Frasier Reboot! Episode 2.

 Episode 2: Good Morning Seattle 

This episode is part two of an original script series that was submitted to Paramount+ when my husband and I applied to be writers on the official Frasier reboot. 

This is the second episode and is all about Frasier getting back into his groove in Seattle. 

He’s now reunited with his family and old friends and is trying to reconnect in an old environment that’s now new and he’s not quite comfortable in it...  yet. This episode focuses on Frasier reconnecting to his past, understanding his future and trying to find his footing where he currently is in life. 

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“Good Morning, Seattle”                           Written by: KiMMM! & Adam Wekarski 

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Script written on 13 03 2021.

DON’T YOU KNOW YOU CAN’T GO BACK HOME AGAIN?

Scene:

KWA - TV Station. Roz is showing Frasier around the set of ‘Good Morning Seattle’. 

Roz: [with authority] Alright, Frasier. Here is where we shoot our morning segments, wardrobe’s to the back, food service is to the right and all the fire exits are clearly marked. I had to learn that last one the hard way. And here’s where we do Bulldog’s segment, you remember Bulldog don’t you?

Assistants approaches Roz. 

Frasier: Bob Bulldog Briscoe?!

Roz: [simultaneously interacting with assistants] Oh yeah, ‘ The Dog House’ is one of our most popular segments. 

Bulldog appears out of nowhere.

Bulldog: [BARKS] [startles Frasier] Did somebody say my name? How ya doin’, Doc? Long time no see. 

Roz gets a call.

Roz: Ooh! I gotta take this real quick! [walks away]

Bulldog reaches to shake Frasier’s hand.

Frasier: It’s really good to see you, Bulldog. I’m glad to see you’re still in the game. How have things been? 

Bulldog: Eh, what can I say? The second wife got everything the first wife didn’t. But that’s not gonna stop the ol’ Bulldog from barkin’! 

An attractive female employee walks by.

Bulldog: [BARK]

She continues walking; unimpressed.

Bulldog: I guess some dogs just aren’t meant to wear collars, am I right Doc? [laughs]

Frasier is unimpressed.

Bulldog: Yeah, but seriously, I’m sorry to hear about your dad. He was a real good guy, a true sports fan. 

Frasier: Oh, why thank you Bulldog. I know he would’ve appreciated that.

The producers call Bulldog over to the set.

Producer: Bulldog, you’re on in 30. 

Bulldog sits down at his desk as Gil appears. 

Gil: Frasier!

Frasier: Gil Chesterton. [they shake hands]

Gil: A little birdie informed me that you’ll be joining us as part of our little talk show. What a queer family reunion we’ve found ourselves in. 

Frasier: Indeed. 

Gil: I suppose a congratulations is in order on your recent contribution to the New York Time’s Best Seller’s list. I certainly look forward to your particular brand of psychological insights I trust you’ll be providing our little production.

Frasier: Why, thank you, Gil. I too, look forward to your culinary musings.

Producers give Bulldog the on air signal. Everyone gets quiet.

Gil: [as he leaves] Well, Frasier, looks like I’ll be seeing you around the water cooler.

Bulldog: [on air] [loudly] Alright, alright. I’m Bobby ‘’Bulldog’’ Briscoe, and you’re in the dog house. Let’s get things started. 

Co-Sports Anchor: So, Bulldog - What did ya think about the call on that Sonics game last night?

Bulldog: IT STINKS! IT STINKS! That call was TOTAL B.S.! That ref should get a friggin’ eye exam!

Co-Sports Anchor: Ow! The dog is off the leash! [barking sound effect]

Roz comes back to get Frasier.

Roz: [to Frasier] Sorry about that, let’s go.

Frasier follows Roz.

Frasier: Roz, I must say, I’m a little surprised to see Gil and Bulldog here. 

Roz: Yeah, when KACL went under, I scouted a lot of their talent and brought some people over here to work for me. Bulldog, Gil; even Kenny is up in Human Resources.

Frasier: Well, isn’t this a pleasant reunion?

Noel appears out of nowhere, wearing a mailroom clerk’s uniform, pushing a mail cart.

Noel: Hiii, Roz! [kinda surprised] Oh, hey Frasier! 

