Law and Whitelighter
[Scene: Old Building. Nighttime.]
(A darklighter searches a building with his crossbow raised. He sees a barrel and sneaks towards it. He jumps behind it but there is no one there.)
Darklighter: Hmm. I know you're here somewhere, whitelighter. (The camera angles behind a pillar. Leo is standing behind it.) There's a nice bounty on you're head. Why don't you just give yourself up? It'd make everything so much easier. (The darklighter heads towards the pillar. Leo starts to worry. He makes himself invisible. The darklighter comes around the pillar and sees nothing there.) You can run and hide all you want, but eventually, I will find you. (He starts to turn around but he explodes. Piper is standing with her arms out. She takes out a map and a crystal with a piece of Leo's cloth out. She starts scrying and the crystal lands on the building on the map.)
Piper: Leo? (Leo sees her. He is still invisible.) Leo, are you there? I want to talk. (Leo orbs out.) Leo, wait. (He's gone. Piper sighs.) Let's go back home. (Paige walks up behind her.)
Paige: Shouldn't we keep looking? I thought he was in trouble.
Piper: He should be ok for now. Besides, if he wants our help he'll ask for it. (Piper grabs Paige's hand and they orb out. Another whitelighter orbs in. He searches the place and sees the orb trail left where Leo orbed out.)
Jordan: Leo. What are we going to do with you?
Opening Credits
[Scene: Wyatt and Chris's Bedroom.]
(Phoebe is rocking Chris to sleep. Wyatt is already asleep. Phoebe has a smile on her face as she sings a lullaby to Chris.)
Patience: You sure have been spending a lot of time with him, haven't you? (Phoebe looks up quickly and sees that it's Patience. She's wearing a tang top and sweatpants. She is all sweaty and looks as if she's been working out.)
Phoebe: You scared me. Yeah, well I am his godmother. (She puts him down in his crib. He's fast asleep.) Shh. (She signals Patience to come to the hallway. She closes the door behind them.) So what's up?
Patience: Just working out. Dad and I were training.
Phoebe: Really? (She remembers when she trained with him.) Is he being the trainer from hell?
Patience: Not to bad. I mean, the demons are tough and...
Phoebe: He's sending you after demons?
Patience: No, we built a room to attract and trap demons. It only works when we want it to, though. (Phoebe sees that her arm is bleeding badly.)
Phoebe: You're bleeding.
Patience: Oh, yeah. I came her to ask if you had some gauze. We're out.
Phoebe: Uh, yeah. Just a second. (She goes to get some gauze. Patience walks in and looks at Chris.)
Patience: Just like when we were kids. (Phoebe sees her with Chris and she walks in.)
Phoebe: Here you go.
Patience: Thanks. (Phoebe looks at Chris.)
Phoebe: Isn't he adorable? You must love your cousins.
Patience: Yeah, sure.
Phoebe: Something wrong?
Patience: No. I better get back. Dad wants to take me out for dinner. Thanks. (She shimmers out. Phoebe closes the door on her way out and Paige and Piper orb in.)
Piper: How are they?
Phoebe: Good, they're both asleep. Did you find Leo?
Piper: Yeah, but he orbed out before we could talk to him.
Paige: It's ok, honey. We'll find him.
Piper: But will we find him before our anniversary?
Phoebe: He wouldn't forget it, Piper. He comes around every year and gives you a big surprise.
Piper: I want to give him the surprise this year. I have it all planned out, too. I just hope he'll be able to make it.
Phoebe: Why wouldn't he?
Piper: He's running from darklighters again.
Paige: Don't worry. I'll orb him back here kicking and screaming if he doesn't show up.
Cut to: [Source's Lair.]
(Jordan orbs in. Some demons greet him. He looks calm. Ora walks up.)
Ora: It's ok. I'll escort him. (The demons back off.) We've been expecting you, or at least I have. (Jordan walks up to her.)
Jordan: So you saw me come here? (They walk towards the Source.)
Ora: I saw the whitelighter that killed Gideon and the Elder come here for help.
Jordan: What else did you see?
Ora: I saw the whitelighter on trial. I haven't seen whether he is punished or not but he will stand trial. (The Source appears and Ora bows.)
Source: I've heard you've been having troubles.
Jordan: One of our own has killed an Elder. We've tried sending darklighters after him but his charges keep protecting him. We would like some help.
Source: It's strange, isn't it? After centuries of fighting, we're finally working together. Don't get used to it. (He waves his hand and a darklighter appears. He bows.) This is a dark bounty hunter. He'll get your whitelighter for you. What's his name?
