Here's the final chapter, hope you like!!! Thanks again to all of you who took the time to read this fic and leave such wonderful comments. You all are the BEST!!!!!

It made all the difference to me. I have another fic all ready to go. It's called The Green Eyed Monster I hope to get it out in the next week or so. Here's a quick summary. Takes place around the same time as It Was Never a Question. The Source needs the girls distracted so he has one of his demons infect the girls with jealousy. Needless to say it causes many problems for Piper and Leo as well as Cole and Phoebe.

A/N: TofoureverCharmed and Magical PrincessNo Piper is not pregnant, so she didn't heal Leo that way. The restoring spell worked, but Leo needed to want to come back as well, so Piper needed to get him to do just that. As for the other witch they refer to. She was a charge of Leo's years ago. The two of them thought they had vanquished Sevecci and his love Cassie. Obviously only the latter had been vanquished but not Sevecci. Hope that clears things up.

Chapter 8

Sevecci chuckled, "Yes, call your lovely sisters. I can destroy you all at once."

Leo attempted to sit up, but only managed to get half way before his strength faltered. "Sevecci, don't."

Turning hard eyes, the demon spoke with venom. "What? Are you going to offer yourself again Whitelighter?"

Piper made to protest, but Sevecci's next words halted anything she might have uttered. "I'm not interested in a bargain this time. I plan to kill you all this time and be done with the whole sordid matter." With a flick of his wrist, he sent an orange beam of energy in her direction, tossing her from the bed and slamming her against the hard wooden floor.

"Piper!" Leo screamed and drawing on every ounce of strength he had, he rose to defend her. It was all for naught as Sevecci attacked him much as he had done Piper. In Leo's weakened state it didn't take much. He was thrown against the wall, slumping unconsciously to the floor next to his wife. A small trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

The door to the room was thrown open as Paige and Phoebe rushed in, followed closely by Cole. Assessing the situation quickly, Cole let an energy ball form in his hand. Facing Sevecci, he let it fly. The demon anticipating the maneuver, sent out his defenses. The twin energies collided half way across the room, causing an explosion of light and sparks to reign down onto the ground. It had been enough of a distraction for Phoebe and Paige to take up a position next to Piper. The three kneeled hand in hand on the floor. Piper had glanced to where Leo lay injured, but knew they would have to deal with Sevecci first.

Paige threw the vanquishing potion at the demon. He let out an amused laugh. "Have you learned nothing? Your pathetic potions will not destroy me."

"No, but this should do the trick." Promised Phoebe.

Together the three sisters recited the spell that would hopefully defeat this latest advocate of evil.

Demon of death and pain.

No more souls will you gain.

The Power of Three will be your end,

The bowls of hell we do send.

Sevecci's features held so much surprise as he began to burn, that had the situation not been so dire, the sisters would have laughed. Once the flames extinguished and Sevecci was gone, Piper scrambled to where Leo lay. Just as she reached him, he started to stir.

"Piper?"

"It's all right, he's gone. For good this time."

Closing his eyes, he let relief wash over him. "Thank God."

"Let's get you back in bed. It's been a rough couple of days."

He didn't disagree with her. With the help of Cole, they got the angel back in bed. Taking a step back, all of them contemplated the past events. Each lost in their own feelings about it all.

Phoebe looked up into Cole's handsome features. "So Cole, how'd it feel to win one for the good guys?'

His forehead wrinkled as he thought about it. "Don't know. Okay I guess. As long as you're safe, that's what's important."

Phoebe grinned over her shoulder. "Isn't he sweet."

"Ewwww." Was all Piper could think to say as she held tight to Leo's hand.

Cole for his part wore a satisfied smile, realizing maybe he would get this loving a witch thing down yet.

Piper shook her head as she watched them leave the room. "Maybe they'll be able to make this relationship work." She mused.

"You have to work for the things that mean the most." Observed Leo quietly, and Piper heard the underlying meaning in his words.

Reaching down, she got nose to nose with him. "You are so right." Lifting up, he let his mouth find hers sealing their agreement.

Paige, who had been silently standing off to the side, witnessed both her sisters' happiness. It gave her hope that one day, she too would find the perfect guy. Without disturbing Piper and Leo, she quietly exited the room.

It had been a week since the vanquish of Sevecci. Leo had recovered fully and during that recovery, Piper and he had spent many hours talking. Something they didn't always have time for in the past. They discussed all the problems they had been having and talked frankly about their feelings concerning different aspects of their magical lives as well as their personal ones. In the end they had come to a happy and mutual understanding which they hoped would make their already complicated life a little more bearable.

Piper thought about those conversations as she waited in the small alcove at P3. Cole and Phoebe sat opposite, quietly talking in between kisses. It was a bit of Deju Vu all over again. After the previous week's disruptions the four had decided to try another double date. Unfortunately as before, Leo had been called away just as they were leaving for the club.

Piper glanced down at her watch and promised herself not to get upset. Remembering the important lesson she had just recently learned. She felt the hair on the back of her neck quiver as a warm breath brushed against it. "Hello beautiful, waiting for someone." The low voice asked.

Turning her head, she met the warmest green eyes she had ever seen. A girl could drown in the depths of the love mirrored in them. As he came around her seat, his gaze never leaving hers, the appreciation never waning. He bent down and brushed his soft lips against hers. Piper's stomach fluttered and her knees went to jelly. She let a sigh of protest escape as he pulled back, but relished the wonderful smile spreading across his face. A smile which was strictly for her, would always be for her.

Holding out a hand he said, "Ready to go?"

Piper placed her slim fingers in his warm palm and smiled seductively, "Absolutely."

Phoebe and Cole also had gotten to their feet. "Great! I'm starved." Stated Cole with a grin.

Phoebe smacked his arm playfully. "You're always hungry."

"Always for you baby."

Piper rolled her eyes at their banter, and looked at Leo. He was not paying attention to the other two for he had eyes only for his beautiful wife. While her eyes stared into his, no words needed to pass through their lips. With just a look, they both conveyed their feelings. Secure in the knowledge they were as one. In body, spirit and mind. Soul mates, always and forever.