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(Scene: In the kitchen of the manor. Piper was doing the washing up while Prue was on the phone about her recent assignment.)
Prue: I’m sorry Mrs. Lee. I was too concentrating on the close shot that I didn’t notice your bra strap was revealing itself.
(Prue saw Piper giving her a weird look and she shrugged her shoulders in surrender.)
Prue: Ok Mrs. Lee, how about doing a re-shoot tomorrow Yes, all cover in my own expenses I’ll make sure that my assistant and I will definitely look out more closely for…err revealing assets.
(Prue threw a rag at Piper when she laughed at her words.)
Prue: Look, I’m really terribly sorry for the inexcusable mistake. I give you my word, tomorrow’s shoot will be the best you have ever taken privately yes and I’ll see you the first thing in the morning…bye.
(Prue shut off the phone and rolled her eyes, throwing up her hands in defeat.)
Piper: Getting very upset over a loose bra strap
Prue: I have never come across such an antique woman in my life.
Piper: Antique
Prue: Ya no exposure, no sexy pose imagine she insisted on wearing her so-called traditional costume, that red flowery cheongsam.
Piper: Chinese…very Phoebe’s type.
Prue: But her thighs are already showing Piper, why can’t she reveal a little more
Piper: Oh well, I think her best assets are specifically there, so no point letting the photographer work extra hard.
Prue: Piper…you’re mean.
Piper: Frank is a better word I’ll prefer.
Prue: Actually I can’t help but agree with you.
(The two sisters laughed heartily.)
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(Scene: Outside the manor, night has already fallen. Phoebe has just locked up her bicycle. Adjusting her backpack and carrying her books in both her arms, she walked with heavy steps to the door. Then she heard it, at first a low soft hiss. Phoebe turned around to track the source of the distracting sound, but she wasn’t about to go check it out by herself. For a moment she stood very still. Couldn’t see anything, Phoebe decided to hurry back into the safety of the manor and inform her sisters of the possible encounter they might have. Just as she took the first step, she saw it. Right in front of her, a black cobra with its hood opened, poised in position ready to attack. No wonder she couldn’t see it because of its blending colour. Phoebe despite her fright noticed that there was a white thing on its forehead, which she can’t quite see clearly under the dim condition. Shocked, she dare not move, dare not scream. Before she could react, the snake lunged forward. Phoebe jumped sideway but was too late. She felt a stinging pain on her right hand where she had tried shielding herself from the snake, and she dropped all her books on the floor. She turned to look at the attacker but it was nowhere in sight. Phoebe was frightened, the pain seemed to intensify with every passing seconds and her vision started to blur. Looking down on her hand, she saw two small punctured holes with blood slowly oozing out from it
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(Scene: Back to the kitchen of the manor.)
Prue: Oh, its already 8.30. Is Phoebe harassing the library again
Piper: She is having a test in a couple of days which is why I need to talk to you Prue, but you are always so occupied with this…small ‘rectangular thing.
Prue: I shall name it a camera.
Piper: Right.
Prue: I believe it’s about our sister Phoebe you wanna talk about.
Piper: And her studies. I know she is very serious about the degree thing.
Prue: I’m happy for her too. It’s a good sign and she is finally able to watch out for a brighter future.
Piper: Yes you’re right, but I can’t stop worrying about her Prue, I mean look at the time. She has been out in the library at 8 in the morning and after 12 hours, she isn’t back yet. I hope she hasn’t brought a sleeping bag with her in case she thought the librarian wouldn’t mind at all.
Prue: I get what you mean but come on, she is old enough to take care of herself.
Piper: And we are much older to remember that it is still our responsibility to watch out for her.
Prue: Forget the age thing…come to think of it, she did look shaggy for the past few days.
Piper: It’s too exhausting and I don’t think her body mechanism can take it any longer. I hardly got the chance to talk to her since she started this marathon. That’s not a good sign and I want my talkative sister back.
Prue: Believe me, when it comes to body talk, Phoebe is the best.
Piper: Prue…I’m serious here. You have to talk to her.
Prue: Why me I thought you are always the one to do the smooth talking and I handle all the bad cases Switching roles now
Piper(Hit Prue playfully on her arm): Stop fooling around with our conversation.
Prue: Ok ok, I will have a talk with Pheebs when she comes back…you have to do the backing up though.
Piper: I have always played that part haven’t I
(They heard the front door closed.)
Phoebe: …Piper (Soft but audible)
Piper: In the Kitchen. Pheebs, how’s the day at the library Have you been starving yourself
(Prue and Piper waited for Phoebe to appear at the kitchen but she didn’t.)
Prue: Phoebe Are you outside
Piper: Pheebs
Phoebe:…help me.
(Prue and Piper heard their sister’s soft cry for help, they didn’t hesitate. Prue sprang from the chair and Piper ran quickly round the corner nearly colliding with Prue herself. They saw Phoebe sitting on the floor by the door. They knelt down beside her, it was then they saw how pale and sickly she looked.)
Prue: Oh god.
Piper: Phoebe Oh my…what happened to you
(Prue hurried off to make an emergency call.)
Phoebe: Piper.
Piper(Quickly wrapped her arms around Phoebe): What is it What happened Why are you like this when I saw a different you just this morning
Phoebe: …I have been (Breathing in big gasp and wincing in pain)
Piper(Wiping off Phoebe’s perspiration): It’s ok honey, Prue is on the phone now.
Prue (Came running back): The doctor is on the way.
Phoebe: …snake.
Prue/Piper: Snake
Prue: Pheebs, were you bitten by a snake
(Phoebe lifted her right hand showing the two punctured holes. Only now, there was a blackish mark surrounding it and it looked threateningly swollen.)
Piper: Oh my god.
Prue: I’ll get a rope or something (Ran off again)
Piper: And call the ambulance!
Phoebe: Piper.
Piper: Yes sweetie, I’m here.
Phoebe: It’s a cobra.
Piper: A cobra!
Phoebe: a black one with this white mark on its head.
Piper: Oh god Prue! Hurry up! Damned the paramedics, they better get their ass here fast Pheebs, lets get this bag off you first.
(Piper carefully helped Phoebe took off the backpack that was slung over her shoulders. Prue came back with a nylon string.)
Prue: Tie this around her upper arm, stop the venom from spreading any idea what kind of snake you saw Pheebs
Piper: Cobra.
Prue: What!
Piper: Quick, help me with her jacket.
(Both girls worked quickly to get Phoebe’s right arm out of the jacket. She was by then very much in pain and she grabbed Piper’s hand so tightly that her nails dug into her skin. Then Prue tied the nylon string firmly around Phoebe’s upper arm.)
Prue: This should hold until helps arrive. Phoebe, how are you feeling
Piper: Phoebe Please don’t scare me.
Phoebe: …I’m cold I’m really cold.
(Prue and Piper hugged their sister to give her some warmth, carefully not to touch her injured hand. Barely seconds later, Phoebe’s body started going into convulsion. Prue and Piper cried on seeing how terrible their sister looked and felt. They kept shouting her name and tried to hold on to her. As quickly as it started, it stopped. Phoebe leaned unconsciously on Piper’s side, unresponsive to her older sisters call
