The next morning Prue was the first one up.
She made her cup of coffee and sat in silence reading the newspaper.
She looked outside, it was a beautiful day.
The sun was shining and the birds were chirping.
She heard small feet entering the kitchen.
She turned to see her youngest sister standing there, her dark hair all tussled and messed up from sleeping.
Prue's favorite part of the morning was just this moment.
Spending her quality time with the baby of the family.
Prue couldn't help but smile as she took the petite little one into her arms.
Penny just rested against Prue's chest while she continued to drink her coffee and read, occasionally planting a kiss on Penny's forehead.
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Piper woke up, she knew Prue would be up before her.
She got up and went downstairs.
She found Prue and Penny in their regular spot.
She peered around the corner and smiled.
It was so great how content Penny was just having Prue hold her.
Piper watched for a few moments longer before walking into the kitchen.
"Good morning oldest and youngest sister," Piper said hugging them both.
"What's for breakfast?" Penny asked.
"Ohh so that's all I'm good for?" Piper joked.
Penny nodded and both Prue and Piper laughed.
"I don't know baby, is French toast okay with you?" Piper asked.
Penny's eyes lit up, "Yay!" she jumped up and down.
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An hour passed and Penny, Prue and Piper had eaten breakfast.
"Prue, what are we going to do today?" Penny asked and Paige and Phoebe strolled in.
"Go shopping for a few things for camp! Is that okay with you?" Prue asked.
Penny nodded and went to watch morning cartoons.
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An hour later the girls were in the car heading to the mall.
"So you all need swimsuits, shorts, and a pair of tennis shoes?" Prue asked.
"Yes, and bras," Phoebe said.
"For me and Paige!" Phoebe laughed and poked Paige, who turned red with embarrassment.
"Shut up Phoebe," she said looking out the window.
"Hey! Paige, it's nothing to be embarrassed about!" Phoebe shot back.
Paige caught Piper's eyes in the front mirror.
Piper winked at Paige, who smiled back.
When they arrived Penny and Paige jumped out of the car quickly.
"Paige! Penny! Grab a hand, don't run like that!" Prue said quickly grabbing the youngest.
"I am 11! I don't need to hold a hand," Paige said pulling her hand out of Prues.
"Ok, but don't run and watch for cars." Prue said.
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"That is such a cute bathing suit!" Prue said to the black polka dot tankini Paige was trying on.
Piper was in the fitting room with Penny while Phoebe and Paige shared another.
"I like it!" Paige said. Phoebe came out in her tankini.
"Very cute Pheebs," Prue told her.
Phoebe was wearing a red and white bathing suit.
"I'm almost 15 Prue, can't I get a bikini?" Phoebe asked.
"Not in this lifetime," Prue answered with a wink.
"You and Piper wear them," Phoebe argued.
"Phoebe Jayne! When you are 16 or 17 maybe! But right now, NO!" Prue said back in a harsh but funny tone.
Phoebe rolled her eyes, "Boo you!" she said to Prue.
"Close the door! I want to try on more clothes!" Paige said impatiently.
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"Hungry?" Piper asked Penny.
Penny shook her head, her dark brown, almost black hair was pulled up into a pony tail, which swished on her head.
"You're so cute," Piper said. Penny shrugged innocently her green eyes glistened in the light.
"I cannot help that!" she said with a giggle.
Piper laughed and kept walking.
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When they returned to the manor Penny was fast asleep.
Prue picked her up and the sisters walked into the house.
"Paige and Phoebe, take all of your clothes and fold them away in your suitcases okay?" Prue whispered.
She set Penny on the couch and covered her in a blanket. Normally the 6 year old would take a nap in the afternoon, but not lately.
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Prue and Piper went into the kitchen and sat at the table.
"How are you Pipes?" Prue asked.
"I'm great Prue! How are you?" she asked.
"Wonderful, things are going so well! It took us a long time to get used to being in charge but I think we're doing a great job, don't you sis?" Prue asked smiling big.
"I do!" Piper said in total agreement.
"We are doing the best that we can, and our sisters are doing so much better, life is great!" Piper finished and Prue nodded, "Things are good," She said resting her head on Piper's arm.
"I love you Piper," Prue said.
"I love you too Prue, we're in this together"