Dancing In The Rain by Patrick Councilor
[ No Paranormal Mediator Was Harmed ]
Frasier noticed a mood change through his brother's expression. "Niles what's wrong?"
"HOW DARE THEY!" He was staring at his coffee.
Frasier leaned over to glare down at Niles' coffee cup. "Niles, that's latte art."
"I didn't order a depiction in my coffee!"
"Oh, just drink it you fool."
"So Frasa, how's the job hunting going?" Daphne asked with one hand on Lyndy's stroller and David in her lap.
"Thanks for asking Daphne. Actually, you just missed my agent. He has me set up will three interviews next week."
"Well that sounds promising. It's nice to have some comforting news before your date tonight," Niles said.
"You have a date?" Daphne asked.
"Yes. Do you remember my old neighbor Regan?"
"Oh my, yes."
"I ran into her at Elliot Bay Towers when I went to apply. If these interviews go well, I'll be moving back there soon. I sure would like to strike up a conversation with the tenant of my old apartment. If only I knew if they had any future plans of moving, I could get the jump on requesting to switch apartments to reside back there."
"Did Dad talk to you about Ronee's surprise birthday party?" Niles asked.
"Most definitely. I'm picking up the cake and ice cream."
Niles nodded. "We're to pick up the helium balloons."
"Oh look, here comes Roz," Frasier noted.
Roz walked into Café Nervosa with Alice.
"We're meeting here to take the kids shopping," Daphne announced.
"Hi guys." Roz came up. "Say hello Alice."
"Hi."
Everyone greeted her. David seemed quite happy that there was another child to join the group.
Frasier jumped up and offered his seat to Roz. He couldn't sit there while a woman in her condition stood.
"Let me get a cup of coffee before we head out."
Frasier pulled up another chair for himself as Niles offered, "I'll get it for you Roz. Decaf?"
"No, if we're going to be shopping all afternoon, I'll need full octane."
Niles stopped short. "Oh, I just assumed with your condition…"
She shot him a look. "Excuse me?!"
"Well…" He was lost for words. "Frasier…"
Roz turned and slapped Frasier hard in the arm. "YOU TOLD THEM I WAS PREGNANT?"
Frasier leaned away from her defensively. "Well… Roz… you've been sick in the mornings."
"I am NOT PREGNANT!"
"I'm sorry Roz," Frasier pleaded.
Roz calmed down. She turned to Niles. "I'll take something strong and sweet."
"Just the way she likes her men," Frasier boldly commented.
She shot him a look like he was about to get a second slap.
When Niles returned, he brought her coffee in a to-go cup with lid.
"Would you guys mind taking Alice with you? I'll catch up with you soon at the mall. I want to talk to Frasier for a moment."
"Absolutely." Daphne stood and leaned to give Roz a hug and a kiss on her cheek. We'll see you in a bit."
When the left with the children, Frasier turned to her. "Roz, what's on your mind?"
"Frasier, you're a great friend."
"We're family Roz," he interrupted her.
"I know and I appreciate you offering to have me as your produce to your next job, but after being station manager, I don't think I would be happy as a producer again."
A concerned look crossed his face. "Roz, what are you saying?"
"I love you Frasier, but I applied for a job at KUBE."
"The KUBE? Roz, it's hard to even fathom working at some other radio station without you."
"I'm so sorry Frasier. My options seem so limited and KUBE is a music radio station."
He took her hand. "Roz, I will miss you so."
"Don't make me start crying Frasier. I got you a little gift."
"Roz, you didn't need to buy me anything."
"It's not that kind of gift." She pointed at the front door, which she was facing.
Bebe Glazer stopped in the frame of the door to put the back of her wrist to her forehead. "Somebody stop the music. Let me catch my breath. It's radio legend Doctor Frasier Crane."
"Oh my God!" Frasier jumped up and hurried over to hug her. "Bebe, I heard you were retired."
"Get the defibrillator out darling, Bebe's coming back from the dead for her favorite client. Why didn't you tell me you moved back to town?"
Roz took up her coffee. "I'll leave you two to catch up."
Bebe gave her a hug. "Thanks for the call cupcake."
"Thank you Bebe. Frasier, call me later."
Frasier hugged Roz. "Thank you Roz… I have no words."
"Think it over and get back with me later."
He watched her leave the café. He sat back down. "Bebe! Bebe Glazer as I live and breathe."
"Tell me where you'd like to work Frasier. Tell Bebe where it hurts. I've got the remedy for all your worries."
Frasier almost started to cry. "Bebe, thank God. I have this overwhelming urge to kiss you."
"You just might after I make you Seattle's talk of the town once more."
"But Bebe, I just hired on with another agent."
"Give me the agent's number. I could use a good appetizer before going in for the full meal. I'll have you employed by next weekend."
"Oh, what can I say but… it's going to be great working with you again."
"Welcome home to Bebe, snookums."