Finally Moved On
All the important stuff is in chpts. 1-3
Chpt. 9
Miami
Melody was worried about Cole. Even though he said he was fine, she knew he was worried about Phoebe finding him.
"Mel, are you okay?" Kandie asked.
"Sure, why?"
"Because that customer has been waiting ten minutes for his beer."
"Oh, I'm sorry. It's on the house." Melody said.
Come here." Kandie said, pulling her towards one of the tables.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm worried about Cole." Melody answered
"He does seem distracted lately."
"he's worried his ex-wife will find him."
"I'm confused. I thought he left without telling anyone where he was going." Kandie said.
"He did, but last night I received a new power. I can read minds."
"Wow."
Cole was worried, but not about Phoebe. He figured he'd burn that bridge when he came to it. He wanted to ask Melody to move in with him.
"Maybe it's too soon, but I really care about her." He whispered.
San Francisco
Phoebe knew what her next stop was. She needed to speak to Cole's boss, Mr. Frankel.
"Can I help you, Miss?" the receptionist asked.
"I need to speak to Mr. Frankel."
"Right this way."
When they entered Mr. Frankel's office, he was surprised to see them.
"Can I help you, miss…"
"Halliwell, Phoebe Halliwell. I need your help."
"That will be all Miss Hanson"
After Miss Hanson left, Phoebe got very nervous.
"Now, what seems to be the problem?"
"I'm looking for my husband and I need your help, in finding him."
"What's your husband's name?" Mr. Frankel asked.
"Cole Turner."
Mr. Frankel put his pen down and sighed.
"He doesn't work here anymore; he left a few weeks ago."
I know, I was wondering if you knew where Cole moved to."
"I'm sorry; I don't know where he went."
"Damn!" Phoebe exclaimed as she stomped out of Mr. Frankel's office.
When Phoebe arrived home, she was still very angry.
"I can't believe no one will tell me where he is! This is so frustrating!"
"What's wrong Phoebe?" Leo asked.
After Phoebe told him what happened in Mr. Frankel's office, Leo sighed.
"Phoebe, if Cole wanted you to know where he was, he would have told you. Your divorced, move on, Cole did."
"I can't!" Phoebe cried as she ran up the stairs.
Piper and Paige were in Piper's room when phoebe wandered in.
"Where are you going?" she asked piper, when she noticed the suitcase.
"I've been invited to Miami by James Troy."
"Who?"
"James Troy. He owns a club in Miami with his brother Jesse and sister Melody. He invited me to check out his club, maybe get a few ideas for P3. I told you I was going a week ago." Piper explained.
"Oh, I forgot."
"If you'd forget about Cole, you might know what's going on around here." Paige commented.
Miami
Cole was standing on the ladder, changing the light bulb, when Melody walked by. Cole was so involved, in watching her that he dropped the bulb.
"Damn!" he swore as he climbed down.
"Cole, can I talk to you?" Melody asked.
"After I clean up the glass."
"I'll clean it up, you go talk to Melody." Kandie said, taking the broom from Cole.
After they sat down at a table in the back of the club, Melody put her hand on Cole's
"I'm worried about you. I know you're upset, about Phoebe, but we can deal with her, together.
Cole smiled. Melody was worried, about him. He didn't remember Phoebe ever being worried about him.
"What?" she asked.
Cole pushed her hair out of her eyes and said. "I'm not worried about Phoebe finding me. I have something else on my mind."
Melody looked puzzled.
"Melody, I know we've only known each other for a short time, but I love you. You're sweet, caring, beautiful…"
Melody started to cry.
"Don't cry, baby." Cole said, hugging her close.
"I love you too." She said, through her tears.
Cole sat back down and pulled Melody onto his lap. He then placed his finger under her chin and lifted her face till they were looking into each other's eyes.
"I was wondering, if maybe, you might…damn!"
Melody put her hand on his cheek and said, "Tell me."
"Would you like to live together?"
"Yes." She whispered, before she kissed him.