As Piper watched Amy lying on the couch with Paige in front of the Christmas tree, she was very grateful they had put it up that weekend. The lights and ornaments seem to give Amy something to focus on besides what was happening to her. Paige was sitting on the couch brushing Amy's hair as she feel asleep. Piper walked in with an afghan to keep Amy warm as they talked with her father in the other room.

Piper and Paige joined Darryl, Timothy and Phoebe in the kitchen. Leo was checking with the Elders to see if Amy had been assigned a whitelighter yet.

Phoebe looked up from the table to see Piper and Paige walk in. "Amy's asleep for now. I think you need to tell us anything you know about these attacks Mr. Roberts," Piper said pouring herself a cup of coffee.

"Please, call me Tim," he said as he locked eyes with Piper.

"Alright Tim," Phoebe said as she put her hand on his, "We've explained what happened today. You need to tell us why it happened," she said and gently added as she looked into his eyes, "I know it's painful, but the more we know, the easier it will be for us to help you."

Tim took a small breath and then said, "Amy's mother was amazing. She told me she was a witch on our very first date. It took me a long time to realize what she meant by that," he said laughing a little, "but she was always honest with me." Tim paused for a minute lost in thought.

"For our second anniversary we went to Vegas. I had never gambled before in my life, not even bingo. Something about it all got to me. I was already a big sports fan, so when we got home, I tried my hand at betting on my favorite teams. Nothing big at first, and my teams did well. It was such a thrill." A tear ran down Tim's check, but noone said a word.

"It seems that some demons front illegal activities in our world. Did you know?" Tim shook his head, "Of course you know, but I didn't. Janice, my wife, she knew. I got into debt some, and my biggest fear was that we would lose the house. I was a fool. When they came to call in the debt, it wasn't any material possession they wanted. They wanted witches, and I just happen to have two of the most precious...." Tim stopped and was crying now. He couldn't go on.

Phoebe squeezed Tim's hand and Paige walked over to put an arm around him. Everyone was silent as Tim mourned his wife again.

After a long pause, Tim continued, "They killed Janice, but Amy got away. That is where Prue found her in the park. Prue saved Amy, and in her will Janice told us about the amulet for Amy to wear. I thought Amy would be safer if noone knew about her, so I asked Prue to keep our secret even from you. The amulet was broken last night. Thankfully, you found Amy in time today to stop...." he trailed off again unable to speak his thought aloud.

Piper decided to take some of the burden off Tim's shoulders and switch the topic to strategy. "Well, now that we know what we're dealing with, I say we take out the demonic bookie and free Tim of his debt forever."

"No you can't, I don't want you to get hurt," Tim said.

The sisters smiled. "You wife never told you about the Charmed Ones?" Phoebe asked.

Tim shook his head. "Well, Tim, I assure you, we can handle your demon. You just provide the details, we'll kick his butt," Paige said cheerfully.

*****

Amy woke up with a start calling for her Daddy. Phoebe and Tim ran in to see what was wrong. "Did you have a bad dream honey?" Tim asked.

"No," Amy said as she shook her head. "What was that noise?"

"That was the doorbell sweetie," Phoebe said. "Piper took the lazy way out of making dinner tonight," she added with a smile.

Piper had joined them after paying for the pizza. "Yes honey, I'm sorry. I wasn't prepared for this many people to be over," she said as she nudged Phoebe a little. "But I did order pizza!"

Amy sat up smiling. "Really?" Amy loved pizza though her father always insisted on balanced meals. He didn't want her to grow up eating nothing but junk food just because he was a single father.

"Yes," Piper said, "And I do have something homemade, I have homemade brownies for dessert."

Amy looked at her father unable to believe he approved of this meal. Tim smiled. "I think you deserve a little spoiling after the day you had. Come on," he said as he scooped Amy up in his arms. "Let's get you washed up."

"Upstairs, you'll find extra toothbrushes and mouthwash in the hallway bathroom," Phoebe said. "Let us know if you need anything else," Piper added as Tim carried Amy up the stairs.

*****

Darryl had called his wife before dinner to tell her he wouldn't be home. The sisters had told him long ago just to invite her over and let them explain everything to her to make things easier on him. He knew he should, but he just wasn't sure if she would believe them without having seen everything he had. It would be nice to be able to be completely honest with her he thought to himself. After hearing Tim's story he was convinced it was the right thing to do, though not at this exact moment.

"Piper, does that invitation for my wife to come over for dinner sometime still stand?" he asked during dinner.

The sisters exchanged looks and all nodded in agreement. "Of course it does Darryl. I can't imagine what tension your relationship with us has brought on your marriage already. When do you want her to come over?"

"We can get a babysitter next weekend if that is good for you," Darryl answered.

"Next weekend it is. And I will do a better job of dinner preparations when she comes over," Piper said.

Paige laughed, "Oh sis, this is definitely one of your best meals ever."

Phoebe giggled as Piper slapped Paige on the arm, "She'll make you pay for that."

*****

Leo orbed right after dinner, and Piper made him a plate. "So, did you find out who her whitelighter is?" Paige asked.

Leo nodded as he took a bite of pizza. "Well?" Piper said.

"He should be along any minute now," Leo said as white lights appeared in the kitchen.

Darryl hung up with his boss at the police station, turned to walk into the kitchen, and came face to face with, "Andy!"

"Hey partner," Andy said with a smile. "So, where's my charge?" he asked turning to face Piper.

"Where's my charge? Andy! Why didn't you tell us?" Piper asked as she ran to hug him.

