Radio Control

Scene: Phoebe's bedroom.

(Phoebe is sleeping soundly. The alarm clock reads 6:59 a.m. It turns to 7:00 a.m. and turns on.)

TJ: Good morning, San Francisco. This is D.J. T.J. (Phoebe gets up and starts getting ready for work.) It is 7:00 a.m. on this beautiful Monday morning and you know what that means. (She starts brushing her teeth.) Time for showers, brushing teeth, and getting ready for work and school. (Phoebe starts dressing.) Don't worry, it's going to be a cloudless day with temperatures in the high 70s to the low 80s. This morning we have a request for AM Radio by American Hi Fi. It's all on 95.5 FM radio. Your perfect radio station of the people, by the people, and for the people. DMNS, Your 95.5. (AM Radio by American Hi Fi starts playing in the background. Phoebe looks in the mirror.)

Phoebe: Yuck. (She is wearing a yellow dress with a blue sweater.) I look like a grandma. (She starts putting on different clothes. She finally chooses her blue jeans, a white top, and her black leather jacket. She turns her radio off and goes downstairs for breakfast.)

Cut to: Kitchen.

(Piper is making breakfast. She is still dressed in her nightgown and housecoat. Paige is reading the paper. She's all dressed up in her black robes. Suddenly, Piper sneezes.)

Paige: Bless you.

Piper: Thanks. I've been sneezing and coughing all morning and half the night.

Paige: Did you sleep much?

Piper: No, I kept tossing and turning. I think I caught it from Leo. He came home a couple nights ago after dropping Wyatt and Chris off at the school. He was miserable. He even had a fever. I didn't think whitelighters could get sick.

Paige: I remember. Every time he sneezed, he orbed in and out.

Piper: Well, I've tried calling him, but he keeps ignoring me. He probably thinks I'll chew him out for getting me sick. (Phoebe walks in as Piper sneezes again.)

Phoebe: Don't get any slime on my eggs.

Piper: You'll be lucky if you get any eggs.

Phoebe: You look miserable. (She goes and feels her head.) Piper, you're on fire. You should be in bed.

Piper: I'm fine.

Paige: Phoebe, aren't you going to dress in something a little cooler? Its 75 degrees.

Phoebe: I'm fine. I better get going. Take care. (She leaves. Piper sneezes again, only this time, some snot goes flying in the eggs.)

Piper: Uh, the eggs might have a little extra flavor to them.

Cut to: Prescott Street.

(People are walking out on the street. They are all listening to DMNS radio and they are all wearing blue jeans, white tops, and black leather jackets.)

Opening Credits

Scene: Bay Mirror.

(Phoebe walks into the office. As usual, everyone is running around trying to get their columns together. Most of the people are wearing clothes similar to Phoebe's. Phoebe smiles and walks up to her secretary, Mary. She is wearing, you guessed it, blue jeans, a white top, and a black leather jacket.)

Phoebe: Hey, Mary. Do you have my schedule?

Mary: Yes, I have it right here. (She hands it to Phoebe.) I switched it around since you where running late this morning. You should have more free time.

Phoebe: Thank you so much. By the way, nice outfit.

Mary: Thanks. Yours is great, too. Oh, watch out for Elise. She's extra cranky and she'll chew your head off if she find out you're late.

Phoebe: Thanks for the heads up. (Phoebe smiles. As she walks off, she bumps into Elise.)

Elise: Hello, Phoebe. It must be nice sleeping in.

Phoebe: I'm sorry. I got blocked in traffic.

Elise: I noticed that I was in the same traffic jam and I made it just fine. I'll excuse you this time. Don't let it happen again or I'll have your ass. And maybe you could dress a little different. Its like everyone planned to dress like this just to annoy me. (Phoebe gives her a glare as she walks off.)

Phoebe: She must have waked up on the wrong side of her boyfriend today.

Cut to: Phoebe's office.

(Phoebe walks into her office and closes the door. She notices that someone's in her chair.)

Phoebe: I think you have the wrong office, Cole. In fact, you have the wrong side of the city.

Cole: I thought I'd come visit you today. I haven't seen you in a while. (He gets up and kisses her. She smiles and kisses him back.)

Phoebe: I have been a little lonely myself, especially since Patience become heartless.

Cole: That's just her way of letting you know she cares about you.

Phoebe: Wow, I'd hate to see what she does to someone she doesn't care about.

Cole: She just beats the hell out of them. (They both start laughing.) So, what are your plans today?

Phoebe: The usual, sit at my desk, read letters, type letters, pretty much....

Cole: Waste your life away and have no fun?

Phoebe: Close enough.

Cole: Well, how about a change in plans? How's about a little hooky?

Phoebe: Playing hooky is for immature teenagers who want to skip school just so they can go to an amusement park without standing in line.

