Author's Note:Many thanks to Andrea (iloveromance) for writing a sequel to "Rest," which made it far more melt-worthy. Of course the mention of N/D going dancing practically begged for a sequel, so this is what I came up with! I hope it lives up to the original!

Daphne wandered through the dress shop, hoping she could find something suitable here. She had promised Niles that she would wear a red sequined dress, just like the one she'd worn to the Snow Ball so many years ago. Back then, the dress she'd bought had nearly wiped out her entire paycheck. Now, of course, price was no longer an issue. But her life had changed in other ways. Pregnancy had taken a toll on her body, and she wondered if she would be able to make a dress like that work. Not only that, but she hadn't danced in years. That one night at the Snow Ball had been fun, a chance to live someone else's life for a while. This time she felt as if she had to make the night perfect. The Snow Ball was one of the highlights of Niles' life, as he'd told her numerous times.

Just as she let out a defeated sigh, a saleswoman came over to Daphne. "Do you need help?"

"I think I do. Me husband wants to take me out dancing, and he wants me to wear a red sequined dress. We danced together once, years ago. But me figure's changed quite a bit since then." She placed her hand over her abdomen, where baby weight remained.

The saleswoman smiled. "I think that's so romantic, recreating your first date. I bet we can find you something that will work."

Daphne winced, realizing the woman's mistake. The Snow Ball should have been their first date. She knew if she could live that night over again, she would do things differently. But she couldn't go back. The only thing she could do was find some way to make it up to Niles. That was why she was here.

"This dress would look great on you!." The saleswoman's voice drew Daphne out of her thoughts. The dress was red, and covered in sequins. It lacked the slit up the side that the other dress had. Still, it was glamorous, and she could see herself in it.

Daphne nodded. She took the dress back to the fitting room. She carefully put it on, then studied her reflection in the mirror. Instantly, she could feel Niles' arms around her, moving her across the dance floor. It might not match the original dress exactly, but it was perfect.

Half an hour later, Daphne returned home with her newly-purchased dress. She was surprised to see that her husband and son were nowhere to be found. A note on the coffee table simply read Be back soon, in Niles' precise handwriting. Before she could wonder what that meant, Daphne heard the door open. Niles entered, with the baby in his arms, happily humming to himself. "Where have you been?" Daphne asked, wondering why he was suddenly so happy.

"Oh...just out, doing something important." Daphne could tell by his body language that he was hiding something. It made her curious. She thought about asking for details, but decided he was entitled to his privacy.

"I bought meself a dress," Daphne said, pointing to the garment bag she still carried. "You can't see it until tomorrow evening."

"Then I will no doubt spend tonight dreaming of you, the first time I saw you in a red sequined gown. Even now, I can still remember just how beautiful you looked that night." Daphne blushed when he came over and caressed her cheek.

"Why don't I take David upstairs?" Daphne asked, taking the baby from him. Niles nodded.

When they reached the nursery, Daphne closed the door behind her. "So, where did you and Daddy go today?"

David just looked at her and babbled.

For a moment, Daphne wished her son could talk. But the sight of his smile made her forget her questions about Niles' behavior. She sighed. "I hope I can live up to your father's expectations tomorrow night. I think he's wanted to do this for a long time. I just want to make his dream come true, because he's already made so many of mine come true." David was quickly fading, so Daphne kissed his forehead gently before putting him in his crib.