Erik Destler and Christine Daae have a lot in common. They both love to perform, they both have quiet, humble personalities, and because of their pasts, they are both sad and lonely most of the time.
When obtaining lead roles in a summer production of a play called "The Abductor", Erik and Christine get to know one another both onstage and off. Almost immediately, Erik -who has never known love- develops deep feelings for Christine. He knows for certain that his feelings will never be returned, but he also knows he can't control his heart.
Christine knows better. The last thing on her mind is a relationship. In fact, love is something she fears due to the horrors of her past. Therefore, she believes that love can be a choice, not an uncontrollable feeling. And she has made her choice... or so she thinks.
Once she learns of Erik's feelings for her, everything changes. Christine may think that love is a choice, but can she really control her heart? Even though there are problems and obstacles in the way, can she help but choose to love?
The Phantom endures an enormous amount of stress during the fire and from his heartbreak. The moment he is able to retreat to his hideaway in peace, he suffers a massive stroke leaving him incapable of speaking, eating, or moving. He had accepted that he was going to die where he had fallen. Fortunately for him, one of those ballet rats happened to be nosy after the fire. Amelie creeps down into the liar and hears Erik's moans. Though she is frightened, Amelie goes to aid him.
Will Erik survive? If he does, what will become of their relationship?