François, it's Niles Crane.
You delivered some champagne earlier for Valentine's Day.
Well, you brought over the '88, and I asked for the '85.
Yes, my date will know the difference.
She happens to be the president of our wine club.
Thank you. Thank you.
Yes. Remember, I won't be at home.
No, I'm not entertaining at the Shangri-la.
My brother was kind enough to let me use his apartment.
Well, what could I do? I threw a blanket over it.
All right, now hurry, please, this woman is very particular.
Lucky for you, she loves dogs.
Oh, yeah.
There we go.
All right, all right.
Hey!
Hey, hey, hey!
Oh, dear, oh.
- Hello? - Roz, it's Frasier.
Listen, I need your help.
Well, I don't have much time. I'm on my way out.
Just answer me this. How do you know if you're on a date?
- Are you alone? - Yes.
Then you're not on a date.
That's very funny.
Listen, I'm in a restaurant waiting for Cassandra Stone,
our new publicity director.
She asked me out for dinner this evening, and I was very flattered.
I think she's a terrific woman.
It's just, I'm starting to wonder
if this is a business dinner or more of a romantic date.
You're going out to dinner on Valentine's Day.
It sounds like a date to me.
Yes, well, she didn't know it was Valentine's Day until I reminded her,
and she did say she wanted to go over a new ad campaign.
Oh, come on.
Every time I see you two, she's got her hands all over you.
She has her hands all over everybody.
- She's a big flirt. - That's true.
She flirted with me the first time I met her
until I took off my baseball cap and parka.
Why don't you just ask her if it's a date?
Oh, Roz, I can't do that. What if the answer is no?
For God's sakes, it'll be awkward all through dinner, awkward at work.
Imagine how embarrassing if it gets around the station.
I guess you're gonna have to play it by ear.
You'll know what she has in mind by the way she's dressed,
how she acts, how she treats you.
Yeah, yeah, I guess you're right.
- Oh, there's my date. - Who are you going out with tonight?
Oh, Bob, you know, the tax accountant.
Isn't he the one who drones on so incessantly,
you call him "The Cricket?"
No, I call him "The Cricket"
because he rubs his hands together really fast during sex.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
- Cassandra. - Sorry to keep you waiting.
Oh, well, that's all right. I was just wondering if you'd changed your mind.
What, and pass up dinner with the sexiest man in radio?
Oh, well.
I, you know... It's just so... Our plans were so last-minute,
I thought, you know, maybe I'd misunderstood.
My, things have certainly been clarified, haven't they?
- Will you excuse me for a second? - Of course.
Excuse me. Excuse me. Excuse me.
See that woman over there by the coat check?
- Yes. - Yes, she's my dinner companion.
See, and things have taken a turn toward the romantic.
See, now, I want to make her feel as special as possible.
Then you should have offered to check her coat.
Yes, thank you very much. All right.
Just play something romantic when she comes back.
Miss Cassandra, so nice to see you again.
You too, Mario.
And how's the sexiest maitre d' in Seattle?
Sorry again for keeping you waiting. I got sucked in at this cocktail party.
Oh, you were at a cocktail party.
Some benefit thing. It was very fancy.
Obviously. Why else would I show up wearing this?
Why else indeed?
Oh, they have the best wine list here.
Do you feel like sharing a bottle?
If you like.
Good thing I took a cab here. I'm a real lightweight.
Then again, I'm sure a gentleman like you
wouldn't mind escorting me back to my room after dinner, will you?
Why, I think that could be arranged.
- I love the food here. - What do you recommend?
I'll start with the anchovies and red peppers,
and then the garlic chicken with scallions.
Are you in the mood for oysters?
Actually, I'm not sure.
Well, here we are.
Your hotel room.
Last stop.
Oh, come on in.
- Oh, thank you so much for this coat. - Of course.
Oh, God, I can't believe we got caught in that rain storm.
- I'm freezing. - Yes, me too.
I know something we can do to warm up really fast.
Yes, all we have to do is...
- Have a brandy. - Yes! Let's have a brandy.
- The mini-bar's right over there. - Oh, great.
I'll be right out.
- Hello? - Roz, it's Frasier.
- Where are you? - I'm in Cassandra's hotel room.
She invited me up here after dinner. I'm just not sure what that means.
What it means?
It means even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.
I'm still getting a lot of conflicting signals.
Maybe she just wants me up here to talk about business.
I just wish I could get one clear, unambiguous sign.
Oh, I just had to get out of that dress.
Here's your brandy.
I'll just go dry my hair.
Roz, I'm back.
Okay, she ditched her dress, and she's hitting the sauce.
What do you need, runway lights on the mattress?
Roz, it's not as clear-cut as it seems.
Look, Frasier, she is way out on a limb here.
You know how rejected she's gonna feel if you don't make a move?
- You're gonna blow it forever. - Right.
You know what? I'll take off my jacket.
Yeah, go get them, cowboy.
Frasier?
Are you making yourself comfortable?
Yes.
If it's okay, I still have a few questions
about the ad campaign I'd like to ask you.
Well, that's why I'm here.
Or if you prefer, we could just talk about it over breakfast tomorrow.
Breakfast, you say?
I hope I wasn't being presumptuous.
We will be having breakfast together, won't we?
Absolutely.
Great. So who else is gonna be there?
Where?
At the breakfast meeting.
The one for the sponsors here at the hotel tomorrow.
You just said you were going, right?
The meeting. Of course.
Frasier.
What are you doing?
Well, I...
I thought you said you were gonna make yourself comfortable.
