21-Vacation
Niles grinned in anticipation for Daphne to open her gift. It was her birthday and he wanted it to be the best ever. Carefully she tore the paper from the box and lifted the lid. At once she gasped in disbelief and her eyes filled with tears.
"Oh Niles, Sweetheart, is this really for me?"
"Of course my love, although I'm hoping you'll share it with me."
She kissed him deeply, her hands cradling his face. "A trip to Italy. It's perfect. I can hardly wait for our vacation to begin."
Niles smiled. "Why wait? Let's leave right now."