NOTE: This story takes place after Tim's 'Revelation' story and is a continuation of his Elizabeth story 'Elizabeth' thru 'Revelation'.

DISCLAIMER: I don't own any of the Charmed Ones or any character from the Show Charmed. Elizabeth Halliwell belongs to me.

Elizabeth was just four short weeks away from graduating from Baker high. She would be the fourth Halliwell to graduate for that school. As she lay in darkness of her room all she can think about is the events of the past few years. Beginning with her less than normal beginning. Her sisters had welcomed her into there home and had taken care of her. She was never really needed to help fight the demons because they had the power of three. Then Prue died and that left Elizabeth to help complete the power of three. Elizabeth had been away when Prue died and secretly blamed herself for not being there. She was being strong for her two older sisters. Elizabeth didn't have nearly as many memories of her as they did. The guilt of not being there and the increasing amount of responsibility had really been taking its toll on her and she had been getting less and less sleep. As she lay in bed this night sleep still does not come. She watches as each hour of the night slowly passes by. Eventually she finds sleep but two short hours later her alarm goes off signaling the beginning of another long sleepless day. Elizabeth gets dressed and heads downstairs into the kitchen. As she enters the kitchen she sees Piper with Leo and Phoebe standing next to Cole. Elizabeth walks over to a cabinet and gets some cereal and milk. She then moves over to the table not saying anything to the four other people in the room.

Piper and Phoebe share a look. They have both noticed some serious changes in Elizabeth since Prue's death but she would never talk to them. For that fact she wasn't doing much talking at all. Cole and Leo both head out of the kitchen giving the girls some time alone. Phoebe and Piper both look at each other.

Phoebe "We really need to talk to her."

Piper "We tried that remember and it didn't go so well."

Phoebe "Well its that or we can stand by and slowly watch our sister retreat into her own little world."

Piper "Okay what did you have in mind?"

Phoebe "I'm not sure yet but we had better do something quick before we lose her."

Piper "I agree."

Both Phoebe and Piper walk over to the table and sit down on either side of her. Elizabeth doesn't look at them or acknowledge them being there. Piper looks at Phoebe to say something.

Phoebe "So…how's school going."

Elizabeth "It's going."

Piper "It's almost time for yet another Halliwell to graduate from Baker High. Shouldn't you be happy?"

Elizabeth "I've gotta go to class."

Elizabeth stands up to leave but both Phoebe and Piper grab her and pull her back into the seat.

Phoebe "Something's bothering you."

Piper "Spill it."

Elizabeth "I'm alright but I have to go to class."

Piper "Okay but don't think your off the hook. When you get done with school I want you to come straight to P3. Do you understand?"

Elizabeth sarcastically "Yes mother."

Elizabeth gets up and heads out the door.

Phoebe looks at Piper.

Phoebe "Things have just gotten worse since Prue died. If she were here she would know exactly what to do."

Piper "If Prue were here this would never of gotten out of control. She isn't sleeping and her grades are failing. I got a call from one of her teachers yesterday saying that if she doesn't get on the ball she may lose her scholarships to SFU."

Phoebe "Elizabeth has worked so hard to get where she is today and now it looks like she is trying to throw it all away."

Piper "That's why were going to talk to her tonight."

Piper looks at Phoebe and they share a worried look. Cole and Leo come back into the kitchen after Elizabeth leaves.

Cole "I'm surprised the door didn't come off the hinges with as hard as she slammed it."

Leo "Did she say anything to either of you?"

Piper "Just the usual."

Phoebe "I've seen demons less angry than she is."

She looks at Cole.

Phoebe "No offence honey."

Cole "None taken. Unfortunately I have to agree with you. There is one hell of a war raging inside of her."

Phoebe "And if we don't find out what's wrong we could lose her."

Piper "Were not going to let it get that far. I don't care how long it takes were going to break down that wall tonight and get her to talk to us tonight."

Leo looks at Piper "Cole and I can watch the club for you tonight."

Piper looks at Cole and Leo "Are you sure you can handle it?"

Cole "How hard can it be?"

Leo "Of course we can. I think you and your sisters need to be alone tonight."

Piper walks over and kisses Leo.

Piper "Thanks Leo."

Leo "Anytime honey."

Piper and Phoebe are at the club waiting for Elizabeth to arrive.

Piper "Any ideas on what were going to say to her?"

Phoebe "Not a clue…I was thinking we could just wing it as we go along."

Piper "Sounds like a plan."

Phoebe "Let's hope that we can get through to her."

Piper "If we don't…."

Piper is cut off when they hear Elizabeth coming in. Elizabeth walks down the stairs into the club and over to the bar where her two sisters are.

Piper "How was school?

Elizabeth "Okay."

Phoebe "Is that is…just okay."

Elizabeth "What do you want me to say? It was school."

Piper and Phoebe share a look.

Piper "Let's go."

Elizabeth "Go where."

Phoebe "Yeah what she said."

Phoebe gives Piper a puzzled look. Piper gives her a trust me look. They all get into Piper's jeep and head to a place that Piper remembered from her childhood.

Piper drives down the road and turns down a small gravel road. As soon as Phoebe sees the lake ahead she knows where they are and smiles at Piper.

