A/N: charmedsisters: Paige will be more of a factor in the sequel, the focus of this story is to reunite Prue with Andy, but I definitely like the idea of Paige being Amanda's white lighter someday. She does make a tiny appearance in a later part however. Zythe, Dani-Ellie03, son gomay vidal goku, Pruedence.Halliwell, Sci Fi Fan Gillian, mandabella: Yes the downfall of Natalie is quickly approaching I know some of you want her killed and some of you don't, decisions, decisions!. Princess Pinky, Mandy's connection with Paige will prove to be especially valuable, later on. piperleo4eva: do you really think, I'd ever honestly let Andy forget how he feels about Prue? Winks. Thanks to everyone for reading and reviewing!
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"Welcome Home Little Niece!" Phoebe smothered Amanda's face with kisses. "Hey, hey, leave some space for her favorite Aunt Piper" Piper took the baby from Phoebe's arms, and Amanda started to whimper. "See she likes me better" Phoebe grinned as Piper handed the baby back to Prue.
"She's beautiful Prue"
Prue grinned wickedly at Piper, "Of course what did you expect?"
"Nothing short of an angel," Andy quipped. Both Phoebe and Piper watched admiringly, as Prue titled her chin and kissed Andy. "C'mon let's leave them alone" Piper whispered, motioning Phoebe towards the stairs.The kiss didn't last as long as Prue had wanted, but Andy's earlier admission of love had brought her a new hope. Maybe he didn't need to remember everything, she thought dryly. They had Amanda, and she would keep them bonded as a family. After all, Andy was still the same man she'd fallen in love with before he died right?
"Let's get you both upstairs"
"No..Andy, I'm fine," Prue yawned causing him to raise an eyebrow of concern.
"Prue, you haven't slept since Amanda was born," tenderly he brushed a hair away from her face, noting the dark circles under her normally bright and defiant green eyes. "Don't make me use my powers on you"
"Is that a threat?" Prue grinned saucily, as Andy orbed them to the bedroom. For once in her life, it felt good not to have to be the one in charge. Maybe this could finally be the start of life she'd always wanted with Andy.
Upstairs, Andy rocked, a whimpering Amanda while Prue changed and slipped into bed. "Here, give her to me, I think she's hungry" Instantly he was mesmerized by Prue's confidence as she began to nurse. It was as if, Mother and daughter had never been apart.
"You know, there's plenty of room in here for one more," she said inviting him into her bed.
Andy felt his face grow warm as he sat on the edge of the bed, "Prue, I-"
"I think she has your eyes," Prue commented, silencing any more that he might have wanted to say.
"Really?" Andy moved closer so that he could see, "I think you're right, but she definitely has you nose".
"That's a good thing" Prue quipped at the sight of Phoebe and Darryl entering the room.
"Sorry, to interrupt, but we've got a problem," Phoebe announced.
Prue stopped nursing and placed Amanda on her shoulder, "what's that?"
"Video camera at the hospital caught Prue holding a baby who was identified as a ward to Social Services," Darryl's voice filled with regret. " For all practical purposes, this child was abandoned by her mother. Prue, I'm going to have to take you and Amanda downtown for questioning".
"This child is our daughter, Morris," Andy retorted protectively. "She wasn't abandoned. She was kidnapped by a white lighter!"
"I know partner," Darryl replied, "but you know as well as I do that explanation won't fly with the brass"
Phoebe laughed finding the situation almost comical. "Wait, are you telling me, that Social services is still wanting to place Amanda in foster care?"
"Just until they prove that Prue is a fit Mother," Darryl replied.
"Give us some time". They needed time to find the dark lighter, and to plan for Natalie's possible counter attack.
Darryl's lips pressed into a thin line, "I'll do what I can but I can't make any promises, as soon as the Brass identify Prue, I'll have to bring you in". Prue, Andy and Phoebe all stared at each other, while Darryl turned on one heel and left the room.
"What are we going to do now?"
"Make sure, that nobody can identify you, or Amanda" Phoebe said.
"But how are you going to do that?"
"I can take care of Natalie," Andy ground, clenching his jaw as Phoebe left the room in search of Piper
"Andy no," Prue returned,
"I have too, Prue. She's been watching us for months through a neutral see'r. As soon as she finds out, that Amanda is back with us, and has come into her powers, she will come after her again". Silence passed between them, "She's not going to stop until she's certain she's protected the Greater Good"
""what are you going to do?" Prue said softly placing Amanda over her opposite shoulder.
Andy shook his head, "I don't want you involved in this Prue. She's my white lighter, this is my fight"
"Andy, there is a dark lighter after our daughter plus Social Services is on our ass," Prue argued trying to get him to see reason, "Amanda needs you!" Deep down, Prue knew there would be more consequences for killing a white lighter. She and her sisters could take care of the dark lighter, but if anything were to ever happen to Andy or Amanda, she would never recover.
"Not as much as she needs you," he swallowed. It didn't really matter what he did to Natalie. Under the Elder's code for the greater good, they would never allow him to make a life with Prue and Amanda.
Solemn, Prue watched Andy orb away as she cradled, Amanda in her arms. "We can't lose your Dad," she whispered, touching the child's cheek before looking heavenward
"LEO!"
Apartment of Calista LockhartAndy quietly orbed into the apartment of a trusted witch. Calista was one of Natalie's favorite charges, a petite witch who stood no taller than five feet tall. Gifted with the power to see through inanimate objects, Calista spotted Andy instantly from her position in the alter room. "If you want to sneak up on me, then you should trying orbing in while you are invisible"
"I wasn't sneaking up on you" Andy asked for permission to enter her altar room, and then planted a kiss on her cheek.
"Long time no see"
"I've been busy," Andy replied giving her his best grin.
"With the Charmed Witch?" Calista raised an eyebrow as she added some eye of newt to a potion she was creating. "Rumor amongst the coven is that you had a child with her"
"A daughter" Andy answered, "And I need your help to keep her safe"
Calista nodded with a slight smile, she had heard other rumors about Natalie and how she had abducted the child, "just tell me what you need"
"Call Natalie for me"
Calista looked doubtful, "she hasn't been answering. Other white lighters have been covering for her."
"But you are her favorite" Andy grinned plucking a lonely daisy from a vase, Calista had sitting on the table. Calista's grin grew as he handed her the flower, "and I always thought the favorite was you"
"Not hardly, I interfere with her plans to support the greater good" Andy snorted, as Calista called for the white lighter.
"Natalie" A lapse of silence passed and Calista looked heavenward "Natalie, I need you". Andy rubbed his chin, deep in thought.
"Maybe the stakes need to be higher," Calista said picking up an athame and pushing it towards Andy. "Natalie will come if she thinks, my life is at stake". Andy stared at the blade, and flicked his gaze upward. Was she suggesting that he hurt her? "I can't do that. I just need Natalie to come out of hiding". He pushed the athame back into her hands.
Calista refused the athame, "If you want her come, then you have to mortally wound me. It's the only way".