Frasier: [shocked] Noel’s here, too? 

Roz: Yeah... I kinda felt bad for the guy.

Noel: I heard you were going to be on the show with us. 

Frasier: The rumors are true. What have you been up to all this time, Noel?

Noel: Oh, things have been great. Mom’s good. My Podcast, ‘Trek It Out’ has over 3 million subscribers and my Klingon-to-English dictionary finally got picked up for publication in Espanol. 

Frasier: Congratulations.

 

Noel hands Roz a package.

Noel: This came special delivery for you, Roz. 

Noel keeps moving; with gusto. 

Noel: Well, see ya around, Frasier! [pushing cart]

Frasier: [waves] Of all people, I never thought I’d be happy to see Noel Shempsky. 

Roz: Speak for yourself.

Frasier: Oh, Roz.

Roz: Alright. So, your dressing room is right over here. We’re still putting your set together, but don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything and make sure to get your approval on it before we go on air.

Frasier looks around romantically. 

Frasier: [flattered] My own dressing room?

Roz: Yeah, let’s go. 

Roz leads Frasier to her large executive office. The intercom beeps as Roz is being handed paperwork from the assistant.

Intercom: Ms. Doyle, you have a meeting with marking in five minutes.

Roz: [pressing button] Fine! And tell that damn intern that he better get my coffee right this time! [to Frasier] What’s the point of hiring a barista if they can’t even get a simple cold brew right?

Frasier: Wow, Roz. Looks like you certainly have your plate full.

Roz: Yeah. Never a dull moment, huh?

Roz sits at her desk.

Roz: [authoritatively] Ok, so this is how it’s gonna work, we’re gonna get you your own weekly segment that follows ‘The Happy Chef’. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Wednesdays depending on the content. Fridays we shoot promos and you’re expected to be here 3 hours before air time. 

Nicholas walks in, brings Roz her coffee. 

Roz: [continuing] This is Nicholas, he’s going to be your assistant. 

Nicholas: Hello. 

Roz: [to Nicholas] you can go now! Nicholas is going to help you build a online presence and manage your social media. He’s also going to courier your scripts to you and fetch your coffee. 

Frasier: I’m sorry, did you say scripts? 

Roz: Yes, the entire show is scripted. Here’s your first segment, [hands him papers] go ahead and memorize that. We’re gonna need to get you down to hair and makeup at some point to get some test shots. You’re not doing anything this afternoon, are you? Oh, that reminds me... [presses button] [to intercom] Cancel my 3 o’clock! 

Frasier: Uh, Roz? Excuse me, but memorizing scripts? I didn’t realize that my segments would be scripted. 

Roz: Not the whole thing, we do leave some room for you to ad-lib. 

Roz’s assistant walks in while Frasier is speaking, hands paperwork for Roz to sign. 

Frasier: Ad-lib? I-I’m sorry, Roz, but I just don’t feel comfortable publicly promoting myself as a psychiatrist while reciting scripted material.

Roz: [nonchalantly] [signs paperwork] Oh, it’s not a big deal Frasier. We can have you consult with the writers for next week’s show. You won’t have to say anything that you’re not comfortable with. 

Roz: [to assistant] Have these back on my desk by the end of the day. 

Assistant leaves.

Roz: As I was saying...

Frasier: [interrupts] Wait, a second. Roz. I just don’t feel comfortable reading someone else’s words and passing them off as my own psychiatric advice.

Roz: Oh, come on, Frasier. 

Roz’s phone buzzes, she texts.

Frasier: Roz, I can’t in good conscience do this. 

Roz focuses on her phone.

Frasier: Roz, Roz. [yells angrily] Are you even listening to me?!

Intercom: Ms. Doyle, marketing is ready for you in the conference room. 

Roz: [pressing button] [angrily] Tell them they’re just gonna have to wait! [puts her phone down; forcefully] [to Frasier] No, Frasier! You listen to me. This is my show, and this is how things are going to be! It’s not like the old days anymore, buddy boy. I’m not some little booth jockey that you get to push around anymore. I’m in charge now. Do you understand that? This is my show and I need people who are going to do things my way. 

