Disclaimer: Piper Halliwell/Wyatt, Phoebe Halliwell, and Paige Matthews/Halliwell don't belong to me as do Leo Wyatt, Wyatt Matthew Halliwell, Cole Turner and any other characters that appear on the show don't. Brian belongs to me as does Darlene and Veronica belong to ColeTurner4Ever. Please e-mail with any comments you may have at Mattman39151@aol.com.

United Chapter 16!!

A/N: ColeTurner4ever back hope you liked chapter 14 that I worked hard for and Chapter 15, which Matt wrote incredibly. Now let's get back to the story.

****Cabin In The Woods**** Paige orbed back to the cabin with clothes and items for both her and Cole. Cole was still asleep which worried Paige a bit. She shrugged and made her way to the bathroom to take a quick shower. She took off her clothes and observed her bruises. Her body ached and she didn't bother healing them. Paige turned on the water and got in. As she let the water run off her body she got lost in thought. She was excited about Cole though Phoebe was going to be a problem. A problem that Paige would have to fix right away. First she had to endure tongue lashing by Prue. Yeah Prue supported her but that didn't mean attacking her pregnant sister.

It did feel good to kick Phoebe's ass. The look on Phoebe's face was priceless.

Didn't think I was so strong, thought Paige.

She washed herself up and wanted to stay in the shower. She would rather stay in it with Cole.

Oh Cole, thought Paige. What challenges do you still have to face?

She couldn't rush this. He has just been in a traumatizing event and when he finds out Phoebe is pregnant. Paige shook it out of her head. He was so afraid of her and that's what hurt the most.

"I can't be with another Halliwell," he had cried. Well I'm not another Halliwell, thought Paige getting out of the shower. I'm a Matthews

She got dressed and brushed her hair that was now up to her shoulders. Paige placed it in a ponytail and smiled. She heard Cole screaming again and ran out of the bathroom. She entered the bedroom and ran to Cole's side.

"Kill Me," whimpered Cole. "Paige,"

"Shh," said Paige running her hand through his hair. "I'm here,"

Paige drew her hand to his forehead. Heat was radiating off his body.

What to do now Dr. Matthews? Asked a voice in her head.

Paige went to the bathroom and looked for a thermometer. She looked in the medicine cabinet. Leave it to Cole not to buy anything useful. She sighed and shut the cabinet. She had to go buy one or should she call someone. Paige orbed away quickly in the alley of a drugstore she ran in and looked for a thermometer.

Pick one already, screamed a voice in her head.

Paige paid for an ear thermometer when she bumped into Darryl. Darryl held her shoulders.

"Paige," cried Darryl.

"I really have to go," said Paige.

"Well I heard you have a Cole problem," said Darryl. "Again,"

"He's okay now," said Paige. "Well no but I have to get back to him,"

"Paige you should stay away from him," said Darryl.

"None of you know him," said Paige.

Including you dufus, she thought. Paige got away from Darryl's grasp and ran out.

****Cabin In The Woods**** Paige orbed in the bedroom but didn't see Cole there.

"Cole," cried Paige worriedly.

She heard violent retching in the bathroom and walked towards it. She opened the door and saw Cole leaning over the toilet seat. His eyes were glazed and he was sweating.

"Paige," said Cole weakly.

"I'm here," said Paige smiling. She kneeled down next to him and touched his forehead. "Looks like you're running a fever,"

"She's coming," said Cole wearily. "Kill me,"

"Cole stop asking that," said Paige softly. "I'm going to get you some water,"

Paige stood up and entered the kitchen. She retrieved a glass and filled it with water.

He'll be fine Paige, she thought. You didn't kill him

Paige hurriedly walked by to the bathroom. Cole was leaning against the bathtub his knees pulled up to his chest and his head on his knees.

"Cole," said Paige softly.

Cole looked up and took the water. He drank it quickly maybe a bit to quickly cause he immediately dove for the toilet and threw up. Paige ran her hand through his hair. He was so tense.

"Can you give me a minute?" asked Cole.

Paige frowned leaving him alone was not a good idea.

"As long as you don't shimmer or attempt suicide," said Paige jokingly. Cole looked at her confusedly. Paige shook her head.

You're dumb, she thought.

"Five minutes," said Paige. "Wait I should take your temperature,"

Cole shook his head. "How did I get here?"

"The bathroom?" asked Paige.

"No wherever we are," said Cole.

Must be delirious, thought Paige.

"Sweetie I need to take your temperature," said Paige.

