So sorry for the long wait, lost the muse for this but also a lot of life happened. Hopefully will have another chapter up soon. Still working out how I want this story to go, so any suggestions please send them my way! Thanks to everyone who as commented and is still following this fic, I really appreciate it! Not proofread please ignore my mistakes! :)
Prue was waiting at her desk impatiently tapping her pen again the surface. Today she was supposed to be getting the DNA results confirming that Phoebe is in fact her long lost baby sister.
Every time the door opened Prue's breath would cease and she would freeze in place hoping it was the carrier from the lab. But with every entrance there was disappointment.
Andy tried helping by giving her a pep talk, getting her doughnuts, and lunch, and helping to fill in the missing notes on paperwork Prue had started but didn't complete.
It was just about time for her shift to end and Prue was crushed. She looked at Andy and all he could do was shake his head. Prue sighed and leaned back in her chair rubbing her face. Andy rubbed her shoulder, "Hey they are probably just backlogged. They should definitely be here by tomorrow, don't worry."
Prue looked at Andy with sad eyes but nodded, "Yeah tomorrow. I'll see ya Andy."
Prue grabbed her things and headed out of the building.
Prue unlocked her car, but turned around when she heard her name being yelled. Prue re-locked the car and walked towards Andy.
Prue was confused, "Andy what? What's wrong?"
Andy shook his head and said, "It's here. They just arrived. There is a package for you on your desk."
Prue gasped and took off through the parking lot and back upstairs to her desk. There sitting on the desk was a manila folder.
Prue quickly grabbed the folder and ripped the top open. She was scanning the page until her eyes found what she was looking for, 'DNA of one Phoebe Stanson, 60% of DNA is shared with Prudence Halliwell. Final report Full Siblings'
Andy was behind her waiting to see if Prue was about to have her heart broken. When she didn't move after reading all of the document Andy gently took the papers from her hands and placed them back on the desk. Andy pulled Prue into a hug and he felt her sob, "I found her. She found me. She's home"
Andy sighed in relief and held Prue tighter, "She's back where she belongs. Home, with you and Piper."
Prue chuckled and pulled away from the hug, "Piper is gonna flip."
Prue looked at the results one more time confirming their contents before placing them back into the manilla folder and heading back to her car to head home. During her drive home Prue couldn't stop smiling. She could only imaging Piper's face when she tells her the good news. And Phoebe. Phoebe, the baby, finally back home, finally back with her family.
Prue parked the car and could see Piper's Jeep parked outside. Prue grabbed her stuff and ran into the house. She slammed the door and called out to them , "Piper! Phoebe! Come in the living room!"
Piper wiped her hands on the kitchen cloth as she exited the kitchen and Phoebe bounced down the stairs as she too joined in the living room.
Piper looked at Prue like she was crazy, "What is up with you?"
Prue then placed the folder on the table and waited for Piper to pick it up and read it. When Piper got to the good part she gasped and threw herself at Phoebe, "You're finally home!"
Phoebe was confused for a second but soon understood the excitement. Phoebe slowly wrapped her arms around Piper's back and gave her a tight hug.
Watching the moment Prue's eyes began to water. She then put the rest of her things down and joined in on the hug, hugging Phoebe from behind and wrapping her arm around her collar bone holding her in a tight and loving hug.
Phoebe was starting to feel uncomfortable but decided to keep herself in the hug knowing that her… sisters, needed the comfort and contact.
When the oven beeped Piper jumped and said, "Oh!" running back to the kitchen.
Prue released Phoebe and led her over to the couch. Phoebe and Prue sat down and just stared at each other. Prue shook her head, "It's like I want to ask you so much about your life since you're 16, but my mind only remembers my little baby sister."
Phoebe smiled and chuckled slightly, "Well just ask, I mean if something is off limits I'll let you know."
Prue nodded, "Umm, gosh this is so stupid, I can't think of anything."
