[Mephisto tries to respond but -- There's a whole lot of stuff happening over with Stephen. His hands move back to Christine's face, holding her still and doing his best to keep her from witnessing anything that might devastate her any further.]

You haven't failed anyone. You gave him exactly what he needed. It's not your fault the Phantom put such rules in place.

[He presses his forehead back to her hair.]

Remember. I am here, the way I am, because of you. That isn't a failure.