Chapter 1

"Piper! Where are my black stilettos?" shouted a frantic Paige from inside her closet.

"Check the shelf!" responded a aggravated Piper, "I don't have time to help you look! Pheobe is meeting me for lunch and I still haven't had time to find a new accountant to do the taxes for P3!"

"I have an interview! And I'm not nearly ready!" said Paige.

In orbs Leo, "Have any of you seen Chris? I was hoping I could talk to him."

"Nope. I've got to go! See you in a while!" sputtered Paige rushing downstairs with the heels in her hand, "Bye!" She orbed out.

"Chris!" yelled Piper from the kitchen. Chris orbs in and knocks over Piper's potion for their latest threat.

"Ah! No! I don't have time to make another! Ah what the hell it's fine this demon isn't even worth vanquishing he's so powerless."

"Chris I was hoping I could talk to you about---"Leo started.

"Sorry no time Leo maybe later I have some business to take care of." Chris said while leaving.

"Yeah, later." Leo muttered.

"Sorry Leo I have a lunch date and I've got to run." Said Piper.

"What? Another firefighter or something?"

""No, Pheobe."

"Oh. Sorry."

"Whatever."

"Your late!"

"I know I'm SO sorry! I couldn't get out of the house!" Piper claimed as she entered the restaurant only to see Pheobe there tearing her napkin in little pieces as she usually did when she was anxious. "So, is there any news?"

"YES!"

"Alright, out with it!"

"What could be better than having a fabulous job, demon hunting on the back burner, a hot slash rich fiancé, and being showered with diamonds and gifts?"

"Umm... great sex?"

"Yeah but other than that!"

"Hmm... more diamonds and gifts?"

"True, but wrong. Well, I'm pregnant!"

Piper sat across from her sister in awe. She took a sip of her water and mulled over the last few words that came from her sister's mouth. She didn't say a word for a moment or two and then something awkward and so inappropriate came out of her mouth. "Didn't you use protection?"

"WHAT? Piper! I'm pregnant! This is where you are the supportive older sister and congratulate me. Obviously your not capable of doing so." She grabbed her purse and excused herself from the table. Piper sat there wondering what the hell happened.

Piper dropped her bag on the table after a long day of hiring an accountant and hearing her sister's big news. She knew she should tell Paige but was still trying to figure out how to make nice with Pheobe. She loved her sister but couldn't handle the fact that her sister was pregnant.

Outside the Halliwell Manor Chris appeared in a mass of swirling blue lights. He sat on the stoop and looked as if he was awaiting something or someone. Just then a Mercedes Benz SL600 materialized out of thin air with a young blonde behind the wheel. It parked just outside. Chris stood up and smiled. The girl looked to be about 18 or so with honey blonde hair to her shoulder, she was very attractive and closely resembled the Halliwells. "Shelbie!"

"Hey Chris! Long time no see!" responded Shelbie.

The two hugged and caught up with one another. The seemed to be close but not like they were ever an item more so like siblings or relatives.

"So I surprised you came here."

"Well I had to. You'll understand soon enough."

"I don't know if they are ready for you yet. A lot of things have been going on and they may not need another burden on their shoulders."

"Burden? I've never been a burden before!"

"Not that you have ever been but it may be a little overwhelming for them right now."

"Look I'm here for a reason! I can't change the fact that I was sent here!"

"Can we change the subject? I love the car."

"Oh yeah! My daddy got it for me!"

"Ha! Ok well I'll give you a call when things settle down around here."

"Ok bye Chris."

Shelbie got back into her car and drove off. Chris grinned and went inside.

Paige walks in back from her interview. She looked happy with herself and had a special glow about her. Chris was in the kitchen trying to get Piper to tell him about her day but she wouldn't spill. She was still worrying about Pheobe. Piper wondered if she should give her a call but then she thought it would be best to go talk to her and she left out the back. By the time Paige enter the kitchen she saw the car pulling out and a trail of swirling lights. Obviously everyone was gone and she would have to keep the news to herself.

Piper reached the door of Jason's apartment. She raised her hand to knock but found herself bringing it down again and walking away. She stopped midway wondering what she was doing. Piper took a moment then decided to slip a note under the door and invite her to dinner.

Pheobe turned the deadbolt in her half-time apartment and noticed she was stepping on a piece of paper. She reached down to pick it up and read it carefully. Pheobe walked to her room and into the closet picked out a new outfit grabbed her coat and left a note for Jason.
I'm at the Manor. I'm having dinner with Piper and Paige. Back later!
Love, Pheobe

Piper walked to the door opened it to see Pheobe.

"I'm so glad you came!"

"Yeah whatever. I just came so I could talk to Paige and tell her my news. Maybe she will congratulate me."

Pheobe sat at the table with her sisters and told Paige her news.

"Ook... this is a little shocking... did you use protection?"

"AHH! First Piper now you!"

Piper butted in. "Pheobe! Listen to me! I want to be supportive. I just was caught at an odd time! I really didn't mean to sound cruel. I just wasn't expecting this."

"I understand. I wasn't expecting it either, but look at me now, I'm EXPECTING!"

"Good one."

The sisters all understood each other and were happy for Pheobe but the were to pre-occupied to act like it and she understood. Little did they know Chris was listening in and gave Shelbie a call.