Author's Notes: SO sorry, everyone! I was writing the last few chapters of Piper's Breakdown, which now is officially finished! I might write a sequel, but I'm not sure. Anyway, hope you all continue to read… and here is the next chapter. Relax, and Enjoy! Please, readers, remember to review! A review takes only about 3 minutes… even a one-word review would be great! Thanks!

Cole looked into Leo's eyes, searching for anything that would lead him to believe that his wife was actually not a demon anymore… or changed… or something – anything – that would make their lives better. He looked back at Phoebe, and raised his eyebrows. She was not the young confident demon that had ordered her children to beat him up just an hour ago. She was a different woman… Cole prayed that she would stay different. He slowly walked to Phoebe's trembling body, and set his strong arm on her shoulder. Cole almost flinched from fright, but restrained himself. He had to act tough, at least for now. With his remaining compassion for the woman he once truly cared about, Cole gently asked Phoebe to explain who she thought she was, and what was happening.

Phoebe gave an alarming laugh. It almost sounded like she was on the brink of sanity, "I don't know, Cole. Maybe you can tell me why I'm here? You wanted the baby in the first place… you're the one who actually caused this whole mess."

Cole raised his hands in defense, and in a commanding tone, said, "Now, just wait one minute. What the hell are you talking about? I didn't do anything to you!"

Phoebe gave a curt laugh, "The hell you didn't do anything to me! You're the one who got me knocked up in the first place."

Cole was stunned by her change of attitude, "You know, you participated in it, too. Don't forget that!"

Phoebe shook her head in disgust and held up her hands, fed up with him. "Cole, I can't handle you right now." She turned her head towards Leo, "What did the Elders say?"

Leo's eyes sparkled a little, as he warmly smiled at Phoebe, his once hated enemy, "You are not the demon-Phoebe we all knew… you are her before all this mess began." Leo waved his arms at her children, and then sadly looked at the ground, "They could have been good, if only you had let Cole back in your life when I asked you to."

Phoebe held her hands out in front of her defensively, "Whoa, wait a second. Since when did this affect you?" Phoebe immediately wanted to smack herself for her stupidity. Leo's eyes flashed in anger, but quickly turned to shock when Phoebe sincerely apologized.

Cole fell to his knees, tears streaming down his cheeks, "She's back! She's back! Thank you! Thank you!" His voice cracked as emotions, mainly pure happiness, flowed throughout his body. "You returned her to me! You returned the woman I have always cherished!" Leo rolled his eyes at Cole; he had always been the tough guy, never really losing control over his emotions…

Phoebe smiled, and realized just how lucky she was with her 'previous' life. The only one who was not exhibiting any type of emotion whatsoever was Piper. She was sitting in the middle of the floor, not moving an inch. However, her eyes did dart between Phoebe's devil children with pure hatred.

Phoebe pointed her index finger at Brent, and asked him to come to her. He obediently came but spat out, "You are not my mother, and I want her back!" Phoebe shook her head no, but Brent did not stop being obedient. He was pissed, but grew accustomed to following Phoebe's orders earlier in his life. As soon as Brent got to her, Phoebe surprised everyone by hugging him. She released him after a few minutes and held his shoulders. She looked him straight in the eyes, "I know that you don't think I'm your mother, but I am. You could have been good if I had asked for some help or even told my sisters earlier that I was pregnant with you. You and the rest of my family have suffered because of me. I am truly sorry." Brent sighed, with a bored look on his face. Phoebe motioned to her daughter, who also obediently came. Like her son, Phoebe hugged Maria with such love, that Maria was speechless; she had no mocking comment, which was so unusual, even for Maria.

Piper finally stood up, completely surprised that Phoebe had shown affection toward her children. She had never once done that before today. She was also surprised to find that Leo had a warm smile on his face, and the family was accepting Phoebe… the sister she had once loved and adored… her baby sister.

"Pheebs…," Piper said quietly, "Is it really you?" Phoebe smiled, tears coming to her eyes, "Yes, and I am so sorry for all the pain I caused you and this family." Piper's voice trembled as she looked at her feet, "Yes, you did cause this family a lot of pain, but I am so glad that you have returned to us."

Phoebe laughed and tears streamed down her face. Suddenly, she ran to her sister, and hugged her, "I love you so much!" Phoebe noticed the flinch from Piper, but she continued to hug her. "I promise that things will be different."

Phoebe finally released her hold on Piper, and looked at Paige. Paige was sitting up now, with a look of pure astonishment on her face. Phoebe laughed slightly, and then ran to her sister. Paige was so confused and shocked that she orbed out before her sister could reach her. She orbed behind Phoebe, and quickly grabbed her from behind. Phoebe didn't realize the danger she was in until she felt the cold steel of a knife on her throat.

Author's Notes: Okay, that was just a little bit more of the reunion. I will continue to work on this story, so, if you feel like reviewing – great! And if you don't, I understand! Thanks for just reading it!