Author's Note: *Squeals Happily* Thank you very much to everyone who reviewed my story, and to everyone who put up alerts and favourites. I was extremely excited to read my reviews and they all made me very cheerful. Okay on wards with the story. This chapter is admittedly a little short but I am attempting to make the third longer. Hope you like…

Disclaimer: Wasn't mine before…still isn't.

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Her chest hurt as she breathed in the cold air, knowing she had probably more than a few fractured ribs.

She could hear Billie fiddling about next to her, although by this time she had shut her eyes and saw only the blackness that confronted her.

The sound of Billie's phone beeping made her open her eyes, staring at the blonde girl as she held tightly to her phone.

"What are you doing?" Phoebe asked pulling Billie from her thoughts.

"I thought if I tried to ring Paige or Piper that…"

"You know it won't get through, the Manor is basically in lockdown, nothing gets in…or out." Phoebe stated her voice a shadow.

"It's worth a try Pheebs, right now we have no other option."

"You're forgetting what kind of state the Manor…and for that matter Paige, Leo and Piper were in when we left." Said Phoebe her eyes studying Billie's expression closely.

"I'm not, but right now I think you are far worse off than them."

"Call an ambulance then!"

Billie sighed deeply although her concerned features never faulted. "Phoebe, we need to stay low, going to the hospital would most likely cause us more trouble."

"Okay, then, that's me out of ideas." Phoebe spoke, again her voice was but a shadow of a whisper.

This wasn't good.

Nothing about this situation was good.

And Billie's concern for Phoebe was growing by the second, the women had paled considerably and her body was now visibly shaking. She wanted to do something, anything! Although as she sat on the ground in the middle of an alley, with the rain lighting falling…her mind blocked.

Clouded.

She wasn't about to lose Phoebe, not after everything they had been through.

Grabbing Phoebe's hand tightly within her own she looked to the sky, the stars dull against the thick clouds as the rain moved with the wind. Taking in a deep breath and filling her lungs with the crisp night air she paused, allowing the raindrops to hit her face, it was almost calming and within the moment she knew what to do.

"Coop!"

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Billie watched in silence as Victor served up the lamb and vegetables, she had to admit that it smelt wonderful. And although when nervous she usually can't eat, this she was more than willing to make an exception for.

"What a perfect piece of meat." Smiled Victor, pride captured in his eyes.

Phoebe gave a small chuckle. "You've certainly out done yourself dad, this looks wonderful."

"Well, I just hope it tastes as good as it looks."

Billie smiled graciously as she was handed a plate full of tender lamb and crisp vegetables. "Thanks." She said her voice a little crackly as she had not spoken for a bit.

"Tell me Phoebe, how is your column?" Victor asked sitting down at the table.

"It's great; actually I'm answering a letter from a young lady at the moment." Phoebe answered her attention on Billie as the girl sat down. "She's having trouble with her boyfriend, he wants her to move in with him, but she still hasn't decided if she is ready to take the plunge."

"And what do you think?"

"To be honest I'm not a hundred percent sure…"

"…She's been really busy with other stuff." Billie said, smiling at Victor.

"Other stuff being…demons?" Inquired Victor his eyebrow rising, Billie just smiled.

"Yeah dad, other stuff being demons." Added Phoebe her smile radiating as she took a bite of food, this in turn made Victor beam.

His face a lit. "So it's good?"

"Amazing!"

With that complement Victor sat back comfortably in his chair, his hand reaching for a glass of wine, the smooth red liquid splashed gently upon the sides of the frosted glass as he twirled it slowly, eyes eager to watch how the beverage moved. He smiled slightly as he took a small sip, savoring the flavor for a bit before sitting the glass carefully on the table.

Billie was quite content just to sit in silence, it was a nice silence, not uncomfortable or awkward. Although Phoebe had other ideas, and persisted to speak up.

