Ok, I had to have a Halliwell Christmas because it has never been done on the regular series. Please forgive me, Raya Halliwell. I couldn't really think of a better title. It should be good. Well, I better stop babbling so I can begin the story. Enjoy.

A Halliwell Christmas

Scene: Penthouse.

(Patience is daydreaming when Cole comes in. He looks at her and walks to her side.)

Cole: Patience, what are you doing? Hello, are you awake? (He waves his hand in front of her face but nothing happens. He snaps his fingers and she looks over.)

Patience: Did you say something?

Cole: No, are you ok? You look a little tired.

Patience: No, I was just spacing out. Do you need any help with anything today?

Cole: Yeah, could you do everything on this list while I go to word? It isn't much, just pick up a few things. (She takes the list. She looks at it and smiles.)

Patience: Christmas presents? Are you even capable of getting presents for everyone?

Cole: At the moment, no. That's why I would really appreciate if you would do it for me. Here's a credit card. Can you get them gift wrapped, too? I only have time to give them away. If you want, you can buy your own present on there, ok?

Patience: Sure. I'll do it immediately.

Cole: Thanks. See you.

Patience: Hmm. What can I get for Mr. Spellerberg?

Cut to: Underworld.

(Vicious is drinking wine when Ora comes in.)

Vicious: What does the Source want now?

Ora: He wants to know what is going on in that head of yours. What are you going to do next?

Vicious: I plan to get closer to Patience. Then I'll be able to destroy the Charmed Ones. Tell him I'm sending frostbite.

Ora: You better hurry. The Source is very impatient. (She disappears. He picks up a picture of Patience he took.)

Vicious: What am I going to do with you?

Opening Credits

Scene: Manor. Piper's room.

(The alarm clock goes off. Piper wakes up and looks outside. It is as sunny as it will ever get. She gets up and gets dressed as the radio man reads the weather forecast.)

TJ: Good morning, San Francisco. You're listening to DMNS radio, your 95.5. It is the 24th of December. That's right. Christmas is just around the corner. Better get to those stores and get those gifts for your family and friends because everyone is going to be on the road on this sunny day. Today is going to be in the mid 70s. And as for Christmas Day, it's going to be partly cloudy with temps in the 60s. Hopefully, you'll be able to get your shopping all done. Have a great day and keep listening to your 95.5.

Piper: Yeah, just don't get hypnotized. (Piper laughed at this thought, remembering what happened a couple weeks ago at P3. She walked out of her room to start breakfast.)

Cut to: Kitchen.

(Piper cooks her eggs and puts them on a plate. Paige orbs in and grabs a piece of toast.)

Paige: Morning, Piper.

Piper: Morning, Paige. Where are Wyatt and Chris?

Paige: Don't worry. I put them in their room. They're sleeping. They looked so peaceful.

Piper: Well, they didn't have to fight demons. They were at magic school. So, how is everything going at the school?

Paige: Good. Everyone is at home with their parents. The place is so quiet. What are you doing today?

Piper: I was going to go shopping for tomorrow. I still have to get Phoebe a gift. It's so hard to shop for her.

Paige: You'll be lucky if you can give it to her at all. She's been working so much that she's turning into a Scrooge.

Piper: She has to work. She has a full time job and we need the money. (Phoebe comes running in.)

Phoebe: Hi. Bye.

Piper: Hold on, aren't you going to have breakfast?

Phoebe: I have to make it to work on time. Sorry.

Paige: Don't turn into a Scrooge.

Phoebe: What is that suppose to mean?

Paige: Nothing.

Phoebe: Ok, bye.

Piper: Are you going to make it to the dinner tomorrow?

Phoebe: Maybe, I got to go. (With that, she runs out of the house. Paige sighs.)

Piper: Don't worry. She'll make it.

Paige: Do you mind if I bring Richard over tomorrow night? I don't want him to spend Christmas alone.

Piper: Sure, that's us three, Leo, Cole, and Richard.

Paige: That's only six. What about Patience?

Piper: I don't think she's going to be in the Christmas spirit.

Cut to: Jewelry shop.

(Patience is looking through necklaces for presents. She looks at her list.)