Jordan: Before I tell you, you must promise me one thing. You are not allowed to harm his charges, under no circumstance. Deal?
Bounty Hunter: Anything to get a whitelighter. (He shakes his hand. The Source shakes his hand, too.) What's his name?
Jordan: His name is Leo.
Source: What? But that's the Charmed Ones' whitelighter.
Jordan: And one of their husbands. You are just to capture him and bring him to us.
Source: Fine. But after that, we go our separate ways. (Jordan orbs out.) Well, you heard him, get to it. (The bounty hunter orbs out. Ora walks in again.) What else did you see?
Ora: If everything goes as planned, the Charmed Ones will be vulnerable. (The Source laughs.)
Cut to: [Park. Noon.]
(Phoebe is standing in the park. She looks a little worried. She starts walking towards the camera.
Phoebe: Ok, buddy. It's just you and me. Let's get this finished. (She bends over and picks up a spoon and baby food. She tries feeding Chris. She smiles.) Here comes the choo choo train chugging into the tunnel. Choo! Choo! (He doesn't look amused. He closes his mouth tightly.) Yeah, I didn't like it when people did that to me either. (She starts feeding him without the stupid sayings and he starts eating.) You're so cute I could just eat you up. You could be on the cover of People's best looking men. We're going to have so much fun, no work, no demons, no Cole or Patience, Just you and me... (Phoebe sees Jason walking towards her.) and Jason.
Jason: Hey. (He kisses her.)
Phoebe: Hey, handsome. How are you?
Jason: Feeling a lot better now that I've found you. (Phoebe smiles and rolls her eyes.) Who's this little devil? (He goes over to Chris and starts making faces.)
Phoebe: This is my nephew, Piper's son. (Chris starts to giggle.)
Jason: She had another one? (He continues to make faces and Chris laughs.)
Phoebe: Yeah. He likes you a lot. He isn't usually like that around strangers.
Jason: I have a couple cousins and nephews. So, where's Wyatt?
Phoebe: He's with dad today. Um, Jason, don't take this the wrong way but... why are you stalking me? (He looks at her.) Not that you are its just everywhere I go, you're right behind me.
Jason: I guess I am, aren't I? I thought we could go out tonight. What do you think?
Phoebe: Uh, yeah. Sure. I'm not busy.
Jason: Pick you up at eight?
Phoebe: Yeah, sure. That'd be great. (A man bumps into to Phoebe.) Oh, sorry about that.
Cole: It's ok, it was my fault. (Phoebe turns around slowly at the familiar voice. When she stops, she looks up and sees that it is Cole.) Long time no see.
Phoebe: Not long enough.
Jason: You know him?
Phoebe: Yeah, uh, Jason this is...
Jason: Cole Turner. (They shake hands. Phoebe looks surprised.) He used to work for me.
Cole: Yeah, I was his attorney before I became an ADA.
Jason: How do you two know each other?
Cole: We were married.
Phoebe: And happily divorced.
Jason: Well, I got to go. I'll see you at eight. (He kisses Phoebe. Cole doesn't look too happy.) Nice seeing you again, Cole. (Cole nods and Jason leaves.)
Cole: So, how's babysitting?
Phoebe: It's good. How's yours?
Cole: Patience doesn't need a babysitter.
Phoebe: And you just left her with all those demons.
Cole: No, I decided to give her a break. I asked her if she wanted to come to the park and she oddly said no. She said that I might find you and Chris.
Phoebe: You know, Cole, I don't need you around when I'm trying to have a life.
Cole: I'm not trying to make your life miserable, Phoebe. I just want to try to be apart of your life. Could you just give me another chance?
Phoebe: I think I've given you enough chances. (Cole looks disappointed.)
Cole: Ok, I guess I can be apart of Patience's life. (He leaves. Phoebe goes back to Chris.)
Phoebe: Do you think I should give him another chance? (He smiles.) Maybe I should. Let's go pick up Wyatt.
Cut to: [P3.]
(Paige is setting up for tonight. She is wiping tables. She hears a knock.)
Paige: We're closed.
Richard: Maybe you could open up early. (Paige looks up. Richard is standing on the bottom steps.) Hey, stranger. (Paige runs up to him and gives him a hug. She starts to cry.)
Paige: Richard. I thought you left for good.
Richard: I did leave. I had to do some soul searching. But I couldn't stay away. Why are you crying?