Cole: Ok, we won't call it playing hooky. Let's call it a romantic getaway. (He holds her in his arms.)

Phoebe: As fun as that sounds, I'll have to take a rain check.

Cole: Are you sure?

Phoebe: Yes, I'll see you later. (She kisses him and he walks off.)

Cole: You should probably change, I can make this room pretty hot. (Phoebe laughs.) Ok, I'm going. (He shimmers out. Phoebe sits down and starts typing when someone knocks on the door.)

Phoebe: Come in. (The door opens and a man walks in.) Can I help you?

TJ: Are you Ask Phoebe?

Phoebe: Most people call me that, but my friends call me Phoebe. (She looks up.) Oh my god. You're DJ TJ.

TJ: Most people call me that, but my friends call me TJ. (He shakes her hand.) It's nice to meet you.

Phoebe: Are you kidding, it's an honor. Um, how can I help you?

TJ: Well, DMNS wants to do a dance at P3 and I heard you own it.

Phoebe: You must be thinking of my sister, Piper. She's the owner. You should talk to her. Here, I'll get you her phone number.

TJ: Is that the same as yours?

Phoebe: Yes, very good. (She knocks over her pens trying to grab one. She grabs a piece of paper and knocks over her purse.) Sorry, I'm kind of clumsy.

TJ: Here, let me help. (He starts picking up stuff and his hand accidentally falls on top of hers while grabbing for a sheet of paper. They both share a charming look for a moment then withdraw quickly.) Here you go. (Phoebe quickly writes the number and hands him the paper.)

Phoebe: Here you go. Have a nice dick...day! Have a nice day.

TJ: You, too. I'll see you soon, Phoebe.

Phoebe: Yeah. (He leaves. She looks disgusted with herself.) Have a nice dick? (She continues to type.)

Cut to: Manor.

(The phone rings and Paige picks it up.)

Paige: Hello? Um, she's feeling a little under right now, can I take a message? It's urgent? Ok. Piper, some DJ wants to talk to you. (Piper comes in and takes the phone. She sounds plugged up.)

Piper: Hello?

Cut to: Parking Lot.

TJ: Hello, Mrs. Halliwell, this is DJ TJ from DMNS radio. How are you feeling?

Piper: Not so good, why?

TJ: I have a question for you. DMNS radio wants to broadcast a live dance at your club. Would you be interested?

Cut to: Manor.

Piper: Yeah, sure. When do you want to do it? (She gets a piece of paper and pen and starts writing.) Uh huh, uh huh, ok. Tonight at eight? I'll send someone there at about seven for setup. Ok, bye. (She hangs up.)

Paige: What was that?

Piper: DJ TJ wants to have a live dance at my club so it would be nice if you and Phoebe went over there at seven to help setup.

Paige: I might have to check papers tonight. Can't you get Leo? (A mouse is running by but they don't notice.)

Piper: Sure. Watch out. (She sneezes and the mouse freezes.)

Paige: Piper, did you do that? (She points at the mouse.)

Piper: No.

Paige: I think that cold is messing with your powers. Maybe you should go to bed.

Piper: Yeah, sure. (She sneezes again and the phone explodes.) Oh!

Paige: Ok, upstairs. I'm calling Leo. (Leo orbs in.) Leo, something's wrong with Piper.

Leo: What?

Piper: Watch. (She sneezes and Leo blows up.) Oh no! (Leo orbs in.) What should I do?

Leo: Wait until Phoebe gets home. I have to go. (He orbs out.)

Piper: Thanks for the help.

Paige: Maybe you should get to bed. I'll call Phoebe. Um, Piper? (She points at the mouse. Piper sneezes and it blows up.) I'll clean it up. You try not to sneeze.

Piper: Thanks. (She heads upstairs.)

Cut to: DMNS Radio Station.

(TJ walks into the airing room and puts on his headphones.)

TJ: Hello and welcome back to DMNS, your 95.5. It's time for some more of today's hits. We have Hillary Duff to start off the hour with her new hit, Fly. Stay tuned. (He hits the play button and takes off the headphones.) I thought you would come. Checking up on me, I see. (Vicious comes out of the shadows.)

Vicious: I just wanted to make sure the plan was working.

TJ: Don't worry, it worked. Look at this. (He pulls out some pictures. They're pictures of people wearing blue jeans, white tops, and black leather jackets.) All our listeners did what I told them.

Vicious: That's not good enough. We need the whole city under our control.

TJ: Don't worry, we're the number one listened-to station in the city. We have over 400,000 listeners on the average. Besides, I have a way of getting the entire city to listen.

(He puts the headphones on again.) That was Hillary Duff with Fly. Hey, don't forget to come to the party tonight at P3. It's going to be one crazy night. If you can't make it, listen to it live starting at eight Pacific Time.