Frasier: Well, your way is about as subtle as a bulldozer. What has this cold, corporate world done to you, Roz? You’re turning into a callous, heartless monster with no empathy or concern for others. I came up here to...

Roz: [interrupts] You came up here because I gave you an opportunity, pal! An opportunity that anybody out there would kill for. I fought too long and too hard to get to where I am today, and I’ll be damned if I’m going to stand here and have someone question how I do things on my show. [a beat] [sincerely] I asked you to come here because you’re my friend and I wanted to give you a chance to get back into that spotlight. This is how it’s done now, Frasier. This is how you do it. So, you need to decide if this is something that you actually want to do. 

Frasier is speechless.

Roz: You’re an amazing psychiatrist, Frasier, but you still have a whole lot to learn. 

Intercom buzzes.

Roz: [continues] Now, I’m going to work with you because we’re old friends and we go way back. So, I’m gonna ask you again, [a beat] what do you want? 

Roz presses button.

Intercom: Uh, Ms. Doyle. Marketing is still waiting in the conference room. 

Roz: [To Frasier] [exiting] I’ll be away for the weekend. When I get back, I expect you to have an answer.

Roz exits. Frasier is stunned. 

- End Scene - 

BLESS THIS MESS

Scene:

Frasier is standing outside of Niles & Daphne’s door, dressed for a game of squash. Niles answers, but cracks the door open only enough for Frasier to see half his face through the chain lock. 

Niles: [surprised] Frasier...

Frasier: Ah, Niles. I’m glad you’re up. I’m sorry to drop in on you like this, I’m just so upset about this situation with Roz that I hoped I could vent my frustration over an early morning game of Squash, what do ya say? 

Niles: [hurried] I’m sorry, Frasier, but now is not a good time. Maybe we can schedule a court next week. I’ll call you. 

Niles shuts the door. 

Frasier knocks on the door. Niles cracks open the door, again, looking through the chain. 

Frasier: [perplexed] Niles, what on Earth? Is everything alright? 

Niles: Oh, nothing. Everything is fine! Thank you for stopping by! Don’t call us, we’ll call you!

Niles attempts to shut the door as Frasier blocks it with his foot.

Frasier: [unamused] Niles.. Open the door.

Niles: No.

Frasier: Niles. Open the door.

Niles: I don’t want to. 

Frasier: Don’t be ridiculous, Niles! Open the door!

Niles: Frasier, you’ll just have to take my word on this.

Frasier: [angrily] Well, isn’t this just the cherry on top of my sundae?! After eleven years of you showing up, unannounced, treating my home as your own personal flophouse - this is the thanks I get?! To be dismissed like an obnoxious solicitor, by my own brother! For Heaven’s sake Niles, stop being so melodramatic and open the damn door! 

Niles: [sighs] [defeated] Fine, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Niles shuts the door forcefully. 

Frasier hears the sound of Niles unlocking the door chain; looking impatient. Niles opens the door completely. 

Frasier: [walking into the house] I mean how bad can it really be? 

Frasier stops and looks around in horror.

 

Frasier: [horrified] ..Niles.....MY GOD!...

Frasier reacts to the house being in shambles as Johnny obnoxiously runs by while shooting a nerf gun. Niles, without blinking, grabs the gun as Johnny keeps running. Niles walks into the kitchen. Music is playing loudly from another room. Frasier is jaw-dropped.

Niles: [grabbing gun] [sips his coffee] ..It’s fine. [places gun on counter] [to Johnny] Go eat your cereal. 

Johnny sits at the kitchen table and eats his cereal.

Frasier: It most certainly is not fine, Niles! It looks like ‘Lord of The Flies’ in here! Any moment I’m expecting to find Lynn and Jodi dancing around a pig’s head impaled on a stick!

Frasier walks towards the kitchen. A ferret runs by, brushing his feet while squeaking.

Frasier: OH MY GOD! You even have rodents. 

Frasier comically grabs the nearest item, one of Johnny’s plastic baseball bats. Frasier struggles and screams while the ferret runs around him. Jodi runs in.

Jodi: No! [quickly picks up ferret] That’s Moose, my pet ferret!

Niles: [to Jodi] Will you please put that thing back in it’s cage?!

Jodi: [to Moose] [protectively] Come on, let’s go find Enzo and get you two back in your cage. 