Phoebe smiled, "Look, I'm not going anywhere— so you have a question ask.. you don't it's cool."
Prue smirked, "When did you become the wise one?"
Phoebe smiled, "I was just born this wise."
Prue smiled at Phoebe and pulled her into a side hug, "You're home. You found your way home."
Phoebe smiled and snuggled into the embrace, "You know I used to watch my family, how they interacted with each other, how they loved each other. But for some reason I always felt I didn't belong. For some reason I always felt I was the outsider. I guess I know why now. I guess I always knew that I had a real family waiting for me. I'm glad my real family is you and Piper."
It's been two weeks since Prue, Piper, and Phoebe received their DNA results. In that time Prue has removed Phoebe from foster care, has become her legal guardian, and has formally made a complaint about Ms. Turner.
What Prue hasn't been able to do is get Phoebe and Phoebe's school files sent to the local high school; and un-enrolled at Long Ridge.
While Phoebe doesn't seem too bothered Prue and Piper worry about the 45 minute commute into the not so great area of Long Ridge.
Prue is at her desk on the phone with the school district, once again getting the run around, when a call to the station grabs her attention.
'Officers need backup. All hands on deck. We have a situation at Long Ridge high. Additional officers needed.'
Prue slams the phone down and grabs her jacket. Her captain looks at her with a knowing glance and gives her the ok to leave. Prue sighs in thanks and runs to her car, throwing it into drive and flipping the lights on.
Prue has officially crossed the tracks and is looking at hardship and struggle on every face she passes and at every abandoned building she drives past.
Prue arrives to the high school and seems many of the students standing outside talking amongst themselves. Prue parks her car and shows her badge allowing her access under the caution tape.
Prue looks around for Phoebe and doesn't see her at first but on the second sweep she sees a crouching Phoebe and a crying young teen.
Phoebe looks up and is a little surprised to see Prue standing there, seeing as she works all the way across town but decides to ignore that for a moment.
The teen tries to stop crying and snatches his hand away from Phoebe's, but Phoebe doesn't seem to mind.
The teen looks at Prue and says, "maldito policía."
While Prue doesn't know exactly what he said, she knows it wasn't kind nor was it praising her profession. What did surprise her was Phoebe's response, "¡Cuidado cabrón, ese mi hermosa." (watch it asshole, that's my sister.)
The teen nodded, "Lo siento", Phoebe just nodded an turned to Prue, "Hey, what are you doing here?"
Prue raised a eyebrow, "Well I heard there was a situation that required officers from all over San Fran to help with something here at Long Ridge— where my little sister happens to attend. So I came to see if you were alright and if I could take you home."
Phoebe smiled and nodded, "Anything is better than the bus" Phoebe then looked at the teen and said, "I told him I'd walk him home. He's a little shaken and didn't understand the orders the police were giving."
Prue nodded, "You want a ride?"
Phoebe shook her head, "Nah. But if it will make you feel better you can walk with us."
Prue nodded and stood followed by Phoebe and the teen. Phoebe confidently said, "Vamos, te llevo a casa y mi hermana viene también. Bien?" (lets go, I'm taking you home and my sister is coming too. Good?)The teen nodded and lead the way to his house in silence.
Along their walk Prue felt uncomfortable, completely out of her element, but Phoebe didn't seem to mind. She casually greeted people and ignored the yelling in the streets. When they arrived at the teens home the door flew open and a woman sobbed and threw her arms around the boy before looking him over. The woman then threw her arms around Phoebe and grabbed her face kissing her cheeks thank her repeatedly.
The woman handed Phoebe a rosary and hugged her again. Phoebe smiled and said something to the woman that Prue couldn't hear nor understand. The teen smiled and gave Phoebe a hug before heading inside and waving to Phoebe from the door.
Phoebe walked back to Prue and linked their arms and she lead them back to Prue's car.
The car ride was a silent one at first, but Prue couldn't handle it and caved. "I need to know. What happened today? Who was the boy? Are you really ok?"
