A/N: And for the last time: Thank you all for reading and reviewing! Like I promised, this is the last part – and it's disgustingly short and sweet. I hope you let me know one last time what you think. Thank you.

Happiness. Bliss. Those were the words that sprang to Niles' mind when he saw Daphne's beautiful eyes. All the sadness, all the guilt seemed to have been washed away by this kiss. So maybe… this is real after all. How he wished he could use his hands. He wanted to run his fingers through her hair. Her beautiful, long hair. He had waited so long to touch it, to be allowed to touch it, and now he couldn't even do it.

"What's the matter? Did I – was this too much?"

"No, no, no. I just – I wish I could, you know… touch you." Niles admitted. It sounded stupid outside of his head. But Daphne smiled at him and touched his cheek.

"There'll be time for that later. When you're healed."

"I feel healed already." Daphne giggled and Niles thought he couldn't possibly be happier.

"I'm so glad to see you smile again." He told her honestly.

"I was so scared you might tell me to leave. I didn't know how to deal with these… feelings for you." Daphne admitted.

"You can't believe how happy these words make me."

"My misery makes you happy?"

"No," he smiled at her. His fingers itched wanting to touch her. He couldn't accept this. He used his less injured hand, the one that was only sprained. It hurt, but not touching her hurt even worse. His fingertips reached for her face. This was the best feeling in the world. Every other pain seemed to disappear for a second. When she started smiling softly at him, he thought he could start flying.

"No," he said again, his voice breaking, "your misery doesn't make me happy. You having feelings for me makes me happy." Gently she took his hand away from her face. Her lips found his again and Niles knew that he never wanted to taste anything else again. Only her lips on his, because it was what heaven must taste like.

"Still want to go see my brother and father?" Niles asked in between kisses. He wanted to stay here with her. They'd just found each other and he wasn't ready to share her with anyone. Not even his family.

"I'm afraid we have to," Daphne told him and she sounded disappointed, "I promised your brother I wouldn't neglect my work with your father."

"But," Niles began and Daphne stopped him by putting a finger on his lips, "No buts. I promised." Reluctantly, Niles nodded. He didn't want her to break a promise for him. After all they had all the time in the world. It would be a while until he no longer needed her help around here. They would continue to live together. After her work was done, she would return home with him. It had a nice ring to it. Maybe after all of this was done, she never wanted to leave again. It left a warm feeling in his stomach. Niles knew he was ready to spend the rest of his life with her. He just wasn't sure she was ready yet. So he kept it to himself – until he was certain her answer would be yes.

"You're right. I know you're right." Niles told her instead. She was putting shoes on him.

"That must be new for you," she giggled.

"What?"

"That someone else can be right." Daphne grinned at him.

"Oh, as long as it's you, I don't mind."

"You always say the sweetest things, Dr. Crane." Niles cringed.

"Why do you still call me that?" Immediately, Daphne blushed.

"I'm just so used to it – Niles. It feels weird." She laughed.

"Well, if you continue to call me Dr. Crane, I'll have to refer to you as Ms Moon."

"Oh, you wouldn't!"

"I would."

"I'll call you Niles. I love calling you Niles. And should I ever forget," her face was suddenly much closer to his. She was so close he lost himself in her eyes. They were bright. Brighter than the sun, the stars and the moon combined.

"You just remind me with a kiss." And Niles decided she needed just a little reminder right there and then.

She didn't complain.

THE END