"Table for two please." Niles said to the host.

"Certainly sir."

At the bottom of the sweeping staircase, the elegant restaurant with mahogany walls beckoned them and they were led to a cozy corner table that could barely hold three people, let alone two.

And it was perfect.

The breakfast buffet was lavish and they lingered over their meal, paying more attention to each other than the meal itself.

"Now what shall we do?"

Their breakfast finished, Niles smiled and kissed her cheek. "Whatever you would like. The weather isn't exactly cooperating, what with this rain and all and-."

He lowered his gaze as a disappointed look came over him.

"And what?"

"Nothing. It's not important."

"Of course it is! Niles, you're important!"

Niles smiled and enveloped her in a hug. "I just wanted everything to be perfect."

"It is perfect. Because you're here. I don't know what I would have done if..."

Her voice trailed away, when she felt his arm around her.

"Come on. Let's go explore this beautiful city."

Soon they were walking out of the Benson Hotel, not caring that a rain shower was soaking their clothes. Because they only had eyes for one another.

Daphne leaned against his chest. "This is so romantic."

"So where would you like to go, my angel?"

Daphne thought for a moment. "Well there is one place."

"Just name it."

"I've always wanted to go to Powell's."

He looked at her in confusion. "What's that?"

She sighed dreamily. "It's a huge bookstore, just a few blocks way. Oh Niles, can we go there?"

Niles took her hand and squeezed gently. "Of course we can, my love. Shall we?"