When Gustav turned ten, he found out that his father was Uncle Erik. Raoul wanted Gustav to go to him and see if he would take care of Gustav.
"Raoul, no! Don't do this!" Christine begged.
"Christine, the looks I get on the street when I'm with him are unsufferable! I'm sorry but it has to be done." Raoul turned to Gustav. "I will take you to Madame Giry myself today."
"No Raoul, I'll do it," Christine said. "He'll trust me more than you." It was agreed. No one asked Gustav what he wanted to do. No one cared. Maybe Erik would care. But last time he saw Erik, Erik didn't seem to like him.
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Christine found Gustav in his room, packing. "Honey, I'm going to take away from Raoul, but not to Erik's. You and I will live at the Opera House together."
"No. I want to stay with Erik. I want to be away from all of you. Ok?"
She nodded, tears in her eyes. She left him alone.
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"What do you mean he left again?" Madame Giry had just told Christine and Gustav that Erik was gone.
"I am sorry. He left a note saying he was leaving."
"Thank you." Christine turned to Gustav. "We'll find him for you. I promise."