47-Lies
Daphne was surprised to find Niles standing in the doorway so early in the morning. But even more so was the way he looked; sad, tired and a bit inebriated. "Dr. Crane, are you all right?"
"No…" He whispered.
"What happened?"
"Mel and I broke up. We're through. Forever."
Her eyes widened in disbelief. She didn't like Mel but she and Niles were in love. "Why? You looked so happy."
He swallowed hard. "Lies."
She fell silent feeling compassion for her friend and took him into her arms while he cried softly. And then her own tears began to fall.