Frasier Season 8 Episode 6 Legal Tender Love And Care
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00:00Oh, Ted, I'm gonna have to clear out. Daphne and I are meeting with my lawyer.
00:05I don't know why you have to go with that high-priced lady instead of the guy I recommended.
00:10Please. Donnie is suing me for emotional distress.
00:12Your guy wanted me to limp into court wearing a neck brace and claiming not to speak English.
00:17Hey, you don't keep an office in the mall for 12 years without knowing a few tricks.
00:23Oh, hi, Mr. Fraser. I'm sorry I'm late.
00:26Is Abby here yet?
00:27Oh, she's on her way.
00:29These lawsuits have me so rattled. You know me, Fraser. Normally, I'm unflappable.
00:35Niles, if you flapped any more, we'd have to lower you to half-mast on Veterans Day.
00:40Sherry, anyone?
00:41Yes, please.
00:43I know how Niles feels. I'm a nervous wreck about that deposition tomorrow.
00:49First time I'm seeing Donnie since our wedding day, and he's gonna be grilling me under oath.
00:53Oh, don't worry. Once Abby preps you, you'll have nothing to worry about.
00:56I don't understand you guys. Instead of you each hiring expensive lawyers, why don't you just settle?
01:01Because we didn't do anything wrong, Dad.
01:04Daphne merely changed her mind about getting married, and although Donnie is entitled to his pain,
01:08he is not entitled to sue everyone under the sun.
01:11You guys are nuts. Donnie's a pit bull.
01:14Why don't you come up with some cash, put it on a stick, and shove it into his cage?
01:18Oh, yes, Dad. Thank you, Dad.
01:20Don't even try to get the stick back. Just run.
01:24You know, Dad's fears notwithstanding, I have every confidence in Abby and her litigious prowess.
01:31Yes, we've all seen you admiring her prowess.
01:36I'm sure I have no idea what you're talking about.
01:42Oh, hi, Abby. Come on in.
01:45Hello.
01:46You know, Niles and Daphne have always...
01:47Yes, hello, Daphne, Niles.
01:48Let me take your coat.
01:49Oh, thank you.
01:51Oh, my. That suit is very becoming on you. Is it new?
01:57Yes, it is. And thank you for noticing, Frazier.
02:00Oh, no. Thank you for being so, uh, noticeable.
02:07Do I sound like that?
02:08Yeah, but it's cute when you do it.
02:11Please, make yourself comfortable.
02:14Well, we're anxious to hear your battle plan.
02:18We realize it's going to be tough, but we're ready for a fight.
02:21Donnie's dropped the lawsuits.
02:23What?
02:24When did this happen?
02:26He just called me on my cell phone now.
02:28I took the liberty of calling your lawyer, Daphne, to let him know the good news, too.
02:32Oh, thank you.
02:33So, what happens now?
02:35Well, nothing. It's over. Congratulations.
02:38I can't believe it.
02:40Did Donnie say why he's dropping the case?
02:43No, he did not, but, uh, we could call and ask him if you'd like.
02:47Oh, no, not necessary. Not necessary.
02:50You know, I think I know why you dropped the case.
02:53Because I have the finest lawyer in all of Seattle for here.
02:57Thank you, uh, for a job well done.
03:01Oh, my pleasure. Congratulations.
03:05Oh, thank you, Abby.
03:07Congratulations. You're welcome, Daphne.
03:09Congratulations.
03:11Oh, thank you.
03:13Absolutely. All right.
03:15Ah, you again.
03:20Well, I must say, I was actually looking forward to getting a shot at Donnie in court.
03:25But for your sake, I'm glad things ended this way.
03:27Yes, well, you know, there's no reason this has to be goodbye.
03:30I think a celebratory dinner is in order.
03:33Oh, well, great. Give me a call, and we'll see when all of us can get together.
03:36Yes, yes, all of us. Yes.
03:39Well, you know, our schedules are really rather complicated.