Piper "Okay end of the line everyone out."

They all get out of the Jeep and Elizabeth follows her sister through the field to the lake. Little did Elizabeth know but this was the place their mother had died. Elizabeth had heard of the camp and the water demon but the sisters had never taken her to see the place.

Piper looks at Phoebe then Elizabeth.

Piper "Elizabeth Phoebe and I are really worried about you. Ever since Prue died you have pulled away from us. We're all hurting over her death but she wouldn't want any of us to give up."

Elizabeth "Who said I was giving up?"

Phoebe "You did. Every night I hear you rustling around in your bed and a few times I have listened to you cry yourself to sleep."

Piper "In the morning you barely say three words to us and we have to force them out of you. Were your sisters and you can talk to us."

Phoebe "What's wrong?"

Elizabeth feels the built up emotions inside her about explode but she tries to hold onto her control.

Piper "Okay…we can't force you to tell us."

Phoebe shoots her a 'what' look.

Piper heads off towards the dock and stops just as they reach it. She remembers the last time they were here. They watched Sam die to protect her and her sisters. This was the place that had taken their mother and Elizabeth's father. Piper looked at Phoebe then she began telling Elizabeth the story of this place.

Piper "That demon took our mother and nearly took us. Your father gave his life to protect us and ensure that we would live up to our destiny. Our mother was a fighter, Prue was strong and determined, and Sam was a white lighter that would of given anything for the people he cared about. To give up on the fight to give up on life is to give up on everything that they gave their lives to protect. Talk to us Liz. Don't run from this…don't run from us."

Elizabeth walks forward on the dock and puts her hand in the water almost wishing that the demon was still there so that she could join her family. Then it hit her all of a sudden. Her family was here…she still had Piper and Phoebe. They were her family and she couldn't give up on them now. As she began to think more and more about Piper and Phoebe the tears just started streaming out of her eyes. No matter how hard she tried to suppress your feeling she couldn't…not this time. Phoebe and Piper looked at each other and walked over to her. Elizabeth stood up and looked at them. They saw the tears streaming down her face. Piper was the first to pull her into her arms and just hold her. Phoebe quickly joined them. Piper and Phoebe just stood their holding their baby sister. After a while of just standing there Elizabeth looked up and them.

Elizabeth "Thank you."

Phoebe "For what?"

Elizabeth "For making me realize that you were my family to and that I did have a reason to go on and keep fighting."

Tears had begun to flow down both Piper and Phoebe's faces as they realized that Elizabeth didn't feel like she belonged.

Piper "You have been and always will be a part of this family. We've all lost a lot over the years but if it's one thing I've leaned its that the people we lose are never far from our hearts and as long as we keep them alive in our hearts then a part of them will never truly be dead and we'll be stronger for having gone on together."

Phoebe "Why didn't you tell us what was bothering you?"

Elizabeth "You were both so busy. I didn't want to bother you."

Piper "You can never bother us. If you ever need to talk about anything…anything at all then were here. I know we have asked a lot of you since Prue died but were all trying to adjust to life without her. Tomorrow is Saturday why don't we all sit down and figure out who should do what and then when were done with that we can go out and have a sisters day out."

Phoebe "And we can spend Piper's money."

Piper "Excuse me!"

Elizabeth and Phoebe begin to laugh at the face Piper makes and Piper soon joins in. Phoebe and Piper both smile at Elizabeth.

Elizabeth "What?"

Piper "We were just remembering how good a smile looks on you."

Phoebe "Maybe we'll see more of that now."

Elizabeth "Looks like the Power of Three is back and ready to kick more demon ass."

Phoebe "Spoken like a true Halliwell."

Piper "Kind of reminds me of you Phebes."

Elizabeth "Scary."

Phoebe "Very funny."

Piper laughs at them.

Piper "Okay let's get home."

On the way home Elizabeth falls asleep and as soon as they reach the manor Phoebe and Piper wake her up and she heads straight upstairs to go to bed. Piper and Phoebe sit in the kitchen telling Cole and Leo the events of the afternoon.

Leo "Sounds like things might finally be getting back to normal."

Phoebe "What exactly is normal around here?"

Piper "Really…were witches, I'm married to a white lighter, Phoebe is dating a reformed demon, and Elizabeth is the daughter of a witch and a white lighter."

Leo "Okay so forget I said normal."

Cole "Better choose your words more carefully next time buddy."

Leo "I will."

Piper and Phoebe look at each other and laugh.

A few minutes past and Phoebe looks at Piper.

Phoebe "I'm going to go and check on Elizabeth…care to join me?"

Piper "You couldn't keep me away if you tried."

They all head upstairs and while the guys get ready for bed the girls look in on Elizabeth. They open the door and see that she is out like a rock.

Phoebe whispering "Its good to see her finally getting some sleep."

Piper "Looks like things are turning around for the better."

Phoebe "The Charmed Ones are back."

Piper puts her arm around her younger sister as they watch the youngest Halliwell sleep. After a while of watching her they each head to bed and bring to end the time of mourning for Prue. The day signaled the true rebirth of the Charmed Ones.