A/N: I've been feeling a bit discouraged with the lack of reviews lately. I would really appreciate any reviews you might give. Thanks in advance!!

"Stilts! Would you get me something of the amber hue? It's cold and refreshing if you hadn't caught my drift." Called Simon as he sat leisurely on Frasier's couch.

"I catch your drift. You'll be lucky if you don't catch my knuckles. One good pop ought to do some good, I tell you." Muttered Daphne as she grabbed one of Martin's beers.

"Here, have one of one Mr. Crane's brews. It will save me the hassle of being yapped at by Dr. Crane. It's bad enough you're in his robe when you know how he sets such a standard by that. I don't understand why you don't just buy one for your visits here." Daphne complained.

"Well, sis, I figure it this way. He must not mind if he leaves it out in the open when he knows I'm here. What's got your blood pressure boiling? It's not the baby is it?"

"Simon Moon! Not that again! You're really asking for it, aren't you? I always thought it was Michael that Mum dropped on the head but now I'm not so sure."

"Oh come on now." He set down his beer and grabbed Daphne, pulling her into a headlock and rubbing her head. "I'm not that bad. Everyone says Steven's your favorite but I suspect deep down I am. Admit it. Come on now, Stilts. Say it. Say it."

"Let…me….go!"

Just as she began to wrestle away from him, Frasier, Martin and Niles walked through the door.

"Excuse me?" asked Niles as he walked over to assist his girlfriend.

"Let go." He pulled Daphne away, shaking his head. "Let go."

"Oh, come on now." Simon muttered. "Be a sport. Surely you and your brother have been known to get into a tug now and then."

Everyone looked at Frasier and Niles. Martin frowned.

"No," Simon concluded. "I suppose not."

"Hello, my love. How are you today?" Niles walked over to give Daphne a kiss on the cheek, but was promptly turned away. He looked at Frasier, puzzled.

"Was it something I said?" he mouthed.

Frasier shook his head, as if to tell him he'd discuss it later. He was just as puzzled by Daphne's behavior as Niles.

"I'm fine. How are you?" replied Daphne curtly.

"Excellent. I had a cancellation so I was able to meet Frasier for a cup of coffee. I brought you a brownie. Sweets for my sweets." Niles handed her the treats.

"Thank you but I'm not hungry. I'll have it later."

"May I see you in the kitchen?"

"I'm awfully busy fixing dinner. Can it wait until later?"

"Yes, of course." Niles was too polite to let Daphne know that his feelings were hurt. What in the world could be so wrong that she would be avoiding him?

"If you're not going to eat that then I don't mind if I help myself." Simon grabbed the brownie. "A chap could starve to death waiting on dinner."

"Go ahead." Daphne muttered while Niles stared in disbelief.

"You know," Simon said with his mouth full, "For first class they could have put some nuts in this."

"I would have but Daphne doesn't care for nuts. I was just being thoughtful."

"That's not what she said about you."

So she is mad at me.

"Simon, you knucklehead! Don't listen to him. Everything's just fine. I'd better check on dinner. Excuse me."

"Simon, can I ask you something? Do you know why Daphne's mad at me?" Niles asked.

"Beats me. She's been acting squirrely all day. It will take more than chocolate to get on her good side. Calls for a little loving care if you know what I'm talking about." Simon elbowed Niles, nearly knocking him down.

"I beg your pardon!"

"I think Daphne's feeling a bit out of sorts because she hasn't been getting enough attention. When women feel neglected they go nutso. Believe me I've had my share of fatal attractions because they don't get enough of the Simonator."

"I don't think getting enough attention is the problem."

"How's the love life?"

Niles thought about it for a minute. Things had been a little quiet lately, not that he was about to confess that to Simon. Could he be right though? Certainly Simon was more worldly and experienced than he was. Maybe he was right. Could Daphne be dissatisfied with their love life? She certainly didn't seem very happy today. He wasn't imaging things, as Daphne's own brother had noticed the tension in the room. Spicing things up was worth a shot. He was willing to do whatever it takes to keep Daphne happy.