Unexplained nerves crept into Daphne's stomach as she approached Café Nervosa. She really had no reason to be here. After all, Frasier's cabinets were filled with

bags of Café Nervosa's special blend; a bonus she'd enjoyed when she was dating Eric, the barista. She still fumed when she remembered how hurt she was when

he'd dumped her. It was the night of that terrible storm. She and Niles had spent the night in his mansion while Maris was away at her day spa.

Niles looked so handsome...

"Well? Are you goin' in or ain't ya?" A gruff voice asked from behind, startling Daphne out of her thoughts.

"Oh, I'm terribly sorry that I was blockin' the doorway." Daphne said. She moved out of his way, only to have him bump into her when he entered the café.

"Jackass." Daphne mumbled when the guy was out of earshot.

She walked through the door and scanned the café, amazed at how busy it was for the middle of the day. Unfortunately the person she'd hoped to find was nowhere

in sight.

Damn... she knew she shouldn't have done this; just shown up in the middle of the day with no explanation whatsoever. What excuse would she give?

Suddenly the crowd parted and she spotted him. He was sitting in the corner by the bookshelves, drinking a latte and reading what looked like some sort of report.

Her heart did a crazy little flip just looking at him. He was even more handsome than he'd been when she saw him this morning. He'd changed into khaki pants, printed

suspenders and a light blue shirt. She couldn't help but stare, once again feeling like that schoolgirl in Manchester. Just as she got up the nerve

to move toward him, a customer cut her off.

"Doesn't anybody in this country have any manners?" Daphne asked in disbelief.

The woman just glared at her and went to the counter.

"Yeah? Well I hope you burn yourself with that coffee!" Daphne said under her breath.

When she returned her gaze to Niles, her heart sank when an attractive young woman emerged and sat down next to him.

They talked for a long time and Daphne couldn't help but notice the way Niles would gaze into the woman's eyes, as though he was absorbing every word.

Daphne fought like crazy to control her jealousy. After all, Niles was a professional and he had every right to be sitting next to a beautiful woman.

When they stood and began walking toward the door, Daphne panicked and ducked around the corner, hoping they wouldn't notice her.

She watched as they stood by the entrance.

"So I'll see you tomorrow?" The woman asked.

"Absolutely; 10am as promised." Niles replied. He took her hand and patted it gently. "I'm looking foreword to spending time with you again."

Daphne's heart lurched. She couldn't have heard that right.

"Dr Crane?" The woman said when Niles let go of her hand and headed for the door. He turned and smiled at her.

"Aren't you forgetting something?"

Niles sighed audibly. "Amy, we shouldn't be doing this in public. You know how I feel about that."

"Please?" Amy begged.

"Oh, all right. But we can't make a habit of this. Someone might see us."

Daphne turned away, wishing she had never come in here.

"Thanks, Dr. Crane." Amy smiled.

Niles took her hand in both of his and kissed her cheek.

"I love you, Amy."