Christine

Chapter 16; Welcome To America

Christine's pov

I woke up beside Gustave who was already awake. "Hello little angel". I said giving him a small kiss on his forehead. "Good morning mother" he smiled back. Erik and I have'nt really talked about Gustave that mutch I don't know when we are going to tell him. I know it scares Erik to think about Gustave and if he accepts him but more importantly his face.

We were on the ship to America with Erik. I'm exited to see Meg and Madame Giry again but I'm also very exited to sing the song. I don't know mutch about it but all I know is that every song he creates is beautiful on it's own way. He writes what he feels.

It nocked on the door and both Gustave and I looked at the door to see who it was. It was Erik. I had my night dress on but I know Erik does'nt mind he has seen everything before...

I came up to him and wispered quietly. "Can we tell him now please?" I asked. Erik looked at Gustave who was consentrated on his drawing's.

Erik took a deep breath and noded his head. We went up to him as he looked at us with a smile. "Gustave darling can we talk to you for a minute?" I asked as kindley as I could, I wanted and needed to be strong for my son. Erik and I sat down on the bed having Gustave on the floor facing us both.

"Darling do you remember what I told you about you father?" I said trying not to seem nervous but I was truly terrified.

Gustave noded his head as I continued. "Well he had to go away because there are bad men wanting to hurt him that's why he had to leave us." I took a breath as I felt Erik's hand on mine.

"Gustave what I'm tying to say is that...your father...is here". I said looking at Erik and Gustave looked at him and his smile dropt. Gustave did'nt say anything for a few seconds. "Let me see the face". He asked wanting to be really shore that it was him. Here we go. He took of his mask and wig and they both looked at each other deep in the eyes. Gustave took a step back and we both prepared ourselves for a scream but instead our son did something we could never have imagined. Gustave game his father a hug. "Welcome back daddy!" Gudtave said sweetley. At first Erik did'nt know what to do but he then slowly and carefully hug'd Gustave back.

"Thank you" he said to us both. It was a beautiful moment. A moment we'll never forget. He put on his wig and mask again and we were in America.

We got of the boat, took our bag's and went into a carrige. When the carrige stoped Erik got out first, he held his hand out for me and helpt me down. We did the same for Gustave.

While Erik paied the driver Gustave and I looked at the big sighn. "PHANTASMA Cities of Wonders". Erik came beside me and held his arm around my wreist. "Christine, Gustave, welcome to America".