TEXT: Act 1 Scene 1 - Frasier's Apartment Fade in. Niles is by the bookcase, Frasier comes from the kitchen with the placemats. Frasier: Oh, Niles? Listen, when Claire gets here, can you give us a moment of privacy, please? Niles: Of course. Frasier: Actually, I'm planning on asking her to go to Belize with me next weekend. Niles: Oh, Belize-imo! Frasier: You'd better Belize it! Niles: Let's see what we can do with "Ecuador." Frasier: Maybe later. Niles: Wait, next weekend? That's awfully soon, I hope Claire's free. Frasier: Yes, well actually Lana told me on the Q-T that Claire's already gotten wind of the trip, and she's eager to go. So all that's left for me to do is ask her and act surprised when she says "Yes." Niles: Wow. Frasier: So, are you jealous? Niles: Well, I might be jealous, but as it happens, I have plans next weekend myself. You know Daphne and I are celebrating one year of being together. Frasier: Niles, that's wonderful. Gosh. So, what do you have in store? Niles: Oh, a weekend alone at my apartment. You see, we don't need beaches or sunsets, just a simple Victorian bathtub filled with champagne, us, and a non-slip mat. Frasier: It's romantic and yet prudent. Very good. Niles: Thank you very much. He shows a brochure to Niles. Frasier: Here's where I'm taking Claire. Do you think she'll like it? Daphne comes in from the kitchen. Niles: Lush grounds, white sandy beaches, this hotel looks amazing, she's going to love it! Daphne looks excited and sneaks back into the kitchen. Frasier: Oh, Niles, I also took the liberty of buying myself a new piece of luggage by Moritzio. Would you care to see it? Niles: Moritzio?! Try and stop me! I'm green with envy! They
SUMMARY:
Frasier is planning to take Claire on a trip to Belize . He has a collection of brochures which Martin finds, and he also decides to go, hoping to do some fishing. Frasier discusses the plan with his brother, and Daphne overhears and assumes Niles is planning to go with her, to celebrate one year of their relationship. In the end, they all go, but Frasier and Claire arrive late after missing their flight; Lana drove them to the airport and her impatient driving caused an accident. Frasier has increasing difficulty enjoying himself, arriving late and discovering that his special room has been given away, that his restaurant table is gone, and that most of the fish on the menu has run out. Martin, however, has great fun fishing, and Niles and Daphne sample the experience of public nudity, not realizing that there is a fisherman nearby with a telescopic camera lens.