"No," said Cole. "Stay away I'm evil,"

"Well you don't look evil to me," said Paige opening the package while keeping her eyes on Cole. "And if you were I don't think I'd still be alive,"

"You don't understand," trailed off Cole.

Paige stuck the ear thermometer in his ear and waited as Cole drifted in and out of sleep, mumbling here and there.

****New York Loft**** Prue watched Brian as he drank his beer. They were at the loft. Brian was finding it really hard to stay still.

"You'll see him soon I promise," said Prue.

"Now, right now," said Brian.

"Look we're supposed to be at the manor in ten minutes," said Prue.

"I can feel it, something is wrong," said Brian. "We're connected and he's not okay,"

Prue stood up and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Time," said Prue. "You can trust me,"

****Jason's Apartment****

"I can't believe your own sister would do that to you," said Jason angrily.

"Another one of Cole's influences," said Phoebe powdering her nose.

"So now we go for a pep talk," said Jason.

"No, I'm going to work," said Phoebe. "I'm thirty years old, I'm not going to be scolded like a child,"

"Still going to vanquish Cole?" asked Jason.

"I might do something worse," said Phoebe smiling. "Maybe not kill him but get justice,"

"You know Phoebe revenge isn't necessary," said Jason. "If we just stay away,"

Phoebe stood up and faced him angrily.

"You don't know how much he terrorized me," cried Phoebe. "And he's not getting away this time,"

"Alright," said Jason kissing her.

****Halliwell Manor**** Piper and Veronica were at the table drinking coffee. Veronica had been crying. Piper was soothing her.

"I'm sorry Piper but I just can't really trust her around my grandson," said Veronica.

"I know that Phoebe's claim for love for Cole really disappointed you but Paige is different," said Piper.

Veronica sighed and drank her coffee.

"What's taking Paige and Phoebe taking so long?" asked Piper.

****Cabin In The Woods**** Paige bit her lap as she paced in front of Cole's bed. He was once again asleep on the bed.

Paige you have to do something, she scolded herself. 103.4 he could die

Paige sat on the bed. She had to bring someone over. Paige looked at her watch. She was already late. Cole's ragged breathing caught her attention, his face was flushed and he looked so adorable.

She scolded herself again for having such thoughts while he was practically dying in front of her.

Paige stood up and orbed to the manor. Prue was there with an angry face.

"Where were you?" cried Prue.

She stopped when she saw her younger sister's tired eyes.

"How is he?" she asked.

"He has a high fever," said Paige.

"Fever" cried Brian coming down the stairs.

"103.4," said Paige. "It's okay, though,"

"What do you mean okay?" shouted Brian. "He's half human for crying out loud,"

"Right which makes it easier to fight," said Paige glaring at him.

"Not in his condition," said Brian.

Piper and Veronica stood in the archway listening.

"Phoebe is not going to show up," said Paige. "So I'm going back,"

"With me," said Brian angrily.

Paige was about to protest when Prue begged with her eyes.

"Only if you calm the hell down," said Paige.

Brian took a breath. Paige took his hand and orbed him away. Prue had some things she had to take care of.

****Phoebe's Office**** Phoebe was happily typing when the laptop orbed to the floor. Phoebe cried out and saw Prue, her face red with anger.

"I asked you to come to the manor so we can talk this thing through," said Prue angrily.

"I didn't have to nor want to," said Phoebe picking up her laptop.

"Phoebe we don't have time for this and if you're not going to be a team player." started Prue.

"What" mocked Phoebe. "You'll kick me out of the clubhouse. Give me a break, Prue you're dead we don't need your leadership anymore,"

Prue was hurt but didn't show it. Phoebe was startled at the words that just fell out of her mouth.

"Cole just got me so angry," said Phoebe. "He has victimized me time and time again,"

"Stop," cried Prue. "Just stop finding a scapegoat. Cole was victimized too. He deserves our love,"

"Get out," said Phoebe angrily. "You don't understand m,e"

"What is wrong with you?" asked Prue. "You changed,"

"Cole happened," said Phoebe turning back to her work.

Prue orbed out frustrated and in tears. ****Cabin In The Woods**** Brian grabbed Cole's hand and hung his head.

"Please be okay," said Brian.

Paige was making soup in the kitchen. Cole opened his eyes to the smell and looked at Brian.

"Brian," muttered Cole.

"Yeah I'm here," said Brian. "How ya holding up?"

"Good I guess," said Cole. "Are we at the loft?"

"No we're at your cabin," said Brian.

"Why?" asked Cole.

Brian looked at him worriedly.

"Paige brought you here," said Brian.