Cut to: Manor living room.

(Phoebe walks in and sees Paige.)

Phoebe: Hey, Paige, what's up?

Paige: We have problems. (They hear something explode upstairs.)

Phoebe: What was that?

Paige: Piper. (They both run upstairs.)

Cut to: Attic.

(Paige and Phoebe come running in and see that the sofa is on fire.)

Phoebe: Oh my god!

Piper: I got it. I got it. (She puts it out with a fire extinguisher.)

Paige: Piper, you're suppose to be in bed resting.

Piper: I needed to walk around. I just can't sit in bed all day.

Phoebe: How did the fire start?

Piper: I blew it up.

Phoebe: Ok, why?

Paige: We don't know. Every time Piper sneezes, she blows something up or freezes something.

Piper: Leo! (Nothing happens.) If anyone knows, he does. Leo! (Patience shimmers in.) So every time I call Leo, you answer?

Patience: No, I just wanted to check up on you. What's wrong?

Piper: Every time I sneeze I...I... (She sneezes again and Patience goes flying backwards.) Sorry.

Patience: Great, we have a sick witch with lethal powers. Your cold is controlling your powers.

Phoebe: What does that mean?

Patience: Exactly how it sounds. The book should say something about it. (She goes to the book and starts flipping through pages.) Here we go. Circuitousis Psychosis is a Wicca form of sickness that gets so powerful it causes a witch to loose control of her powers. A simple cough or sneeze can cause the power to go off. This theory is also effective with whitelighters and other beings of light.

Paige: Is there anyway to cure it?

Patience: It's just like a regular cold. You have to let it run its course. Just drink plenty of fluids, get some rest, and don't do too much. I suggest taking some Nyquil.

Paige: Ok, honey, let's get you to bed.

Patience: I'm sure Leo could heal you.

Piper: Well, Leo is out of the calling area. That reminds me, can you two go to P3 at seven and set up for the dance tonight?

Patience: What dance?

Paige: DMNS radio is putting on a dance at P3. You know, your 95.5, DJ TJ?

Patience: I don't listen to music. I'm too busy fighting off demons and protecting you.

Phoebe: Well, I think I'm going to get ready.

Patience: Why, do you have a date with dad?

Phoebe: No, I was going to go see TJ.

Patience: You would rather go see a loser disc jockey than have a date with Cole?

Phoebe: Yeah, why?

Patience: You can't! Dad wants to have dinner with you tonight.

Phoebe: I already told him no. It's not like I'm going to sleep with TJ.

Patience: But, oh, do what you want. I'm sick of looking after you. (She shimmers out.)

Paige: She's a pistol.

Phoebe: Yeah, we should get ready. Are you coming, Piper?

Piper: Yeah.

Cut to: P3.

(People are setting up for the dance. TJ is setting up his CD player and CDs when Vicious walks up behind him.)

Vicious: Is everything set up?

TJ: Yes, everything is operational and ready for my command.

Vicious: Just make sure you have everything in place. (He disappears. TJ starts working again when Phoebe and Paige walk in.)

Phoebe: TJ, TJ, I'm here.

TJ: Hey, Phoebe, how's your sister?

Phoebe: She'll be coming later. This is my other sister, Paige.

Paige: Nice to meet you. (She shakes his hand.) I can't wait for the party to start. Is it going to be fun?

TJ: Oh, yes, it's to die for. It's almost eight.

Paige: People are coming in already. Oh, I have to go to my car. I forgot my purse.

Phoebe: I'll stay here. I want to hear the first song.

Paige: Ok, I'll see you later. (She leaves.)

TJ: Are you ready?

Cut to: Manor living room.

(Piper is just about to leave when Leo orbs in.)

Piper: Where the hell have you been?

Leo: The Elders wanted me to warn you about something. They said that a demon is trying to control humans into doing evil. They don't know who it is but you need to find out who's behind it and fast.

Piper: That's great, Leo, I'll figure it out after the dance tonight.

Leo: You have to do it now.

Piper: You should have thought about that when you were avoiding me. (She goes out the door. Leo sighs and orbs out.)

Cut to: P3.

(Music is playing and everyone is dancing. Suddenly the music stops and TJ's voice comes over the intercom.)

TJ: You all love DMNS radio, don't you? (A roar of applause and cheering fills the room.) You would do anything for DMNS radio, wouldn't you?

Crowd: Yes.

TJ: Then go out and find Piper and Paige Halliwell. Bind them and bring them back here. Put on the necklaces we told you to buy. Go, bring me the Charmed Ones! (The crowd cheers and runs out of the building.) Phoebe Halliwell, (Phoebe turns around and looks at him.) Stay with me and help me set up. (She smiles and follows him.)