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(Scene: At the hospital, Prue and Piper were sitting in the waiting room slightly crowded with anxious looking people like them. They were holding each other’s hands and Piper’s finger kept lingering at the scratch marks where Phoebe’s own nails had dug into her. A doctor came in and he looked around.)
Doctor: Phoebe Halliwell’s family
(Prue and Piper had already jumped up at the mention of Phoebe.)
Prue: She is our sister…how is she
Piper: Did she receive the antidote for the snake’s bite already
Doctor: Your sister is currently still in trauma 3. Her condition is considered stabilized.
Prue: Considered
Doctor: We gave her the antidote, eased her pain and the swelling went down a little. We have taken every possible test to find out whether traces of poison still remain inside her body.
Piper: But you said she has taken the antidote, it should have neutralized everything right
Doctor: Normally the case Yes. But we just want to be sure. This is the first time we handle a snake’s bite situation. Count your sister’s lucky star that our management decided only recently to keep a limited stock of vaccines just in case.
Prue: When will the test results be out
Piper: Can we see her now
Doctor: Tomorrow morning you will know what I know. Right now, the patient is running a temperature and is still unconscious. You can stay around if you want.
Prue: Thank you doctor.
Doctor: I’ll reach to you as soon as I know something.
(Prue gave a waved of thanks and managed a smile since after Phoebe’s accident. She and Piper hurried down to trauma 3. Phoebe was lying on the bed, a towel on her forehead, IV tubes on her arm and a bandage on her right hand.)
Piper (Touching Phoebe’s free arm): Hi sis we are here right now.
Prue: Pheebs, if you can hear us, you won’t be alone for tonight, I promise.
(Seeing no response and watching Phoebe breathing, both Prue and Piper felt very upset over their own helplessness. Piper took off the towel from Phoebe’s head, immersed it in the cold ice water right next to the bed and slipped it back on her head.)
Piper: Prue she looks so terrible, she must have experienced a lot of pain.
Prue: She got the antidote, she has to be all right. We just have to help cool off this temperature and everything will turn out fine she will be discharge by tomorrow.
Piper: If the doctor’s worry is only a blank cheque.
Prue: Piper, Phoebe will be fine.
Piper: But it wasn’t a while ago. She can’t breathe properly, her hand was so swollen and black, her face showed all the agony I can’t feel damned it, I’ll call the pest busters, I’ll make sure they hunt down that damn snake which bit my sister. I’ll have them peel its skin and made it into a nice leather bag for Phoebe.
Prue: The snake is not a pest honey but you’re right. That thing has got to be exterminate before someone else get hurt we have been warlock free for a month now, why does this have to happen and to Phoebe.
Piper: She seems to get hurt more easily than the two of us. I don’t think I’ll ever stop worrying about her.
Prue: Remind me who’s the youngest.
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(Scene: Two days later, back at the manor in Phoebe’s room, with Prue and Piper trying to make her as comfortable as possible.)
Phoebe: Prue just go for your shooting session with this Mrs. Lee. Piper is here with me and I’m feeling all right already.
Prue: No, you’re not. You still have a temperature and four hands are better than two.
Phoebe: I have absolutely no problem moving around and although I’m a right-handed, I still have my left one.
Prue: Don’t argue.
Phoebe: Piper.
Piper: Pheebs right Prue. You already postpone Mrs. Lee’s session for two days. I personally don’t think it is very nice. Anyway, I won’t be back to P3 for another couple of days, so Phoebe is in a good pair of hands now. Just go, shoot and be back for dinner with us.
Phoebe: Ya…maybe you can get to feed me then.
(The three sisters laughed.)
Prue: Well if you guys insisted, but Piper.
Piper: I’ll call if anything crops up.
Prue: That’s what I’m gonna say and Phoebe.
Phoebe: I’ll be in dreamland after you left.
Prue: Good. (Pecked a kiss on Phoebe’s forehead and reluctantly walked out)
Piper: Ok sis, time for you to do some eye shutting.
Phoebe: Again I’m not a sleeping beauty you know well a beauty yes, but not very much into the sleeping part yet.
Piper: The doctor said.
Phoebe: Ok ok, I’ll sleep but only for an hour or two. I still have to catch up with my missing tutorials.
Piper: Pheebs, will you stop thinking about school for at least temporary
Phoebe: Can’t help it. It’s all in our genes. Prue got it and you too.
Piper: Ok wait here, I’ll go and get you a glass of milk. It will help you sleep better and longer.
Phoebe: No thanks if it’s one glass with extra helpings. I’ll just be a good girl and snore a bit.
Piper: Good.
(Piper tucked Phoebe in, watched her for a while and left the room.)
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(Scene: Prue was at Mrs. Lee’s place with her assistant, she was busy snapping shots here and there. Some time later, Prue and her assistant were packing their equipments.)
Mrs. Lee: So Miss Halliwell.
Prue: Prue.
Mrs. Lee: Prue may I ask how is your sister
Prue: She is recuperating, no traces of poison and thanks for the kind thought.
Mrs Lee: Bitten by a cobra she sure is one lucky girl.
Prue: Ya err Mrs. Lee, the shots will be ready probably two or three days later. But if you are in a hurry for the review, I’ll get someone else to do the developing.
Mrs. Lee: You can take your time Prue, I understand. It’s a very warm feeling that you care for your sister so much.
Prue: Yes, the three of us are very close especially when we know we are special to one another.
Mrs. Lee: That’s a nice expression.
Prue: You have no idea.
(Suddenly there was a scream outside the house. Prue and Mrs. Lee were shocked.)
Prue: Dana
(Prue rushed out to her assistant’s aid. Only when she was by her side that she realized what had caused her to scream. There was a snake poised in front of her, a black cobra with a white thing on its forehead. Mrs. Lee stopped shortly behind the two girls, as shocked as them.)
Prue: Oh my god.
(As Prue held a trembling Dana in her arms, she was about to use her powers when a man appeared in front of them. He held out a flute, put it to his mouth and blew. A melodious music flowed out from the instrument. Shortly after, the cobra relaxed and seemed to be responding to the music. Soon it glided away without hurting anyone. The man was about to leave when Prue stopped him.)
Prue: Excuse me do you own the snake (The man just looked at Prue.)
Prue: My sister was bitten by I believe a similar snake two days ago, and I’m very wondering if it did a little sight-seeing by itself (The man still looked at Prue without answering.)
Dana: Do you think English may not be his cup of tea Prue
Prue: I thought maybe he understood some and could probably sign something back.
Mrs. Lee: He’s deaf and mute let me be your translator.
(Mrs. Lee stepped forward and used sign language with the man. After a few minutes, the man left but not before Prue noticed that he was dressed from head to toe in black with a white design of three ‘fang-like thing printed on his front shirt, joining to form a spiral-like picture.)
Prue: Who is he Mrs. Lee
Mrs.Lee: Oh Sunja…his master is a long-time friend of mine but I don’t really know much about him except his special ability.
Prue: Special ability And what did Sunja say
Mrs. Lee: The snake does belong to his master, this one accidentally escaped from its confine during feeding time. But he is sure that the one your sister saw is definitely not under his care as he was carrying them in a bag all along.
Dana: Err did you just say them
Mrs. Lee: That’s what he sighed to me. Three actually.
Prue: Sunja and his master keep snakes as a hobby
