"Why don't you come into the kitchen with me" Prue said looking at Ava in the living room.
Prue led Leila into the kitchen and sat her down at the table.
"What's wrong?" Prue asked concerned.
"I made a big mistake" Leila sobbed. "I now I don't know what to do"
Prue hugged Leila and held her until she quieted down.
"Now tell me, what happened?" Prue asked.
"I've been going out with that guy still" Leila said crying. "After that party a couple months ago he said that he was just drunk and that he didn't mean to do what he did. After a few days of him apologizing I said I'd go back out with him. He's been really nice and sweet to me and I almost forgot about what happened. A couple weeks ago I did forget what happened…and I slept with him. Afterwards I knew I shouldn't have done that. Then last week he wanted to do it again and I told him no. He grabbed my hair and he banged my head into the wall. I ran away and turned invisible. I thought it was all over but he's following me, I can feel it"
Leila started to sob again.
"I'm so scared" Leila sobbed.
Prue hugged Leila and again.
"Shh" Prue said. "It's okay"
"You can't tell my mom" Leila said. "She can't know how much I messed up"
"Leila, I have to tell your mom" Prue said. "She needs to know what's going on"
Leila was quiet for a minute.
"Don't tell her yet" Leila said. "Just wait until today is all over. It's yours and Piper's anniversaries and Aidan's and Patti's birthday. Just wait until tomorrow"
"Leila if you don't tell her now, he could do something to hurt you" Prue said.
"Please, Aunt Prue" Leila said. "I'm not even going to leave the house today, just please wait until tomorrow"
Prue hesitated for a second.
"Fine" Prue said. "But you do not leave this house"
"Thank you" Leila said.
Ava slowly walked into the kitchen.
"Leila, are you alright?" Ava asked concerned.
Leila held out her arms and Ava came over and hugged her.
"I'm fine Ava" Leila said.
Ava sat down on Prue's lap.
"I'm going to go wash my face before everyone comes home" Leila said.
She walked out of the kitchen.
"Mommy, why was Leila crying?" Ava asked.
"She was just a little sad" Prue said. "She'll be fine"
It was quiet for a few seconds and then a sleepy looking Andrea walked into the kitchen.
"Hey babe" Prue said.
Andrea came over and sat on Prue's lap.
"You girls are getting too big to both fit on my lap" Prue said.
Andrea laid her head on Prue's shoulder. Piper then came into the kitchen still half asleep.
"You're up early" Prue said.
"I'm going to start on the food" Piper said. "Everyone starts arriving at noon"
"Piper, it's your anniversary, go spend time with your husband" Prue said.
"I will tonight" Piper said. "He's taking me out to dinner after the kids are in bed"
"Andy was going to but things are a little too busy today" Prue said. "We'll do it another night"
Piper looked at Prue.
"I thought we talked about slowing down" Piper said.
"There are some days where you can't slow down" Prue said.
"I know" Piper said.
"Aidan slept in the girls' room last night" Prue said.
"The monster scared him" Andrea said.
Piper looked at Prue.
"There's nothing in the book" Prue said. "And I've checked underneath his bed but I don't see anything"
"Only kids can see it" Ava said. "It's like the fairies and trolls"
"You still see them after we helped Kate…wait don't answer that" Prue said.
"How about we deal with all of this tonight" Piper said. "Today, we can just relax"
Prue nodded.
Ryan then came into the kitchen with Caitlyn.
"Have you seen Leila?" Ryan asked.
"Yeah, she's in the bathroom" Prue said. "She actually got up when I was in the kitchen with the girls"
"That's weird, she's never up this early" Ryan said.
"We probably woke her up" Prue said. "We were making a lot of noise in here"
"Oh" Ryan said.
It was quiet.
"Phoebe's still asleep" Ryan said.
"We figured" Piper said.
Leo then came into the kitchen carrying Faith. Patti was holding his hand and rubbing her eye.
"Look who it is, the birthday girl" Piper said smiling.
Patti went over to Piper and hugged her leg. Leo then went over to the counter and pulled a bouquet of lilies out of the bag.
"Happy anniversary" Leo said.
"Thank you" Piper said smiling.
Leo quickly pecked Piper on the lips. Leila came into the kitchen and covered her eyes. Patti, Ava, Andrea, and Faith then mimicked her and covered their eyes. Everyone laughed.
"Look what you've done" Piper said smiling.
Prue noticed Andy still wasn't up. Piper noticed Prue looking at the entrance to the kitchen.
"He's probably tired" Piper said.
"That's what we get for having a three week old on our anniversary" Prue said.
She was quiet for a second.
"I think I'm going to go check on Aidan" Prue said.
She walked up and was heading to the girls' room when she heard talking from the nursery. She looked through the crack in the door and saw Andy getting Lily dressed.
"You're so tiny, you know that" Andy said. "But you're strong, like your mom"
He laid out two outfits.
"Which one do you think, Lily?" Andy asked. "The pink one or the purple one"
Lily yawned and looked up at her dad.
"I like the purple one too" Andy said.
He took off her pajamas and she started to fuss from the cold.
"Shh, it's okay" Andy said while quickly putting on her outfit.
