At once, Daphne and Niles turned around, staring at him in disbelief.
"Dr. Crane..."
"Niles! How long have you been standing there?"
But Niles could only stare at Daphne's beautiful eyes.
"I-I..."
"Dr Crane, what are you saying?"
He blinked back the tears that threatened to fall and walked into the living room, taking her hand. "I'm saying that I love you. I'm... In love with you."
"But what about Mel?"
"Yes, Niles. What about Mel? I thought you were headed to pick her up for your anniversary celebration."
Niles swallowed hard, amazed at how quickly priorities could change. "I was, but I-."
His eyes met Frasier's hoping for a sign that he was doing the right thing.
"Daphne, I-."
"I think you two have a lot to talk about so I'll just... Go and make sure that Simon hasn't destroyed Dad's Winnebago."
Niles chuckled and patted his brother's shoulder. "Thanks, Frasier."
As Frasier reached the door, Niles saw the pleading in her eyes.
"Just... speak from the heart." Frasier said quietly as he walked out of the condo, closing the door behind him.