Cole was sitting in the penthouse. He had a bottle of vodka on the floor in front of him, but hadn't been able to bring himself to drink it yet. He had finally come home after they had given Piper another sedative. He hated leaving her there alone, but Paige had insisted he go home and clean up and get some sleep.

Cole noticed Paige must have orbed to the penthouse before he came home, because the door to the freshly painted nursery was closed, and the crib he had just put together last night in the living room wasn't sitting by the kitchen table where he had left it.

He sat there, holding the vodka bottle, trying to figure out how he could help Piper. He didn't know what else to say to her. Dr. King had told him it was common for women who have recently lost their babies to blame themselves, and that it took time.

Cole's train of thoughts was interrupted by blue twinkles in the corner of the living room. He looked over expecting to see Paige, but instead Leo appeared. Cole felt no anger towards Leo. He knew that the fight between him and Piper was the reason she had torn out of there, but Cole didn't believe her being angry had been the reason for the accident.

"Leo." he said.

"Cole." Leo said, walking over to the couch. "May I?" he asked, pointing to the seat next to Cole.

"Sure." Cole shrugged.

"Cole. I am so sorry. For everything." Leo said.

"Don't worry about it Leo. I don't blame you. I'm not mad at you. I know you were upset by Piper wanting the divorce. I understand. I had someone I loved ask me for a divorce once. I know how it makes you feel." Cole said.

"Cole, you don't have to reassure me. I came to reassure you. It breaks my heart to see the pain Piper is going through. And the pain you are going through. I know we haven't always gotten along, but I know you love her. I can tell by the look in your eyes right now. I can tell you would give up your life right now to take away her pain."

Cole nodded. "You have no idea."

"Your right, I don't' know how your feeling. I don't know how she is feeling. All I can do is be a friend for both of you, and be there to try and help." Leo put his hand on Cole's shoulder.

"You'll have more chances Cole. You guys will get your family. I'm just so sorry for this." Leo felt tears in the corners of his eyes. He could only imagine the pain Cole felt.

"Thanks Leo." Cole said, trying not to start crying in front of him.

"I want to go see Piper, is that okay?" Leo asked.

"Sure. If you have any words for her, please help her." Cole said.

Leo orbed out of the penthouse, and into the hospital room. Piper was sitting up in bed, staring into the dark. She didn't say anything to him when he orbed in.

"I just came from Cole's" Leo said. "He loves you Piper. He is in so much pain right now. Don't shut him out. Don't push him away because you blame yourself. Piper, it wasn't your fault." Leo told her, sitting down beside the bed.

"Yes it was, I was so mad at you that I didn't pay attention." she sad.

"No Piper, that guy in the truck was to blame, and I was to blame. I should never have made you that mad. I let my feelings get the best of my better judgment, and I was wrong. I shouldn't have made you that mad." Leo said softly.

"I don't care what you say Leo. It was me. " Piper said.

"Piper, I have someone else who wants to talk to you, to let you know your not to blame." Leo said. He got up and locked her hospital door. "Ok" he said.

Prue appeared in the room. At the sight of her sister, Piper broke out in tears. Prue went to her, and hugged her.

Piper gasped at the feel of her sister's arms. "Prue, you can hug me?"

"Yes Piper. The elders wanted to reassure you that you are not to blame for what happened, they wanted to send me to you as a gift of reassurance."

Piper started to bawl. Leo couldn't tell if it was from relief that the guilt was gone, or from seeing Prue. Maybe it was from both. Leo smiled as he stepped out of the room, leaving Prue and Piper alone.

Piper woke up the next morning feeling better then she had the day before. The baby was really gone. She kept touching her stomach, aching because there was nothing there. But Prue had talked to her all night. Piper knew it wasn't her fault. She knew the baby was up with Grams and Mom. It hurt like hell, but the guilt was gone.

Piper knew someday her and Cole would have more children. She would never forget their first though. Prue had helped. Prue told her that every time it snowed, it would be her first child, letting her know that she was at peace and was with Piper.
Piper had told Prue she was nuts, that it never snowed in San Francisco, and that even if it did, it wouldn't be her baby's work. Piper said that kind of stuff wasn't true. Prue told Piper that it would be. She told Piper that once you pass away, your soul sees many things, and that Prue promised the snow would mean her baby was giving Piper her blessing and love.

Piper still thought Prue was just saying that to help her feel better, but she didn't say anything more.. She didn't want to argue with Prue.

Prue had left late last night to check on Paige and Phoebe. Piper was waiting on Cole to come in. She looked over on her hospital table, and was surprised to see an envelope with her name on it sitting there. The writing on the envelope was Leo's. She picked it up and open it slowly. There was a letter inside. Piper sighed as she started to read it.

Dear Piper,

I want you to know that I am extremely sorry for the grief you are feeling right now. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. I never wanted you to feel that kind of pain. I wanted you to have the happiest life possible.

You are an amazing woman, with a bright future in front of you. You will have many blessing in your life.

Cole loves you, and I know he will treat you the way you deserve to be treated. You will have beautiful children some day. Give yourself some time to grieve.

The elders have replaced your white lighter. You will be pleased to know that they have allowed Prue to become your angel. I don't know if I will ever see you again.

I am going to try and fix my own life. I have a lot of things to work through. And I have the strength that your love gave me to help me on my journey, and for that I will always be grateful

Piper, I can't help but feel like I am partially to blame for what happened. I feel that I have taken your happiness away from you. I can't give it back to you. Piper, if there was anyway to give you your baby back, I would, even if it cost me my life.

I can only give you this. But know that I will always love you."

Love always,

Leo

Attached to the letter was a signed breaking of hand fast. Leo had given her the only thing he thought he could do to give her a bit of happiness in her life. Her cheeks were wet with fresh tears. She put the letter away, leaving the breaking of hand fast out on the table. It was then that Cole walked in.

"Piper?" he asked, concerned about her tears.

"It's okay Cole. I think everything is going to be okay." Piper said softly.