Originally written in 2008, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Charmed.
The Place: Quake Restaurant
The Time: 2008
"So, this is where you used to work," Paige said to Piper as she, Phoebe and Piper entered Quake.
"Yep," Piper replied. "I worked here for a year, until I decided to open P3," Piper replied. The three of them had decided on a "sisters only" night out, leaving Wyatt and Chris under the triple watch of Leo, Coop, and Henry.
"I kind of miss this place," Phoebe said as she looked around. "I wonder if anyone here will remember us."
"Hey, Piper!" a new voice said. The three sisters turned and saw a young man approaching them. "It's me, Doug. You remember, you helped me propose to Shelly."
"Oh yeah, I remember," Piper replied. "How are you two doing, by the way."
"Great," Doug said. "Shelly is expecting our second child in December. I'm the manager here now."
"Congratulations, you've earned it."
"Shelly and I have been to your club, it rocks," Doug said and then his eyes fell on her sisters. "I remember you, Phoebe, but I don't remember you." he said to Paige.
"That's because we never met," Paige replied as she shook Doug's hand. "I'm Paige Matthews, Piper and Phoebe's half-sister."
"Same mother, different father," Phoebe added. "Long story. We met Paige soon after Prue died.
"Yeah, Shelly and I heard about that," Doug said. "Sorry we didn't make it to the funeral."
"That's okay," Piper said. "So, do you have a table for us."
"Of course," Doug said. "Follow me."
OOOOOOOOOOO
Soon the three sisters were seated at one of the best tables in Quake and were given VIP treatment. "Wow, we should come here more often!" Phoebe said, looking at the menu.
"Yeah," Paige said slowly.
"What is it, sweetie?" Piper asked.
"It's just that you guys have so much history that I missed," Paige replied. "Sometimes... Sometimes I wish I could have been part of the family from the very beginning. Don't get me wrong, I loved my adoptive parents dearly, but there are times that I wonder how it would have been if I had grown up with you guys."
"Yeah, it sucks that the Elders would not have permitted Mom and Sam to be together, considering how much they loved each other," Phoebe said. "Sometimes, I think the Elders just plain suck!"
"Amen," Piper added. "Look at all the trouble they used to give me and Leo. They tried to take him away from me more than once. I'm just glad that Leo is mortal now, and no longer has to answer to them. He's too good for them!"
"You said it, sister!" Phoebe said.
"So, Elder bashing aside, I have some news," Paige said. "I'm pregnant!"
"WHAT!?" Piper and Phoebe said together.
"Yep, Henry and I found out the other day. You two are going to be Aunts!" Paige said with delight.
"Oh, Paige, congratulations!" Phoebe said and hugged her younger sister.
"Likewise," Piper said and joined in the hug. It was a happy time for the three of them.
"So, Pheebs, I guess this leaves you." Piper said.
"Well, Coop and I just got married last month," Phoebe replied. "Give us time, but I strongly feel that I am going to have that little girl I saw in the future."
"I know you will, Phoebe," Piper said, smiling.
"I'm glad we no longer have to worry about Demons coming through the door," Paige said. "We can raise our kids like a normal family."
"Yep, until they are ready to take up the fight. I think evil is in for another generation of getting its butt kicked!" Phoebe said.
"A toast," Piper said and raised her glass of water. "To the future!"
"The future!" the three sisters said at once and clinked their glasses. Once their meals arrived, they dug in. As she was eating, Phoebe took a long slow look around Quake. The place was full. One couple in a far corner caught her attention, a dark haired man and a red-headed woman. Damn! Phoebe thought. If those two don't look like... Nahhhhhh! Can't be!
"What is it, Phoebe?" Paige asked when she saw how distracted Phoebe was.
"It's nothing, Paige," Phoebe replied and returned her attention to her sisters. "Just thought I saw some people we knew a long time ago, but it can't be them. Let's just forget about it and enjoy our evening." So, the three sisters talked and laughed the evening away in Quake.
OOOOOOOOOOO
"I think Phoebe saw us, Rex," Hannah Webster said.
"So what if she did," Rex Buckland replied. "We are just enjoying a meal here, like they are.
"You don't think they'll want to make trouble for us?"
"No, why should they," Rex said, shaking his head. "We're free because of them, we no longer have to bow to the whim of whomever is running the Underworld. The Source, Zankou, the Triad, all gone to the Wasteland because of the Charmed Ones. Despite what happened all those years ago, I bear them no ill will."
"You're right, Rex," Hannah said. "Time to put the past to rest."
"Exactly, Hannah," Rex replied. "Time to look to the future. A new future for all of us."