The doorbell rang, startling Daphne and Niles apart.
"I'll get that." Daphne said, pausing to squeeze Niles' hand.
When the door was opened, Daphne sighed with relief. "Roz, thank God." She said hugging her friend fiercely.
"Hey Daphne, how is he?"
"Not very well, I'm afraid." Niles said, glancing at his brother.
Roz walked over to the sofa where Martin was trying unsuccessfully to comfort his son.
"Oh Frasier, come here."
Frasier rose from the sofa, almost collapsing into Roz's embrace.
"You guys, how long has he been like this?" Roz asked.
"Ever since we picked him up from the studio." Niles said.
"Niles, you're a psychiatrist! Do something!" Roz yelled. "Can't you see he's in pain?"
At Niles' hurt look, Daphne touched his arm.
"Roz, it's okay... Frasier is Niles' brother and he's not in a position to-."
"No, Daphne. She's right. I should be trying to help him but I have no idea what to do." Niles said barely able to look into Frasier's eyes.
"It's all right, Niles."
"No, it's not all right, don't you see? We're all worried about you because we love you and... Well, it pains me to see you hurting like this. I feel like it's my fault. I'm... so sorry, Frasier."
Niles turned away, unable to face his family.
"See what you've done, Roz? You've upset him!" Daphne yelled. "Now we have two Crane brothers to console! All you do when you come over here is cause trouble!"
Roz scoffed. "Are you kidding me? If it weren't for your... insane psychic visions-."
"Enough!" Martin yelled, startling them all to silence.
"Sorry Martin." Roz said.
"Look, I'm just as worried about Frasier as all of you but going at each other like you're the Seahawks in need of a win is just stupid!"
At this, Frasier actually laughed. "Good analogy, Dad."
"Thanks, Fras. But I'm serious, and I'll be damned if I'm going to sit and listen to this another minute! We all miss Freddy and I'm going to put an end to it right now!"
"Dad, what are you doing?" Niles asked when Martin picked up the phone.
"I'm calling that witch and demanding that she let me speak to my grandson! And then I'm going to have it out with her!" Martin said.
"Dad, that's not a good idea." Frasier said. "You know how Lilith is! And she's engaged now so I don't think we ought to get Byron involved."
"Brian." Martin corrected. "And shut up! It's ringing!"
They all stared in silence, watching Martin as he waited for the phone to be answered.
"Lilith, it's Marty Crane, and I'm damned tired of seeing my son so upset over not being able to see Freddy, so if you know what's good for you... Hello? Hello? Damn, she hung up!"
"Well at least you tried, Dad. Thanks anyway." Frasier said.
"Trying's not good enough!" Martin said. "I'm going to put an end to this once and for all!"
"What are you doing, Martin?" Roz asked, watching Martin dial the phone again.
"I'm calling the airline and I'm going to book a flight to Boston. I want to confront that witch once and for all and demand that she let us see Freddy! I'm tired of seeing my family so upset over this!"
"Well, Dad that's a wonderful thought but are you sure you want to do this by yourself?" Frasier asked.
"No way! That's why you're coming with me! You too, Niles."
At their open mouths, Martin continued. "That's right. We're all going to Boston."
"I think that's a wonderful idea, Mr. Crane. Although I have to admit I'll miss you all when you're gone." Daphne said.
"No you won't." He snapped.
At his abruptness, Daphne's smile disappeared. "Mr. Crane how can you-."
"You're coming too, Daphne! I don't think I can do this without all of you with me!"
Niles couldn't help but notice the redness that came over Daphne's face when she smiled at him.
"Well..." she said, trying not to glance at Niles. "I suppose we should get packing then."
Roz walked over to Martin and hugged him. "Everything will work out. I know it will. I'd better go. I have a date tonight."
"Imagine that!" Frasier said.
"Looks like someone has his sarcastic attitude back." Roz noted. "That's a good sign. Goodnight everyone."
"Bye Roz!" They yelled in unison.
"I'll see you out." Daphne said, walking Roz to the door.
"Daphne, can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Sure, Roz." Daphne said.
Unexpectedly, Roz pulled Daphne into the hallway.
"What are you doing?"
"Daphne, I'm so sorry for what I said to you in there."
"It was my fault, Roz! I shouldn't have-"
"I can't believe I yelled at you like that! I'm such a bitch, aren't I?"
"You're worried about Dr. Crane and for that I love you." Daphne said, hugging Roz.
"God I hope he's gonna be all right. I can't stand to see him like this."
"I think Dr. Crane will be just fine. At least I hope so."
"Which one?" Roz asked, grinning at Daphne.
Nervously Daphne ran her fingers through her hair. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"I'm talking about Niles." Roz said. "I'm not stupid, Daphne. I see the way you've been looking at him."
"I'm just... I'm worried about him, okay? And his brother too."
"Are you sure that's it?"
"What? O-of course it is!"
"O-kay. Well keep me posted, all right?"
"Oh sod, what about the show?" Daphne said, trying to steer the conversation away from Niles.
"No problem. We'll just play The Best of Dr. Frasier Crane till he gets back." Roz said.
"That's nice of you Roz, but I'm afraid Lillith has already taken the best of Dr. Crane. Goodnight ." Daphne said, absently closing the door.
She glanced at Frasier who was looking through a photo album of Frederick's baby pictures and sighed.
Please let this trip work out. For all of us...