Mrs. Lee: His master Mr. Abbas, is from from Eygpt and he is in his family traditional line as a snake charmer.
Dana: That explains Sunja’s using of a flute.
Prue: Ok, I have heard about snake charmers it’s just this white thing on his shirt, what does it signify My sister said she saw something like one of them too, and I don’t really believe in coincidence.
Mrs. Lee: Oh, that. I was curious too and Mr. Abbas said that it is a symbol of his practice the white fang of devil.
Prue: The white fang of devil
Dana: That sounds a little evil.
Prue: Can you fill me in more than that Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Lee: I’m sorry Prue, I don’t have the practice of intruding into people’s business. Sunja and Mr. Abbas are here on business performing-wise, and due to our family decades of friendship, I am oblige to provide them a shelter however much I drag at the idea of snakes roaming in my premises.
Prue: Just one more thing Mrs. Lee what is this special ability you are talking about
Mrs. Lee: …Mr. Abbas is able to talk with snakes and they seem to understand what he wants. And believe me, I have seen what it can do for him.
(Prue noticed the fear look in Mrs. Lee’s eyes but she wasn’t about to implore any further.)
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(Scene: In one the rooms of Mrs.Lee mansion, a man of black complexion was sitting cross-legged, eyes closed like in deep meditation. There was a basket in front of him, slightly opened. Out of somewhere, a black cobra appeared. It glided its way towards the man but he made no attempt to move from his trance. Slowly, the snake just glided back into the basket and at this moment, Sunja came in. He knelt down in front of the man and bowed his head low as in respect.)
Abbas: She’s suspecting already clever girl (He reached into the basket and carried out a black cobra, actually there were three of them inside. He cuddled it for a while you disappointed me you should have done what I have told you on second thoughts, it wasn’t really your fault. It’s the powerful will of survival the will of the charmed ones.
(Sunja looked up at his master, he was especially fearful of his master’s odd design on his forehead, the drawing of three white fangs joining at the center, like a spiraling blade of a ninja’s weapon, the throwing star. And his eyes were that of a snake
Abbas: Soon, she will become one of us not dead yet…not until she served her purpose. Ah I can smell the power already.
(Abbas smiled slyly, hidden within his mouth were two sharp fangs, just like a snake.)
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(Scene: Piper walked hurriedly into Phoebe’s room with a towel on hand looking anxious. Phoebe was on the bed, bathed in her own sweat, apparently in discomfort.)
Piper: Phoebe How are you feeling (Put the towel on her forehead.)
Phoebe: hot Piper I feel hot.
Piper: Does you hand hurt too Pheebs
Phoebe: a little.
(Piper put her hand on Phoebe’s forehead and frowned.)
Piper: This is no good, I’ll call Prue now.
(Just as Piper put down the phone after talking to Prue, someone pressed the doorbell. Piper hurried down the the stairs.)
Piper: Who is it (The doorbell answered her question.) Stop pressing already, I heard you!
(Piper wasn’t in a good mood especially her mind was occupied with Phoebe. She opened the door meaning to give whoever it was a piece of her mind, but she stopped short. The man standing at the door was none other than her own father, Victor Halliwell.)
Victor: Hello Piper don’t you recognize your old dad
Piper: Dad (Without a second word, Victor hugged Piper into his arms.)
Victor: Sure is nice to see you again Piper are we going to talk here
Piper: Oh…come in dad (Piper closed the door behind her.)
Victor (Looked around the house): Lingering memories.
Piper: Err what are you doing here dad
Victor: To see my girls of course I missed you all and don’t you too
Piper: Yes but this is not the right time.
Victor: It wasn’t always the right time for me to disappear and suddenly appear again heh
Piper: Dad, that’s not what I meant.
Victor: It’s ok honey I understand. So, where are the other two of my girls
Piper: Oh god Phoebe.
(Piper rushed up the stairs remembering that Phoebe was waiting for some help. Victor seeing Piper’s anxious looked followed closely.)
Victor: What is it Piper What’s with Phoebe Is she all right
Piper: Dad, I have no time to explain everything to you maybe you can consider leaving down your address and Phoebe and I will get back to you later.
Victor: Don’t keep something about my daughter from me, I’m her dad too.
Piper: And I’m her sister dad, it’s just that Prue is coming home any minute and she will not be happy to see you around.
Victor: I’m worry about Phoebe, myself later.
(Piper rushed into Phoebe’s room with Victor close behind. Phoebe was lying on the bed in a fetal position, eyes closed with right hand being clenched tightly. She seemed to be in great pain, moaning and bathed in her own perspiration.)
Piper: Oh no, Phoebe! Pheebs, what’s wrong with you (Touched her forehand but withdrew quickly) You’re burning up Phoebe.
Victor (Touched Phoebe’s forehead too): What’s the matter with you Piper Your sister is so sick and you let her stay in bed
Piper: What Dad! You just stepped into the house, you shouldn’t accuse what you are unaware of.
Victor: Then tell me Piper.
Piper: She’s been bitten by a snake but.
Victor: What!
Piper: It was two days ago and we just took her out from the hospital.
Victor: And I’m taking her back now.
Piper: Err dad.
(Victor refused to listen to Piper’s protest, he pulled Phoebe up and carried her in his arms. Then he walked out of the room and down the stairs with Piper very close behind.)
Piper: Dad maybe we should wait for Prue, she’s coming back any second and we can take her car.
Victor: Phoebe is so sick Piper, we have to get her to the hospital fast.
Piper: Oh Prue, are you any nearer now
(Just then, a screech was heard outside the manor, before Piper and Victor reached the front door, it was already opened. Prue hurried in but stopped short on seeing her father.)
Piper: Oh no…err Prue, say hi to dad.
Prue: What are you doing in my house
Piper: Our house Prue.
Prue: Whatever and where are you carrying Phoebe
Piper: Prue, we have to get Phoebe to the hospital quick, she’s burning up real fast and in great pain.
Prue: What (Went to Phoebe’s side and touched her forehead) Oh my god, I left her in your care and.
Piper: Prue! You are not going to be on dad’s side too are you
Prue: What.
Victor: Enough of these petty talk, just drive us and fast.
(With that, Victor hurried out of the house with Phoebe, Prue stood there and was about to argue further when Piper grabbed her by her arms and out of the manor.)
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(Scene: At the hospital waiting room, Prue and Piper were sitting on a couch while Victor was standing just nearby.)
Prue: What did you want this time
Piper: Prue.
Prue: What did you want from us again Another nice dinner and more catching up
Victor: I didn’t come back to have a row with you Prue, I just want to see my three daughters as a father would want it.
(Piper shook her head while Prue turned angrier.)
Prue: For more than 20 years you have disconnected and then you came back but left without saying goodbye. If you think you are going to do the same disappearing act again, well let me tell you, I’m not in for this mood right now and if I have to, something bad may happen and don’t let it happen.
Piper: Calm down Prue, we’re still very anxious about Phoebe.
Victor: What’s the matter with you Prue. Can’t stand the sight of old daddy .
Piper: No not this moment not now.
Prue: Should I not You feel that you weren’t needed before and let that feeling stay, I’m sure none of us need you now.
