Chapter 3.2 – A Family Affair

"Well, seeing as being myself isn't really an option," Andy began, "I was thinking I could use this glamour that I've used around San Francisco. It's never a good idea, when you are not supposed to let those you used to know realize you are alive, to look like yourself when out in the open in your hometown, so I had a look I liked to use when I thought someone who might know me would be around."

"I remember that," Paige commented, walking over to them, closely followed by her parents. "You were trying to teach me about when not to use magic, so you took me to the park. When we got there, you got this panicked look on your face and changed to look like someone else. Why did you do that?"

Andy thought back, trying to remember the specific incident. "Oh," he chuckled after a moment. "Yes. Now I remember. Darryl was in the park with his son, Michael. Much as I would've liked to talk to him, I knew I wasn't allowed to."

"Well, now you are," Paige reminded him with a smile. She turned her attention to Phoebe. "Do you have a list of who will be able to see them normal?"

Phoebe shook her head. "We're not planning on making one. The idea is to write the spell so that it allows them to decide and if they want, they can add people to that list later on."

Paige nodded approvingly. "Sounds like a good idea. I'd love to help, but Andy thinks my spells pretty much suck." She looked up at her parents. "Maybe Dad can help. He's pretty good with spells."

Phoebe grinned. "I'd love the help if you are willing."

John nodded. "Certainly. Andy's been a great help to our family. I'd enjoy the opportunity to return the favor."

Andy inclined his head. "Thank you."

"We're still trying to figure out what we want this spell to do," Phoebe told John. "You're welcome to listen, but it's mostly for Piper and Andy with me as scribe."

John looked at Prue sitting on Andy's lap, Cole sitting next to Phoebe, and Leo standing behind the couch near Piper. He grinned. "Sure. I think it's a family affair."

Phoebe looked around her and grinned up at him. "Yeah, that, too. Like I said, you are welcome. I'm just saying there probably won't be a lot for you to say." She looked at the three Matthews. "You guys are sort of family, too, so don't let a 'family affair' stop you from joining in."

"At the very least, I don't think there is space on the couch," Mary reminded her.

Phoebe laughed softly. "Yeah, that's true. This couch is pretty full." She looked around the attic for more chairs. Frowning, she said, "Perhaps we should go downstairs where there is more room or at least more seats."

"Don't forget to close the blinds," Piper told her. "Until we have this done we don't want to risk anyone looking in the windows and seeing either me or Andy." She glanced around at the stained-glass windows. "Up here that isn't likely to happen."

"I highly doubt anyone is out and around at this hour," Prue said, looking at the same windows. "It was already late when we tried to save Mary Jones. Actually, we should probably get some sleep and get back to this in the morning." She looked at the three Matthews. "Would that be all right with you? I'm sure we'll all think a little better then."