AN: Oh! I love you guys so much, you rock! Best people ever! Seriously!

Magical Princess: Ha! Sounds like a plan to me! Just threatening to sends them running! LOL!

Faye: Alternate Universe, like doesn't really follow the plot of the show (or book, or movie, etc.)

Alyssa Halliwell: Don't worry, I wouldn't dare mess this up and have her really go back to a creep like Dan! Just hold on, it'll work out. Promise!

foureverCharmed: Huh. Don't we all hate this Dan? He just plain sucks. You know, I wouldn't really know how to kill Dan off, but he'll get his comeuppance, don't you worry, let's not forget about the cops being on his tail! I will update my other two stories, I couldn't leave you hanging! Plus, I have many, many plans for them!

What About Scout: Piper had her panic attack in the beginning of the 11th chapter. Trust me, it ain't good. Not fun at tall.

halli-halliwell: Thank you so much, I'll get the new fic up soon!

piper+leo4eva: Thanks! Don't much like the Dan factor myself, but it'll work out, swear it!

Charmed4life: Thanks! Glad you love it! Humm, about Piper's whole back and forth thing, she's very…confused. Eventually, she'll figure everything out. Glad you guys like the sound of my newest!

CrazyWomanLovesYou: Thank you, I was really kind of going for intense. I'm glad you appreciated the author's note, I thought it would be good to call attention to these problems because it happens to more people than we think, more often that we think. Panic attacks aren't fun are they? shakes head

They were back together. That much she knew. Apparently, the marital problems were over and it was like a honeymoon all over again. Days were spent apart, at work. Nights were spent at home having phenomenal sex.

His words, not hers.

The 4 year anniversary was coming up. In all honesty, she'd forgotten. Piper wondered what the 4th year gift was. First year was paper. Hell, she still had a box full of the beautiful stationary he'd given her.

Now, the whole house seemed a little more dangerous, like she wasn't on even footing. Especially in the time where no one but she was home. Lucille was gone. Leo's services were no longer needed. Yes, it was when she was alone that the nightmares came out. The curled on the walls in the form of shadows, licked at her feet, incarnate of the thing under the bed. Not to mention the movie that played in her mind.

Piper padded down to the kitchen from her bedroom. What time was it? 10:30. Why wasn't Dan home? Ah, but he was rarely home before 12 o'clock these days. It had been a month since the accident. A month since she realized that she couldn't be with Leo Wyatt. It was too much stress on her psyche. Without hesitation, Piper popped some aspirin in her mouth and went back up to bed.

"Look Leo, this is getting pathetic!"

"Shut up, Liz! You have no idea what the fuck you're talking about."

Liz pulled away from her brother in surprise. "Look, I understand that you have a crush—"

Leo jumped up from his couch angrily. "I don't have goddamn crush! Maybe you're just too young and stupid to know what the hell I'm talking about, but I LOVE her!"

Leo watched as tears welled up in Liz's big blue eyes. "I knew this would happen. I knew she would take you away from me."

All of his anger toward her instantly deteriorated. "What are you talking about?"

Tears dripped onto her cheeks. "I knew if you fell in love with someone that she would take my brother away from me. You're all I've got." She let out a loud, sort of chocked sob before he wrapped her up in his arms.

"Elizabeth." He said seriously. "Do you remember that time when you had that date with…What was that kid's name?"

She knew what incident he was talking about. "Greg Thatcher."

Leo smiled, moving his hand over her hair. "That's right. And you insisted on a French braid?" She nodded. "And we sat for hours, waiting for me to figure out how exactly to do it."

She laughed. "Oh yeah, and John was super mad because he kept having to go to the kitchen and get Doritos."

"Well, I needed sustenance." They laughed and he kissed her head. "Just because I find a woman to share my house, my bed or even my heart doesn't ever, ever mean that I'll forget about French braids and Doritos." Leo and Liz hugged before he spoke again. "She's having an anniversary party tonight. That's why I've been so edgy."

Liz pulled back to look him square in the face. "Go get her back."

Leo's eyes widened in surprise. "What?"

"Go get her back." Liz smiled. "You'll never forget about French braids and Doritos. So now, all you need is the woman who will share your house, your bed and even your heart."

Leo grinned at her as he picked up his jacket. "You're right." With a final hug, words of encouragement and a shut of the door, Leo was off.

"To my wife, Piper! These 4 years have been the best of my life, and I hope for more to come!" Dan said beaming brightly.

Piper smiled weakly and raised her glass of champagne, well aware of her husband's arm around her waist. She brought the glass to her mouth and took a drink, probably a little more than she should have. After the toast, the party broke out again to people chatting, laughing and the like. The chandelier in the rented hall shone like stars in the sky and the party was going smoothly as waiters' ambled around, offering champagne and hors d'oeuvres.

"Honey," Piper said into Dan's ear. "I'm going to go mingle." Anything to get away from him.

"Alright, don't stray too far."

With that, Piper started out into the sea of people. She paid her hellos to Dan's associates, associates wives, children and some of her friends. Just as she was walking up to one of the wives, she heard the conversation.

"Well, I heard that she was having affair." A blonde woman with coiffed hairdo said.