Cole thought for a moment but his head was hurting real bad so he accepted that.

"I want Phoebe," said Cole.

Brian saw Paige standing at the doorway. She looked hurt by that comment.

"Paige, I don't think he remembers," said Brian.

Paige set the tray down on the table. She picked up the bowl of soup.

"He needs to eat," said Paige.

Cole apparently awake shook his head groaning. Brian pulled him into a sitting position against the headboard.

"Paige he's really tired," said Brian. "Maybe you should let him rest," "He needs to eat," said Paige. "He doesn't feel well nor looks it,"

Brian looked at his older brother. He was so pale and he was blotchy. Paige had a bucket nearby just in case. Paige fed Cole a couple bites of chicken soup and Brian was astonished at how gentle Paige was being. Cole was drifting off to sleep again and Brian laid him back down but not before Paige gave Cole some Tylenol.

"Thanks Paige," said Brian.

Paige smiled. "It's my turn to take care of him,"

"Yeah," sighed Brian. "You think we can take him to the loft,"

"Maybe tonight," said Paige. "Alright I have to go and run some errands, then I will be back,"

"I have to go to work before I get fired," said Brian.

Brian shimmered away. Paige lay with Cole for a little while watching him sleep. She ran her finger against his soft lips and gently kissed them.

"I'll be back," whispered Paige.

"K," said Cole rolling over to his stomach.

Paige laughed and orbed out.

****Jason's Apartment**** Phoebe laid out a town map.

"Where are you Cole Turner?" asked Phoebe.

Jason was still at work and Phoebe held a pendulum in her hand. She held the crystal over the map and it circled the map. After a while it dropped on the woods.

"Oh," said Phoebe. "Paige took you there, how sweet,"

She saw the sun was going down. "Better hurry," muttered Phoebe.

****Cabin In The Woods**** Cole woke up slowly. Where was he? It was dark except for a pale light coming from the living room. Probably a fire. Cabin, he was at his cabin. Cole sighed. He was really hot and sticky. Where was Brian? Was it a dream? Was he still evil? He didn't feel evil. Cole sat up and closed his eyes.

"Head rush," he muttered. This sucked. Cole laid back down feeling really crappy. A few tears fell and he knew why. His Phoebe was gone. She had cheated on him with Jason. Why? Was he not good enough for her? So many questions with no one to answer but Phoebe and he never wanted to see her again. He shook his head when he though Paige had been with him. She had told him something important, but he didn't remember what happened. He wanted Brian back here. He opened his mouth but nothing came out.

He heard a car out front and groaned. Who would be here? He sat back up and put on his shoes. Then he stood up weakly immediately regretting it. The door slammed shut and Cole was startled.

"Hello," he called out walking to the door he opened it and found Phoebe's angry face.

"You and Paige sleeping together in there," said Phoebe ignoring his flushed look.

"Paige?" asked Cole.

"Don't play games Cole," shouted Phoebe. "I'm going to teach you a lesson then I don't ever want to see you again,"

"Phoebe I'm sorry," said Cole walking up to her.

Phoebe did a roundhouse kick and knocked Cole against the wall. He fell to the ground.

Ow, thought Cole. Get up Cole got up gasping for air. The world was swimming around him. Phoebe dug out a piece of paper and potion from her purse. She glared at him while holding up the potion. She recited:

For all the pain you have cause me I curse your mind to be empty And filled with internal pain Feel it as though said by me So mote it be

She threw the potion at him and Cole felt extremely dizzy.

****Café Parking Lot**** Paige sensed something was completely wrong and orbed out quickly. She orbed in between Cole and Phoebe. She looked at Cole who was holding his head. He started to fall to the ground when Paige caught him.

"I'm here," whispered Paige going down to the floor. She kissed the top of his head. She looked at him. He had passed out. Phoebe was walking towards the door when Paige held up her hand and a forcefield appeared in front of the door. Phoebe faced her.

"He's doing it to you too," said Phoebe.

"Shut up, Phoebe," said Paige angrily. "What did you do to him?"

"Just a small spell for him to know what I'm going through," said Phoebe.

Paige looked at her shocked.

"He has a fever," said Paige hurt. "He's weak and you used his vulnerability,"

"He used mine," said Phoebe coldly.

"I hate you," said Paige shaking her head.

"Back at you," said Phoebe.

Paige turned her attention back to Cole.

"Cole," whispered Paige turning his face to hers. "Hey wake up,"

She tapped his hot cheek.

"That hurts," murmured Cole.

Cole opened his eyes and shoved Paige away slightly.

"Who are you?" asked Cole.

