78-Listening
They stood at the gate, wrapped in each other's arms as the plane left the ground, headed for San Francisco. Niles pursed his lips and tried to smile but Daphne saw his pain and understood.
"It's all right, Sweetheart. I know you'll miss your brother and so will I. But he's starting a new life, just as we're starting a new life as parents to the most beautiful son in the world. And when he comes to us for advice, I know just to say to him."
"What's that, my love?"
Daphne smiled and kissed David's soft cheek. "I'm listening."