Author's Note:Thanks to Andrea (iloveromance), for not only writing the wonderful story, "Spark of Romance," but also allowing me to continue what she started. Thanks to Leigh Ann (leighann415) for reading drafts, as well as suggesting a title so that I could post this! I hope this story lives up to the original!

Niles knocked on his brother's door. He was grateful it was answered quickly, even moreso because the person on the other side was Daphne. She was obviously equally glad to see him. Niles immediately took hold of her hands, amazed at how wonderful and right it felt to do this.

Daphne laughed, also enjoying her newfound relationship with her boss' younger brother. "What brings you here?"

"You. Always," Niles replied. He felt himself getting lost in her brown eyes as he had so many times before. Only now, she could see it, too. "I've been thinking about what you said yesterday, about not having anyplace to wear those earrings. It just so happens that my wine club is having a get-together tomorrow night."

Daphne didn't quite know what to say. She knew Niles meant well in inviting her, but the thought made her nervous. She definitely didn't belong in a wine club. She didn't know the first thing about wine.

Niles saw the nervousness in her expression. "I know what you're thinking, that you won't fit in. But that's nonsense, Daphne. You could fit in anywhere."

Daphne blushed, knowing there was no way she could deserve a compliment like that. She could see how badly he wanted this. She had been thinking lately that she could use a break from spending every evening with Dr. Crane and his father. She smiled. "All right."

"Wonderful," Niles said, reaching over to caress her cheek. "I'll pick you up around eight."

Daphne nodded. "I'll be ready."

"Good. I have patients today. Otherwise I'd ask if you'd like to go for a walk," Niles explained. "But perhaps another day." His expression showed that he was already looking forward to it.

Daphne nodded. She understood how important Niles' work was. But she couldn't hide the fact that she was disappointed that he could not stay.

Niles leaned over, kissing her quickly before finally leaving. Instead of feeling sad, he reminded himself that from now on, he could see Daphne as much as he wanted. No more flimsy excuses about visiting his father or brother. The thought warmed his heart as nothing else could.