This is an Easter/early birthday gift for both Kristen3 and Leigh Ann415, and is somewhat of a continuation of Kristen3's wonderful story "The Easter Surprise".

Daphne sighed contentedly as Niles' soft lips trailed kisses down her neck and into the hollow of her throat. She loved dreaming about her husband, even though he was always right there beside her. She took the dreams as a sign that they were meant to be together forever. But when she opened her eyes, she realized that this was no dream.

"Niles..." she breathed, seconds before his mouth met hers. The passionate kisses continued, leaving her completely breathless.

"Good morning, my sweet angel." He said brushing a few strands of hair from her face.

Overcome with love for her husband, she kissed him again and again. "I love you, Sweetheart."

Her eyes moved to the bedside alarm clock. "It's barely 7am. What are you doing up so early?"

"Well it is Easter Sunday. I thought I'd get a head start on celebrating."

"I can see that." Daphne laughed as Niles began kissing her again. "But your father, Ronee and Roz won't be over for a while now. I haven't even started making dinner."

She tried to climb out of bed, but was stopped by more of her husband's kisses.

"There's plenty of time for that, my love. But I do have a surprise for you."

"Niles, another surprise? But you already gave me those wonderful gourmet chocolates and the champagne. I couldn't ask for anything more."

"Perhaps not, but you'd make me very happy if you'd accompany me downstairs."

Daphne smiled and kissed her husband. "In that case, I'd be glad to." She rose from the bed and hurriedly put on her robe, unable to imagine what else he could have in store for her.

"Oh, and bring David with you!" Niles called from the hallway.

"But Niles it's so early! David's still asleep!"

"Actually I just checked on him. Our sweet boy is playing contentedly in his crib. It seems that he's been awake for a while. Now come on. I can't wait to show you!"

Excitedly, Daphne went into David's room and lifted him out of his crib. When he fussed a bit, she cradled him to her chest. "I'm sorry to disturb you Darling, but Daddy has something very special he wants to show us, although I can't imagine what it could be."

"Daphne, my love!" Niles called from the living room.

"We're coming, Sweetheart!" She replied. This was certainly unusual. Niles had never been so enthusiastic at this hour of the morning. As she carried David in her arms, they went downstairs, pausing at the landing. When she caught a glimpse of the living room, Daphne gasped at the sight.

"Oh, Niles..."

Niles stood at the bottom of the stairs, his arms outstretched as Daphne went to greet him.

"Happy Easter, my love." He said wrapping his arms around his wife and son. He kissed Daphne's lips and then his son's forehead, taking the baby from her arms.

"Look David, the Easter Bunny came to visit! And he's left you something special!" He carried David to the fainting couch where plush stuffed bunnies of every size and color were waiting patiently for a little boy to play with them, along with baskets full of brightly wrapped gifts and colored plastic eggs.

"Niles, this is too much!" Daphne said, beaming as David eagerly grabbed one of the bunnies and clutched it to his chest.

"Nothing is too much for the people I love." Niles said, kissing Daphne once more. Keeping a watchful eye on David, Niles led Daphne to the fireplace and covered her eyes with his hand.

Daphne laughed at his playfulness. "Niles, what are you doing?"

"Well, it seems that the Easter Bunny left a little something for you too, my love."

"Niles, I couldn't possibly deserve anything more than what you've already given me."

"Be that as it may, the Easter Bunny only comes once a year and he wanted this day to be special. After all it's our first Easter with our wonderful son."

"And it's incredible, Niles, but I'm afraid in all the excitement of everyone coming over, I didn't buy you anything. I'm so sorry, Darling. But I promise I'll make it up to you."

"Nonsense." He said kissing her cheek. He walked over to the end table and picked up the picture of David, smiling as he held a plush bunny in his lap. He looked so handsome in his little suit, in the arms of the friendly Easter Bunny. "This is the most wonderful gift you could ever give me."

"Thank you, Sweetheart. But it's just a silly picture. I mean, I loved doing it for you but when I see everything that you've done for me, I-."

"I wasn't talking about the picture, although I'll cherish it forever. I meant our son. I never thought I'd ever be a father and now..."

When his eyes filled with tears, Daphne hugged him warmly and kissed his cheek. "I know, Sweetheart. I know..." she whispered. "I feel the same way. Now, what's this surprise that you've gotten me, although I can't imagine-."

She gasped, when she turned toward the fireplace and this time it was Daphne's eyes that filled with tears.

"Oh Niles..."

Before her, scattered around the fireplace and on the mantle were dozens of flowers; Easter lilies, pink, yellow and white roses, daffodils, and tulips.

"What is all of this?"

"For you my love."

She kissed him deeply, never wanting the moment to end. But when she saw her son playing with the Easter gifts, she knew that she'd never been happier.

"Thank you, my darling. Thank you so much."

He smiled and hugged her from behind, resting his head against her shoulder. "You're welcome, my angel, but why are you crying?"

She turned to him sniffling as he brushed a tear from her cheek. "I'm sorry. I love David so much and I have no right to say this, but I can't help it."

"What's wrong?"

"I had a vision earlier... It's silly, I know but... Oh never mind."

"No, tell me. Please."

"All right. I had a vision of the future. I was at the store picking out a beautiful Easter dress for our little girl."

"That's a wonderful vision, Daphne. You shouldn't be ashamed."

"But what if it never happens, Niles? I was so sure before when I had the vision but now... we had so much trouble trying to have David and he's more than I could have hoped for. What if..."

"Then we'll just keep trying. Remember what you said to me, when the doctor told me that it might be difficult to have children? You said there's nothing wrong with letting Mother Nature help us a bit. It worked before."

Finally she smiled. "That sounds wonderful, Darling but what about lunch? Our guests will be awfully disappointed if they come over and there's nothing for them to eat."

Niles chucked. "That's true but I have a feeling that Dad would be willing to overlook that fact if he knew that we were trying to give him another grandchild. I'm sure he would love to have a granddaughter. He's so good with Alice."

"He certainly is, isn't he?" Daphne laughed. "Seems to be a natural, although I don't know how Ronee would like the idea of being a grandmother again. She already doesn't like it now!"

"Something tells me that she loves it although she'll never admit to it."

Daphne laughed. "Well, I suppose I should get ready for our guests, although David looks so happy, I hate to disturb him."

"Don't worry about him. I'll keep an eye on him. And I'll even start the lunch. You just take care of whatever you need to do upstairs." Niles said.

"Thank you, Sweetheart" Daphne said, kissing Niles. "David, be a good boy for your daddy, okay?"

"Oh he's always a good boy, aren't you, David?"

The baby laughed as he figured out how to tear the wrapping off of his gifts, revealing several new toys.

Daphne smiled as she headed up the stairs to get dressed. She had the most wonderful family she could ever imagine and she never dreamed she could be this happy, and it was all because of the man she loved more than any other.

Someday she hoped to repay him for his kindness by giving him the gift of a daughter. Perhaps they could start working on it tonight.