Martin's hand went to his face and he shook his head in disbelief. The room was eerily silent; the only sound was Eddie's tongue wagging as he stared at her.

"Oh geez..."

Niles began to cough violently and the glass of wine he held in his hand fell to the floor with a crash. And when he opened his mouth to speak, the words were barely audible.

"Daphne, I-."

Daphne's lower lip trembled and the tears that hid behind her eyes threatened to fall.

"Damn it, Fras! I told you not to say anything!" Martin yelled.

"I didn't say a word, Dad!" Frasier yelled back.

"Yes you did, Dr. Crane!" Daphne said quietly. "You said He's crazy about you."

Daringly she stole a glance at Niles, who was gripping the edge of the table, trying his best not to hyperventilate.

Martin, meanwhile, did his best to calm him.

"Frasier, why did you go and say something stupid like that?" Martin yelled.

"Dad, I swear, I never said anything!" Frasier protested.

"Bloody hell, Dr. Crane of course you did! You blurted it out when I was given you a mas-sage! You had taken those crummy pills for your back!"

"Well... I-I didn't mean it, Daphne!" Frasier said quickly. "Why would I say something so preposterous?"

He cleared his throat and purposely kept his gaze away from Niles and Daphne.

"Fras-."

"So it's not true?" Daphne asked quietly.

"Dear God, no!" Frasier said. "Anyone can see that Niles is... clearly in love with Mel. Or was I the only one listening to that conversation?"

Daphne rose from her chair and tossed her napkin onto the table.

"E-excuse me."

"Where are you going?" Martin said. "You didn't even touch your cake."

"I-I need to leave."

"Daphne..."

But she was already running out of the condo. And seconds later she was in the elevator, sobbing into her hands.

A/N: Thank you for reading Ch 4. Reviews are appreciated.