"Well… thank you Dad and I'm proud of you for having the courage to marry again. I know Mom would approve and she's watching over you and Ronee, wishing you all the love in the world. You definitely found the right woman, just as I have. I only wish I had found the courage to tell her sooner. I love her so much."

Daphne brushed the tears from her cheeks and hurried to the master bedroom. Minutes later she returned to the stairs and into the living room, dressed in a royal blue silk nightgown that Niles had given her for their anniversary.

"I love you too, Dad. I will… Goodnight."

The phone was still in his hand as she walked up behind him and smiled. "Hello, Niles."

Startled by the sound of her voice, he whirled around and when he saw her, the phone fell from his hand, landing on the plush carpeted floor with a thud. "Daphne…"

She smiled and said nothing as she bent to retrieve the phone and replace it in the phone base.

"Daphne, what are you-."

His words were paused by her passionate kisses that continued until they were both breathless. And when she finally drew back, the expression on his face was pure astonishment.

"Daphne…"

Her trembling hands cradled his face and she smiled through her falling tears. "Thank you, Niles. I'm so proud of you."

His eyes widened. "You're proud of me? But how could you possibly-."

"I heard what you said to your father."

"Oh that. Well, I-."

"I love you so much." She said, placing a soft kiss upon his lips.

"I love you too, but-."

She kissed him again, leaving nothing to chance and he wrapped his arms around her, drawing her so closer that there was little space between them. Slowly they made their way to the fainting couch where they found it difficult to give into their emptions completely.

"Niles…" She breathed against his mouth amid a series of passionate kisses, "Perhaps we should continue this in our room."

"Oh… right… In a minute." He replied breathlessly, his lips never leaving her skin. "Just give me a few more… seconds…"

She did as he asked, letting him know that she wanted more… much more. And then she took his hand, leading him up the staircase to the bedroom. But as they passed David's room, she let go of Niles' hand and quietly walked into the room, tears forming on her face at the sight of her sleeping son.

"He's so beautiful. I love him so much."

Her broken words were followed by Niles' arms sliding around her from behind and she leaned against him, sighing at the way he was trailing kisses down her neck.

"Come my love..." he beckoned.

She turned in his arms and kissed him deeply before returning her attention to David, leaning to kiss his soft cheek. He slept soundly, barely noticing his mother's affection.

"Goodnight, Sweetheart. Mommy and Daddy love you so much."

She felt Niles' hand slip into hers and together they made their way into their bedroom. It was there, in the darkness that Niles looked at her with such love that she thought she might cry. But instead she began what they had both come here to do. Her trembling fingers unbuttoned his shirt and she slid the fabric off of his shoulders, smiling as it fell away from his body. He, in turn, untied her robe and it fell in a heap at her feet. Their kisses and touches intensified as they made their way to the bed and when their clothes were strewn on the carpet around them, there was nothing left to do but to give into their desires.

And through it all she could hear his sweet voice, whispering her name….

"Daphne… Daphne…"

A/N: Thank you for reading Ch 10. Reviews are appreciated.