Twisted Every Way: A Haunting Love Triangle

Prologue: Opening Night

(Steven's point of view, Erik Destler)

"You alone, can make my song take flight! It's over now, the Music of the Night!" With that, I hit the last note of the last song of my first show. I can't believe it is over. Just like with my own love story, the woman I love has chosen someone else. I quickly snap back to reality as the music changes. Turning around, I look up at the portcullis and see the mob climbing down it. Making a split second choice, I run over to my throne and grabbing my cape look at the mob one last time before covering my entire body with it, tucking my feet underneath. As I hear Meg's feet walking towards the chair, I push down on the trap door and disappear underneath the stage. I can hear the crowd cheering and as I prepare to get back onstage for the curtain call, I feel as though I am mentally transported back to that first day, when everything was just beginning, my love story, rehearsals and what I thought would be a fresh start.......

(Julia's point of view, Christine Daae)

"Share each day with me, each night each morning." As the boat takes its final turn, I look up at Tim (Raoul) and realize that our love story is getting a much needed second chance. He smiles at me and mouths the words 'I love you'. We reach the edge of the stage and he helps me out of the boat. I still can't believe it, my first Broadway show has just opened to the public. And on top of that, my life has finally started to change for the better. I am in love with someone who came back into my life when I needed him most. And yet I found myself torn between two different people, both of whom loved me and would express that love in different ways. But, I have made my decision and I am ready to sail (no pun intended) into my new life with my best friend, my rock, my biggest supporter, my Tim. I hear the audience erupt in applause and for some reason I can't help but remember when it all began. That first rehearsal, that first scene, the day my life would change forever.........

(Tim's point of view, Raoul, Vicomte de Chagney)

I am paddling the boat away from the portcullis, my Julia sitting beside me. She is singing so eloquently. I answer her singing, surprised by the solemnness of my voice. "Say the word and I will follow you." She turns around and my breath is taken away by her beauty. Wow, how lucky am I? The boat continues its journey forward and into our new life together. I look at Julia and mouth the words 'I love you' to her, which immediately makes her blush. We reach the edge of the stage and I help her out of the boat. We share a quick embrace and a kiss since we have to get ready for the curtain call. This is it, our first show together and my first Broadway show has just opened. I can't believe this moment has finally come. It seems like only yesterday that Julia and I met again after what seemed like forever. I feel as though it was yesterday. As we prepare for the curtain call, I look around at the stage and picture that moment ten months ago, when it all began.........