Erik woke up with hair in his face. He reached out, but instead of Meg's silky blonde hair he felt Christine's curls. He smiled. Erik pulled her closer and kissed her hair.

"Erik?" Christine said sleepily.

"I'm here, love." They both smiled. They had been together for over a year. Suddenly Christine sat up.

"Erik, what time is it?"

Erik sat up and looked at the clock.

"Nine O'clock, why?"

"Erik! I was supposed to be home two hours ago!" Christine jumped out of bed and pulled her chemise over her head. "A little help please," Christine said, gesturing towards her corset. Erik got out of bed and slipped his robe on.

"Hurry up, Raoul's going to wonder where I am!"

"I'm hurrying! I'm hurrying!" Erik laced up Christine's corset. When he was done Christine slipped on her dress. She headed for the door, but Erik stopped her.

"When can I see you again?"

Christine sighed. "I don't know love." She leaned up and kissed him. "Soon I promise."

"Tonight?"

"Tomorrow night. I can't disappear for two nights. Raoul will notice."

She gave him another kiss on the cheek.

"Tomorrow night, then."

"I wouldn't miss it for the world."

Erik leaned down and kissed her. " I love you so much."

Christine smiled. "I love you too."

"Meg! I'm home!" Erik slammed the front door behind him.

"Erik Destler where have you been!" Meg yelled. She came into the room holding their daughter.

"I'm sorry. I fell asleep at my organ. It's a habit!"

"Papa! Papa!" One-year-old Chloe reached for Erik. He reluctantly picked her up. Meg smiled.

"Isn't she precious?"

"Yeah," Erik said dryly. "Adorable."

"What's wrong with you?" Meg snapped.

"Nothing." He handed her Chloe. "I'm going to compose." Erik disappeared into the music room.

"Mama," Chloe put her arms around Meg's neck. Meg hummed until she was asleep.

"I love you, Chloe." She whispered, fighting back tears.

"Raoul! I'm home!" Christine called.

"Where were you Christine? I was worried sick."

"Don't worry, dear." Christine kissed his cheek. "I'm fine."