(The Beast lays dying. Belle runs to him. Meanwhile, the rose is down to its last petal.)

You...you came back...

If only I'd gotten here sooner...

Maybe it's...better this way...

No! Don't say that! We're together now. Everything will be fine!

At least I...got to see you...one last time...

(His eyes close.)

NO! No, please, no! Don't leave me! Please...

(Sobs)

...I love you...
(The last petal falls away.)