"Here," Piper says pulling a bottle of whipped cream from the fridge.
"Oooh," Phoebe says grabbing it and putting a foot of whipped cream on top of her bowl. She passes it to Emily who takes it with a grin.
"Emily, this is Leo. Piper's husband." I say
"Nice to meet you." she says politely.
"Good to meet you too." He says shaking her hurt hand delicately.
"Let's eat," I say breaking the short silence.
Phoebe, Emily, and I sit down but Piper and Leo remian standing.
"We have to run out for a few minutes. Sorry," Piper says pointing up to me and mouthing 'elders'
"See you in a bit," I nodd back. Emily timidly waves. We turn back to our sundaes.
"So what grade are you going into?" I ask Emily.
"Seventh, I'm already registered at Baker." She says sounding annoyed.
"I went to Baker," Phoebe smiles.
"Fun," Emily says,
"Yeah, that's my name carved into the big tree near the baseball field. The 'PH Hearts RS'" Phoebe says
"They knocked that tree down last year." I remark.
"Really?" Phoebe asks obviously not believing me.
"Some boy broke his arm while climbing it, and his parents threatened to sue if they didnt knock it down." Emily says.
"It was in the paper," I say wondering why Emily knew. Not many kids read the newspaper. Hell, I rarely do.
"So, what would you like to do today?" I ask Emily
"I don't know," She yawns.
"You look tired, why dont we just watch a movie," Phoebe suggests.
"Sure," Emily says.
"Come on," Phoee says leading Emily into the next room. I stay behind and grab the dishes. Piper would have a fit if we left them.
After I put them in the dishwasher I head into the family room. Emily's leaning against the side of the chair, and Phoebe's eyes certainly aren't on the movie.
"She's asleep." Phoebe says watching Emily.
"So?" I ask
"She brings back so many memories," Phoebe says with her eyes welling up, "Good ones, like childhood stories with Prue."
"I bet she'd love to hear some," I say remembering how excited she looked when I said I had information about her mother.
"I love her already," Phoebe smiles. I sit next to Phoebe and lean back to see what was on the TV.
"Phoebe she's like twelve. You can't show her that!" I say a quiet as posible.
"Please, I think she can handle the excorsist." Phoebe rolls her eyes.
"I can't believe I just ate that much ice cream," I laugh toching my stomach
"You'd be used to it if you grew up here," Phoebe laughs softly. The funny thing is that I did used to eat massive amounts of ice cream when I was younger. Glen and I would sit on his couch while his parents were at work, and we'd eat pints and pints while watching movies. That little memory brings a smile to my face.
"Let's bring her upstairs or something," Phoebe says as Emily tosses.
"You can put her in my bed," I offer.
"Alright," Phoebe says slowly picking her up. I follow her upstairs and Phoebe lays Emily down on my bed. I put a blanket over her, and we shut the door.
As I step out I walk directly into Piper and Leo.
"Jesus, you scared me." Phoebe says as startled as I am. Piper has a huge smile on her face, and Leo looks a little jumpy.
"So?" I ask
"They think she needs her mother," Leo says. Phoebe's face soon becomes the miror image of Piper's. Me, I don't know what to think. Not to sound selfish but with Emily, and Prue back I'll be reduced to status nothing.
"I already told her that her mother was dead." I say.
"Say you were wrong," Phoebe says
"Tell her about magic," Piper agrues.
"Don't get ahead of yourselves," Leo stops Piper and Phoebe, "The visit won't be for you two."
"What?" Piper asks crushed. Tears slowly come to her eyes, but don't fall.
"You had Prue, Paige got to talk to Prue, now they just want Emily too." Leo says, "She's going to be sort of like a makeshift whitelighter for Emily."
"But only for Emily?" Piper asks
"Yeah, and only when Emily really needs her," Leo answers.
"Oh," Phoebe says clearly jelous. I kind of want to tell her that infact she spoke to Prue like a few nights ago. leo puts his arm on her shoulder and prepares to give some sappy talk. I slink away into my room.
I sit on a chair and watch Emily's chest rise and fall as she sleeps soundly. I don't think I'l ever feel quite right standing there while they all feel sad about Prue. Especialy because in my mind she's still alive because when I need her she's there.
I watch little Emily, like a miniture Prue and I want to return the favor. Whenever emily's upset I want to be there for her. I want to take care of her.
She begins tossing and her breathing gets heavier. I wonder if I should do something or if she's having a bad dream. Then she starts mumbling, and clawing the sheets.
She jolts up with tears in her eyes. She looks embarrassed as she spots me.
"It's okay, you had a bad dream." I say softly coming over.
"I dreamed I was possesed." She giggles a bit while wiping her eyes as the realization that it was infact just a dream sets in. I'm going to have to kill Phoebe for showing her that.
"So do you feel alright?' I ask.
"Fine, why?" she asks.
"No reason," I shake my head surprised at her good attitude. Just today she's been attacked, learned her mother is dead, and been moved from her family. She acts as if it's any other day.
"Go back to sleep," I say standing up.
"Good night." She mumbles as she's pacticaly asleep.
"Good night." I whisper back.
"Love you" she says as she's now almost fast asleep. I halt right infront of the door. She said 'I love you'. To me! She may not have realized it, but she said it.
"I love you too." I say as I shut the door behind me.