A feathery touch on her cheek caused her to stir and Daphne turned slightly, keeping her arm securely around the man she loved so much. She'd just spent the most wonderful afternoon of her life and she didn't want it to end. And so she returned to sleep, content to listen to Niles' heartbeat as she rested her head against his chest. But the feather light touch came again causing her eyes to flutter open and she found herself staring into a pair of crystal blue eyes.

"Mm... Hello Sweetheart. How are you?"

"Happy. How about you?"

"I'm wonderful, Niles. I love you so much."

In response his lips met hers again and again. "I love you too, Daphne. But it's late. We should go."

She clung to him, in an almost desperate measure, kissing him every here. She wanted to hold onto the moment for as long as she could. "No, please…" She begged. "Just a little longer."

"Daphne, we really should go. " His tone had become serious and she bolted upright, instantly missing the feeling of his warm body pressed against hers. He was already crawling toward the entrance of the cove where he managed to find a surprisingly hidden place in which to change into his clothes. And reluctantly she did the same, grateful that night had fallen; for the darkness hid their naked bodies. When they were both fully dressed she looked up, surprised to find a rarity in Seattle; a cloudless sky filled with stars. She took it as a sign of epic proportions. This night couldn't end just yet. She had to do something to make it last a little while longer.

Later they stood beside their cars, their fingers entwined. "I guess I'll go home and take down the hammock." Niles said. She knew the meaning of it instantly and it brought tears to her eyes. He was telling her that they would never be able to relieve the feeling of being in Belize, no matter how hard they tried. And the thought brought tears to Daphne's eyes.

"Oh Niles…"

"Daphne I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you. I was just-."

But she wouldn't let him finish. Her mouth was on his and she began kissing him tenderly beneath the glowing moon and starlit sky. His actions told her that he didn't want the night to end either, nor did he really want take down the hammock that he'd assembled in his living room.

"I'm so sorry." She whispered against his lips. "I know how much it means to you." Without waiting for a response, her lips found his for another series of warm, sweet kisses.

In the moonlight, he drew her close to him; almost as close as they were in the cove and she could feel every part of his beautiful body pressing against hers. She knew without a doubt that the night couldn't end. There was so much more love to make and so much more of each other to explore. "It doesn't have to be this way." She whispered against his mouth. "We can make it even more wonderful than what we just experienced."

This caught his attention and he drew back slightly, staring at her, his eyebrows raised. "I don't-."

She kissed him again, keeping her hands flat against his chest. Oh, how she loved this man. She could apologize a million times for not realizing it sooner, but what would be the point? They couldn't change the past but she could certainly change the future. "Let's go home, Sweetheart."

"But Daphne, Frasier-."

She flashed him a mischievous grin and slid her hand discreetly down the length of his body, making him gasp at her touch. And then she kissed him sensually, giving no thought or care to the world around them. This was their paradise; at least for a few more minutes.

"I meant to your home, Niles. Please?"

His sensual kisses were the only response she needed.