Chapter 13- Step 1...The Problem
The three sisters, Dan, and Brad had made their way back to the manor. Cole and Phoebe followed them quietly, making sure they couldn't tell that they were being followed.
"Okay, so far we know that Piper and Dan are together still, so I'm guessing that she hasn't decided to break up with him yet, and go with Leo. Now as for Brad, I don't even know who he is," Phoebe whispered to Cole.
Cole looked at AR Phoebe and then turned to Brad. Cole got this weird feeling when he looked at this Brad character. He seemed out of place for some reason and he didn't like him. This news that Phoebe had never seen him before worried him even more.
"So, you mean to tell me that Dan is okay, but Brad doesn't belong?" Cole asked, turning back to his Phoebe. They hadn't changed her appearance yet. They might change her back when they reveal themselves to this reality's Charmed Ones, but not yet.
"Well, Dan may or may not belong right now because it depends on what point in time it is in the year, because if I recall, this is the year she chooses Leo over Dan. As for Brad, he definitely doesn't belong," Phoebe replied.
"Well then, that means that Scier has something to do with him," Cole said, thinking out loud. If Scier had something to do with Brad, then he might just be a demon.
"What, you don't like Brad? He looks kind of cute," Phoebe commented, sensing some of Cole's malice towards Brad.
"What? Oh, no I don't like Brad. And it's not what you think," Cole added, seeing the amused look in Phoebe's eyes.
"Oh, and what am I thinking?" Phoebe asked, still with that amused look in her eyes.
"That I'm jealous, which I'm not. It's just that I get this really weird feeling from that guy. It's like he's out of place," Cole explained, staring at AR Phoebe and Cole.
Phoebe turned to look at Brad. 'If Cole's right, then this could mean trouble' Phoebe thought.
"I wish that I could feel this feeling of yours," Phoebe whispered.
"Try feeling it through the link," Cole suggested.
"Oh, right, okay, I'll try," Phoebe replied. She searched their link, and there was the feeling separated from all his other feelings, so she could find it more easily. She tapped into it, and didn't like what she felt.
"You're right, I don't like him either. What does this Phoebe see in him anyway?" Phoebe muttered.
Cole chuckled at Phoebe's reaction. He loved it when she pouted and she looked so cute.
Phoebe looked up at him curiously, sensing a few of his emotions that had slipped through. He noticed it, and turned his attention quickly back to AR Phoebe and the rest. He cursed himself silently for letting himself be that careless.
The alternate reality Charmed Ones and company had reached the manor all ready and going inside. Dan seemed to be saying good-bye to Piper, as he kissed her and walked down the steps to go to his house next door. So the three sisters and Brad were the only ones to go into the manor.
"So, how are we going to see them now?" Phoebe asked, seeing that they couldn't observe them anymore.
"Well, do you want me to blur us inside and glimmer to an object?" Cole suggested to Phoebe.
"Sure, why not?" Phoebe replied, stepping closer to Cole, knowing that they needed to be close to each other in order to blur.
Cole took Phoebe's outstretched hand and blurred them inside. He had sensed before that all of them were in the living room, apparently talking, so he blurred them into the kitchen.
"They're all in the living room. I suggest that we sneak up and then I glimmer into something at a distance where they can't see us, but we can hear them," Cole said, making sure that no one was coming.
Phoebe just nodded as she proceeded to follow Cole into the main hallway.
"...To say that you were a soldier in WWI?" Cole heard someone say as they approached. Thankfully, no one had noticed that they were there yet, and he grabbed Phoebe's hand and glimmered them both into a lamp.
"Yup, I was a soldier in WWI," they heard someone reply. They were able to see them now, and saw that Brad was the one who had answered, of course.
'Wait, if he was in WWI, then that means, oh God, he's a Whitelighter!' Phoebe thought astonished. Cole had the ability of talking to her with his mind, so when he heard her say that he's a Whitelighter, he was just as shocked. If he had had a mouth at the moment, it would be hanging open in surprise.
You mean to tell me that he's a Whitelighter? Cole asked telepathically. He felt the surprise and alarm through their link, and smiled inwardly.
I can talk to you telepathically. I can hear your thoughts to a small degree, so just think it, to respond Cole told Phoebe.
Is this another of your powers you picked up in the wasteland? Phoebe thought to Cole. He could hear a bit of mock annoyance in her voice. She was actually surprised and impressed.