Paige: It's just... (She sobs.) you've been gone for so long. I haven't heard from you for almost a year. How did you know I was here?
Richard: I just thought you'd be working here. How have you been?
Paige: Awful. I don't have a job, I've been battling demons constantly, and I haven't found a new boyfriend. I'm glad that I haven't though. (They kiss each other.) We have so much to catch up on.
Richard: How about we catch up tonight? (She smiles.) I just want to spend time with you.
Paige: Things can't get any better. (Suddenly, Leo orbs in.) Leo? Where've you been?
Leo: You have to help me. They sent bounty hunters after me.
Paige: What are you talking about? (The dark bounty hunter orbs in and shoots an arrow at Leo. It hits him and he goes down. He sees Paige and shoots one at her.) Arrow! (It splits into two arrows and one orbs into her hand. She throws it at the bounty hunter but it misses him. As she does this, the other arrow hits her and she falls to the ground.)
Richard: Paige! (The bounty hunter prepares his crossbow. Richard throws an energy ball at the bounty hunter and he explodes. He goes over to Paige.) Paige. (She's shaking. Piper comes out of the back and sees them.)
Piper: Leo. (She runs to him and holds his head up.)
Richard: We have to get them help. Hold on. (Piper grabs his and Leo's hand. Richard grabs Paige's hand. They all shimmer out.)
Cut to: [Source's Lair.]
Jordan: You said that he wouldn't hurt Paige.
Source: I can't promise anything. You got the whitelighter, don't you?
Jordan: Yes, but the witch was hit by one of his arrows.
Source: We are done working with each other. Please leave before you regret it. (He orbs out.)
Cut to: [Manor. Conservatory.]
(Richard is bandaging Leo. Paige is on the couch with an arrow in her side. Piper is kneeling nest to Paige holding the tip of the arrow.)
Piper: Bite down. (She puts a piece of cloth in her mouth.) Ready? (Paige nods and Piper sighs. She pulls the arrow out and Paige screams through the cloth.) It's ok. It's ok. Calm down.
Richard: What are we going to do? We don't have anyone to heal them.
Piper: Since when do you have powers?
Richard: My powers are what saved them. I know you don't trust me but we can't worry about that now.
Piper: I know. Leo, is there anyone we can call?
Leo: No, they won't hear you.
Paige: Then we're screwed. (She starts shaking.)
Jordan: (o.s.) Not quite. (He orbs in.)
Piper: Who are you?
Jordan: I'm an Elder. I've been watching you.
Piper: What are you talking about?
Jordan: I've been watching Leo for a long time. (He looks at Leo than Paige.) It looks like you've been having troubles.
Richard: You can heal them, can't you?
Jordan: Maybe. It depends on Piper. Leo is wanted for murdering a whitelighter. He's an Elder and Elders can't kill. I sent a dark bounty hunter after him. He wasn't suppose to harm Paige. I'm willing to heal Paige if you give Leo up to me.
Piper: What are you going to do with him?
Jordan: We are going to put him on trial. If we find him guilty, he could face being demoted to a whitelighter, getting his wings clipped, or even being sent to hell.
Piper: There has to be another way.
Leo: There isn't.
Piper: Leo.
Leo: I'll go with you. Just heal Paige. (Jordan heals Paige and she gets up. He goes over to Leo and starts to orb out but Piper stops him.)
Piper: Wait. (He stops.) Leo, I will find a way to save you.
Leo: I love you, Piper. (He kisses her.) Tell the boys about me. (They orb out. Piper starts to cry.)
Piper: Let's go.
Paige: Where are we going?
Piper: To Cole's house. (They orb out.)
Cut to: [Cole's Penthouse.]
(Cole and Patience are sword fighting. They are really going at it. Cole swings at her head but she blocks it. She swings and just misses his chest. They both swing at each other and Cole hits her arm and Patience hits his leg. They swing again and they both get locked. Cole backs off.)
Cole: You're getting better. I think that's enough for today. (She lowers her sword. Cole takes another swing at her but she stops it between her hands.) Very good.
Patience: Thanks. Here. (She pulls out a handkerchief.) You're bleeding.
Cole: Maybe you should use it for yourself. (She smiles.) Why are you so happy?
Patience: I have so much fun with you. (He smiles. Piper and Paige orb in.) Look what the cat dragged in.
Piper: Where's Phoebe?
Cole: She's taking care of Chris. Why?
Paige: Leo's been taken up there to stand trial for murdering Gideon.
Cole: Well, Phoebe has a date tonight so she can't help you.
