Author's Note: I've been working on this for the past few days. It went in a completely different direction than I'd planned, but I like it!

Daphne did a double-take when she saw the flier. She was just leaving Cafe Nervosa, after spending an afternoon of 'girl talk' with Roz. Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she saw a poster advertising ballet lessons. In a flash, she remembered when she was a little girl. Growing up, she'd spent countless hours practicing dance steps with her brother Billy. Time and again, she'd begged for actual dance lessons, but there was never money.

Now, though, she and Niles were happily married. Money was no longer an issue, a fact for which Daphne was deeply grateful. Not only that, but they were parents of two wonderful kids, David and Lily. David had many of his father's traits, such as intelligence and a love for books and classical music. But, he did enjoy watching sports now and then with his grandfather. Lily, meanwhile, was a bit more like the Moon boys.

But suddenly, the image in Daphne's mind was completely different. She'd never had the chance to slip on a tutu and dance on a real stage. But Lily could. Daphne could hardly wait to get home to Niles and the children.

Daphne came through the front door, thrilled to be home and to see her family. David looked up when he saw her enter. "Hi, Mom. How's Aunt Roz?"

"About the same," Daphne said, shrugging. "She's feeling lonely. I told her to hold out for a man who loves her like your father loves me."

Upon hearing her comment, Niles came over and kissed her for a long moment. "Welcome home, my love," he whispered when the kiss finally ended.

Daphne smiled. "I love spending time with Roz, but I couldn't wait to come home to me family."

Niles could tell his wife was excited. She seemed nearly ready to burst. "Daphne, what's going on?"

"Well, as I was walking out of the cafe, I saw a flier there in the window. It seems there's a new dance studio opening, and they're offering ballet lessons!"

"That's wonderful," Niles said. He loved Daphne's enthusiasm. It was one of the traits that drew him to her long ago, back when she was his father's healthcare worker.

Daphne nodded, walking over to where Lily sat on the floor, playing with one of David's old toy trucks. "How would you like to wear a tutu and dance on a stage? You'd look so beautiful!"

"No," came Lily's immediate answer. "I wanna see baseball!"

Daphne sighed. Her daughter was only three, but she certainly knew how to speak her mind.

David smiled, seeing his mother's frustration. "Grandpa called earlier and said he's got tickets for a Mariners' game, and he wants to take us. That's all she's been talking about ever since."

"Oh. Well, all right then," Daphne said, trying her best to hide her disappointment. Martin was always spoiling the children. It was his right as a grandfather. He never failed to point that out whenever he was asked. Daphne was grateful the children would have family in Seattle besides her and Niles. She took a deep breath, forcing herself to remember that.