Meanwhile, back at the Manor, things weren't exactly 'smooth'. Being Saturday and all, Paige didn't have work and Bekky didn't have school. So now Cole was sitting on the sofa, with Bekky and Sophie either side of him. At the same time, Paige was in the kitchen, washing and cleaning. Cole had just put on 'The Little Mermaid' for the girls, and was now occupying himself with by reading.

Suddenly, another demon like creature smoked in, quickly moving over and snatching up Sophie, before Cole had time to react.

'Put her down.' Snapped Cole, standing up, an energy ball forming in one hand.

'Haha, you've got to be joking.' Hissed the unfamiliar person/creature. 'Throw it and this one dies.' It tightened its grip on Sophie, who whimpered in response.

'Paige!' Called Cole. He glared at the intruder. Bekky wrapped her small hands around Cole's free hand, in the other an energy ball still hovered.

'Sophie.' Commanded Paige, who had run in and realized what was happening. Sophie disappeared and then reappeared in Paige's arms. Paige quickly put the toddler down on the floor, and stood in front of her for protection.

'Demon quit this stupid game
Go back now from whence you came
No longer shimmer too and fro
Leave my sight now go, go, go'

The demon like creature laughed. 'Very well then.' It snapped. 'Byebye.' And with that it smoked out.

'Oh thank god for…'

'Paige behind you!' Paige spun around in time to see the same creature smoke out, this time with Sophie. She spun around again as Bekky squealed. Another creature smoked out with her.

Paige and Cole stared at each other in disbelief.

Minutes past before either of them spoke.

'Shit.' Mumbled Cole.

'Leo!' Yelled Paige. 'Leo get your ass in here this instant!' Momentarily there was silence, before Leo orbed in. He took one look at Paige and then Cole, before realizing something was very wrong.

'Whoa… what's wrong, guys?'

'I was washing and cleaning in the kitchen,' Paige started, 'And then Cole called and I came through and there was this demon thing in the middle of the room with Sophie so then I tried to vanquish it but it didn't work and then it took Sophie and another one came and took Bekky and and and oh my god!' Paige burst into tears, as both Leo and Cole moved to comfort her.

'There, there…' Leo murmured. 'We'll find them.'

'Those things weren't demons.' Cole whispered. 'They smoked in and out.'

'What?' Leo looked up at him.

'They weren't demons.' Replied Cole, shifting as Paige's legs gave out. Both guys helped her onto the sofa, where she fell in a heap into Cole's arms.

Cole saw Leo look up suddenly. 'Oh no, you're not going anywhere.' Warned Cole.

'Piper's calling, it sounds urgent.' Leo replied. 'Cole, shimmer Paige with you and go pick up Phoebe. Then go to Piper. I'll get the Book of Shadows and meet you there.' Cole sighed, before doing as he was asked. After he had gone, Leo orbed to the attic, grabbed the Book of Shadows, and orbed express to his wife.

He found Piper on the floor in her hospital room, in shock. Kaitlyn lay crying in her crib nearby, and Melinda was nowhere to be found. Piper's face was pale, and she was shaking badly. Leo put the Book of Shadows down, before he knelt and put his arms around Piper, orbing her up to the bed. Then he picked up Kaitlyn and drew both Kaitlyn and Piper close to him.

'It… took… Melinda…' Piper whispered, quiet as a mouse.

'Shhh…' Said Leo. 'The others are coming to help.'

Piper pulled away. 'The others…? Why? How could they possibly know how it feels? In all the years we've had kids in the family, not once have we managed to lose them to evil.'

'Honey, we haven't lost them yet. Sophie and Bekky were taken too, all right. But they're still alive, which means we can still get them back.'

'What makes you think that? For all we know they could be dead.'

'No… shhh.' Piper, Leo, and baby Kaitlyn sat very still for a few minutes, but all stirred as Cole, Paige, and Phoebe shimmered in. As soon as they were down Phoebe dashed to the Book of Shadows, as Cole helped a still very upset Paige to the bed, where Piper put one arm around her littlest sister.

'There has to be something in here… oh Cole, come and tell me if you see a picture that resembles… whatever they were. Quick Cole! We may not have much time.' Phoebe rambled on quickly, not stopping for a breath. Cole walked up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her away from the book. 'Cole what are you doing? Don't, we don't have time for this.'

'Go comfort your sisters, I'll check the book.'

'Alright…' Phoebe reluctantly went to her sisters, scooped up Kaitlyn, and sat on a chair by the bed. Cole started flipping through the book.

'Guys, we have to be strong.' Phoebe started. 'For the kids.' Kaitlyn started wailing, and Phoebe rocked her gently.

'Well.' Cole slammed the Book of Shadows shut. 'There is absolutely nothing remotely like whatever the sort of demonic forces that took the kids.' Piper looked upwards.

'We could use some help down here, Grams.' Said Piper.

'Is… is Kaitlyn talking to me?' Phoebe looked across at Piper. 'I swear I can hear her nattering on in baby language… except… I can't actually hear her… it's sort of… in my head?' Phoebe looked genuinely confused.

'Uh… yeah.' Piper commented. 'She did that to me earlier too… I think she might have telepathy.'

'Well, it would make sense, Melinda, Bekky, and Sophie all showed signs of their powers during their first 72 hours on earth.' Added Leo. All stared at Kaitlyn for a moment or two, before flipping pages caught the attention of everyone. Cole turned to the Book of Shadows, and waited for it to stop.

''To Call A Lost Witch'…' Cole stated. 'How is that going to help anyone?'

'Well…' Paige started, 'It's worth a try.'

'I guess…' Piper commented. 'Paige, call for a pinch of rosemary, a sprig of cypress, a yarrow root, our silver mortar, and a pestle… oh and five white candles. And on second thought, matches too.'

'And an athame.' Cole added. Paige called for everything, and they mixed up the ingredients. Piper, Paige and Phoebe stood in the middle of the room, and started to chant.

'Power of the witches rise
Course unseen across the skies
Come to us who call you near
Come to us and settle here…'

Paige added a drop of her blood, before they continued.

'Blood to blood we summon thee
Blood to blood return to me.'

Momentarily nothing happened, before white lights surrounded the girls. Realizing what was going to happen, Cole grabbed hold of Phoebe's hand, and all four of them orbed out to destination unknown.

After they'd gone Leo looked down at Kaitlyn, sleeping in his arms. 'Well, looks like it's just you and me now.' Leo stretched back on Piper's bed, and fell asleep.