She wrapped him in her arms and held him close, her cheek resting against his as she slowly moved back and forth.
"Oh Niles... I'm so sorry."
He wasn't sure how long they held onto each other, their hearts beating as one. But he knew that he'd never forget this moment for as long as he lived.
"I love you, Daphne." He said into her hair. There was no place on earth that made him feel safer than in her arms.
"I love you too, Sweetheart. And I promise I'll take care of this. You love that wine club and it's just not right, what they did to you!"
"Perhaps it's for the best. I have bigger responsibilities now."
"Niles, I said I would fix it and I will! You've invested too much of your life into that wine club to let it end like this!"
"Daphne-."
"I'll call your brother and get this all straightened out, Niles. You'll see."
He kissed her deeply and pulled her into his arms wondering how it was possible to feel so much love for one person.
"I love you, my angel."
Daphne laughed and looked into his crystal blue eyes. "Niles, you just said that five minutes ago!"
"I could never say I love you enough, Daphne."
"Well then... perhaps you can show me."
"What about David? He's going to be awake any time now and I have a feeling that he's going to want those cookies that I promised him."
Daphne kissed Niles with a hunger like he'd never known before and he gave into the kiss with everything he had.
"You know... I could go for some cookies meself. Why don't I go and make us a plate of cookies with two glasses of champagne?" Daphne offered.
"Mmmm... Sounds heavenly, my love." Niles agreed. "But cookies and champagne couldn't possibly be sweeter than what we have right here."
With a mischievous laugh, Daphne kissed him once more and they fell against the pillows in a passionate embrace.
Life couldn't get any sweeter.
THE END