Onward we go. Thank you for your support.

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Erik or Christine. They are the wonderful creation of Mr. Leroux – but ALW gave them depth and humanity – as did Kay. I do not own any lyrics that are used; they will be credited at the end of the chapter in which they appear.

I do however; own the plot and any original characters, which appear from the dark caverns of my mind.

Character portraits:

Erik – Gerard Butler (There is no other – not for me!)

Christine - Scarlett Johansson (with violet eyes, and a little more of a mature look)

Meckenzie - Emma Karwandy (from Butterfly on a Wheel)

Vince - Pierce Brosnan (slightly shorter)

Karen - Bette Midler (only about ten year's younger, seven inches taller, and long,brown hair)

Ms. Jennison- Samantha Bond (Miss Moneypenny from the latest Bond movies)

Mr. Lynch - Bruce Davison (Senator Kelly from the first X-Men movie)

All other original characters, you can use your imagination.

Enjoy.

CHAPTER 42

The following day consisted of leisurely strolls down the streets of Montreal; they held hands and enjoyed the newness of their love.

Each moment they spent together was a new discovery and Erik was still reeling from the realization that Christine had taken him, willingly and publicly, as her husband.

"Is there any place else you would like to see?" Erik asked.

They were sitting in a small café after taking a reprieve from site-seeing to enjoy a couple of cold Cokes.

They had seen the city by night, standing on the balcony of their hotel. Christine hadn't thought a city could ever be so beautiful, but she had been wrong.

Today, they had toured the city on foot, going to many museums and galleries, as well as eating breakfast and lunch in two, quaint sidewalk cafés. It was now slightly past 4:30 in the afternoon, and Christine was eager begin her life with Erik and Meckenzie, in their home.

"Erik, would you be too terribly disappointed if all I wanted to do was return home, pick up Meckenzie, move into our house and truly become your wife, in every way?" Christine asked, warily.

Erik reached across the table and took her hand in his. His smile was radiant and he spun tiny circles on her hand with his callused finger as he spoke, "Is now soon enough?"

They had already checked out of the hotel and their luggage had been returned to the plane. All they had to do was climb on board and they would be on their way home.

Christine smiled and stood up as Erik headed to the counter to pay their bill. She smiled as she heard him making small talk with the clerk and she even heard him chuckle as he thanked the young man; he had come a long way in a short time and she liked to think that she had been the one to bring him out.

He took her hand and they walked out of the café and hailed a cab. They silently sat together with Erik's arm wrapped around her. There was nothing that needed saying, which was not said with their eyes and hands.

OOOOOOOOOOOOO

"Mommy and Daddy!" Meckenzie squealed as she heard Christine's and Erik's voices carry down the hall.

Christine felt ridiculous, fighting tears back when she had only been gone a little over twenty-four hours.

Erik wrapped her in his strong embrace and placed a kiss to her warm cheek.

"Did you miss us, Pip Squeak?" He teased.

She shook her head vigorously and hugged his neck.

"How about I take you to your new home?"

"Are we going to move into your house?" Meckenzie asked.

Erik rustled her hair and chuckled, "Yes, you are…only it's not my house anymore." He watched as she wrinkled her brow in a moment of confusion, "It's our home."

"You two look like you had a wonderful time." Vince stated with a huge grin on his face and an amused wink of his eye.

Erik smiled, but could not make eyes contact.

"We had a marvelous time." Christine chimed in. "Erik took me site-seeing all over Montreal today – and the city is particularly beautiful at night, out on the balcony of our room."

She closed her eyes and pictured the sight she had memorized in just a matter of moments while gazing at the light-studded horizon over Montreal.

Erik placed his arm around her shoulders and gave her a light squeeze, sharing her mental picture. He placed a tender kiss upon her forehead and smiled down at her.

"I hate to break up the party, but we need to get home." Erik stated.

"You kids come by anytime, and I mean that." Karen emphasized, giving Christine a tight hug and kissing Meckenzie on the cheek.

She stood in front of Erik and looked up at him. She had never seen him looking so happy and content, and she almost cried at the sight.

