Here's the next part, with some more interesting revelations..

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Piper, Phoebe and Paige waited until they were all in the kitchen before they began discussing their new neighbors.

"OK shall we begin the commentary now?" Paige quipped.

"Well she seems nice enough." Phoebe took an apple from the bowl.

"Yeah well we all know how things are not always as they seem." Piper bounced her daughter on her hip, making silly faces to entertain the little girl.

Phoebe studied the apple; she knew that Piper wasn't only referring to Cole but to Jeremy and others as well, but just the same.

Piper looked up, realizing what she had said. She looked over at Paige, grimacing; Paige winced as well. They had both been trying to keep Phoebe's mind off of Cole as much as possible, they could tell that it hurt her sometimes.

"So," Paige spoke up, trying to change the subject, "Umm.did either of you catch her housemate's name?"

Phoebe looked up, shaking her head.

Piper tilted her head, realization dawning on her face. "Neither did I, she just referred to him as her housemate the whole time."

Phoebe furrowed her brow. "That's odd."

Paige glanced over at her. "And that is an understatement."

Phoebe smiled at her sarcastically. "Aren't you sweet?"

Paige smiled back at her. "Um hum, always."

"Alright, break it up!" Piper's lips twitched as she struggled to keep a straight face.

Phoebe glanced slyly over at Paige. "Uh oh, Paige, I think that we have turned Piper back into the middle child!"

Piper mock glared at Phoebe, who was grinning from ear to ear, while Paige was laughing.

"And for that," Piper walked over to Phoebe, "you get to watch Mel while I get ready for work!" She placed Mel in Phoebe's arms and headed up stairs.

Phoebe looked at Mel. "You have an evil Mommy. You know that?"

Mel giggled.

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Chimera was dressed for her interview, but decided to go in and check on Cole before she left. She lightly tapped on the door, just in case he was sleeping, which was highly doubtful.

"Come on in, Chimera!" the voice from within called.

Chimera pushed the door open; Cole was lying on the bed staring at the ceiling but he looked over at her when she entered.

"Hey, how's it going?" She sat down on the edge of the bed.

Cole shrugged. "Fine, I feel better than I did before."

Chimera raised a warning eyebrow. "And you ever doubted you would?"

Cole took the warning.

He took a deep breath. "Where are you going?" he asked, noticing how she was dressed.

Chimera nodded. "I have a job interview." She glanced at her watch. "In fact I have to leave very soon."

"Do you want me to come with you?" He sat up slightly, just barely stifling a wince.

"Uh uh!' Chimera shook her head and gently pushed him back down on the bed. "You're still hurt." She got up. "Don't worry; if I need help I'll call you."

Just then she heard a familiar sound. "Oh great!" she groaned. She looked back at Cole. "Leave it to Them to call at the least convenient times!"

Cole chuckled.

"Oh shut up!" Chimera glared at him, clearly annoyed, then glanced back up at the ceiling and raised her voice. "I just want to let you know that if I answer this and you cause me to be late for my interview I am going to hold you responsible!"

Chimera blew out a breath and orbed out.

Cole sat back and tried to rest.

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How was that for revelations? Was it good? As always please review!