Patience: Let's see. Paige's shoes and matching purse check. Piper's knife and dining sets check. Leo's...wait. Leo's a whitelighter. Why does he need a massage session? Ok, check. All that is left is Phoebe's diamond necklace.

Clerk: Can I help you?

Patience: Yes, I'm suppose to pick up a necklace for Cole Turner. He picked it out a couple days ago.

Clerk: I have it right here. Just a second. (The clerk leaves. As Patience looks over her shoulder, she sees a silver pocket watch. It has a gold V on it with roses wrapped around it. She is memorized by it. The clerk comes back with the gift wrapped necklace.) Here you go.

Patience: Can I see that pocket watch?

Cut to: Bay Mirror. Phoebe's office.

(Phoebe is typing when Cole knocks on her door.)

Cole: Hey.

Phoebe: Hey. What's up?

Cole: I came to visit you. That's all. (He walks over to her and kisses her. She smiles and stops typing.) Don't you know it's Christmas Eve?

Phoebe: Yeah, I just wanted to finish this page. Something's up. Otherwise, you wouldn't have come here. Tell me. And don't say you're giving me an early Christmas present because that's not you. What is it?

Cole: There's been some activity in the Underworld. A new power has joined with the Source.

Phoebe: I thought we destroyed Sirius.

Cole: You did. Someone took his place. He might attack soon. You all need to be alert.

Phoebe: You think he'll attack tonight? I didn't think he would during Christmas.

Cole: That's just it. He'll attack when you least expect it. He knows that is when you are most vulnerable. Just be careful.

Phoebe: I will. Bye. (He leaves and Elise comes in.) Hey, Elise. What do you need?

Elise: I'm glad you asked. The Bay Mirror has been doing excellent with publishing and I was hoping to get ahead of the competition. That means I need you to work tomorrow.

Phoebe: Elise, um, tomorrow's Christmas. I was going to have dinner with the family.

Elise: I know. That's why I'm asking, not ordering. It is totally up to you. I just wanted to get ahead of work. It would mean so much to me.

Phoebe: Fine, I can be in tomorrow at eight.

Elise: Thank you, Phoebe. Well, have fun. (She leaves and Phoebe sighs.)

Phoebe: I hate it when she gives me the guilt trip. (She continues to shop.)

Cut to: Mall.

(Patience is walking with her shopping bag. She is trying so hard not to drop it when she bumps into a man. The bag goes flying into the air and Patience falls backwards. Patience starts yelling.)

Patience: Why don't you watch where you're going, you...

Vic: Sorry about that. (Patience looks up and sees Mr. Spellerberg's smile. She also sees that he has caught her shopping bag.) I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking. Let me help you. (He helps Patience up and she starts blushing.) How have you been, Ms. Halliwell?

Patience: You can call me Patience. We aren't in school anymore.

Vic: I believe this is yours. (He hands her the bag.) I don't think I've broken anything.

Patience: Thank you, Mr. Spellerberg.

Vic: Please, call me Vic. (Patience turned even redder at this statement.)

Patience: Um, I have to go.

Vic: Wait. Let me make it up to you. Tomorrow I could take you out for dinner. What do you say?

Patience: Sure, why don't we meet at Georgia's Restaurant? Do you know where that is?

Vic: I was just going to suggest that. How about five o'clock?

Patience: I'll be waiting.

Vic: Not if I get there first. See ya. (He walks away. Patience starts to talk to herself.)

Patience: Snap out of it, Patience. You got demons to fight. The last thing you need is a boyfriend. No, Vic, I mean Mr. Spellerberg could never be my boyfriend. Besides, you have no emotions. (She runs into a shopping cart and drops everything.) Damn it! I hate him!

Cut to: Manor kitchen.

(Piper is trying to cook Christmas dinner. She is having problems when Paige comes in.)

Paige: Hey, Piper. I got the Christmas tree. Where should I put it?

Piper: In the living room.

Paige: Well yeah, but where in the living room?

Piper: I don't know. Find a spot. (At that moment, the turkey starts on fire. Piper screams and freezes it.) Damn it! That was the turkey. I already ruined the potatoes and the bread. How am I suppose to cook Christmas dinner when I keep setting things on fire?

Paige: I got the perfect Christmas present for you. May the object of objection become but a dream as I cause the scene to be unseen. (Suddenly, the turkey stops burning and the bread and potatoes are restored.)