Jodi walks away holding Moose.

Niles: [shouts] And will you please turn that racket down? [to Frasier] Between those rodents incessantly squeaking about and her unhealthy obsession with these mind-numbing dance videos! I swear, it’s like my life has become a constant migraine!

Frasier: Niles, where is Daphne amidst all this chaos?

Niles: Oh, I’m sure you’ll hear her and Lynn squalling through here at any moment.

Frasier: Niles, I had no idea that things had gotten so out-of-hand.

Niles: It’s not as bad as it seems. It’s fine.

Frasier: Take a look around, Niles!

The music stops playing. Jodi enters the kitchen and starts gathering her school supplies.

Niles: [to Frasier] [apathetic] It’s fine.

Daphne and Lynn enter; arguing.

Lynn: [angrily] Why do you even care?!

Daphne: Because I’m your mother! That’s why! I don’t want you riding the public bus to school! It’s not safe! [to Niles] Who told Johnny he could eat Frosty O’s?

Niles: [defeated] I’m sorry, dear.

Daphne: You know he can’t have sugar this early in the day. 

Niles: [defeated] I’m sorry, dear.

Daphne: [to Jodi] Jodi, will you please put those ferrets back in their cage and get your backpack ready? [to Johnny] Johnny, go get dressed before you’re late for school. [to Lynn] [forcefully] You, go wait in the living room.

Daphne starts cleaning the kitchen table as Jodi & Johnny run off & scatter.

Daphne: [pleasantly] Good morning, Frasier.

Frasier: Good morning, Daphne.

The front door slams shut.

Frasier: Where did Lynn go?

Daphne: [upset] Ugh! She took the bloody bus again! [to Niles] Ya know, it’d be nice if you would back me up once in a while with Lynn! I’m sick of always being the bad guy.

Niles: [defeated] I’m sorry, dear.

Daphne: [snarky] Yeah, I bet you are.

Daphne whistles loudly to signal Jodi & Johnny.

Daphne: Let’s go!

Jodi & Johnny run downstairs, ready to leave.

Jodi & Johnny: Bye, Dad! Bye, Uncle Frasier!

Frasier & Niles: Have a great day! Be good! Have fun!

Daphne: [to Niles] [firmly] You need to get dressed. You don’t want to be late for work.

Daphne and the kids leave.

Niles: I love you, too!

Niles sits down at the kitchen table; face in palm.

Frasier: My God.. Niles, I’ve never seen you like this before. What is going on?

Niles: Honestly, Frasier, I’m reaching a point in my life where I don’t know how much more of this I can take. 

Frasier: What’s wrong, Niles? Are you and Daphne having marital problems? Is it the kids? What is it?

Niles: It’s Daphne, it’s the kids, it’s the house, it’s my practice, it’s losing dad, it’s everything. I feel like my life has spiraled into an infinite gauntlet of the most soul-crushing and unusual punishment beyond the depths of comprehension.

Frasier: Yes, Niles, you are a parent.

Niles: Oh, it’s all so difficult to manage, Frasier. I work such hellish hours. Daphne is always tending with the children, which results in us never seeing each other. And when we do make time for one another, we’re just too exhausted for any real form of intimacy.

Frasier: Well, Niles, why don’t you hire some help? A housekeeper, perhaps a nanny?

Niles: Are you insane?! Do you know how much those criminals charge you per hour? I tell you it’s highway robbery!

Frasier: Niles, I find it hard to believe that a prominent psychiatrist with his own private practice can’t afford part-time help.

Niles: That’s easy for you to say! You don’t have to pay for insurance premiums, orthodontics, dance lessons, veterinarian visits and medication for sick ferrets! I swear, these little heathens are bleeding me dry! And don’t get me started on the college tuition fees. It’s not like how it was when we were in med school, Frasier. Do you have any idea of how much it costs to go to Harvard these days? I mean, my God, who’s in charge of these tuition rates? The mafia?!

Frasier: My poor Niles, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize you and Daphne both had so much weight on your shoulders.

Niles: Daphne has even been contemplating returning to physical therapy, just to take some of the pressure off. And don’t even get me started on Lynn.

