Daphne met Donny Douglas through Dr. Wilhelm's wife, Tessa. Dr. Wilhelm was a colleague of Dr. Crane, and he introduced them at a charity event where Tessa and Daphne became fast friends. Tessa described Donny as a hard-working divorce attorney that helped people in their time of need. In fact, he was Dr. Wilhelm's divorce attorney and prevented his ex-wife from taking more than her fair share of the assets that he worked so hard to acquire.

Daphne confided in Tessa that she and Dr. Crane were not exclusive; how could they be? She worked for his brother! Talk about a potentially awkward situation. She enjoyed Dr. Crane's company and they were very close, but she was worried that spending so much time with him away from Frasier and Martin may send the wrong message. She was attracted to Dr. Crane, but she could not risk a broken heart. And, what if she pursued something more and he did not reciprocate? That would be a long walk of shame through the apartment. Frasier would bellow out how he told her it was a bad idea. She simply could not risk it. It was time to start dating.

When Tessa told her about Donny, a successful and single young man, Daphne's heart began to flutter. She craved the excitement of a new relationship. She enjoyed playing the part for Dr. Crane, but she wanted to experience a fairy tale romance. Although she had gotten to know Dr. Crane even better over the past few months and thought of him as her best friend, she knew he was out of her league. He was brilliant, with a successful psychiatry practice, published academic articles, a professorship at the University of Washington, and he was rich. She was just a blue color home health care worker. She sighed, knowing even entertaining the idea of being with Dr. Crane in any more than a friendship situation was laughable.

"Ok, I'll meet him!" Daphne gushed, and with that, Tessa arranged for them to meet at Cafe Nervosa.

As Daphne prepared for the coffee date, she was nervous about meeting Donny, but she was also excited. She wondered what it would be like to date an esteemed attorney. Insecurities crept into her mind, but she brushed them quickly away. She was determined to make a good impression and see where a simple coffee date would lead. After all, no harm if they didn't connect. She quickly threw on a sundress that Dr. Crane said complimented her eyes, brushed her hair and left for Cafe Nervosa.

"Daphne, meet Donny Douglas! He's the best attorney in Seattle," said Tessa.

Donny and Daphne's eyes locked, and she felt butterflies. He wasn't classically handsome, but he had kind eyes and a genuine smile. She felt as ease immediately.

"Wow! Tessa said you were pretty, but you are stunning! It's certainly a pleasure to meet you, Daphne."

"Likewise, Donny." Daphne blushed.

And with that, Donny invited Daphne to his table where she learned about his law office, friends, and family. She told him about Manchester, her brothers, and the Crane family. The conversation flowed easily, and she was surprised how comfortable she felt around him. The laughter came often and consistently, and the time passed quickly. After two hours of nonstop talking, it was time for him to go to a client meeting, and she couldn't overlook how disappointed she was for their first date to end.

As she went home, she thought about the events over the past several months and how without Dr. Crane she would not have even had the opportunity to meet Donny. She though about the other Dr. Crane and Mr. Crane. They were all family to her, but Niles was the one who had shown her the most kindness. Being his date for his social obligations was fun, but it was also a confidence booster for her. She needed to thank him the next time she saw him. She knew he took that type of lifestyle for granted, but that was something she would never be able to do. She knew what it was like to be on the lower side of average.

As she walked into Elliott Bay Towers, she was overcome with a sense of gratitude that she had found her home in America. It made her heart smile.
"Hi, Daph! Where have you been," said Mr. Crane. He was getting ready to take Eddie for a walk.

"Oh, Mr. Crane, I have been out on a wonderful date with an attorney one of me new friends introduced me to. It was so much fun."
Frasier walked out from the kitchen. "Oh, what's this about a date, Daphne? Who is the lucky man?"

"Donny Douglas. He's an attorney. Have you heard of him, Dr. Crane?"

"Of course! He's a well-known divorce attorney. He's who I would have called if Lillith and I had been living in Seattle at the time. Isn't he a little brash?"

Absolutely not! He was very nice. He was a true gentleman. I'm looking forward to seeing him again soon. He said he would call me tomorrow." With that, Daphne walked to her room.

Frasier looked at Martin, shaking his head. "This is not good, Dad."

"Keep your big nose out of this one, son. She seems happy."

"Don't you think Niles deserves to know?"

"Sure, but that's between Niles and Daphne. She can tell him when she wants."

"But it will break his heart!"

"We don't even know if they'll go out again, so why don't we see how this will play out."

"Fine! Have it your way!"

Donny did call, and he took Daphne on several dates over the next week one week. They went to the movies, to landmark Seattle restaurants, and even a bookstore. They were finishing each other's sentences, and she felt that they were very compatible. She way happy.

Although Frasier was happy for Daphne, he could not help but feel bad for Niles, and that is when he decided to drive to The Montana.