Yea, I just didn't really have any use for it until now, so I kind of forgot that I had this Cole informed her.
Ah, I see Phoebe replied.
This is really weird Phoebe commented, referring to their physical state.
Yea, but hey at least we can eaves drop on them pretty easily now Cole answered.
True, now let's get back to listening Phoebe said, reminding him why they're there.
Cole silently agreed with her, and turned his attention to the group in the living room.
"So, do you by any chance know another Whitelighter by the name of Leo?" AR Phoebe asked. She got a look of warning from AR Piper across from her, and she gave a 'what?' look.
"Leo? You mean Leo Wyatt? Yea, I do know him, why?" Brad answered, turning from AR Piper to AR Phoebe.
"Well, it's just that he was our Whitelighter for a time, but he left, then you came," AR Prue answered, seeing that her sisters were to caught up in their glare battle to answer his question. Brad looked at the two sisters who were 'doing battle' and grinned in amusement.
So that's what happened to Leo Phoebe thought to Cole.
I think Leo should be here all ready, and for some reason, he isn't Cole said, thinking of what was going on.
Hmm, maybe, I don't know. Jeez, we should really have a calendar around here! Then I might be able to tell you what should be happening right now! Phoebe thought, a little irritated. Phoebe could hear Cole chuckling in her mind.
Okay, then you could always make that change later. For now, let's just listen, Cole thought to Phoebe, amused.
Fine, all right all ready, I'm listening, Phoebe thought, turning back to the group.
They could see from their position that Prue leaned over to Piper and whisper something in her ear. Cole could hear what they were saying with his enhanced hearing, but Phoebe couldn't really hear, so Cole let himself be a link. He let Phoebe hear what they were saying through his own mind and was happy he could do something for her.
"Doesn't this remind you of something?" Prue asked, glancing at Brad and Phoebe who were sitting across them, too deep in their own conversation to pay any attention to what Prue and Piper were talking about.
"What are you talking about Prue?" Piper asked, trying to fake ignorance. Though it was clearly written on her face that she knew exactly what her sister was talking about. And Prue let Piper know this.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about, Piper," Prue said, looking at her younger sister accusingly.
"Phoebe is in the same kind of relationship with Brad that you Leo could be," Prue said.
"Prue, I'm with Dan, and I'm happy with him. I love him..."
"But not as much as you love Leo," Prue interjected, cutting Piper off. Prue was well aware that Piper thought about Leo often, and she just wouldn't be honest with herself.
"Prue, I haven't seen Leo since he healed me. It's a good thing that he wasn't caught, and I'm happy. Yes, I do love him, but I'm with Dan now. If he had come to me before, than maybe I might have gone to him, but, he didn't," Piper said, trying to get Prue off of the subject.
Cole could hear Phoebe mentally gasp in realization.
What? Cole asked mentally.
I know how this whole thing with Piper and Leo thing got screwed up Phoebe said.
Do you mind telling me, 'cause if you remember, I wasn't part of your lives at the moment Cole said, a little lost.
Okay, once, Piper was infected with this disease that no one could heal. Leo was forbidden to help, and magic didn't help. When we thought she had died, she suddenly came back to life, and she was perfectly fine. Later she told us that Leo had come to her in between life and death and healed her. He had been caught, and the Elders cut his wings for a time. For about three weeks I think. During that time, Piper fell even more in love with Leo and eventually left Dan for him, Phoebe explained.
Cole had stayed silent during the whole explanation, trying to find out what went wrong in this reality.
So... Cole finally said, obviously not getting it.
So...if Leo hadn't been caught and his wings clipped, Piper wouldn't have gotten those three weeks to fall in love with him even more. So she wouldn't have left Dan, and Leo wouldn't be here! Phoebe said, a little frustrated that Cole couldn't get a simple matter of the heart like that.
Oh, Cole replied, a little embarrassed.
Yeah, oh Phoebe said.
"Oh, sorry Phoebe, but I hear the Elders calling," Brad said suddenly, standing up.
"Oh, that's okay, sure whatever. I guess I'll see you when you come back, bye," AR Phoebe said, raising up a little to kiss him lightly on the lips. As soon as they separated, Brad orbed out to the Elders at least that's where the Charmed Ones thought he was going.
In a cave in the underworld...
"Hello?" Brad called out a little nervously. He wanted to have Phoebe, but he never dreamed of actually having her in another dimension due to the work of a demon.
"Is everything going the way you want it?" a voice said suddenly from behind him.