Frasier: Lynn? What’s going on with Lynn? Last I heard, she was excelling in her academics just like David.

Niles: Yes. She even scored higher on the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales than David did when he was her age.

Frasier: Really? That’s remarkable.

Niles: It would be remarkable if she was actually interested in applying herself to something other than constantly bickering with Daphne. She’s not interested in taking any acceleration programs. And did I tell you? Just like that, she quit Orchestra. 

Frasier: Really? I remember her being such a beautiful cellist. 

Niles: Me, too. I’m now realizing that I may have to set aside my own selfish fatherhood dreams of one day sending her to Juilliard.

Frasier: Well, Niles, it’s perfectly normal to have high hopes for your kids. Parents all want certain things for their children. Ultimately, what we should really want is for our kids to be happy, regardless of how we define happiness.

Niles: Thank you, Frasier. I know you’re right.

Frasier: Well, I think I may have a solution that might just benefit us all. I hear there’s a charming little bed and breakfast in Bainbridge Island. How about you and Daphne let me take over here and you two enjoy the long weekend? My treat. 

Niles: Oh Frasier, I couldn’t possibly-

Frasier: [politely interrupts] I insist. Call it an early anniversary present. Plus, this will give Uncle Frasier some much needed time to get reacquainted with my nieces and nephews. 

Niles: Are you sure? I mean..You have met my children.

Frasier: Of course, Niles. It would be my pleasure. 

Niles begins laughing heartily. He picks up his phone and calls Daphne.

Niles: [on phone] Hello, Daphne. I’m here with Frasier and he just told me that he wants to treat us to a long weekend and watch the kids for us. [a beat] Yes. Here. Alone. 

Daphne’s laughter can be heard through the phone. Frasier looks perplexed. 

Niles: [ends call] We’d love to.

- End Scene -

I’M LISTENING

Scene:

Niles and Daphne’s house. Frasier is cooking dinner while talking on the phone and wearing a frilly cooking apron with matching oven mitts.

Frasier: [on phone] Yes, Niles, I’ve made sure to take care of everything per your instructions. Enjoy yourselves and don’t worry, I have everything under control. I’ll see you both on Tuesday. Take care [ends call]

Frasier walks into the living room. Jodi is recording herself doing a ‘TikTok’ dance video with Johnny.

Frasier: Alright, kids. Wash up for dinner. 

Johnny: Ooh! I want pizza!

Frasier: Oh, no, little Johnny. There will be no pizza tonight. I’ve made Uncle Frasier’s famous duck a l’orange with a side of chou farci, and for dessert, creme brûlée. 

Jodi: Ew! You cooked a duck?!

Johnny: [concerned] What? No! Like the ducks we feed at the pond?

Frasier: [stammering] Uhh, uh, well, No, I, uh-

Johnny starts crying.

Jodi: I’m not eating a duck, Uncle Frasier. That’s just wrong.

Frasier: [to Johnny] Oh, no! Don’t cry, Johnny! It’s okay! This duck came from a different pond...

Johnny cries even worse and starts hugging Jodi.

Jodi: [comforting Johnny] What is wrong with you?

Johnny: [crying] I don’t wanna eat the duckies! 

Frasier fumbles as Johnny crying uncontrollably. 

Frasier: Pizza, yes pizza. It’s ok, we’ll order a pizza! Everything’s alright, see... 

Frasier moves towards the phone. Johnny suddenly stops crying. 

Johnny: [spritely] I want pepperoni! 

Jodi: ...and cheesy bread! 

Frasier looks unamused. Lynn walks into the living room; bag packed, attempting to leave. Frasier stops her. 

Frasier: Lynn, just where do you think you’re going?

Lynn: Out.

Frasier: Out? I don’t think so! 

Lynn: [with attitude]  Don’t worry, I’ll be back.

Frasier: Absolutely not, young lady! 

Lynn: What’s the big deal? 

Frasier: The big deal is, that I am in charge of your well-being [points phone dramatically]. Your parents have entrusted me with your care and have left explicit instructions that you are to remain home all weekend! There will be no going out this evening!

Lynn: Ugh! WHATEVER!

Lynn storms upstairs to her room and slams her door shut.

A beat. Frasier looks at the other kids.

Frasier: Well, that went well.

