The drive to Elliot Bay Towers didn't take long. Once Niles had parked the car, he turned to Daphne. "Before we go up, there's something I need to ask you."

"What is it?" Daphne asked. The nervous feeling she'd had before returned.

"Have you given any thought to what I told you earlier?" Niles asked. He hoped Daphne wouldn't notice the way his hands were sweating.

"Of course," Daphne replied. "I'll admit, I didn't see this coming. Not even with me powers. But now that I know, I can't help but think about how kind you've always been to me over the years."

Niles couldn't believe what he was hearing. Was Daphne really admitting she felt the same way about him?

Daphne continued speaking. "At first I thought it could never work, you and me being from such different backgrounds. But then I realized that really doesn't matter. "

"Oh, Daphne. You have no idea how much it means to me to hear you say that!"

Daphne grinned. "You've never treated me like I was less than you. Even from the beginning. I knew your brother wasn't exactly thrilled to have me moving in. Now, of course, I love your brother like he was me own." She laughed nervously. "I'm sorry, I guess I'm rambling a bit. This is all a little new to me. What I mean to say is, you've always paid attention to me."

No longer able to control his emotions, Niles leaned across the seat and kissed her. When he finally pulled away, he said, "I'm sorry, I'm probably going too fast for you."

"You don't have to apologize," Daphne replied, seeing how embarrassed he was. "I liked it."

Suddenly, Niles felt as if he could do anything. This had to be one of the most amazing nights of his life. He couldn't keep the smile off his face.

Daphne couldn't help smiling herself. But even in her excitement, she remembered what she and Niles had come here for. They still needed to go upstairs and talk things over with the rest of the family.