I hear voices whispering back and forth trying to have a conversation without waking me from my slumber. Wondering what they are talking about I keep my eyes closed and pretend to be sleeping.

Mom: Girls keep your voices down I think Paige is starting to wake up and I want her to sleep for awhile.

After hearing this I realize she must have noticed a change in me when I woke up so I mumble something incoherently and push myself into her body.

Phoebe: She mumbles a lot when she sleeps.

Prue: Not half as much as you.

Mom: I wouldn't talk Prue, you all mumble in your sleep. A trait that you inherited from your grandmother.

Prue: So what happened this morning?

Phoebe: Yeah, I mean it is only 10 AM so nothing too bad could have happened yet.

Mom: Your little sister is an earlier riser. By the time I woke up she had went running, got ready for the day, and had breakfast with Piper. Then I sat down with her and made her show me all her scars and tell me about them.

Prue: You mean she has more than the ones she showed you last night.

Mom: A lot more.

Phoebe: Are you sure they are from dad?

Mom: Very sure Phoebe. I know you love your father, but what he did to Paige is unforgivable. You should know that I am going to file for divorce as soon as possible and don't you blame Paige for any of this. I would not stand by and watch someone abuse either of you and just let it go.

Prue: How long has he been hitting her?

Mom: Since she was ten and up until the morning she moved out.

Phoebe: Why did she keep this a secret?

Mom: Victor told her we wouldn't believe her and that Sam had raped me. She didn't want you three to find out that her dad had hurt me.

Phoebe: He didn't did he?

Mom: Of course not. Sam was a very caring man and we were deeply in love.

Prue: I could kill him for doing this to her.

Mom: No one is going to do anything to Victor. Our top priority is Paige's well-being.

Phoebe: Are you going to press charges against him?

Mom: I don't think we can, sweetie. The statute of limitations might be up and both Victor and Paige had come up with excuses for her major injuries. I don't think Paige would want to testify, she could barely tell me what happened.

I hear my mom start crying and I hate the fact that I made her so sad. I can feel the presence of another person close by hugging my mom. I then hear Prue's voice, which startles me, telling her that everything is going to work out and that we will be stronger as a family after this.

Mom: Ssh. I think she's waking up. Why don't you two go finish getting ready for the day and when Paige wakes up we'll go out to lunch.

Prue: We can go to Piper's resturant and surprise her.

Phoebe: Is she going to be ok, mom?

Mom: Your little sister is so strong, I know she'll be just fine. It took a lot for her to tell us and we just need to be there for her now. Now go hop in the shower.

I listen as my sisters both walk away and I feel my mom again rubbing my back and talking quietly to herself.

Mom: My poor baby, you'll never know how sorry I am. I can't believe I never noticed anything all those years. I know he acted a little differently towards you, but I had no idea that it had gone any further than that.

I can't stand my mom beating herself up for this anymore, I need to wake up and do it convincingly. I mumble a couple of words incoherently again and then I try to turn my body away from my mom. I feel her tighten her hold on me as she tries to wake me up.

Mom: Paige baby, its time to wake up. Come on Paige open your eyes my baby girl.

I turn my body back into hers relishing the feeling of safety and then open my eyes slowly.

Mom: Hey sweetie, feeling better.

I nod my head, but don't make a move to get up.

Mom: Your sisters are up and we were thinking of going to surprise Piper at work for lunch, what do you think.

I slowly nod my head again and sink deeper into my mom's body. I don't know why I am not saying anything, but I just don't feel up to talking to anyone.

Mom: Baby are you sure you're ok? We don't have to go, we could stay here all day if you want.

The idea of staying like this for the rest of the day is very appealing, but I know if I do my family will become even more worried about me. I try to make a move to get up, but my mom is still holding me close to her. I look up at her and she gives me a small smile.

Mom: I need to her your voice, sweetie.

I push myself back into her body and whisper, "Let's go surprise Piper."

Mom: Ok go wash your face and then get changed and we'll go.

I look down at my clothes and notice that I am in my pajamas. I thought I was wearing jeans and my Westpoint sweatshirt.

Paige: Why am I in my pajamas?

Mom: You were so tired when we were talking that I knew you would fall asleep so I put on your pjs instead of your clothes.

Paige: Oh, sorry I was so out of it earlier.

Mom: It's ok baby, I understand and it is nothing to be sorry about. Now you better run in the bathroom before Phoebe figures out Prue just got out.

She's right, if Phoebe gets in there before me I could be waiting hours just to wash my face. I quickly get up, run in the bathroom, and shut the door just in time to hear Phoebe yelling at me.

Paige: I'll be out in five minutes Pheebs, hold your horses.

After washing up I open the door to see Phoebe waiting impatiently. As I walk out she rushes in and shuts the door without saying a word. I guess she feels awkward around me, I wonder if mom told them anything before I woke up. Well if she doesn't want to talk that is fine with me because I don't either. I find the clothes I was wearing earlier and quickly change and then sit on the couch waiting for everyone else. I can hear Prue and my mom talking about going back to the hotel to get mom's stuff. I must have been lost in thought again because all of a sudden Prue plops down next to me, startling me.

Prue: Sorry squirt, I thought you saw me.

Paige: It's ok.

Prue: You ok, you seem kind of spacey.

I nod my head and then stand up to get some water. By the time I walk back into the living room everyone is ready to go and waiting for me.

Prue: Ready squirt.

Paige: Yep.