Victor: Say this to yourself but being the eldest doesn’t mean you have to make the decision for your younger sisters.
Piper: Dad please don’t use my name or Phoebe’s.
Victor: If I haven’t got to the manor on time.
Piper: Dad! We will take her to the hospital whether or not you came I have already called Prue and she was on the way too. But you just have to come and.
Victor: Messed everything up
Prue: Can’t find a word better than this.
Victor: Look, I wasn’t a good father because I ran away from my responsibility. But I hold on to the love I have for you girls.
Prue: Don’t you dare talk about loving us where were you when mom died Where were you when we are battling demons and warlocks Where were you when we were having our heart breaking moments
Victor: I’m sorry.
Prue: Is that what you are really good at heh Saying sorry will put the past behind Maybe to Phoebe she never have the chance to see or know what kind of a person you are she keeps to the very little hope that her father is a very nice man, full of romance what are you going to tell her Oops sorry, you figured everything so wrongly and dashed her only hopes of the man she thought so fondly of
Piper: Prue stop it. This is always getting nowhere. I’m sure he just wanted to stop by and say hello.
Prue: And he said it already but why is he still standing in the same room as we are
Victor: I know I will never get to change what you think about me no matter how hard I try. But can’t I at least get a chance Prue Piper I want to share and be at least responsible to what you girls are doing now.
Prue: You give up that right the moment you walked out of the house, the moment you walked out on your three little daughters!
(At this moment, the doctor attending to Phoebe walked in. Father and daughter stopped whatever they were arguing and pay attention to him.)
Piper: How is my sister
Doctor: She is fine.
Piper: Fine
Prue: How can she be fine Before we brought her in, she was burning up and in such pain.
Doctor: None of the symptoms you mentioned are found on her. She only has a slight temperature, is very tired but otherwise in a good condition. In fact she is awake asking to see her sisters and she can be discharge any moment now.
Victor: Are you sure there is no mistake doctor
Doctor: Who are you Related
Victor: Yes, I’m her father I was the one to carry her in and she was practically shivering in my arms.
Doctor: Don’t worry folks, a snake might have bitten her but that was days ago. Her system probably need more time to adjust to the helping antidote. A few more days and she will be jumping like a rabbit.
(Prue and Piper looked at each other. Both cannot help but remembering Phoebe’s cries of pain in the car half an hour ago.)
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(Scene: Back in the manor. Piper came out from Phoebe’s room and walked to where Prue was standing, which was not far away.)
Prue: How is she
Piper: Resting why are you standing here
Prue: There’s no room for me inside.
Piper: Dad is really worried about Pheebs.
Prue: Let’s just talk about Phoebe.
Piper: Ok she’s fine do you think the fever is acting up on her system She doesn’t remember about the pain before we brought her to the hospital.
Prue: What was the last thing she remember
Piper: After I watched her to sleep. She’s confused why she woke up in a different place.
Prue: This is getting weird. The poison couldn’t possibly give her amnesia and obviously it wasn’t an act she put on a while ago.
Piper: But I still think it has got to do with the snake thing.
Prue: Oh catch this. I saw this cobra at Mrs. Lee’s place.
Piper: What!
Prue: Nobody got hurt, then I saw this guy came out from nowhere, blew this flute and the snake beat it.
Piper: Heh A snake charmer if you are trying to say or were they more than just friends
Prue: I’ll select the first option but guess what I saw Exactly the white thing on its head, which Phoebe had described to us, and on that man’s shirt too... only different is there are three of them joining together at the center.
Piper: Whoa you think everything has something to do with this.
Prue: Sunja actually it is his master I’m more suspicious about.
Piper: He has a master so how is this connecting again Sorry, I can’t locate my smart wires.
Prue: This Abbas.
Piper: I figure that will be the master’s name.
Prue: Right. He has this special ability to talk with snakes, and get them to do his calling.
Piper: Ah heh ! Wait, did you just say.
Prue: There are three of them.
Piper: Oh, one already bitten our sister, we have no idea where it was, and now there are two more with deadly fangs out there doing what Choosing their next meal
Prue: Actually, I have a vivid idea where they might be.
Piper: Mrs. Lee’s place
Prue: You go look in the "Book Of Shadows" to see if you can find anything about snakes or the name Abbas, while I call Mrs. Lee to see if she can arrange for us to meet with.
Piper: Snaky man.
(Just as the two sisters were about to move out separately, there was a sickening thud from Phoebe’s room. They rushed in and saw Phoebe’s back facing them. Victor was sprawled on the floor at her foot.)
Piper: Phoebe
Prue: Honey, what happened
(Both sisters were about to go near her when Phoebe turned around. They stopped short and gasped. Phoebe looked evil, her pupils were all black, like that of a snake.)
Prue/Piper: Oh my god.
Piper: Prue look at her hand.
(Prue saw Phoebe’s injured right hand was of a blackened colour, right up to her wrist.)
Prue: Something is controlling our Phoebe, through that snake’s bite.
Piper: I can see that and she or whatever it is not looking very happy.
Prue: We got to do something before Phoebe gets hurt.
Piper: Or us and any idea how
(They backed out of the room with Phoebe advancing towards them.)
Prue: Phoebe, I know you are there somewhere, you have to take control. We are your sisters, we want to help you.
Piper: Isn’t it a bad idea to talk to not our Phoebe
(Just then, Phoebe lunged straight at them. Prue and Piper tried to jump aside but she managed to pull down Piper. She put her hands around Piper’s neck and attempt to strangle her. Prue regained her posture, gathered her hands around Phoebe’s waist and tried to pull her away from Piper but her strength was enormous. Phoebe reached up, caught Prue by her neck and flipped her over. Prue landed on her back and was stunned for a moment. Piper was already choking and Phoebe applied more strength on her neck. She was about to bite her when she was flung backwards, slammed against her room’s door. Prue ran to help Piper up while Phoebe picked herself up.)
Prue: Are you ok
Piper: Not when whatever thing is trying to strangle me.
Prue: Phoebe please, don’t let me do this.
(Phoebe stood up, looked angrier and ready to attack again.)
Prue: I don’t want to hurt you.
(Phoebe rushed towards Prue and Piper again. This time however, Prue was ready. She waved her hands and Phoebe was sent slamming to the right side of the wall.)
Prue: Grab her!
Piper: What!
(Despite her slow reaction, Piper followed Prue and they tried grabbing Phoebe and constraining her. She was too strong, she broke free from their tightly locked arms, ran forward and jumped. Phoebe levitated for a while before landing at the bottom.)
Piper: Hey, you used my sister’s power without authorization!
(Phoebe smiled cunningly at them, turned and ran towards the door.)
Prue: Oh no, don’t let her run away.
(Prue and Piper rushed downstairs but Phoebe was already at the door. Then the most unexpectedly happened. Kit, the family cat sprung at Phoebe, landed at her shoulders hissing non-stop. Phoebe fell to the floor and recoiled as if very afraid of Kit. However, she made no attempt to struggle, she just lay there with Kit standing beside her still hissing fiercely.)
