"Good afternoon, Seattle. It's 2pm on a gloriously sunny day and this is the Dr. Frasier Crane Show. I'm Dr. Frasier Crane and... I'm listening. So Roz, who do we have on

the line?"

"We have Richard from Belltown on Line One. He's having trouble with a family member."

"Hello Richard. I'm listening."

"Hello, Dr. Crane. I need your help."

"And what can I do for you?"

"Well Doc, the problem is with my son."

Frasier sighed, the familiar pain returning. He glanced at Roz who mouthed I'm sorry, I didn't know.

Doing his best to maintain his composure Frasier smiled. "What seems to be the problem?"

"Well it's his attitude. He's disrespectful to his mother and me, he won't even try to share our interests and he wants everything his way!. Simply put he's a pain and I can't

handle him! I'm this close to putting him on a one way bus to a boarding school!"

"And where is this boarding school located?"

"In Boston, but I don't think that has anything to do with-."

Frasier swallowed hard. "I see... Have you tried talking to your son?"

"Are you kidding? He's impossible to deal with! I'd be much happier if he was out of my life forever!"

A sudden burst of anger and pain filled Frasier but he forced himself to remain calm.

"Richard, how old is your son?"

"He's twelve."

Frasier winced.

Dear God...

"I have a son just about the same age and I find it appalling that you have so little regard for him."

"Excuse me?"

"You heard me! You should be embracing the differences between yourself and your son instead of forcing him to enjoy things that clearly don't interest him! And of

course he wants his own way! All children want their own way at one time or another. But to say that your son is a pain is... well, I'll just be blunt... it's horrible! If you

were truly a good father, you'd want to do everything possible to make sure that he grows up to be a well-adjusted man. How could you even think of sending him

away to... Boston of all places just because he annoys you at times? I'd give anything to be able to talk to my son... Just once...But I may never get another chance

because-."

On the last word, his voice broke and he bowed his head, sobbing into the microphone.