Summary-she had him young and was not able to raise him all by herself. Now, 13 years later, he's back in her life. What's going to happen when his adoptive parents and his real father shows up all to claim him?

Disclaimer-I don't own anyone from Charmed. I do however own all the characters not from the show.

Ch.10

The next couple of months seemed to fly by and now it was the day of the trial. Phoebe was now full term and the baby was due any day. David had stayed with Phoebe and Coop during those months. Carl was afraid of Coop so he didn't try anything. The family had gotten use to him being around. Adam had tried to contact them once, by sneaking into their house, but he was arrested for that and Phoebe and Coop had planned to use that against him in court. It was now 10:00 in the morning and they were all in court. Piper and Paige were there to support Phoebe. There were three tables set up in the room. The one on the left was where Phoebe, Coop, and David sat. The table in the middle was where Karen and Carl sat, and the table on the right was where Adam sat. The first person to go up was Adam and he tried to convince the judge that he would be a good father and role model for David. He also had tried to convince the judge that because he wasn't there for David growing up, he wanted to be there for him now. David's lawyer had something to say about this though.

"Mr. Bayfield, isn't it true that when Mrs. Halliwell told you that she was pregnant, you said, and I quote, that the baby is not yours and even if it is you don't want anything to do with it?" Mrs. Harvey, David's lawyer, asked.

Adam just sat there for a second before replying, "yes, that is true. But, I was only 16 years old and I didn't know any better. I wasn't ready to be a father or have that kind of responsibility."

"Isn't it true that 3 ½ months ago, you showed up to Mrs. Halliwell's house and told her that even if she didn't let you in, that you have been in her house many times to know how to get in without using the front door. And isn't it true that just 3 nights ago with your knowledge, at 3:45 in the morning, you broke into her house and tried to kidnap David?" she asked him.

"Yes, it's true that I know how to get into her house, and but I didn't try to kidnap him. He's my son. I just wanted to see him. I tried at her apartment, but no one was there. Then, I learned from someone that she was staying at her old address so, I went into the house to see my son. I had no means of kidnapping him, I just wanted to see him," he replied, but it was then that he realized he had said too much. He just sat there, as Phoebe gave him the smile that he had given her so many times. Next, it was Carl's turn to go onto the stand.

"Mr. Collins, do you love your son?" Mrs. Harvey asked. "Yes, I do. I love both my sons and my daughter very much," Carl replied.

"Do you ever hit your children?" Mrs. Harvey asked.

"I discipline them when they need it but that is it," he replied.

"Your honor I would like to put these pictures into evidence," Mrs. Harvey requested, as she held up about 7 photos. The judge nodded. "Mr. Collins, does this look like discipline to you?" she asked, as she showed both him and the judge the photos of David. It showed pictures of his back, shoulders, and face. The pictures of his face where when Carl had gone after David in front of Phoebe, Coop, and Karen. He just sat there and didn't say anything. "Or, how about this one?" she asked, showing the photo of David's face. He had a fat lip, a black right eye and a big black and blue bruise on his cheekbone under his left eye. Once again, Carl didn't say anything. Mrs. Harvey had gotten the hint and took her seat next to David.

"I will now take this evidence into consideration. Court is adjourned until 11:15," the judge said, before everyone stood up and she walked out. Adam, Karen, and Carl just sat where they were, as Piper, Phoebe, Paige, Coop, David, and Mrs. Harvey walked out to get some fresh air.

"So, what's going to happen next?" Paige asked, once they were finally outside.

"Well, she is going to go over all the evidence and come back with a ruling. I just have to say this though, I think you have a good shot at winning this. I mean with all the evidence against both of them, I really think you are going to win, and it wouldn't be everyday that someone gets a child back that they put up for adoption," Mrs. Harvey replied.

"Really, Mrs. Harvey?" Phoebe asked, a smile on her face.

"Yes, and please call me Sara," she replied to Phoebe, as she smiled down at her. They sat there for about 10 minutes talking, before she felt it. She looked down and silently cursed.

"Coop," she said. He could hear the panic in her voice. "COOP!" she yelled this time. He came running over.

"Is it time?" he asked, kneeling beside where she was sitting. She nodded her head, as she grabbed his hand. "Ok, well, I'm glad that we had put your bag in the car," he replied. He helped her stand up, before they looked at everyone else.

"I wanted to be here to hear what the judge says," Phoebe said.

"Don't worry, I will come by after and tell you what happened," Sara replied.

"Phoebe who do you want to stay here?" Piper asked.

"I don't care. Just one of you come on," Phoebe replied, as Coop helped her walked over to the car. Piper and Paige looked at each other.

"Well, I was there for Penny's birth, so you go," Paige said.

"Are you sure?" Piper asked. "Yes, now go. We both know how Phoebe gets if you keep her waiting," Paige replied, before Piper ran down to the waiting car. Paige, Sara, and David watched as Piper got into the car and they sped off.