AN: I'm skipping I Dream of Phoebe, but this chapter is The Courtship of Wyatt's Father and Hyde School Reunion.
Chapter 2: My Lips Are Sealed
Today was my lunch with the sisters. Ugh. They are probably going to want information from me. I quickly threw on my jeans. I left the tank top I slept in on, but threw Chris's jacket over it. I glanced over at him and he was awake, looking at me. I pecked his lips.
"Love ya." I said as I ran out the door. I didn't even give him a chance to say it back. I used my power of teleportation to get to the manor.
"Phoebe?"
"Charlie!" she yelled as she ran over to me and gave me a hug. I'm surprised she was so enthusiastic to see me. Although, I guess knowing I was her nephew's best friend helped.
"Come with me to the kitchen. Piper's making Fettuccine Alfredo for lunch."
"Hi, Piper. Paige! I know you guys want to ask me questions, so shoot."
"How long have you known Chris?"
"Since I was born. Our parents were friends. I don't even remember a time when he wasn't there for me."
"They say that, at one point in your lives, best friends will love each other. Have you ever loved him?"
"I've always loved Chris. I know you mean the romantic way, but yes, that way too. I was sixteen when I realized. I've loved him since."
"But you're married."
"When he met Bianca, I got sort of jealous. I mean, I loved him, was eighteen, and he was my first kiss. It was hard. So I started dating this guy. Before I knew what happened, we were married and I couldn't get out of it." Phoebe looked about to cry.
"What about Wyatt?"
"He was like my brother. I was an only child and we were close. But after the Event, he changed. Now, Chris and I lead the Resistance, it's a group of people fighting against him. When Chris left and we didn't hear from him, we made a deal that if anything else happened, we would send someone to the future. We had lost many, including some of Chris's family. My mom and Dora are the only two left. Well, Gracie was kidnapped, but we don't know if she is alive or not. The others are dead or on his side. Damn. Chris is going to kill me for telling you all that."
"Dora? Gracie?"
"Sorry, can't tell."
"What's the Event?"
"I can't. I can't tell you and I can't talk about it. It hurts too much. Don't mention it to Chris. It's harder on him than it is on me." I said, with tears running down my face.
"All right, honey. We won't ask any more questions." Paige hugged me this time.
"Thanks. Isn't Wyatt's birthday sometime soon?"
"Yeah. The party is tonight. You and Chris are welcome to come."
"I'll ask him."
"Did you bring clothes?"
"I barely had time to get here, let alone pack."
"Let's go shopping!"
"No."
"Yes! And I'm buying."
"Phoebe…"
"You aren't getting out of it."
"Fine."
"Yay! Call Chris and tell him we won't be available to demon hunt today." She handed me a phone.
"Hey, Chris."
"Can they hear me?"
"Nope."
"Good. I miss you."
"Ditto. Listen, I called for a reason. Phoebe is taking me shopping today. She says no demon hunts."
"They had you call me because they knew you could convince me, I'm guessing."
"Yep. And Wyatt's party is tonight. Can we go?"
"You know I can't deny you anything."
"I do."
"How much did you tell them?"
"Not much. I explained what the Resistance was, but not many details. Just that we were in charge and what we did. Oh and I explained our relationship."
"The story we made up?"
"Yeah. I gotta go. Phoebe is like glaring at me and jumping up and down."
"I love you."
"Back at ya. Bye, Chrissy."
"Bye, C.C." I growled, he laughed and we hung up.
"Let's go, let's go!" Phoebe said as she grabbed my hand, pulling me to the door. The other girls followed. We spent four hours shopping. Phoebe was crazy, running around, making me try on everything. I ended up with about twelve outfits and three dresses. One was for the party tonight.
"Hey, Char, do you have a wedding ring?" Paige asked.
"Yes. Why?"
"Can I see it?"
"Oh, yeah, of course." I pulled my necklace out of my shirt and slipped my ring onto my finger.
