"So he was just an innocent born with precognition?" Paige asked.
"That's what the Elders said," Leo said.
"An innocent who didn't understand his gift," added Phoebe. "We had a nice long talk. I think he understands it better now."
"Piper," said Paige, "You were pretty understanding. Considering he tried to kill you and your baby."
"I couldn't be mad at him," said Piper "He seemed to be in pain over what he was trying to do. I just couldn't believe he was being malicious. Besides he wasn't trying to hurt the baby as much as protect the innocent. That's what we do. How could I be mad at someone like that?"
"Still," said Leo, "no one would have blamed you if you had been angry."
"I still remember what it was like when we first got our powers," said Piper. "How confusing and unpredictable it was. I guess I empathized with him."
"At least we don't have to sort through all the demons and warlocks," said Phoebe, "I was not looking forward to that."
"Neither was I," said Paige.
"Stanley wanted me to tell you again how sorry he was for what he did," said Phoebe.
"He's a really sweet boy," said Piper. "Oh God."
"What is it honey?" asked Leo.
"I suddenly feel so old," said Piper. "When did I become so old that a nineteen year old seems like a boy?"
"Since you got married and pregnant," said Phoebe. "Kind of changes your perspective on things."
"It seems like only yesterday we were running around the house," said Piper. "And Grams was always saying 'girls, no running in the house.' "
"Which, of course, we never listened to," laughed Phoebe.
"Hey, guys," said Paige, a coy look on her face, "you know what girls really are?"
"What?" Leo asked.
"It's what women over forty call each other," giggled Paige.
"That is so lame," said Piper as Leo and Phoebe just groaned at the joke.
The End
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