Piper: What’s the matter with the thing in Phoebe Why is she so afraid of Kit
Prue: Beats me.
Phoebe: …Prue, Piper…help me.
Prue/Piper: Phoebe
(At that moment, Kit stopped and moved away. Prue and Piper rushed to Phoebe’s side and turned her around. She was apparently frightened and was sobbing.)
Phoebe: …what’s wrong with me
Prue (Pull Phoebe into her arms): It’s ok it’s ok…shhh (Piper hugged both her sisters tightly too)
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(Scene: At the attic. Prue was looking at the "Book of Shadows". Piper came in.)
Piper: Did you find anything
Prue: I believed I found what we need to know.
Piper: I’m waiting.
Prue: Wait a sec if you are here, who’s with Phoebe No! Don’t tell me.
Piper: He had a nasty bump on the head but otherwise perfectly capable of helping us to watch over our sister while I came up here to give you a hand.
Prue: I did not ask to know.
Piper: You were thinking of knowing anyway.
Prue (Throw her hands up): Oh…whatever. First thing comes first. The "Book of Shadows" said something about a snake demon by the name of Abbasicon, aka "The devil of white fangs".
Piper: Could this white fang be the one that Phoebe saw on the head of the cobra.
Prue: No doubt about it. It seems that the snake demon required the strength of three witches to sell their souls to him, in the process of gaining more powers himself. And because no witch would commit to him voluntary, he resolved to control his victims mind by ordering his servants to do the job for him. The victim will then do his bidding and help him get what he desires.
Piper: The servants will be those cobras he is keeping.
Prue: I supposed so. Cobra is the most poisonous snake in the world and to many they are as evil as the devil himself since death is condemned to whoever that crossed its path. The three white fangs represent the connection to the three existing planes, Earth, Heaven and Hell. If three souls with powerful presence come together with the devil at a point, what do you think will happen
Piper: My guess is the devil at the center will dominate the three existing planes and wrecked havoc wherever he stepped foot on.
Prue: Bingo we are the charmed ones and definitely the most powerful of all. He got to Phoebe first and using her as a threat, he hoped to get to us too.
Piper: He would be surprised that whatever the snake thing he poisoned in Phoebe was actually afraid of cats are snakes really afraid of cats Prue
Prue: We will reveal this mystery later. (Pointing on the book) This is the only way to vanquish him and save our Phoebe.
(Prue and Piper looked seriously at the incantation on the "Book of Shadows".)
Piper: Do you think it will work I mean, what if it does vanquish the snake demon but our sister remains snaky
Prue: The spell didn’t say anything else but I’m willing to take chances. Even if killing the demon didn’t bring back Phoebe to her senses, we will find another way. We will have Phoebe back no matter what.
(Piper somehow felt better after feeling Prue’s determination. She was always the one to protect and motivate them and most of the time she sees that what she wants will come true, except for man.)
Piper: I believe we are going to pay Mrs. Lee a visit.
Prue: Right and Phoebe is coming along.
Piper: Expected err what about dad
Prue: What about him
Piper: I’m sure he will want to tack along.
Prue: Do you want him to
Piper: I can’t help it if he wanted to We are his daughters and he will be worry about us.
Prue: Hush that. Worry about Phoebe Yes you, maybe.
Piper: Come on Prue, we need an extra hand to help with Phoebe.
Prue: I will carry her, if necessary.
Piper: You will Are you sure
Prue: Who’s the one who used to carry you when you had a fall or can’t walk
Piper: Yes but that was long ago when you were younger (Saw Prue looking hard at her hard) I mean it will be more like a stress for your bones now won’t it
Prue: Don’t worry, I can handle it. Just start thinking about how to explain everything to Mrs. Lee.
(With that, Prue walked towards the door with Piper closed behind.)
Piper: That’s easy, she will never know what freeze her.
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(Scene: In Prue’s car. Prue was driving with Victor sitting beside her. She didn’t look very happy. Piper was at the back seat with Phoebe leaning on her side. She was awaked but still feeling feverish and very lousy. Piper was keeping her as comfortable as possible.)
Prue: Why do you have to come along
(At the back seat, Piper signed at the thought of a coming ‘storm )
Victor: One of my daughters is very sick after a…a demon attack as you put it. And my other two daughters are on their way to confront it. I come along to help in whatever way I can.
Prue: Help Help putting our lives in danger
Victor: Hell no! I have never thought of putting my girls in any danger, that’s why when your mother died I came back for you all, but it was your grandmother who refused to give me a break.
Prue: Don’t you say anything about Grams. She was the one who brought us up.
Victor: I would be the one if she let me. We all knew that you were the charmed ones since young. I never fancied that idea of my girl’s would-be battle with the dark side but your grandmother insisted. She said that protecting the innocents is your destiny. I didn’t want to go to the authority, it was crazy enough to know that my family are witches. What do you think will happen if I expose this major secret I didn’t want to stay around to watch any of my girls getting hurt.
Prue: We do get hurt now and then. And that’s the time we need you most, to take care of us, to help heal our traumatized body and mind. But where were you then You know, we are used to watching our own backs and now we don’t need an extra pair of eyes.
Victor: You are just as stubborn as your mother.
Prue: You have no right to judge me!
Piper: All right you two! Stop it now or Phoebe and I will hail a cab.
(Phoebe started to cry softly at this moment. It startled both her sisters and her father and their attention were suddenly on her.)
Piper: Pheebs It’s ok honey I know it hurts but Prue and I are going after the source of problem now. Just hang in there sweetie.
Prue: Phoebe please don’t cry you are making very worry and I’m driving.
Victor: Phoebe, are you ok
Phoebe: …Will you guys stop tearing at each other’s throat I was so happy when I opened my eyes and saw dad but inside me, I feel frightened I don’t want Prue to be unhappy and I don’t want dad to leave so fast again. I never had the chance to really talk with mom or dad and now I feel so sick I badly want to hold my father and sisters hands together but I don’t know how to say it If I’m dying, can I make a last wish
Piper (Shedding a tear): No honey you’re not going to die. We will get you out of this mess.
Prue: Yes Phoebe stay with us and don’t talk about dying we need you around all the time.
Phoebe: …dad will you work with Prue and help me
Victor: Of course honey, it is always the first thing on my mind.
(Prue and Victor made eye contact. Suddenly, Phoebe arched her body forward and moaned in pain again.)
Piper: Oh no not again…Pheebs
Prue (Anxiously looking at the rear mirror): Phoebe Are you all right
Victor: It’s happening again. The thing is trying to control her body and mind.
Piper: Phoebe!
Phoebe: it hurts Piper it hurts (Sobbing in pain) Prue help me.
(Prue had tears in her eyes. It pained her so much to see her youngest sister in agony and she was totally helpless.)
Prue: Hang in there Pheebs, we are there any minute soon.
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(Scene: Mrs. Lee’s manor, Prue’s car stopped not far from it. Prue was carrying a haversack and with Piper, they each held Phoebe by her arms. She was already turning pale trying to bear the pain. Victor was following closely behind.)

