When Daphne drew back, she and Niles stared at one another, neither of them knowing what to say. Thankfully, Daphne spoke first.
"Well, I should probably be getting home so that I can... change."
The last word was barely a whisper.
"Daphne-."
"Please don't feel guilty, Dr. Crane. It was an accident. I know you didn't mean to do it and it could have happened to anyone. I just hope you aren't hurt. You almost took a terrible fall."
"I was a little shaken, but I think I'll be all right."
His angel smiled. "Well, I'm glad. I couldn't live with meself if something happened to you."
Before Niles could reply, he found himself in her arms once more. And when she drew back the relief on her face made him smile. She was so beautiful his heart beat even faster.
As he watched her wave to him from the doorway, he knew that he couldn't possibly love her more.