Paige: Well, we can't just stand here while Leo gets sent to hell.
Patience: I have an idea. Dad, you know a lot about Leo, right?
Cole: Pretty much, why?
Patience: Good. Good. Go take a shower. I'll explain everything later. You two go home and wait, ok?
Piper: How can you be so calm?
Patience: Just go. (They orb out.)
Cut to: [Manor. Hallway.]
(Phoebe walks in with Wyatt and Chris. She's humming to them.)
Phoebe: Anyone home? (Richard walks into the hallway.) Richard. Where did you come from?
Richard: Not now. Have you seen your sisters?
Phoebe: No, I've been with Chris all day. What's going on? (Richard holds up a card that has the name Halliwells on it. Phoebe grabs it and reads.) Oh. (Paige and Piper orb in.)
Piper: Where have you been?
Phoebe: I've been entertaining this little cutie. What's this? (She hands Piper the card.)
Paige: You are cordially invited to watch the trial of Elder Leo Wyatt. A whitelighter will pick you up ten minutes to four.
Piper: You are cordially invited? What kind of game are they playing? This isn't a party.
Phoebe: What's going on? Is Leo in trouble again?
Piper: More trouble than we thought. They want to put him on trial for murdering that lowlife Gideon. He mentioned it a couple weeks ago. I'm given them hell if they send them hell. (Chris starts crying. Phoebe picks him up.)
Phoebe: It's ok. Shh. What are we going to do with these two?
Richard: I can take care of them. (Paige looks at him.)
Paige: You sure you won't shimmer out?
Richard: Listen, let's talk about this later. Right now you need to save your whitelighter or you'll be vulnerable.
Paige: I guess you're right. It's almost three. We better get ready. (She points to Richard.) We'll talk later.
Cut to: [Up There.]
(Everyone is clicking. Whitelighters are orbing in and out. A whitelighter orbs in with Piper, Phoebe, and Paige.)
Whitelighter: This way. (He leads them to a set of big, silver doors. He opens the doors.) Good luck. (He leaves. They all walk in. It's set up like a regular courtroom. The only difference is that the floor is covered with clouds. They find a spot to sit in front.)
Phoebe: I wonder who the lawyers are going to be.
Paige: They have lawyers for this?
Phoebe: They got to.
Piper: Well, (She points to Jordan. He's sitting on the right side of the room.) Jordan must be the prosecutor. (Phoebe looks clueless.) He's the one that's after Leo.
Phoebe: Ok, but where's the defense.
Whitelighter: All rise for the honorable judge. (Everyone rises. The judge walks in. He looks very grey. He sits down and everyone follows.)
Zion: I'm judge Zion. This room will come to order. (He bangs his gavel on his desk three times.) Bring in the accused. (A door opens on the side. Two whitelighters bring in a chained Leo. They sit him down on a chair behind the table on the left. They stand to the side.) Elder council vs. Leo Wyatt. One count of murder. Prosecutor?
Jordan: Elder Jordan for the prosecution.
Zion: Do you have an attorney? (Leo doesn't say anything. Suddenly, Cole and Patience shimmer in. They're both dressed in suits and carrying briefcases.)
Cole: Cole Turner, lawyer for the defense.
Zion: Cole, as in the demon Belthazor? (Cole nods.)
Patience: Patience Halliwell, assistant lawyer for the defense. (Phoebe stands up fast and starts yelling at them both.)
Phoebe: What the hell are you doing here? You're not suppose to be defending Leo. Neither of you should. You need to go back home right now. (The gavel bangs on the desk.)
Zion: Out of order. (Phoebe sits down.) How do you know Leo?
Cole: I know his wife and charges, The Charmed Ones. (Zion looks at Patience.)
Patience: I'm just a friend.
Zion: Aren't you a little young to be a lawyer?
Patience: Maybe.
Zion: What is your real relation with him?
Patience: I'm Phoebe and Cole's future daughter. (Everyone starts to whisper. Zion starts to bang his gavel.)
Zion: Order. Order.
Piper: I don't think she should have said that.
Zion: Phoebe Halliwell has a child with a demon? (Patience nods.) How did you get up here? Demons aren't suppose to be able to get up here.
Patience: I'm not just your average run of the mill demon. (Jordan stands.)
Jordan: Objection, your honor. These two are demons. They should not be able to defend Leo.
Zion: It is very amazing that you were able to break the barrier, it's even more amazing that you would defend an enemy when even his friends would not. Objection overruled. Let's see how you fair. However, any foul play from you and I'll have you both punished. You understand? How does your client plead? (Cole stands up.)
