"May we help you?"
The man turned around and looked up from his clipboard.
"Is this the Halliwell residence? I have a certified letter for a Miss Phoebe Halliwell."
"I'm Phoebe."
"Sign here please Miss."
After signing her name and handing the man a five dollar bill Phoebe helped walk Nancy up the stairs as Piper unlocked the front door. Walking inside they headed toward the den.
"What did you get Pheebs?"
"I think I know, but I'll be back in a few minutes to tell you."
Piper took Phoebe's place beside Nancy and they watched as Phoebe entered the kitchen. Nancy was in some pain, but was mostly tired, and was more then happy when they sat her on the couch to get some rest. Nancy's comfort didn't last long as they heard yelling coming from the kitchen.
"YAHOOOOOOOO, I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!"
Phoebe came running out of the kitchen and nearly knocked over Piper who was heading into the kitchen. Grabbing Piper by the arm she ran over to Prue and showed her letter into Prue's hand.
"I GOT IN!"
"Got into what?"
"Read it for yourself!"
Dear Miss Halliwell,
I am pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted for the nursing program at The University Hospital. Please fill out the enclosed forms and return them to our office as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you in our fall semester.
Sincerely
The Board Of Admissions
"Phoebe when did you apply?"
"When we got back from L.A. I finally know what I want to do with my life guys. I'm going to be a nurse. I especially have you to thank."
Phoebe sat down next to Nancy and planted a big sloppy kiss on Nancy's cheek.
"Me? Why me? What did I do?"
"You came into your lives. Seeing how much you have changed because of all the help that doctors and nurses gave you at the hospital made me feel something I haven't felt in a long time. Without you I would never know the joy of helping others the way that I do now."
"Phoebe, you save people from demons and warlocks all the time."
"This is different. This is something I don't have to hide, and get to do on a daily basis."
"Well I'm glad getting hurt has helped someone beside me get stronger."
"No, I didn't mean.."
"Don't worry Pheebs, I know what you meant. I'm very proud of you. I think we should celebrate. Piper you told me I could go to P3 as long as Prue was there right?"
Piper nodded her head yes and then they all turned to Prue waiting for her approval.
"So if my new guardian doesn't mind, can we please go to P3 tonight?"
"Nancy, I may be your guardian on paper, but we are all your guardian where it counts. In our hearts. Let's party!"
They each jumped for joy then headed to their rooms to find the perfect outfit before heading to the club. Nancy had never been to P3 before, and was very excited that her first time would be a celebration of family. She was thrilled when she found out that Smash Mouth would be performing tonight, and she got to hear them live. She had never even been to a live concert before.
Little by little Nancy was learning to open up her heart and life to the girls. She still had many battles ahead of her, but each figured that a famous man once said:
'ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN IS A GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND'
In their case it was
ONE SMALL STEP FOR NANCY
IS A GIANT LEAP TO BECOMING A FAMILY!