So since we hit 230 reviews (YAY!), here's the Deleted Scene I promised:

After the Rescue: Part 1

They held each other, relaxing as they felt the warmth emanating from each other. Christine leaned up and whispered "Erik, I need you. Please, take me to bed." He pulled back, surprised at her words. "Are you sure, my dear? You must be exhausted." She smiled saucily and said "I'm not quite exhausted yet. But I'm depending on you to get me there." Taking no arguments, she took his hand and led him to their bedroom, shutting the world outside.

As she pulled him to their bed, Erik watched her, his heart swelling with love. He realized they both needed this time together after the scare they had. He wrapped his arms around her, kissing her as he began undoing the back of her dress. Christine hummed appreciatively, starting to kiss his neck and nibble on his earlobe. He moaned, and muttered "Oh, hell" and quickly lifted her out of the dress and laying her on the bed. She gasped at the feel of his lips on her body as he removed his shirt and pants quickly. He made small bites on her hips, enjoying the gasps and moans that came from his wife's mouth. Erik moved his way back up her body, removing her lingerie and reveling in feeling her soft warm skin against his.

Christine slid one arm around his neck and slid her other hand down, grasping him and stroking slowly. This caught him by surprise and Erik bucked against her hand, groaning out "Oh God, Christine, I can't wait…" and quickly adjusting their bodies so he could slide in with ease. As always, they paused for a moment, enjoying the simple act of joining their bodies as one. Then he began moving slowly, so slowly, torturing her and pulling moans out of her. Finally, Christine grew impatient and wrapped her legs around his hips and rolled them so that she rested on top of him. Erik raised an eyebrow, and she said softly "I need you now." She began rocking back and forth, and Erik's head fell back against the pillows. He grasped her hips and intensified her movements, till neither of them could take any more. The shouts signaling their release wove together, names floating in the air. Christine fell against his heaving chest, and she began laying soft kisses on his neck and shoulder. They snuggled close, and each of them sent a silent prayer of thanks heavenward that they had each other, and that nothing could separate them.

And there you have it! "But," you may ask, "Why is this titled 'Part 1'?" Well, my dear readers, you get as a bonus the long awaited love scene for Nadir and Meg! Okay, maybe not "long awaited", but I'm sure there's a few of you who would enjoy that!

So make sure and leave a little review to tell me if this was worth the wait!