03:42We're rarely available together.
03:44I'm open. Anytime's good for me.
03:48Well, then, dinner it is.
03:50Great. I hate to rush out, but I have a mountain of paperwork.
03:53Well, let me walk you to the elevator.
03:55All right. That's very sweet, Frazier.
03:58Thank you for escorting me.
04:00Oh, thank you for being so escortable.
04:07Bye, Abby.
04:09Congratulations again.
04:11Uh, Abby, I just wanted to say how pleasurable it's been getting to know you.
04:18The pleasure has been all mine.
04:20Oh, you know, I'd hate to see my relationship with you end right now.
04:26I was just thinking...
04:28Frazier, if you're going to ask me out, you'd better hurry.
04:30Will you go out with me?
04:31Yes!
04:36Oh.
04:37Hey, guys.
04:38Hey, Roz.
04:39Come on in. I'll get you situated.
04:41Thanks for letting me tape your CDs.
04:43Since when do you two have the same taste in music?
04:45Well, actually, it's for Alice.
04:47I read an article that said listening to classical music makes toddlers smarter.
04:51Something about making their brain bigger or wider.
04:55I don't know.
04:57I believe the word you're looking for is smartified.
05:01Oh, yeah? Well, guess which word I'm looking for now.
05:05Okay.
05:07Actually, I have the perfect piece to start Alice off with.
05:10It's Beethoven's Sonata in C-sharp minor.
05:14I've laid out a selection of CDs here that I think will be appropriate.
05:17I'm sorry, I don't have the time to put together a comprehensive program for you,
05:21but actually, Dad and I have our celebratory dinner tonight with Abby.
05:25Dad, you know, actually, you know,
05:27Dad and I have our celebratory dinner tonight with Abby.
05:30Dad, you know, actually, you should get ready to go.
05:32I thought I was ready.
05:34Think tie.
05:37I'm way ahead of you.
05:40Hey, you've been spending a lot of time celebrating with this lawyer.
05:45Oh, yes, yes.
05:46Well, actually, we've been out a couple of ties.
05:50I'm really rather taken with her.
05:53She has a very playful side.
05:57She took me miniature golfing last night.
06:00Oh, sure, when she takes you as playful,
06:02when I take you, it ends up as a short story in the high school literary magazine.
06:07Dad, please.
06:09Through the Clown's Mouth Darkly took second in the All-City Fiction Contest that year.
06:16Hello.
06:17Hello.
06:18Oh, Frederick, these are for you.
06:20Dorman gave them to me.
06:21Apparently, some of your mail went to the wrong box.
06:24And these are for you, my love.
06:27Niles, you're spoiling me.
06:31I picked them myself.
06:34Oh, Niles, cookies.
06:38Sweets for my sweets.
06:40Let's go put these in some milk.
06:44Hey, I was just going to say that.
06:47No, you weren't.
06:48I was, I swear.
06:49This is getting spooky.
06:54Whoa.
06:56What is it?
06:59Just opened Abby's bill.
07:04Seems awfully high.
07:08I guess this must be the going rate.
07:11Whoa.
07:14I mean, I think Abby is certainly worth every penny.
07:17Well, she'd better be because Daphne's lawyer only charged half this much.
07:22Oh, that doesn't seem right, does it?
07:25I mean, they did the same amount of work.
07:27Come on, Fresh.
07:28Abby isn't the first lawyer to pet a bill.
07:30Well, maybe not.
07:31But, you know, Abby is not that kind of lawyer.
07:33Oh, what world are you living in?
07:35They're all that kind of lawyer.
07:39I admit $4,000 does seem rather high for phone consultations.
07:45Who the hell is she talking to?
07:49All her friends, bragging about the new sucker she's got on the hook.
08:03This restaurant has a wonderful Roquefort ravioli.
08:06Can't have had my heart set on lobster.
08:08Come and help me pick one out.
08:10I was just getting up to do that.
08:12No, you weren't.
