Part 15
Prue and Piper were hugging each other while they cried
over the death of their younger sister, Phoebe.
'Prue, what do we do now? I mean how do we go on?' Piper
whispered
'I don't really know, but I know Phoebe would of wanted
us to move on with our lives' Prue sniffed.
'I know she would have wanted us to but I cant get out of
my head how much we hurt her'
'oh come here' Prue once again pulled Piper into a hug
'Piper, Prue' came a voice behind them
'Leave us alone Leo.' Prue said quietly
'no hang on. I want to know why you did not answer my
call. If you did Phoebe would still be alive' Piper shouted
'Piper you cannot blame Leo. Yeah we know he didn't
answer but you just cant blame him' prue said as she finished in a sigh.
'Look. I am really sorry Piper that I couldn't get here
but the elders had me off doing something else. But the elders saw what happened
and have given me the permission to heal Phoebe' Leo said smiling
'What! But you can't heal the dead' Piper asked puzzled
as prue just stared at him.
'I know, but they saw what Phoebe did, she knew you were
going to be killed so she sacrificed herself for you'
'we know that Leo'
'no you don't know the whole story. When Phoebe got that
premonition what did she tell you she saw?'
'she just told us that it was the right one' Piper
whispered
'well that wasn't at all what she saw. What she saw was
you two getting killed by the energy bolt, she knew she couldn't let that
happen, so she did the only thing she could think of.'
'she pushed us out of the way to sacrificed herself' Prue
finished
'yes. The Elders saw this and were truly amazed of the
love she has for you do this, after everything that has happened over the last
week'
'so you saying that you can heal Phoebe with out any
consequences'
'yep. So if I can'
'sure. Go right ahead' Prue moved out of the way so Leo
could get to Phoebe.
Leo knelt down next to Phoebe and placed his hands over
her. they started to glow and 5 minutes later. They could see Phoebe's chest
rise. Leo lifted his hands and smiled at the two other sisters
'why isn't she awake Leo?' Piper asked
'Because her body took a very hard hit and even though I
have healed her physically, she has to heal emotionally as well'
'I don't get you' Piper said looking confused
'Phoebe's body was hit hard. That's was physical. She
loss consciousness due to the hit. Because of the pain. That was also physical
with a bit of emotion. What I'm trying to say is that Phoebe will wake in her
own time, when she feels she is completely healed. I can't do anything more.
I'm sorry.' Leo looked up to the sky. 'I have to go. I'll be home tonight. Bye'
Leo orbed out and the two older sisters took their
younger one home, to rest.
Part 16
A couple of hours after they had returned home Piper and
Prue had not left Phoebe's bedside, in fear that she would wake up when they
were gone.
'Prue. what happens if she doesn't wake up?'
'Piper she will. Leo said she just needs time to heal'
'I know what he said but it shouldn't be taking this long
now should it?'
'I understand your point. But I think it also has to do
with us, Josh and what happened to her in New York. I mean Phoebe was mad with
us for forgetting her birthday. She was deeply hurt. Then something happened
with Josh, because she was crying earlier and then what Raspunita said about
New York. That would of brought back memories that she didn't want to remember.
So she has to heal from them as well as the hit she received.' Prue explained.
'oh. Prue you know when that demon said something about
her innocence and his son, do you think that he….umm…that he ummmm…raped her?'
Piper questioned her older sibling
'if I had to be truly honest with you I think so, yes.
But I don't want to think about that. I mean I pushed her away. Its my fault'
Prue stated as tears came down her cheeks
'Prue you can't blame your self okay. Phoebe wouldn't
want you too'
'She's right Prue' came a whisper from the side of them
'Phoebe your awake' Piper said in excitement
'yeah, I've ummm been awake for a while. I heard
everything you said' Phoebe said quietly as she closed her eyes.
'Phoebe. We're sorry about everything. Especially
forgetting your birthday. We are your sisters. We shouldn't forget something as
Important as that. So we would understand if you are not ready to forgive us
yet, or if you ever do' Prue said never letting her eyes leave the carpet,
never let her eyes look into Phoebe's. if she had, she would of seen Phoebe
crying and looking at her with sadness.
'Prue look at me. Please'
Prue looked up into Phoebe's eyes. While Phoebe grabbed
one of Pipers hands and one of Prue's.