Cole: Not guilty, your honor. (He sits.)
Zion: So let it be written. How does the prosecution stand? (Jordan stands.)
Jordan: The charge still stands. (He sits.)
Zion: Let it be written. (Jordan stands.)
Jordan: Your honor, the defendant has killed one of our own, it is obvious that he should receive the ultimate punishment.
Cole: Your honor, my client has been loyal to the Elders for over sixty years. Never before has he committed a crime. He was just trying to save his son from being killed.
Jordan: A son that was never suppose to be born in the first place.
Cole: Wyatt is the twice-blessed child, one of the most powerful beings of all time. Besides, if Leo hadn't killed Gideon, Gideon would have been here instead of Leo for the death of Chris Halliwell.
Jordan: That is such bull. He was just figure from the future. When he died, he disappeared. There should have been a body.
Zion: You both have very convincing arguments. We will proceed with the hearing. The prosecution will have the first witness.
Jordan: Your honor, I would like to call to the stand Barbas. (Barbas walks up to the stand. Leo starts to stand but Cole pulls him back.)
Cole: Easy.
Patience: Objection. He just said that demons were not allowed in this courtroom. He's going back on his views.
Zion: Overruled. (Barbas sits behind the podium.)
Jordan: Were you with Gideon the night he was killed?
Barbas: Yes.
Jordan: Can you tell me what happened?
Barbas: Leo barged in the school like a wild animal. He ran to Gideon's office and stabbed him. It was cold-blooded murder.
Jordan: Thank you. (Cole gets up.)
Cole: You weren't actually there, were you?
Barbas: I was in the mirror watching them.
Cole: Do you think Gideon deserved it?
Jordan: Objection. The only opinion that matters is the juries.
Zion: Sustained.
Cole: Did you see the weapon he used?
Barbas: No.
Cole: We don't even have the weapon, do we? How can you condemn my client without a weapon? (He goes back to his seat.) I'm done.
Zion: Does the prosecution have anymore questions?
Jordan: No, your honor.
Zion: You may step down. (Barbas does so and leaves the room.) Next witness. (Witness after witness, the prosecutor gets the same answer from his witnesses.)
Whitelighter: Leo's a nice guy, but I'm pretty sure he killed Gideon.
Student: That's the guy that snuffed the headmaster.
Elder: I watched from here as Leo stabbed him.
Jordan: Thank you. You may step down.
Patience: (Whispers to Cole.) This isn't looking good.
Cole: Your honor, I'd like to request a recess.
Zion: We'll take an hour break and meet back here. (He bangs his gavel and leaves. Everyone gets up. Piper tries to catch Leo but the whitelighters start taking him away.)
Piper: Leo, wait.
Whitelighter: Sorry, ma'am. We have to take him to his cell.
Piper: Well, let me visit with him. (They start to go out of the room.) Leo! (He's gone. She starts to panic.)
Paige: Piper, it's ok.
Piper: What if they convict him? I'll never see him again. (Paige tries to comfort her. Phoebe looks at Cole and Patience.)
Fade Out.
[Scene: Outside of courtroom.]
(Piper is crying hysterically. Paige is trying to calm her down. Phoebe is talking to Cole and Patience.)
Phoebe: So what's your strategy?
Patience: We want to put you three on the bench.
Cole: We do?
Patience: Yeah, why not? We really don't have any other options.
Paige: You can win this thing, right?
Cole: The way it's going in there, we need a miracle, otherwise...
Piper: (Sobbing.) Don't say it. It's not going to happen.
Patience: I won't let it happen. (She goes over to hold Piper's hand.) We're going to get through this. (Jordan walks past them. He orbs out.)
Cole: I have some errands to run.
Phoebe: How can you think about yourself now?
Cole: I'll be right back.
Patience: Dad, wait. You can't get back... (He shimmers out.) without me.
Piper: What do we do now?
Patience: (sighs.) Now, we wait.
Cut to: [Underworld.]
(Cole shimmers in and hides behind a rock. He sees the Ora standing there. Then he sees Jordan orb in.)
Cole: That's Jordan. What's he doing here?
Jordan: I have some information for the Source.
Ora: I saw you come back here. What news do you bring?
Jordan: Belthazor is defending Leo. He could screw up everything. (Her eyes go white and Cole realizes it.)
Cole: It looks like the Oracle but it's the Seer talking. They must have been reincarnated together. (Her eyes return to normal and she smiles.)
