Piper couldn't take it as she buried her face into Prue. Her crying becoming unsoothable as she listened to her sisters' last beat of life. She felt Prue tighten her grip but also heard her Pipers cries with her own.
Prue held on to Piper as her sister cried in her arms. She wasn't even sure why they had come to watch this. They had said their goodbyes. But when Dr Williams had asked them if they wanted to for some reason both her and Piper didn't stop at no. It was like they had to be there. Maybe to them it was a way of saying goodbye as they had hello 27 years before. They were there when she breathed her first breath they would be there when she breathed her last.
Bane felt the lump in his throat as the machine flat-lined. He felt the tear running down his face as he stood there starring at his sister in law. He remembered when they had met the second time, and how protective Phoebe was of Prue, he saw it in all of them. Though over the years he had gained her trust. She had even helped him pick out the ring he gave Prue the night he proposed. She had become not only a friend but also a sister.
Leo couldn't believe what he was hearing. All this time they had hoped and prayed that they would save them both. All this time it was just machines that were keeping her alive. He couldn't and wouldn't stop the tears that cascaded down his face. He had seen her grow into her powers from a young irresponsible young witch to one of the most powerful witches he had ever known. She had taking her heritage to heart and learned everything she could, and in doing so saving hers and her sisters lives more times then he could count. But to see it all end like this, he didn't see the justice.
Dr. Williams motioned for Mark to leave the room as he moved to his friend. Placing a comforting hand on his shoulder he too started out of the room, but as he left he suddenly stopped. He turned around and saw both Prue and Piper starring at the same thing he had. A soft beep from the heart machine. A beep that was getting stronger with each second that past by. "MARK GET BACK HERE!" he yelled out to his intern as he quickly made his way over to the bed holding Phoebe.
The sisters stood shocked as to what was happening. They both thought they were hearing only what they wished for, until the beeping got louder and steadier.
"Phoebe." Prue felt the name whisper off her tongue as she watched the medical team work around her baby sister.
"Prue?" Piper looked up for anything that Prue could say to her. She had heard the beeping and thought she was dreaming. She didn't want to get her hopes up only to have to go through it all again. She felt Prue tighten her hug on her, letting her know her fears where not alone.
No one really knew when someone had ushered them out of the room. But now Prue and Piper sat curled up against each other waiting for any news on what had happened.
Bane paced like an animal ready to strike out at anyone that came to close. His emotions where on a high, that he hoped he would be able to reign in soon. He had kept an eye on Prue but so far all she did was sit with her arms around Piper. He didn't even want to begin to think what the two of them were going through.
Leo sat in the chair across from Prue and Piper. He was trying to look back in his mind as to an explanation of what happened. He recalled some lessons of his medical training, and it was the only explanation he had. But he would wait for Dr. William's to come and tell them what was going on.
Prue had finally had enough waiting. She gave Piper a kiss before she got up. She took her sister by the hand and walked down the hall to the elevator.
"Prue?"
"There is someone I need to see." Was all Prue said as she held on to her sister through the ride and then through the halls.
They stopped in front of the large window looking in through the glass.
Piper followed her sisters' gaze, "She' perfect."
Prue didn't even wipe away the tears running down her face. "She reminds me of Phoebe when she was born."
"Yeah all wrinkly as I recall it." Piper let out a small laugh.
"Tiny." Was all Prue said as she saw the nurse walk in the room. Recognizing the nurse as Belinda, Prue tapped on the glass and motioned her to her daughter.
Belinda looked up and gave the sisters a weak smile. She had heard what had happened and moved Prue's daughter closer to the glass.
"Oh Prue. She is just like Phoebe." Piper agreed with her sister as she brushed away a tear. "You have a name yet?"
Prue placed her hand on the glass and smiled down at her daughter. She heard Piper but she wanted to tell Piper and Phoebe together. That had been her plan. "Yes. I wanted to tell you both at the same time. But now…"
Piper looked up at Prue a moment before she turned back to her new niece. "You still can Prue."
Prue held her eyes to her daughter, "Patti."
Piper smiled as she took Prue's hand in hers, "After Mum. I like that."
"And Phoebe. Patti Marie Halliwell." Prue finished as she gave Pipers hand a gentle squeeze, "You ok with that?"
"I think its perfect."
"Yeah. But I think we'll call her Marie.."
Piper looked at Prue confused.
"There are already too many 'P's' in the Manor." She smiled before looking back at the tiny sleeping form in the incubator.
Prue had her head resting on Pipers shoulder when she felt the arms snake around her waist, "I thought we would find you two here."
Prue didn't say anything as she relaxed in her husbands' arms, "Isn't she perfect?"
"And beautiful. Just like her mother." Bane answered as he held Prue close to him. At what point was the cost for his child too much? His wife and sister in law were now dealing with the very possibility of losing Phoebe. They had once. Who was to say they wouldn't still?
Dr. William's looked on watching his Bane and his family. He looked back to not that long ago when a family would have been the last thing in Bane's life. But somehow Prue had managed her way into his heart and he had watch the amazing transformation of his old friend.
"Prue. Piper."
They all turned and saw him walking towards them. Each one holding in a breath they didn't even realize they were holding.
"We've moved Phoebe back down to ICU. She's breathing on her own, but you have to understand that she is in a coma right now. The longer she stays in it the less her chances become. If she does come out of it you have to remember, she suffered a head injury in the accident. Add her few minutes with no oxygen to her brain, if she does pull through she could suffer some brain damage. At this point we can't even speculate as to how bad she could be." He watched their face's for any reaction. But he knew to them, as long as she was alive, it wouldn't matter. "If you have any more questions please feel free to come and see me, or Dr. Myers." Referring to his colleague that had been with Phoebe since the moment she came in to the ER that day.
He gave Bane a solonm look before turning and walking away from the family.
Prue stood frozen in one spot trying to understand and take in what Dr. Williams had just told them. Her sister was alive, but for how long remained the question, and in what state would she be for the rest of her life?