Fade out. 

Frasier is standing outside of Lynn’s door, holding the creme brûlée. Music is playing from her room, Frasier is timidly knocking on her door.

Frasier: [delicately] Lynn? Are you hungry? We’ve got pizza out here. Lynn?

Frasier gently opens the door. 

Frasier: I made creme bruleeeee!

Frasier sees Lynn on her bed kissing her best friend (a girl). 

Lynn: OH MY GOD! 

Frasier dramatically screams. He stammers back and forth, holding the creme brûlée before comically setting it down in a panic. He then runs out to the hallway frantically waving his hands in the air (wearing oven mitts).

Fades out. 

Kitchen, next morning. Frasier is cooking. Jodi and Johnny are finishing their breakfast. Lynn walks into the kitchen. 

Jodi: [to Lynn] What was up with all of that screaming about last night?

Lynn and Frasier both stop and look at each other awkwardly.

Lynn: What screaming?

Jodi: I heard screaming and assumed you had something to do with it. 

Lynn: Shut up. 

There is obvious awkwardness between Frasier and Lynn. 

Jodi: What’s the matter with you two?

Lynn avoids. 

Frasier: Jodi, will you please help your brother get ready for the park?

Jodi & Johnny leave the room to get ready.

Frasier: [to Lynn] Would you like some breakfast?

Lynn: I’m not hungry. 

Lynn gets a drink from the fridge and sits down at the table.

Frasier: Hey, Lynn. How ‘bout helpin’ your ol’ Uncle Frasier clean up this mess? Wha’d ya say?

Lynn ignores him. Frasier sits down at the table.

Frasier: Lynn, however uncomfortable it may make us both feel, we have to talk about what happened last night.

Lynn: There’s nothing to talk about.

Frasier: [sardonic] Well, it didn’t seem like ‘nothing’ was going on last night. [concerned] Is this why you have been so ornery and withdrawn lately? Because...

Lynn: [interrupts angrily] Look, I said there’s nothing to talk about, alright?! 

Frasier: Well, obviously there is something going on with you Lynn. I’d like to help you with whatever it is that you’re going through.

Lynn: I can not believe I’m even talking about this right now, with you of all people.

Frasier: A lot of people have gone through what you’re going through right now. I have a lot of professional experience addressing the repression of adolescent sexuality and the complexities of...

Lynn: OH MY GOD! This is not happening. I am not being outed by my Uncle right now! 

Frasier: You know Lynn, I, like your father, am a trained psychiatrist. Our profession is to listen and understand. 

Lynn rolls her eyes.

Lynn: Look, I don’t even understand what I’m feeling yet, ok? The last thing I want to do is [sarcastically] ‘talk about it’ just so you can get material for your next book. 

Frasier: Do you think that’s what happening here? 

Lynn: [a beat] It’s just hard enough trying to communicate to my parents without mom constantly screaming at me, or dad trying to psychoanalyze me. I don’t need it from you, too. 

Frasier: Do your parents know?

Lynn: [worried] No, nobody knows! Please Uncle Frasier, please don’t tell my parents! 

Frasier: Lynn, I know you may have your differences with your parents, but they will love and support you no matter what. 

Lynn: I know. I’m not so much worried about that as I am about Kyla. By outing me, I’m outing her and I just don’t think that’s something we’re are ready for. Can you understand that? 

Frasier: Of course. 

Lynn: So, you’ll keep this just between us right?  

Frasier: [a beat] You have my word.. On one condition.

Lynn looks skeptical for just a moment.

Lynn: ...What? 

Frasier: Take it easy on me and your folks, alright? [smiles]

Lynn: Fine, but Jodi is fair game!

A beat.

Frasier:  ..DEAL.

They shake hands. Lynn takes a few steps to walk away, she stops, then rushes back to hug Frasier. Frasier is pleasantly surprised. Jodi pops her head in the doorway.

Jodi: [sarcastically] We’re waaaaiting.

They all walk out; Frasier leading the kids to the front door.

Johnny: [as Jodi buttons his coat] Can we feed the ducks today?

 

Jodi: No. We wouldn’t want Uncle Frasier getting any ideas. 

Jodi darts a look at Frasier. Frasier makes a face. They begin to leave. 