Prue: Ok Pheebs, you just stay here first. Piper and I will do the knocking.

(They let Phoebe sat down by the nearest tree with Victor in company. Then they hurried to press the doorbell. A moment later, the butler opened the door. He didn’t have the time to see who it was. Piper froze him right there and then, Running back to Phoebe’s side, they saw Victor frozen too. Piper was about to unfreeze him when Prue stopped her.)

Prue: Piper! Don’t.

Piper: Why He’s here to help us.

Prue: Not when he can’t even protect himself.

Piper: And we just leave him here

Prue: Can you coax him back into the car

Phoebe: Piper, I have to agree with Prue on this one. Dad will be safer here I don’t want to be the one to hurt him.

(Prue and Piper looked at each other. Helping Phoebe, they hurried as quickly as possible back into the mansion. Somehow, Mrs. Lee wasn’t in as with her other home servants.)

Piper: Ok, this place is a maze. How will we know where is this snaky man

Prue: Not unless we engage some help.

(Prue opened her haversack and out hopped their family cat, Kit.)

Piper/Phoebe: Kit

Piper: How you manage to keep Kit quiet throughout the journey

Phoebe: Ya and why is Kit with us on this demon hunting night

Prue: Well, let’s just say Kit will play an important part in suppressing the demon’s power. Detail After tonight sisters.

(Kit seemed to know where to go. The three sisters just followed as closely as possible. Phoebe looked weaker as she experienced more pain. She felt weird but decided not to alarm her sisters. Prue and Piper had to hold onto her tightly in case she fell under her weak knees.)

Piper: Prue You sure Kit knows the way

Prue: Better than us. Animals do have their natural instinct when it comes to certain things that human can’t handle.

(Suddenly, Kit stopped in its tracks. It’s hairs all stood on ends and he hissed fiercely in a direction. The girls looked and was shocked to see three black cobras not far from them, ready to attack. Somehow, they hesitated due to the presence of Kit. Piper raised her hands and froze them.)

Piper: That will be too easy.

Prue: It’s not the biggest catch yet.

(Before they could move on, Phoebe suddenly pushed her sisters away from her. Prue and Piper turned around and saw that it was not Phoebe again, at least not in the right mind. She has changed, or taken over by another entity. The evil Phoebe was about to jump on her own sisters when she was distracted by Kit’s hissing. She then ran off to her left side.)

Prue: Thanks Kit. I don’t feel like throwing Phoebe around.

Piper: Shouldn’t we run after her

Prue: Exactly.

(Prue pulled Piper along and pursued Phoebe closely. She disappeared into one corner and when the other two caught up, they saw this door opened just for them.)

Piper: Prue, tell me this is a trap and we are going to walk right into it.

Prue: You have connected your smart wires.

(Prue knelt down and carried Kit in her arms. Boldly, she entered the room with Piper right beside her. Instantly, the door slammed shut, scaring both the girls and they turned around expecting to see someone behind them.

Abbas: Welcome the Charmed ones.

(Prue and Piper were startled. They turned around again and saw Abbas sitting cross-legged to the farthest part of the room. He seemed startled too on seeing Kit on Prue’s arm and the cat hissed without warning showing its razor-sharp teeth. Sunja was standing to his left with Phoebe to the right.)

Piper: Funny, there wasn’t anyone there when we stepped in a while ago.

Prue: Demons hiding its tracks remember That’s what Leo said. We know who you are and what you want. But if you are thinking that we come here to volunteer, it will be a very bad mistake.

Abbas (Chuckling): Of course the Charmed ones will never give up without a fight. Let’s see what you can do with this.

(Abbas blew on his flute. Sunja and Phoebe were suddenly jolted to their senses. They focus their evil eyes on Prue and Piper and started to advance towards them.)

Piper: Oh what do we do Prue

Prue: What do you mean They’re evil so freeze them and we’ll save Phoebe later.

Piper: Oh right (Piper raised her hands but only Sunja froze.)

Abbas: This is so thrilling. Can’t freeze your own sister Kill her then or she will get to you first, ha, ha, ha br>
Prue: You can’t get us to submit, that’s why you used mind controlling. You are thinking of using my sister to trap our feelings.

Abbas: Can you blame me The three of you are the strongest, the most purest. Having your souls inside me signifies a lot to my world.

Piper: And having you in our world signifies a lot too.

Prue: She means pain in our ass.

Abbas (Laughing): Oh well, we’ll see who gets the most pain.

(Phoebe jumped on Piper, knocking her down and Prue who was standing next to her fell down too. Kit jumped out from Prue’s arm Piper was knocked out for a moment, leaving Prue alone to fend off Phoebe. This time, Phoebe managed to jump onto Prue’s back and pinned her hands tightly behind her back, making it impossible to use her telekinesis power. Just when Phoebe was about to bite her, Prue astral projected herself out of her body and appeared next to Phoebe.)

