A/N: Okay guys I'm turning the chapters out here. I really want to get as many out as I can so I will post this chapter and the next. Then there might be a long break before the next one but hope you will continue to read when the chapters continue. I know I tell you all this constantly but it doesn't make it any more important….Thank you soooooo much for leaving your comments, there is nothing better than hearing from you!

When Phoebe got home she was feeling a lot less angry. She did a two hour workout at the gym which obviously had worked out her anger as well. Coming into the conservatory she spotted Cole sitting quietly in the dark. "Cole?"

Looking up he smiled sweetly. "Hi honey, how are you feeling? Better I hope."

"Yeah. I beat the punching bag for about 30 minutes, does wonders for anger management."

Reaching out he gently took her hand. "Do you want to talk about it? I think it would help."

Phoebe was surprised by his soft tone. Cole never really had a soft tone. Oh he could talk softly, but there was always that underlying current which was just a bit threatening. "Yeah, all right." And she sat down next to him on the wicker sofa. "Cole you know I love you with all my heart. But your temper scares me sometimes. I know how hard you're trying to suppress your demon half, I do. I just get worried and incidents like the other night only reinforces it."

"I know and I'm sorry. I should not have reacted like that. I can't go out in public threatening people." He tossed her a small smile before going on. "I promise to do better. In fact I can almost guarantee I will."

Putting her hands on either side of his face, Phoebe looked deep in his eyes. "I love you and I don't want you to change completely. We just need to work on your people skills a little bit." She returned his smile and leaned forward for a kiss.

Cole was happy to oblige with a soft gentle caress of his lips. Phoebe deepened the kiss with more force and hesitated when he didn't follow suit. Moving her mouth downward she waited for him to devour her in a rough demanding assault. But his lips remained gentle and when she used her teeth to nip at his bottom lips he instantly pulled back.

"Owww." He complained touching his swollen lip with a forefinger. "Kinda rough wasn't it?"

She looked at him confused. What was he talking about? This is how they always kissed. It was always hard, unforgiving and intense. Why was he holding back? "Cole what's the matter?"

"Nothing. You just took me off guard."

She wasn't completely convinced. "Are you sure?"

Using the pad of his thumb he caressed the side of her cheek. "I'm fine. Do you know how beautiful you are?"

Pushing her concerns to the back of her mind she smiled at the compliment and hugged him tight. "I love you."

God Leo was sick to death of his latest charge. All the man did was whine. And talk about helpless. Leo had lost count on how many times he'd been called. Finally he told the man to figure it out himself and leave him the hell alone. The man just stared shocked at Leo's behavior. Usually his Whitlelighter was very supportive and always spoke to him kindly.

It was late when Leo orbed into the bedroom. The sound of the water running was the first thing he heard which had his mouth turning up into a smile. Obviously his wife was taking a shower. Worked for him he thought. A good round of sex with Piper would take the edge off his bad day. Quickly he discarded his clothes, leaving them in a careless pile on the floor. On silent feet, he entered the bathroom.

Piper let out a short shout of surprise when she felt warm hands encircle her waist. Followed by urgent lips nibbling the side of her neck. Once she realized it was Leo she relaxed and let herself enjoy his ministrations. Leo couldn't get enough of her or quickly enough. His hand franticly roamed over her soft body and his lips found hers in a dominating kiss. The intensity of his lovemaking gave Piper pause. Leo was always gentle and took his time. Not that he wasn't passionate because he was, but she never felt like he was going to eat her alive. Which was kind of what she was feeling now.

"Leo?" She asked hesitantly.

"What?" He mumbled as he continued to kiss every inch of her. Pushing her against the shower door, he made unrelenting love to her. It was if he couldn't wait to have her and she felt completely overwhelmed by him. A part of her enjoyed the change and her body reacted to it. However when it was all said and done, she felt just a little empty. When Leo and she made love she was always left feeling fulfilled, content and complete. This time all those feelings were lacking.

Leaning against her, his breaths still labored from their engagement, he whispered against her temple. "You're something baby."

The endearment caused her brows to dip into a frown. Baby? Leo never called her that. Honey, sweetie yes, but never baby. Pulling away from him, she left the shower to dry off.

Leo, sensing something was wrong asked, "Is something wrong?"

"Nothing." She replied back as she began to dress for bed. "It's just you seem different today."

"I just missed you that's all." When he tried to gather her in his arms again she deftly maneuvered away. "That's sweet but…" She didn't really know what she wanted to say. "Never mind, it's nothing."

Leo was fine with that, the last thing he wanted to do was get into a long conversation, besides he'd rather just make love to his wife again. He let out a low curse when he heard himself being jingled. "Damn it. Can't you guys do anything without me?"

Piper's earlier unease resurfaced at his words. He gave her no chance to respond as he came over and gave her a kiss. "I guess I better see what they want." And then he was gone.

Going over to the bed Piper plopped herself down. Something was wrong, she could feel it. Now if she could just put her finger on it.

Phoebe was very much in the same boat as her sister. Cole was acting strange. Not just the quiet tone and easy going manner, but last night when they made love it was different. Cole had been extremely gentle and took his time and it was nice. In fact Phoebe kind of enjoyed it, but it also wasn't Cole. Making love to with him was always unrestrained, not holds bar. The change although nice left her feeling less than satisfied. Her witchy senses were telling her all was not as it should be.

Jid and Jad flittered from one sister's room to the other enjoying the complete confusion mirrored on the witches' faces. Jid's little experiment was working out better than they had hoped.

Turning to Jad, he said, "Now let's take it one more step further." At her puzzled expression he gave her a wicked grin. "Come on, I'll show you."