A/N: Does Phoebe seem like a bimbo? I'm not trying to make her one. Phoebe and Cole have been divorced for three or four months.

Chapter One

Oh, hey honey, Piper smiled as Leo kissed her on the the cheek. How was he today? Piper asked, referring to their four year old son, Wyatt.

Leo said with a smile.

Piper picked up the ringing telephone. Hey, Phoebs!... Oh okay... Yep... Love you too... Bye! Piper quickly hung up the phone with a sigh and turned to her husband, hands on her hips. Now that she's unemployed does she feel the need to check in every fifteen minutes? Leo opened his mouth, but was quickly silenced when Piper put up her hand and continued on her tirade. Don't tell me that we're the only ones she has. She should get some friends or something... Piper rolled her eyes and went over to the other side of the bar to tell the new guy that he wasn't stacking the cups in the right place.

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How was your date, Rob? Paige joked with the lawyer.

Your sister's a real prude.

Paige almost choked she laughed so hard. Phoebe? What? No goodnight kiss?

Robert scowled. No goodnight! She went home with some other guy.

As Paige watched Robert walk away she felt she couldn't blame her sister.


* * * * * *

Phoebe, having complete her errands in record time, decided to use the money that was left over and take herself out to lunch. However, her lunch plans were ruined when the doorbell rang.

Phoebe called, running through the kitchen to reach the door in time. She had been waiting for a package from a nearby store. As she opened the door she was very surprised at who she saw there. Phoebe asked, eyes wide.

Last time I sw you you scowled more, Cupid laughed.

Come in, Phoebe pulled him in and shut the door behind him. Where were you for my love life? She asked, half joking and half serious.

Cupid replied, sitting on the chair opposite Phoebe.

Phoebe said with a laugh.

You know how I wasn't supposed to make Piper and Leo fall in love? He quickly added, And I didn't. Phoebe nodded her understanding. Well for you and Cole that rule was about threefold. You did that yourselves.

I'm stupid, Phoebe muttered. she asked hopefully.

Cupid shrugged.

Phoebe grabbed her keys, purse, and jacket. Let's go!


* * * * * *

You'll never guess who I saw today! Phoebe said brightly, putting the last bag of groceries on the counter.

Wyatt yelled, referring to the six foot tall invisible rabbit in the movie he had seen a few weeks ago. He had been begging his mother for a rabbit since that day.

Phoebe replied, picking Wyatt up. Holiday related.

Piper exclaimed. Phoebe nodded and Paige laughed.

I know that I used to be gullible, but seriously. I know a lot more ma -

Piper yelled. She said the less magic for Wyatt the better. Thus the m-word was a big no-no. Why don't you go watch Sleeping Beauty, Wyatt? I'm sure your dad would love to watch it with you.

Leo asked, looking up from the paper he was reading. Oh yeah. Sure.

Piper said, smiling widely.

Phoebe put Wyatt down and he and Leo went to pull out the video.

Cupid's real, Phoebe said before Piper had time to rant about the use of magic around her son.

An ex-boyfriend's of Phoebe, Piper laughed, like everyone else in this town.

Phoebe laughed and threw a towel at her sister.

Paige asked, awed.

Phoebe said, cutting Piper off. We just kissed... once.

You kissed Cupid? Phoebe nodded.

He said her heart was closed, Piper informed her sister.

At that time in my life, Phoebe interjected.

Paige bit her lip. No offense, but that sounds more like you Piper.

Piper frowned. Phoebe laughed. Our Piper may be a bit prickly on the outside, but she's a big softy.

Paige and Piper both laughed at this. I'm like a cactus, Phoebe? Piper asked.

Phoebe smiled. Well... actually? Yeah.

Paige shook her head. Crazy folks. She sighed. I have some work to do. I have to study for my potions quiz today courtesy of Piper the drill sergeant and I have to do some actual work.

I can help you with your potions, Phoebe offered.

No you can't. Piper cut in. You're baby-sitting Wyatt. You, she pointed to Paige, are getting us some money... the potions quiz can wait until tomorrow. And I, she beamed, am going out to dinner with Leo.

Phoebe smiled. Have fun.


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So you're taking care of me, Aunt Phe? Wyatt asked. He tend to shorten things. Phoebe was Aunt Phe (pronounced Fi) and Paige was Aunt Pai (pronounced Pay).

Phoebe said, putting Wyatt on her lap. And your grandfather might drop in later to give me something.

And Aunt Pai? Wyatt asked, turning away from Prince Philip setting off to save his love.

She's going back to the office to do some work, Phoebe answered.

Oke doke, Wyatt sang. Oke doke.

Oke doke, Phoebe echoed with a laugh.


* * * * * *

Cole glared at his assistant, Sheryl.

Sheryl glanced down at her notes again. Victor Bennett. Your newest client is one Victor Bennett. Cole groaned. Sheryl didn't ask. I'm going to leave this with you. It's his company's file.

