Paige barely slept that night. Despite the brave face she'd put on for her sisters she was terrified by the news Leo and Cole had delivered that afternoon. Since learning she was a witch just a few short months ago she'd faced many demons, but never one that was targeting her alone. The huge target that was now resting on her back weighed her down and she struggled to breathe. Tossing and turning, the panic rose in her chest. She wanted nothing more than to run to Phoebe's room and dive under the covers, but she was a little old for that, wasn't she? Besides, Cole had stayed over and not only did she not want him to see her vulnerable, she also didn't trust him. What if he had succumbed to his evil side and was the brains behind this new mission to bring them down? He'd met with that stranger on the street and then disappeared for hours, returning with news from the Underworld. Some things just didn't add up. Cole was supposedly in hiding from the Underworld, how had he managed to find out information about it as fast as the Elders had? It's not like he could just shimmer down there and ask. Unless he'd been lying to the Charmed Ones all this time, and he could in fact walk freely in the Underworld, putting him in the perfect position to lead the revolution against them. These doubts swam in circles in her head. She couldn't distract herself, nor could she calm herself down. The more she thought about it, the more worried she was about being placed under Cole's protection. He'd be alone with her a lot tomorrow. It could all be a ploy to get her away from her sisters so he and his demons could attack. She wouldn't know how to handle that on her own. She still couldn't always orb on command and she barely had control over her telekinetic orbing, especially not over great distances. Knowing Phoebe's room was out of the question, but needing someone to calm her nerves she slipped out of bed and tiptoed down the hall. She barely dared breathe as she hurried silently to the room at the other end of the hall. She'd never felt so unsafe in her own home. She stopped momentarily at the door then, swallowing her pride, walked in.

"Paige?" Piper asked groggily, blinking through the dark at the figure at the end of her bed. Leo stirred beside her.

"I'll go make us some tea," he said sleepily, sensing Paige needed a sisterly moment. He climbed out of bed and smacked his leg against the wall in an attempt to exit the room. "Ouch!" And with that the room was filled with blinding blue light as he made it to the kitchen the easy way. Paige still stood by the bed, waiting for Piper to make the first move. Piper pulled the covers down on Leo's side. That was all the invitation Paige needed and she climbed in.

"This is kind of scary, isn't it?" began Piper. "You're not the only one who's a little freaked out."

It was true, Piper was scared. She was terrified but not for herself. She couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to Paige. She'd lost one sister already, which was enough. She was scared for Paige, horrified that she wouldn't be able to protect her, like she couldn't protect Prue. Right now though, she thought it was best not to tell Paige this. Instead she listened to Paige's concerns, as she recounted Cole's strange behaviour at the cinemas and his meeting with that strange man. Piper put on her brave big sister front and reassured her frightened little sister that everything would be okay.

"I know Cole seems evil, we didn't trust him to begin with either. But we know him better now. Phoebe's trusts him and with all her powers of premonition she would know if he was evil." It was the truth, Piper had doubted Cole for a long time, but she believed in him now. If only she could get Paige to believe too.

At that moment Leo re-entered the room (through the door this time), carrying a tray of hot tea and biscuits. Together they sat on the bed and devoured the 3am snack. When they were finished, Leo offered to stay in Paige's room that night so she could get some rest with Piper.

"And remember," he said, "I can hear you from wherever you are. Just call my name and I'll be there." He gave Paige a quick hug, kissed his wife goodnight and then left the room. Piper and Paige lay down, pulling the covers up to their chins.

"Thanks Piper"

"Anytime, kiddo."

"You won't tell Phoebe about this, will you?"

"My lips are sealed."

And they drifted off to sleep, neither stirring until the alarm clock sounded at exactly 7:15 the next morning.

"Mooooorning!" rang Phoebe's overly chipper voice when Paige and Piper entered the kitchen.

"Boy, somebody's in a good mood," grumbled Piper while a yawning Paige fumbled with the coffee machine. Cole and Leo were already awake and were discussing strategy in the living room.

"It's just nice to have Cole staying here for a little extra protection," Phoebe explained, though no one in particular had asked. At least someone had found happiness in the unfortunate circumstances yesterday had uncovered. Glancing at her watch, Piper grabbed a piece of toast and hurried out the door, yelling goodbye to Leo as she went. Phoebe finished her breakfast and joined Leo and Cole in the living room. Paige on the other hand, stayed in the kitchen reading the newspaper. The less time she had to spend with Cole, the better, she thought. Piper had quelled her fears a little, but she still didn't feel completely at ease with him. He was hiding something, she just didn't know what. Suddenly, something in the newspaper caught her eye. Several women had been found dead, after having apparently thrown themselves off of a building. There had been at least two suicides a week for the past month, leading police to believe very strongly that there was something more sinister than suicide at play. The women were all thought to be prostitutes who worked the same area. Paige would have to ask Inspector Daryl Morris, a family friend and keeper of their secret, if he knew anything. Whether or not it was demon related, Paige couldn't tell. And whether it was related to the demons currently hunting her and her sisters, she was even more unsure. Either way it would have to wait because right now it was time to leave for work. Carefully she folded the newspaper and stowed it into her handbag. She called goodbye to Phoebe and Leo who were already hard at work in the attic. They were going to spend the day combing through the Book of Shadows, even though the sisters had looked yesterday to no avail. It was also their plan to put together a list of everyone they knew who might want to hurt them. Cole, who'd been up there with them came down the stairs and departed through the front door behind Paige.

Paige unlocked her car and got into the driver's seat, while Cole climbed into the passenger side. She reversed out of the driveway, neither talking to nor looking at Cole. If she had, perhaps she might have seen the cold, dark eyes peering out from behind the hedge.