Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Frasier characters or am affiliated with anything from the show. No copyright infringement is intended. Thanks to my friend Kristen (Kristen3) for her feedback and ideas. And for editing this for me. And for getting me hooked on Frasier in the first place. :) This is only my second fanfiction I've written, and my first Frasier-related one, and I hope everyone likes it! :)
The sun was streaming in the windows of the Crane residence. Niles Crane slowly opened his eyes. Daphne was still asleep beside him. Niles was continually amazed at the woman sleeping soundly next to him. He still couldn't believe that he and Daphne finally got together all those years ago. Niles softly kissed Daphne's lips, waking her up.
"Good morning," Daphne said with a smile.
"Morning, Sunshine," Niles replied. Today was a very important day in their lives. Their little boy, David, was turning 1 year old. It was also the anniversary of his father, Martin, and Ronee's wedding. They had been married one year, and their relationship was growing each day, much the same way Niles and Daphne's love for each other grew since they had been married.
"Can you believe it?" Niles asked, "Today our little David turns one!"
"It hardly seems like a year already," Daphne said. "I still remember the day he was born."
"I know, me too. Now I know why people always say that kids grow up so fast."
Daphne smiled. "I remember Frasier saying that when Frederick was growing up. And just look at a fine young boy he turned out to be!"
Niles smiled, thinking about his nephew. When David was older, he and Frederick would almost be like brothers. He could hardly wait to see the two Crane boys together. "You're right about that. Is Roz still coming over to help with everything before the party?"
"Yes, I believe so. The last time I talked to her, she was planning on it. I think she doesn't want to babysit, but she'll be a natural at it. I think Alice is coming with her too."
"Good, the more the merrier! I still think it's too bad that Ronee can't watch David, because she has the most experience with kids, but she is kind of the guest of honor."
"Yes, naturally, Niles, we wouldn't ask Ronee."
Niles and Daphne both yawned and stretched. Daphne was the first to get out of bed. "Well, we better get moving if we want to have a good party tonight. I'll go see how David is this morning." And with that, they got their day started.