Episode Report Card Demian: B | Grade It Now! YOU GRADE IT Death Takes A Tango Lesson
By Demian | Season 3 | Episode 16 | Aired on 03.14.2001
Manor parlor. Piper and the Dolt bicker about the fugly Gandarium lamp. Piper continues to use the word "bright" to mean "that crap-ass piece of shit is not staying in this house on my watch, pallie, so throw it the fuck away now." The Dolt insists that the light represents their "eternal love." Phoebe, from the couch, shoots the Dolt a look that indicates she'll vomit if he carries on in that vein. Make note of the following, because I say it so rarely: Word, Phoebe. Piper asks Phoebe for her opinion. Phoebe knows better than to get involved in this "discussion," and is fortuitously interrupted by Cole and Prue returning from the Hardest Working Cemetery in Show Business. Cole has the still-unconscious Davidson slung over his shoulder in a fireman's carry as he bitches Prue out for not assisting him with the brain suckers. Cole places Davidson on the couch, and he and Prue fill the others in on recent events. Prue incorrectly interprets Death's departure as meaning she "vanquished" him. The Dolt tells her that "that's not possible." Prue points to the still-breathing Reese as proof that it is indeed possible. Cole reminds Prue that Reese's current well-being is temporary, as the brain suckers are certain to return. Prue snits that their return will be Cole's fault, and that he "[isn't] exactly a team player." Piper chimes in with an agreement, noting that Cole was to have remained at the manor. Cole asserts that he did the right thing by placing himself in harm's way, as it would be better for the brain suckers to come after him than the sisters. Phoebe crosses to him and gently reminds him of all he knows about the Ps. If he were to fail in his fight with the Suckers, the brain suckers could use the information they pull from Cole to destroy the Charmed Ones. Whitelighter Barbie pronounces the situation "complicated" and leaves to consult The Powers That Be.
Reese comes to just as the Dolt orbs up out of the parlor. He leaps to his feet and pulls out his weapon. Not like that. Ew. Prue tries to pass off the orbing as a result of Reese's head injury, but he's not buying it. Prue and Cole attempt to persuade Davidson to remain in the manor. Cole notes that Reese's gun is no match against "three witches and a demon." Reese…what was it again? Oh yeah: Reese goggles and gapes and gasps and hyperventilates. Just die already, Reese. Prue reveals that, in addition to the brain suckers, the Angel of Death himself wants to dance with Davidson. Cole moves to prevent Reese from leaving, but Piper tells him to can it. Davidson scuttles out the front door as Piper tells Cole that the sisters "don't kidnap cops and then hold them against their will." Phoebe makes "let's follow the cop" noises, and tells Cole to stay put. He asks if he's meant to do nothing. Piper confirms this: "No shimmering, and lock the door behind us." Snicker. She then asks Prue if she'll be joining them. Prue replies in the negative, claiming the "demons are just pawns" and that she's "going over their heads." Piper, Phoebe, and Cole all look like they think that's a bad idea, but say nothing.