Brad spun around, to face the darkness that covered one end of the cave. The voice had come from the deep shadows that Brad couldn't look past.
"Yes, it is," Brad said, a little bit of his nervousness leaking into his voice. He hated talking to this demon. His voice was so full of malice and hatred. It was as cold as a barren winter's breeze, and it cut right down to your bones.
"Good, so that means that you have Phoebe, and Dan is with Piper?" the voice continued.
"Y-yes, it is like th..." Brad stuttered but was cut off.
"Good. Now, I will be leaving soon, so don't bother to try and contact me. It is up to you to keep the witch that you so desire. I bid you farewell," the voice said.
"Wait. I don't even know your name or face. I would like to thank the demon that has helped me by his name," Brad called out, reaching a hand out to the darkness.
Brad heard a sigh. It sounded to his ears of one who was exasperated or bothered by a little child. Brad couldn't really make it out clearly because the air down here was different from that of the earth. It was thick and sound traveled through it sluggishly as though it was moving through water.
"Fine, if you must know," the voice drawled. Suddenly, Brad felt someone grab his arm and clutch it firmly. Blood red eyes appeared from the shadows followed by a seemingly human face that was actually quite handsome. Though the iciness in his voice and look in his eyes betrayed him.
"The name's Scier. Don't forget it," Scier stated with a less emotion that Brad didn't think possible. He had come so close to Scier's face, he could feel his cold breath, and see the deep red in his eyes. It completely terrified him right down to his soul.
Scier was then quickly swallowed back into the shadows he had come out of. Brad let out a breath he didn't realize he had held. He now regretted wanting to see the face of this demon.
"Th-thank y-you Scier," Brad said, his nervousness completely showing. He clumsily bowed, and a shiver was sent down his spine when he heard Scier chuckle. It seemed that Scier found his fear and nervousness amusing.
"Well, it's not like I care, but your welcome," Scier replied icily. Brad heard a ripping sound somewhere and it seemed as though the temperature had increased to a normal level. Well, at least as normal as it would be in the underworld.
"Scier?" Brad questioned cautiously. There was no reply, showing that Scier had gone. Brad orbed back up, leaving the cave empty once again.
Back at the manor...
The AR Charmed Ones had gone back to their rooms, feeling tired. When Cole and Phoebe were sure that they were all asleep, Cole glimmered back into his own body, and Phoebe's original body.
"Hey, I see that I'm back to my old self again," Phoebe said, grinning up at Cole.
"Yeah, well I was getting tired of looking at that other body," Cole replied, recognizing their old dance of banter.
"Really? I thought you liked that body," Phoebe said, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, it's not as good as yours..." Cole trailed off, suddenly realizing what he'd just said. He blushed knowing that he'd accidentally crossed that invisible line.
Phoebe could feel that Cole hadn't realized what he'd said until he did, and she felt slightly guilty. She knew that once she started that particular conversation, it would end somewhat like this. She made it easier for Cole and changed the subject.
"Um...we might want to find Leo. We might be able to fix this if we find him," Phoebe said, turning away from him slightly to avoid his gaze.
"Oh, yeah sure," Cole said uncomfortably.
Phoebe turned back to Cole, knowing that they needed to blur to find Leo. When she looked up into his eyes, she saw his pain and immediately felt a wave of fresh guilt wash over her. She took his hand, knowing that he was a little hesitant.
Seeing that she was the one who took his hand made him feel a little better. She showed him that she excused that little slip up, and didn't blame him for him. Cole then smiled down at her, and sensed if he could find Leo. He'd been around the Whitelighter long enough to be able to recognize him. He found him in France surprisingly. On his revelation, Cole grinned and Phoebe gave Cole a curious look. Cole then frowned slightly, wondering what her reaction would be if he were to blur them to him. She might accidentally think that he meant to find Leo in France. 'Oh, what the Hell, just tell her Leo's in France!' Cole chastised himself.
"Um...Phoebe, Leo's in France," Cole said hesitantly. Cole held his breath, preparing for Phoebe's reaction no matter what it was. He was surprised when she smiled at him.
"Okay, so then let's go!" Phoebe said, sounding like a schoolgirl about to go on a field trip.
Cole looked shocked for a moment, clearly expecting a different reaction. Phoebe smiled to herself, knowing that Cole was worried. This was the only way that she could reassure him without going outright and saying so. His surprised look turned into a soft smile and he blurred them to France.
