"Oh geez, not this again!" Martin groaned as he glanced at the sports page.

"What's wrong, Dad? Did the Mariners lose yet another game?" Frasier quipped.

When Martin didn't smile, Frasier took the paper from him and read the headline; Mariners Lose 23-0 In Their Worst Game In Team History .

"Sorry, Dad." Frasier said. "Well, better luck time, right?"

"Um, Fras... that's not what I was referring to." Martin said, giving Daphne a knowing glance.

Frasier looked at his dad with concern. "What's going on?"

Daphne sighed and reluctantly gave Frasier the front page.

"Thank you, Daphne. I was wondering what had happened to it. So... what's new in the great city of Seattle this morn-."

He stopped suddenly when his eyes landed on the editorial, cringing when he saw his name mentioned several times, along side the author of the editorial; Dr. Lillith

Sternin.

"What in the hell is this?"

"I'm so sorry, Dr. Crane." Was all Daphne could say.

"You'd better read it, Fras." Martin said quietly. "I'll give you some privacy."

When Frasier was alone in the living room, he settled himself onto the sofa and began to read:

Unfit Father

It is with great displeasure that I write this letter to the editor but I feel it warrant's being seen by the Seattle community and beyond.

Dr. Frasier Crane has hundreds of devoted listeners in the Puget Sound area and even more who have only listened to his show a handful of times. I fall into the latter category.

You may love Frasier's unique insight, humor and compassion when he listens to your calls for help, and you may even love Frasier for his personality. I have to admit that I

fell into that state of adoration as well.

After all, we did produce a child together which is precisely why I must say what I'm about to say...

Several months ago, Frasier received a call from Gordon who tore into Frasier for suggesting that his young son defend himself against an older student who was bullying him.

Sadly this advice was horribly misconstrued and resulted in this child being hospitalized for injuries sustained by this older student who turned out to be much older.

The child in question was only in the second grade and was given the advice to confront a boy who was almost 13 years old. Yes, I realize that 13 is rather old for a child to still

be in elementary school, but after doing some extensive research on this situation I found that the boy had been held back due to disciplinary problems.

But that's beside the point. The point is that because of Dr. Crane's irrational thinking that this child was left fighting for his life.

At the news of this horrible event, I decided to do what's best for my son and forbade my ex-husband to have any contact with him.

I feel that all parents should be aware of their child's actions. If you feel the child has a problem, talk to him or her yourself instead of waiting until the pick up the phone and

want advice from Dr. Frasier Crane.

Or if the problem is severe, you can contact...

Shaken by what he had just read, Frasier put the paper down, unable to read anymore.

Dear God...

"I'm a disgrace." He said as Martin and Daphne reentered the living room, disagreeing with his comment.

"Oh come on, Fras!"

"Dr Crane, that's not true!"

"But it is true, Daphne." Frasier said.

Daphne smiled sadly and took his hand.

"Dr Crane, you had no idea how old that little boy was, nor what the real situation was! Lillith has no right to blame you for something you had no control over! And for

her to write something so terrible about you in the paper like this?"

"It's a damn shame." Martin said. "Lilith really crossed the line by keeping Freddy away from you but to humiliate you in print as well? I can't stand to see her treating

you like this! You did nothing wrong! If that boy's father is so ticked off about you giving his son bad advice, then he should have played a more active role in his son's

life. Instead the poor kid had to seek help elsewhere, from a complete stranger. Now I'm no psychiatrist, but Hester was and she'd say that this boy should have been

receiving counseling from the school a long time ago. The father is the one who should be forbidden to see his son, not you!"

Frasier finished his coffee and rose from the table. "Thank you, Dad. Well, I may not have contact with my son but I still have my loyal listeners... For now anyway. And

speaking of... I need to start getting ready for work."

Daphne and Martin watched as Frasier sadly looked out the window and then disappeared into the hallway.

"He's hurting so badly, Mr. Crane. What can we do?"

Martin sighed. "I don't know Daphne. But if we don't do something fast, Frasier may never be the same."