A/N: Okay, I know I'm a day late, but my computer was acting weird. To make up for it, however, I will be posting two chapters up today. This chapter is a purely fluff chapter for Coop/Phoebe and Paige/Henry fans. I figured I'd give them a treat since this has mostly been Leo/Piper based. So, if you're not a fan of either pairing and want to get back to the plot, you can skip this chapter. Though, this chapter does give a little more insight to what Phoebe and Paige are thinking about the whole ordeal. Anyway, if you read, then I hope you enjoy. (:
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Phoebe orbed into her apartment with Paige. She looked around curiously. "Well, that's weird. Coop said he'd be here when I got back no matter how late."
Paige shrugged. "Maybe he got called away on some Cupid duties," she offered.
"I don't know." She turned back to Paige and hugged her. "Thanks for the ride."
"Anytime," she said looking up and shrugging her arms. "With the kick Piper's on to get these girls back that might be more often than we think."
Phoebe nodded her head in agreement. "Yeah, I have to agree with you. I mean the girl got to all of us, but I haven't seen her this angry since Billy and Christy used Wyatt for his powers." Phoebe shivered at the thought.
"Yeah, but at this rate she might get herself killed." Paige gave a worried and tired look to her sister. "I'm just worried about her. I want to save these girls too-"
"But you don't want to lose one of us in the process. Yeah, I feel the same way." Taking off her shoes, Phoebe decides to relax on one of her chairs. "I know there's a way we can get them back them back safely, we're just missing it."
"I've had the same bugging feeling all day," Paige agreed collapsing on Phoebe's couch. "I think a good night's rest will do us all some good. Might help me think better." She waved her hands around her head to emphasize her point.
"I agree. We'll talk tomorrow. I bet Henry is getting worried." Standing up, Phoebe hugged her sister. "Be safe. I'll see you tomorrow."
"Night sis," Paige said as she orbed out.
"I thought she'd never leave," a familiar voice said happily.
Phoebe turned around to see Coop in a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. "Oh yeah, and what do you have planned that so special?"
Coop smiled easily and grabbed Phoebe's hand. He began leading her towards the kitchen, "Well, if you come this way, I'll show you." He held out his arm showing her the table.
Phoebe smiled up at him while looking into his eyes. "After the day I've had, you have no idea how much I need this." She stood on her tiptoes as she gave him a small peck on the lips.
He put both his hands on her arms and rubbed them up and down. "Want to tell me about it? I've been told I'm a fantastic listener." He gave her a mega watt smile and pulled her close.
Leaning into his arms comfortingly, Phoebe suggested, "How about I go change out of this icky, dirty outfit. Then, we can come in here and enjoy this deliciously, yummy meal you've made us, and I'll tell you all about it."
"Sounds good to me," he replied smiling down at her. "And maybe afterwards, I could help you get those stressful knots out with a nice message." To emphasize the point he held up his hand and wiggled his fingers.
"Why Coop, I think that sounds like a brilliant plan," she replied in a theatrical manner. She pulled back and kissed him one more time on the lips before pulling away to get changed. Sometimes having Coop made things a lot easier for her. She smiled to herself. Yeah, Coop would definitely be staying around for a while.
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Henry had been pacing the floor for the past hour. His wife said she wouldn't be too late, and the fact it was ten thirty pushing on eleven made him worry a bit. Finally, blue orbs filled the apartment as he turned to her. He ran over and hugged her tightly. "Thank God, you're okay."
Paige looked down at him confused. "Of course I am. What made you think I wasn't?"
"You said you wouldn't be late, which usually means eight or nine for you. It's almost eleven, Paige." He looked down at her like she was crazy. "Have you even checked the time?"
Smiling as sweetly as she could at him, Paige tried to look about everywhere but at him. "Well, you see, um, I sort of lost time when we went into the Underworld and all."
"You went to the Underworld and didn't tell me?" He pulled away from her and began taking off his police stuff. "You know, as your husband that would be a nice thing to know!"
"Henry, I'm fine! See safe and sound!" She through her arms up in the air and dropped them. "Oh come on, it's not like I went alone! My sisters were there!" As he continued to ignore her and bustle around the room, she stopped and folded her arms. "Oh, it's not like you tell me when you're going on some stake out for one of your parolees."
He laughed sarcastically, "See Paige, that's not the same thing. When I go on stake out, there's not a likely chance that I'll come back with scorched skin, or maybe with a demon!"
"Oh, now you're just reaching. I wouldn't come back with a demon." She rolled her eyes and pursed her lips. "They usually only attack at the Manor anyway, so that's Piper and Leo's problem."
Henry just looked at her. "You know, that doesn't make me feel better." He went into the bedroom and only assumed Paige followed, since she never backs down from a fight. "Paige, when we finally decide to have children, are you going to keep risking your life like this?"
"That's not the point, Henry." She sighed as she sat on the bed. "Look, there are these two girls, and they were kidnapped by these demons." She rubbed her forehead and looked at him. "We don't know why or what they want. Those girls could be getting tortured. So yeah, we took a chance. Wouldn't you?"
Henry could clearly see the pain in his wife's eyes. He sat down on the bed next to her and pulled her into a side hug. "You're right, I would." He kissed the top of her head. "I'm sorry, but shouldn't their parents have to worry about them too?"
"They don't have anyone," she said barely. "They were in the foster care system. If the little one, Emily, hadn't had found us," she paused not wanting to think of the possibility. "Let's just say, that we're the only ones looking out for them."
Henry held her protectively closer. Both he and Paige knew what it was like to lose parents. They'd both been in foster care. "Well, how about we get some sleep, okay?" Paige nodded her head as she got dressed into her pajamas which consisted of boxers and a shirt of Henry's. As they snuggled in the bed together, Henry whispered to Paige, "I know you, honey. I know you'll find those girls, okay?" Paige nodded her head feeling her eyes getting heavy. "Just got to have some faith."
Paige was fast asleep as Henry looked down at her. He couldn't believe how lucky he was to have her. Maybe that's why he was so protective of her. He didn't want to lose her. She's been the best thing he's had in a while. He looked down at her sleeping body and smiled as he pulled her closer and went to sleep himself.
TBC…