The three sisters, Dan, and Brad had made their way back to the manor. Cole and Phoebe followed them quietly, making sure they couldn't tell that they were being followed.
"Okay, so far we know that Piper and Dan are together still, so I'm guessing that she hasn't decided to break up with him yet, and go with Leo. Now as for Brad, I don't even know who he is," Phoebe whispered to Cole.
Cole looked at AR Phoebe and then turned to Brad. Cole got this weird feeling when he looked at this Brad character. He seemed out of place for some reason and he didn't like him. This news that Phoebe had never seen him before worried him even more.
"So, you mean to tell me that Dan is okay, but Brad doesn't belong?" Cole asked, turning back to his Phoebe. They hadn't changed her appearance yet. They might change her back when they reveal themselves to this reality's Charmed Ones, but not yet.
"Well, Dan may or may not belong right now because it depends on what point in time it is in the year, because if I recall, this is the year she chooses Leo over Dan. As for Brad, he definitely doesn't belong," Phoebe replied.
"Well then, that means that Scier has something to do with him," Cole said, thinking out loud. If Scier had something to do with Brad, then he might just be a demon.
"What, you don't like Brad? He looks kind of cute," Phoebe commented, sensing some of Cole's malice towards Brad.
"What? Oh, no I don't like Brad. And it's not what you think," Cole added, seeing the amused look in Phoebe's eyes.
"Oh, and what am I thinking?" Phoebe asked, still with that amused look in her eyes.
"That I'm jealous, which I'm not. It's just that I get this really weird feeling from that guy. It's like he's out of place," Cole explained, staring at AR Phoebe and Cole.
Phoebe turned to look at Brad. 'If Cole's right, then this could mean trouble' Phoebe thought.
"I wish that I could feel this feeling of yours," Phoebe whispered.
"Try feeling it through the link," Cole suggested.
"Oh, right, okay, I'll try," Phoebe replied. She searched their link, and there was the feeling separated from all his other feelings, so she could find it more easily. She tapped into it, and didn't like what she felt.
"You're right, I don't like him either. What does this Phoebe see in him anyway?" Phoebe muttered.
Cole chuckled at Phoebe's reaction. He loved it when she pouted and she looked so cute.
Phoebe looked up at him curiously, sensing a few of his emotions that had slipped through. He noticed it, and turned his attention quickly back to AR Phoebe and the rest. He cursed himself silently for letting himself be that careless.
The alternate reality Charmed Ones and company had reached the manor all ready and going inside. Dan seemed to be saying good-bye to Piper, as he kissed her and walked down the steps to go to his house next door. So the three sisters and Brad were the only ones to go into the manor.
"So, how are we going to see them now?" Phoebe asked, seeing that they couldn't observe them anymore.
"Well, do you want me to blur us inside and glimmer to an object?" Cole suggested to Phoebe.
"Sure, why not?" Phoebe replied, stepping closer to Cole, knowing that they needed to be close to each other in order to blur.
Cole took Phoebe's outstretched hand and blurred them inside. He had sensed before that all of them were in the living room, apparently talking, so he blurred them into the kitchen.
"They're all in the living room. I suggest that we sneak up and then I glimmer into something at a distance where they can't see us, but we can hear them," Cole said, making sure that no one was coming.
Phoebe just nodded as she proceeded to follow Cole into the main hallway.
"...To say that you were a soldier in WWI?" Cole heard someone say as they approached. Thankfully, no one had noticed that they were there yet, and he grabbed Phoebe's hand and glimmered them both into a lamp.
"Yup, I was a soldier in WWI," they heard someone reply. They were able to see them now, and saw that Brad was the one who had answered, of course.
'Wait, if he was in WWI, then that means, oh God, he's a Whitelighter!' Phoebe thought astonished. Cole had the ability of talking to her with his mind, so when he heard her say that he's a Whitelighter, he was just as shocked. If he had had a mouth at the moment, it would be hanging open in surprise.
You mean to tell me that he's a Whitelighter? Cole asked telepathically. He felt the surprise and alarm through their link, and smiled inwardly.
I can talk to you telepathically. I can hear your thoughts to a small degree, so just think it, to respond Cole told Phoebe.
Is this another of your powers you picked up in the wasteland? Phoebe thought to Cole. He could hear a bit of mock annoyance in her voice. She was actually surprised and impressed.
Yea, I just didn't really have any use for it until now, so I kind of forgot that I had this Cole informed her.