When he was done he held her close to him.
"I think a bow would look good with this outfit" Andy said. "We want you to look beautiful for all of the people today. Of course you're already beautiful"
Prue chose that moment to walk into the nursery.
"Do I have competition?" Prue asked smiling.
Andy turned around and smiled. Prue looked at Lily whose huge blue eyes were fixed on her dad's face.
"She loves you" Prue said. "They all love you"
Andy smiled.
"Thank you" Prue said.
"For?" Andy asked.
"The chocolates, for being here, they're going to get something that I never got" Prue said.
Andy picked up Lily and went over and kissed Prue's forehead.
"I love you" Andy said.
"I love you too" Prue said.
Prue looked at Aidan's bed nervously.
"He slept in the girls' room last night" Prue said. "They believe there's a monster too"
Andy nodded.
"What do we do?" Andy asked.
"Have the kids sleep in the girls room while I figure it out" Prue said. "I'm going to work on it tonight"
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THAT AFTERNOON (AT THE BIRTHDAY PARTY)
Aidan and Patti both sat on the couch. They both looked increasingly worse by the hour.
"What's wrong with those two, are they sick?" Amy asked.
"There's been a bug going around" Piper said worried. "Maybe we should end the party a little early"
Prue nodded as Lily started to cry.
"I've got her" Andy said. "Let's just all open our presents, cut the cake, and end the party"
Everyone nodded and went out into the living room.
"First the birthday boy and the birthday girl get to open their presents" Piper said.
After a while they had opened their presents. Piper and Phoebe glanced at each other. Phoebe nodded.
"Now there are a few presents for the couples whose anniversaries are today" Phoebe announced. "Piper and Leo I believe have four presents. Now Prue and Andy only have two"
"I think we know who everyone likes better" Prue said.
"We're going to ask you guys to open this one first" Phoebe said. "It's from Ryan and me, Piper and Leo, and Amy and Dad"
Phoebe tossed the present to Prue and Andy.
"Well we know it isn't breakable…or at least we hope" Andy said.
Prue looked at Andy.
"You want to open it or shall I?" Prue asked.
"I don't care" Andy said.
"Fine then I will" Prue said smiling.
Andy laughed. Prue carefully started to unwrap it.
"Oh, stop being neat, just rip it open" Leila said.
Everyone laughed. Prue finished unwrapping the present and opened the small box. Inside was a set of keys. Prue and Andy looked up at Phoebe and Piper who were smiling.
"Why don't you guys go look outside" Piper said.
Prue and Andy went over and opened the door. Outside there was a brand new red minivan. They turned back around and Prue immediately hugged Phoebe and Piper.
"I can't believe you guys!" Prue exclaimed. "You bought us a car!"
"Well, your other one didn't even start anymore" Phoebe said. "So we all chipped in and bought this one"
"You guys shouldn't have spent so much money" Prue said.
"Think of it as a repayment for helping me buy the club five years ago" Piper said.
Leo then motioned to Piper to come over to him.
"I'll be right back" Piper said.
She went over to him.
"I don't know how, but whatever Aidan and Patti have is spreading" Leo said. "Ryan can't get Caitlyn to calm down"
Piper looked worried.
"Get Lily and the girls away from them" Piper said. "I will fill Prue and Phoebe in on what is happening and get everyone out"
Leo nodded. Piper went back into the room.
"Hey guys, we're going to have to cut the party short today" Piper said. "We're having some things going on"
Immediately everyone caught on that it was magical.
"Thank you all for coming and Prue and Phoebe meet me in the kitchen" Piper said.
All of the sudden they heard a shout from the other room.
"Mommy!" Aidan screamed.
Prue and Andy darted into the conservatory where they saw Aidan curled up in a ball rocking back and forth. Things in the room were shaking and coming alive.
"Piper freeze the room" Prue said heading towards Aidan.
Piper tried but it didn't work.
"I can't Prue" Piper said.
"Then get everyone out of here before they get hurt" Prue said.
She crouched by Aidan and wrapped her arms around him.
"Shh, it's okay" Prue said. "I'm right here Aidan, nothing's going to happen"
"It….hurts" Aidan stuttered out.
Andy crouched down beside Prue. After a few minutes everything went back to being inanimate objects. Aidan eyes closed.
"Aidan" Andy said. "Aidan stay with us buddy"
Prue felt his forehead and pulled her hand back immediately.
"Andy get me ice please" Prue said. "Piper and Leo, take Patti to the attic, that's where I'm bringing Aidan"
"Caitlyn is getting weaker too" Piper said.
"Then Phoebe take Caitlyn up to the attic. Ryan I need you to orb to the Elders" Prue said.
Everyone nodded and they started taking the kids upstairs. Prue stood up with Aidan.
"Let me help you" Victor said taking Aidan out of her arms. "I sent Amy home"
Prue nodded and saw Ava and Andrea in the corner looking terrified.
"Guys, why don't you come with me and we'll watch Lily and Faith" Leila said.
She took their hands and walked them out of the room.
"Prue" Victor said.
Prue wiped a tear out of her eye.
"Let's go" Prue said.
They took Aidan up to the attic.