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I'm glad that you guys like my story so far. Once again, I am confined on the ship so I thought that I would get another chapter out today. I'll probably get Chapter Three out before the end of the day at the rate I'm going. Anyways, here's Chapter Two. I hope that you guys like it!

Disclaimer: Blah, Blah, Blah. If I owned POTO then I might not be in the Navy and I'd be filthy, stinking rich! I do however own Gabrielle, Doctor Collins and Isabella.

Summary: See Chapter One

From Chapter One…

"It's your father, Charles Daae. He was in a car accident on I-5 miss. He's not expected to make it through the night."

Chapter Two: Unexpected Loss

Christine's face went white. "Wha-What?"

"I'm so sorry Miss Daae, but your father has been asking for you. Is there anyway you can get down here?" Gabrielle asked.

"Yeah, I mean yes! I'll be there as soon as possible. Thank you…"

She closed the phone and just stood there for a minute, as if trying to process the information. Raoul noticed that she had finished her phone call and walked over to her. "Christine? Is everything alright?" he asked, concerned.

"My…my father's been in an accident. He's in the hospital," she said quietly. "He's not expected to make it through."

"Oh Christine, I'm so sorry. Is there anything that I can do?"

She looked up into his eyes. "Yeah, can you take me to the hospital?"

Raoul nodded. "Of course. Just let me go get my coat." He noticed a nearby bench. "Why don't you sit here and I'll be right back. Did you bring a wrap or something?"

Christine shook her head and Raoul hurried off.

"There you are!"

Looking up, Christine saw Meg running towards her. "I saw you dancing with Raoul! Isn't he cute? So what did he say about me? Anything good? Come on Chrissy, you have to tell me!" she said, all at once.

It was then that Meg noticed Christine's face. "Chrissy? Is everything okay?"

"No…it's not Meg. It's…" Christine trailed off.

"Come on Christine, let's get going," Raoul said returning with his coat and car keys in hand.

Meg looked up and blushed slightly at the sight of Raoul. "Meg, I really can't explain right now. I have to go."

Not another word was said. Christine stood up and allowed Raoul to lead her to his car. Only when she was safely inside the car did Christine pull out her cell phone and open up a new text message to Meg. Dad in wreck. Not xpected to live thrgh nite.

She hurriedly typed out the message and hit send, the closed her phone and looked out the window as the landmarks passed by. Suddenly, her phone went off with a reply from Meg. Christine quickly read the message. OMG! I'm coming w u!

The drive to San Diego General Hospital seemed to last forever. Christine played out many scenarios in her mind as to how the accident could have happened since her dad had said that he was going to be in LA overnight. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't even notice the car pull to a stop. "Christine? We're here," Raoul said gently. "Do you want me to come in with you?"

"Yes please. I don't want to see him by myself and I know that it's going to take Meg a few more minutes to get here."

Raoul didn't need any more words. He got out of the car and went around to open her door and help her out. Together, they walked into the hospital and up to the reception desk. "Hi, my name is Christine Daae. My father was brought here. He was in a car accident," she said to the receptionist.

"Yes, he's in ICU on the third floor. Just go up to the nurses station there and they will be more than happy to point the way," the receptionist replied.

Christine nodded her thanks and headed towards a nearby elevator and her and Raoul traveled up to the third floor. As they approached the nurse's station, the brunette nurse there looked up and smiled. "Miss Daae?" she asked.

Christine nodded.

"I'm Gabrielle. We spoke on the phone. If you would just follow me I'll be more than happy to take you to your father's room." She glanced at Raoul. "But I'm afraid that…"

"He's coming with me. I don't think that I can handle seeing my father by myself," Christine interrupted.

"Of course Miss Daae. This way please."

Gabrielle led them down the hallway until they finally reached their destination. She opened the door to reveal Charles Daae's room. "Daddy!" Christine cried out, rushing to her father's bedside.

"I'll just leave you two alone," Gabrielle said, closing the door.

Christine flung herself upon her father and hugged him tightly. "Oh Daddy! How could this have happened to you?"

Charles slowly opened his eyes and weakly hugged his daughter. "My precious little girl," he said weakly.

"I love you so much Daddy."

"Christine, listen to me. I know that I don't have much time. But there is something that I must tell you."

"I'm listening Daddy."

"When I'm in heaven child, I will send you an angel, an Angel of Music."

"Shhh, don't talk like that Dad. You're going to get better and then we will go home and you can play the violin for me," she said, tears streaming down her face.

"I want you to use your talent Christine. Use that beautiful voice that you have, the voice that your mother gifted you with," Charles whispered, touching his daughter's cheek.

"I will Daddy, I promise."

Raoul came up behind Christine and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder and squeezed it gently.

The door opened and a doctor in a white lab coat entered the room. "Miss Daae? Hi, I'm Doctor Collins. Could I speak to you for a moment?"

"Of course," Christine replied. "I'll be right there." She turned her attention back to her father. "Daddy, I'll be right back okay? Hang in there. I'll only be gone for a moment."

Standing up, she made her way outside in the hallway. "How…How did this happen?" she asked.

"Well, apparently your father was traveling south on I-5 heading back into San Diego when another car jumped the barrier and crashed into his head-on. We all were surprised that he made it out alive. His injuries are extensive Miss Daae. We did all that we could, but I'm afraid that all we can do now is make your father as comfortable as possible," Doctor Collins replied.

"How much time does he have left?"

"Not long I'm afraid."

Suddenly, footsteps were heard running down the hall and a few seconds later, Meg slid around the corner and rushed towards Christine.

"I'm here Chrissy! I'm here! Sorry it took me so long! I got stuck in traffic. How is he?" she said all in one breath.

"It's not good Meg. He's not going to make it," Christine cried.

Meg took Christine into her arms. "Let it out Christine. Just let it all out."

Christine burst into tears. She was only seventeen and was on the verge of losing both her parents. "What am I going to do Meg? He's all I have left in the world."

"Shh… it will be okay Christine. We will take care of everything. Don't you worry now, okay? We will take care of everything."

Meg held Christine close to her and rubbed her back as Christine cried. Suddenly, a loud noise came from Charles' room. "Oh no! Not now!" Christine cried out.

Doctor Collins rushed into the room. "He's flat lining! We're losing him!"

There was nothing Christine could do but stand back and watch the man that she loved most in the world slip away from her forever.

"Goodbye Daddy. I love you."

Okay, so yeah…don't kill me yet! Erik is going to make an appearance soon I promise! But the next chapter will focus mainly on Christine's grief and pain at the loss of her father. Please don't forget to submit a review!

I remain your obedient authoress,

Phantomfan1911