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TWENTY-ONE

Piper, Phoebe, and Paige sat looking at each other. They were sitting in the attic of the manor and Piper had an open yearbook on her lap. They all noticed they were once again their adult selves.

“What happened?” Paige asked. “The last thing I remember was orbing us out of the factory.”

“The enchantment must have run its’ course,” Piper said. “When it did, we were returned to the future. Or more correctly, our present.”

“That’s what Grams thought, too,” Leo said, standing at the door to the attic. “Welcome back.”

“You knew this was going to happen?” Phoebe asked.

“I was there, too, remember?” asked Leo.

“That’s why you left this morning,” Piper said. “You knew this was the day we went back.”

“Yes,” Leo said. “I decided to get out of the way so I wouldn’t change anything. As you saw, it was very important that you opened that book today. By the way, you have some visitors.”

Leo stepped to one side and two women stepped into the attic. Although now older, the sisters had to no trouble recognizing them.

“Michelle, Carrie,” Piper said. “What are you doing here?”

“Leo told us what was going on,” Michelle said. “We thought the two of us should be the first ones to meet with you. The others are waiting downstairs.”

“Others?” questioned Paige. “What others?”

“Our moms,” Michelle said. “And Karen, Amanda, and Meg, too. We never got the chance to thank you for what you did for us. You came back here as soon as we orbed out of the factory.”

“We really didn’t do that much,” Phoebe said. “We didn’t have any powers, remember?”

“Well, if it wasn’t for you,” Carrie said, “we wouldn’t have known what was going on. I know Michelle and I in particular are very happy you did.”

“You know,” Piper said, “I don’t remember that ever happening. I do remember that Mrs. Logan suddenly retired and moved away. But I remember that period totally different.”

“So do I,” Phoebe said. “And we never did discover who cast that enchantment in the first place.”

“I might be able to help there,” Leo said. “Let’s go downstairs. There are a few things I’ve been waiting for this day to tell all of you.”

EPILOGUE

Penny Halliwell stood in the attic of the manor looking through a book. Piper had only brought it home the day before. In the months since defeating the warlock hunter, Penny had waited for the day Piper would bring this particular book home from school.

“Leo,” she called into the air.

After a moment, Leo orbed in.

“Hello, Penny,” said Leo. “You’re looking good.”

“It’s been quiet lately,” responded Penny.

“How are Piper and Phoebe?” Leo asked. “I imagine they must have a lot of questions about the few days missing from their memories.”

“No, no questions,” Penny said. “A small spell gave them some general memories of those days. Nothing elaborate. Pretty soon those memories will integrate themselves with their real memories. They won’t have any questions because they won’t have any lost days.”

“That’s probably best,” Leo said. “I assume you called me for something besides to tell me that.”

“Yes,” said Penny, handing the book to Leo. “This is the yearbook Piper said was enchanted. I’ve been thinking about it a lot. Obviously someone friendly put the enchantment on it.”

“So you plan to do it?” Leo asked.

“No, I can’t,” Penny said. “Once I pass, any spells or enchantments I’ve cast will be negated. So it would be a waste of time for me to do it.”

She handed a piece of paper to Leo.

“Here’s all the information Piper, Phoebe, and Paige told me about,” Penny said. “All the circumstances present that caused the vortex to open.”

“You know I can’t do it,” Leo said. “I’m just a White Lighter. I don’t know of anyone powerful enough to do it.”

“The Elders can,” Penny said.

“I’m not sure they will,” Leo said.

“Of course they will,” Penny responded. “It happened. That means they did it. Please, just ask them.”

“Well, it can’t hurt to ask,” Leo said. “I’ll bring it back as soon as they’re done with it.”

Leo orbed out and Grams just smiled. Then she turned and headed downstairs. She may not be able to say anything to the girls. But she could look in on Paige covertly from time to time. After all, it was her responsibility to watch over and protect her granddaughters. All of them.

The End

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