Meanwhile Piper was trying her best to follow the speed limit, as she made her way to the hospital. It was just her luck that if there was a red light on the way she hit every single one. With each red light she could feel her head pound even more as she fought to keep her cool. Finally arriving at the hospital, she turned off the car locked the door, and sprinted inside.

Arriving at the admitting desk she pounded on the bell several times hoping to get someone's attention a little quicker. A elderly lady, clearly a volunteer, arrived at the counter and pulled the bell out of Piper's reach.

"Yes how may I help you?"

"My sister was brought in by ambulance. I need to find her."

"Her name?"

"Prudence Halliwell."

The lady typed the name into the computer and waited for an answer to come up.

"She's still in with the doctor. If you could fill out some forms for me."

"Listen lady, I'm not filling out anything until I see my sister."

"PIPER!"

Spinning around Piper saw Jack waving to her from the hallway. Not even waiting for permission to go in the back she ran over to Jack.

"Where is she?"

"This way. She came to a few minutes after we arrived. She seems alright. They just brought her back from x-ray."

Running into the room that Jack indicated she grabbed Prue's hand and started to fuss over her.

"Piper stop, I'm alright. I could hear you yelling all the way back here."

"I was not yelling!"

"Right, you were just speaking in a loud manner. Now calm down, I'm in one piece, I just have a little head ache."

"She's actually very lucky."

Both girls looked up to see Lucy walking in the room with a chart and x-ray in her hands.

"Lucy what are you doing here?"

"When the hospital heard a Halliwell was coming in they paged me. I think they thought it was Nancy, and frankly after our conversation this afternoon Piper, I thought it was too."

"What conversation?"

"Later Prue. Lucy is she really alright?"

"Well her cat-scan looks good. She has a mild concussion and a sprained wrist from where the painting fell. Overall I'd say she got off very lucky."

"Good then I can go home now."

Prue said as she swung her legs over the side of the bed and regretted doing that right away.

"Slow down there Prue. I said you would be alright, but you still have to take it easy. I want to monitor you for a while. You were still unconscious for almost a half hour."

"I'm alright."

"Listen if this were anyone else I would recommend an overnight observation, however knowing your family the way I do, I know you'll be watched pretty well at home. So take it easy for the next hour or so, and if your vital signs still look good, then I'll discharge you."

"Fine, but this is a waste of time."

"By the way Piper, did the pain shot take care of Nancy's problem?"

"What is she talking about? What happened to Nancy?"

"I'll tell you later. Yes it did, thanks for the help."

"No problem. Now make sure she stays put for at least the next hour."

"I'll sit on her if I have to, she's not going anywhere."

Lucy giggled and walked out the door. Jack knew once the doctor came out of the room it was safe for him to return inside.

"Jack, I almost forgot you were still here."

"Do you really think I would leave you at a time like this?"

"No, but now that you see I'm fine, I want you to go back to work."

"Prue, work can wait, your more important."

"That's sweet, but I don't want you to just sit here and watch the clock tick by. We worked really hard to get everything done today, just go back and finish the last two items, and tell everyone there that I'm alright. You know they'll all be wondering."

"Alright, but can I come by later tonight?"

"How about tomorrow, I have a feeling I'm not going to be in much of a mood to talk tonight."

"Alright tomorrow then. Piper call if she gives you any trouble, I'll straighten her out for you."

"Somehow I don't doubt that. Thank you so much for staying with her Jack."

"My pleasure."

Jack leaned over and gave Prue a kiss that lasted a little longer then expected, it was making Piper feel uncomfortable.

"Alright you two, break it up. She's suppose to be resting, I don't think you making her heart race is resting."

"Right sorry. See you later."

Giving Piper a little hug Jack exited the room and Piper pulled a chair up beside the bed.

"Now that we're alone, what happened to Nancy?"

"I'll tell you on the way home. The sooner you start relaxing the sooner we can head home. Now close your eyes and shut you mouth. Nancy is fine, so don't worry alright."

Prue knew better then to argue with Piper right now. Piper was always the quiet and loving sibling, but when she did get stern both Prue and Phoebe knew she wasn't kidding around.

"I have to go fill out that paperwork and apologize to that lady. I'll be back in a few minutes. Will you stay put and behave?"

"Yes, I'm not a child you know."

"Sometimes you act like one."

Piper smirked out as she exited the room. Arriving back at the admitting desk she quickly apologized to the lady she yelled at and took the clipboard with all the forms she needed to fill out. Sitting down in a chair she pulled out her cell phone to call home while she started to fill in all of Prue's information.

"Halliwell residence, Owen speaking."

"No need to be so formal Owen, It's Piper."

"Piper, how's Prue?"

"She should be alright. They want to monitor her for about an hour, and as long as her vitals are still stable, we'll be heading home."

"I'm surprised they aren't keeping her overnight."

"If Lucy wasn't here I'm sure they would. She knows that Prue will be looked over just as well at home as she would staying here."

"True."

"How are the other two patients doing?"

"Phoebe hasn't woken up yet, and Nancy has stirred a little, but has yet to open her eyes. Anything special you would like me to tell them."

"Just tell them Prue's fine, and we should be home within the hour. I'll call if anything changes. I got to get going, I left Prue alone in her room and knowing her she's not behaving herself."

"Don't worry I'll take care of everything on the home front. Bye."

After hanging up the phone Owen headed upstairs to check on Phoebe. Not to much to his surprise Phoebe had woken up and was trying to get out of bed.

"Easy there killer, what do you need?"

"Nothing, I was just going to head downstairs."

"Not a good idea right now, you're going to be a little woozy."

