May 2, 1979

The next day when Malakai returned home from school he surprised his foster sisters with presents. He had told his moms that he wanted to walk home from school today, and on the way home he stopped at the shoppes to buy something for Prue and something for Piper.

"Prue! Piper!" Malakai called, "I got you a present."

Prue and Piper came running to their older foster brother, curious as to what he got them. Now of their foster parents had bought them something before. The last person to buy them something other than their Grams was Stacey, and that was a year ago.

"What is it?" Piper wondered

"For you, Little Chef, I got an easy bake oven." Malakai said as he handed her the box. Then he turned to Prue, "And for Miss Independent, I got a cash register." He handed Prue the box with the kids cash register. "You two can play bakery together."

Prue and Piper both smiled, "Thank you Kai." Piper hugged him tightly, but Prue was okay with just saying thank you.

"No problem. I'm your for now brother, and I want you to feel welcomed in this home for however long you are here for." Malakai explained as he hugged Piper back.

Prue nodded, "Okay Kai."

"Alright I have to do my homework, but when I'm done would you two like to play tickle monster?" Malakai questioned

"Sure." Prue replied with a shrug. She didn't know what tickle monster was, but Malakai had been nice so far. She had no reason not to trust him.

Malakai took Prue's hand and kissed it like a gentleman. He took Piper's hand and kissed it too. Then he headed upstairs to his bedroom so he could do his homework.

"Kai is really nice." Piper told Prue, "I like him."

"I like him too, but I miss Phoebe and Paige." Prue replied

Piper nodded, "Me too."

Meanwhile at the Hines residence, Leanna is in the kitchen cooking dinner while Edmund plays with Phoebe and Paige. Phoebe is starting to think that since Prue isn't there it's her job to take care of Paige, but Paige is having none of it. She still wants Mama Prue.

"Eddie, I'm the mommy." Phoebe said as she hugged Paige.

Paige squirmed, "No. Want Mama!" She didn't understand where Prue was and why she wasn't there taking care of her and Phoebe.

"I'm the Mama now." Phoebe replied

"No!" Paige cried

Edmund spoke up, "Um Phoebe, you don't have to take care of your sister."

"But Mama did." Phoebe stated, talking about Prue.

Edmund gave a nod, "I know, but it's not your job. You're just a little girl. Taking care of you and Paige is mine and Leanna's job. Okay?"

"Play baby." Paige exclaimed as she picked up a baby doll and practically shoved it into Phoebe's lap.

"Okay. I'll play baby with you, Paigy." Phoebe agreed, completely forgetting about Edmund's statement and question.

Back with Prue and Piper, they were playing tickle monster with Malakai. He was tickling them endlessly and Prue and Piper were laughing so hard that their sides hurt. They could barely breathe.

"Stop. Stop, Kai, please." Piper rasped out

"No more, Kai." Prue added as she was trying to stop laughing to catch her breath.

Malakai smiled as he stopped, "Okay. I'll give you both a reprieve. For now."

Prue and Piper were all smiles as they laid on their backs and caught their breath. They loved playing with Malakai.

"Kids! Dinner!" Samantha called from downstairs.

Malakai looked at Prue and Piper, "Race you?"

"Okay." Prue and Piper agreed.

Malakai gave the two sisters a five second head start and then raced them down the stairs. He still let Prue and Piper win and Prue let Piper win, so ultimately Piper won.

Upon arriving downstairs, Malakai got dinner for himself and his moms helped Piper and Prue get plates of food. When everyone was sitting at the table ready for dinner, Malakai, Prue, and Piper kept looking at each other and giggling.

"It looks like a few someones are getting alone and having fun." Gabriela observed

Prue nodded, "Yes Ma'am."

"You don't have to call me 'ma'am, Prue." Gabriela informed "Gabby is perfectly okay. Actually I prefer it."

"Okay." Prue replied

Samantha smiled, "So how was school today, kids?"

"Good." Was all Malakai said. He was a teenager. He didn't want to talk to his parents about school.

Prue nodded and agreed with Malakai. She didn't want to talk about school, but for a completely different reason.

"It was awesome! I love school!" Piper exclaimed, "I'm the only one in my class that can read."

"That's great, Piper." Samantha praised

Prue looked lost in thought as she pushed her food around on her plate.

"I just don't like recess." Piper added

Gabriela looked puzzled, "What not?"

"Piper!" Prue warned

"Sorry Prue." Piper apologized as she put her head down

Gabriela looked at the older girl, "Prue, what was Piper going to tell us about recess?"

Prue shook her head, "It doesn't matter. I'm done eating." She stood up from the table and then took Piper's hand, "Come on, Piper. Let's go."

Samantha and Gabriela sighed as they shared a look with each other.

"I'll try and find out, Moms." Malakai spoke

"Thanks, bud." Samantha replied

Hope you enjoy. Comments are greatly appreciated.

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