She couldn't get to the bedroom fast enough, and it had nothing to do with her large stomach, or the fact that her feet hurt so badly. When they finally arrived, she wasted no time in helping Niles to unbutton his shirt as quickly as possible. The less time wasted the better.

But as she looked around their bedroom, she realized at once how romantic it was and she had an immediate change of heart. It was incredibly romantic and they'd taken advantage of the setting time and time again, making love at all hours of the night until finally they'd been blessed with a pregnancy. She missed making love to him more than he would ever know… more than anyone could possibly understand; even herself. Even in her desperate need to become one with him, to feel his skin next to hers, she didn't want to rush this moment. She wanted it to happen naturally, and when it finally did, she wanted it to last forever.

Giving him a soft kiss on the lips, she moved about the bedroom, lighting every candle that was in immediate sight. The soft flames flickered against the wall, giving the room a heavenly glow as she turned off the lights. And then she went to her husband, kissing him again.

"There, that's better, isn't it? Now how about some music?"

She picked up the remote and aimed it at the CD player, filing the room with soft, sensuous music; one of her favorite songs.

Now, she was ready.

"All right, let's just get these clothes off of you." His wrinkled shirt was first and she removed it slowly, unbuttoning each button, giving him a kiss in between. The shirt hung around his shoulders and she slid it off of his shoulders, taking a moment to admire his chest. It was so incredibly sexy. And it was impossible to resist the urge to trail kisses across his shoulders and collar bone. Next were his pants, removed a bit faster by unbuckling his belt and sliding it out of the loops. Her hands found the button and the zipper, allowing her to free him of the wrinkled pants that couldn't have been at all comfortable. The poor man… she'd do anything to make it up to him.

When at last he was free of his clothing; his socks and boxers lay in a heap at his feet, her eyes moved up and down his naked body. She smiled suggestively. "Niles Crane, you are the handsomest, sexiest man I've ever laid eyes on."

He moved toward her, pressing his body against hers, kissing her in much the same way as he'd done in the car. Her sexual desire for him was almost about to spin out of control. Oh, how she loved the feel of this man… her husband... her best friend, sliding her clothes from her body. It was the most erotic feeling imaginable. He was undressing her the same way that she'd undressed him, and she was incredibly grateful for his thoughtfulness. She made a note to thank him properly once they were ready to make love.

He was looking at her now, smiling as he admired her naked body; her huge stomach and breasts that felt much too large. The lines on her hips from where her skin had stretched… How could he possibly find her attractive? He was leaning down now, kissing the swell of her stomach; their baby. She felt the baby move, as though he or she could tell that Daddy was there. And tears slid down her cheeks. It was the most beautiful moment imaginable.