Why don't you check the closet?
I'm sure you'll find something in there you can slip on.
- All right. - I'm just gonna take my lenses out.
You know, I'm really glad I asked you to dinner.
Gosh, so am I.
You may not believe this,
but I almost chickened out at the last minute.
It just goes to show, it's always better to take the risk.
Yes.
I mean, so you say no. I'm an adult. What's a little embarrassment?
I couldn't agree more.
Did you find the slippers?
What?
In the closet. You stepped in that puddle after dinner.
I figured you might want to get out of those wet shoes and socks.
I mean, it's up to you.
I know some people feel funny about taking their shoes off
in someone else's room.
My gosh, it's really starting to come down out there.
You know what I'm thinking?
No, I truly don't.
Well, it doesn't make much sense for you to drive home in this weather,
especially since you are coming back for breakfast anyway.
Why don't you just stay over tonight?
All right.
When you say "stay over," you mean, of course...
Stay here.
Here? Right. Splendid.
- Oh, my God! - What? I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
I just can't believe it's so late.
What are you sorry for?
Oh, just for keeping you up so late.
Oh, that's all right.
Aren't you coming to bed?
Oh, yes. Coming to bed, yes.
Coming to this bed.
Well, would you mind turning the lights out?
Oh, no, no, no. Not at all.
You know, Cassandra, I know this may sound like a silly question
seeing as how we're in bed together, and nearly naked.
I've just been wondering,
is this a romantic date or a business thing?
Cassandra?
Cassandra.
Roz, it's Frasier.
You know, Daph, I'm really impressed with you.
A lot of people get all insecure
if they don't have a date on Valentine's Day, but not you.
Oh, heavens, no.
If you think about it, it's just a silly holiday
they made up to sell more flowers and candy.
Right.
Well, you take a look at the menu, and I'll check your coat.
Oh, there's no need for that.
So, what looks good to you?
The coat check girl. Give me your coat.
Happy Valentine's Day.
- Welcome to Russano's. - Thank you.
The waiter will be by to take your drink order
when your husband gets back.
Oh, he's not my husband. I don't have a...
...husband.
Wow, I wish there was something else I could check.
Besides my blood pressure.
Well, I know what I'm in the mood for.
A nice big steak. How about you?
What happened?
Well, look around you. Nothing but couples in love.
That's never gonna be me.
I'm just gonna wind up a dried-up old maid
in a quilted bath robe with a smelly, deaf cat on my lap.
I thought you said you're okay with that.
- What? - All right, Daph. Come on, now.
Now, don't get upset. Here, have a drink of water or something.
- Oh, I'm sorry about this. - That's okay.
I don't know what came over me.
I haven't cried like this since, well, New Year's Eve.
Oh, jeez, come on, Daph.
You're, you know, you're gonna find someone.
- You think so? - Well, sure.
Yeah, you're... You have a lot of very great qualities.
Thank you. I'm so sorry about this.
I know it makes you uncomfortable to talk about personal things.
Yeah, well, that's all right. So you ready to order?
Oh, yeah.
What kind of qualities?
Well, you know, you're smart and nice-Iooking and fun to be with.
So you gonna go with the soup or salad?
- You really think I'm nice-Iooking? - Well, sure, yeah.
Where's that guy with the bread?
That is so sweet of you.
Well, don't mention it. Let's just have a nice, happy evening.
Of course. I'm fine now.
- Nice-Iooking how? - Oh, jeez.
- Oh, never mind. - Oh, no, it's all right.
Well, you know, you're pretty and tall.
And you take good care of your hair.
You know, you're attractive. What do you want from me?
Well, I'm sorry, but I don't hear this sort of thing very much lately.
Well, you're just in a slump, that's all.
You ask me, you're a great catch.
It's not my place to say so, miss, but I think your father's right.
You're a very attractive woman.
Well, how about that?
- That's a nice little ego boost. - Yeah.
Oh, I feel so silly all of a sudden, getting upset out of nowhere like that.
Well, I feel better now.
- Ready to share a nice big steak? - Yeah, fine, whatever.
What's wrong with you?
Why did he assume I was your father?
I mean, a lot of guys my age go out with women like you.
What's he trying to say,
that I can never attract someone young and pretty?
Well, thank you, Mr. Crane.
- Does this all have to be about you? - Oh, for heaven's sakes.
Well, you're a very attractive man with lots of wonderful qualities.
Yeah, yeah, I know. All right, let's order.
Like what?
Oh, come on, now.
You're very charming, and you have a good sense of humour.
And you've got lovely eyes.
But most of all, you're good company.
I enjoy living with you.
Well, thank you, Daphne. I like living with you too.
Thank you.
So why do you like living with me?
Oh, for God's sake! Didn't we just agree to cut this out?
Oh, all right, all right. You're wonderful. I'm wonderful.
You know, it's funny when I think about the two of us.
I mean, sure, we have our little fights,
but for the most part, we get along so well together.
And when I think about how I enjoy looking after you
and how you always seem to miss me when I've been gone for too long,
well, it's sort of like you're my...
What?
- No, it might sound funny to say it. - Now, come on.
That's all right. You can say it.
All right.
Well, it's sort of like you're my pet.
What?
Well, in a good sense. Like you and Eddie.
What are you talking about? Are you calling me a dog?
- It's an analogy! - I can't believe it.
I take you out to buy you a nice meal, and you call me a dog!
- I give you a bath. - I wish I ate as well as Eddie,
I'll tell you that, instead of the slop you give me.