CHILD OF THE WHITELIGHTER

DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the Charmed characters, although it would be nice to own Leo. (wink wink) The characters Caiti, her friends, and her mother Jeanne are my own creation; please don't use them without asking me first.

A/N: This chapter is rated PG for language.

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Katriona- well, what are the odds that you'd have the same name as the main character? but seriously, glad you like it! i did 1.5 spacing on this chapter, and i hope it looks better. enjoy the chapter. i think you'll be pleasantly surprised by what happens.

cricketlover- thanks! you know, you're the first person to wonder about Wyatt. but have no fear, he does appear in this story. in fact, he's in this chapter! hope you enjoy what I do with this story. i promise, you won't be disappointed. it's like a money-back guarantee without the money!

CHAPTER FIVE

"YES!!!!!!!!" screamed the excited band members upon hearing their first engagement was that night. Screams of "Oh My God," and "Can you believe it?" echoed throughout the club. Piper smiled and looked at the kids. "Well," she said. "It's obvious that you're excited to start work. But first, how about I introduce you to your other bosses?" The kids looked at each other quizzically and said, "Other bosses?"
"Yes," said Piper. "Come down here, and we can start the intros."
The group looked at each other and smiled. One by one, they snapped their fingers and appeared in front of Piper and the others. But when Caiti tried to snap her fingers, she suddenly felt her body dissipate into bright blue and white circles of light. When she regained her senses again, she was standing in front of Piper, Phoebe, Paige, and Chris. Leo, who had gone behind the bar for something, looked up when Piper asked the group to come down off the stage, just in time to see Caiti leave the stage. "She can orb," he thought. "Just like me." While Leo was thinking about how he just saw Caiti orb, Paige was thinking the same thing. "She orbed," thought Paige with surprise. "The only ones in the family that can do that are me, Wyatt, and Leo....oh my god, she is. She's Leo's daughter. That's the only explanation. I have to talk to him." But before she got the chance, there was another shower of blue and white lights, and a woman of about 35 appeared next to Caiti, hugged her, and said, "My dear, I'm so proud of you. Congratulations." Jeanne turned to Piper and said, "I'm Caiti's mother, Jeanne Dorian." Piper and the others looked at her with shock clearly written on their faces. Thankfully, at that very moment, a piece of lighting broke loose on the stage, and on impulse, Piper froze it in midair. This time, it was Caiti and the band's turn to look dumbfounded. Jeanne, however, looked completely calm. Caiti was the first one to find her voice. "How-what-what the hell was that?" she asked, then covered her mouth quickly and said, "Sorry! It slipped out." "Don't worry about it," said Phoebe. "We were just about to ask you the same thing." "How did you do that?" asked Paige. "Well," began Caiti slowly. "I have no idea. I've never been able to do it before. I guess it came from my father's side of the family, or most likely, my father himself." "Your father is a whitelighter? But how are you human then?" asked Piper. "Oh, you mean Mom," Caiti said. "She was a witch, nasty car accident, accident left her unrecognizable, elders made her my whitelighter. That's how I'm human. Also, the man I thought was my father was a human, but then I.never mind. Anyways, that's my story." "Do you have any idea who your real father might be?" asked Phoebe gently. Caiti shook her head. "OK!" said Piper. "So, these are my sisters Paige and Phoebe, and this is Chris Perry, their whitelighter." As she introduced them, she waved her hand in their direction, giving her an idea of who was who. Phoebe and Paige waved in greeting, but Chris walked over to Caiti, took her hand, said, "Pleasure to meet you Caiti," and kissed her hand. Caiti blushed bright red, and was about to reply when suddenly a baby's cry rang through the club. Everyone looked over at one of the tables, and suddenly a baby appeared in a shower of blue and white orbs. "Wyatt, how did you get here?" asked Piper. The baby gurgled and said "Mama!" "Awww, how sweet," said Caiti. "Is that Piper's son? He's so adorable!" "Yep, that's her son," said Phoebe. "Leo-Piper's husband-is around here somewhere, but I don't see him anywhere." Before Phoebe could call for Leo, Paige said, "Well, maybe you guys should get going. I mean, you have to prepare for tonight. Your big break." Caiti smiled and said, "Yeah, she's right you guys. Let's head out!" As they left the club, they went past Piper, who was holding Wyatt, and Wyatt stretched his arms out to Caiti and said, "Gah! Gah!" "I think he wants you to hold him," said Piper. "Is it ok?" Caiti asked. "Sure," said Piper, and handed Wyatt to Caiti. Caiti took Wyatt and said, "Hey little guy, how you doing?" Wyatt looked at Caiti and smiled. Leo had stood up from his place behind the bar, and was just about to come out when Paige appeared behind him and said, "What a scene, isn't it? Your daughter and your son, together for the first time." Leo turned to Paige and said, "How did you-" "It's obvious, Leo. The hair, the eyes, the smile. But most of all, the orbing. You did see her orb, didn't you?" asked Paige. "I did. I didn't want to believe it, but I have to now. She's my daughter," Leo admitted with a sigh of defeat. "So," said Paige. "There's only one thing left to do, and that's to-" "Tell Piper, I know," said Leo, cutting Paige off. "But how?" "Tell her the truth," said Paige as they watched Caiti hand Wyatt back to Piper and say her goodbyes. "But will she believe me?" asked Leo, watching his daughter leave the club with her friends and her mother. "Who are you talking about Leo?" asked Paige. "Piper, or Caiti?" Leo looked at Paige and said, "Both."

well, that was certainly interesting! i know i've been putting off Leo and Caiti's meeting, but i promise you, it will happen next chapter! so, and this is the last time, here are a few spoilers for the next chapter.

Next: Caiti makes a wish to find her real father, and you'll never believe who hears it! An old friend returns, surprising the Charmed Ones and Leo. Caiti and Leo finally meet, face to face.