If I Lost You

by iloveromance

While en route to the Elliot Bay Towers to finally tell Daphne how he feels about her, Niles finds himself in a tragic situation; one that will change the lives of the Crane family and those around them forever. My 200th story. (Episode: "Rooms With a View") loosely based on the movie "While You Were Sleeping". Published on 12/12/12!

19. Chapter 19

Daphne returned to Niles room, feeling guilty that she had left him alone even for the short time that she was in the hallway. Her hand trembled as she opened the door and she smiled at the sight of him lying in the bed. Even battered and broken he was so handsome. Why hadn't she noticed it before? If she had, none of this would have happened, and he would never have been in his hospital room fighting for his-

"Daphne?"

At the sound of his voice, she turned to find him looking at her, his arm outstretched as though beckoning her to take his hand. Without hesitation she crossed the room and went to him, slipping her hand into his.

"Daphne…"

She sat down beside him and stroked his bruised cheek. "I'm here, Sweetheart. I'm here."

He moved slightly, wincing in pain. "M-my arm… hurts. Wh-what happened?"

Tears filled her eyes as she ran her fingers through his hair. "Shh… Don't try to talk."

"Actually it would be a good idea for him to talk."

At the unexpected voice Daphne turned around, sighing with relief. "Oh… Dr. Watson."

"So how's he doing?"

"He's alive. Thank God." Daphne said, rising to her feet.

"Welcome back, Dr. Crane." Dr. Watson said, scribbling notes on his clipboard. "How are you feeling?"

"H-hurts."

Daphne sat down and took Niles' hand, bringing it to her lips for a kiss. "It'll be all right, Sweetheart. Don't be afraid."

"Ms. Moon, have you told Dr. Crane about what happened to him?"

Her eyes moved from Niles to Dr. Watson and then back again. "No... I…"

"I'd like to speak to him for a moment."

"I'll go into the hallway." Daphne said. She rose from her chair and kissed Niles' cheek. "I'll be back in a little while. I love you." She whispered. Blinking back tears she walked out of the room.

When she stepped into the hallway, she leaned against the wall and then slumped to the floor as a sea of tears unleashed themselves. But these were tears of happiness and relief; feelings that she thought she'd never experience again. Things between herself and Niles were bound to be different from now on, but she meant what she'd said to him. She would love him with her whole heart, and would continue to love him for the rest of her life.