Yeah! Another chapter. I am on a roll. Ok a few notes. First, I know nothing about how to adopt a kid or anything like that, so if my time frames for how long it takes Piper and Leo to adopt are off, that's why. I'm making it fit the story. Second, I changed Rachel's age, but I haven't bothered to change the previous chapter because that would require effort, and during summer break effort is not something I like to give. So

RACHEL IS SIX, NOT EIGHT. I CHANGED THAT!!!

I'm hoping that the big letters help the people who look at the story, but skip the A/N still get the change. Thanks to all of my reviewers. If it weren't for you, I may have already stopped. Now, for the story.

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Rachel slept through most of the next day too. After running for a day straight, anyone would be that tired. Piper ran around the house, trying to get everything ready for when Rachel woke up. The sofas were vacuumed, the pillows were fluffed, and Piper was pouring candy into bowls. "Piper, I think you're over doing things a little. She's been here before, in fact she's upstairs now. And we know for a fact that she likes us just as we are; with out making sure that there is candy in every nook and cranny." Leo said, taking a bag of Jolly Ranchers from Pipers hands.

"I dunno Leo, it just feels different today. Like I have to impress her or something."

"I should have told you about my plans after she had gone."

"No, you told me at a perfect time. Today I was thinking that we could see if we could get it done before school starts."

Leo questioned, "Why?"

"If she stays with Kara, she'll start at a different school. Paige said that we were already half way through, and I don't want her to switch schools two months into the year, or even half way through the year. And commuting her there everyday could also present a problem, with us being so charmed and all."

"I don't know if we can, it took us two months to even be candidates."

"Leo, we got to try something."

"We got to ask Paige. Commuting, or car pools or something like that may be our only way."

"I got it. Could you watch Rachel while I go and ask Paige?"

"Gladly."

"And, while I do the sound check at P3?"

"Do you need help with that?"

"No, I just need you to stay here."

"I most certainly will be here. And if the elders want me, I'll call Paige."

"Cheater."

"But you love me still."

"You're right."

"Now go, the sooner you leave, the sooner you're done talking with Paige, and lessen the chance of being late for the sound check."

"Thanks." Piper picked up her keys, gave Leo a quick kiss, then left. Leo looked around the empty room, unsure of what to do next. He took a Jolly Rancher out of the bag, and sat on the chair, to stare off into space.

Piper knocked onto Paige's office door. "Come in." Paige's voice rose from inside. Piper slowly opened the door. Piper found a very concentrated Paige, staring at her computer screen, and typing the occasional word.

"Hey." Piper said.

Paige looked up from her work. "Hey."

"Sorry, was I distracting you?"

"God no. A visit from my sister will always take press. And I could really use the break. Have a seat." Paige indicated to the seat on the other side of her desk. "Has Leo found anything yet?"

"He's narrowed it down to about 20 sub species of evil. They all use energy bolts. So, no, not really."

"Too bad. I assume that isn't what you wanted to talk about. Its about Rachel, huh?"

"When did you become the mind reader?" Piper joked.

"Since, um… about the time you walked into the office. We're bird walking here. What can I do for you?"

"Is there any way we can get Rachel before school starts?" Piper quickly asked.

Paige sat back in her chair and thought for a minute. "When does school start?" She asked.

"Two weeks?"

"Wow, that's fast. I don't think I can do it that fast. Of course, you already knowing Rachel, and I know for a fact that she will gladly accept your offer, will speed things up a lot, but still, two weeks is awfully fast."

"Can you try? I don't want to have to transport her every morning. Especially with some of our mornings."

"I'll see what I can do."

"Hey, thanks for doing this Paige."

"What are sisters for?"

"For someone to blame things on." Piper joked.

"Not even funny."

"See, I thought that it was."

"Ha ha. You crack me up."

"I got to go. I need to go set up for tonight." Piper said, she stood up to leave, but Paige stopped her.

"Wait a sec Pipe. As long as you're here, there are a couple of things I need your signature on. I was going to bring them home for you, but you're here now." Paige said. She reached into her desk, and pulled out a small pile of papers. "I don't think that you have worry about reading them. Leo has already signed them."

"As long as I'm here." Piper sighed, taking her seat again. She quickly scanned each page, for anything that might catch her eye, and signed each page. "Now I got to fly, late for a sound check."

"Who is playing?"

"Plain Chocolate. The lead guy was an old friend from high school, had to give them the gig. They're not half bad."

"K, I think I'll come check it out tonght."

"Ok, I could use your help too. One of the bartenders called in sick."

"Fine."

"Thanks Paige."

"You owe me big."

"I know, but I've saved your life more."

"Then we're even?"

"Yeah." Piper once again turned to leave, but Paige stopped her again.

"I'll see what I can do for you and Leo." Paige promised. Piper just smiled, and finally left.