Disclaimer: I don't own Charmed nor do I own anything related to Kenny Rogers' song, "Through the Years." This takes place in April or May 2030.
Through the Years
Twenty-Four: Through the Years
Through the years
When everything went wrong
Together we were strong
I know that I belonged
Right here with you
Through the years
I never had a doubt
We'd always work things out
I've learned what life's about
By loving you
Through the years
-Kenny Rogers, "Through the Years"
"Chris is bringing Jordan to the wedding," said Piper, unfastening her earring and laying it on the table. In the mirror she could see Leo unbuttoning his shirt.
"Am I supposed to be surprised by that?"
"No. But aren't you a little excited? Weddings are romantic. Especially family weddings. Maybe something will finally happen."
Leo looked over at her and smiled. "Aren't you the little matchmaker?"
"I just want him to be happy," said Piper. Finished with her jewelry she turned and crossed the room, wrapping her arms around her husband and kissing him.
"Chris will get there in his own time," said Leo. "Don't worry about him."
Piper raised an eyebrow. "I'm his mother," she said. "And I'm me. How could I not worry?"
Leo laughed and leaned down to kiss her again, but they were interrupted by a knock at the door. "Come in," said Piper, releasing Leo and stepping back.
The door opened and Meli stuck her head in the room. "I just wanted to let you know that I'm home," she said. "And to say goodnight."
"Did you have a good time?" asked Piper.
"Yeah," said Meli. "It was fun. I'm not sure how much of it Susanna will remember…"
"Did she get home okay?" asked Leo.
"I took her to her and Wyatt's place myself," said Meli. "I don't know how I got stuck with the job. I'm only the sister of the groom, not the maid of honor or anything."
Piper smiled and shook her head. "You always have it so hard."
Meli stuck out her tongue and then laughed. "Alright," she said. "I'm going to bed. I love you both."
"Love you too," Piper and Leo said simultaneously. Meli shook her head. "'Night," she said, and she left, shutting the door behind her.
Leo sighed. "When did they all get so grown up?"
"I have no idea," said Piper. "I can still remember when they all used to fight about who got the toy in the cereal box. Now Meli's the only one living at home, and I'm not sure that's going to last much longer."
"Why? Did she say something?" asked Leo. He tossed his shirt into the hamper and unhooked his belt.
"No," said Piper, pulling off her own shirt and adding it to the pile of dry cleaning. "But she's not going to want to stick around here forever, and she's already been out of college for a year."
"It'll be weird when she leaves," said Leo, taking out a pair of pajama pants and a t-shirt. "It's never been just you and I in this house."
Piper grinned. "I could always ask my sisters to move back in."
Leo gave a short bark of laughter. "No thanks," he said.
"Why not?" asked Piper. "It will be just like the good old days. You and Phoebe fighting over the cereal. Paige leaving things everywhere. Bickering. Absolutely no privacy. Sounds like heaven to me. And even better, this time they'll come with husbands and kids."
"Well you've convinced me," said Leo. "Let's call them right now and give them the good news."
"Wow," said Piper. "You've really become sarcastic in your old age."
"I think that after twenty-nine years of marriage you've rubbed off on me a little bit."
Piper, now clad in her most comfortable pajamas, stuck out her tongue at his back as she turned down the covers for the night and climbed into bed. "I've actually been thinking that we should turn the boys' room into a guest room," she said. "That could be a fun project, right?"
"Can't we use it as a guest room the way it is?" asked Leo. He came around to his side of the bed and crawled in, rolling onto his side to face her.
"With just bunk beds, a futon and those glow in the dark stars all over the ceiling?" asked Piper. "I don't think so. Once things settle down after the wedding I think we should just start all over."
"If you want to," said Leo apathetically. "But the wedding is still a month away, so you don't have to think about redecorating for at least another five weeks."
"You're right," said Piper. "What I really have to do is figure out what I'm serving at the rehearsal dinner. I meant to call Wyatt today and ask him what kind of food the Chins prefer, but I never got around to it."
"Tomorrow," said Leo, laying a hand on her arm before she could reach for the phone.
Piper nodded. "Okay. Tomorrow." She leaned over and turned off the light on her bedside table, plunging the room into darkness and then turning back to Leo. They leaned towards one another and kissed, just as they had nearly every night for thirty years. "I love you," said Piper, lying back on her pillow. Leo stared at her for a moment longer, a smile lingering on his face.
"What?" said Piper.
"Nothing," said Leo. "I was just thinking that I'm the luckiest man in the world."
Piper smiled and rolled onto her side. "I could have told you that," she said.
A moment later she felt Leo's arms snake around her and he kissed the back of her head. "I love you too," he said quietly. "I love you too."
-Fin-
A/n: Wow! I can't believe that after nearly two years I'm finally finished! I'm really, really going to miss this project.
I thought the best way to end this story would be with a nice, normal moment (since Piper craved them so throughout the show). I hope that after so much drama the happy ending was a nice change. Please let me know what you think, both of this chapter and the series overall. I may do series for the other major couples too (Prue/Andy, Phoebe/Cole, and Paige/Henry) if anyone is interested.
Most importantly, I'd like to thank every single person who read and reviewed this story. I'd also like to say to those who reviewed every (or almost every) chapter that I really appreciate it. Every time I posted a chapter, I'd think, "I can't wait to hear what so-and-so thinks this time!" You guys truly made this experience worthwhile. I never in a million years thought this story would get over 100 reviews, so thank you, thank you, thank you!
I hope you will continue to follow my writing! Thanks again.
Katie