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EternalConfusion, heather1021, kcdancer, paige fan, shanabear, Charlie, Princess in the Pea, ElvenCompanion, nicole812us, Maqie, babiexox

I just want to clear up that we WILL find out why Leo left, it's just going to take a while. So be patient. The whole point of the story is to basically find out the reasons behind his departure so, obviously it will be sorted out. Just bear with me. And I know Piper did seem a bit selfish when it came to not allowing Leo to see Wyatt but Leo left her without a goodbye or an explanation so, naturally, she feels some resentment towards him. As I said, bear with me and everything will be revealed in due course…I hope! I still haven't exactly worked out the full reasons behind him leaving. I have a few ideas but most of the seem like anticlimax to the build up the story has had of it. It'll come to be eventually!

So, a wee flashback for this chapter to show that there was a time when Leo did love Piper so much that he wouldn't even think of leaving her. It's a short chapter but it's fluffy and has a hint as to why Leo maybe left.

"There's mistakes that I have made, some chances I just threw away, some roads I never should have taken. Been some signs I didn't see, hearts that I hurt needlessly."

- Lessons Learned, Carrie Underwood

As Time Goes By – Chapter 10

During our life we do things that we may regret or we may not regret. We do things that, when we think back on them, we wish we had have chosen another road, we wish we had asked another stranger. But, we're given one life and the past can't be rewritten no matter how hard we wish it could be.

Some of our decisions may seem ridiculous to friends and family but you have your reasons for doing them so you don't need to explain yourself to anyone.

This is what Leo kept telling himself as he lay in his hotel bed.

He had tossed and turned for a number of hours until he decided to give in to the fact that he was not going to get any sleep tonight. Sleep just wouldn't come. There were too many thoughts going through his mind for it to calm down and begin the pattern of sleep.

He sighed and then looked out the window to the stars that were slowly disappearing. He kept thinking back to the night before. When he saw Piper answer the door he felt his heart skip a beat. Just seeing her after all these years had an enormous effect on him.

He smiled at a memory. There were memories of when he was with Piper that he would treasure for the rest of her life. Memories that whenever he thought about them he couldn't help but feel he had made the wrong choice in leaving her.

XXx

He wrapped his arms around her as she nestled into his comforting hold. He took in the scent of her hair and rested his head atop of hers. He closed his eyes relishing in the moment between the two of them.

'I still can't believe we're going to have a baby.' She said, breaking him out of his trance.

'Hmm.' was all he could get out. Piper had just today found out that they were going to have a baby. They hadn't planned it but when he found out he couldn't describe how happy he had been.

People say that when you learn you are going to be a father the feeling is indescribable. He had never believed it and had always rolled his eyes at men rambling on about their feelings but as soon as Piper had said 'I'm pregnant' he knew that what these men had been saying was true. All he could do was kiss her and tell her he loved her. He didn't know what else to do.

'She's going to be so cute.' Piper said and he could tell she was smiling by the sound of her voice.

'She?' He asked, smirking.

'Well he or she….' She replied and then put her hands on her stomach. 'I can't believe there's a baby in here.'

Leo put his hands on top of hers and kissed the back of Piper's head. 'I know.' He caressed her thumb and then put his hand under Piper's hand so he could feel her stomach. He caressed her stomach and felt a rush of love for Piper and their baby.

'I love you.' He whispered in her ear. He felt her shiver at the sound of his voice and pulled her tighter to his chest.

'I love you too.' She said and shifted herself around until she was facing him. She looked into his eyes and leaned forward and kissed his lips softly and then pulled back.

'That's it?' He joked. She laughed slightly and then leaned down and kissed him more passionately this time. She felt his tongue on her lips. They continued to kiss as Piper undid the buttons on Leo's pants and they made love on the sofa.

XXx

That night had been amazing.

Every night with Piper was amazing. Well, it had been until one night. He didn't like to dwell on that night. It had been the moment that ruined his life. He closed his eyes hoping it would block out the memory.

He pulled the duvet up to his chest and pushed the thoughts out of his head and tried to get to sleep. Sleep did eventually come to him but it was not a restful slumber.

And cut! So, like I said, this was sort of a filler chapter. But there was a slight, and I say slight, hint as to his departure. Review please, and again can I ask you to tell me what you liked/disliked etc. I read your latest reviews and I have taken into consideration what you guys have said and I have also thought about some of your ideas so keep reading to see which ones I may use. (",)