It was hours after his arrival in the cell that he'd finally been able to make a phone call.

Unable to reach his father and more than a little ashamed to call Daphne, he'd called Frasier instead. Just as Niles figured, Frasier was appalled at his explanation of what he had done.

But seconds after Frasier began his humiliating lecture, Niles broke down in tears.

Instantly, Frasier softened, assuring Niles that he'd have him out of jail as soon as possible.

However, that had been hours ago and as Niles slumped onto the cold hard floor, he began to think that perhaps his arrest was justified. The thought caused him to blink back new tears and he closed his eyes in an attempt to imagine himself in Daphne's comforting arms.

But amazingly it did little to soothe him.

Silently he bowed his head;

Save me, Daphne and I'll prove to you and our son that I'm a good person... even if it takes a lifetime.

"You're free, Crane!" a stern voice called.

It took him a few seconds to realize that he was being spoken to.

"Hey Crane! We need this cell for other criminals! You can pick up your belongings on the way out!"

His chest tightened as he walked out of the jail, eternally grateful for Frasier and he vowed to make it up to him.

"Frasier, I just can't thank you enough for-."

He stopped in his tracks, unable to believe his eyes.

For it wasn't Frasier standing before him.

It was Daphne.