Prue: Phoebe no!

(The evil Phoebe looked at Prue, slightly surprised at another Prue at her side.)

Abbas: Astral projection this is delicious.

Prue: Phoebe, you have to find your way out of this! You are letting the snake’s bite poisoning your mind. You’re letting the demon using your powers. We are your sisters Pheebs, we are the power of three remember We set free upon ourselves this power, the power to destroy the plane of evil. We are here to protect the innocents, and by doing that, we have to be strong in mind and soul. You are not going to do his biddings voluntary.

(Phoebe’s eyes seemed to flicker to life. The darkness surrounding her pupils faded a little as Prue talked into her. Beside them, Piper stirred, came to and saw Prue’s situation. She hurried up and without thinking punched Phoebe right on her left face. She fell to the floor

Piper: Sorry Pheebs br>
(Prue projected herself back into her own body.)

Prue: Why do you do that

Piper: Heh ! ! I was saving your butt sister.

Prue: Just when I had a nice talk with Phoebe br>
Piper: Hello! We are in the middle of a battle and you decided to chit-chat with not our Phoebe ! !

(Phoebe was standing up. She turned around looking very angry.)

Prue: Oh no Pheebs. Piper don’t mean to hit at your face br>
Piper: Prue! Ok Phoebe can we have this sisterly fight when we get home honey

Abbas: No use witches. She is totally under my control, she will not stop until I say so. Go on, break her bones kill her. Ha, ha, ha br>
Prue: You bastard demon if this is your purpose to get us to submit, fat hope.

Abbas: You have a better choice

Prue: You like cats

Abbas (Startled by Prue’s words): What did you just say

Prue: I say do you fancy cats Cause I have one that is very eager to meet you br>
Abbas: What the br>
Prue: Kit!

((Kit hissed and Abbas was shocked to see a cat not far beside him. He turned green with fear and started shaking. Kit advanced towards Abbas and he raised his hands, trying to shield himself like from an intruder’s attack.)

Abbas: No no get away from me you evil monster ah no! go away br>
(Phoebe on the other hand dropped to the floor, screaming as if in great pain too. Prue and Piper rushed to her aid, trying to prevent her from hurting herself by holding on to her tightly. In the meantime, they were eyeing Abbas who still haven’t stopped screaming for help, since after seeing Kit. When he seemed to be at the highest point of his own fear, there was another entity leaving his body. At the same moment, Phoebe stopped struggling and went limp in her sisters arms. Abbas on the other hand just dissolved into a heap of dust and ashes, except for his clothes. Now the floating entity was staring at them viciously.)

Prue: High time you make your existence know Abbasicon.

Abbasicon: Useless body so afraid of cats! Should have sought others out the moment you can’t walk!

Piper: Kinda late to say this now

Abbasicon: Not if I kill you first.

Piper (Raised her hands and froze the floating entity): You forgot the sequence, that’s my dialogue.

Prue: Hurry Piper, before he unfreezes. Help me wake Phoebe up.

Piper: But Prue, what if Phoebe is still not back yet

Prue: We don’t have a choice Piper. To vanquish him, we need the power of three. Place your bets now.
(Prue and Piper tried to coax the unconscious Phoebe to her sense. Within a few seconds, she stirred and moaned. The older sisters looked with extra cautious at their little sister.)

Phoebe: Oh my head what’s going on What happened

Prue/Piper: Phoebe Are you there

Phoebe: Prue Piper What do you mean of course I’m here what just happened

Piper: Look Prue. (Holding out Phoebe’s right hand) The colour came back.

(All three girls stared at the human colour on Phoebe’s right hand.)

Prue: Right, we have no time. Pheebs, read this with us br>
(Quickly, the Charmed ones held hands together and began chanting.)

Prue/Piper/Phoebe:

I vanquish thou,
Beyond the three existing planes.
Heaven, Earth and Hell,
Thee you not breathe again.
Be gone, the fangs of evil,
Never to thrive again.
Be gone, the fangs of evil,
Never to join again.

(As the sisters chanted, Abbasicon unfroze and upon hearing the Charmed ones words of curses on him, he screamed as he felt himself distorting. The sisters watched as Abbasicon’s body stretched and finally tore apart into three and bursted towards three directions, consumed by some unknown presence. His screams were thunderous that the three sisters had to hug one another to drown the nightmarish cries Suddenly, all around them were quiet again, Abbasicon was gone.)

Piper: We did it we vanquished the snaky man.

Prue: And prevented the wreckage of the three existing planes.

Piper: And most wonderfully, we got our Phoebe back.

Prue (Stroke Phoebe’s hair): Yeah you know, you should cut down on your martial practices though.

Piper: Agree, you punched quite an ‘ouch there.

Phoebe: Ok hold on sisters before the vanquishing part, I believe I lost track of the actual happenings. You guys care to fill me in first

Prue: Not before we get out of this place.

Piper: Err Prue How about Sunja

(All three sisters looked at the still fallen, unconscious assistant of Abbas, the snake charmer. When the evil entity left Abbas body, Sunja got back his sanity just like Phoebe.)

Prue: Leave him to clear the mess. He shouldn’t have followed someone involving in such evil deeds, although he has his defects.

Piper: He might have been forced into Abbas bidding too, considering his hidden power.

Prue: Abbas couldn’t walk remember Sunja in a way was his mode of transport judging by his built. He gave up the rights of humanity. And we saved his ass. The rest is up to himself let’s go.

(Prue and Piper each held Phoebe by her arm. They took only a few steps and Phoebe collapsed under her weak knees.)

Piper: Pheebs Are you ok

Phoebe: I feel in need of some strength here. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine if you guys help me out a bit.

(Prue helped Phoebe up, crossed to her front, put her hands in front of herself, knelt a little, grabbed

Phoebe by her legs and the next moment, Phoebe found herself being piggy-backed by Prue, and she started walking out of the room with Piper beside her.)

Phoebe: Prue you don’t have to carry me I can walk br>
Prue: Spending the next half an hour to get to the car I rather carry you, besides I have always done that before regardless of any changes now, right Piper

Piper (Giggling with Kit in arms): I am impressed Prue and forgive me for doubting your abilities.

Phoebe: Aren’t going to find out about your little conversation but I do missed this part we were so young then.

(Phoebe’s head lay on Prue’s left shoulder and she turned sideway to plant a kiss on her. Piper was holding Phoebe’s left hand, watching the heart felt warming scene. She was happy when both of her sisters got along that well.)

Piper: Hey, when was the last time you carry Pheebs like that

Prue: 8

Phoebe: Did not!

Piper (Laughing): Yes I remember that was the time you chased two cute boys around the campus, tripped over and sprained your ankle.

Phoebe: I did not chase them, we were playing br>
Prue: Hide and Seek

Phoebe: Prue!