'Piper, Prue. I forgave you a while ago. When you bought
me those presents, I could see how sorry you were, but I guess I was too
stubborn to realise it. So, I'm telling you now that I forgive you. I forgive
you from here' Phoebe tapped at her heart. 'I'm sorry, that I didn't earlier
and I put you through all this. Its just you really hurt me but I didn't
realise how much you meant to me till now. I mean I knew but I kind of lost
that knowledge when you forgot my birthday. I'm sorry guys. I love you' Phoebe
broke down completely then.
'sshhh Pheebs. It's okay. It should be us apologising
more than you' Piper said with a laugh trying to lighten the mood, as she
hugged Phoebe along with Prue.
'Phoebe. Can I ask you a question' Piper asked. When she
saw her nod she continued 'when you arrived at the pier you were extremely
upset and looked like you could shoot both me and Leo. Can I ask why? I will
understand if you don't want to tell us.'
'well, I met Josh' Phoebe started as she sat up and wiped
her eyes 'the day after you forgot my birthday and we got on great, like we
knew each other since we were in primary school. It was love at first site. He
helped me through a time when I was deeply hurt and I appreciated it greatly,
he was a shoulder to cry on, he listen to me without judging me and he was
really nice and gentle. Well Leo came to get me yesterday. By the way, Josh is
a whitelighter. Anyway, Leo came to get me to help you guys out and that was
when Leo told Josh that his training was finished and he was assigned two
witches. The witches he is in charge of live 3000 miles away in Chicago. That
was why I was upset. And the reason I looked you and Leo, Piper was because I
was jealous. How come you can love a whitelighter but I can't' Phoebe broke
down again.
'oh Phoebe I'm sorry. But you will always be able to love
Josh. You love him from here' Piper pointed to her heart like Phoebe had
minutes before 'and that can never be broken, even if they are 3000 miles away.
Believe me on that. When you were in New York, I missed you so much, I just
wanted you back because I loved you and still do with all my heart.' Piper too
broke down crying and Prue pulled both her younger sisters into her arms.
Protecting them like she did when they were smaller.
'Phoebe. You also don't have to answer this question. But
what did happen in New York. Raspunita said something about his son? 'prue
questioned
Phoebe sat up and dried her tears.
'well I went off to New York, after our big fight. I
couldn't believe you didn't believe me I was so pissed off. Anyway, I go to New
York and I was amazed by everything. It's so different to San Francisco.
Anyway, I needed a job to pay the rent on this flat I found. So, I got two. One
as a waitress at a nice exclusive restaurant in the wealthy part of New York
and a job in a bar at night. Well the job in the bar wasn't exactly the best
place to be at night, I was walking home one day after a long night working.
Believe me I was run off my feet. I couldn't wait to jump in that bath and to
go to bed. I was walking home when………………..
Part 17
WARNING -READ AT OWN RISK- Description of rape.
'I was walking home when, my boyfriend at the time, Cory,
jumped out at me. He made me jump so much. We had been seeing each other for
about 3 days. I met him in the bar, he was a regular. He was so nice.
Well, I nearly had a heart attack when he did that. I
could have killed him. Anyway, he saw that I was pissed with him and
apologised. He walked me home and said goodbye. He was a right gentleman, so
sweet and charming.
Well a month had gone by and I was slowly coming around,
settling into the city. Cory took me out for a meal on my night off and we had
a really good time. That was the first time he took me out for a meal and it
surely wasn't the last. We went out every two weeks. It was beautiful. Well 4
months had gone by and unlike me, we still hadn't had sex. I just didn't want
to rush it. I was having a super time as it is and I wanted to get to know him
a little more. 5 months came and went and I could tell that Cory wanted to do
it. So one evening I sat him down and explained that I thought it wasn't the
right time yet. That I wanted to get to know him better. He got really angry
and he started saying hurtful words and words that I didn't understand. I was
frightened. I didn't share the flat with anyone. I was by myself. Well I asked
him to leave but he just refused. I was really scared at this point as he was
throwing things around, I fretened him with the police and that was when he
just lost control and attacked me.' Phoebe slowly explained as tears poured
down her cheeks. She looked around at her sisters and saw that they too had
tears rolling down there cheeks.
'he started to beat me up. I cpouldn't do anything. I
mean I was to frightened to move let alone defend myself. Well he stopped 10minutes
later picked me up and dragged me to the bedroom. By this time I was going in
and out of conciousness. I didn't know what was happening. The room was
spinning. He ummm….he threw me onto the bed and tied me to the posts so I
wouldn't be able to move. Not that I would of anyway I couldn't feel my legs at
all, so I wouldn't of been able to run. He was just laughing at me, telling me
not to cry. How could I not cry, someone I deeply liked, someone I had been
seeing for nearly 6months and this is how he treats me. I just wished I never
left San Francisco, I wished I was in your two's arms. I wished mum was there.
