"You know, I was thinking…" Niles said as he laced his fingers through Daphne's. The hours they'd spent making love were absolute heaven. If Daphne had been angry or upset with him the night before, there was no doubt in his mind that she had forgiven him. Still he knew that he had to make amends.
Daphne raised her head from his chest and smiled at him. "What were you thinking about Niles?"
"Well, aside from the fact that I'm utterly happy, I have an idea."
She brought her lips to his in a sweet and tender kiss. "What sort of idea?"
"An idea of how to apologize to Dad and Ronee."
"Niles…" her voice became agitated.
"I know, but I need to do this."
"Well, all right." She said her voice softer. "What did you have in mind?"
"What do you say about giving David's birthday party another try?"
"But Niles, I don't think that your father is going to want to come all the way over here again. Remember what happened last time?"
Deeply ashamed, he hung his head low and nodded.
"Niles, I'm sorry. I-I shouldn't have said that."
"No, it's true. I disgraced myself. Dad may never forgive me, but I need to try."
She kissed him again. "Of course he'll forgive you. He loves you. Now, what were you saying about another party for David?"
"Ah yes, well, we could dress him in the clothes that Martin and Ronee gave him and perhaps even buy him more gifts. A cake, decorations... I'll tell Dad that we want to come over and talk but really we'll be there for a party!"
"Niles, that's a wonderful idea. They'll love it!"
As much as I hate to leave the comfort of your arms or this nice warm bed, I think that we should get started on this right away."
Daphne moved to climb out of bed but he grabbed her hand, making her laugh.
"Niles, what is it?"
"Ronee and Dad's anniversary. I ruined that too."
"Oh sweetheart, please stop saying that!"
"But it's true!"
"Well I'm sure that the birthday party will be more than enough of an apology."
"Actually I was thinking that we should make it a combination of David's first birthday and Ronee and Dad's first anniversary."
"Niles, that's a lovely idea!" She hugged him tightly. "You're wonderful, sweetheart. Now, let's get started right away. I'll go shopping for more presents for David and then we'll surely find something special for Dad and Ronee."
"Actually Daphne if you don't mind, I'd like to pick out their anniversary present. It's quite extravagant."
"Oh what is it?"
"I'd like it to be a surprise."
"You won't even tell me?" She teased.
"Not yet. That is, if you don't mind."
"Not at all."
"All right. I'll get dressed and do some quick shopping.
"Great, I'll meet you back here in say three hours?"
Niles thought for a moment. "Why don't we make it four?"
"Four it is. Why don't you call your father and talk to him? I'll hurry to store. I love you."
"I love you, too."
They shared a few kisses and soon they went their separate ways. As Niles drove toward his destination, he was certain that his plan would make his dad, Ronee and Daphne (not to mention David) happier than they'd ever dreamed.