This is more or less based on "End of the Ghost's Love Story," just with a flashback instead of narration. A reviewer pointed out that I previously had an ALW kiss in here. Since this is now totally Leroux-based, that's been changed.

At last, we come to the end. Erik kisses Christine on the forehead and she lives. Moved by her compassion and sacrifice, Erik comes to a final understanding.

YOU ARE FREE TO GO (To the tune of "Beauty and the Beast" from Beauty and the Beast)

ERIK:

Now I understand.
Suddenly it's clear.
Looking back I find
My heart was so blind;
I can't keep you here.

Out of fear and greed
I brought you here below.
Now I know, of course,
Love does not use force.
You are free to go.

CHRISTINE:

I don't understand.
Why send me away?
If you want me to,
I'll be here with you;
I promise to stay!

ERIK:

Angel, don't you see,
You've opened my eyes.
If my love were true,
I would not hurt you.
Now I realize.

I know that you'd stay.
Believe me, dear, I know.
But if it's him you love,
Who am I to judge?
You are free to go.

If it's him you love,
Who am I to judge?
You are free to go.