Frasier: Lynn, would you care to join us?

 

Lynn: No, I think I’m gonna stay here and clean up this mess. 

Frasier and Lynn smile at one another. 

Johnny: Let’s go!

They leave as Lynn clears the table. 

- End Scene- 

Scene: 

Frasier’s apt. Niles visits after returning from his weekend away. 

Niles: Oh, Frasier! I can’t thank you enough for the much needed get away. I feel completely rejuvenated. Seriously, it’s like I’m a new man!

Frasier: A weekend with a king size bed, complimentary room service, and no children will do that to ya. 

Niles: You’re tellin’ me. Frasier, I stretched muscles I forgot I had! It felt like we were on our Honeymoon again. I can not thank you enough. 

Frasier: Don’t mention it. It was long overdue for you two.

They walk into the kitchen and both start pouring coffee for themselves.

Niles: I certainly hope the kids weren’t too much to handle over the weekend.

Frasier: Well, Niles. I found the experience to be rather enlightening. Being immersed into the maelstrom of parenthood again. 

Niles: Well, whatever you’ve done, it has made a tremendous difference. Johnny won’t stop raving about how much fun he had with his Uncle Frasier and Jodi is starting a petition to fund a sanctuary for the ducks at our local pond. 

Frasier rolls his eyes. They move to dining table and sit with their coffee. 

Niles: [continues] Oh, and I don’t know what’s been going on with Lynn lately, but there is a world of difference between her and Daphne. Did you say something to her?

Frasier: Oh, no, no.. [sips his coffee] 

Niles: Well, whatever the case may be, I’m just so happy that they’re finally getting along. Who knows, maybe she’s got this whole rebellious phase licked!

Frasier starts choking on his coffee; Coughing. He clears his throat.

Frasier: Ah, look at the time Niles. I’ve got to be going, I have an important meeting with Roz today that I don’t want to be late for.

They begin to leave. 

Niles: Oh, I completely forgot about that. So, what are you gonna do?

Frasier: You know, Niles, upon further reflection, I now realize the weight one must carry to keep the ship afloat. 

Niles: [sarcastically] Whatever. 

Transition to KWA-TV Station.

Frasier and Roz are in Roz’s office. Roz sits behind her desk authoritatively.

Roz: So, have you landed on a decision per our last meeting?

Frasier: Roz, firstly, I’d like to offer you my humble and most sincerest apologies. I understand that you’re job is to lead this show. Just because your method of leadership differs to that of mine, does not mean that you’re wrong. You are a very successful and professional individual and it’s my responsibility to trust and respect your leadership. You were right when you said I have a lot to learn, Roz. Hopefully you are just the woman who can teach me.

Roz looks at Frasier endearingly. She stands up and walks over to him. 

Roz: Oh, Frasier, welcome aboard! 

They hug.

Fades out. 

Music: ‘Green Sleeves’ (on Cello) plays.  

Niles and Daphne’s Home. Kitchen. 

Niles and Daphne are doing dishes together when they notice the music. They “pop” their heads out and begin following the sound of music. Jodi and Johnny also notice the music, they follow. 

[Transition to KWA-TV Station]

Frasier is preparing to go on the air. Hustle and bustle around him as ‘Green Sleeves’ continues to play. 

[Transition to Niles and Daphne’s Home] 

Lynn is playing ‘Green Sleeves’ on her cello while her family stands behind her, watching with admiration. Niles & Daphne stand proudly, crying. Niles and Daphne look at each other and smile. Niles wraps his arm around Daphne as she holds her hand over her heart.

[Transition back to KWA-TV Station]

As the song fades, the crewman begins silently counting down from 5 to air the show. The ends the moment Frasier says his line. 

Frasier: Good Morning, Seattle. My name is Dr. Frasier Crane, and I’m Listening.

 

- End Scene - 

[“Tossed Salad & Scrambled Eggs”]  

‘TikTok’ video of Jodi and Frasier. Frasier is ‘yelling’ at Jodi for not getting the steps right and demands her to redo it. Points to her feet etc. Lynn walks in the background on accident rolls her eyes, and walks back out. Lynn and Frasier perform a choreographed “TikTok” dance together. 

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