Cut to: P3 parking lot.

(Piper drives up and sees Paige.)

Paige: Hey, Piper, I didn't think you were coming. What took you so long?

Piper: Leo stopped by and said that some demon was trying to control humans or something. How weird is that?

Paige: Actually, I don't think that's so weird. Look. (A mob of people are walking towards Piper and Paige.)

Piper: What are they chanting? (The chanting becomes louder.)

Crowd: Capture the Charmed Ones. Capture the Charmed Ones.

Paige: How do they know about the Charmed Ones?

Piper: It must be a demon.

Paige: Run! (She grabs Piper and they start running.) They're coming from the club. It must be the demon that was controlling the humans.

Piper: That means that Phoebe is under the spell. (They stop running because a mob is coming in front of them.) This way. (They turn to their right but another mob is there. They look to their left and a mob is also there.)

Paige: We're surrounded. (Piper tries to freeze them but nothing happens. She tries it again and again but they just keep coming.) What's wrong? Why won't they freeze?

Piper: They're wearing amulets. Try orbing.

Paige: Amulet! (Nothing happens.) I can't orb out.

Crowd: Capture the Charmed Ones. Capture the Charmed Ones.

Piper: There's nothing we can do. (They start to surround Paige and Piper.)

Cut to: P3.

TJ: That should do it. It looks good, doesn't it?

Phoebe: Yes, master. (They look at the gallows that they have built. They hear the mob coming back.) It looks like they've captured my sisters. (The mob comes in with Piper and Paige. Their hands are tied behind their backs. The mob leads them up to TJ and Phoebe. Piper and Paige get a glimpse at the gallows with two nooses.)

Paige: Piper, why are there two nooses in your club?

Piper: Phoebe, snap out of it.

TJ: These two women have been accused of witchcraft. What is the crowd's verdict?

Crowd: Guilty!

TJ: What shall we do with them?

Crowd: Hang them! Hang them!

TJ: Then take them to their deaths. (The crowd leads them over to the gallows and put the nooses on them loosely.) What do you think, Phoebe?

Phoebe: I think they deserve a slow painful death. May I do the honors?

TJ: If you insist. (She walks over to her sisters and looks them in the eyes.)

Piper: Phoebe, don't do this.

Paige: This isn't you, Phoebe, snap out of it.

Phoebe: You have been sentence to hang on display. May god have mercy on your soul. (She takes a black cloth bag and puts it on Paige's head. Then she tightens the noose.)

Piper: Please, Phoebe, I'm begging you.

Phoebe: You have been sentence to hang on display. May god have mercy on your soul. (She takes a black cloth bag and puts it on Pipers head. Then she tightens the noose.) The criminals are ready for there punishment.

TJ: Good, prepare to carry out the execution.

Paige: Piper, we have to stop this.

Piper: How?

TJ: On three, one, two, th... (He is cut of when Piper sneezes. At that moment, the speakers and CD player blow up. Everyone runs outside except Phoebe and TJ.) What happened? Oh my god! (He sees Piper and Paige at the gallows.)

Phoebe: Who's that? (She goes over and takes the nooses and bags of and sees Piper and Paige.) Is this some kind of joke? Why are you tied up?

Piper: You don't remember.

Phoebe: No.

Paige: Look. The speakers are on fire.

Phoebe: Get the fire extinguishers! (She and TJ run off.)

Paige: I guess the CD player was sending out control signals or something.

Piper: When it blew up, they all returned to normal and forgot the whole thing.

Paige: Can someone untie us?

Cut to: Underworld.

Source: You failed me again, Vicious. TJ must die.

Vicious: TJ won't remember anything, neither will his listeners. I knew this plan wouldn't work. I just needed something to keep them busy. I will be ready to attack now.

Source: You better be. I'm growing impatient.

Vicious: Don't worry, my lord. I have everything under control.

Cut to: Manor living room.

(Phoebe and Paige are sitting around in housecoat. Piper comes in all cheerful.)

Piper: Hey, girls, how are you feeling? (They both moan.) I brought you some chicken noodle soup.

Phoebe: I'm so miserable.

Paige: This is what you felt like? (She sneezes and orbs out and in.) You're lucky, you don't have a power that will be affected.

Phoebe: Wanna bet? (She sneezes and levitates. She drops to the ground.) I hate this.

Piper: Come on, cheer up. How about some soup?

Phoebe/Paige: Leo!

The End.

Next Episode: Demon High School

Ok, I think this is my worst episode so far. I'm sorry if you hate it, too. I needed something to write about. Please keep reading and reviewing. Thanks to all my veteran reviewers and thanks to all my new reviewers, especially Raya Halliwell and Powerof1P3PadfootGrl. See ya later.