A/N: This is the last part of Chapter One. Then onto Chapter Two.
As for why Wyatt doesn't know Cole? They bound his memories of Cole and the whole Source thing. Piper didn't want him to have that much knowledge of magic, etc., etc.
I was SO excited by all the reviews last entry. Thanks, people!!

Phoebe gave a strained smile to her nephew, who was seated next to his new friend, Mr. Tubner, in a booth in PJ's. She tried not to look at her ex, but couldn't help stealing little glances now and then.

The Charmed One had just gained her final power - empathy. Although her empathetic power was extremely slight she could feel love radiating off of Cole. She couldn't deny the fact she felt the same.

Phoebe concentrated on Wyatt and felt... nothing. She shot her head up and stared in shock at the restaurant.

You froze the restaurant, she sputtered.

Except for you, my dear, Cole replied easily.

You froze the restaurant, Phoebe repeated.

Well I wanted to ask you about magic, Cole said, annoyed with the stupefied state of his ex-wife. I didn't figure the kid knew about magic and I couldn't only freeze him. And I knew you, being the good baby-sitter wouldn't leave him alone so I -

Froze the restaurant.

Got it, Cole laughed. So did you get your final power? Anything active?

Phoebe frowned at the mention of her - how had Ms. Hellfire put it? - negligible' powers. Low level empathy, she said.

Thought I felt something. Cole frowned. I'm sorry about you not getting an active power. I know you always wanted one.

Phoebe tried to shrug it off. No big deal. They, whoever they are, are probably not giving me an active power as a precaution. She gave a short, bitter laugh, trying to hold back tears. I am always the one going evil on my sisters. She sighed and sat back. I haven't told my sisters yet. How do you think they'll take it?

Cole smiled slightly. Piper will fret and Paige will rush to protect. That's only if they realize the significance. They mostly likely will - at first - be happy for you, realizing the rest later.

Phoebe nodded and they sat in silence for a few moments as Phoebe though over his words. Finally she said, Can you unfreeze the restaurant, Cole?

Cole nodded and turning to Wyatt asked, What do you want for lunch, kiddo?

* * * * * *

Oh Piper! Paige rushed down the stairs of P3. I just had the best date!

What's his name?

Nick - and he's gorgeous! A stunning, stunning man, really. Chiseled features... dirty blond hair... gray eyes... fantastic, Paige gushed.

Do you think Wyatt should keep his powers? Piper blurted out.

Paige did a double take before answering. It's a hard burden for a four year old, but he could be really good by the time he was our age if he had them... Paige bit her lip. Bind them.

That's what I say, but Leo wants him to keep them for protection.

Paige thought for a moment. That's true. Whether he's got powers or not the other side is going to want a Charmed One's child.

What if he spills our secret?

Home schooling? Paige asked, wincing.

Piper laughed. The only one home is Phoebe and she barely made it through school herself! She's a good person, but not an academic.

Paige suggested. Piper nodded and grabbed her keys.

* * * * * *

Phoebe answered the phone to hear her frantic father on the other end.

Are you okay, sweetie? Did that bastard hurt you? he asked angrily.

Cold, Dad? Phoebe asked, wincing and lowering the volume on the telephone. Cole did not hurt me. We went out to lunch and he was very nice.

Victor sounded petrified at his daughter's even tone. Did he do some smoke thing to you?

No. No magic, Dad.

No smoke things? he asked again.

No magic, Phoebe assured her magic-phobic father. He said smoke things' because he was even uncomfortable with the word. Dad? Wyatt's antsy! I got to go. Love you! By! She clicked off the phone and rushed to see Wyatt, laughing.

* * * * * *

Paige shut the door behind them and walked behind the determined Piper.

Where are you guys going? Attic? Phoebe glanced away from the board game she and Wyatt were playing.

Yeah, but stay here and watch Wyatt, Paige instructed her sister.

Phoebe's frown vanished as she shrugged.

Where are your sisters? Patty asked as Paige walked through the door.

Paige said. Hey, mom!

Hello Paige, Patty smiled warmly before turning back to Piper.

Downstairs with Wyatt, Paige said.

Patty looked hurt. She didn't want to see me?

We didn't tell her, Piper said. Patty frowned disapprovingly. Piper chose to ignore this. Should I bind Wyatt's powers?

Patty thought for a moment. I know you want him to have a normal childhood. However, evil will come after him whether he has his powers or not...

* * * * * *

Phoebe was surprised at the voice on the other end.

Hey Phoebe, Cole mumbled.

Phoebe shook herself out of her shock. What do you want?

Just magical issues, Cole said seriously. Nothing else.

Are you sure you should call from work? Someone might hear. Phoebe asked, voice hushed in concern.

I'm at home. I was thinking...



Past lives.

Past lives?

Cole replied.

That's strange because I've been having dreams about me in different places. They were past lives, I suppose. Phoebe frowned. So what about them?

Um... know what? I'll call back later. I have to figure some stuff out, Cole said, leaving Phoebe alone with the dial tone.

Phoebe frowned. He was up to something. She could feel it.

* * * * * *

Well that was no help, Piper said, flopping into a chair.

Paige suggested.

We could try... Piper agreed. Paige began to light the candles again. Piper sighed and gave a little laugh. One dead relative a day.

Paige gave a grin, blowing out the candles. Perhaps you're right.

I am. Piper got up and shut the book. Hey, don't you have a date?

Oh! Yeah! Paige rushed out of the attic, nearly colliding with Phoebe and Wyatt.

Hey Phoebs! Where are you going?

she replied simply, handing Wyatt to his mother.

Hey sweetie! Piper smiled at her son. Let's go help Aunt Paige get ready for her date. Wyatt nodded and they left Phoebe alone to the attic.

Phoebe shut and locked the door behind her. She set the pot on the low table and, taking a match to the paper with her spell, hoped for the best.

Let me see the words
Of the one that I hold dear
Let me see what he fears.

Phoebe gave a shuddering breath as she read the sheet of paper she had set in front of her. The word, written in black, scrawled script, read:

DEATH

A/N: How do you like that? Barb, I will definitely put in more Cole and Phoebe stuff.