"Right. So where is everyone?"

"Well there was a bit of a family crisis while you were sleeping. Piper had to head down to the hospital."

"Nancy! What happened?"

"No not Nancy, Prue. She had a little accident at work, but she's alright."

"Why didn't you guys wake me, let's get down there."

"Piper just called they should be on their way home soon. She was going to wake you up to watch Nancy, but I said I would do it. Believe me she is fine."

"If you say so, but if they aren't home within an hour or so, we are going down there."

"Fine. Now are you hungry?"

"No, I'm good."

"Alright, take it easy, here's the remote, I'm going to see if Nancy's woken up yet. She has been moving around quite a bit, don't want her to fall off the couch again. Yell if you need help, don't try to get up on your own."

"Ok."

Owen left the room leaving Phoebe's door open so he could hear her from downstairs. Arriving at the bottom of the stairs he picked up his coffee cup, where he had placed it by the phone and headed back into the living room. Just as he walked in Nancy's eyes popped open as if she knew someone had entered the room.

"Owen, how's Phoebe?"

"She's doing just fine. How are you?"

"I'm better, thanks. Where is everyone?"

"Well Phoebe is upstairs resting, she'll have to have some pain shots for a little while to help with the swelling and discomfort."

"If she's anything like me, she doesn't like that."

"No not really, but like you, she knows it's for her own good."

"I wish I had remembered that when Piper gave me that shot earlier. Where is she? Avoiding me?"

"Of course not. She had to go and pick up Prue."

"Why did Mom's car break down?"

"Not exactly. Your mom had a little accident at work today. Piper went down to the hospital."

"HOSPITAL? IS SHE ALRIGHT WHAT HAPPENED? WE HAVE TO GO TO HER!"

"Slow down. Piper just called, she said Prue's doing just fine, and they should be home in a few hours. They just want to make sure her vital signs are all stable, but she's awake, and talking, and knows who everyone one is."

"You wouldn't lie to me right?"

"No way. I would never lie to anyone, especially a Halliwell."

Nancy acted like she was alright with this answer, but the reality was, just like her family, she would not rest easy until Prue was home. She laid back down on the couch, pretending to relax, when they both heard Phoebe bellow from upstairs.

"Owen, can you give me a hand, I have to use the bathroom?"

"On my way. I need to help Phoebe, will you be alright?"

"Of course, I'm not in any more pain, I promise. Go help your woman before she decides to do it alone."

Owen chuckled as he left the room taking the stairs two at a time for he knew that Phoebe was far from a patient person at times. Nancy waited till he was out of sight before she closed her eyes acting like she was going back to sleep.

"While I want to believe him, I need to know for myself. Hope the pain medicine really has worn off. Please let me connect with Mom."

Nancy focused on Prue, placing an image of her in her head. She closed her eyes focusing with all her might on Prue. Within moments she could feel her mind leaving her body and heading off in Prue's direction.

Back at the hospital Piper sat patently reading a magazine and occasionally looking up at Prue's machines to see if she was in any kind of distress. She knew they would be leaving soon, and didn't want anything to disturb Prue until they were gone.

Just after checking the machines she was about to return to the article she was reading when Prue bolted up from the bed grabbing her head, and letting out a groan.

"Prue? What's wrong?"

"I don't know. I feel like someone is pushing my brain out of my head."

"Should I get help? Wait, you said… Prue is it Nancy?"

"I think so. God it hurts, this is so not the time…."

"Prue you need to tell her to leave now, your heart rate is starting to go up. They will keep you and run all kinds of…"

"I got it, shut up let me focus."

"Mom, can you hear me? Are you alright?"

"NANCY GET OUT! YOUR HURTING ME! GO NOW!"

"But…"

"I SAID NOW!"

Nancy's eyes shot open as tears rolled down her face. She didn't want to talk to anyone right now, and just hopped off the couch, into her chair and up the stairs before anyone had a chance to see her. Back at the hospital, as quickly as the pain had started, in Prue's head, it stopped. Prue laid back down just as Lucy, and a nurse came running into the room.

"What's going on? Prue are you in pain?"

"No, I just had a nightmare, that's all. Thought there was another painting falling on me. Is it time for me to go yet?"

"I'm not sure, you just had a major spike in your vitals, let me have a look here."

Lucy examined the readouts, listened to Prue's heart, checked her blood pressure, and shined a light into Prue's eyes. After making several notations in her chart she placed her pen back in her pocket and turned her attention to Piper.

"Alright, prior to this, everything seemed to be fine. While I'm still a little hesitant to let her leave, I will do so."

"Great…"

"Hold on, now. Piper I want you to understand a few things. Prue's concussion, while minor, can still cause a great deal of trouble. I would like you to wake her up every few hours tonight. You have to make sure she is sleeping, and not slipping into a coma. When you wake her up, talk to her, ask her questions. If she seems confused, or disoriented you need to get her back here right away. Understand?"

"You bet, you can count on me."

"Alright then, I'll see to your discharge papers."

Prue swung her legs off the side of the table and grabbed her cloths off the side table. She rushed to get the gown off but realized they tied the knot to tight, she was unable to get it loose.

"Piper help me!"

"Alright, calm down we're going home."

"You don't understand, I pushed Nancy out so fast, I'm afraid I may have hurt her feelings. You know how she can get sometimes. I want to get home right now."

Piper understood the need to hurry and helped Prue get dressed, grabbed a wheelchair from the hall and met Lucy at the front desk to sign the papers. After once again promising to follow Lucy's instructions Piper rushed Prue out the front door and into the car.