Chapter 12

"What's the matter with Phoebe? And where's Piper and Megan?" Amy asked Oz. Oz had taken Laci, Paige, and Amy down to the living room where Piper and Megan's blankets still laid out. Oz turned on the TV to Nick where 'Three's Company' was on for Amy. It was around 3:45 in the morning.

"Well Phoebe wasn't feeling too good so Prue took her to the hospital," Oz said, trying to stay calm, for Amy's sake.

"Oh," Amy said. "What about Mega-Moo? Where's Megan Uncle Oz?"

"Well Megan wasn't feeling too good either so both her and Piper are at the hospital with Prue and Phoebe," Oz said, telling a very light version of what was true. Finally Amy turned around and watched TV.

"Uncle Oz," Paige said, tugging on Oz's pant leg.

"Yes Paige," Oz said looking down at the youngest Halliwell.

"I don't like this show," she whispered so Amy wouldn't hear her.

"What does Paige want to watch?" Oz asked.

"SeeSee Street," Paige whispered.

"Tell Amy, Paige. Uncle Oz isn't really good with all of this," Oz said as little Paige went to tell Amy she wanted to watch something other than what was on. Inside Oz was a stressful wreck. He hadn't gotten any sleep, and he was worried about his friends. Plus he was fighting what seemed to be a never-ending battle with himself. He was so confused. He loved Willow so much, but wasn't sure if Willow felt the same way about him. If Willow didn't think of him the way he thought of her, Laci already considered him Daddy. What a mess that could turn out to be. He held a squirming Laci on his lap. She wanted to get up so bad and toddle around but Oz just wanted to hold on to her.

"Da dee et go!" Laci cried "Et go peas." Oz put Laci on the floor where she looked at him with her beautiful turquoise eyes. He loved his daughter, even if life wouldn't give him the right to call her his.

"Phoebe has a mild concussion. Right now she's in a sort of a coma and we're not sure when and if she'll break out of it," Dr. Bronze hated to deliver bad news. Piper started to cry hysterically, but Prue had to stay calm for her.

"How long will it take to be sure?" Prue asked.

"We'll wait as long as you say," Dr. Bronze said, concern growing in his eyes.

"It'll be okay Piper. I'm sure Megan and Phoebe will come through," Prue said taking Piper in her arms once more.

"Megan is doing great. She'll be able to go home with you tomorrow. Do you want to see her?" the doctor asked, hoping this would cheer them up.

"Please!" Buffy practically screamed at the doctor. They followed Doctor Bronze through a narrow corridor to a door marked 207.

"Megan will be hooked up to a few IV's but other than that she's doing great," Doctor Bronze smiled silently and trailed back down the corridor. Buffy took a deep breath and opened the door. Megan laid in bed, her skin back to the normal pale color it always looked. Her breathing returned to normal and she was staring up into space. The sound of the door opening forced her back to reality. Before Megan could get the word Buffy out, her big sister had her arms wrapped tightly around her neck.

"I'm so happy your okay Mega-Moo," Buffy whispered, tears in her words.

"When can I leave with you Buffy?" Megan asked clinging on to her sister. Buffy could tell she was still scared half to death.

"The doctor said tomorrow Megan, but Phoebe had an accident," Buffy explained about Phoebe's condition.

"Oh my gosh," Megan said then spotted Piper.

"I'm so sorry Piper," Megan said, turning back to her regular concerned, Mega-Moo self. Piper went over and wrapped her best friend in a hug.

"You don't know how worried I was about you," she replied, letting Megan go.

"Yeah, you gave us quite a scare there little Megan," Willow smiled gently at Megan.

"I just hope Phoebe will be okay," Prue sighed wrapping her arms around her little sister.

It was now 5:30 in the morning. Amy and Paige had fallen back to sleep but Laci wanted Willow. She had been crying for her for the last 5 minutes. Every time Oz heard Laci cry out Momma it tore his heart apart.

"Laci come sit with daddy," Oz tried. Laci remained sitting on the floor.

"Momma," she said firmly. Oz heard his cell phone ring and he picked it up.

"Hi baby. It's Willow," came Willow's sweet voice from the other end. It made Oz's heart melt.

"I take it Megan's okay?" he asked, smiling. Willow told him Megan and Phoebe's conditions. There was silence on the phone for a few seconds, which Laci took advantage of. She started to scream Momma again.

"Laci's going through separation anxiety," Oz said playfully to Willow.

"Poor baby!" Willow said. Her voice was gentle and concerned. "I'm going to come back later on. Megan will be able to come home today on some medication."

There was another block of silence and then Willow finally said "I love you Oz."

"I love you so much Willow," Oz replied.

"Okay. See you soon then."

"Yeah soon," Oz said and pressed the end button on his phone.