Chapter 2: Aunt Meg and Aunt Toni

The three made it back down before Christine, Meg, and Madame Giry made it. Erik went to the kitchen to warm up the food, while Catherine and Edward went to change into more suitable clothes.

"Erik," Christine walks in followed by Meg and Madame Giry (Aunt Meg and Aunt Toni as the kids call them, "why are Edward's and Catherine's clothes by the lake?"

Erik came and picked up their clothes and laid them on the shore to dry, "Your kids got into an argument and Edward tackled Cat into the lake."

"Those are your kids," Christine kissed him, picking up the clothes, "as well as mine."

"Mmmmmmm," Meg sighed. "Something smells good."

"Christine cooked. I'm just reheating it," Erik stated heading back to the kitchen area.

"Aunt Meg! Aunt Toni!" two small voices yelled as two pair of small feet came running into the room.

Madame Giry bends down to hug them, "Hey you two."

"What have you two been up to other than fighting," Meg teased hugging them next.

"Nothing and we weren't fighting," Edward smiled.

"No just arguing and then he pushed me," Catherine nudges her brother.

"Don't do that you two," Meg laughed. "Mom where are you going?"

"To help Erik set the table.'

Christine returned from putting the kids clothes up, "Erik what room are Meg and Madame Giry sleeping in?"

"The kids room of course. Edward and Catherine will just have to sleep in our room."

"You are not sleeping in our bed," Christine looked at her son and daughter.

"Then where will we sleep?" Edward asked.

Catherine groaned, "Please not the pull out."

"Yes, that is exactly where you are sleeping."

Catherine looked at her dad who mouthed 'No, I cannot help you this time', and sighed dejectedly, "Ok."

Dinner went by nicely. Edward and Catherine did most of the talking, but everyone understood. Meg and Madame Giry came often but rarely did they stay long or talk to the kids long (most times they came on strictly business), so Edward and Catherine were really excited. After diner it was the kids bed time but because of company they were allowed to stay up a little later.

Madame Giry watched Erik put the kids to bed and comments, "Erik has definitely changed for the better."

"They're sleep now," Erik smiled at Christine. "Did I miss anything?"

"No, I was just commenting on the change in your personality. You can tell you love Christine and those kids," Madame Giry informed him. "You finally stopped wearing that mask, I see."

"Well of course. I'm home here. Christine doesn't mind my face, she loves me regardless, and Edward and Catherine love me too. They understand why I were my mask in public but they hate that I have to do it. What more can I possibly ask for."

"Are you guys going to move from down here?" Meg asked innocently.

"I would prefer we not, you all know how I am about my face; however, the choice is Christine's. I know a place where we can move out kinda by you."

"Are you talking about that little house Nadir gave you?" Giry asked.

"Yep that's it."

Christine interjected, "I'm happy here and so are the kids, but of course we can use it as a vacation home."

"That's not a bad idea." Meg stated, "Erik, you and the kids will be coming to the opera right?"

"Of course. I had a talk with the managers, they know box five is to be left open for my use."

"You met with them?" Madame Giry asked worried.

"Yes they are a lot easier than Richard and Andre. Obviously just knowing I exist and was human was enough for them. They want to do my next opera."

"Oh boy..."Christine starts when she heard a crash in their room.

Erik got up, "I'll handle it."