Chapter 8

Daphne opened the door, and Niles and Frasier came out of the kitchen, and stood staring at Martin.

"Niles I should apologize to you , I was rude, and the comment I made back at the bar was out of anger. I love you both but I have a temper, and I say hurtful things sometimes because I get so angry. Daphne kindly put me in my place, she loves you Son".

Niles didn't say anything he just walked over hugging his Dad, all the while looking at Daphne. She wiped a tear from her cheek as Niles walked over, and hugged her too.

Frasier walked over, and Martin smiled Frasier was not a person who would hug you but he hugged his Dad so tight.

"Frasier my bones are getting old not so tight"

"Sorry Dad did I hurt you"?

"No but can I sit down, I'm exhausted. Did the Vet office call while I was out"?

"No but I can call them"?

"No they will call if there is any change maybe I will go lay down"

Niles whispered, "No Dad we ordered pizza no onions, and you can have 1 beer even though you shouldn't"

Daphne smiled as Martin whispered, "OK I will freshen up" Martin walked down the hall, and went into the bathroom, and shut the door.

"Daphne what did you say to him, he is a changed man"?

"Not much he is amazing he knew he was wrong, but he is hurting so bad. I think he feels a little neglected so from this moment on we have to get him more involved in our everyday lives"

"Like he wants that" Frasier smiled but Daphne walked over, "Yes he does Frasier. He has Eddie but we are all wrapped up in our own lives that we don't include him, and it is hurting him. He has his friends, and he knows we all love him, but he needs more"

Niles smiled, "We will include him, and of course Eddie can come to our house anytime he wants. I will ignore the hair, and I will even allow him to jump on the couch even though that is not right. Dad lets him so we will too Daphne. David will love his Grandpa coming for visits, and bringing that dog with him"

Frasier smiled, "Can I come for visits too"?

Daphne put her hands to her waist, and Frasier whispered, " Are you mad at me for something"?

"We ask you all the time, but you are always busy Frasier"

"I know but I will come the next time I miss my little Nephew. It is scary how much like his Daddy he is. I think I need to talk to him about that"

"Don't you bother he is just like his Father, and that is perfect in my eyes"

Niles walked over touching Daphne's cheek with his thumb. Her skin was so soft she was so beautiful how did he get so lucky. She was everything he dreamed his future wife would be like. He just had some rough patches until they finally found each other. Niles brought his lips over Daphne's as they kiss. Frasier smiled but he heard the door bell go off.

"Pizza guys"

Daphne and Niles continued to kiss as Frasier grabbed his wallet.

"I will get it my treat I guess" He walked to the door, and opened it, and paid the man, and took the pizza's. He turned seeing them still kissing.

" The food is here"

Daphne and Niles turn as Niles pulled out his wallet, and Frasier whispered, "I got this one, go get Dad Niles".

Niles smiled as he left them in the dining room. Frasier smiled as Daphne went to grab some plates. Frasier walked into the kitchen, "When are you going to tell him"?

"Soon right now we need to focus on Eddie, and your Father"

"Tell him Daphne he would want to know"

Just than Niles walked into the kitchen, and asked, "Tell him what, is something wrong"?

Martin walked in, and looked scared thinking they were keeping something from him about Eddie.

Daphne looked at Frasier who whispered, "I will take Dad out to the dining room, you have a moment with Niles alone". Frasier walked out, Martin was asking him a million questions. Niles walked over, and Daphne started to cry this whole day has been so overwhelming.

"Daphne what is wrong"?

"These are happy tears , I wanted to wait until the right moment, but I think Frasier is right. This was suppose to be the happiest day for us, but with Eddie, and your Dad it was such bad timing"

"For what Daphne you are scaring me"

"Niles I'm pregnant we are going to have a another baby"

Niles was so shocked he stood staring at her, and Daphne walked over touching his face. He was a loss for words, but he lifted her up, and held her close, and yelled, "I love you Daphne, you made me the happiest man in the whole world". She wrapped her arms around him, she loved Niles with all her heart. They both held each other for the longest time, than Frasier finally walked in, and whispered, "The pizza is getting cold"

"Coming Frasier, I have the best news"

"Come tell me , and Dad". Niles was so excited he didn't realize Frasier knew already, and that was fine with Daphne, she wanted Niles to find out differently, but his reaction was perfect. They walked out to the dining room, and they told Martin, and Frasier the great news. Everyone was happy, they could see Martin was thinking about Eddie but they tried to distract him. Daphne had a wonderful feeling Eddie would come home to Martin, and the family. He just had to he was part of the family, Martin needed him, and she realized today she needed him too. You never realize what you got until you almost lose it, and from this day forward she was going to treasure her family , and tell them just what they mean to her, because the thought of losing any of them was to much to bare.