Vephar prepares to throw a fireball, but Djall gives him a warning glance. He extinguishes the fireball before the Charmed Ones can see it. Djall explains to the sisters that they had a recent theft and asks what they are doing with the painting. Paige lies about wanting to surprise Gabe by having some of his art showing at P3. Djall "buys" the idea and tries to take the painting back, despite Piper's objections. Back out on the main room, Phoebe has a feeling Djall is not an innocent. Shaina comes to the sisters. Paige tells her sisters to go back to the manor and check the Book of Shadows while she and Shaina will keep an eye on the art show. Piper and Phoebe leave just as Gabe finds Paige. Vephar and Djall argue about the plan to take over the human world. Djall wants to have an art show at P3 to claim more souls. He promises to deliver his end of the bargain as long as Vephar doesn't question him again. Shaina and Paige talk with Gabe. They check out more of the art, which Gabe tells was helped by Djall's paint. Djall appears and they compliment his work. Paige suspects him and pulls him away from Shaina, asking to pick out some pieces for P3. Djall offers to show her.
Back at the manor, Phoebe and Piper find Robin, Phoebe's assistant, standing outside. She insists on having Phoebe look over the contract since Bobby doesn't trust cybersecurity. Phoebe mentions she wanted her lawyer to look it over before she signed anything. She promises to look over the contract. Robin suddenly stabs Phoebe with a knife. Piper comes downstairs and sees the commotion. As Robin is devouring Phoebe's soul, Piper freezes her. Leo orbs in upon Piper's call and heals Phoebe's knife wound. Piper finds the potion and vanquishes the demon while restoring Robin's soul. Piper freezes a confused Robin. Leo tells them the Elders sense the Underworld is making a move by capturing human souls and possessing their bodies. He urges them to find the source and screen their guests very carefully. Phoebe asks Leo to take Robin back to the office where she'll cast a memory spell in case she remembers something, but Piper suggests she should go so she can unfreeze her. Phoebe urges them to be careful as they orb out.
Piper quickly wipes Robin's memory, unfreezes her and orbs away with Leo before she notices. Elise comes in to find a confused Robin. Seeing her in this condition, Elise tells Robin to take the day off and rest. As she leaves, Elise turns to look at a painting in her office.
The next day, the Charmed Ones are at P3 where they discuss what happened while Djall instructs the workers where to put the paintings. Piper wants to find the painting from last night since Djall didn't bring it to the club. Phoebe then suggests Paige asking Gabe to give her a private tour, prompting Paige to defend her friend. Despite her reserves, she agrees to the plan for the sake of the world. Sam and Karen arrive. Piper instructs them to go into the office. Phoebe goes back to the house to make potions to close the portal, and Piper goes to meet with Wiskunde to solve the financial matter. Djall sees them off. After they left, he proceeds to possess the workers. The one possessing Karen is a warlock named Ravan. They want to kill the Charmed Ones, but Djall believes it would be foolish to confront all three of them. However, he has a plan.
At Halliwell Manor, Leo anxiously watches as Phoebe looks up a portal-closing potion recipe in the Book of Shadows. Leo apologizes for failing her when Robin attacked and remembers when he failed to save Prue. Piper arrives and hears some of their conversation. Phoebe has finished concocting the potion, but tells them they need some of a demon's blood. Piper asks about Paige, who Leo answers is on her way to Gabe's apartment.
At Gabe's apartment, Paige arrives and finds Gabe half-naked. He invites her in and goes to change. She enters to find more art beautiful pieces. Gabe confesses that reconnecting with her was what inspired him to paint. They share a tender moment and kiss. Djall arrives to inform Gabe everything at the club is set up and sees Paige. He tells Gabe he cannot allow him to get distracted by his fascination with Paige. Paige tosses a potion, but Djall easily breaks it. He then activates the painting behind them and has demons possess both Gabe's and Paige's bodies. Now, with a Charmed One possessed, they can prepare to kill them all.
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