Ora: You don't have to worry about Belthazor. You should worry about his partner.
Jordan: Patience is up there, too. She could ruin everything.
Ora: She's too careful. She's like her mother that way. She won't risk the future. (She looks at the rock that Cole is hiding behind. He ducks down.) You should return. You didn't have the Source help you catch him for nothing. After Leo is convicted, we'll attack the Charmed Ones. (He and Ora leave. Cole gets ready to leave but he bumps into a huge demon. The demon growls.)
Cole: Hello. Um, I really don't have time to deal with you right now so if you could just... (He punches him and he goes flying backwards. He hits the ground.) I guess I'll take care of you first. Ok, tough guy. You've just made a big mistake. (He makes an energy ball.) Let's go. (The demon's fists start on fire.) Holy sh... (The demon punches him.)
Cut to: (Courtroom.)
(Everyone starts filing in. Piper, Phoebe, and Paige sit down. Patience is pacing behind the desk. She looks pissed.)
Patience: Damn it, where the hell is he?
Jordan: Maybe he chickened out.
Patience: Or maybe he got sick of looking at your pale, sickly face. (The whitelighters bring in Leo and sit him down. He's still chained up.)
Leo: Where's Cole?
Patience: I'm gonna have to take over for him. Don't worry, we'll get you out of this. I think I'll get Phoebe, then Paige, and then Piper. I want to save you for last. (She pulls out some papers and puts on her reading glasses. Phoebe lets out a small laugh. Patience turns around.) Something funny?
Phoebe: No, it's just you never wear your glasses around us.
Patience: Well, neither do you. This is one of the unfortunate things I've inherited from you.
Whitelighter: All rise for the judge. (Everyone stands up and Zion walks in and sits down. He bangs his gavel three times and everyone sits.)
Zion: Court is now in session. (He looks and sees an empty chair by Patience.) Where is Mr. Turner? (Patience stands up.)
Patience: He had to run some errands pertaining to this case. He should be back in a couple minutes. In the meantime, I will be taking over for him.
Zion: Alright, call your first witness.
Patience: Your honor, I'd like to call to the stand Phoebe Halliwell. (Phoebe walks up to the stand and sits down. Patience walks up to her.) Ms. Halliwell, could you tell us your relationship with Leo?
Phoebe: I am one of his charges.
Patience: All your sisters are, right?
Phoebe: Yes, we're the Charmed Ones. He watches over all of us.
Patience: Have you ever seen Leo do anything violent?
Phoebe: Never. He's a very gentle man. He would never hurt anyone unless he had no choice, and even then I don't think he could do it.
Patience: Leo is a very good man, right? He's always looking for the greater good?
Phoebe: Yes.
Patience: Let me remind the jury that Leo was made an Elder against his will because he saved the remaining Elders from being destroyed by the titans. He always and has always protected everyone he could. That is why he had to destroy Gideon. Gideon would have killed Wyatt and probably the rest of you. One more question, Phoebe. Has Leo always protected you and your sisters?
Phoebe: Yes.
Patience: Thank you. Your witness. (Jordan gets up.)
Jordan: You said Leo wouldn't hurt anyone unless he had to, right?
Phoebe: Yes.
Jordan: What would you describe as a reason to hurt someone? (Patience stands up.)
Patience: Objection. It's just an opinion. The jury should decide my client's motivations.
Zion: Overruled.
Phoebe: If he was provoked, I suppose. He was provoked when Gideon...
Jordan: Would you say that Leo wasn't always there for you?
Phoebe: I'm sure that he had to answer to the
Jordan: Yes or no, Ms. Halliwell. That's all I need.
Phoebe: Yes, but...
Jordan: Thank you. I'm done.
Zion: Do you have any more questions, Patience? (She shakes her head.) You may step down. (Phoebe is shocked but she goes back to her seat.)
Patience: I'd like to call up Paige Halliwell. (Paige walks up to the stand.) Ms. Halliwell, why did Leo go after Gideon?
Paige: Gideon changed around realities and almost got Phoebe killed. He also kidnapped Wyatt and killed Chris, future Chris. Leo knew Gideon would've killed Wyatt.
Patience: That would be a good enough reason. I mean, everyone wants to protect their children. He's always been there to heal you and your sisters.
Paige: He's never let any of us go. He would never forgive himself if he lost one of us.
Patience: He almost makes sure you're his number one priority. The Charmed Ones should be. Your witness. (Jordan gets up again.)
Jordan: He's never let you die, right?
Paige: That's right.
