebe tries to keep herself from crying as she feels the tears starting to form in the corner of her eyes.
(Phoebe) "Hey sweetie, did you find anything?"
Piper shakes her head then notices the tears in Phoebe's eyes which made her become anxious and nervous.
(Piper) "Phoebe is Paige.is.is she okay?"
Phoebe paused for a second not knowing what to tell Piper hell she wasn't even sure herself exactly what was going on.
(Phoebe) "Piper, umm the doctor.the doctor said there would be some problems
for a little while, that Paige not might be herself. But.but
she's home
and.and we'll take care of her until she gets better."
Piper was trying to take in what Phoebe told her.
(Piper) "What do you mean problems? She..she has to tell us who took Wyatt!"
Phoebe searched for the words to soften what she had to tell Piper but she couldn't find any. How could she tell Piper that they still had no idea how to find her son and no way to make Paige get better?
(Phoebe) "Paige can't talk right now. she.she got hurt pretty bad and the
doctors said that she's won't really be able to.to.function.
She..she's
catatonic Piper ."
Piper's face went blank. How could she handle this on top of everything else? She was losing all hope of finding Wyatt and began crying uncontrollably as she buried her head in Phoebe's shoulder. Phoebe rested her chin on the top of Piper's head and rubbed her back trying to calm her.
(Phoebe) "Shhh, honey it'll be okay we'll find Wyatt somehow I promise."
(Piper) "But.."
(Phoebe) "No Piper I promise we'll get Wyatt."
Piper lifted her head and looked into Phoebe's eyes. Somehow amidst all that was happening, they made he feel safe and loved. Phoebe gave her a small smile and kissed her forehead.
(Phoebe) "Come on we have to go take care of Paige. We have to make her better
so she can help us okay."
Piper nodded and tried to wipe the tears form her eyes.
(Phoebe) "I have to get some stuff for Paige out of the car, but I'll meet you in her room."
Phoebe embraced Piper in another hug before they walked out of the attic.
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Scene 13 - Paige's room
Chris had propped Paige up into a sitting position on her bed. Her features were locked, unmoving, and her eyes in a dead stare. Piper is in the doorway looking in at Paige she had heard what Phoebe said but it hadn't fully sank in until she was standing there watching her little sister. Piper looked like she was ready to start crying again when Phoebe appeared behind her and placed her hand on Piper's shoulder. Phoebe then walked past Piper and sat next to Paige on the bed. She knew Piper was still trying to take in everything and didn't want to rush her so she let Piper stay and watch Paige from the doorway.
Phoebe took the bandage off the gash that had been stitched over Paige's right eye and began to carefully clean it with a washcloth and water like the doctor had told her. As Phoebe was finishing washing Paige's forehead she didn't realize that Piper had come into the room and was now standing behind her.
(Piper) "Do you think it hurts?"
Phoebe turned around surprised to see Piper fully in the room.
(Phoebe) "I don't know sweetie but do you want to help me?"
Piper nodded her head and Phoebe handed her a clean bandage for her to put on Paige. As she finished Chris was just orbing in behind them.
(Piper) "Did they know anything?"
(Chris) "They don't know of anyway to heal Paige but I do have some news."
(Phoebe) "Well?" (Chris) "The Elders have all agreed, with much pleading from Leo, that they will
let him come down and try to heal Paige and help you find
Wyatt. He can
only stay for a couple of hours though."
Piper and Phoebe both ran over and hugged Chris.
(Chris)"Hey don't thank me.thank him"
The girls turned around to see Leo and both rushed at him trapping him in a group hug.
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Scene 14 - Underworld
The Demon is looking at the image of the girls and Leo in the reflecting pool. He waves his hand over it then walks over to the warlock who is watching Wyatt.
(Demon) "I told you. It won't be long now. You'll soon posses the child's
powers and I'll get the elder."
(Warlock) "I must admit I am curious about why you chose this Elder."
(Demon) "Well beside from his connection to the charmed ones and the twice blessed child it is he who will bring us to our end. I have come from a
future time where evil is quickly fading at the hand of this Elder.
His death and allowing you to strip the child's powers will prevent
the downfall of evil in the future and aid in the creation of a very
powerful Source."
The Demon walks back over to the reflecting pool and waves his hand making the image of the manor and Paige's room reappears.
(Demon) "Soon. Very soon."
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Scene 15 - Paige's Room
Phoebe and Piper and Holding hands and sitting on the end of Paige's bed while Leo holds his hands over Paige's head focusing on trying to heal her consciousness. The familiar healing yellow glow emits from his hands but Paige's condition remains the same. He pulls his hands away and looks at Piper and Phoebe in disappointment.
(Leo) "I'm sorry I can't heal her. It's like she's here but her mind is somewhere
else." (Piper) "Can you at least heal her wounds?"
(Leo) "I would but the doctors will be coming by the house until she gets better
and we can't risk exposure."
Piper walked over to Paige and placed her hand against Paige's cheek. Phoebe walked up behind Piper and placed her hands on Piper's shoulders.
(Piper) "I just wish she could help us and that we could know she was okay"
(Phoebe) "I know Piper but we're gonna have to try and save Wyatt without her
right now."
(Piper) " It's just so frustrating. I mean she's here we can see her, we can touch
her, but she can't speak to us or even let us know if she's
okay. I just wish we could know what was going on."
Hearing what Piper said was like a light bulb going off in Phoebe's head. Without even saying a word she ran from Paige's room and headed up to the attic.
(Piper) "Phoebe? Phoebe where are you going?"
TO BE CONTINUED.
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