Frasier answers it to reveal Lilith and Frederick. Frasier: Good Lord, here we are writing an article on taking your child through a divorce and our son is nursing the hopeless fantasy that we'll get back together. Frederick complies to his father's wishes and exits to his Dad's room. He just told me how much fun it would be. I was talking to a friend that works at the New York Times Magazine about raising a child after divorce and she pointed out that as a psychiatrist, I might have a unique perspective. Just give me a minute. Lilith: Not us! Lilith: Together? Lilith: Would it be so unbearable for me to be here for one meal? Meanwhile, inside the apartment, Frederick is lighting romantic candles. There is a knock at the door and Niles enters and sits with him. They confront each other. Well, I think the last thing your father wants is to collaborate with me. Who is this colleague anyway? You know, come to think of it, do they even celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada? [hangs up]
Frasier: What happened?
Plan: A: Thanksgiving; Q: What holiday is Frederick coming to celebrate with his father? A: Lilith; Q: Who is writing an article about raising a child after divorce? A: a colleague; Q: Who was Lilith supposed to spend Thanksgiving with? A: Frasier; Q: Who does Lilith ask to join her and Frederick for Thanksgiving? A: family; Q: What is Thanksgiving supposed to be a celebration of? A: their brief tryst; Q: What is the source of the awkwardness between Lilith and Niles? A: the apartment; Q: Where does Frederick suggest Lilith stay? A: his parents; Q: Who does Frederick want to bring closer together? A: romantic music; Q: What kind of music does Frederick play? A: a more extravagant gift; Q: What does Frederick want from his parents? Summary: Frederick is coming to celebrate Thanksgiving with his father, while Lilith spends the holiday with a colleague. At the last minute, this colleague cancels, and Lilith asks Frasier if she can join them. He concedes, acknowledging that the season should be a celebration of family, even though there is still some awkwardness between Lilith and Niles following their brief tryst. Lilith happens to be writing an article about raising a child after divorce , and Frederick suggests she collaborate with Frasier, and do so while she stays at the apartment. He then goes to some effort to bring his parents closer together, saying privately to each how much the other is missing them, setting up mood lighting and romantic music. They realise that they are being set up, and that Frederick does not wish for them to get back together but is attempting to manipulate them into giving him a more extravagant gift.