Well after he finished tying me down he started to strip my clothes off. I
screamed and screamed and screamed but all it got was a back hand across the
face and a gag in my mouth and a blindfold over my eyes. I couldn't see what he
was doing and I couldn't scream. His hands…. His hands, I will never forget
what his hands felt like. They were so rough and cold. I knew what he was going to do so I just
blocked everything out. When I regained my senses I realised it was morning and
he was well gone. I also found my wrists unbound, no gag in my mouth and no
blind fold. I didn't know whether what happened happened or whether it was a
dream. But I realised it was no dream when I staggered into the bathroom and
saw all the bruises and cuts. I just started to cry. I couldn't believe what
had happened. I needed you two so badly but I knew you weren't there. Well I
got cleaned up and returned to the bedroom to throw away the bed sheets and
everything else he had given me or touch. I was walking out of the flat when I
bumped into someone. I looked up and saw this man, I immediately screamed and
ran away down to the dumpsters to throw the stuff away. Well when I returned,
the man was still there looking extremely sorry and worried. He apologised but
I just ignored him. But he wouldn't give up as he saw how upset I was. Well I
eventually told him and he was extremely sympathetic and caring. He took care
of everything. He rang the police and took me down to the hospital. I told him
he was wasting his time as I had washed myself, but he still took me down as he
thought that there could be some evidence left. After the examination, I gave
the police a statement and went home. 3 days later I got a call from the police
saying that they had caught Cory, because of the statement and description I
gave and because of the evidence from my examination at the hospital. They had
found traces of his semen I was so relieved I was going to put this behind me
and start a fresh with Clay helping me out all the way. Yeah it was Clay that
helped me. But that wasn't the case, I had to go and identify him in a line up.
I did so and he was remanded in custody until the trial, which was in 2 weeks.
The day of the trail came and everything was going well until he got up onto
into the box. He lied about everything. He said that I gave consent that I got
into a fight with some lass down at the bar. I just couldn't believe it. The
jury looked like they were buying his story. Well my turn came and his lawyer
made me out to be a lying and evil woman for doing this. I just broke down
there, I couldn't take anymore. Then came my lawyer he was so much nicer anyway
it went okay after that, I told the jury exactly what had happened and why. And
that Cory was lying, that what he had said was not the truth. Clay was the next
one in the witness box. He told the jury everything that had happened when he
first bumped into me. How scared I was, how beaten up I was. The last one up
was my manager from the bar. I didn't really get on with him so I was worried
that he would lie to get revenge at me for breaking so many cups.' Phoebe
laughed, and wiped away her tears 'but he didn't he told the jury that I was the
nicest person in the world and how much he knew I would never lie. The jury was
out for less than seven hours. When they returned I was as nervous as hell. The
jury found Cory guilty of rape and GBH. I couldn't believe it. My life was
going to be free from him for ever. I thought he would get a long time in jail,
like 15-25 years. But that wasn't the case he got 6 years and he would be
eligible for parole after three. I was devastated. Clay took care of me. But
3months after the court hearing I just needed to be home with you guys again,
so I came home.'
'Phoebe, I'm so sorry. Why didn't you tell me?' Piper
asked as tears still came down her cheeks. She couldn't believe what her baby
sister had gone through and without either of her sisters there.
'I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to be mad at
me and I thought you wouldn't believe me'
'oh Phoebe don't you ever think that okay. We are very
proud of you and love you deeply' Piper said trying to reassure her 'don't we
prue'
'uh yeah. Cause we do. We love you.' Prue lent in and
pulled Phoebe into a great big hug. She also couldn't believe what her sister
had to go through. And all because of her, if they hadn't had that stupid
fight, if only she had believed Phoebe over Roger. If only.
As if reading her mind Phoebe pulled away from the hug
and looked at Prue 'Prue this was not your fault. Okay. It just happened okay.
Please don't blame your self I don't blame you and I have gotten over it so
please don't play the guilt trip game' Phoebe then pulled Prue into a hug and
Piper.
They fell asleep in each other's arms.
Part 18
The next morning all three girls were still asleep in
each other's arms. Until Leo, work Piper up.
'uh, what is it?' Piper asked groggily as she sat up
Leo held a finger up to her lips and pulled her out of
the bed careful not to wake her other two sisters.
