chapter 3
Truth
As the two days until Prue's doctor appointment went by, all three of them were fine. Piper was so much calmer, thinking her sister didn't think she had it. Pheobe was worried, but she didn't want to ruin the peace, so she kept quiet and actually forgot about it for most of the weekend.
When the day came, Prue got up an hour before her 10:00 appointment. She was scared out of her wits. In some ways, Prue was a miracle worker. She would hold in anything just to keep her sisters happy. In other ways, she was so broken. She had so many things that she could tell no one. Her sisters would be glad to help, but she never wanted to scare them or cause them to feel sorry for her. She wasn't like that. Piper was still asleep, but Pheobe came down to say good luck since she had to go to school at 11 anyways.
"Good luck, big sis. I know it will be okay," Pheobe said as she hugged her oldest sister tight.
"Thanks. Do you think Piper will be okay?" Prue asked calmly.
"No idea. But, I will be here for her, and you, Prue. You can't do this," Pheobe said.
"Do what?" Prue replied, although she knew.
"Hold it in. I know you are scared out of your skin about this. You don't need to hold it in. That's what me and Piper are here for. You. So don't worry about upseting her or me. We will both be okay, even if you don't make it. Yes, we would miss you, but until we come to that, which I hope is not for years, you can't hold it all in," Pheobe insisted. Sometimes, she showed more courage then Prue. Piper was generally the sensitive one.
"Thanks, Pheobe. I just can't stand to see you guys upset. I will try to talk to you guys more," Prue said, lying again.
They hugged one last time as Piper came running down the stairs. She threw her arms around Prue.
"I'm sorry, Prue. I am going with you," Piper said.
"No, you don't have to. You hate doctors," Prue said. "And why are you sorry?"
"I made you feel I wasn't here for you. And I want to. Pheobe has class so she can't, but I will," Piper said.
"Okay, if you want, " Prue said. Actually, she was relieved. She didn't want to go alone.
"I'm sorry I can't go, Prue," Pheobe said sincerely.
"It's okay, go to class, and get all A's," Prue said. "Bye, Pheebs," Prue said as her and Piper pranced out the back door. They hopped into Prue's BMW and drove off.
"So, Prue, what are they going to do?" Piper asked.
"I think sort of like a biopsy, but I'm not sure," Prue said. "Why?"
"Just wondering," Piper said, cringing at the thought of a biopsy.
"You can stand outside the room. It's already alot that you are coming with. Doctors are scary, and you hate them," Prue said.
"No, I'll be okay," Piper said, to Prue's suprise. Prue shrugged. Piper had been really helpful so far today, and Prue wondered if Pheobe had said something to her.
When they pulled up to the office, both women got out of the car and walked calmly into the building. Piper put her arm around Prue and quickly told her she loved her.
"I love you too, Piper. Thanks for coming with me today. It means alot to me, and I feel better now that I have you," Prue said.
"You're welcome. I was being so selfish the other day. I wanted to make it up to you and be there for you today," Piper said. "This is gonna be tough, no matter what the results."
By this time, they were waiting for Dr. Williamson to call them in. It seemed like an eternity, but the women tried to pass time by talking softly to each other.
Finally, Prue was called back. Piper followed her back to the room, shaking. She was so scared. Not of the doctor himself, but of what he may have to tell her. Prue was sitting on the examination table with her head down almost to her knees. She was crying, not wanting Piper to see. But Piper lifted up Prue's chin, and when she saw that she was crying, she hugged Prue and told her that it would be okay.
"To tell you the truth, Piper, I'm not so sure it will. When I told you that the doctor sounded sure I didn't have it, I lied. He sounded sure I did. I'm just so scared, Piper," Prue confessed.
"I know. It's okay. You are gonna be fine, and if you do have cancer, Pheobe and I aren't going to let you lose. We will be behind you 200, no matter what," Piper said braver then she felt.
"Thanks," Prue said. Just then, the doctor walked in. He left the room while Prue put on a gown, and then he began to explain the biopsy procedure. Some of it made Piper cringe, but she wouldn't allow herself to be scared when she saw how scared Prue was. Prue laid down on the table as the doctor started his routine. Piper held Prue's hand the whole time, despite the blood and gore she had to face.
When everything was over, Prue and Piper waited the 4 hours for the results. Finally, the doctor came out and said to them quietly, "Prue, you're all clear."
Piper and Prue hugged and immediatley went home to tell Pheobe. Pheobe was glad to hear it, and all was well at the manor.
