Frasier looked around the apartment. "Well... I guess this is it."

"Yeah... Looks like it's about that time." Martin said; trying unsuccessfully to hide the quivering in his voice, by quickly clearing his throat. "What time are the movers

coming?"

"6AM" Frasier replied.

"Six in the morning?" Martin shouted. "Are you crazy? Why in the hell did you want them here so early?"

"Well, my flight is at noon, so I thought it best to have everything packed and on the road. And then quite possibly furniture and owner will cross paths sooner in San F

Francisco rather than later." Frasier explained.

Martin shrugged. "I still think it's stupid but it's your life."

At this Frasier chuckled. "Thanks Dad."

There was a long uncomfortable pause as the friends and family stared at one another; each of them thinking the same sad thoughts.

Alice tugged on her mom's sleeve.

"What is it, Honey?"

"Mommy, I'm tired."

"Oh... Well, Honey... We'll go home in a little while. Frasier-."

"Is actually a bit tired himself." Frasier replied.

"Right. Okay... Well... Wow... this is harder than I thought." Roz said. "I mean... You're really leaving!"

Frasier sighed. "Yes, I am..."

Instantly Roz began to cry. "What am I going to do without you?"

Frasier took her in his arms and held her while she cried; huge sobs that caused her body to tremble.

"Oh Roz... Please don't cry."

"Mommy, what's happening?" Alice asked. "Why are you sad?"

Roz released her hold on Frasier and kissed him briefly. Then she turned to her daughter and knelt down to her level. "Well, Sweetheart..."

"Come here, Alice." Frasier said, smiling as he held out his arms.

A smile spread across the little girl's face as she did as he asked.

Frasier picked up Alice and swung her around, smiling when she laughed out loud. "I sure am going to miss that joyous sound."

"Are you leaving?"

"Yes Alice, I'm afraid I am."

"Why?"

"Well, I'm going to live in a new city. But you can come visit me any time you want." Frasier replied.

Roz scoffed. "Yeah, right. With my schedule?"

"Especially with your schedule." Frasier said.

"I'm going to miss you, Uncle Frasier." Alice said.

The unexpected title brought tears to Frasier's eyes as he hugged the little girl fiercely. "Oh Alice... I love you and I hope you grow up to be just like your mother."

When he put Alice down, he kissed Roz on the cheek.

"Goodbye, Roz."

"Bye Frasier.

He brushed away tears watching her run out of the condo sobbing.

"Oh dear God, I didn't think this would be so hard." He said, staring at the doorway.

"Well, I'll make it easier for you. Take care Frasier." Ronee said, hugging him.

"I will.. And you..."

"Don't worry. Your dad is in good hands." Ronee replied.

"It's funny isn't it? You took such wonderful care of Niles and us for Dad and now you're taking care of Dad for us."

"That's true." Niles said; his voice breaking.

"Martin?"

"Um... yeah... We'd better go." Martin replied.

"Well, Dad... It's been..."

"Yeah... Hell of a life, right? Who knew that after so many years apart we'd be spending eleven years under the same roof?"

"And I wouldn't trade one minute of it." Frasier replied. "I love you, Dad."

Martin grabbed Frasier, hugging him fiercely. "I love you too, Son. And, thank you."

"Thank you, Dad." Frasier replied.

Eddie began to bark and spin around in circles.

"Eddie for God's sake! What is wrong with you?" Frasier asked.

Martin couldn't hide his smile. "I think he wants to say goodbye."

"Oh Dad, that's ridiculous! Dog's don't say goodbye!"

"Well not from your height! Kneel down to his level! The way you did with Freddie!"

"But Dad, Frederick wasn't a foot tall!"

"Oh geez, just do it!"

Frasier sighed and knelt on the floor, petting the dog tentatively. "Well, Eddie... I guess this is it. It's been..."

Before he could finish, Eddie began to kiss him on the face.

"Oh Eddie..."

At the door, Martin chuckled and turned to Niles and Daphne. "Goodnight, kids."

"Bye Martin." Daphne said.

"Goodbye, Dad." Niles said.

"Come on, Boy. Frasier's gotta get up early." Martin said, tugging on the dog's leash.

Eddie paused in the doorway, whining as he glanced at Frasier one last time.

"Bye Fras." Ronee said, finally pulling the dog into the hallway and closing the door.

"Well, that was certainly interesting." Frasier said, pulling himself to his feet.

David began to fuss, and Daphne reached over to pick him up. "You're sleepy, aren't you?"

"Why don't you hand him to his uncle Frasier?"

"Now you mind your parents, okay?" Frasier said, nuzzling the baby who was squirming in his arms. They're smart and wonderful people and I love them very much. And if it weren't for them, we wouldn't have you here so never forget that."

He kissed David's cheek and handed him back to Daphne.

"He's beautiful. But I wouldn't have expected otherwise."

Daphne smiled and hugged Frasier, unable to wipe the tears from her face quickly enough.

"Thank you, Frasier."

"Oh Dear God, Daphne. Why are you thanking me? It's I who should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, I don't know how I would have been able to take care of

Dad for all these years."

"Thank you for giving me the most wonderful gift I could ever imagine."

When Frasier looked at her in surprise, she turned to Niles and touched his face. "If it weren't for you, I'd never have found such happiness."

Frasier smiled. "I do owe him a lot, don't I?"

Niles sighed deeply, barely able to control the tears that were already coming.

"Oh Niles..."

Clearing his throat, Niles extended his hand. "Coffee?"

"10:30." Frasier replied. "Corner table, Café Nervosa."

"I'll miss the coffees." Niles replied.

They shook hands and then hugged fiercely for a long moment; Niles cheek resting on his brother's shoulder.

"I love you, Frasier."

"I love you too, Niles. And I'm so proud of you."

This comment caused Niles to pull away and stare at Frasier in amazement.

"You are?"

"I've always been proud of you."

Niles smiled, no longer caring about the tears on his cheeks. "Me too. I mean..."

"I know." Frasier replied with a smile. "Now get out of here so I can get some sleep."

"Right. I love you, Frasier. And thank you, too" Niles said, nodding to Daphne.

Taking one last look at Frasier, Niles and Daphne closed the door behind them.

They stood in the hallway and smiled at one another before holding each other close; finding comfort in each other's tears.