A/N: I dont remember if Raoul had a aunt in the book...I think I remember his brother. Anyway I think most of us agree he's to much of a pansy to have come up with that plot so some one else needed the credit for it. Anyway dont own the Phantom of the Opera or its characters...the honor goes to Gaston Laaroux first followed but many others. Please review and I hope you enjoy. I will try and update soon.

Chapter 4: Raoul!

When the curtain fell Madame Giry brought Christine a rose and note. She smiled before walking farther backstage.

'Dear Love,

You sounded wonderful as always. Hmmmm...I still love you voice. The kids what to meet you in your dressing room. You should have seen them trying to act out the opera with you. Anyway

we will see you afterward.

Love,

O.G., Catherine, and Edward

Christine chuckles putting away the letter, "Meg, Madame Giry, I will see you all downstairs. The kids want to meet me in my dressing room."

As she walks away she bumps into none other that Raoul and Phillip de Changy.

"Oh I'm sorry." Christine said looking up and gasping, "Raoul?"

Phillip smiles shyly, "Do you know where Meg is, Christine?"

"Yea, she's still backstage, Phillip," Christine watched Raoul's older brother run off toward the dancers area. "What are you doing back here?"

"I cam to see you."

"Really. Why?"

"It's been six years and you still look the same. I guess he's still holding you hostage?"

"No, actually we're married with two kids. I have and love my family."

"But you miss me." As an after thought he added, "I know you do."

Christine folds her arms over her chest, "Well yes, you were always there for me. You were my best friend."

"Then let's go. He's not here to stop you and if he tries I'll get the police. We can finally be together, happily, and peacefully. Come on Christine. You don't have to worry about your clothes, I'll buy you a whole new wardrobe." Looking at what she had on Raoul added, "Looks like you need one. You and Meg can even be sister-in-laws. Phillip is going to propose to her. We could have a double wedding, Little Lottie."

"I chose the phantom six years ago and I choose the phantom now, six years later. We're married and I can't hurt him like that."

"Fine, I think you're making a big mistake, but I wont force you. No, you'll return to me. I still love you, Little Lotte," Raoul turns and walks off leaving Christine standing outside the Prima Dona room quizzically and uneasy.

Christine watched Raoul head over to his aunt, This cannot be good. The last time she interfered in his affairs Raoul did something stupid making a fool out of himself. Who's at stake this time? Christine shook her head and walked into the room pushing all events of what just happened out of her mind for the time being.

"Mommy!" Edward and Catherine raced from Erik to Christine.

She bent down to hug her kids, "Hey you two?" Looking up at Erik she asked, "How much did you here?"

"All of it. Thank you for choosing me again, but are you with me now because you love me and want to be with me or because we have children together?"

Christine stood and walked over to her husband wrapping her arms around his neck and playing with his hair, "I'm with you because I love you and I love our kids." She kissed him, "And if given the chance or choice I'd choose you again."

"Mommy?" Catherine hugged on Christine's skirts, "Mommy?"

"Yes?"

"Who's Raoul?"

"He's an old friend, nothing more. I haven't seen him in six years.'

Edward looked at Erik, "You and mommy still together, right?"

Erik and Christine picked up the kids and headed back home, "Yes we're still together. We are and will always be a family. Now let's go home.'

Unbeknown to any of them Raoul had been outside the door with his aunt and they had heard the whole thing.

"Raoul, you have to get those kids if you want her back."

"There children, aunty."

"I didn't say kill them, just hold them hostage. And give her the choice, he gave her. Her kids in exchange for a life with you, or stay with him but lose her children."

"Will it work?" Raoul looked at his aunt.

She smiled, "Just do what I tell you."