Piper: Paige, are you out of your mind?

Paige: No, I am not. This is what Kevin did. He gave me the power to use personal gain without consequence as long as I use it for giving gifts to others. So, that's what I did. Merry Christmas.

Piper: You don't know that there won't be consequences. Something could blow up or we could be attacked.

Paige: Kevin said I was totally safe. (Suddenly, a white-furred demon appears.)

Piper: You were saying?

Frostbite: The Charmed Ones. Ha. (He throws rays of ice at them but they duck behind the table.) I will kill you.

Piper: Thanks a lot.

Paige: It's not my fault.

Piper: Personal gain.

Paige: Ok, it is my fault. Let's just kill it before it kills us. (She stands up. He throws another ice ray at her but she calls for it.) Ice! (The ice goes to her. But instead of throwing it back, she freezes in the ice.)

Piper: Paige!

Frostbite: That'll put her on ice for a while. You're next. (Piper gets up and blows him up. He pulls himself back together and disappears. Piper runs over to Paige.)

Piper: Leo! (He orbs in and sees Paige.) Hurry, heal her. (He starts healing her and the ice melts. Paige shivers.) Are you ok?

Paige: I think so. I...I... (She sneezes.) I think I have a cold.

Cut to: Living room. Night.

(Paige is huddled up to the fire with a blanket. She is shivering and sneezing. Patience is sitting on the floor daydreaming. Piper is looking through the Book of Shadows when Phoebe comes in.)

Phoebe: You guys are still up?

Piper: Yeah, where have you been?

Phoebe: Elise wanted me to work late. Why are you hugging the fire?

Paige: Because I'm trying to defrost.

Piper: While you were working, a demon attacked. We're trying to find out who it was.

Phoebe: What did it look like?

Piper: Like that. (Phoebe and Paige walk over and look at the picture.) Frostbite is a demon that uses its powers to freeze and kill its prey. It is a guard to the Source and usually only comes out to assassinate whoever the Source wishes.

Paige: Great, another hit man.

Phoebe: Cole said this would happen. He said to be careful.

Piper: Well, there's a vanquishing potion. We have all the ingredients except for the moon. The potion needs to sit in the light of the full moon for twelve hours.

Paige: Looks like we're going to have to wait till tomorrow unless... (She looks at Patience.) Earth to Patience. What is up with you?

Patience: I'm just trying to figure out how we're going to fight this demon. Maybe I can go find it tonight yet.

Piper: No, it's too dangerous. We need you tomorrow.

Patience: About that, I have to pass. I have plans.

Phoebe: I have to work tomorrow, too.

Piper: Phoebe, its Christmas!

Phoebe: I know, and I'm sorry. This is our big chance to get ahead of the competition and I won't let it go.

Paige: What happen to wiccan duties before our life?

Phoebe: I'm sorry. You just need to make a potion and you can do that without me. I'm going to work. (She runs upstairs. They both look at Patience.)

Patience: I suggest that you make the potion and then head to Russia or something. Keep a low profile. I have to go. You mind if I put these presents here?

Piper: Sure, leave them here. Abandon us. We'll be ok fighting a demon by ourselves.

Patience: You managed without me before. Good luck. (She shimmers out.)

Piper: Christmas is going to crap.

Paige: The sooner we get this done, the sooner we can go back to Christmas. Let's hurry. (They both go to the kitchen, but not before Paige sneezes.)

Piper: Bless you.

Paige: Thanks.

Cut to: Underworld.

Vicious: What does he want now?

Ora: Nothing, he was surprised that you sent frostbite. He would have never thought of sending a guard after the Charmed Ones.

Vicious: Neither would have the Charmed Ones. Frostbite is suppose to be ordered by the Source to go after them. They will never suspect me of doing anything.

Ora: Then why will you expose yourself? That's right. I have seen you show yourself to them.

Vicious: Then you have seen my reason for doing so, have you not? Don't worry, Ora. I have a reason for everything. Just make sure you do your thing.

Cut to: Georgia's Restaurant. Next day.

(Patience is walking around the restaurant looking for Vic. She's getting worried.)

Patience: Maybe he got lost or didn't know what place I was talking about. Or maybe he ditched me. No, he would never do that. Then why do I have a bad feeling?