Jordan: Has he ever lost anyone?
Paige: Well, yeah, but it happens.
Jordan: Yeah, I bet, just like how Prue happened. You didn't know Prue, did you?
Paige: No.
Jordan: Did he fail to heal her?
Paige: Obviously.
Jordan: You had to heal him once, didn't you?
Paige: Yeah, only with his help.
Jordan: Did Leo heal a demon?
Paige: Yeah, I had to help him though.
Jordan: Thank you. You may step down. (Paige goes back to her seat.)
Patience: I'd like to call Piper Halliwell to the stand. (Piper walks up to the stand and sits down. She looks really nervous.) It's ok, Piper. Try not to be so nervous. What is your relationship with Leo?
Piper: I'm his wife. I had two children with him.
Patience: I'm sure that they're two beautiful, healthy and loving boys. Leo has always made sure that you and your boys are always safe.
Piper: Yes.
Patience: Leo loves you, Wyatt and Chris, doesn't he?
Piper: Yes he does.
Patience: You know that Leo would never abandon you, right?
Piper: Yeah.
Patience: He'd never hurt you either, right?
Piper: Yes.
Patience: Thank you. (She walks to the desk. Jordan approaches Piper.)
Jordan: You've been married to Leo for how many years?
Piper: I've been married four years and known him for almost seven.
Jordan: Correct me if I'm wrong, but tonight is your anniversary, right?
Piper: Yes.
Jordan: Do you think he was thinking about it when he was murdering Gideon?
Patience: Objection.
Zion: Sustained.
Jordan: It doesn't settle too well that for the rest of your children's life they will think of their daddy as a killer, does it? (Piper starts to cry.) That's why he did it, for you. I'm done. (He sits down.)
Zion: You may step down. (Piper doesn't move.) Ma'am, you need to move. (She doesn't hear him. Patience comes up to the stand.)
Patience: Piper, can you hear me? (She doesn't respond.) Piper? (She grabs Piper's hand and shimmers out. They shimmer back in to the spot next to Phoebe and Paige. Patience walks back to Leo.) My last witness will be Leo Wyatt. (The whitelighters walk Leo up to the stand.) Leo, would you tell us what happened in your own words?
Leo: Gideon dragged us into the parallel world and when we came out, everything was too good that when Phoebe parked in the wrong spot she got shot. I had to heal her and Gideon kidnapped Wyatt and killed Chris. I couldn't heal him because Gideon blessed the athame. He died in my hands. I went after Wyatt. The girls wanted to say the spell but I told them that I had to do it myself. I had to kill him because he would've destroyed our world.
Patience: Your witness.
Jordan: Wasn't Gideon your friend?
Leo: He was my mentor.
Jordan: So you trusted him?
Leo: Yes.
Jordan: So you let a killer near your family? The way I see it Leo made his mistake and couldn't notice he had a traitor in his house. You brought this on yourself. (He walks back. The whitelighters take him back and sit him next to Patience.)
Zion: If that is all, the jury will make their decision. (Leo hears a jingle.) What was that?
Leo: Someone's calling me from the top of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Zion: You go get them. (A whitelighter orbs out. A few seconds later, he orbs in with Cole holding him. He looks beat up and has fire singes on his suit.)
Cole: Your honor, I have some new information. It seems that you have another traitor here.
Jordan: Objection. The hearing is already over. The jury needs to make a decision. (Zion thinks about it for awhile.)
Zion: Overruled. Please share your information quickly.
Cole: Like I said we have a traitor among us. I'd like to share this recording if I may. (He plays a tape.)
Jordan: (Recording.) Patience is up there, too. She could ruin everything.
Ora: (Recording.) She's too careful. She's like her mother that way. She won't risk the future. You should return. You didn't have the Source help you catch him for nothing. After Leo is convicted, we'll attack the Charmed Ones. (Cole stops the tape.)
Cole: I'm sure you'll make the right decision. (He sits down.)
Patience: Hey, where were you?
Cole: Nice to see you, too. Did I miss anything?
Patience: Yeah, a lot.
Zion: The jury will decide on the verdict. (Jordan starts to leave.) Where do you think you're going? (He turns around.) Arrest him. (The whitelighters arrest him and take him away.) There will be a brief recess. (Time passes by. The jury returns.) Has the jury reached a verdict?
Whitelighter: Yes.
Zion: How do you find the defendant?
Whitelighter: We find the defendant, Leo Wyatt, for one count of murder, guilty as charged. (Piper gasps. Patience and Cole look disappointed.)
