A/N: This is an expanded version of the scene that is shown during the credits of "Ring Cycle". I thought it was so adorable that I wish they would have expanded it on the show.
"Okay Alice, now remember, do it just like we practiced. When the music starts, take your basket and walk into the living room, scattering the rose petals onto the floor."
"Okay, Mommy."
Roz smiled at her daughter. Wearing a white taffeta dress with purple trim, Alice was the most beautiful girl she'd ever seen; even more beautiful than the bride.
Of course Roz would never tell Daphne, although she knew that her friend would understand. It was because of Daphne that they were gathered in the living room for what surely would be the wedding of the year... or at least the month.
Niles and Daphne had been husband and wife for over a week now and through a weird set of circumstances had managed to have a series of weddings, all in quick succession.
Seems that their decision to elope in Reno didn't sit well with some people; namely Frasier, Martin and Gertrude. And as a result, poor Daphne and Niles had been forced to say their vows over and over again, much to Daphne's dismay.
But Roz had to admit that she'd been annoyed with Niles and Daphne's decision as well. While Frasier and Gertrude complained endlessly about not having been invited to such a monumental event, Roz could only think of Alice. Her daughter had spoken incessantly about being a flower girl at her Aunt Daphne and Uncle Niles' wedding.
And when Roz had to explain that there would be no wedding, the hurt in Alice's eyes was enough to send her over the edge.
Daphne watched Roz and Alice with tears in her eyes. It was such a beautiful sight and she couldn't help but smile when she saw that Roz was crying as well.
"Roz, what's gotten into you? I've never seen you this emotional before!"
Roz sniffled. "God, I'm pathetic aren't I? At this rate I'll be a basket case by the time she gets married!"
Daphne smiled at her niece. "Well, I can understand that. I'll be the same way when my daughter gets married. If Niles and I have a daughter that is."
Roz hugged Daphne. "You will."
Daphne crouched down and brushed the hair from Alice's angelic face.
"You certainly look beautiful. You're the prettiest flower girl I've ever seen."
"What do you say, Alice?"
Alice looked at her mother and then back at Daphne.
"Thank you, Aunt Daphne."
The affectionate name made Daphne smile. She wasn't related to Roz but the fact that Alice thought of her as her aunt was heart warming.
"You're welcome Sweetheart."
Suddenly the swell of Le Coucou by Daquin floated into the hallway, causing Daphne to gasp.
"That's me cue! If I don't get in me place, I'm going to miss me own weddin'!"
Roz laughed. "Well it's not like you haven't gone through this five or six times already!"
"Yeah, but Roz this is for Alice, not for Niles and I. But I'm completely nervous! Isn't that stupid?"
Before Roz could answer, the song ended and Pachebel's Cannon in D began to play, indicating the start of the ceremony.
"All right, Alice... Here we go."
Daphne and Roz watched as Alice walked into the living room, tossing the rose petals from her basket, just the way they had practiced.
She was a perfect angel.
Dressed casually in jeans and a sweater, Roz followed her daughter to where Martin, Niles and Frasier stood near the piano with smiles on their faces.
And finally the big moment arrived.
