Charmed Season two : The Mighty Balthazar Finally Saved.

The Painted World

Prue is in her office at Bucklands. She's talking into a tape recorder. A client is there with her. 'Painting of a gothic castle, artist unknown, circa 1920s, oil on canvas, 20x28. Miss Franklin, where did you say you got this?'

Miss Franklin answers. 'Oh, I... I inherited it. A few months ago but it's been in my family for generations.'

Prue is in deep thoughts. 'The composition is so unusual. The artists used pure colors, straight from the tube and then varnished each layer over and ...'

Miss Franklin interrupts her. 'Uh, I'm sorry for interrupting. But do I really need to be here.'

'No, of course not. It's just that most people prefer to be at an appraisal, especially when they are selling the piece.' Prue explains.

Miss Franklin looks like she'd rather be anywhere than here. 'It's just, I'm kind of in a hurry.'

'Say no more. Just sign at the bottom and you're free to go.' Prue replies.

Miss Franklin sighs. 'Thankyou. (She signs it.) So, how long do you think it will take to sell it?'

'Well, I'll need to see ownership records before I can do anything.' Prue tells her.

Miss Franklin nods. 'I'll send you everything I have. So, is that all, then?'

'Uh, no, since you definitely want to sell the piece, I'll need to confirm its authenticity, its physical condition, so if you'll just sign at the bottom, that will let us go ahead and X-ray the piece.' Prue points to the spot.

Miss Franklin smiles. 'Done. (She signs it.) Anything else?'

'Uh, well, yes, Miss Franklin, I would really like the time to research this. That way I can get you the best price.' Prue states.

Miss Franklin shakes be head. 'Look, I... I appreciate your professionalism... I really do, but I'm not interested in getting the best price... I just want you to sell that painting, as soon as you can, all right? Good night, Miss Halliwell.'

They shake hands. 'Good night.'

Miss Franklin leaves.

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Piper is in the club and Phoebe is in Web San Francisco. Prim was in her scrubs holding Patience beside Piper. Phoebe and Piper are on the phone. Piper puts it on speaker.

Phoebe whines through the phone. 'Piper it was an accident. It's not like I borrowed Prue's car, so I could drive it into a pole.'

'The important thing is your okay.' Prim states.

Piper frowns. 'How bad's the damage?'

'Not bad but maybe expensive. Which is why I need a favor.' Phoebe starts.

Piper sighs. 'If you're calling to borrow money, I don't have any.'

'No, it's not about money. It's just I don't want you to tell Prue. She's been so supportive and I don't want to lose her trust again.' Phoebe confesses.

Piper groans. 'You mean, you haven't told her?'

'Well, not yet. But I-I have a plan.' Phoebe promises.

Prim bites her lip. 'A plan that had Piper and I keeping something from Prue.'

'Phoebe, you have to tell her. It's her car and you don't have money to fix it.' Piper agrees with Prim.

Phoebe changes the subject. 'But I will have the money to fix it. I'm at this company called Web San Francisco, it's an interactive network on the internet, and I faxed them my résumé this morning, and they want to meet with me, tonight.'