"Daphne, have you seen David? He's not in his-."
Niles stopped short when he saw his father and brother staring at him and then rushed to the crib to pick up his crying child. Almost instantly, David quieted, comforted by his father's strong arms as Niles patted the baby's back.
"Dad? Frasier? What are you doing here? And why is David out of bed? Dear God, has something happened?"
"Damn right, something's wrong!" Martin boomed.
"Dad-."
Niles' eyes widened. "What is it? Do I need to call the pediatrician?" Still holding their son, Niles rushed to Daphne's side and took her into his arms. "Daphne angel, are you all right? Why are you crying? Are you sick?"
"Niles, just calm down!" Frasier yelled. "No one is sick. Daphne called us."
Niles glanced at the clock and then back at his wife. "Why?"
"Get dressed Niles. You're coming with us."
"What? Now?"
"Yes, Niles! Now!" Martin ordered.
"But what about-."
"Daphne and David will be just fine."
Niles looked worriedly at his wife. "Daphne..."
"It's all right. Your brother and father love you and just want to help. David and I will get some rest."
Before Niles could protest, Daphne kissed him. "I love you, Sweetheart."
"I love you too."
Daphne smiled and touched his cheek. "Now go on. Do as your father says."
Niles bounded up the stairs, returning in record time, dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt.
"You're so handsome." Daphne whispered, giving him another kiss. "I'll be here waiting for you when you get back."
Frasier and Martin hugged Daphne and David.
"You'd better get some rest."
"Thank you, Frasier." Daphne replied.
"Come on Niles. Daphne, we'll have him back soon."
Daphne smiled at her father in law. "All right."
"Where are we going?"
Frasier handed Niles his jacket and patted his shoulder reassuringly. "We don't be gone long."
"But-."
"Just come on, Niles!"
Daphne had no idea where Frasier and Martin were taking her husband, but she knew that they loved him. And that was all the reassurance that she needed.