This takes place before Josh's death in episode 11. I was listening to the Phantom of the Opera soundtrack and came up with this idea so…I hope you guys enjoy it!!

Disclaimer: Anything you see, including Mick, Beth, and the Phantom, aren't mine. No matter how much I wish they were.

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Night with the Phantom

Chapter 1

Beth made her way quickly up to Mick's apartment, excitement running through her. When she got to his door, she knocked and after a few moments was allowed entrance.

The door opened to reveal a smiling Mick in his normal attire of black. "Hey."

"Hey," she said, walking in when he motioned her through. "How have you been?"

"Alright, you?"

"Pretty good, thanks. Are you busy tonight?" she asked while Mick closed the door.

Mick looked at her curiously. "No. Why? What's going on?" he asked, telling her to sit on the couch.

As she sat down she said, "A friend of mine at Buzz Wire gave me two tickets to see the Phantom of the Opera that's being performed downtown. I was wondering if you'd like to join me?"

A look passed over his face when she asked him to come. She couldn't describe it, but knew something was up. "What's wrong?" she asked.

He looked up and smiled. "Nothing, when is it?"

"Tonight at 8, I just got them today so I came over on my way home."

He looked hesitant but when he looked into her smiling face he couldn't help but say, "Sure, I'd love to come."

Beth's face lit up and she said, "Thanks, Mick."

"You want me to pick you up at 7?" he asked.

"How about 7:30? It takes about fifteen minutes to get there, and we don't need to be there extremely early, and besides," she said, smiling. "We have some of the best seats."

Mick couldn't help but smile. "Ok."

She smiled back and they took a few more minutes to have idle chit-chat before Beth had to go get ready for the night.

"All you have to do is put on your regular stuff and you're ready to go, while I have to take two hours to get ready," she complained, sticking her tongue out at him childishly. "It's just not fair," she pouted.

Mick smirked. "Vampire's curse."

Beth shook her head, but stood to leave anyways. "So, I'll see you at 7:30."

Mick walked her to the door and responded, "Yup. See you then."

She gave him a parting smile before heading out the door.

Once the door closed he allowed his nerves to overtake him. He really didn't want to go to the show with Beth, but knew she'd ask questions if he didn't. All he could hope for was that she didn't make any connections.

Shaking his head of the thought, he went to get ready. True, he didn't have to do much, but he liked being ready to head out the door at any moment, should the need arise. So he took his shower, got ready, and was at his computer in a little over thirty minutes. He made sure to grab some blood so that he wouldn't get hungry during the night.

He had to admit it was great being a guy because he didn't have to worry about blow drying his hair, checking any makeup, or wonder if the dress that he was wearing made him look fat.

Yup, he agreed with himself. Being a guy is so much easier.

Sooner than expected, it was time to head over to Beth's. Sighing, not wanting to go, but doing it anyways, he picked up his keys and walked down to his car and drove the ten minutes to Beth's.

When he pulled into the parking lot and parked his car, he was about to get out when he saw Josh coming down the stairs with Beth. He was going to get out but saw that the pair were arguing and decided to stay put until whatever they were arguing about blew over.

"I asked you if you wanted to go and you said you were busy tonight, so I asked Mick, what's the big deal?" Beth raged.

Josh looked furious as he responded, "Because you're spending too much time with him! I'm your boyfriend and you don't spend near the amount of time with me as you do with him."

Even from the distance he could see the fire in Beth's eyes. "So you're telling me I can't hang out with him anymore? Just because you're jealous?"

Turning away, Josh started walking to his car. "Never mind. Have fun."

Beth looked ready to yell something obscene but decided against it and just glared at him as he walked away. But once he left the parking lot, Mick saw Beth's shoulders sag and she plopped down on the ground and put her head in her hands. Deciding that now was as good a time as any, he got out of his car and started his way to Beth. When he was close enough to touch her, she looked up with a knowing look in her eyes.

"You heard that, didn't you?" she asked.

Mick smiled sadly. "Yeah. If you don't want to go, I understand."

She shook her head and stood, drying her tears. "No, I'm fine, let's get out of here, we're going to be late."

Nodding his head, Mick felt a slight disappointment along with the anger toward Josh. Josh had no right to tell Beth what to do, and Beth knew that and was angry that he basically told her to chose between himself and Josh. A question in his mind, as he opened the door for her to climb into the passenger seat, was when push came to shove, would she stop seeing him to be with Josh, or would he be the reason that she would leave Josh?

Driving along, they were both silent, each in their own thoughts. But once Mick pulled into the theater parking lot, a smile crossed Beth's face for the first time since he picked her up.

Tickets in hand, they made their way to the entrance. They had to smile as they walked by the long line of people that were standing waiting for their chance at seats. After entering the doors, they walked to the right, following signs to their section. When they entered the theater, an usher asked them for their tickets, and after tearing off the ends, asked another usher to seat them.

He had to admit that the seats that Beth had gotten were excellent seats. In the center of the middle row, a few rows from the stage, able to see everything, but not low enough that they had to crane their necks in the process of watching the play.

Sitting down, he pulled out his program and gave it a quick look through to note that it was almost, if not exactly, identical to the one he had seen a few years ago. Hoping to be able to enjoy the show and not think about his nerves, he looked over at Beth who was looking excitedly through the program as well. Mick had to admit, even though he didn't want to come, it was worth it to be able to see the smile on Beth's face at that moment. Checking his watch he noticed that they had gotten in just in time, as it was very close to eight o'clock and the start of the play.

Sharing a quick look with Beth, who smiled excitedly at him, they turned to see the house lights dimming and the curtain open. They all clapped in anticipation for the opening act.

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Hey!! Hope you guys liked it!!

This is the first chapter and there will be a second chapter in a few days. I have to go to Tampa for college orientation….woopie. Anyways, let me know what you all think!! I hope I do my idea justice….