Chapter 13

Now 8:00 at the hospital, Doctor Bronze explained to Buffy when Megan had to take her medication and told her to use her inhaler regularly. Megan jumped into Buffy's arms and Buffy carried her out into the lobby, where the others were waiting. Prue and Piper had decided to go back to the manor and try to explain everything to Grams, and as best they could to Paige. They all climbed into their separate cars, for quiet rides back to the manor. When they got there, Amy and Paige greeted them at the door.

"MEGAN!" Amy cried running at her big sisters. The Summers had been reunited once again. Oz came up behind Amy and Paige with Laci in his arms.

"Momma!" Laci cried straining out of Oz's arms to Willow.

"There's my big girl!" Willow said grabbing Laci and holding her close, leaning into Oz for a hug. Oz embraced his girls. Paige stood up on her tiptoes.

"PRWUE! PIPWER!" Prue picked Paige up and embraced her 2 little sisters. The Halliwells were far from being reunited.

"Is Grams still gone?" Prue asked aloud. Oz gulped loudly.

"What is it Oz? What's the matter?" Prue asked suspiciously. Oz handed Prue a note he had found on the door of the cabinet in the kitchen after she had left. Prue read aloud.

Dearest Prue,

I have decided that I can't take care of you and your sisters any longer. I am already convinced you can care for Paige and Piper without any of my assistance. Times have really changed for me and it seems that we would all be happier if I just moved along. I want you to listen to me carefully Prue, take care of Piper and Phoebe, make sure they get into a proper college, and help Paige grow up into the beautiful young lady I know she will become. She already has a lot of your features. Make sure Buffy and her little sisters stay out of trouble and help Willow and Laci through life as well.

Love

Grams

"This isn't happening," Prue said shocked, almost dropping Paige.

"She's gone," Piper said slowly. There was silence for a long time.

"Grams don't like us anymore Prwue?" Paige asked innocently.

"No sweetie, it isn't that. I just guess Grams had to go away for a little while," Prue replied setting Paige back on the floor, tears running down her face.

"Will she ever come back?" Piper asked.

"I don't know," Prue said, irritated at Piper's question. Piper was taken aback.

"Don't get snappy with her Prue. She has to deal with this too don't forget," Buffy said gently.

"I'm sorry Piper," Prue whispered and gave her a hug.

"It's okay Prue. We can get through this. Right?"

"Of course we can," Prue said definitely. A crash of thunder rang through the house followed by pounding rain. Paige grabbed Prue's leg with fear.

"It's okay Paigey," Piper whispered bringing Paige close. Laci started to cry.

"Oh my goodness, someone's cranky," Willow said in 'that voice' that made Laci laugh every time. Laci stopped crying but her eyes were red and puffy.

"I'm going to go put her down," Willow announced gently as she took Laci up the stairs.

Willow stood Laci up inside of the crib in Prue's bedroom.

"What is it about that face that makes me come running every time?" Willow asked Laci. Laci gave Willow a baby giggle.

"Good answer sweetie," Willow smiled and kneeled down so she was more at Laci's level.

"You know, when I heard you yell momma I felt really happy to be your mommy. Do you know why?" Willow asked Laci, who's attention span hadn't really grown yet so she was walking about. Willow knew that some how Laci was listening anyway. Willow grabbed Laci's hands.

"Before you were born, Mommy was going through a lot of depression. I didn't feel like anyone truly needed me around. When you came to me though, I felt happy again. You made Mommy fell like she was needed. Mommy loves you Laci, and will be there for you no matter what. Now can Mommy get a kiss?" Laci opened her mouth wide and placed her mouth over Willow's nose, her way of a kiss. Willow giggled.

"Okay baby. Mommy's going to go talk to Aunt Buffy so you go sleeps," Willow smiled at her daughter and left the room.

Sorry for all of you out there that enjoyed Grams' presence. :) I never really liked her all that much in the show. I needed a quick way to get rid of her in my story so sorry if it was too sudden for you! Thanks a lot to all of my awesome reviewers!!!

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