"That's gorgeous! Your husband has amazing taste in jewelry."
"Thanks."
"Why was it around your neck?"
"The plan was to not tell you that I was married, but I'm terrible at secrets. So, when I let it slip, I just forgot about it and left it around my neck." She nodded and we orbed back to the house.
"Chris!" I yelled when I saw him and jumped into his arms.
"Whoa, Char."
"Sorry, but I've only been back for a day and I've missed my best friend."
"Stop with the mushy-gushy and come get dressed upstairs!" I smiled apologetically and followed Pheebs. She sat me down on Piper's bed. Phoebe curled my light blonde hair and put it half up. The dark eye makeup really made my dark green eyes pop. Then she handed me a pair of diamond studs and my dress. It was purple, floor length and flowed. The shoes we bought were strappy heeled sandals. Looking in the mirror, I grinned.
"Thanks, Pheebs! I look awesome!"
"You're welcome. I love makeovers. And keep that ring on." She was busy helping Paige into a purple strapless top, skirt, and purple flats. I don't think the purple theme was intentional. Piper was next and she looked great in black. Phoebe was wearing red and looked just as amazing as the rest of us. Finally, we were ready. We descended the stairs slowly.
"Champagne?" Chris asked with a grin.
Are you trying to get me drunk so I'll have sex with you later? Not to mention, it's an aphrodisiac.
I don't need you drunk, babe.
Unfortunate, but true. I used telepathy to prevent the sisters from catching us. Despite my teasing, I took a glass of champagne. And four chocolate strawberries.
After the party, we headed to the kitchen to clean up. Piper was getting rid of the remaining guests.
"We until midnight," Chris commented.
"How do you know?" Phoebe asked, concerned.
"I did the math. Actually, that's a lie. I had Charlie do the math."
"Are you sure you didn't miscalculate?"
"Positive."
"Champagne? Chocolate covered strawberries? Oysters? Aren't the kids a little young for the aphrodisiacs?" Piper asked, coming into the kitchen.
"They're aphrodisiacs? I didn't know that." Paige replied.
"Champagne, Leo?" Phoebe asked.
"Elders can't drink."
"When on Earth, do as the earthlings do." Paige logically stated. We heard a crash. Darklighter. He was gone before we could vanquish him. The sister's scryed, but somewhere along the way, we lost Piper and Leo. Chris contacted them, but lost them. And then we lost Chris. He faded away. We finally figured out how to get Piper and Leo back, but Leo was injured. We sent him up to Elderland as Chris reappeared.
"Yes! I'm back!" I hugged him.
Don't ever leave me again, Christopher Perry Halliwell. I love you too much.
I love you too, Charlotte Catherine Warren Halliwell. And I won't leave you. Great, Mom's pregnant. That means we have to deal with her being emotional and sick.
Christopher! Be nice. And you were six when Mel was born!
Exactly, so I remember it. I rolled my eyes and broke the psychic link.
Two hours later, we were back at the Manor after saying goodbye to Leo. We decided to talk to Piper and sat her down in the living room.
"Honey, we know what happened between you and Leo last night." Phoebe said gently.
"What?"
"Not because someone told us, but because of Chris." She corrected herself.
"Chris?"
"Piper, do me a favor and look at Chris." I interrupted.
"Why? I see him every day."
"Look at him. Notice the details, eye color, hair color, personality."
"You are pregnant, Piper." Paige spoke this time.
"I have another son?" Her last question was directed at Chris.
"Yeah."
"It makes sense, I guess. He has Prue's eyes. And looks a lot like me, now that I think about it. He's a witchlighter. And he is really stubborn, like only Halliwells are. What about you Char? Are you secretly one of our children too?" she hugged her little boy.
"I am who I said I was."
"Good."
"Do Phoebe and I have children?"
"Future consequences." Chris interjected with a smile. I know he misses his mom. And that it hurts him to see her every day. Hopefully, when we get back to the future, she will be there.
