Author's note:Sorry,I know I promised I'd write a new chapter very quickly...but I had 2 assessments last week and was a biiiit busy!lol BUt now the second chapter is up and it's a lot longer than the first one!;) Um just a spoiler warning!!!!In this chapter is a character that first appears in Frasier season 11,so if you haven't seen it and kinda...don't wanna like...spoil things for ya then don't read it.^^But I really like the character so hence why she's here!;) Well,please read and review as per usual and I hope you like it!!!
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Chapter 2:
Frasier's Point of View:
He watched his brother and father finally sitting down at a table right across the room. He beckoned Niles one last time to cheer up before turning his attention back to the people at his table. Daphne and Donny were sitting next to him while opposite him a stunning blonde woman was seated,unfortunately for Frasier her husband was right beside her.
"So Ms Moon,was it hard for you to leave Manchester behind and make a completely new beginning here?",the woman asked. "Well,I must admit I was a bit scared at first but you don't grow up with 8 brothers without learning a thing or two about being tough." "Yes,Daphne certainly konws how to defend herself.",Frasier said. "Well,I bloody well have to taking care of you and your father...",Daphne commented,"and by the way you can call me Daphne,Mrs....?" "Oh it's Charlotte and my husband's name is Ben.",she said smiling happily. By the mention of his name her husband stopped checking out the waitress and put on a big smile.
"I'm Dr Frasier Crane, you probably know me from my rather famous radio programme.",Frasier introduced himself but only got greeted by blank looks and silence. "The Dr Frasier Crane Show?",he continued,"surely you must've heard of it..like I said,it's rather famous." When they still didn't show any signs of recognition he reluctantly decided to give up. "And what are you two doing for a living?",Daphne changed the topic. "Oh,we're matchmakers,have our own company. That's why we're here...there isn't a better place than a cruise to find potential clients...lots of single on board and all that." "Yes,and I can see how much Ben likes his job the way he's constantly looking for single ladies.",Frasier said under his breath. "Oh that's sooo romantic!",Daphne cooed. "Yeah,it's wonderful,especially when you're as much in love as we are.",Charlotte said squeezing Bens hand.
"So Donny,what is it that you are doing then?",Ben asked and both him and Charlotte smiled happily. "Well...um...",Donny started clearing his throat," I'm a divorce lawyer actually." Another awkward silence ensued which was eventually broken by Charlotte who grinned and said:"So you basically clean up after us if things shouldn't go the way they are supposed to." "Something like that.",Donny replied nodding and put an arm around Daphne imitating Ben's behaviour.
Frasier meanwhile directed his attention to the plate in front of him which to his great joy contained absolutely delicious seafood. By the time they reached dessert a quiet fight between the couples had broken out-well,rather between Donny and Charlotte . While Charlotte was desperately trying to get her husband's attention in order to appear like the perfect loved up couple,Donny was trying to prove that even divorce lawyers could fall head over heels. However ,Ben seemed as little impressed by it as Daphne by the constant exaggerated behaviour her fiancé was displaying. "Donny,will you give it a rest?",Daphne hissed for the nth time. "What honey?I only want the world to see how much in love I am,is that so wrong?" Daphne rolled her eyes and replied."It is when your fiance has asked you repeatedly to stop behaving like this coz it only looks fake!" And with that she got up and left.
Niles' Point of View:
Niles had almost begun to bury his grudge when he had taken his first bite of the wonderful dinner,however,that had been before he had met Milly. "You know,dad, this food really is exquisite.",he said and smiled honestly for the first time on the trip. "I told you that before,didn't I? I said the buffets are always the best thing on a cruise. But did you believe me? No,you only listened to Frasier with his entertainment and his jacuzzi." "Yes,yes alright dad. The supper is wonderful just like you said it would be."
Right at this moment a voluptous woman joined their table and gave both of them a big pearly-white smiled. "Niles,I bet she has a ginormous rear end...",Martin whispered. "Dad...",Niles hissed and then returned the woman's smile,"good evening,lovely to meet you.I'm Niles Crane and this is my father Martin Crane." The woman reached across the table to squeeze his hand and then beckoned him to kiss hers which was easier said than done. Niles stood up,almost knocking his glass over,leaned forward as far as it was possible without falling over and placed a little kiss on her hand. "Milly Bluesome,delighted to meet you Niles."
Half an hour later she excused herself and went to the bathroom to put some more make-up on. "Wow,I wonder how much more make-up she can put on there and still be able to keep her eyes open.",Martin thought out loud. "Thanks to you,I think it will be a lot more.",Niles grumbled, "why did you have to tell her that I am recently divorced?!" "Firstly,smartass, because the look on your face was priceless when she came over to give you a big hug...and secondly...no,mostly because of that.",Martin said beaming triumphantly. "Very nice,dad.",Niles commented dryly. "I wonder if I can get her to kiss you when I tell her about the way Maris used to treat you."
Niles was spared an answer when Daphne suddenly appeared next to him. "Hello Dr Crane,could I quickly have a word with you?" "Certainly Daphne. Is everything ok?" "Well,actually Donny is bugging me with his childish behaviour." "And how can I help you with that? You surely don't expect me to have words with him...you know...man to man...Donny may be small but he's pretty strong too...and I well...I'm Niles...", he started rambling. "No!NO!Dr Crane.",Daphne said laughing softly,"I only want to teach him a lesson...would you mind dancing with me and possibly...flirting with me a little?" "But Daphne,wouldn't that be just as childish?";Martin asked. "Oh dad,let the woman speak!Donny obviously needs to be taught a lesson..." "Fine...",Martin murmured rolling his eyes. "Well then darling,would you like to dance?",Daphne asked batting her eye lashed just when Milly returned from the bathroom. "I'd love to my angel.",he said grinning broadly holding her hand. "Well,if you're that loose with your women I can understand why your wife divorced you.",Milly huffed. "What can I say,Milly?I'm a real bad boy."