They held each other for several minutes until Daphne shivered from a gust of wind.
"Let's go back inside." Niles said.
Hand in hand they returned to the cabin where they were immediately greeted by Frasier.
"Daphne, I'm so sorry. That was completely insensitive of me."
She sighed, leaning into Frasier's hug. "It's all right. I am a bit large."
Frasier placed his hand on her shoulder. "You're beautiful, Daphne."
"Thank you, Frasier." She said, kissing him on the cheek.
"There's plenty of food left, so why don't we sit down and eat?"
When Niles gently guided Daphne to the table she turned to him and shook her head.
"Actually Ronee, I'm a bit tired."
Niles smiled knowingly. "Well, why don't we take a nice long nap? We could both use it."
"But what about-."
"It's fine, isn't it Ronee? Frasier?"
"Of course Martin. Daphne, you look exhausted. Hon, why didn't you tell me you were having trouble sleeping?"
"I'll be all right, Ronee." Daphne said.
"Well go on. We promise not to disturb you." Frasier said.
"Thanks Frasier." Niles replied.
Niles and Daphne joined hands and went to their bedroom, eager to share what they hoped would be a restful slumber.
As Niles held her close, Daphne leaned her head against his chest, sighing when he kissed her cheek.
"Why didn't you tell me about these nightmares?" Niles asked, unable to resist smelling her hair.
"You were so upset by that nightmare you had about the baby that I just couldn't. I'm so sorry that happened, Niles."
He shuddered slightly as though remembering the horrible events of the nightmare, prompting her to pull him even closer.
"Daphne-."
But she silenced him with a kiss.
"Hush... No more talk about bein' a bad father because it's just not possible1 You're going to be a wonderful father!"
Tears formed in Niles' eyes and he kissed her deeply. "Thank you, Daphne."
Daphne laid her head against his chest sighing contentedly as they drifted off to sleep; the rain falling in a steady rhythm outside their window.
If this wasn't Heaven, it sure came close.