"Paige," said Paige. "Remember,"

"No," said Cole. "But you're very pretty,"

Cole groaned. Paige took his hand and orbed away to the manor. Phoebe saw the forcefield disappeared and quickly left.

****Halliwell Manor**** Cole was scrambling away from Veronica, Piper, and Paige.

"Get away," said Cole weakly.

"Cole," said Piper.

Cole saw a closet and opened it. He crawled inside before anyone could reach him.

"Phoebe did this to him," said Paige putting her hands on her head. She went to the closet and heard crying.

"She's going to get me," chanted Cole.

"Cole come out," said Paige. "We won't hurt you,"

"Tied.to .bed," sobbed Cole. "Kill.many people,"

"She's dead," said Paige. "And you don't kill anymore,"

Veronica was silently crying.

"Can you open up?" asked Paige.

"What's your name again?" asked Cole weakly.

"Paige," said Paige worriedly.

"I don't feel good," said Cole.

"Well open up then," said Paige. She looked at the others to step back as the door opened.

Cole climbed half way out when Phoebe stormed in. Cole cried out and went back into the closet. Phoebe was met with angry glares.

"Phoebe how could you?" asked Piper.

"You messed with the delicate mind," said Veronica. "You messed with magic for revenge purposes. You will pay times three,"

Phoebe crossed her arms. Prue orbed in and slapped Phoebe across the face.

"I'm sorry Paige I only saw what happened a few minutes ago," said Prue. "I couldn't stop it,"

"It's not your fault," said Paige.

"Where is he?" asked Prue.

"In the closet," said Paige.

"Elizabeth used to lock him in closets when he was little," said Veronica. "Sometimes for days,"

"Did Phoebe knock him back to his childhood?" asked Piper shocked.

Phoebe looked down.

What had she done?

"Probably a backfire," said Paige. "Let's make another spell to fix it,"

"No!" said Veronica. "You can do permanent damage. There's only one way,"

"What?" asked Paige.

"A Magical Institution" said Veronica.

"No," said Paige.

"Veronica isn't there some other way?" asked Prue.

"No" said Veronica. "This is the fastest and safest way"

Veronica turned to Phoebe angrily and waved her hand. Phoebe instantly disappeared.

"Where?" asked Piper.

"Jason's," said Veronica.

"Cole she's gone" said Paige.

"No more bad lady," whimpered Cole.

Paige's heart melted.

"No more," said Paige.

"K," said Cole crawling out.

Piper wiped her tears, Cole looked terrible.

"Paige follow my shimmer," said Veronica. "I think you're the one who he can trust,"

"Okay," said Paige. Cole looked at them scared and it broke their hearts. They were nothing but strangers to him.

****Magical Institute**** Paige, Brian, Veronica, Prue, and Piper were sitting in an office. It was a very luxurious place. The doctor was checking Cole out. To see what was wrong and how long he would have to be there. Paige was leaning against Prue. Five minutes later a middle-aged brunette walked into the office holding a file. She smiled at them and sat at her desk.

"Dr. Cummings, how is he?" asked Paige.

"Bad shape," said Dr. Cummings. "You see he's in and out of reality mumbling things out of the blue, and it seems he's reliving his childhood which I reviewed and it's not pretty. Getting him back will be hard and will be a challenge but I think with your support it will happen,"

"How long?" asked Veronica.

"About a year maybe a year and a half," said Dr. Cummings.

"A year," choked out Brian.

"I know it seems long but it isn't," said Dr. Cummings.

Paige buried her face in her hands.

"We'll pay whatever," said Piper.

"We don't charge here," said Dr. Cummings. "You can visit him anytime for up to two hours, and if he gets better you can take him out. They are free to roam around anywhere. They have different kinds of therapy and activities. Also full personal attention. Also full protection. Let's go up to his room,"

They went upstairs to Cole's room and opened the door. It was very lovely and large. There was a large window and a bed with a dresser and very dim colors.

"He'll be comfortable here," said Dr. Cummings. Paige saw Cole sitting on the bed confused. Paige walked up to him and he smiled.

"What's going on?" he asked.

"We're going to come back tomorrow," said Paige.

"Don't leave," whimpered Cole.

Dr. Cummings moved to Cole's side with a needle. She stuck it in his arm.

"His fever will come down," said Dr. Cummings.

Cole became sleepy and fell asleep on the bed. Paige made him comfortable and stepped away.

"I love you," she whispered.

Sadly she had to leave him again.

Author's Note: Nice long chapter. Wasn't that brutal? Please REVIEW!!!!