With the Phantom of the Opera dead, Erik tries to discover what role still exists for him at the Opera Garnier-or if there is one. Sure that he can never belong in the outside world, he questions if he can still belong inside the Opera either. And also to wonder why it bothers him so much when Meg spends more and more time with the handsome L on de Troyes. Fighting feelings she's sure she shouldn't have for Erik, Meg tries to balance a friendship...