When Phoebe gets a premonition that her new boyfriend Miles will die at the hands of a demon, she takes it upon herself to be his bodyguard around the clock. However, she becomes disheartened that she continually gets that same premonition several more times. As a result, she inadvertently opens a portal where a demon from the future gets in contact with Cole, who tries to stop Phoebe from getting in the way of Miles' destiny.

When Phoebe falls prey to a demon named Jeric, who is kidnapping witches in order to find the perfect host body for his love, Isis, Cole decides to attempt to make a trade: Paige's body in exchange for Phoebe being returned safely. However, thanks to Cole's decision, Piper is able to trick Jeric in order to save both of her sisters in order to banish the demon. It is only after Cole realizes he has failed to destroy the Power of Three, he promises the sisters the next time they meet, he won't fail.