Phoebe finished stretching, then helped Nancy to stretch out her arms, and off they went. They started out pretty slow, enjoying the morning's gentle breeze that was in the air as the sun continued to rise high into the sky. Phoebe noticed that Nancy was starting to pick up speed, and raced to catch up, it turned into a full blown race till they hit the park that was six blocks away from their house.

"Not bad kid."

"Told you. I almost had you."

"Yea right, I beat you by a mile."

"Give me a break, want to go again."

"No that's alright, wouldn't want to tire you out. Why don't we head that way, it's a longer way home, but we need a good cool down after that. No full speed this time, alright."

"Sure."

Heading down the block they were keeping pace with each other, using small talk at times, but often keeping silent while they watched kids playing on the swings, and just having fun. As they rounded the corner, Nancy was about a step and a half in front of Phoebe who was still watching the kids playingand was only pulled out of her daze by Nancy's scream.

"LOOK OUT!"

But it was to late, a small child came racing around the corner at full speed running right into Phoebe's leg causing her to fly back a few feet landing hard on the cement.Nancy didn't even think, she rolled over to Phoebe who wasn't even attempting to get up.

"Pheebs, you alright? Are you hurt?"

"No I'm fine, check on that kid. Make sure he's alright."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes go!"

Nancy rolled over to the young child who had been lucky enough to fall onto a small patch of grass. Noticing that the boy had a hole in his jeans, she was relived to see that he was wearing a very good helmet on his head, and pads on his elbows. Helping him up, she was grateful that he didn't appear to be injured, only crying slightly most likely out of fear.

"Are you alright?"

She asked the small child who was trying to wipe away his tearbefore they would run down his cheek.

"Yes, I think so. Is your Mom ok? I didn't mean to hit her…"

"Who? Oh you mean my cousin, she's fine, don't worry about her. Let me help you with your bike."

"I might as well just leave it, my Mommy won't ever let me ride it again after she finds out what I did."

"I'm sure your mommy will be happy that your not hurt."

"But I hurt someone, she'll be mad."

"What's your name?"

"Bobby."

"Well Bobby, my name is Nancy, and that's my cousin Phoebe. Why don't you let us walk you home and tell her what happened?"

"NO! I mean no thank you. Mommy might get angry that I was talking with strangers."

"Alright then, why don't you walk your bike home and tell your mom you had a little fall, but your alright. I'm sure she'll be happy that you were smart enough to wear your helmet and pads."

"I hope so, I just learned how to ride my bike, and it's lots of fun."

"I know. You better get going."

"Thank you."

Bobby picked up his bike turned it around and started to head down the block. As he passed by Phoebe he paused for a moment to think of something to say.

"I'm really sorry Miss."

"Don't worry, I'll be alright. Now you make sure you go straight home."

"I promise, bye."

Phoebe waved goodbye to Bobby and put her best smile on her face as she waited till Bobby had rounded the next corner before attempting to get up. By then Nancy had rolled up beside her to help in any way she could. As Phoebe moved her leg to get it underneath her she sucked in a breath and stopped as pain shot from her ankle all the way up to her knee.

"OH MY GOD!"

"What's wrong? Are you alright?"

"I don't think so. My leg hurts like hell."

"Do you think it's broken? Should I go get help?"

"No it's not broken, I can move it. Just give me a minute, let me try again."

Trying one more time she attempted to stand up, but once again the pain stopped her from achieving her goal. She was about to tell Nancy to go get help, but realized that would mean she would have to sit on the side of the road and wait forNancyto getback.Deciding that was no something she was willing to do, she took hold of Nancy's chair handle and using her good leg pushed with all her might and stood up. Once she gained her balance she attempted to put weight on her bad leg, but quickly realized that she could not find that much balance and almost fell right on her face.

"You can't walk can you?"

"I can, but I don't think I should. How am I going to get home?"

"I could go get Piper, she would pick you up."

"Oh I know she would, followed by a fast trip to the hospital. No thank you."

"Well I have one more idea, we could use my chair."

"What are you going to do? You want to sit here and wait for Piper?"

"No, these are my wheels, and I'm the only one who can drive them. Your chauffer awaits."

Nancy patted her legs gesturing for Phoebe to have a seat. Phoebe thought about it for a moment, but couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Why don't you sit on my lap?"

"First of all, you're leg is hurt, it couldn't support my weight."

"You can't carry me all the way home."