"Yes, I heard that too, her neighbor said she had a blonde man going in and out of the house everyday like clockwork."

"He was my nurse." Piper said icily. "Not that it's any of your business anyway." Piper slammed her drink into the hands of the blonde and turned away. She went right out the door. It was nighttime outside the lights of the hall. She didn't even mind that she'd told a lie. What was worse was that she couldn't get Leo out of her head. Damn, he just occupied every fiber in her being. Just as she stepped out into the parking lot, a car tore into the lot and the door flung open just as it was stopped. "Leo?"

And lo and behold. Leo stepped out of the car. He had on a light suede jacket and some chinos with a blue t-shirt. Damn, he looked better than the last time she'd seen him. Then again, the last time she'd seen him, he'd looked more like Adam that ever. "I couldn't let this happen like this."

"What happen like what?" Piper asked, purposely dodging the subject.

Leo didn't speak for a moment. He was just watching her. She had on a scoop-neck, brown floor length dress that was backless, and came around her neck like a halter. "You know what I mean. I won't let you get away from me—"

"What are you talking about?" Piper said angrily, finding that emotion easier. "Leo," she said tiredly, sweeping a piece of hair back in her updo. "we had an affair that was it. I'm sorry if I used you—"

"You didn't use me…Piper I love you and nothing's going to change that." Leo was shocked for a moment. Did he just say what he thought he said?

Piper stood stock-still as Leo opened the backdoor to his car and dropped into the seat. Did he just say what she thought he said? She squeezed her eyes shut and shook her head a little. "You what?"

Leo leaned against the side of his car, a now lit cigarette in one hand. "I love you." He said, rubbing his face.

"Leo…" Piper stamped her foot in frustration. "We can't…I mean, I'm married for God's sake! I want to but…" she closed her eyes as a tear rolled down her cheek. "Dan gives me everything I need…House, car…Security. Security. He gives me that—"

"What, and a regular beating while he's at it?" Leo asked sarcastically, crushing the unfinished cigarette under his heel.

Piper's hand flew to the makeup covered bruise on her bicep. "He didn't mean to." She said softly. "He told me it was an accident—"

"Accident my goddamn foot!" Leo shouted, throwing his cigarettes in sheer aggravation. "Look, you made me throw my smokes." The joke made both of them laugh. Leo closed his eyes lazily. "Come here." He said. Piper looked at him warily. "Would I hurt you? Come here." Hesitantly, Piper stood in front of him. Leo grabbed her by the hips. "If you're going to send me away…give me something to remember you by." He said softly, kissing her breasts through her dress.

"Leo! We can't do this here! My anniversary party is going on inside that build—" Her next words were unspoken because he kissed her neck. Leo worked his way behind her ear.

"Are you really going to send me away?" he asked sadly, concentrating on her chest again as he untied the dress.

"I have no other choice." Piper said softly. He didn't ask anymore questions, just pulled her down so that she was sitting in his lap and kissed her on the mouth.

So lately, been wondering,

Who will be there to take my place,

When I'm gone you'll need love,

To light the shadows on your face.

Piper ran her through his hair, loving the sight of it between her parted fingers. She rubbed his shoulders and kissed his earlobe softly. Leo moved his hands to her behind and took solace there.

If a great wave shall fall,

And fall upon us all,

And between sand and stone,

Could you make it on your own?

Leo dropped his kiss lower and kissed her stomach.

"You've got me half naked in a parking lot." Piper said suddenly. He looked up and laughed, kissing her on the mouth again.

If I could, then I would,

I'll go wherever you will go,

Way up high up high, or down low,

I'll go wherever you will go.

Leo pulled his jacket off and spread it in the backseat of his car. Piper understood his meaning and crawled in beside him and he shut the door quickly. He needed to strip her free on her clothing. But more than that, he wanted her free of worries, insecurities, self-doubt…If just for one night, one time.

And maybe, I'll find out,

A way to make it back someday,

To watch you, to guide you,

Through the darkest of your days.

Piper straddled him and kissed him, licking his lips. She helped him out of his t-shirt and rubbed her breasts against his chest. He let out a low moan. "Shit, you don't know what you do to me." He slid the dress off her hips into a puddle on the floor. She sucked softly on his earlobe.

If a great wave shall fall,

And fall upon us all

Then I hope there's someone out there

Who can bring me back to you.

Run away with my heart,

Run away with my hope,

Run away with my love.

"I think I do." She paused, taking her time with her attentions. Leo he slid her underwear down as well to join the dress, and took his time with it as well. "Leo." she said on a high-pitched sigh. He felt her shudder. What she wouldn't give to be with him like this forever. Leo placed her underneath him and got rid of his pants. Neither of them could imagine a purer, more sincere way of being together than to have their very souls join as one.

If I could, then I would,

I'll go wherever you will go,

Way up high, or down low,

I'll go wherever you will go.

If I could turn back time,

I'll go wherever you will go,

If I could make you mine,

I'll go wherever you will go.

Willingly, Piper marked her anniversary making love to another man.

AN: Okay, this is short, I know, please don't hate me! I'm off to write the other chapter right after I upload this one and it will be up shortly! Love ya'll! Please review! (This song was the "Wherever You Will Go" by The Calling, just a little FYI. )