'Leo where are we going' Piper whispered
but Leo didn't answer he just continued walking. As soon
as he was out of Phoebes room, he looked at Piper and said one word
'Surprise'
'what, down stairs. It's a surprise for Phoebe. I need
your help'
Leo led Piper downstairs. When she reached, the bottom
stairs she was shocked to find the whole of the bottom of the manor covered in
grate paper and one huge banner saying 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHOEBE!'
'oh she's going to hate this Leo'
'I don't think she will. I've got her a really good
birthday present. That she'll love'
2 hours later Prue and Phoebe descended the stairs. But
stopped in there tracks when they saw the whole of downstairs in darkness
'Piper' Phoebe called out
suddenly the lights came on and a huge shout of
'SURPRISE' made both Phoebe and Prue jump.
Phoebe and Prue looked around. Only when Phoebe saw the
banner did she understand what it was for. She descended the rest of the stairs
and went into the living room. When she got there she had another shock there
standing right in front of her were her Dad, Grams and her mum.
She gave each one of them a hug and sat down to eat the
birthday breakfast.
'Phoebe' Leo said 'I have one more surprise for you'
'oh what is it' Phoebe asked excitedly 'a cloud?'
'no something better'
'nothing can be better than a cloud' Phoebe whispered in
a baby voice
her whole family cracked out laughing
'no, this is definitely better' Leo clicked his fingers
and another ball of blue orbs came
'what? Who is that' everyone asked
Leo just smiled at Phoebe.
When the person materialized, Phoebe knew why Leo was
smiling
'JOSH' Phoebe screamed as she ran up to him and hugged
him.
Part 19
Josh had been reassigned so that he was closer to Phoebe.
The elders had actually aloud them to date.
Three months had gone by since her sisters had forgotten
her birthday. And things were looking up.
'Hey Phoebe. I'm not working to night would you like to
go out 4 a meal?'
'yeah sure, where 2?'
'how about that new Italian place down in San Jose?'
'I love to. But its too expensive'
'but I'm paying'
'then in that
case Josh. Yeah I love to'
Phoebe and Josh were having the best time ever. They were
so in love.
'Phoebe. I need to ask you something?'
'sure. Josh what is it'
Phoebe was shocked as she saw Josh go down on one knee
'Phoebe Halliwell, I know I haven't known you for that
long but from the moment I saw you I knew you were the one, that I wanted to
spend the rest of my life with' Josh winked at her ' will you marry me?'
Phoebe was shocked. 'ummm. Yes of course. I love you too'
Josh slipped the ring onto her finger and gave a the
biggest kiss ever
Josh and Phoebe didn't notice that they were being
watched
'he is a fool to mess around with my Phoebe. Both of them
are dead'
he laughed evily as he blinked out of site
Part 20
Piper and Prue were sat down watching TV when there
little sister came in laughing
'hey Pheebs. What's so funny?' Piper asked. She was glad
and relived that Phoebe had forgiven them, she didn't know what she would of
done if she hadn't.
'I need to tell you guys something' Phoebe replied as she
and Josh walked hand in hand into the lounge
'what? What is it. No demons I hope' Prue said
'no. nothing like that' Phoebe replied 'what do you think
of this'
Phoebe lifted her left hand to show her sisters he
engagement ring
'Oh Wow!!!!' Piper and Prue said together.
'This is fantastic' Prue stood up and went to give Josh
as hug while, Piper did the same to Phoebe.
'so you don't mind.' Phoebe asked
'of cause not. Why you ask?' Piper asked
'because of what you had to go through'
'oh no. they have probably slackened on that rule'
'probably. Me and Josh are going out to have celebratory
drinks. You are welcome to join. Actually we insist you join us'
'okay. Sure. Its only once you get engaged' Piper
laughed, winking at Phoebe.
Prue, Piper, Phoebe and Josh went out to celebrate.
'lets go and dance' Phoebe asked josh as she stood up
'okay'
Phoebe led the way to the dance floor with Josh
following.
They were having the time of their lives when Phoebe
accidentally knocked into someone
'HEY!! Watch it!' the angry man shouted as he turned
around.
'I'm sorry.' Phoebe replied in a small voice
Phoebe looked up and was frozen with fear at who she saw!
Part 21
'Hello Phoebe, long time no see' the man laughed 'aren't
you going to introduce me to your man?'
Phoebe remained silent she couldn't believe he was here
after everything
'Phoebe you okay.' Josh asked when he noticed how pale
she was
'Uh? Yeah I'm fine. Can we just go' she whispered
'Yeah sure.' Josh replied as he walked Phoebe away,
confused as who that man was.
