Chris woke up next morning and was amazed to see the time.

'12!?' he thought, he didn't think he had slept that late in his entire life! Well, at least not since he'd been in the past or since his world had become a place that didn't allow you the chance to rest for long.

Now he felt relaxed and refreshed. He pushed the wondering as to why he had slept so late to the back of his mind and realised he had some catching up for the day to do.

"Good afternoon!" Phoebe chirped as he appeared in the manor, not voicing yet still wondering why he was so late in showing up compared to normal. She wasn't complaining though, a break from early morning demon hunts was nice.

Chris blinked at her chirpiness, suprised as she grabbed some toast and made a statement of leaving.

"Got to go, I'm late!" she stated but stopped abruptly as she gained the slight feeling of disappointment, she never felt anything from Chris?

"Are you ok?" she quizzed, turning back and eyeing him with slight concern.

Chris began to nod, "…fine…" he claimed.

Phoebe looked at him doubtfully.

"Ok, ok!" he surrendered, suprising her further by actually admitting to not just being 'fine.'

"I really overslept…and…now I'm really behind…and…I was kind of hoping..."

Phoebe couldn't help but smile, it seemed like such an unusual thing for Chris to admit to and for once it made him seem so human, so normal.

"Ok I will help you," she said before he had to finished. She couldn't help but give in, it was awkward for him and he did generally seem to be asking her for help, instead of his usual telling her.

"What about your work?" that suprised Phoebe completely, he never seemed to approve of them having a life before magic.

"It can wait a bit...and I can always work from home…" she assured

"Thanks," Chris said, a small smile appearing as he began to fill her in. She had to force herself to actually listen as she kept getting consumed in the thought of Chris' change in attitude. By the time he had finished she wondered what she had gotten herself into.

They were sitting in the attic when Leo orbed in, not looking particularly happy. Phoebe looked up and smiled at him, she also noticed how Chris didn't glare at him like he usually did but instead gave an unsure smile. This caused Leo to look at him suspiciously.

"You missed a meeting with the elders this morning!..." Leo stated "...they tried contacting you but you failed to respond!"

This sudden change in attitude since last night confused Chris, and Phoebe couldn't help but notice.

"The elders, myself included, feel you are neglecting your responsibilities..."

Chris shuddered slightly and looked away attempting to control his annoyance.

"Where were you?" Leo asked simply. "Underworld?" he suggested.

Chris knew telling Leo he had overslept wasn't really an option and probably wouldn't gain him any points in claiming he wasn't neglecting his responsibilities. He was glad Phoebe hadn't told him yet.

"If this carries on, we will have no choice but to take further action!" Leo said leaving the threat hanging. Chris looked at him and considered his changed attitude. Something wasn't right he declared to himself.

"Don't make us Chris!" and with one last courteous nod to Phoebe he disappeared as easily as he had came.

Phoebe saw the hurt look on Chris' face which he failed to hide quick enough.

A vase shuddered and Phoebe looked at him helplessly, she'd never known Chris to lose control of his powers. Yet she couldn't understand, why would Leo suddenly make him react like that, it hadn't happened before.

"He doesn't mean it…" she said gently "…its just complicated…" she attempted.

Phoebe couldn't believe how such a good afternoon could turn so bad so quickly.

"He means it all, he does it because he can, that's how it has always being and will be and apparently I will never be able to understand!" he stated defeated. Inside he was chastising himself for caring about what Leo had said.

"His always been hard on you?" she inquired gently

Chris nodded to the ground "Its my fault really, I never really met his expectations!"

For a moment Phoebe could have sworn Chris had just displayed some long time resentment in relation to his past.

Chris realised he'd said to much and the growing panic was evident on his face for any fool to see.

"I better go, they will still want to yell at me!" He stated dejected referring to the elders that he would still have to go and see.

"Hey!" Phoebe exclaimed, "I thought we were getting somewhere here?"

Chris looked at her unsurely.

"Are you sure your ok?" she inquired further

"I'm fine?" he stated standing up and turning away from her, Phoebe sighed.

He was so stubborn sometimes, he reminded her of Piper. She just wished Chris would let her help him.

"Don't lie to me Chris!" she said so gently and pleadingly that Chris immediately felt guilty as he had a flashback of the past and how he always seemed useless at trying to lie to his Aunt Phoebe

He turned back to her and shrugged dejectedly.

"…I just don't want him to hate him…" he stated simply

Phoebe looked at him unsurely, unable to realise how hard that was for him to admit after his past. He looked completely lost and she didn't know how she could help him.

Wyatt stood invisible in the corner, audience to the conversation but not fully understanding his fathers and brothers relationship. It was definitely different here it seemed. He had only been in the past since yesterday and realised his mistake in assuming the relationship when pretending to be Leo. Now he could see he had done more harm than good by confusing Chris in Leo's relationship with him. He was also slightly annoyed with his brother for not telling their family the truth, he was making it so much harder for himself.

"It's ok Chris," Phoebe said leaning forward and gently taking his hand in a comforting manner.

However, the action resulted in her being pulled into a premonition as she watched a young man watching them. She came out of the vision and looked directly to the corner. Wyatt was slightly unnerved though Phoebe could no longer see him.

"Are you ok?" a concerned voice asked, bringing her back to reality. Wyatt sighed relieved as she turned away from him.

"Did you have a premonition?" he asked mildly panicked at what she could have seen and intentionally began to distance himself from her.

"...yes..." she confirmed slowly. "…We are gonna need a vanquishing potion, will you nip downstairs and fetch me some herbs from the shelf?" she asked quickly.

Chris looked at her suspiciously and unsure but never the less nodded and obliged, orbing downstairs.

Wyatt however looked at her inquisitively, wondering why she had sent him away suddenly and knew she was up to something.

"Show yourself!" she said threateningly.

She stood defensively glaring at the corner despite been unable to see him.

Wyatt realised he'd been caught and would have to explain. As he appeared he held his hands up submissively but Phoebe had already swung into action. This was going to be fun!