This is the final chapter of Identity Chrisis (don't kill me)
I will be coming out with a new story shortly.
Thanks for reading!
Time. Noun. One word. Four Letters. One Syllable. Time is an enigma. It's fast and slow, short and eternal, free and priceless. If anyone's aware of this fact it's Christopher Halliwell- time's worst enemy. It always worked against him… until now, three weeks after his deal.
Christopher Halliwell lies on the beach blanket watching as the waves reached up onto the shore of the tropical uninhabited island half way around the world. The sun dips down beyond the horizon and he feels completely and undeniably happy, happier than he can ever remember. How could he not. He's got all he's ever wanted. The Tribunal gave him what he wanted, the woman he loves is with him, and everything is as it should be.
Billie: Have you ever seen anything more beautiful in your life?
Turning his head to the side, Chris watches as Billie crosses the beach towards him wearing a knee length, spaghetti strapped, white dress and her hair loose. In her hand is a bottle of champagne she got from the hut he'd made of bamboo and palm trees. His smile grows tenfold as she grows near.
Chris: Yeah, I'm looking at it right now actually. C'mere.
She sets the bottle on the blanket and cuddles up beside him. His eyes disappear behind soft lids and when they open she's smiling at him. The sun caresses her face making her seem more beautiful if it was at all possible. He whispers something in her ear and she playfully shoves him before settling back in his arms. She fits perfectly in his arms as they sit in silence soaking up the moment.
Billie: (after silence) I love you, Christopher Halliwell.
Chris: (pulling his hand out of his pocket and taking hers.) I love you, too, Billie Jenkins… potentially Halliwell if you say yes.
Her eyes go to the hand he holds and widen as they take in the ring he slipped on her ring finger. The beautiful ring sparkles as bright as her eyes as they go back to his. Stretching up, she reaches his lips in a kiss that said it all. A jingle in his head interrupts the couple momentarily. Their kiss breaks and his eyes open slightly.
Chris: Mom's calling. They found Reinhardt.
Billie: You in for some post proposal pandemonium?
Chris: All in, Pretty Girl. Forever and always.
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The familiar slightly musty scent of the Halliwell attic hits the couples nostrils as they enter his childhood home. He takes in the sight of his mother flipping through the book while bouncing his baby sister on her hip, Phoebe and Paige working on the potion at the table, and Leo and Wyatt sprawled across the floor playing with matchbox cars. His mother's voice brings his attention back to her.
Piper: There you are. *smiles*
Chris: Yeah, sorry we're late, mom.
Leo: How was the vacation?
Chris: *looking at Billie with a smirk* Pretty good. We went snorkeling, surfing, rock climbing, skydiving, snowboarding…
Billie:*Smiling back practically reading his mind* Shopping in Milan, sightseeing in Paris, boating in the Bahamas.
Chris: Oh yeah, (mock thinking) and what was that last thing?
Billie: Hmm… I believe we got engaged.
They say the words so coyly that the family takes a second to realize what they said. Four sets of eyes shoot up in sync to see Billie holding out her hand with a ring on her finger. Phoebe squeals, and races forward wrapping the two in a bone crushing hug. Congratulations and excitement erupts through the family circle. As the women fawn over the ring and details, the Halliwell men talk.
Leo: *to Wyatt* Can you tell your big brother congratulations.
Wyatt: Congwratewation Kwiss
Chris: (scooping up his little brother in his arms) Thanks Wyatt. (to his dad) Hey, I'm sorry… about what I said before. I didn't mean-
Leo: Don't worry about it, Chris. Love makes us do crazy things.
Chris: You could say that again, dad.
The man that was once an Elder smiled like a little boy on Christmas at his son calling him dad again and it only grew as he realized that what every parent dreams just came true for him. His son, Christopher Halliwell, is happy, healthy, and back with his family where he should be.
Leo: You never told me what you asked the Tribunal for.
Chris: It's funny actually. I asked to be a Halliwell again and they told me it was already Halliwell blood in my veins. Then I asked to be your whitelighter. They granted my request and they didn't hesitate. I hazard to ask and they said all I did was speed up time because it was inevitable for me to return to my family because that's where my destiny is.
Leo: Who'd of thought?
Chris: (nodding over to Billie) she did.
Time. Time is an enigma. Nobody knows that better than Christopher Halliwell. The Tribunal had just given him the first key to his destiny and he knows it's him that must do the rest of the unlocking. We all get the same number of hours in a day but times teaches us all different lessons. For Chris the lesson is simple. Family is the one thing that defies time. Blood bonds don't break. Christopher is a HALLIWELL No matter the time.