Author's Note:Ever since I first started watching Frasier, I've wanted to do a story like this. But I never had any idea how to make it work, being that both shows have a character named Niles! But I finally did have an idea for it, and so here it is! Thanks to Andrea (iloveromance) for constantly encouraging me to do this, even though I know TN isn't really a show you watch! *Hugs* I hope this lives up to your expectations!


Niles knocked on his older brother's front door. He could hardly wait to tell his family the news. He couldn't even believe it himself. The door was opened by Frasier. "Hello, Niles. What brings you here?"

"I have wonderful news," Niles replied. "Hello, Daphne," he added, when she entered the room.

"Evening, Dr. Crane," Daphne replied. "What's your big news?"

"I'm going on a trip. To New York," he said. Frasier, Martin and Daphne all stared at him in disbelief.

"What brought this on?" Frasier asked.

"You remember my friend, Maxwell?" Niles asked. "We met when I was at Cambridge. He's now a Broadway theater producer. Unfortunately, we lost touch around the time his young wife passed away. Left him with three children."

"My," Daphne said, moved by the story. "That poor man."

Niles' heart swelled at Daphne's compassion towards a man she'd never even met. "Yes, well, he's starting a new production and thought I might like to invest. Wants me to fly out to New York this weekend."

"Oh, Dr. Crane, how exciting!" Daphne said. "I've always wanted to see New York City. It always looks so beautiful on televison!"

"Say, Daphne, how would you like to come with me?" Niles asked. He hadn't planned to do this, but when he saw the way Daphne's eyes lit up, he couldn't resist it.

"That's lovely, but I'd hate to impose on your visit with your friend," Daphne said.

"It's no imposition," Niles replied. "As I said, Maxwell and I haven't spoken in some time. He hasn't heard about my...situation with Maris. He offered me two plane tickets." He'd originally planned to call Maxwell that evening and explain that a second ticket wasn't necessary. But since it'd already been offered, and Daphne wanted to go, how could he not ask her?

Daphne looked over at the other two Cranes. The older Dr. Crane was staring at his younger brother in amazement. His father seemed to also be speechless. "I know it isn't time for me usual vacation, but I've never seen New York. I've always wanted to go there!"

Frasier did not look at Daphne, instead staring at his brother. "Are you sure this is...wise?" he asked. Here his younger brother was, newly separated. He'd always been infatuated with Daphne, and now he was inviting her on a trip?

"Frasier, it's just a trip. For three days, not a month-long tour of Europe," Niles replied, annoyed. "I'm merely asking Daphne along for company. It's a five-hour flight. I wouldn't mind having a friend there to talk to. And, clearly, she'd love to see the city. So what's the harm?"

Frasier sighed. Where Daphne was concerned, there was no talking to Niles. His mind was already made up. He turned to her. "All right, Daphne, you may go. I'm sure Dad won't mind taking a break from his excercises."

"I think Fras and I can manage by ourselves for a couple of days!" Martin said.

Immediately Daphne hugged both of them. "Thank you, Dr. Crane! Ooh, this is so exciting. I better go and start packing me bags!" With that, she rushed off toward her room.