He placed Meckenzie in her mother's arms and pulled Karen to him for a brotherly hug. She had been the only trustworthy female in his life for years…until Christine came along.

"We'll be heading to New York either tomorrow or the next day, Christine and Meckenzie have some unfinished business that needs their attention." Erik stated, "I am just going along for the ride."

Vince and Karen both nodded, knowing what that business was. They knew Christine was very apprehensive about seeing Raoul again, but they also knew she was determined to face him, even on his deathbed.

"We'll let you know how it goes." Christine added, placing Meckenzie in the backseat.

They gave one last wave as they drove away, and within five minutes, Meckenzie was asleep in the car seat.

"She must be exhausted." Erik said, glancing at her in the rearview mirror.

Christine nodded, "Karen said she barely slept last night because she was so excited about finally having a daddy."

Erik's reserved silence was disconcerting, even though he smiled.

"What's wrong?" Christine asked, noting his shrouded eyes.

He shrugged his broad shoulders, "Nothing really, I just hope I will be a good father."

Christine cuddled up to him, resting her head on his shoulder, "You already are…she loves you, Erik…I think she loved you the moment you came into her life…like mother, like daughter."

Erik carried Meckenzie into the house and positioned her on her bed, took off her shoes, and covered her with the sheet and comforter. He feathered his fingers across her forehead and moved her hair back; then he bent and placed a kiss there.

"Sweet dreams, Princess." He whispered.

Erik was suddenly overwhelmed with the desire to have more children. He had never felt that urge before, but now that the opportunity was in his grasp, he wanted it.

Christine stood at the door and watched him take care of Meckenzie. It was a beautiful thing to see this man so taken with her daughter; she had battled the loneliness for years, thinking she would never have anyone to share Meckenzie with, but God had blessed her with Erik.

He arose and came toward her, "What are you thinking?" He teasingly asked.

"I was thinking about how beautiful it is to see you with her and watch your natural fathering instincts at work."

She reached her arms around his neck and placed a kiss upon his mouth, "You are a natural at this fathering thing."

"You think so?" Erik asked with a grin.

Christine nodded and kissed him again.

"Good, because I have decided I want more children." Erik stated.

"Really?" Christine asked, amused. "Have you discussed this matter with your wife?"

Erik playfully cocked his head and raised his brow, "No, was I supposed to?"

Christine returned the same look to him, "If you intend to have them with her, yes."

Erik sidled up to her and wrapped his arms around her waist, grinding his arousal into her, "Wife, would you like to have more babies with me?"

Christine put her finger to her lips, thinking about his proposal, "Well…I'm not sure you know how to make babies. I will need a resume and you will need to give me an audition…perhaps several, until I am fully satisfied."

Erik chased her down the hall, catching her around the waist as she dove into the middle of their bed.

Their kiss was fierce and passionate; Erik demanded her submission and Christine gladly gave it. His tongue fanned the flames of her desire until she was sure she would climax just from the thrusts of his tongue against hers.

Their joining on this night was wild and uninhibited; Christine pushed Erik onto the bed and dominated him with her body.

Her head was thrown back and Erik watched the play of desires blush across her face. She was riding him with slow, deliberate thrusts, and the sound of their mating heightened the sexual energy around them.

In one swift movement, Erik was behind her as she rocked against him on all fours. Christine's whelps of pleasure were growing louder and Erik wasn't sure how much longer he could hold out.

He sat back on his haunches and Christine straddled him with her back to his chest. She reached down and fondled him while she drove him into her deeper and deeper with each downward plunge.

Erik could take no more, and his head flung back as his body trembled beneath her. Her muscles contracted around him, making his climax that much more intense as she cried out with her own release.

Afterwards, they lay in each other's arms, and Erik traced her arm with his fingertips.

"I sure am going to have fun trying to make babies." He stated, reflectively.

His eyes were closed and he was entering a sleep mode.

Christine giggled, turned her body toward him, and laced her leg across his thigh.

"Me, too." She agreed.

TBC