Moments after Jeslyn and Erik had closed the mirror, Kaori came into the room. "Jeslyn, Jeslyn, we're doing costume fittings, we need...you..." She cut herself short when she realized that Jeslyn wasn't in the room. Kaori began to run around backstage, and through the audience seating looking for Jeslyn, but she was no where to be found. Finally, Kaori ran to Devon. Out of breath, she told her story, "Devon. I can't find Jeslyn anywhere. It's like she's not in the Opera House anymore. We need to find her." Devon's eyes glittered strangely, "Don't worry, she can look after herself." And he continued with the rest of his work.
Meanwhile, Erik and Jeslyn are going further and further under the Opera House.
"Wow, this place is huge! I had no idea there was so much under here!" Jeslyn stated in awe. "I know, I think they used to use this as more boarding rooms, extra places to practice, and storage. But now, I call it home." Erik responded. They finally reached The Phantom's lair. "But in all honesty, this is truly where I live." Jeslyn was taken away by what Erik had down here. There were candles everywhere, what appeared to be a type of thrown in the center and off to one side another room, she assumed where he slept. But what entranced Jeslyn the most, was the organ. It was beautiful. It had ivory keys that still gleamed as if they were new and on the pipes was ornate gold. When she ran her hands over the keys she could feel years of composing, years of pain and strife, and a place where a person could totally let go of their emotions. It was Erik's muse. "It's beautiful." Jeslyn sighed. Erik said nothing, but sat down and began to play a haunting tune, something that was so familiar to him. Then, to his surprise, Jeslyn began to sing along, "Angel of Music guide and guardian! Grant to me your glory! Angel of Music hide no longer, secret and strange, Angel." Erik stopped playing and just stared at Jeslyn who was beginning to quiver under his hard gaze, "Where did you learn that?" he asked sternly, "I..I..Don't know...I just started singing...I didn't mean...I don't want to offend you. I'm sorry." Jeslyn stammered. The Phantom's glare softened. "It's ok, I didn't mean to get angry, it's just that..." "That's the song that Christine used to sing wasn't it? It was about you. I know much more than you think Erik, like before we met, when you echoed me in the hallway." Erik just nodded and turned away. He didn't want Jeslyn to see his tears. But she was smarter than that. She sat down by Erik and put her arms around him. "I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry" she kept repeating over and over. "I thought she was the one. I really loved her. She was perfect," Erik kept sobbing into Jeslyn's shoulder. "Please don't be sad." Jeslyn whispered in his ear as she turned his face up to look at her. "And don't you ever give up." she stated as she held his face in her hands. "I have to go back, they'll be missing me soon. I'll find my way. Just stay here and let it out." Her hands had slid into his and she gave them a squeeze before she left and then headed back toward the world of light.