"Attention all students, Chad West, captain of the boys varsity basketball team has a special announcement for the entire student body."
"I would like to take this moment to congradulate everyone on surviving another semester here at Baker High School. I also would like to clear up some rumors that have been spreading around the school. As you all may have noticed I have not participated in the last 2 games, due to a slip in my Algebra grade. However I'm pleased to announce that thanks to another member of our student body, I am now academically eligible to play and will rejoin our undefeated team back on the court as we continue our persuit to a championship winning season. This school owes a huge debit of gratitude to a student who gave up every evening for the past three weeks to tutor me and help me achieve an exceptional grade in my class. Thank you Nancy Halliwell, tonight's victory will be dedicated to you."
As soon as the P.A. clicked off the halls of the school roared with shouts and cheers. Students that Nancy didn't even know were coming up to her, patting her on the back, shaking her hand, and showing their thanks.
As she approached the front of the school Nancy noticed that Chad was waiting by the door for her, surrounded by other students who were congratulating him on his success.
"Chad, you didn't have to do that. I didn't really tell anyone that I was helping you. It wasn't anyone else's business."
"I know, but I wanted the whole school to know who to thank after we stomp the Panthers tonight. You are coming tonight right?"
"Um…no not really. Besides you did all the work, I just helped steer you in the right direction."
"But you have to. This game is dedicated to you."
"I really appreciate it, but I can't come. Good luck tonight anyway."
Nancy rolled past Chad with him hot on her heals. She headed to the school's parking lot and began looking around for Piper. She noticed Susan and Jill standing near the van and shocked to also see Prue and Phoebe had come to pick her up as well.
"Well the gangs all here. What's up?"
"Jill and Sue were just telling us about the game tonight."
"Oh?"
"Yea, we wanted to know if you could come too."
Jill said with enthusiasm. She locked eyes with Prue giving her the largest smile she possibly could.
"Look I appreciate the offer but I can't ask any of them to give up their time to bring me back to the school. They've all had very busy days, and chauffeuring me around just doesn't fit into the equation."
"But this game is dedicated to you. You heard Chad."
"Who's Chad?"
"That would be me. Hi I'm Chad West, the one Nancy's been tutoring for the last several weeks. Nice to meet you um…"
"Sorry. Mom this is Chad, Chad this is my Mom, and my cousins Piper who've you've already met, and Phoebe."
"Nice to meet you Chad. Nancy why don't you let us decide what fits into the equation. We would be happy to drive you back to the school for such an important game."
"We?"
"Yes we. Don't forget we are all Baker High alumni. We would love to see this school win a championship, it hasn't done that in a long, long time."
"Are you sure? You don't have to."
"Don't worry we won't embarrass you. We'll sit on the other side of the court."
"Thanks Mom."
"Miss Halliwell…"
"Please call me Prue."
"Thank you, Prue, I was wondering, after the game there's a dance in the gym. Would it be possible for Nancy to attend with us?"
Nancy just starred at him, she could not believe that Chad was asking this. She looked to Susan to try and tell her this was not her idea, but Sue was looking at Prue waiting for an answer.
"No really I don't want to go to the dance, thanks for the offer."
"Could you excuse us for a moment."
Before anyone could answer Sue grabbed the back of Nancy's chair pushing her off to the side with Jill right at her side. Well out of ear shot from Chad and the girls Sue spun Nancy's chair around and looked her square in the eye. Nancy thought that this was it, and she tried to beat Sue to the punch.
"Listen Sue, this wasn't my idea, I had no idea…."
"I know that, but are you out of your mind?"
"What do you mean? I did…."
"I know you didn't. How could you say no to Chad West?"
"Several reasons…"
"None of which matter. Chad doesn't just invite anyone. You have to go."
"But, you like him, I don't want to step on your toes."
"Listen, if he isn't going to personally invite me, then at least he's inviting one of my best friends. If this is because of me, don't worry, say yes."
"There are other…"
"SAY YES!"
Both Jill and Susan shouted louder then they meant to. Nancy knew it was useless to argue anymore. She turned her chair around and returned to the others who were trying not to act like they heard anything.
"Alright I can see any reason I had for saying no aren't good. So if my Mom says yes, then I guess I would like to go."
"Well I guess that would be alright."
"Chad I hope it's alright but I would like my friends to come with me."
"I would expect nothing else, after all I did say US."
"Come on Nancy we have some things to do before tonight. Get in the van."
Prue, Piper, and Phoebe jumped in the van leaving Nancy outside to once again get herself inside. After several minutes she was loaded and ready to go. Twenty minutes later after that they were sitting outside the manor. The girls once again left Nancy to fend for herself and went into the house.
The girls watched from the window as Nancy struggled a little to get out of the van but after a few minutes she was out and on her way inside. They moved away from the window trying to act like they weren't watching and as Nancy entered the house she heard Prue yell her name.
"NANCY!"
"Yes Mom?"
"I want you to get upstairs and clean your room, it's a mess. Then wash up and change your cloths so we can leave right after dinner. Understand?"
"Sure Mom, did I do something wrong?"
"No Why?"
"You're yelling a little."
"I just don't think I should have to tell you to clean your room. Your room is your responsibility, make sure you keep it clean, alright."
"Yes."
Prue once again walked away from Nancy. Prue walked around the corner and stood with Phoebe and Piper who were watching Nancy through the reflection in the hallway mirror. Although they understood they had to let her try on her own, they still wanted to be within an arms reach incase she did need help.
"I'm glad you told us Phoebe."
"I'm just glad Nancy found someone outside the family to tell. We sure as hell weren't listening."
They whispered silently as they watched Nancy sitting at the bottom of the stairs. Nancy was a little worried she had never got into the chair lift on her own, at least not successfully. She scooted herself forward and took hold of the arms of the chair lift, as she pulled herself up her sweaty hands slipped and she toppled over onto the floor.
Piper and Phoebe each grabbed Prue's arms preventing her from going in after Nancy. They knew she was alright, they could see it with their own eyes, they needed to be patient. Nancy pulled herself up and wiped a small single tear that had dropped from her eye. She sat up and looked around the corner waiting for the girls to come running in the room. She was shocked when they didn't arrive.
It took her a few minutes but she eventually got herself back into the wheelchair then after wiping her palms dry she took hold of the chair lift handles again and swung her body into the chair. She had few problems from there. Once upstairs she was about to attempt to swing her body out of the chair when she stopped.
"Phoebe?"
"YES!"
Phoebe yelled from her hiding place.
"Would you mind coming here for a moment?"
"On my way."
Phoebe waited for just a moment just so it wouldn't look like she was waiting to be called. Then she casually walked up the stairs.
"What's up?"
"I appreciate that you guys want me to do things alone, and that you didn't come running when I fell down there."
"You fell?"
"Like you didn't know. Anyway I haven't done this before, and I just realized that if I fall, I'm going down two flights of stairs."
"You want help?"
"Sort of. I would just like you to spot me, don't do it for me."
"No problem."
Phoebe positioned herself between Nancy and the steps, this way if Nancy fell she wouldn't fall down the steps. It took a minute for Nancy to get the courage to try but she eventually did and succeeded on the first try.
After cleaning her room she changed her cloths then headed downstairs for dinner. After a nice dinner of burgers and fries they headed out to the car.
"Guys could you give me hand getting into the van, I can do it myself, and that's nice to know, but I would like to get there on time."
They smiled at her, watched as Nancy loaded herself on the ramp and raised it up then they took over and locked her chair inside. Arriving at the school they loaded her in the lift and she took over from there. They then watched as she waved goodbye and headed off to find Jill and Susan.