"Why not? Second of all, I can't feel much below the waist anyway. Even if I could your not that heavy."

"I don't know Nancy!"

"You have two choices. Number one, you sit here on the side of the road while I go and get Piper, and she'll take you to the hospital. Number two, you close your mouth, sit your butt down here, and let me drive. What's it going to be? I don't have all day to sit here and argue with you."

Phoebe wanted to try and come up with a third option, but nothing came to mind. She felt like she was arguing with Prue, Nancy was getting far to good at this debating. Never-the-less, Phoebe turned around and placed herself upon Nancy's lap. She tried her best to keep her legs out of the way so Nancy could work the wheels.

"Now your sure you can do this? It won't be easywith the both of us."

"Don't worry, I've carried plenty of things for Carol in gym class. Besides it's not really that far."

Rather then argue anymore Phoebe stayed quiet while Nancy began to make her way toward home. Shortly after they rounded a corner Bobby and a tall man came walking in from the distance and stood in the very spot where Phoebe had been laying.

"Now your sure we have the right kid?"

"I'm sure. Trust me, I know my witches."

Bobby said as he morphed into a tall man in a long black coat and spiky hair.

"We will make her pay. She will not mess with our people ever again."

"Don't worry we will break the curse. We just need to get the others out of the way."

"Let's move onto the oldest now, what's her name?"

"Prue!"

Bobby said with an evil smile as the two of them shimmered out of sight off to get their next target. Meanwhile the ride home was going pretty smooth for Nancy and Phoebe, until they hit the first hill. Nancy paused for a moment to muster the extra strength that she would need. She knew once she started up the hill she couldn't stop in the middle or they would roll right back down and possible fall out of the chair.

Taking it as fast as possible Nancy seemed to get up the hill with no trouble, butin realityshe was starting to develop a cramp in her upper arm. Stopping at the bottom of the final hill she wiped her forehead with the sleeve of her shirt. Phoebe noticed that Nancy was struggling a little and knew it was time to speak up.

"Are you alright? Why don't you let me try to walk again?"

"Don't be crazy, look at your knee, it's huge. If you try to walk on that right now, you will fall. Just give me a minute, I can make it. My hands are just a little sweaty and therefore slippery."

Phoebe watched as Nancy removed her gloves and dried her hands as best she could. Placing them back on her hands she made her way to the top with no further trouble. Rolling up to the front door of the house, Phoebe pulled out her key, and pushed the door open. Once inside she forgot how close she was to Nancy's ear and yelled to loud causing Nancy to jump and almost drop Phoebe.

"PIPER! ARE YOU AWAKE? Wow Nancy sorry about that"

"Gee wiz Pheebs, if I wasn't awake I would be now, along with the dead. What's going on?"

"Phoebe had a little accident."

"I can see that. You alright?"

"I think so. I'm sure it's just a bruise. Some ice will make it feel fine."

"I think we should take you to the…."

"Don't even say it. I don't need a doctor."

"I don't know Phoebe, it looks pretty swollen."

"Piper, Phoebe's alright. Listen Pheebs why don't you head upstairs and take a shower."

"Good idea."

Phoebe made a move to get up but realized that the pain was just about the same as before. Nancy had expected this and already had a suggestion in mind.

"Why don't you use the chair lift, and the chair upstairs. Don't try to walk on it till you can put ice on it."

"Good plan. Thank you."

Nancy rolled Phoebe over to the lift and helped her get in. Phoebe got to the top of the stairs and loaded herself into the chair at the top. Swinging the chair around she made her way into her bedroom to get some cloths, but found herself running into the door frame.

"Everything alright up there?"

"I never realized how difficult using this thing was."

"Don't worry, you won't exactly have time to get used to it. You'll be back on your feet in no time. At least that's what you keep telling me."

Waiting till they knew Phoebe was well out of earshot Nancy answered Piper unasked question.

"Don't worry Piper. It's not broken, I know that much. Besides I know for a fact that Owen will be here in a few hours to take Phoebe out for lunch. I'm sure he'll look at it, and if she needs to go to the hospital he'll make her go."

"You little devil. You thought of that the whole time didn't you."

"Of course. While we were stretching she told me Owen was coming over, I don't think she realizes that I was actually listening to her. Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to get something to drink, I'm a little thirsty."

Piper giggled as she watched Nancy head into the kitchen. Piper sat down on the couch preparing to read the rest of the morning paper.

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