TEXT: Act 1 Scene 1 - Frasier's Apartment Fade in. Martin is watching television, Daphne is sitting at the dining table. The doorbell rings and Frasier comes in from the bedrooms. Frasier: Oh, Dad, you're going to have to clear out. Daphne and I are meeting with my lawyer. Martin turns off the TV. Martin: I don't know why you have to go with that high-priced lady instead of the guy I recommended. Frasier: Please. Donny is suing me for emotional distress. Your guy wanted me to limp into court wearing a neck brace and claiming not to speak English. Martin: Hey, you don't keep an office in the mall for twelve years without knowin' a few tricks. Frasier opens the door to reveal Niles. Frasier: Oh, hi, Niles. Niles: Frasier, I'm sorry I'm late. Is Abby here yet? Frasier: No, she's on her way. Niles takes off his coat and hangs it up. Niles: These lawsuits have me so rattled. You know me, Frasier, normally I'm unflappable. Frasier: Niles, if you flapped any more, we'd have to lower you to half mast on Veteran's Day. Niles gives him a dark look. Niles: Sherry, anyone? Frasier: Yes. Daphne: Yes, please. I know how Niles feels. I'm a nervous wreck about that deposition tomorrow. First time I'm seeing Donny since our wedding day, and he's going to be grilling me under oath. Frasier: Oh, don't worry. Once Abby preps you, you'll have nothing to worry about. Martin: I don't understand you guys. Instead of you each hiring expensive lawyers, why don't you just settle? Frasier: Because we didn't do anything wrong, Dad! Daphne merely changed her mind about getting married and although Donny is entitled to his pain, he is not entitled to sue everyone under the sun. Martin: [rising] You guys are nuts. Donny's
SUMMARY:
Frasier has hired an expensive lawyer, Abby, to represent him and Daphne in the lawsuit that Donny is bringing against them. Donny drops the suit soon afterwards. Frasier asks Abby out on a date, and she accepts, but when he receives her bill, he cannot help feeling that he is being overcharged. While out at dinner with Frasier, Niles, Martin and Abby, Daphne runs into Donny, who announces that he is engaged again.