Phoebe came running into the kitchen to see if she heard the name she thought she did. "Andy!" she screamed and ran to hug him too.

Andy laughed as the two sisters embraced him tightly. "I'm sorry ladies. I wanted to tell you. I especially wanted to come to you when Prue died, but they forbid it," he said as he looked to the ceiling.

"Stupid Elders," Phoebe said in a pouting voice. "Ditto," Piper echoed.

Leo looked at a slightly confused Darryl and a clueless Paige, "Andy became a whitelighter when he died," he said to Darryl. "Andy was a long time friend of the girls, and Prue's boyfriend," he added turning to Paige.

They both nodded. "Nice to see you partner," Darryl said with a smile. As the girls released their hold on Andy, he walked over to give Darryl a hug. "You've been doing a great job," Andy said, "And thanks for keeping them safe," he added nodding toward the sisters.

When he released Darryl, Andy turned to Paige. "Nice to meet you," she said. "Yeah, it is," he said as they shook hands.

Andy then turned his attention to Amy, who was standing with her father in the hallway. He walked over and knelt down in front of the little girl.

"Hi there. I'm Andy. It's nice to meet you," he said.

Amy looked at Andy a little reluctantly. "Amy, this was a very good friend of ours for a long time. You'll be very safe with him as your whitelighter," Phoebe said.

Amy shook hands with Andy. "You can call my name anytime you need me. Ok?" Andy asked. Amy nodded.

Andy stood up again. "I was there this afternoon, but when I saw you guys show up I had to get the go ahead to come here. We're suppose to cut off all ties with our previous lives. Leo helped me convince them they should make an exception here."

"Nice work honey," Piper said as she hugged her husband.

*****

"Pamela, I'm sorry. I really can't explain, but I can't see you tonight. No, I'm not still upset about the necklace. It's just that I have to take care of something. Tomorrow? I don't know. Maybe. Pamela, don't hang up. Pamela. Shit," Tim said as he clicked his cell phone off.

"Everything alright?" Phoebe said as she walked into the living room to find Tim.

"She doesn't understand. Not that I've told her anything, but I doubt she would believe me anyway," Tim said. "Oh well, Amy and Samantha don't really like each other anyway," he added as he sat on the couch.

"Samantha's her daughter?" Phoebe asked as she sat down beside him.

"Yeah, Samantha broke the amulet because Amy wouldn't let her hold it. Amy is never going to forget that. I don't see happily ever after with Pamela," Tim concluded.

"I'm sorry," Phoebe responded.

"It's ok. Being around you guys has reminded me how nice full disclosure is. Amy likes all of you too. She needs people like you in her life without her mother being here," he said solemnly.

"It isn't your fault, you know?" Phoebe said as she put her hand on his.

"Yes it is," Tim said flatly. "You wouldn't understand."

Phoebe sighed. "Yes I would."

"How?" Tim asked.

"I'm responsible for Prue's death in a way. See, there was this guy. Talk about not seeing happily ever after, that was him. But I followed my heart, and my hormones, and I risked it all anyway. I was with him when Prue died. I should have been with her," Phoebe said.

"Would it have made the difference?" Tim asked.

"I don't know for sure," Phoebe said, "But the power of three only seems to fail when I walk away from it. I think me being here might have saved her."

Tim wrapped an arm around Phoebe as she held his hand. "We make mistakes and sometimes it hurts the people we love. The only thing we can do is move forward and try to do better. You have done a great job with Amy. I'm sure Janice is proud of you. I'm trying to make Prue proud of me."

"I'm sure you'll succeed," Tim said. "You have a good heart."

Phoebe smiled, "Not always, but I'm working on it."

*****

Leo caught Piper before she walked in to interrupt Phoebe and Tim. "What are you doing? I need to talk to her," Piper said.

Leo shook his head. "I think they are doing fine on their own."

"But she needs to know she isn't responsible..." Piper started to say.

Leo interrupted her, "She is just weighing the cost of what could have been if she hadn't spent so much time on Cole. She has regrets, that's all, and it's understandable. I think she's doing fine."

"But," Piper started to say. Leo shook his head no. "We need to talk to Darryl about what role the police can play in breaking up this gambling ring. He's waiting in the kitchen, and his boss needs a reply tonight."

Piper nodded as she followed Leo into the kitchen to help plan the next day's events.

*****

Paige tucked Amy into her bed and surrounded her with all the sisters' favorite stuffed animals. "Instead of the stuffed animals, can you sleep with me?" Amy asked.

Paige smiled. "Let me plan tomorrow with my sisters, then I will come join you later. How about that?"

Amy nodded. "Andy is going to stay here and read to you until I come back. Ok?"

Amy nodded again. Paige smiled as she left Andy reading a fairytale to Amy.

*****

"Alright," Darryl said as he hung up the phone. "The police sting is set for late tonight after the game is over. You sure no demons will be there?"

"It's just a front," Piper said. "You're people should be fine, but the raid will bring the demon out, and we will take him on."

"Ok then, I have to go and get ready. You all be safe with your fight," Darryl said as he walked to the door.

"And you be safe with yours," Piper responded. "Call Leo if you get into trouble, ok?"

Darryl looked confused, "I thought you couldn't do that?"

Leo smiled, "I think we can bend the rule for you after all you've done."

Darryl smiled, "Thanks, call me with good news tomorrow, ok?"

"Will do," Piper said before she shut the door. Then she called for Phoebe and Paige to join her in the kitchen. "It's potion making time ladies!"