It was after 3am when Niles opened his eyes and he gasped. His heart began to race. He stood, frantically looking around the room.
"David! David, where are you?" He called to the dark nursery.
He was almost weak with relief when he realized that his son was sleeping soundly in his crib. But he could have sworn that-
His mind went back to the events of the night before. He and Daphne were in the nursery, calming David's cries. Niles was holding David in his arms and-
He looked down and noticed the small green and white checked blanket that had fallen onto the floor. He didn't remember getting a blanket out of the closet so it could only mean-
Daphne…
Dear God….
Her words came back to him, lest he'd ever forget them.
"Perhaps we should continue this in the bedroom."
He picked up the blanket off of the floor and carefully laid it over David's body. And then he hurried into their bedroom. He could only imagine how upset Daphne must have been. The thought of making love in the morning light was absolute heaven. If Daphne had been angry or upset with him the night before, there was no doubt in his mind that she'd forgiven him. Still he knew that the needed to make amends.
But first things first.
He turned out the overhead light, causing the room to fill with stars.
"Goodnight, David. Happy Birthday."
He crept into the bedroom and began to undress. Daphne was already in bed sound asleep. After he'd showered and changed into a pair of pajama pants, he turned out the light and climbed into bed beside her.
Although he didn't want to disturb her slumber, he couldn't resist lifting the comforter to look at her. Instantly his breath was taken away. She was wearing a sleek, sexy nightgown, the likes of which he'd never seen. Her chestnut brown hair was splayed across the pillow and she was absolutely stunning.
He moved closer until his body was flush against hers and put his arms around her. She sighed contently and before he could stop himself he was kissing her bare skin; the back of her neck, her shoulders, her arms.
Her eyes fluttered open and she looked at him in surprise. "Niles?"
His mouth captured hers again and again and it didn't take long for her to return his affection in tenfold. Moments later, their clothes were strewn across the bed and the love they had promised one another commenced as they celebrated their son's first birthday. It was heaven times infinity.