Josh walked Phoebe up to her sisters to say good-bye
Piper and Prue saw the two of them approaching and knew
something was a matter
'What's up?' Prue asked
'Phoebe wants to go' Josh replied for Phoebe as she
remained quite
'How come?' Piper asked
Phoebe still did not answer
'Phoebe? Phoebe, any one in there' Piper joked as she
looked at her sister
'Can we just go Josh please'?
Prue saw the frightened look in her sister's eyes.
'Phoebe what's the matter. You are frightened of
something I can tell' Prue asked worriedly
'He's here' Phoebe whispered
'Who's here?'
But they got no reply
'Piper I'm going t go home with them, are you okay?' Prue
told her other sister
'I'm coming too, just let me tell my assistant manager
and we'll be off' Piper replied as she to could tell Phoebe was petrified
The drive home was silent, Phoebe was petrified and hr
sisters and Josh were worried about her, as she hadn't said any thing.
'Pheebs, you want to tell us what the matter is' Piper
asked gently as they entered the manor.
'he's back' Phoebe whispered
'who's back Phoebe. This is making no sense' Prue pushed
'he's back. He was at the club' Phoebe whispered again,
never taking her eyes off of the floor.
'Who's back Phoebe? Who' Prue asked getting more worried
by the minute
'there was this man at the club, she bumped into him
apologised but when she saw him she froze just like this' Josh explained.
'Phoebe, who was this man. Do we know him?' Piper asked
'yeah. We vanquished him a while ago. But he's back'
Phoebe again whispered
'what was he called Phoebe. Please tell us'
'he was called Raspunita Jr, but his human name is…is'
stuttered Phoebe 'is Cory'
Phoebe broke down crying as her sisters just stood there
shocked. Josh was confused
'Who's Raspunita Jr?'
'I'll explain it to him' Prue said as Phoebe was still
crying hard.
'I'll take her upstairs' Piper stood up and helped Phoebe
up the stairs to her room.
'Josh, I think you better sit down'
Josh sat down on the sofa with Prue sitting across from
him.
'Josh, what I am about to tell you isn't very pleasant
but please don't get angry. For Phoebe's sake'
'okay Prue. Just tell me please'
'okay. Well Raspunita Jr is a demon we vanquished about 2
years ago'
'wait you vanquished him. Then how come he's back?' Josh
asked confused
'he probably got out on a loop hole or something'
'how come Phoebe is so frightened of him, he didn't do
anything to her did he?' Josh asked concern building up for Phoebe.
'well that's the thing' Prue started 'when he was a demon
he was in his true demon form, so Phoebe didn't recognise him but when we
vanquished him we saw his human face. We didn't know why Phoebe was so happy
and sad at the time, until the other day.'
'why what happened'
Prue continued to tell him everything that had happened
when they faced Raspunita and what they had discovered about Phoebe's time in
New York.
Josh was silent
'Josh, are you okay?' Prue asked concerned
'yeah, just shocked. Do you think Phoebe will want to see
me?' Josh asked quietly
'I know she will. She needs everyone at the moment'
'okay. Thanks Prue for telling me' Josh said as he headed
to the stairs.
'its okay.'
Josh headed up to Phoebe's room.
'Phoebe are u okay?' Piper asked
but Phoebe did not reply
'Phoebe. Phoebe are you okay? You want me to stay?' Piper
asked but again got no reply
'oh Phoebe please talk to me. Please'
'P..Piper, I'm sacred' Phoebe whispered
'oh I know sweetie, but me, Prue, Leo and Josh will be
right here for you okay. We wont let anything happen to you'
'she's right Phoebe. We will never let anything happen to
you' Josh said as he came through the door
Josh went up and sat next to Phoebe drawing her into a
hug. Piper left them two alone and went to check on Prue
15 minutes later Josh realised Phoebe had fallen asleep.
He moved Phoebe under the covers. And stretched
he suddenly realised he needed the toilet and with one
last glance at Phoebe went.
'Prue, you do thin she will be okay don't you?' Piper
asked her sister
'yeah cause she will, she has us doesn't she?'
'yeah I-' but piper got cut of as Josh screamed for them
'PIPER, PRUE!!!!'
Piper and Prue rushed up the stairs to see Josh crying
and no Phoebe
'Josh where is Phoebe?' Piper asked hysterical
'I don't know, I went to the loo and when I got back she
was gone' Josh crumbled to the floor 'if only I didn't leave her'
'Josh don't blame your self-okay. I have a pretty good
idea what has happened?' Prue said
'What' both Piper and Josh said in unison
'Cory has her.' Prue said quietly 'he's going to make her
pay!'