Ah, I see Phoebe replied.
This is really weird Phoebe commented, referring to their physical state.
Yea, but hey at least we can eaves drop on them pretty easily now Cole answered.
True, now let's get back to listening Phoebe said, reminding him why they're there.
Cole silently agreed with her, and turned his attention to the group in the living room.
"So, do you by any chance know another Whitelighter by the name of Leo?" AR Phoebe asked. She got a look of warning from AR Piper across from her, and she gave a 'what?' look.
"Leo? You mean Leo Wyatt? Yea, I do know him, why?" Brad answered, turning from AR Piper to AR Phoebe.
"Well, it's just that he was our Whitelighter for a time, but he left, then you came," AR Prue answered, seeing that her sisters were to caught up in their glare battle to answer his question. Brad looked at the two sisters who were 'doing battle' and grinned in amusement.
So that's what happened to Leo Phoebe thought to Cole.
I think Leo should be here all ready, and for some reason, he isn't Cole said, thinking of what was going on.
Hmm, maybe, I don't know. Jeez, we should really have a calendar around here! Then I might be able to tell you what should be happening right now! Phoebe thought, a little irritated. Phoebe could hear Cole chuckling in her mind.
Okay, then you could always make that change later. For now, let's just listen, Cole thought to Phoebe, amused.
Fine, all right all ready, I'm listening, Phoebe thought, turning back to the group.
They could see from their position that Prue leaned over to Piper and whisper something in her ear. Cole could hear what they were saying with his enhanced hearing, but Phoebe couldn't really hear, so Cole let himself be a link. He let Phoebe hear what they were saying through his own mind and was happy he could do something for her.
"Doesn't this remind you of something?" Prue asked, glancing at Brad and Phoebe who were sitting across them, too deep in their own conversation to pay any attention to what Prue and Piper were talking about.
"What are you talking about Prue?" Piper asked, trying to fake ignorance. Though it was clearly written on her face that she knew exactly what her sister was talking about. And Prue let Piper know this.
"You know exactly what I'm talking about, Piper," Prue said, looking at her younger sister accusingly.
"Phoebe is in the same kind of relationship with Brad that you Leo could be," Prue said.
"Prue, I'm with Dan, and I'm happy with him. I love him..."
"But not as much as you love Leo," Prue interjected, cutting Piper off. Prue was well aware that Piper thought about Leo often, and she just wouldn't be honest with herself.
"Prue, I haven't seen Leo since he healed me. It's a good thing that he wasn't caught, and I'm happy. Yes, I do love him, but I'm with Dan now. If he had come to me before, than maybe I might have gone to him, but, he didn't," Piper said, trying to get Prue off of the subject.
Cole could hear Phoebe mentally gasp in realization.
What? Cole asked mentally.
I know how this whole thing with Piper and Leo thing got screwed up Phoebe said.
Do you mind telling me, 'cause if you remember, I wasn't part of your lives at the moment Cole said, a little lost.
Okay, once, Piper was infected with this disease that no one could heal. Leo was forbidden to help, and magic didn't help. When we thought she had died, she suddenly came back to life, and she was perfectly fine. Later she told us that Leo had come to her in between life and death and healed her. He had been caught, and the Elders cut his wings for a time. For about three weeks I think. During that time, Piper fell even more in love with Leo and eventually left Dan for him, Phoebe explained.
Cole had stayed silent during the whole explanation, trying to find out what went wrong in this reality.
So... Cole finally said, obviously not getting it.
So...if Leo hadn't been caught and his wings clipped, Piper wouldn't have gotten those three weeks to fall in love with him even more. So she wouldn't have left Dan, and Leo wouldn't be here! Phoebe said, a little frustrated that Cole couldn't get a simple matter of the heart like that.
Oh, Cole replied, a little embarrassed.
Yeah, oh Phoebe said.
"Oh, sorry Phoebe, but I hear the Elders calling," Brad said suddenly, standing up.
"Oh, that's okay, sure whatever. I guess I'll see you when you come back, bye," AR Phoebe said, raising up a little to kiss him lightly on the lips. As soon as they separated, Brad orbed out to the Elders at least that's where the Charmed Ones thought he was going.
In a cave in the underworld...
"Hello?" Brad called out a little nervously. He wanted to have Phoebe, but he never dreamed of actually having her in another dimension due to the work of a demon.
"Is everything going the way you want it?" a voice said suddenly from behind him.
