TEXT: Act One. Scene One - Frasier's BMW He and Niles are driving down a country road, wearing their squash togs. Niles: Oh, did I mention? Two of my "Fear of Commitment" group have announced they're getting married. Frasier: Oh, congratulations. Niles: Thank you. There's a downside though - they're New Age types - the wedding's to be held in the woods. Frasier: So? Niles: I need a date. You know how the women in my crowd tend to droop outdoors. Frasier: Yes, well Niles, there are all sorts of different women in the world. Perhaps if you tiptoed beyond the fringes of your precious circle, cast a wider net... They pass a workgang, clearing the side of the road. Niles: Frasier? That woman by the side of the road, spearing trash! Frasier: Not that wide. Niles: No, no. It's Roz! Frasier: My God, it is! [he stops beside her] Niles: If she realizes we've recognised her, she'll be utterly humiliated. [shouts] OH, ROZ!? Roz turns round, then tries to hide her face. Roz: Oh my God! You're not seeing me! Go away! Frasier: Roz! What on earth are you doing here? Roz: Just let me in. Niles: Wait, I'll spread papers. [does so, all over the back seat] Frasier: Oh, yes. Thank you, Niles. [to Roz] All right. Roz climbs in the back, complete with trash spear. Roz: Okay, let's go. Frasier: What? What do you mean, "Let's go"? I can't do that, I don't even know why you're here. Roz: About a month ago, I got stopped doing sixty in a thirty-mile- an-hour zone. It was either a huge fine or community service. So here I am. It's a nightmare. Breathing exhaust fum
SUMMARY:
While out driving, Frasier and Niles discover Roz collecting litter from the side of the road with a group of other people. She explains that this is community service for a speeding offence, and she chose this option rather than visiting a retirement home, due to her fear of ageing. Frasier persuades her to confront her fear, but while playing checkers with an elderly gentleman (Mr Krantz), he dies mid-game. Frasier insists she persevere, but then another man (Mr Gouldenstein) dies while she reads to him.