Chapter 31

The graduation was satisfying, not too fancy, but nice.

Only Piper didn't have time to think about that, she had much more important things to worry about.

It seemed like people in school knew everything that happened that has to do with the trial against Greg, beginning with when the trial is, up to every detail of what happened that friday night (which was mostly all just disturbing rumors).

Piper found it a relief when school was over, while her grades weren't as good as she would have wanted, but somehow that didn't the same impact it used to have anymore.

The meetings with Green were weekly, every sunday at six, and she couldn't help but notice that he was extra nice and gentle with her, and her sisters noticed too.

But she was just greatful he was so kind, and working so hard on the case.

When Leo came with her to one of her meetings, it was clear that Green was upset about it, even though he was just as clearly trying not to show it.

But Leo didn't seem to like him either, so they were even.

Despite how Piper knew Leo felt about Green, he was as understanding as he always is.

Good, sweet Leo.

It was the twenty third, only one week away from the trial when Piper came into the manor after being out shoping, to find Leo already there.

This was good news, because she just bought a thank-you present for Leo and couldn't wait to give it to him.

"Leo! It's great you're here, I have something for you." Piper said, as she put her purse away to walk into the living room where Leo was sitting, watching tv.

"You do? What's the occasion?" He said smiling.

Piper cuddled next to Leo on the couch and gave him a bag where she put his present in.

"What is that?" He asked, as he turned the tv off to focus his attention on Piper.

"Look inside if you want to know..."

Leo eyed her suspiciously, then took out the dark gray shirt that was in the bag.

He unfolded it he saw the white and red letters, reading- "He rocks my world", with a yellow arrow pointing at where Leo's head should be.

When he finally looked up from the shirt, Piper saw the smile on his face.

"What is that for?" He asked, not trying to hide his curiosity.

"It is a thank-you present for you for being the way you are." Piper said, smiling herself.

"I like it." He said, as he set up to take off the shirt he was wearing, leaving Piper to stare at his perfact chest and stomach just for few seconds before he had his new shirt on, fitting him beautifully.

"I am never taking this off." He said, petting himself sarcastically.

"Good for you." Piper said, and placed a kiss on Leo's cheek, only to have him pull her into another kiss, this time somewhere more pleasurable then his cheek, which wasn't bad either.

When they pulled away Piper leaned on Leo's chest as he put his hand around her.

"Are Prue and Phoebe home?" Piper asked.

"Phoebe left right after I came, and I don't think Prue came back from work yet."

"Ok."

"Listen, my parants invited you to dinner tomorrow, I said we will come."

"Ok."

Leo's parants were a wired couple. His father was only aware of the tv, and only went to places were they got cable. His mother was a sweetheart, and Piper had no idea why did she marry her husbend, or why is she still with him for that matter. It's not like he would notice if she was gone...

"Mom is upset that I am almost never home anymore, and you know how lonly can she get with dad..." Leo said, as if trying to explane why they have to go to dinner.

"Don't worry, I love your mother, dinner would be great." Piper said.

It wasn't that great.

Leo's dad kept bugging him that he has to take over the family's bussiness soon, and Leo kept saying that he plans to go to college and get a real job, which made his father outrageous with anger.

Sophie, Leo's mom, stood up at some point and picked up her plate.

"Piper, darling, why don't you help me clean up the table so I can bring the cake?"

Piper was greatfull Sophie let her escape from the table, and as soon as they reached the kitchen Sophie said;

"It's unbearable when they fight, they are both so stubdorn."

"No kidding..." Piper said as she freed her hands from the plates she was holding.

"So tell me, what is it I hear about that trial of yours?"

"It's next week, and hopefully the whole mess will be over after that."

"I wish you the best luck, people like Greg and Robert Harrison are ought to be punished." Sophie said while washing her hands.

"What do you mean? Isn't Robert Greg's father?" Piper asked, feeling like she is missing something.

"Well, yes dear. It's no wander his son is such a bastard. After all, he did pay him you know..."

"Pay him for what?" Piper asked, completely confused.

"Don't know know? It's just a rumor, but Leo's father works with Robert, and I know Rober's wife, Greg's step mother, and from what I have heard Robert paid Greg so he would do what he tried to do to you." Sophie said, while putting the plates in the dish washer.

"What? That can't be true... I don't even know his father. Let alone does he know me..."

"Well, child, that is what I've heard... I'm surprized you didn't."

Piper looked away to consider this.

It made no sence. She never heard of Greg's father before, and he couldn't have known her. Why would he pay his son to rape her? The thought was making her sick, and she realized that Sophie was looking at her with consurn.

"Are you alright, darling? You went pale all of the sudden."

"I'm fine. Let's get the cake."

After dinner, Piper and Leo said their farewell, and left.

Piper was quiet on the way home, still considering what Leo's mother has told her, and she decided to talk about that with Green at their meeting tomorrow when Leo spoke.

"Is everything ok Piper? You've been quiet through half of dinner."

"It's just somethng your mother told me..." Piper told Leo what she said, and even though Leo practically dismissed the idea, he still agreed she should talk about it with Green, see what he thinks.

So the next morning, when she and Prue were at Green's office, Piper told him about it.

Prue seemed concerned about the idea, and also agreed that she should tell him.

But as the words came out of Piper's mouth, she could see Green's eyes widen.

As she finnished, he stayed quiet, staring at her.

"Well? What do you think?" Prue asked as he said nothing.

"I... Um, I think that is just some women's gossip. You said yourself that Greg's step mother said that, I am sure it is just some bullshit." He said, and Piper's couldnt help but notice his hands were trembling.

"Why would his wife make that up?" Prue asked, obviously noticing herself that Green became more then tense.

"To save Greg from rotting in jail." Green said, one beat too fast.

"That can't be it. Why would she want to make that up, that would only put the father in jail." Prue protested.

"I am telling you, this is just some old bullshit!" Green exclaimed, and for the first time he raised his voice.

He must have seen the surprise in Piper's eyes, because his face suddenly softened, and he said;

"I am sorry, I didn't mean to blow up like that. Listen, the thing is that Greg is our target here, not his father. And he did what he did, whether it is because his father paid him, which I really doubt, or not."

Piper looked at her sister next to her, and saw that she was still looking suspisious, but decided that Green has a personal life as well, and he might just be having a bad day.

And besides, what he said did sound right. The trial was against Greg, they didn't have time to try and figure this whole mess out, because it was probably just some women's gossip, just like Green said.

But still. There was something wired about how Green took the news, as though he was defending himself.

Only Piper had no time for that, Green is a good man who is willing to help and IS helping, so she has no right to suspect that something was wrong about him.

He was just... being a good lawyer.

She hoped.

AN: Woops, looks like Green's plan has a small flaw... Will Piper figure out what he is hiding? Will they win the trial? All that and more in the following chapters... And be ready for some action.

BTW, I am starting new fic for all you PiperLeo lovers out there, It's called "Fast Woman, Delicious Man", so if you are interested, klick on my name and you will see it. Please R&R, I would really appreciate it. And don't worry, it won't effect this story at all.