27-Letters

"Who was that on the phone?"

Frasier smiled at his dad. "That was Frederick. He called to tell me how much he's enjoying my letters."

"You miss him, don't you?"

Frasier smiled sadly. "Very much. It's funny… When I was in Boston, I missed you, and Niles and Mom but now I'm here and I miss Frederick."

"Well, at least you have your letters." Martin replied.

"I suppose, but something's different. I just don't understand. How could this have happened?"

"What is it?"

"Frederick said something over the phone. He's in love."

Martin nodded, finally understanding why Frasier was depressed.