As Cole fell back asleep, Phoebe was wondering what was going on in that head of his. Ever since they had vanquished the Source three days ago, he had been acting strange around her. Being distant, his face was always pale, and he was irritable. Phoebe had been trying to talk to him about it, but right about it looked like he was about to say something, it is like something took over him, and he always just walks away from her.
Now more and more often he has become more distant, and it was scaring Phoebe. She has been wanting to talk to Piper about it, but Piper had also been a little distant. Besides vanquishing the Source, she had been depressed about not being able to have a baby, so Phoebe had been supportive of her sister. Phoebe didn't want to talk to Paige either, considering Paige had never liked Cole, and she just didn't even bother. She loved her sister dearly, but Phoebe had been mad at Paige for not cutting Cole any slack.
Since she couldn't sleep, she headed downstairs for something to snack on, and just to think about what was going on her own mind. Phoebe had just finally gotten used to the idea of being married to Cole, but he doesn't even want to talk about that. Phoebe sighed as she munched on an Oreo. As a little girl she had never dreamed about getting married, or finding her prince charming, and just their relationship progressing farther, she got scared. Now that he was human, she was a little scared how fast their relationship was going, but she has been pushing through it.
While so deep in thought, she didn't hear or see Paige coming down stairs. "Phoebs, what are you doing up so late," she stopped herself mid sentence yawning and then said, "or is it early?"
"It is early," Phoebe said stifling a yawn. Paige noticed something was wrong with Phoebe, she looked really depressed.
"What is bugging you this early in the morning that makes you want to munch on Oreos?" Paige asked as she got a glass of water. Phoebe contemplated whether she should tell Paige or not about her worries about Cole.
"I don't think you would want to listen Paige, I know you don't like Cole, and I don't want to bother you with my problems." Phoebe said as she grabbed another Oreo. Paige instantly felt guilty. Phoebe had been the most welcoming of Paige in the family, and every chance she got lately she had been complaining about Cole.
"Phoebe, I know I haven't been supportive as a sister, and I'm sorry, but it is taking me awhile to get used to the whole sister thing," Paige said, taking a sip of water. "I may not be Piper, but I can try and help if you want." Phoebe smiled at her younger sister.
"Cole has been acting strange since we vanquished the Source. He has been irritable and been distant lately. At first I thought it may have been cold feet, but I dunno anymore," Phoebe sighed sadly.
"You tried to talk to him about it?" Paige asked, sitting next to her sister.
"Every time I try to bring it up, he gets all weird on me, and won't talk to me. And now tonight, he was thrashing in his sleep, and I could hear him moaning in pain. When he finally woke up, he had a mask of terror on his face, but he still wouldn't talk to me," Phoebe whispered bringing tears into her eyes.
"Oh Phoebe," Paige wrapped her into a hug, "I'm sorry sweetie," Phoebe gratefully cried on her sister's shoulder. Paige was so mad at Cole for making her sister feel that way, making her feel so sad.
"I don't know what to do Paige, he just freaking out on me," She wiped her tears from her face, and pulled away. "I'm sorry Paige, I didn't mean to put my problems on you."
"Phoebs, I don't mind, you needed someone to lean on."
"Maybe I'll see how he is tomorrow, and maybe I he will be more open tomorrow," Paige didn't think that would work, but she say anything.
"Alright, I am gonna head to bed, but feel free to come by if you still want to talk, ok?"
"Thanks Paige, goodnight."
"Night Phoebs," and with that Paige patted Phoebe's back and headed up back to her room. Phoebe walked up to the bathroom and brushed her teeth again, and headed back to her and Cole's room, and found him tossing and turning in his sleep. Phoebe felt bad for her fiancée, and she crawled into their bed, wrapping her arms around him, forcing him to calm down and he stopped thrashing.
What Phoebe didn't know, she unintentionally helped him against the Source. Being able to express her love in any way helped him fight the Source. That witch of yours is becoming a nuisance," The Source roared.
"She is going to find out one way or another, and either way you are going down,"
"Ah, not if I have you kill her, and have her sisters turn against you,"
"You bastard, stay the hell away from her!" Cole shouted, suddenly a white light engulfed him, and sent the Source temporarily away to give him, his mind, and his body rest. I'm sorry Phoebe, I don't want to hurt her, but the Source won't leave things be. I'm sorry baby, Cole thought as he finally started to rest.