I have purposely delayed writing this last chapter, simply because I wasn't ready to say goodbye to our super couple. But alas, all stories come to an end eventually and I feel honored to be able to end Erik and Christine's tale on a triumphant note. While we will never know if this was how their story would have ended had she lived, I like to think that it would have been awfully close. LOL

I wish to thank all of you for reading and a special shout out to everyone who reviewed each and every chapter. You have no idea how much your words of encouragement meant to me and made me keep going. As this story ends, I hope to one day be back with new inspiration to take our couple on their next adventure but until then, I bid you and them a heartfelt goodbye.

And now, lights up on the final scene of our final act.

Ten years have passed and these were such a change from the previous ten years Erik and Christine experienced. There days now were filled with love, laughter and happiness. While they took every day together as a gift, they were also full of hope that they would enjoy many more days to come.

Their eldest daughter, Erica had filled Erik and Christine's home with a joy and equal amount of mischief. Erik was very hesitate about naming any child after him, but Christine insisted that no other name suited their little angel more perfectly than his. In fact, Christine took to reminding her husband of this every time Erica excelled in her studies. She was particularity advanced in art and was taking special classes with a tutor at a private school.

After a few months of Erica being born, Christine did perform at the Met and ticket sales were the highest the opera house had ever seen. It wasn't long before the diva and her Maestro were requested everywhere. For a while the family traveled all over the world performing and it made Erik happy to be able to share his love of travel with his family. Yet when Christine gave birth to twins, five years later, they returned home to Phantasma and with the exception of a concert or two, they rarely ever strayed away again.

One day Erik was playing with Ramin and Sierra in the yard, when Gustave called out to his father to please come inside.

"Father, we are going to be late!"

Erik chucked. "Gustave, we are fine. I promise you I will not make you late on the evening of your engagement party."

Gustave rolled his eyes but couldn't stay cross when his sister Sierra and her twin Ramin, each took one of his pant legs and begged him to play with them.

"Oh you two!" He picked up his little sister and kissed her until she giggled and when he tried to do the same to his brother, he just stuck his tongue out at him.

"Was I this immature at their age?" He asked his father.

Erik sighed. "Seeing that you would have been five, I have no idea. It will always be one of my deepest regrets."

Gustave touched his father's shoulder. "I didn't mean to make you sad, Father. I have had an incredible life. You are very much responsible for that."

Erik tried to remain stoic but couldn't help himself. He pulled Gustave in for a hug.

"Father, we are going to be late! Where is Erica and Mother? Penelope was arriving with her parents at 8pm, sharp."

"Relax, Gustave. Erica had a late class and her tutor was going to bring her to the restaurant. Your mother had an appointment in the city and will also meet us there. Thus it is just you, me and these little troublemakers!" Erik started to chase the twins around and Gustave couldn't resist joining in the fun.

Although he was officially announcing his engagement to Penelope tonight, Erik couldn't believe that his little boy was 20 years old. Erica, although just ten years old, was undeniably a protégé like her father. Ramin and Sierra were five and although bright, they seems to enjoy just being children, which was perfectly alright by both Erik and Christine. Erik spent more time composing operas and arias then managing the park and Gangle and Molly had taken to managing the day to day operations.

Financially things were looking quite well. Erik had made a good deal of money from his compositions, including the acclaim he and Christine received from his opera, the Angel of Music. So these days he relished in being a full time father to his little ones and Maestro to his diva, La Daae. Christine performed frequently at Phantasma, but managed to take on a few outside engagements when she and her Maestro agreed.

After a game or two of hide and go seek, Erik and Gustave managed to get the children in the carriage. They passed a beautiful display of flowers in the parlor that had arrived earlier that morning. The card was addressed to Gustave with the following message:

"I always knew you would find happiness. I wish a lifetime of love for you and you future wife. Forever my love to you all, Meg."

Although she did not stay in touch, Erik had learned that Meg had found a job as a dance teacher out West and settled down properly with a fine man. Although he never voiced it outload, Christine knew her husband was happy that Meg had found her way in life after all.

Soon everyone arrived at the restaurant and Christine greeted her family and future daughter-in law. Before the meal began, Erik got up and headed to the dance floor.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, if you will allow me this one indulgence? I wish to offer an engagement present to my son and his beautiful wife to be." He smiled at the happy couple.

Penelope and Gustave looked at each other and she then blew a kiss to her future father-in-law.

"Christine, would you please join me out here?"

Christine kissed her children, before joining hands with her husband.

Erik smiled and kissed her hand. "I wrote a song for Gustave and Penelope but I must admit that someone else was the inspiration." He looked lovely at his wife. "I know some of you may not think that is fair but truthfully, she is the inspiration for everything. For you see, my wife was able to love the unlovable if not, we wouldn't be here today. So Gustave and Penelope with your permission, I would like to sing it and have you two dance to it. Would that be alright?"

Penelope led Gustave by the arm to the dance floor. "Please Papa Erik, we would be delighted."

Erik smiled. He had always been fond of the girl that captured Gustave's heart. He looked at Christine. "Don't you go away, I need you right here."

Within moments the music began.

"I found a love for me
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were so young when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry…

Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still young, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight"

The guest applauded, as Gustave and Penelope finished the dance and kissed. Erik then bowed to Christine and escorted her to her seat but she in turn led him to the veranda.

"Angel?"

"I want to speak to you for a moment. I haven't been able to say two words to you alone all day."

"Well whose fault is that? You rushed out this morning, without so much as a word as to where they day was taking you."

"Are you jealous, Mr. Dexter?" She grinned.

"I…. Well, yes but I trust you. That's the only reason I have been so good natured, love."

"Erik, you can't be serious? What man would want a happily married mother of five?"

"Plenty. You are still the most desirable woman here."

"And this is why I love you so." She removed his mask and kissed him lovingly.

When they came apart, Erik lost his train of thought. "Er… What did you wish to speak to me about?"

"I do not love the unlovable. I love the man that captured my heart with his beautiful voice and soul. That man is capable of great love and he has shown it to me, our children and countless of others. He is good and pure and frankly, I can't live without him."

"Christine, you made me loveable the moment you realized you could love me."

She cupped his marred cheek. "I have always loved you." She kissed his cheek. "As I said, I would not have had five children with you if I did not." She stared into his eyes a little bit longer.

"Five?"

She giggled as she took his hand and placed it over her stomach. "We're going to have one more, angel."

"Are…..Are you sure?!"

She nodded. "Dr. Webber confirmed it today."

He stared at his wife in amazement. "Christine, I love you." He then brought her to his lips one more time.

The End

A/N: The song was Perfect by Ed Sheeran.