Zion: So be it. Bring the convicted forward. (The whitelighters bring Leo forward.) Leo Wyatt, you have been found guilty of murder to an Elder. Therefore I sentence you to lose your wings and be sent to hell. Open the doorway. (A big hole opens in the floor. There is fire and screaming.) Do you have any last statements?
Leo: I love you, Piper.
Zion: Throw him in.
Piper: NO! (They throw him in. He starts to scream and his voice fades away. Piper can't control herself. She runs to the hole and dives in after him. Phoebe and Paige try to follow her but Patience and Cole restrain them.)
Phoebe: Patience, let me go.
Paige: We have to save them.
Cole: It's too late. They're already gone. (The hole starts to disappear.)
Phoebe: No, we can make it. (The hole closes. They're gone.)
Cut to: [Hell.]
(Piper is falling and screaming from the flames. She sees Leo. He's screaming, too. She tries to grab his hand but she can't reach it.)
Piper: Leo, grab my hand. (He grabs her hand.)
Leo: You idiot. You'll never get out of here.
Piper: I don't care. I'd rather die with you than live my life without you. (Leo smiles. They kiss each other. They are still falling.) So, this is the end?
Leo: I guess. I really don't care. (They are about to hit the ground. Just before they do, blue lights appear around them. They orb out.)
Cut to: [Courtroom.]
(Phoebe and Paige are crying. Patience is yelling at Zion.)
Patience: Who the hell do you think you are? Bring them back right now.
Zion: I can't. There gone.
Patience: That's a load of bull... (Suddenly the hole opens up. Blue lights appear and Piper and Leo orb out of the hole. The hole closes.)
Phoebe: Piper? Leo? (Paige and Phoebe go over to them and hug them.)
Paige: I don't get it. Aren't you suppose to be barbequed?
Piper: Leo orbed us out.
Leo: No, my wings are clipped.
Patience: I thought you couldn't bring them back.
Zion: I can't. I think I know what happened though. Their loved saved them.
Cole: Again?
Piper: It always does.
Cole: See, Phoebe, love conquers all.
Phoebe: Not all.
Zion: In the recent events, I think you have proven that you love your family. So, I will not send you to Hell. However, you will be demoted to whitelighter. You will never become an Elder I'm pretty sure. You will also be on probation.
Leo: I think I can handle that.
Piper: I think it's time that we go see our children. (They kiss.)
Zion: Patience, will you approach the bench? (She does so.) I have never seen any demon make it up here. You must be pretty powerful. You are destined for something extraordinary. I'm not sure whether it is good or evil, but it is something extraordinary.
Patience: Um, could you keep it on the down low? (He nods.) Thanks.
Cut to: [Manor. Living room.]
(Paige picks up a note. It's from Richard. She reads it.)
Paige: (Reading.) I'm so sorry I had to let you know about me at such a bad time. I still would like to talk. I hope that everything was cleared up with Leo. I really do care about you. I'll understand if you forget about me but you will always be in my heart. Love always, Richard. (She sighs. Phoebe comes walking down. She's all dressed up.)
Phoebe: How do I look?
Paige: Great. (She looks miserable.)
Phoebe: You ok?
Paige: I'm not sure. I want to accept Richard but he keeps so many secrets from me. I'll figure it out.
Phoebe: You always do. Are you going to stay at home?
Paige: Yeah. (The doorbell rings.) You have fun. (Phoebe runs to the door and opens it.)
Phoebe: (o.s.) Hey, Jason.
Jason: (o.s.) Ready to go? (Patience walks into the living room.)
Phoebe: (o.s.) Yeah, let's get out of here. So where are we going? (The door shuts.)
Paige: You look upset.
Patience: I'm just nervous.
Paige: Everything will work out.
Patience: I hope.
Cut to: [Ballroom.]
(Leo is blindfolded. Piper is leading him in.)
Leo: Piper, I can't see a thing. Where are you taking me?
Piper: You'll see. Ok, you ready? (She takes his blindfold off. He sees the ballroom. He is amazed. He also sees the table set for them.) Surprised?
Leo: I'm speechless. When? How?
Piper: Oh, I pulled some strings. I got something special for you. Hit it, boys. (The curtains on the stage open. The Los Lonely Boys start playing Heaven. Piper grabs Leo and kisses him.) Happy anniversary, honey.
Leo: Happy anniversary. (Leo kisses her back. They go to eat dinner. After they're done they start dancing.)
The End.
Next Episode: The Dead Walk.