TEXT: Act 1 Scene 1 - Frasier's Apartment SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH EDDIE [Fade in. Daphne is ironing, Martin comes from the kitchen with a beer.] Martin: What the hell are you doing? Daphne: Ironing your son's socks. Martin: Why don't you just twist them into little balls like you do mine? Daphne: He says it bruises the cashmere. He likes them pressed, folded, then neatly arranged in those sock dividers. I saw them in a catalogue once, but couldn't imagine who in the world would ever buy such silly things. Course, I hadn't met Dr. Crane yet. Martin: [sitting in his chair] I used to think there was some sort of mix-up at the hospital. Of course, when Niles came along it shot that theory all to hell. [Frasier comes in from the bedroom.] Frasier: Oh, Dad, Dad, please. Coaster. [puts one under the beer] Your beer is sweating. Martin: So am I. You wanna shove one of those under my can? [The doorbell rings, Frasier goes to get it.] Daphne: If he could, he would. [Frasier opens the door to a neighbor.] Frasier: Oh, Mrs. Greenway! What a pleasant surprise. Dorathea: [storming in and pointing at Eddie] I knew it! That's him! Frasier: Won't you come in? Dorathea: I had to see him again before I was sure, but now I'm positive. That is the horny little mixed-breed who got my Phoebe pregnant. Martin: Hey, you can't just bust in here accusing my dog! Dorathea: Oh, it's him all right! I had to keep shooing him away from Phoebe down at the park. Look at him, he doesn't care who's life he's ruined. All he cares about is his own selfish pleasure! Martin: You know what your problem is, Dorthea? You got a bad
SUMMARY:
When Eddie fathers a litter of puppies by a neighbor's dog, Frasier gets irritated at Martin, who is supposed to have had Eddie neutered. With Martin unwilling to subject Eddie to the procedure, Frasier attempts to arrange it instead.