Chapter five
May (Dropping out of School)
Paige and Henry were chasing their wild twins all over the house. Tamora and Kat were overly excited about their birthday party that afternoon. They were officially five years old.
The usual guests were invited of course. Paige's father Sam was also invited, but no one knew if he was going to come. The twins personally invited their friends: Alyssa, Brady, Emily Eva and Noah.
The party finally began at one. The kids began playing a weird made up game. The adults sat around and talked. Sam did come.
"Since I've been away so long, give me an update on the girls" Sam said.
"Well they're partners in crime, little rebels" Paige said.
"They're pretty good in school though" Henry added.
"How are the pregnancies" Sheila asked.
"Only two months to go. Austin and I have decided to name her Ginny, her middle is Christy after my sister, the good in my sister" Billie informed.
"That's cute. I'm five months, and we've just found out I'm having a boy" Prue revealed.
"Really, I thought boys were incredibly rare in your family" Darryl stated.
"They are, we were all shocked too" Prue said.
"Any name ideas yet" Billie asked.
"Nope. I do want to carry on the P legacy. I do know his middle name, but I'm not telling until he's born" Prue answered.
For supper Tamora wanted pasta but Kat wanted chicken. After a five minute argument they agreed on pizza. Henry order the pizza and served everyone when it arrived.
After supper it was time for cake. Paige and Henry approached the table singing and holding the cake. They placed the cake down on the table in-front of the twins. This year Paige and Henry made sure the twins blew out the candle at the same time, to avoid the fight they had the previous year.
After cake it was time for the twins to open their presents. Tamora got some: rock star costumes, books, clothes, toys and a copy of the movie tangled. Kat got some: Princess costumes, books, pajamas, toys and a copy of the movie Ice age.
The twins spent the rest of the party playing dress up with their friends, brother and cousins. At seven the party ended and the babies went to bed. An hour later the others went to bed.
On Monday the kids went to school like every Monday. During the third Period a situation occurred in kindergarten. Every day the children took turns picking out a book for story time. Tamora approached the book shelf and picked out a book.
"Oh I'm sorry Tamora, its Vicky's turn to pick a book" Mrs. Wellington said.
"No, it's my turn" Tamora corrected calmly.
"No its not, put the book back please" Mrs. Wellington asked.
"She's right, it's her turn" Kat stood up for her sister.
"That's right" P.J. and Melinda agreed.
"That's enough girls, Tamora put the book back and join us, or go to your table and miss the story" Mrs. Wellington laid out the choices.
Tamora threw the book at Vicky then stomped to her table. Siding with Tamora, Kat, Melinda and P.J. joined her. The four of them talked together and paid no attention to the story that Vicky picked.
Things went downhill for Chris too. His teacher told everyone to get into groups. Chris remained in his seat and looked around. No one even looked at him to invite him into their group.
"Chris is there a problem" Mr. Andrews asked.
"I don't have any friends to join" Chris explained.
"Chris just join any group" Mr. Andrews said.
"No I can't" Chris whined.
"Chris if you insist on acting like a four year old, you can go join your sister for the rest of the class" Mr. Andrews stated.
Chris got up and left the class room. He made his way to the kindergarten room. When he arrived he explained the situation to Mrs. Wellington. Then he joined his sister and cousins at the table where they exchanged stories.
Wyatt has his own situation. He was working at his desk when Wesley came over to him. Wesley, for no reason, pushed Wyatt off his chair. Wyatt got up and punched Wesley in the nose, this made Wesley cry.
"Wyatt office now" Mr. Dawson ordered.
"But he pushed me first" Wyatt sobbed.
"I don't want any excuses, go to the office now" Mr. Dawson demanded pointing to the door.
Without another word Wyatt stormed off to the office. There Wyatt sat in the naughty kid chair, while the sectary, who already knew the story, called Piper. Wyatt was then informed to wait there and that Coop was on his way to pick him up. He was suspended for the rest of the day.
When the lunch bell rang Chris, Melinda, P.J. and the twins held hands and snuck out of the classroom. They spotted Wyatt in the office and paid him a visit. Wyatt told them why he was there.
"Come with us" P.J. offered.
"What are you talking about" Wyatt asked.
"We're dropping out of school" Melinda whispered in Wyatt's ear.
"Come with us" P.J. offered again.
"I'm in, Kat freeze the office" Wyatt whispered.
Kat obey and swung her hands forward to freeze the office. They looked around then orbed/beamed to the park. When Coop arrived the sectary was thawed out and panicky searching for Wyatt.
"Oh Mr. Halliwell, your nephew was just here, he suddenly disappeared. Your daughter and her cousins came in, then they were all gone when I looked up" The sectary explained.
"No worries, they can't be far, I'll go find them" Coop said.
Coop walked into the hallway and checked to make sure the coast was clear. He then beamed in the children. They all looked surprised and nervous.
"Explain" Coop ordered sternly.
"We…We were in the bathroom" Tamora lied.
"Oh Really? All six of you, in the same bathroom at the same time" Coop questioned.
"We were in the girl's bathroom, they were in the boys" Melinda said.
"Plus there are stalls in each bathroom" Chris added.
"Yeah ok Whatever, Chris I suggest you go enjoy your recess, girls you to. Wyatt you're coming home with me" Coop directed.
