Chapter 6

Henry Jr.'s near death experience

Henry was going through a stage where he wanted to be treated like a baby. Darryl and Sheila had told Paige and Henry this was normal since Henry was about to become a big brother. Still Paige and Henry struggled to Henry to dress himself on his birthday.

However when the guests arrived Henry was in the best mood and played with the other children. Though he didn't have any friends from school. Preston was playing very nicely with Payton and Ginny, eleven month old Paris was playing with Patty. Parker, Henry Jr. and P.J. we're playing tag together. Melinda and Kat were playing hide and seek with Alyssa. Tamora was not in a good mood was in her room, Wyatt and Chris were also in their rooms reading.

"So how has Henry Jr. been doing" Sam asked.

"Horrible, he's really upset about the baby news" Paige stated.

"He's still anti-social and Paige and I have tried to enroll him in groups but he takes no interest" Henry stated.

"Maybe it's a normal adopted child thing" Sam suggested.

"I don't think so, I wasn't anti-social at all" Paige recalled.

By the time supper was ready Wyatt and Chris had joined the party. Tamora came down for supper but was still in a very grouchy mood. The other children and guests enjoyed the meal as they chatted together. Once the meal was over Paige and Henry walked into the kitchen holding a cake while sinning the birthday song. They placed the cake down on the table in-front of Henry Jr. who blew out the candle after making a wish.

The next day Henry Jr. was getting ready for his visit with his biological maternal grandmother. Since his birthday the previous year Henry Jr. had seen her time to time. Mrs. Peters picked Henry up at noon and took him out for ice cream. However not long after they sat down to eat Mrs. Peters spotted someone. She tried to get Henry out but it was too late.

"Hey heard your daughter died sorry, though she was a brat so she had it coming" Christopher stated.

"Leave" Mrs. Peters responded.

"Why I have the right to enjoy some ice…" Christopher said and trailed off when he spotted little Henry.

"Oh Shit no, those idiots said he died when Kristina did" Christopher stated.

"That's not your son" Mrs. Peters denied.

"He looks like me old lady, and he looks like Kristina too there's no denying it…who have you been living with child" Christopher asked.

"I was adopted by Paige and Henry" Little Henry replied.

"What did they name you?"

"Henry Jr., Henry Mitchell Jr."

"Ok we should go, let's not cause a scene" Mrs. Peters stated.

Christopher walked to the counter without another word and ordered his ice cream. Mrs. Peters was so scared she brought Henry straight home. Nobody knew he was back in in town, or else the police would have told Paige and Henry.

Mrs. Peters explained what had happened to Paige and Henry who also looked frightened. Now that Christopher knew his son was alive he come back for him. Prue only confirmed this when she walked into the living room after receiving a horrifying phone call.

"Henry's biological father just called, he's bringing us to court for custody over Henry" Prue informed.

"How did he get our number" Paige asked.

"Opps I told him my name was Henry Mitchell junior, sorry mommy" Henry Jr. realized.

"Its ok honey you didn't know" Paige stated.

"Mommy, I don't want to live with him" Henry Jr. stated he know what custody meant.

"Now listen son, we won't let that happen, you're not going anywhere with him" Henry promised his son.

On the court date Paige and Henry dressed up and arrived at the court house. Piper, and Prue were both home from work so they went as well as Paige's witnesses. When Christopher arrived he and Paige exchanged looks of extreme hatred.

"Ok let's begin the case concerning the custody of seven year old Henry Mitchell junior" the judge stated.

"So the police record I have from investigator Morris state that, Mr. Mercer you raped Henry Jr.'s underage mother Kristina Peters who were seeing, and then Mrs. And Mr. Mitchell you adopted him" the judge stated.

"Yes your honor."

"Mr. Mercer you left town when the infant was born, and where under the impression the child had died when his mother was shot during labor correct"

"Correct your honor."

"When did you learn the child was alive?"

"A week ago."

"Mr. Mercer you also have over 80 records of reckless driving, driving under the influence, and robbery, these records are from the last three months alone."

"Mrs. Halliwell you and your sister have lived with Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell as well as little Henry for the last seven years correct" The judge asked after summon Prue and Piper to the stand.

"Yes this correct" Prue agreed.

"Have Mrs. And Mr. Mitchell ever put their son in danger or cause him harm in way?"

"No your honor" Prue and Piper stated then sat back down.