Brad spun around, to face the darkness that covered one end of the cave. The voice had come from the deep shadows that Brad couldn't look past.
"Yes, it is," Brad said, a little bit of his nervousness leaking into his voice. He hated talking to this demon. His voice was so full of malice and hatred. It was as cold as a barren winter's breeze, and it cut right down to your bones.
"Good, so that means that you have Phoebe, and Dan is with Piper?" the voice continued.
"Y-yes, it is like th..." Brad stuttered but was cut off.
"Good. Now, I will be leaving soon, so don't bother to try and contact me. It is up to you to keep the witch that you so desire. I bid you farewell," the voice said.
"Wait. I don't even know your name or face. I would like to thank the demon that has helped me by his name," Brad called out, reaching a hand out to the darkness.
Brad heard a sigh. It sounded to his ears of one who was exasperated or bothered by a little child. Brad couldn't really make it out clearly because the air down here was different from that of the earth. It was thick and sound traveled through it sluggishly as though it was moving through water.
"Fine, if you must know," the voice drawled. Suddenly, Brad felt someone grab his arm and clutch it firmly. Blood red eyes appeared from the shadows followed by a seemingly human face that was actually quite handsome. Though the iciness in his voice and look in his eyes betrayed him.
"The name's Scier. Don't forget it," Scier stated with a less emotion that Brad didn't think possible. He had come so close to Scier's face, he could feel his cold breath, and see the deep red in his eyes. It completely terrified him right down to his soul.
Scier was then quickly swallowed back into the shadows he had come out of. Brad let out a breath he didn't realize he had held. He now regretted wanting to see the face of this demon.
"Th-thank y-you Scier," Brad said, his nervousness completely showing. He clumsily bowed, and a shiver was sent down his spine when he heard Scier chuckle. It seemed that Scier found his fear and nervousness amusing.
"Well, it's not like I care, but your welcome," Scier replied icily. Brad heard a ripping sound somewhere and it seemed as though the temperature had increased to a normal level. Well, at least as normal as it would be in the underworld.
"Scier?" Brad questioned cautiously. There was no reply, showing that Scier had gone. Brad orbed back up, leaving the cave empty once again.
Back at the manor...
The AR Charmed Ones had gone back to their rooms, feeling tired. When Cole and Phoebe were sure that they were all asleep, Cole glimmered back into his own body, and Phoebe's original body.
"Hey, I see that I'm back to my old self again," Phoebe said, grinning up at Cole.
"Yeah, well I was getting tired of looking at that other body," Cole replied, recognizing their old dance of banter.
"Really? I thought you liked that body," Phoebe said, raising an eyebrow.
"Well, it's not as good as yours..." Cole trailed off, suddenly realizing what he'd just said. He blushed knowing that he'd accidentally crossed that invisible line.
Phoebe could feel that Cole hadn't realized what he'd said until he did, and she felt slightly guilty. She knew that once she started that particular conversation, it would end somewhat like this. She made it easier for Cole and changed the subject.
"Um...we might want to find Leo. We might be able to fix this if we find him," Phoebe said, turning away from him slightly to avoid his gaze.
"Oh, yeah sure," Cole said uncomfortably.
Phoebe turned back to Cole, knowing that they needed to blur to find Leo. When she looked up into his eyes, she saw his pain and immediately felt a wave of fresh guilt wash over her. She took his hand, knowing that he was a little hesitant.
Seeing that she was the one who took his hand made him feel a little better. She showed him that she excused that little slip up, and didn't blame him for him. Cole then smiled down at her, and sensed if he could find Leo. He'd been around the Whitelighter long enough to be able to recognize him. He found him in France surprisingly. On his revelation, Cole grinned and Phoebe gave Cole a curious look. Cole then frowned slightly, wondering what her reaction would be if he were to blur them to him. She might accidentally think that he meant to find Leo in France. 'Oh, what the Hell, just tell her Leo's in France!' Cole chastised himself.
"Um...Phoebe, Leo's in France," Cole said hesitantly. Cole held his breath, preparing for Phoebe's reaction no matter what it was. He was surprised when she smiled at him.
"Okay, so then let's go!" Phoebe said, sounding like a schoolgirl about to go on a field trip.
Cole looked shocked for a moment, clearly expecting a different reaction. Phoebe smiled to herself, knowing that Cole was worried. This was the only way that she could reassure him without going outright and saying so. His surprised look turned into a soft smile and he blurred them to France.