A/N: This is a Christmas gift for Pat2Trivia4me in thanks for your friendship and support! Thanks to Kristen3 for suggesting this story.
Café Nervosa was overflowing with patrons, hundreds more than Daphne had ever seen. Inside the small café, there was barely enough room to breathe, let alone move. But no one seemed to notice, for this was perhaps the most important day in Café Nervosa's history. Everywhere she looked, Daphne spotted people she knew, all of them waiting for the guest of honor.
Roz stood near the doorway, flirting shamelessly with a man whom Daphne had never seen before. And Daphne was fairly certain that Roz had only known the man for a total of five minutes.
There were Gil and Noel standing by the barista counter. Gil was most likely shunning Seattle's newest restaurant while Noel was engrossed in an in depth conversation about the latest news of the Star Trek scene. But he made no secret of the glances that he stole at Roz. It seemed that everyone wanted Roz Doyle.
Of course Bebe was there, gloating to everyone she knew about the guest of honor and Daphne had to admit that he was pretty wonderful. For if it weren't for him, she wouldn't have Niles or her precious son David.
As if on cue, two strong arms wrapped around her from behind and a pair of soft lips touched her cheek, trailing kisses down her neck. She grinned and tilted her head to the left, allowing him to continue. "Niles…"
Her body turned and she found herself the recipient of a searing kiss that left no doubt in her mind about his intentions for later that evening.
"You look beautiful, my love." He said when she drew back, breathless. His comment prompted her to kiss him again.
"Niles, you're sweet, but I'm hardly beautiful. Me hair is a mess and I really should have worn a different skirt and sweater. What was I thinking?"
"Well, I think that you're stunning and anyone who doesn't agree should call my office immediately and make an appointment because they are most definitely in need of psychiatric counseling."
Daphne laughed and hugged him tightly. "What would I do without you?"
"I hope you never have to find out, my love."
"Here you are, Daphne."
Daphne turned to find the Café Nervosa barista holding David in her arms. The baby reached for his mother and Daphne willingly took him. She cradled him against her chest and kissed his soft cheek, smiling at the way he giggled. "There's my sweet and handsome boy. Thank you for watching him, Taylor."
Taylor blushed. "I don't mind at all, Mrs. Crane. Thanks for letting me hold him. I'd love to stay but Mrs. Nervosa wants me to help her. The guest of honor is here!"
Daphne looked around quickly, her heart racing with excitement. "Oh Niles, can you believe-."
But her husband was nowhere in sight. Before she could locate her husband, the chatter grew and the crowd parted amid cheers and applause.
"Welcome to Café Nervosa, everyone! I am Mrs. Nervosa!"
More cheers followed, but dissipated when the owner smiled and held up her hand. "Thank you for coming to honor the man who means more to this city and our fair café than he will ever know. It is my great pleasure to welcome back after an absence that was much too long, Dr. Frasier Crane!"