"Mrs. and Mr. Mitchell you also have older daughters right?"

"yes your honor we have eight year old twin daughters" Henry stated.

"And you are currently two months pregnant with your third biological child is this correct?"

"Yes your honor" Paige agreed. The judge then called Paige's boss to the stand.

"How long have you know Mrs. Mitchell"

"Over 13 years" Paige's boss responded.

"You had search their house after a neighbor reported odd noises correct"

"Yes this was in May of last year and the house was secure and child safe."

After talking with Paige's boss the judge hat Darryl come up to the stand. Darryl stated they didn't have any records (though this was a lie.) After speaking with Darryl the judge was ready to make her decision.

"The custody of seven year old Henry Mitchell junior shall remain with his adoptive parents Paige and Henry Mitchell!"

After school that day the entire family and all of their friends went out to Piper's restaurant to celebrate. Paige had a feeling something was coming but was used to it since she always had that feeling. So after supper the family went home and followed their usual schedule that had all children in bed by 11.

In the middle of the night Christopher broke into the manner after finding their address by hacking into child services records. He had to go through the manor to find Henry Jrs. Bedroom Walking into Phoebe's room caught the attention of Patty who had woken up moments before. Before the baby could cause a fit Christopher quickly moved on to the next room.

In P.J. and Parker's room he was spotted by Belle who started growling at him. This woke up P.J. who got out of bed to see who Belle was growling at. Christopher quickly ran into the next room that happened to be Henry Jr.'s room.

Christopher picked up Henry Jr. without waking him and had to go through the manor since they couldn't just jump out the window. He managed to get out the house and away from the manor. However Belle had seen him leave him Henry Jr. and knew it wasn't right so she ran into Paige and Henry's room and barked at them.

Paige and Henry woke in alarm and watched Belle run around in circles barking. Deciding Belle was trying to get their attention they followed her all the way to Henry Jr.'s room. After seeing Henry was gone Paige sent Belle to wake the others. Moments later everyone tiredly gathered in the living room and Paige told them Henry Jr. was missing.

Meanwhile Christopher and sleeping Henry were nearby the old Alley that Christopher had met Kristina in. His friends big W and the nurse were both out of jail and living nearby the Alley. Then all of the sudden the dark lighter that had killed Kristina appeared out of know where and shot an arrow. The arrow hit Henry Jr. who woke up in pain and started crying and screaming.

Christopher left the child in the alley to die and ran off like a coward. The dark lighter thought it would be a good idea to stick around and watch Henry scream as he slowly died. Just then Andy, Leo, Paige and Coop orbed/beamed in with Piper. Piper blew the up the dark lighter as the others swarmed around Henry Jr.

Andi, Leo and Paige tried to heal Henry but nothing was happening. Paige orbed in Wyatt, Chris and Melinda, but the six of them weren't strong enough to heal him. Desperate Paige orbed her son the hospital where he was taken in immediately. The entire family joined them as well as Christy, Billie, Darryl, Sheila, Victor and Sam.

"Mr. and Miss Mitchell, I'm sorry to inform you, we have never seen any wound like this. There's nothing we can and your son doesn't have enough time to move to another hospital. You should all come say your goodbyes, he only has moments to live, ten at the most" The doctor informed.

"I love you all" Henry Jr. stuttered.

Everyone was in tears wishing it was just a dream but knowing it was reality. Tamora walked over to her brother and took his hand. She had never told Henry how much he meant to her and she wanted him to go knowing he was loved.

"You're my baby brother you can't leave me you can't, I love you" Tamora admitted.

Just then the most wonderful unbelievable thing happened. Tamora's hand started to glow and Henry's heart was getting stronger. When the glowing stopped Henry was able to sit up and talk.

"What just happened" Tamora asked still in tears.

"Tamora you just came into your healing powers, you saved my life" Henry Jr. realized.

Now everyone was crying in tears of joy as the hugged Henry and Tamora tightly. Paige called in a doctor who confirmed Henry had made a full recovery. Though the doctor was confused, so Leo used some magic to make him believe it was just a gun wound and that he had cured him.

When the family returned home Kat and Tamora didn't leave Henry's side the entire night. They had set up sleeping bags in his room so they could keep him safe all night. Coop used his powers to bring Paige back in time to see who had kidnapped little Henry. When they returned to present time Paige called Darryl who found Christopher and arrested him for kidnapping and child abuse (which was for him leaving Henry to die.)