AN: Geeeeeeeze! It's been a while, almost a year in fact. Sorry about that guys, but time flies when you're in your last year of high school. I've barely had a minute to myself! But I've finally been able to breathe and I feel inspired. So here's chapter 7 of Torn Apart


Chapter 7: Piper, it's me

Leo sat. Stunned at what he had just realised. His son had been standing right before his eyes, as hostile he may have been, he was his son. Leo had so many questions he wanted to ask him, because he had thought of him every single day since the day he had left. He was everything that Leo had hoped for, and now he had seen him, he didn't want to be excluded from Chris' life anymore. He wanted to know his son, and there was only one way for that to happen... talk to Piper.

He sighed as he remembered the final moments he had spent with his former wife, still now it was heart breaking. But he knew he had spent too much time thinking about the past and not enough time on the future. He had to do this if he wanted any part of his son's life. He had wondered what Piper was like now. Was she still the worrier that he loved? Was she still fanatic about cleaning?

Wyatt slumped down in his chair still hurt from yesterday's events. How could Chris blame him for something beyond his control? It's not like he planned to be abducted by some demon was it? He should have been grateful, because without him calling for his dad who knows what could have happened. Wyatt didn't want to go through this alone; learning to become a witch was hard stuff. Chris was the only person that could relate to Wyatt. They'd become so close in the few days that they had known each other, and Wyatt wasn't just going to let that be thrown away.

"Wyatt," His father called, "Can you come here a second please?"

Wyatt groaned but entered the kitchen where his dad was washing up the dishes from breakfast, "What's up?"

"You know what happened with Chris yesterday..?"

Wyatt interrupted, "How could I forget?"

"Well, I was thinking of going round to his house and try and talk him round," He lied

Wyatt looked hopeful, "Do you think he'd listen?"

"I'm sure I'll get things sorted, just give me his address and let me work my magic."

Wyatt then gave Leo the address of Chris' house and Leo felt anxious. Even so, he grabbed his leather jacket and was on his way. The house fell silent and Wyatt seemed to have been in deep thought... maybe he should try and talk to Chris too. It'll be better hearing things from him. Wyatt looked down to see his stomach on show and his boxers. Get dressed then go.

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Chris and Piper sat in front of the TV, actually communicating for a change. They were talking about him becoming a witch, which Chris wasn't too happy about just a day ago. But with listening to his mothers stories about the Charmed Ones, and all the lives they've saved Chris slowly started warming to the idea. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do when he grew up, but he knew he wanted to help people; and what better way was there than saving lives? A smirk appeared across his face as he froze the TV numerous times, to his mother's frustration. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad being a witch after all?

Amongst the happy atmosphere in the Halliwell household, there was a knock on the door. This confused the two as they weren't expecting anybody and they rarely got visitors. It was only 10 in the morning, who would want them this early?

Chris opened the door to a familiar face of the day before, Leo. Suddenly, Chris felt guilty. Leo had saved his life and he was just rude and ungrateful. He felt awkward in Leo's presence as he knew he should apologise but was unsure of how. Chris welcomed Leo in with a hand gesture and led the way to his living room, where Piper was sat, oblivious to what was going on.

Chris introduced his mother to Leo as if the two were strangers, "Mum, there's someone I want you to meet. He kind of saved my life yesterday, this is Leo."

Piper looked up and stared in disbelief, "Who?"

Leo stepped into the light, "Piper, it's me."

The two had been reunited. After 10 years they were both staring into the eyes they loved. The events of the last time they were together flushed back,

Leo wiped the tear off Pipers face, and began to caress her face with his thumb. This moment felt like an eternity and they never wanted it to end. The temptation to kiss his wife was unbearable. They had to have one last kiss, he gazed into her eyes for a moment and then lifted her chin and her lips gently met his.

"Nice to meet you Leo. Could you join me in the kitchen for a second?" Piper asked sternly.

Leo nodded and followed Piper into the kitchen; he began to think that this was a bad idea. He knew Piper wouldn't be happy to see him. But she looked furious. This didn't seem good at all.

"What the hell do you think you're doing coming here?" She asked.

"I realized yesterday that Chris was my son. 10 years have gone by and I've missed so much. But that's about to change, I need to be a part of my son's life. I needed to see you." He said softly

To this Piper blushed, still he was the sweet Leo she had remembered. He hadn't changed a bit either. He still had that lovely smile and that golden hair to which she had fallen in love with. It felt to Piper that they had never been apart. There was this sudden connection. She felt comfortable in his presence and she gazed into his eyes. Clearly she was still in love with him, even after all this time.

"But why now?" She asked.

"Because seeing him made me realize what I'd been missing all these years because I couldn't face seeing you again, but he needs to come first."

Piper nodded in agreement, "And how's Wyatt?" She inquired

"He's great, a boy to be proud of." Leo smiled

A silence fell on the room again; the two had gradually gotten closer as the conversation continued. They stared into each other's eyes, feeling the temptation. Leo's hand lightly touched Piper's and a small, loving smile appeared on his face. This doing the same to Piper's, she looked down at their hands, now totally entwined in each others. As she looked up, Leo very gently kissed her. Piper's eyes began to water as she remembered the hurt she felt and just how much she had missed him. Neither of the two wanted this moment to end. They had missed each other far too much…

Knock knock.

This brought the two back to reality. They couldn't be doing this again; it would just make things complicated. They looked at each other once more before Piper left the kitchen to answer the door.

"This isn't over," Leo smiled.

Piper opened the door. A tall, broad and blonde teenager stood before her. "Hello Miss Halliwell, is Chris there?" He asked timidly.

"Sure, come on in. He's in his room, second to the left." She smiled.

"Gosh, we're popular tonight. Someone for Chris has come round now. 2 visitors in one night, to what do we owe the pleasure?" Piper said walking back into the kitchen.

"Speaking of Chris, can I speak to him? I need to talk to him about yesterday, I promised Wyatt I would."

"Of course, his room's this way," Piper said showing Leo to her son's room, "What happened?"

"You don't know? Well you're about to find out."

Piper knocked on Chris' door and walked in, followed by Leo, who was shocked to see Wyatt sat on Chris' bed. What a reunion this has turned out to be.

"Wyatt? What are you doing here?" He questioned?

"Wyatt?" Piper repeated, once again in disbelief. This couldn't be happening.

"I decided to come speak to Chris myself," Wyatt smiled, "I thought it'd be best for him to hear things from me."

Piper was in shock. For the first time in 10 years her family had been reunited. Yes, the two youngest members were oblivious, but it was amazing to think that this was happening. Especially because she had decided they would never see each other again. Seeing her boys together is something she'd always wanted. But there was a question, amongst many that needed to be answered…

Where do they go from here?


AN: Sooooo, what do we think of the new chapter? I've been struggling with this one for months, are we happy with how the reunion turned out? Please R&R and let me know, I've not done this for a while so I'm eager to know what you think. Vicky x