15. The Day the Magic Died

The aurora borealis is happening and as result, nothing magical is able to occur around the world. As a result, a powerful sorcerer called Cronyn decides to use that to his advantage in order to take out the Charmed Ones before Piper can deliver her baby. However, Phoebe and Paige set up a summit in an attempt to get things back to normal, leaving Leo to try and keep them safe. Meanwhile, Victor and his new wife arrive and help Piper deliver her baby, however, they're in for a surprise at discovering Doris being a demon, trying to steal the new bundle of joy in the Halliwell house.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Piper is due in six weeks and has to be on bed rest because of her high blood pressure. Phoebe, Paige, and Leo realize that all magic has stopped and that it has been foretold in the prophecy of the twice-blessed child, whom up until the time of its birth, magic will lay dormant. A sorcerer knows of this, and he plans to kill the sisters so he can raise Piper's baby as a powerful force of evil. Phoebe and Paige discover that Victor's new wife, Doris ( Cheryl Ladd ), is a demon who plans to aide the sorcerer in the kidnapping of Piper's baby. When Piper attempts to escape, she goes into labor. Phoebe and Paige arrive just in time and vanquish Doris and the sorcerer, Cronyn. Leo soon shows up and Piper gives birth to their baby, to the surprise of everyone, turns out to be a boy in a swirl of orbs.

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