(Eight months later)

It was a beautiful springtime day, and Daphne barely felt the chill in the air. She looked in the mirror unable to believe that what she was seeing was real. She was standing in the center of the room, wearing a long white dress that she'd only dreamed of in romance novels. And now her own romance was coming true. She had a handsome man waiting for her and two gentlemen who were so much like family that she didn't have to ask anymore.

She smoothed the sides of her dress and gasped lightly at the knock on the door.

"Come in."

Martin walked in, looking quite handsome in hi dark suit and tie. "Wow, you look great!"

"So do you, Mr. Crane."

"None of that. Call me Martin."

"All right… Martin."

"Are you ready? There's someone whose anxious to see ya at the end of the aisle."

"Yes, I'm ready. I've been ready for a long time."

He smiled and offered her his arm. "Well then, let's go."

Her heart was racing as they walked down the hallway of the tiny church and headed for the sanctuary. When the doors opened, the processional began to play and she slowly began to walk down the aisle. The advantage to living in a small town, it seemed, was that everyone knew everyone's business and partially everyone knew that she and Niles were getting married. She found that she didn't mind at all that the sanctuary was filled to capacity. But she only had eyes for Niles. He was more handsome than she'd ever seen him.

When the music stopped, Martin kissed her cheek. "I love you Daphne."

She started to cry.

"Hey, none of that."

"I love you too, Martin. I love you so much."

"Who gives this woman?" the minister asked.

"I do." Martin announced. "And so does my son, Frasier Crane."

Daphne kissed Frasier's cheek and went to join Niles who had tears in his eyes. "You're stunning." He whispered.

"Thank you, Sweetheart." She replied, wishing that she could kiss him at that moment.

The minister began the ceremony and she listened intently to every word. She answered his questions with more honesty than she'd ever answered anything. Yes, of course she would be faithful to Niles as long as she lived. She would honor, cherish and keep him. She would comfort him when he was hurting, take care of him when he was ill. But most of all she would love him forever.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Niles smiled and lifted Daphne's veil over her head. She smiled at him through tears and when they kissed it was the sweetest kiss imaginable.

(Later at the reception)

"So have you kids made your plans for the future?"

Frasier laughed. "Oh Dad, come on, they just got married less than an hour ago! Let them enjoy it!"

"Well, actually I've been thinking about that." Niles said.

"You have?"

"I know how much you love it here, and to be honest, I came here to get away from my problems, but I found that I love it too."

Daphne could sense that there was something more. "But…"

"Well now that Frasier and Dad and I have made up, I hate the thought of them going back to Seattle."

"Niles, what are you saying? You want us to move to Vermont?" Martin asked. "That's real nice of you, but-."

"No, Dad. Of course not. Unless you really want to. But seeing that Vermont is brutal in the winter and Seattle only has occasional snowstorms, why couldn't we live both places?"

Daphne gasped. "Oh Niles, you mean…"

"We'll buy a condo in Frasier's building and live there during the winter months and then live here the rest of the year. I was thinking… if you don't object, we could live in my cottage. I know it's small, but-."

"Niles, really?"

"If you agree to it, my love."

"Agree to it?" Daphne brushed away tears and kissed him. "Of course I agree with it. Oh, I love you, Niles Crane! I love you so much!"

"I love you too, Mrs. Crane. But what about your house?"

"Well, I love my house, and it is beautiful, but yours is so cozy and mine is much more space than we'd need."

"I think that's a wonderful idea." Frasier said. "And Niles I'll start asking around the building to see if there are any units for sale. I'm sure I can get you a good deal."

"Thanks, Frasier. And… thank you for coming."

Frasier and Niles hugged. "I wouldn't have missed it for the world."

"Neither would I, Son." Martin said, hugging Niles.

"Thanks, Dad."

"Well, we'll leave you two lovebirds alone."

"Actually, Dad? Frasier?"

Both men turned around.

"Yeah?"

"What is it, son?"

"I-I just wanted you to know that I love you both very much. And I'm sorry for… well, you know."

"That's in the past, Niles. But she…" Frasier turned Niles to face Daphne. "She's your future."

When they were alone, a song began to play; one of Daphne's favorites. "Oh Niles, listen…"

He held out his arms. "May I have this dance, Mrs. Crane?"

Daphne stepped into his arms and kissed him, laughing as he twirled her around. "Yes, of course, Niles. You can have every dance for the rest of our lives."

They danced around the room, to a round of applause from the wedding guests. "Daphne, I had another thought."

"Yes?"

"Well, my cottage is small and…"

She nodded. "We'll take care of that when the time comes. Elise is a very good real estate agent. She'll find us the perfect size home for us and our children."

His eyes widened. "How did you know…"

"Oh, I guess I didn't mention it before but I'm a bit psychic."

"Y-you are?"

"Well, things come to me from time to time."

"Did you know about us, then?"

She drew him closer and wrapped her arms around him. "Actually no. Meeting you and falling in love with you was the best gift I could have asked for. I love you so much, Niles Crane."

"I love you too, Daphne Crane."

Life, as Daphne knew it, couldn't be more perfect. And she knew that it would only get better.

THE END