Two days before the science fair, family members were invited to each science class to watch the students present their projects to the class and teacher. Frederick told Nora if she felt up to it that he would like her to go. He told his dad that Nora better use her wheelchair because of how far the walk is from the door to the classroom.

"Hello, I'm Miss Lance," the science teacher introduced herself to the Cranes.

Frasier reached out to shake the young woman's hand, "It's nice to meet you. I'm Frasier Crane and this is my wife Nora," Frasier gestured towards his wife in the wheelchair in front of him.

The science teacher shook Nora's hand, "oh, you're Frederick's father and mama."

Nora smiled, "yes we are. It's nice to meet you."

"I'm thrilled to meet both of you. Frederick talks about his family all the time."

Frasier pushed Nora into the room. When Frederick saw them he smiled and waved. Nora was not expecting that reaction. Frasier wheeled Nora to a spot where they would be as out of the way as possible before taking a seat beside her.

Once everyone was in, Miss Lance closed the door and walked to the front of the class. "I want to thank all of our guests for joining us today. The students have been working very hard on these projects and I know they are excited to present them. We'll start with Frederick Crane." Frederick had asked to go first in case his mama needed to leave. He presented his pumping heart to the class. They all thought the project was pretty cool. "Now, I'm going to ask everyone this same question after they have finished their presentation," Miss Lance said, "Frederick, why did you choose to make a pumping heart?"

"Well, my mama inspired me," he said and Nora was a bit shocked. She knew he got the idea after looking at her, but didn't know she inspired him. "I was absent for a few days three months ago because my mama was in the hospital. She had an infection in her heart but didn't know it. Mama felt like she had the flu because she was dizzy, nauseous, tired, and achy. Then she started to lose her breath easily and couldn't lift my three-year-old sisters. She went to work anyway and one day she asked my Uncle Sam if she could lie down in his office for a little bit. Uncle Sam is the owner where mama works. When her co-worker, my Aunt Rebecca, went into the office she found mama on the floor unconscious. They had to call an ambulance and mama didn't wake up. The doctor found out she had an infection in one of her heart valves and because it went untreated she had a stroke. Mama is only forty-seven years old. The doctor had to replace the infected valve with a mechanical one. Mama woke up after the surgery and the doctor told her a few weeks ago that the infection that had spread to her brain was gone. She's been working really hard to get better." Frederick frowned, "I told mama I didn't want her coming to the fair because I was embarrassed that she needs a walker or wheelchair. I felt like the worst person on Earth. Mama has always told me if you hold your emotions in that it will do more harm than good in the end. My mama is one of the most wonderful and strongest people you will ever meet. That's her over there," Frederick pointed to Nora, "the pretty blonde next to the nerdy guy, my dad." Frasier and Nora laughed. "I wanted to show everyone what a healthy working heart looks like compared to one that is infected. That was probably more than you wanted," Frederick said to the teacher.

Miss Lance smiled, "no, Frederick, that was perfect."

"Thank you," Frederick said. The whole room clapped as Frederick began walking to his seat. He paused and turned to walk towards Nora. He surprised the woman by hugging her in front of everyone.

"I'm so proud of you," Nora whispered, "you did great. Thank you for what you said."

"I meant it all. I love you, mama," Frederick said.

"I love you too." Frederick went back to his seat and the clapping died down.

"You alright?" Frasier asked his wife as he drove home.

Nora sniffled, "yeah, that was just so sweet of him."

"I know, it really was beautiful, and completely true." Frasier took one of Nora's hands and brought it up so he could kiss it. Frasier pulled into the driveway and parked the car, "do you want me to wheel you or carry you?"

"Can you get my cane? I haven't used it yet today and you can hold onto me," Nora was nervous that her husband would reject the idea.

Frasier smiled at his wife, "I'll be right back." When Frasier came out he had Nora's cane. He went to his wife's side of the car and opened the door. He placed the cane on top of the car, "here, I'll help you out and then give it to you." Nora moved so she had both of her legs out of the car. Frasier opened the door as far as it would go. He had Nora take both of his hands and he pulled her up and out of the car. "You know, you appear to have an easier time standing. It doesn't take as much effort to help you stand anymore," Frasier told his wife as he handed her cane to her.

"Well, at least there's one thing I don't have to put a lot of effort into," Nora smiled. Frasier held onto Nora's arm as they made their way into the house, "can you help me to the couch?"

"You okay?" Frasier asked as he helped his wife to the couch.

"Yeah, but I should probably rest for a bit before doing anything else. I'm just a little bit tired."

"You want me to get you anything?"

"Just some water before you do your show."

Frasier was doing his show when Frederick got home, "hi mama," he said as he entered the room and hugged Nora.

"Hi, sweetheart, how was the rest of your day?"

"It was great. I got an A+ on my science project."

"That's great," Nora hugged Frederick.

"Miss Lance said it was her favorite. Well, she said it to me alone."

"I am so proud of you. Wait until your dad hears this."

"Hears what?" Frasier had finished his show and joined his wife and son in the living room.

"I got an A+ on my science project and Miss Lance told me it was her favorite. A bunch of other students told me they wanted to try to make a pumping heart."

"That's wonderful, son," Frasier was beaming with pride, "I am so proud of you," Frasier hugged his son before taking a seat in a chair, "you know, some of the single dads asked me how to get a woman like your mama. They asked how I got such a beautiful woman." Nora smiled, "not bad for a nerd," Frasier directed at Frederick.

"Hey, I just told the truth. Mama always says to tell the truth," Frederick shrugged.

"Yeah, thanks mama," Frasier said sarcastically to his wife.

"Anytime, my darling nerd," Nora responded. Frederick and Frasier started laughing and that made Nora's heart feel better than it had in months.