Chapter twenty-three:
Back at P3 Brian and Daniele were sitting on what used to be the Clubs stage, talking with one another. As time had passed the two had become very close, although neither of them would admit to the other that they were in love. As if saying that out loud would give them even more to lose. After all in Wyatt's world, the idea of happily ever after was totally foreign. Underneath there defense however they both knew that there was something between them. As usually though they were just talking about less serious matters trying desperately to forget the predicament they were in.
On the other side of the dance floor Bridget was sitting quietly trying to telepathically sense if anyone was coming. She was constantly trying this ever since the elders had shared their concerns. The senator was sitting with her trying to be quiet and not break her concentration. During the time he had been hiding out he had developed a great admiration for these truly good people who would not give up on helping others even when the entire world had turned on them, choosing instead to put faith in Wyatt.
He could see however the frustration and the exhaustion that was spreading across Bridget's face. Using her power that way was very demanding and she was easily drained. "Maybe you should take a break kid." The senator suggested to her. She gave him a joking look of annoyance in him referring to her as a kid. In a way however she liked the reference, the senator reminded her a lot of her father and she liked having him around. "I can't" she responded. "We need warning if Wyatt is after us, I have to keep trying to read him." Although the senator knew how stubborn the young witch was he could be stubborn too so he continued to insist. "And if you do get a read and he does come what help will you be if you are totally wiped out."
Although Bridget did not want to admit it, she was beginning to agree. "Fine." She told him. "I'll help Prue and Sean gather what potions we have left here to bring over to the gym." She said, heading back to the storage room to help her friends out. Brian seeing his sister finally take a break from using her powers, decided to check on her, excusing himself from Danielle, who was the first to notice black orbs developing in the club to reveal, Wyatt.
Back in his underworld living space Chris was questioning Bianca. "What other way is there besides trying to make a break out of the cave?" He demanded. Even though he knew he would probably fail he had to see if he could fight his way through Wyatt's guards, it was now or never. However the intense and concerned look on Bianca's face had made him stay to at least hear her out.
She looked straight into Chris eyes, clearly conflicted, however she knew she had only one choice, to turn her back on evil, even if she lost her life." I can shimmer you up there." She voiced to him, quietly, yet assertively. "What?" Chris responded not sure he heard right. "I can get you out of here." She repeated. "I don't get it" he started before really rattling on. "Every time I have even remotely suggested this to you, you shut me down. Making it clear to me that you only intended to thwart Wyatt in his search as long as he wasn't onto you, nothing more." "Well, I have changed my mind." she answered. The idea that Bianca would risk everything to help him this way, truly touched Chris and he finally stopped disapproving his feelings for her. She was not evil.
"Okay" he said, "then lets do it." He was about to grab her hand. "Wait" he said. "Do not orb directly to the club, I do not want Wyatt knowing you have betrayed him." Bianca was surprised and confused. "But I can help." She said "NO!" Chris asserted. "I can't have you in danger too. As long as Wyatt thinks you work for him, you are safe. I want it to stay that way." he insisted. She stepped back and put her hand on her hips, although she knew Chris was simply trying to protect her she was not the type to just sit around and do nothing. "We don't have time to fight about this." Chris insisted. "If you still want to help than we need to go now." "Fine" she send relenting before grabbing his hand and shimmering above ground.