Phoebe smiled appreciating the concern Prue had, "It was nothing unusual, just some gang bangers causing trouble. Only this time there was a teacher involved and everyone jumped to conclusions and next thing you know the cops are everywhere and we are being escorted out of the building. And the kid was Antony, he's a freshman, just moved here and doesn't speak English yet. The cops scared him and he hid where you found us. Apparently none of the cops on scene knew Spanish, so I stepped in and they kind of just forgot about really I'm fine. Did that cover everything?"
Prue sighed in relief, "Sort of.. How many other languages do you know? Cause I didn't know you could speak Spanish so well. Or Spanish at all…"
Phoebe smiled, "I know English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French — conversationally. But I can only read and write well in English and Spanish."
Prue looked at Phoebe in awe. Prue could only think about how Phoebe used to have a trouble pronouncing her own name much less other languages. How much is there to Phoebe that Piper and I have absolutely no idea about?
Phoebe noticed Prue's sad look and tried to help answer some questions, "Honestly the language exposure was probably one of the best things about foster care. I lived in a lot of homes and not all of them spoke English at home. The good ones helped to teach you and the not so great ones made you learn on your own but you learn kinda quick. And I used to have this thing where I couldn't pronounce the letter 'r' very well so it was nice to feel smart in other languages since I felt kinda silly talking sometimes in my own native language."
"Pwue" Prue said.
Phoebe lifted a brow in confusion. Prue smiled and explained, "You had trouble saying the 'r' in my name. Pwue. It's what you called me."
Phoebe smiled learning something about herself. She realized there is a whole life that she completely forgot about, but there are two people who can't seem to forget that life.
Before they knew it Prue was parking outside of the manor. Prue noticed Piper's car in the driveway and commented, "Seems Piper's home, she must have gotten out of class early."
Phoebe and Prue were walking up the stairs when the front door flew open and a frantic Piper threw herself at Phoebe.
Phoebe stumbled a bit before regaining her balance and wrapping her arms around Piper, "Hey, umm, nice to see you too."
Piper then squeezed Phoebe and then took a step back giving her a once over, "Are you ok?! I saw the news!"
Phoebe nodded, "Yeah, honestly it was all a big misunderstanding. Prue came and picked me up."
Piper sighed in relief, "Thank goodness", she then turned and slapped Prue in the arm. Prue shocked at the sting of the slap and grabbed her arm, "What the hell Pipe?!"
Piper then put her hands on her hips and said, "You didn't think to leave me a message on the phone saying, oh I don't know, I'm going to get Phoebe, Hey I have Phoebe— she's fine by the way…?! I've been worried sick. I even called the station, Daryl say the boss let you go early due to the issues at Long Ridge."
Prue at least looked truly sorry, "I'm sorry Piper, you're right, I should have called as soon as I knew Phoebe was ok."
Piper then nodded and smiled turning to Phoebe, "You heard it. I was right. I need to finish dinner and make a note of this moment. Prue Halliwell ADMITS I'm RIGHT!"
Piper re-entered the manor and heading straight to the kitchen.
Prue rolled her eyes and headed into the manor to see if Piper needed any help with dinner.
And Phoebe chuckled and went upstairs to her room to put her bag down and to change into more comfortable clothes.
Phoebe went back downstairs and followed the sound of laughter. Phoebe entered and say Piper's shirt covered in flour, that wasn't there a moment ago, along with Prue's semi-sorry smirk.
Phoebe looked at her two sisters before her eyes went wide and she was assaulted with two handfuls of flour to the face. Phoebe sputtered while Piper and Prue cackled. Phoebe then wiped the flour off her eyes and grabbed the sugar that was on the counter. Phoebe smiled and said, "Now this is war" before she threw the handful of sugar at her sisters.
The Halliwell sisters laughed throughout their impromptu food fight. Everything about this silly moment was perfect. The three siblings were back together and it was perfect.