(Prue and Piper laughed at Phoebe’s cuteness. They were glad to have their little sister back, especially after a snake’s bite. The three of them squabbled along the way as they walked out of Mrs. Lee’s mansion

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(Scene: The Halliwell’s mansion, in the living room. Phoebe was on the couch, propped up by pillows with Prue and Piper at her sides. The TV is on.)

Phoebe: Wow so this Abbasicon was actually a millennium old demon who had to find a suitable body on his journey to fulfill his thirsty search for power.

Piper: And to think that Abbas was already more than 200 years old.

Prue: The snake demon thought that he had found a human body with exactly a common interest br>
Phoebe: Snakes.

Prue: And he promised Abbas immortality but did not realize he had one fear.

Piper: You mean Abbas in person had the fear of confronting cats

Prue: Exactly.

Piper: I don’t understand. If Abbasicon was in his body, why wasn’t he in totally control of his mind too

Phoebe: That I believe has got to do with a person’s sub-consciousness. Abbas might not be aware of what the snake demon was doing but deep inside his other self-consciousness, he retained his own fear, which Abbasicon as the guest had no control over.

Piper: I remember, that’s the reason why I couldn’t freeze Phoebe in her other consciousness, Phoebe still is the good witch, and somehow Prue was trying to talk some sense into you until br>
Phoebe: You punched me on my face.

Piper: Oh so sorry honey, I didn’t know that was the plan. You know, my specialty is in the kitchen boundary.

Prue: And because Abbas himself do have a special skill, that explains why Abbasicon refused to give up on his body even though he was a cripple.

Phoebe: So the snakes do really listen to him.

Prue: Yes, Abbasicon needed Abbas to use his snakes on us and for Phoebe’s sake, Piper and I might surrender without much of a fight.

Phoebe: Luckily you guys did not relent.

Prue: That’s not the Charmed’s style Pheebs at least we decided not to let you down.

Piper: One more thing, why was Abbas so afraid of cats

Phoebe (Raised up her hands eagerly): I know! I know!
Prue (Laughing): How much do you know my little sister

Phoebe: Abbas was from Egypt right I figure this had to do with his ancestors and his country’s history.

(Piper saw Prue nodded her head in agreement, encouraging Phoebe to go on.)

Phoebe: Well, I did a paper on this field before when Egyptian civilization finally fell to the Roman legions in 58BC, Pasht, the Egyptian goddess of the moon, became identified with the Roman goddess Diana, who often manifested herself as Hecate, a being who presided over evil magic in the underworld. Hecate was thought to become a black cat in her dreaded excursions from the underworld to the world of Humans. Suddenly, the black cat, revered by the Egyptians had become an animal to fear. In the chaotic aftermath of the fall of Rome, the cat was gradually established in European thoughts as a symbol of Satan.

Piper: Wow Pheebs I am surprised you know all these history.

Phoebe (Grinning and pointing a finger to her head): Guess I aren’t that bad up here.

Prue: I did some probing, Abbas came from a very traditional family. This belief had been passed down through his family lines for centuries. Time and power haven’t got rid of his fears for cats.

Piper: Thanks to Kit which has actually saved the day in a way.

Phoebe: But Prue, how did you link all these I thought Abbas was the demon himself how do you know the real demon was manipulating his mind
Prue: I didn’t.
Piper/Phoebe: You didn’t

Piper: Then why did you take Kit on the trip that night

Prue: I had a wild guess sisters. The moment I saw Kit attacked Phoebe in the first place, she I mean the thing inside her didn’t do much of a struggle despite the fact of the difference in sizes.

Piper: And because of that you brought Kit along hoping that he might what Replay the scene again

Prue: If Kit was able to subdue whatever was controlling Phoebe, I believe he will be able to lend a helping hand somehow.

Piper: Ok Prue, next time you decide to place your bets on something, kindly inform your sisters first.

Prue (Smiling): Oookkk br>
Phoebe: Mmm all the theories unlocked now I’m hungry.

Prue: I’ll get you something from the kitchen.

(With that, Prue walked off in the direction of the kitchen.)

Piper: You did it again.
Phoebe (Looking innocent): I did what
Piper: Prue has been treating you like a princess for a couple of days already, don’t you think this lifestyle has got to stop

Phoebe: Piper sis, I’m still recovering from the snake’s bite and my mind requires a vacation too after that entire controlling thing.
Piper (Smiling): Yeah, and we can’t complain that much since we feel so much responsible for your everything.
Phoebe: Exactly Piper, can you get me the remote please
Piper (Playfully hit Phoebe on her head): At your service my royal highness.
(Piper passed Phoebe the TV remote when the doorbell rang. She left Phoebe watching the tube on the couch while she did the answering. There was a deliveryman from the post with a registered letter in hand.)
Mailman: The Halliwell sisters.
Piper: I’ll be one of them. (Taking the letter and signed on the papers.) Thank you.
(Piper closed the door and Prue appeared with a tray of cereal, sandwiches and milk.)
Prue: Who is it (Watched Piper eyeing the letter) Whose’s the letter for
Piper: …For us from dad.
(Prue stood there slightly stunned. Piper opened the letter while Prue set the tray down on the nearest cabinet. Then they read the letter together.)
To my daughters Prue, Piper and Phoebe,
I’m so sorry, I guess I did it again. I came back for a purpose but no reason to serve it out. I thought I had enough of my wandering life, I thought its time for my girls to have a protective figure around. But seeing how you sisters watched out for one another, seeing how dark this world might get if evil surpassed good, somehow I’m beginning to understand your grandmother’s wish and your mother’s will. You have a destination, one that I have no right to trespass. I think I’ll be better off just by myself knowing now my grown-up daughters will continue playing an important part in the battle for humanity survival. I don’t regret coming back, for I’ll never witness your capabilities. Now is the time to go, the string that attached us. Maybe I’ll be back again, for another round of debate with you Prue, for another sampling of delicacies with you Piper, and another record of memories for Phoebe. I don’t have to say this but please do take care of one another. Goodbye for now and believe me, I do love the three of you, as much as I love your mother Victor.
(Prue and Piper stood there for a while, trying to absorb what they have just read, trying to figure out a way to break the news to Phoebe.)
Prue: …Come on Piper, Pheebs is waiting for us.
Piper: How are we going to tell her
Prue: We don’t have to she will read the letter.
Piper: But she might not be able to take this Prue. She has been waiting so long for dad to come by and now he’s gone again. She will probably going to cry her heart out and I hate to see her that way.
Prue: I know Piper and believe me, I do feel the same way as you. But we are always there for her for one another. If we were to help her cry, we are going to help mend her broken heart. We are sisters, we will always be there.
(With that, Prue picked up the tray of food, walked back to where Phoebe was waiting for them with Piper close by