Vic: Maybe you're getting the wrong signs. (She turns around and sees Vic standing right behind her. She smiles and blushes.) Sorry I'm late. I had to run a few errands.

Patience: That's ok. I saved a table. I wanted to come here because it isn't too crowed this time of day. (They sit down.) The cook always has a spot for me. The food isn't the best but it's a nice place to sit and relax. (He laughs and she joins in.)

Waitress: Hey, Patience. I see you have a friend tonight. What will he have?

Patience: Yep, why don't you give us the usual?

Waitress: Sure. (She walks off.)

Patience: I hope you like the appetizer sampler. It's...

Vic: Great.

Patience: You read my mind.

Cut to: Bay Mirror.

(Phoebe is working at her desk. The clock rings eight o'clock. She sighs and takes her glasses off.)

Phoebe: Everyone else is gone. I'm going home, too. I did enough. (Suddenly, she has a premonition. The sisters are fighting frostbite. They throw the potion but it doesn't work. He throws his rays of ice at them. The premonition ends.) Oh, god. (She picks everything up and leaves.)

Cut to: Manor. Attic.

(Piper is reading the Book of Shadows when Paige orbs in with the potion.)

Paige: It's done.

Piper: Good, let's summon him.

Paige: Something wrong?

Piper: I don't know. It seems too easy, like someone wanted us to fight him.

Paige: So what, let's kill him already. (Phoebe comes running upstairs.) Look who decide to join us.

Piper: Welcome back. What do we owe the honor to?

Phoebe: Listen, I had a premonition. You can't summon the frostbite. The potion won't work on him. We have to get out of here.

Frostbite: Too late. (They turn around and see frostbite. They throw the potion at him but it just breaks.) You call that a potion?

Phoebe: See, it didn't work!

Frostbite: Why don't you chill? (He throws ice at them. Paige and Phoebe dodge it. Piper tries to freeze it but she freezes herself.)

Paige: Piper!

Phoebe: We have to destroy it.

Paige: How, he's invincible. (He continues to throw ice at them but they dodge it.) Maybe if we had Patience, we would have a chance.

Phoebe: We have to keep it busy before it smashes Piper. We'll split up. Ready, go! (They run in opposite directions. Frostbite throws ice at them. He hits Paige in the leg. She stops in her tracks as frostbite moves closer.) Paige!

Frostbite: You're first. (He gets ready to kill her, but a fireball hits him and he disintegrates. Paige's leg and Piper unfreeze. They all get a good look at their savior in the black drench coat with the long white hair.)

Phoebe: Who are you?

Vicious: Your worst enemy. (He shimmers out.)

Piper: What was that all about?

Phoebe: I don't know, but he just saved our life.

Paige: Let's hope he doesn't come back for it.

Cut to: San Francisco Harbor.

(Patience is looking at the ocean as the ships come in and go out. Suddenly, Vic comes up behind her with hot chocolate. She takes it and smiles.)

Patience: Thanks.

Vic: Sorry about the wait. It took me forever to find the booth.

Patience: Um, I got something for you. (She pulls out a present and hands it to him.) It isn't much. I hope you like it. (He opens it and takes out the pocket watch. He opens the watch and it starts playing a song.) It's called memory. I thought it was pretty. If you want to take it back, that's fine. I wasn't sure you would like...

Vic: Patience, I love it. I'm just sorry I didn't get you something.

Patience: I don't need a Christmas present. Just seeing your face is good enough. Wait, that didn't come out right! I'm sorry. What I meant was... (Without warning, he kisses her. She is taken aback by this at first, but then she embraces him. Suddenly, it starts snowing.)

Cut to: Manor living room.

(Wyatt and Chris are opening presents as their parents cheer for them. Paige is talking to Richard.)

Richard: Merry Christmas, Paige. (He hands her a present and she does the same.)

Paige: Merry Christmas, Richard. (They both kiss. Cole sees Phoebe standing by the window. He walks over to her and gives her a present.)

Cole: Merry Christmas. Is there something wrong?

Phoebe: I'm just thinking about Patience. I hope she comes around.

Cole: She will. She always does.

Phoebe: Merry Christmas, Cole. (They kiss as the snow falls outside.)

The End.

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