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Chapter 14

The San Francisco skyline looked beautiful at night. Phoebe's been away for so long, she could hardly remember how beautiful it was. It absolutely took her breath away at its sight. They passed by many nightclubs, and it brought back memories when she was younger. She always went out clubbing at night with hot dates. Of course, she got in trouble with Prue when she got home late at night.

It felt so nice to finally to back home where she was born and raised. There was also a tiny part of her that was afraid of how Prue and Piper would react. She got in touch with Piper through e-mail, and announced that she was coming back home. Of course, Piper was jumping with joy and told Phoebe to hurry cause she misses her little sister a lot. Too bad, Prue won't feel the same way.

A warm hand took hold of hers. She had been so caught up in her thought that she forgot Cole was the one driving. He's such a sweetheart, Phoebe thought silently smiling at him. He made sure everything was taken care of so she wouldn't have to worry about a single thing.

"What are you thinking about that's got you so preoccupied?" Cole asked glancing at her for a second and back onto the road. "My sisters reaction," Phoebe answered plainly. "Oh, don't you think they forgive you after...How many years?" Cole asked. "5 years," Phoebe answered. "That's a long time," Cole said. "It's not my older sister. She's jumping with joy, but it's my oldest sister who might have a slight problem. She really knows how to hold a grudge against someone. I don't think she'll ever forgive me for leaving," Phoebe explained.

A silence hung in the air for a while. "Well, you don't have to go see them right away. You're tired and you look like you need some sleep. How about we get settled into the penthouse, and we can deal with your sisters tomorrow morning or whenever?" Cole asked. Phoebe nodded and stared back out the window.

Penthouse:

They stepped into a pretty roomy space already furnished with furniture. "Your temporary crib?" Phoebe asked. "My what?" Cole stared at her blankly. "Your crib. You know, like your place. Your home," Phoebe answered. "Yeah, for now. What do you think?" Cole asked. "I like it," Phoebe said. "Well, feel free to come and go as you please," Cole said wrapping his arms around her.

There was always a sense of security and warmth when she was in Cole's arms. "You probably want to go to bed, huh?" Cole spoke softly against her ears. Phoebe said, "Maybe a shower first." "Okay," Cole said softly lifting up her chin. He gently pressed his lips against hers at first, and when he felt that she wasn't resisting. Cole opened her mouth with his tongue. They locked together for a minute or two.

Phoebe pulled away and smiled. "I better go take that shower before we end up doing something more than just kissing." Cole nodded and let go of her. Phoebe started off to the bathroom leaving Cole behind.

The telephone rang, and Cole picked up. "Hello?" He greeted. "Cole! Do you know you got me worried sick?! I want you to come home, do you hear me? How dare you leave like that, and just for a girl?" His mother screamed over the phone. "It's not just for a girl, mom! How you get this number anyways?" Cole asked. "You have responsibilities, Cole! You have no future with this girl!" His mother shouted. "I love Phoebe and I don't care what you and dad have to say anymore. What you want and what I want are two different things," Cole said hanging up and pulling the line from the wall.

He poured himself a glass of scotch and went out by the balcony. About half an hour later, Phoebe came out of the shower. Her hair still damp and she was wearing a bathrobe. She found Cole out on the balcony drowning down a glass of scotch.

"Something wrong?" Phoebe asked curiously. "No, nothing at all. How about we go blow dry that hair and get some rest, huh?" Cole asked. "Are you sure?" Phoebe questioned. "Yeah, besides you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow. Don't want to look tired seeing your sisters again," Cole insisted guiding her to their bedroom.

Cole was still baffled on why his mother wanted him back home so bad. It was like, she wanted something more from him then just wanting him home. Something she needed from him. He felt as if something bad was going to happen. Quickly, he pushed the thought out of his head and went to bed.

Meanwhile, Crystal was pacing the floor of their home back in NY. "Would you let it go? There's no way your going to make Cole take over the...you know what. He's chosen his own destiny now. You're too late, can't you see that?" Benjamin asked. "No, over my dead body will he choose Phoebe over power of all evil. He is evil, he just doesn't know it yet. But he will," Crystal said. "What are you going to do now?" Benjamin asked.

There was a silence before Crystal answered. "The only way to get to him now is through his lover. She won't last long," Crystal said. "Would you leave the poor girl alone?" Benjamin asked. "Who's side are you on anyways? I'm through pretending to be the good mother. It's time Cole finds out who he really is," Crystal stated. "But do you really got to pull this girl into it?" Benjamin asked. "She knows too much and if we don't, we could loose Cole forever. Do you want that?" Crystal asked. "How can you be so power hungry and forget he's our son?" Benjamin questioned. "Because this is his destiny and he will fulfill it," Crystal said with such determination.

The Next Morning:

Phoebe and Cole awoke for some breakfast. The food all looked good, but the anticipation of seeing her sisters made Phoebe feel a bit queasy. So, she skipped breakfast for that morning.

They were parked outside of the manor. "Do you want me to come in with you?" Cole asked holding her hand. Phoebe looked up at the house and replied, "No, I think I can handle it." "Okay. I'll come by to pick you up when you're ready to come home," Cole stated leaning over to kiss her. "Good luck," He added as she stepped out of the car and up the steps of the manor. Cole waited for the door to open before taking off.

"Phoebe!" Piper squealed embracing Phoebe with a death grip. "Hi, Piper," Phoebe said struggling to breathe through her older sister's grip. Prue came down the stairs asking who it was without looking up. "Look who's back home," Piper said smiling happily. "Hi, Prue," Phoebe greeted.

Before Prue could say anything, a light came from the ceiling....

To Be Continued....

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