TEXT: ACT ONE Scene One - Frasier's Apartment FADE IN. Frasier comes stomping in from his room, Martin yelling at him from behind. Martin: Don't walk away from me when I'm yellin' at you! Frasier: I'll walk away from you if I want to! It's my house! Martin: Yes, don't I know it! You have no respect for my stuff! Frasier: Yes, well if you had labeled the cassette "Rodeo Bloopers", I wouldn't have taped over it, I would have thrown it away! Frasier storms out the front door. Martin sits in his chair and starts to read a paper. Frasier comes back in, contrite. Frasier: Dad, I'm sorry. Martin: Forget it, Fras. Frasier: You know, it's just that I've been so tense lately, being out of work. Martin: I know, I know. It's not easy, us both being home so much. Frasier: Yeah, well I suppose that during this little in-between-jobs period, we should just try to be extra careful not to get on each other's nerves. Martin: All right, I'll do that. Frasier: Good. [He notices something on the table by the door.] Dad, what's this? Martin: Oh, a call came in for you. Frasier: Rebecca Wendell! Oh my God! Martin: Isn't she that model you've been after? Frasier: Not just a model, Dad, a lingerie model! I met her at the symphony. Wow, this is amazing! When did this come in? Martin: About an hour ago. Frasier: I was here an hour ago. Martin: Yeah, you were in the tub. Frasier: [going to the phone] That didn't stop you yesterday when you came in to ask me if a peach smelled funny! For God's sake, Dad... Martin: I'd like to know how this is my fault! I put it right there
SUMMARY:
Frasier is out of work and single, and has been having numerous arguments with his father. Martin considers moving in with Niles for a spell. Daphne considers that Martin no longer needs a live-in physical therapist , and looks for a new position. While moving Martin into his apartment, Niles kicks away his father's cane and he falls over. Martin becomes increasingly afraid that Niles is unconsciously trying to harm him to prevent Daphne from leaving.