The days seemed to drag on for Piper.  Her birthday inched closer and closer.  Finally the day had arrived.  She woke up in the morning with a good feeling which was weird because she had been dreading this day for the few months.  But she was awake and full of energy.  Phoebe and Paige had planned the entire day and she had no clue what they were doing.  She had been reassured that it was only the family though.

'Finally a day out.'  She thought getting into the shower.  Leo had been much better since her little outburst last week but she still felt him watching her very move.  Just then she felt the baby kick.  Her hand instinctively moved to her belly.  "Okay I know he is just being protective.  You don't have to remind me."  She said with a smile.  The funny floating feeling she always felt whenever the baby kicked always made her smile no matter what was going on.  "Well little one your mommy is forty today.  What do you think about that?"  The baby kicked again as if she understood the question.  "So is that a 'it's cool mom' or 'that sucks'?"  She asked her stomach with a giggle. 

"Who are you talking to?"  A gentle mans voice that could only be Leo said.  He opened the door of the shower and climbed in with Piper. 

"Your daughter although I have no clue what her answer means."  Piper said greeting him with a simple kiss.  "What are you doing in here?"

"Not what you think.  I just thought you may need a massage." He paused for a moment.  "I'm sorry about the other day Piper."  He looked deep into her eyes and could tell that he was forgiven. 

"I know you are Leo.  So am I."  She reached up and kissed him longer this time. 

"Piper I can't."  He said pulling away.  "I'm sorry I just can't risk it."  She rested her head on his chest as the warm water continued to fall all around them. 

"It's okay.  Just hold me more then?"  She questioned. 

"I'll never let go."  He gently massaged her shoulders and neck.  "By the way happy birthday."  He whispered in her ear.  "How does it feel to be forty?"

"Wonderful."  She glanced down at her stomach.  "I never felt better."  She closed her eyes and allowed the heat of the water and movement of Leo's hands send her into complete relaxation.  "We should do this more often."  She purred.  Leo didn't say a word.  After a few more minutes she turned to face him again.  "So what do you have planned for us tonight?"

A smile crossed his face.  "It's a secret.  Paige is taking the girls and Phoebe is going to help you get ready.  Just be ready for 7:30."  She sighed but knew he wasn't going to tell her anymore. 

"7:30?  That's a little later than I thought.  I am going to be exhausted by the end of the evening."

"That's why we are going out in the early afternoon with the kids and your sisters.  That way you can come home and sleep if you want."  He responded.

"Boy you thought of everything."  She said with a chuckle.

"I had help, named Phoebe and Paige."  He admitted. 

"I know, they told me."  His eyes popped out.  "Not about what we are doing just that they helped."  She assured him. 

"Good because I was going to kill them."  They spent another ten minutes in the shower before giving into the rest of the day. 

The girls were more excited than usual all morning and when it came time to leave they eagerly blindfolded Piper and lead her to the car.  Ten minutes later they arrived at the park.  Phoebe, Paige and all of their families were already there.  The girls lead their mother across the park still blindfolded.  They yelled surprise as Leo took the blindfold away.  There in the middle of the park her family had decorated one of the gazebos with tons of child-made decorations.  Tears of happiness rolled down her checks.  To think her girls and nieces had gone to so much trouble for her birthday was overwhelming. 

"It's beautiful girls."  She fell to their level and hugged them all.  "Thank you."  They spent the day playing games, eating, dancing, and doing whatever the little ones wanted.  The day was perfect and exactly what Piper had wanted.  By three o'clock all of the sisters were exhausted and decided to pack it in. 

"Piper I have to go and things ready for tonight.  But don't worry Phoebe has promised to help you with anything you need."  Leo said.  "Here you take the car and I will orb."  He went hand her the keys but paused.  "You are okay to drive right?"

"Leo I may be tired but I am not going to fall asleep on the way home.  We will be fine.  I'll see you tonight."  She kissed him on the check and started to move the girls towards the car. 

Leo grabbed Phoebe's arm as she passed.  "You will make sure that she is ready by 7:30 right?"

"Yes Leo.  Stop worrying."  She answered. 

"Good because the car is picking her up at 7:30."

"I know Leo.  Relax."  He nodded and orbed out. 

Once everyone was back in their driveway Phoebe and Piper took the food to the manor and unloaded everything while Paige watched the girls.  "Okay Piper you should try and take a nap.  The girls will be out of the house I will wake you up in time for you to get ready."

"Phoebe what is he doing?  It better not be too extravagant."  Piper said as Phoebe forced her upstairs. 

"Just relax Piper.  You will enjoy this.  I promise.   Now go to sleep." 

"Phoebe."

"Don't Phoebe me.  Leo put me in charge.  Sleep.  I will get you up later."  And with that Phoebe shut the door to Piper's bedroom.  Piper did as she was told and laid down on the bed.  In no time she was fast asleep.