"Uh Dad, we actually had a motive for coming over tonight…" She turned to smile at Billie, although got nothing as the blonde girl had basically sunk into a puddle and now sat staring at the table. Victor raised his eyebrows and Phoebe continued. "You see it's about Billie and I, we are well, we're a co-"

"More wine Victor?" Billie cut in, not hesitating to grasped the bottle of wine and pour him a full glass.

Phoebe looked quickly to Billie and got an innocent smile, deciding to continue she refocused on her dad. "As I was saying, Billie and I are a-"

"Drink up." Billie all but yelled, shoving the glass into Victor's hands and nodding enthusiastically.

What the hell was she doing?

Shaking her head almost melodramatically Billie slumped even lower into her chair, man, she was crazy when she got nervous.

Phoebe looked to her with little patients, although a spark of understanding could be seen.

"What is it you wanted to tell me?" Victor asked, his face showed worry yet curiosity.

Phoebe breathed in quickly, sure she could understand Billie's nerves. She had them herself. Although she also felt a sense of pride to be able to introduce Billie as her girlfriend. So deciding that she wasn't going to let the butterflies in her stomach and Billie's for that matter rule her, she got ready to blurt everything out.

One…

Two…

Thr-

"Phoebe and I am a couple!" Billie said again her voice was loud and messy, although when Phoebe looked to her she had a radiant smile plastered upon her face. Her outburst of words that ran together making Victor's brow furrow.

"Excuse me?"

Phoebe again breathed in deeply. "Dad, Billie and I are together."

"Like together-together?" Victor asked his confused features never faulting, Billie's heart was beating like nothing before, should she have blurted it out like that? It was probably better coming from Phoebe…much better. Her eyes stayed fixed to Victor, unable to look away in case she missed a flicker of emotion.

The suspense was killing her.

Phoebe gave a small smile that could have resembled a grimace. "Yes, like together-together." She said slowly, Billie could tell she was just as nervous about his reply and reached to grab her hand. Grasping it firmly as though to pull strength from it or something.

Victor looked from both women, before standing with speed from his chair. "Why didn't you tell me sooner, this is great!"

Billie let out a tight laugh. "Great?"

"Well it is, isn't it?" Victor beamed. Billie nodded in a child like manner before looking to Phoebe. She was a little shocked with Victor's statement, more so because it sounded so genuine, so loving, and that made Billie feel at home straight away. The brunette had a large grin and her face glowed as she stood to hug her dad.

"I knew you'd be happy for me." She said coxing a light laugh from Billie.

That explains why she was so nervous as well does it?

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Billie's voice had echoed loudly around the alley, the sound waves penetrating the dull shadows and chilly night air. She breathed heavily as she waited, praying that Coop had heard her call. Her hand rubbing Phoebe's arm in a futile attempt to keep her warm. Phoebe's eye were shut, her hair draped frivolously over her face as small rain drops fell upon her. Moving quickly Billie pulled off her jacket laying it gently upon the diminutive women. It probably wouldn't help but it was something.

Her eyes scoped the dark surroundings yet found nothing, coming to the conclusion that Coop hadn't heard her she sighed with vigor. Adding to her despair Phoebe's breathing had become shallow, barely existing. She needed help and she needed is now. Brushing back the hair from Phoebe's face she again looked to the sky, tears forming as she tried to remain calm.

Her voice was steady, loud and forceful.

"Coop, Help me!"

And this time to her relief, the soft glow of pink was cast around the alley. Slowly forming a placid looking Coop, as he squinted in the dark. His eyes falling upon both Billie and Phoebe as he immediately dropped to his knees, fear radiating from him.

"What happened?" He asked reaching out to brush back Phoebe's hair just like Billie had moments before.

Shaking her head Billie looked at him with tears in her eyes. "It's a long story, but she's been hurt…"

Coop nodded kindly and placed a hand over Billie's, his eyes locked with hers. "Don't worry, everything will be fine."

His voice was steady and didn't waver, causing Billie to almost believe his words…she had no other choice.

She couldn't lose Phoebe.

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