Chris and the girls pretended to obey. Coop signed Wyatt out and brought him home. Chris and the girls orbed/beamed back to the park. At the manor Wyatt was in the magic proof room on time out for 9 minutes.
About fifteen minutes later Coop revived another call from the school. Coop answered the phone while putting Payton down for a nap. The school informed him Chris and the girls never came back from recess. Coop lied and told them he had brought them home with Wyatt. When he hung up the phone, Coop left Payton's room and beamed in the sneaky school ditching children.
"The school called, why did you not go back to class" Coop asked.
"No comment" P.J. replied.
"Go to your rooms. No orbing, beaming, teleporting, projecting, walking, running, jogging, skipping, crawling, dancing or hopping out of this house" Coop ordered making sure he left no loop hole.
"Technically it's a manor" Melinda corrected
"Now!" Coop demanded getting inpatient.
The kids nodded and quickly orbed/beamed to their rooms. Coop called the others at work and told them situation. He then took a deep breath and sat down on the couch. Not long after Prue arrived home With Henry Junior and Parker.
"Hi daddy" Parker greeted Coop with a hug.
"Hi baby doll, I missed you" Coop said and placed Parker on his lap.
"Is Andy home" Prue asked taking Parker's bag off her.
"No he just left to help one of his charges, and Payton's taking a nap" Coop informed.
"Hi uncle Coop" Henry Junior said.
"Hey buddy, did you have fun today" Coop asked as he placed Henry on his other lap.
"You bet, I made one mommy a necklace for mother's day" Henry stated holding up a string necklace with pieces of macaroni on it.
"I made one for mommy too" Parker said.
"Wow those are beautiful, good job" Coop praised them.
An hour later Piper got home from her restaurant at the same time Leo orbed home from magic school. Piper went to deal with Wyatt, While Leo dealt with Chris and Melinda.
"Wyatt I'm very disappointed in you, you know better than to hit" Piper stated.
"Mom please let me explain" Wyatt asked.
"Go ahead I'm listening" Piper replied.
"Wesley came over to me and pushed me out of my chair for no reason, that's why I punched him."
"Ok I can tell you're telling the truth, I'll call the school and report it. I'll do everything I can to make sure he doesn't lay another finger on you. However hitting or punching is never an answer, so for that you're grounded for the rest of the day. That means no TV, and no friends over" Piper stated.
"Ok that's fair" Wyatt agreed.
Piper hugged Wyatt then left his tom himself in his room. Piper joined Leo, Chris and Melinda in Melinda's room. Leo had decided to let them off with a warning. Together Piper and Leo warned them about what would happen if they left school without permission again.
When Phoebe hot home, she and Coop dealt with P.J. They too decided to let her off with a warning. Paige and Henry however dealt with their daughter differently. Knowing a warning would have no effect on them, the twins were grounded for the rest of the day.
Wyatt and the twins were only allowed to leave their rooms for supper and bathroom breaks, which wasn't cruel since they all had a million toys and books in their rooms. The other kids were playing outside with Andy and Prue, the grounded kids were given the option to join them. This was while Piper made supper and while Phoebe and Paige set the table.
Apparently the kids had not learned their lessons. As soon as they got off the bus they ran down the street. Once they were out of sight, they orbed/beamed to the park. It just so happened Prue had taken Payton to the park to take pictures of her.
"So this is where you all disappeared to yesterday" Prue said to the guilty looking kids.
"Auntie Prue, Funny Story… you see the bus dropped us off here…and" Wyatt began.
"Save it, I'll give you two choices. Go back to school and I won't tell, or come home with me and be in big trouble" Prue stated.
"We'll go home" Melinda decided and the others nodded.
"Ok what happened at school" Prue asked.
The kids told her the stories.
"So you dropped out of school because of: not getting to pick a book, being sent to kindergarten for whining, and getting in trouble for something you did do" Prue repeated.
"No it's because the school wasn't fair. It was Tamora's turn to pick a book, Mr. Andrews could have put Chris in Chris in a group instead of sending him to kindergarten, and Wesley hut me first and he didn't even get in trouble for pushing me" Wyatt explained.
"Ok, Tamora you could have doubled checked the board that says whose turn it is on which day, you could have been wrong" Prue stated.
"Oh I never thought of that" Tamora admitted.
"Chris your teacher allows you and your classmates to get into groups on your own, because you need to learn how to socialize and build your confidence. You could also make new friends by being in a group" Prue explained.
"Oh I guess it could be a way to make friends" Chris realized.
"Wyatt you can't run away from your problems. If someone is hurting you tell an adult. You told your mom and she will deal with it. Revenge will not get you anywhere and neither will running away" Prue told Wyatt.
"You're right" Wyatt admitted.
"Now school hasn't started yet, if I bring you will you stay at school" Prue asked.
The kids nodded and got into their new van with Prue and Payton. Prue dropped them off and hugged them good bye. The kids went to class, and Prue returned to the park with Payton.
It turned out Tamora was wrong, she hugged Vicky after apologising to her. Chris was asked to join a group again, and this time he did and discovered he had a lot in common with a boy named Kyle. Wyatt apologised to Wesley without being told to, even though Wesley didn't apologise back. Piper did call the school and in result Wesley got suspended, and Mr. Dawson made him sit beside him from then on.