Cole replied politely. I'll see you tomorrow.

Sheryl replied.

Cole nodded as Sheryl left, leaving him to boring paperwork and a horrible new client.

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Here, sweetie, Victor dropped the papers on the table. Just drop them off at Jackman, Carter, and Kline tomorrow. They'll probably tell you who the lawyer is.

Jackman, Carter, and Kline? Phoebe croaked, frowning.

They are the best in the city, even if your ex-husband did work there, Victor replied with a frown.

He still works there, Phoebe sighed.

Well... if they know our history they won't give my case to him. And, considering my standing, they probably won't give me to him, Victor assured his daughter.

Phoebe shrugged. I suppose that you're right. Even if it is him... he's a good lawyer, Dad. He'll take care of your case. And that's all that matters, right?

Victor said, hugging his daughter, kissing his grandson, and leaving.

* * * * * *

We should bind them, Leo, Piper said. They had been having this conversation for as long as Wyatt had been begging for a rabbit.

He'll need to protect himself somehow, Leo replied.

Yeah? And who's going to teach him, Leo? Piper asked, irate.

Leo said. It was only a suggestion and he hadn't asked his sister-in-law yet, but saying it as a fact was more helpful during an argument.

Piper laughed.

Leo nodded. She loves kids and she's dedicated to her... gifts. Leo glanced around at the other diners. You, I, and everyone in the magical community knows that.

Piper lowered her voice, She can't teach him active powers, which he's displaying, Leo. She's never had one.

She can still help, Leo maintained.

We're binding them, Piper replied, her voice rising back to normal.

Leo whispered.

It's for his protection, Piper said, taking a sip of her drink.

He'll be better protected if he's able to orb away from danger and you, as well as I, know that the Elders are beginning to refuse him passage to up there.' They're sick of erasing his memories, Leo whispered to her.

Well soon he'll know anyway. Paige almost said the m-word today in front of Wyatt! The m-word! Piper exclaimed, still outraged at the incident.

Well... it's kind of hard not to notice in our house, and Wyatt isn't stupid Piper, Leo replied tensely.

I'll tell him when he's ready, Piper said, quietly.

He'll be hurt or worse by that time.

Piper sighed, defeated. Maybe you're right. I want to talk to mom about it though. She'll know what to do.

Leo tried to not roll his eyes.

* * * * * *

Thanks again, Brad, Paige said gratefully to her coworker, hanging up the phone. Another kid with a home. Paige smiled to herself. As much as she loved her new magical heritage she loved her work. It was definitely nice - no, fantastic - to help people in a not-magical capacity. Not only did she get credit for it, but she get to see happy kids and that made her day.

Working late again? Paige looked up to see her boss, Mr. Cowen looking at her with a smile.

Paige replied, running a hand over her face.

Happy to see it, Mr. Cowen said. He threw the keys at her, which she easily caught. Just make sure you lock up.

Will do, Paige replied with a laugh.

See you tomorrow, Paige, Mr. Cowen said, leaving Paige alone in the office.

Paige said to the empty building. She sighed, rubbed her eyes, and set to work on another file.

* * * * * *

Nice sweetie, Phoebe kissed Wyatt, pulling the blanket up.

Finish the story! Wyatt begged his aunt to finish the story, which she had been telling him over the last few weeks. The one about Aunt Prue!

Phoebe smiled. She couldn't say no to him when he asked about bedtime stories. Aunt Prue followed Billy outside. She went up to him and said a couple of, Phoebe laughed, choice words to him. He scowled at her and pushed her into the dirt, but she got up and told him not to be mean to your mom. Then she pushed him, told his mom, and he got grounded for two weeks.

Wyatt laughed.

He couldn't go outside to play, Phoebe clarified.

Why was he mean to my mom? Wyatt asked.

He wasn't a nice kid, Phoebe said, pulling a frown.

My mom's nice, Wyatt defended his mother proudly.

Yes she is, Phoebe said, kissing her nephew again. G'night, honey.

'Night, Aunt Phe, Wyatt said with a tiny yawn.

Phoebe smiled and shut the door, wishing him sweet dreams.

* * * * * *

Paige locked the door to the office, picked up some files, and the keys to the office. Sighing, she orbed out. She was too tired to drive home. She'd orb into her car tomorrow more and no one would be the wiser.

Phoebe heard something upstairs and saw her sister orb in.

Paige greeted.

Phoebe laughed. Good night. She shut the door to Paige's room.

Paige collapsed, dropping the files in a heap on the floor. She took off her jacket and shoes and climbed into bed. She was too tired to change into her pajamas. She fell asleep as her head hit the pillow.

* * * * * *

Phoebe, watching late night TV, also fell asleep, leaving Piper and Leo to come home and find a slumbering household.