08:13I was, too.
08:14Spooky.
08:16So, Abby, did you happen to get any interesting e-mails today?
08:22Yes, I did, but none that I feel comfortable discussing in front of your father.
08:27Hey, Abby, you'll like this one.
08:30Just tell her to the precinct.
08:32How many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
08:35I don't know.
08:36It depends on how many cops planted it there.
08:40Thrust and parry, Dad.
08:49Abby Michaels.
08:51Hold on.
08:52It's a client.
08:56Starting to meet her, huh?
08:59I've already filed that motion.
09:01It's up to them now.
09:03No, no, no.
09:04I don't think that they would try that.
09:06Yeah, well, I don't think that they would try that.
09:09But if you like, I could call them.
09:11Or better yet, I'll send them a letter just so we're on the record.
09:14Okay, bye now.
09:17Sorry.
09:18Where were we?
09:20Aren't you forgetting something?
09:23Oh, my goodness, you're right.
09:24It's getting very late, and I haven't even looked at the menu yet.
09:27Nice.
09:29Choices.
09:30What are you guys having?
09:32Well, I'm pretty sure someone's getting scrawed.
09:41So, how were the lobsters?
09:43They were too cute to eat.
09:44I'll pop in the veil.
09:47Well, I propose a toast.
09:50To frivolous lawsuits and the wonderful, charming clients they bring together.
09:56Oh, well, come in here.
09:58Abby, I'm sorry to spoil the mood.
10:01Your client.
10:03Oh, right.
10:05Thanks for reminding me.
10:08Oh, I don't believe it.
10:10Donnie just walked in.
10:12I said don't look.
10:14You get that out.
10:16Can you imagine anything more embarrassing than seeing us here tonight?
10:19Your menu's on fire.
10:21Well, that would be embarrassing, wouldn't it?
10:22No.
10:25No, not with the Dom Perignon.
10:29Oh, my God.
10:32Oh, right.
10:33Well.
10:34Oh.
10:36Hi, uh, guys.
10:39Hi.
10:41Oh.
10:43Hey, Donnie.
10:44I am Gaffney.
10:46Hello, Donnie.
10:48Niles.
10:49Hello, Donnie.
10:51Look, I realize you guys must be celebrating, but do you have to start a bonfire?
10:54Oh.
10:56We're celebrating.
10:58Thanks for celebrating.
11:00Look, I know this is a little awkward, but I understand.
11:03Don't worry.
11:04In fact, I'm celebrating something myself.
11:07Oh.
11:08Did you win a big case, Donnie?
11:10No, I, uh, got engaged.
11:15Really?
11:16Wow.
11:18Boy, that's good news.
11:21Yes.
11:22Yes, it certainly is.
11:24Actually, she's sitting right over there.
11:26Oh.
11:27Wait a minute.
11:28Wait.
11:29Show him the rock.
11:30Oh.
11:31Oh, very nice.
11:32That's a big one.
11:33Well, congratulations, Donnie.
11:35Thank you very much.
11:36I was representing her in her divorce, and we realized that we were perfect for each other.
11:42And, you know, I know it's very sudden, but that's fate for you.
11:46Yes, well, good luck to you both.
11:51I should get back to my sweetie.
11:53I should enjoy our dinner.
11:54Incidentally, the fire exits are located there.
11:57Later.
11:58Later.
11:59Sort of funny.
12:06Boy, that was weird.
12:09Now we know why he dropped the lawsuit.
12:11Yes, he's in love.
12:13Or on the rebound.
12:15Well, either way, it's good news for all of you.
12:18In fact, let's order another bottle of champagne.
12:20And, by the way, dinner is on me.
12:22Or, rather, the firm.
12:23Oh, no, no.
12:24I couldn't let you do that, Abby.
12:26I wanted to pay for dinner.
12:28Don't worry.
12:29You are.
12:42Oh, Frasier, I was just coming up to see you.
12:45Oh, hi, Niles.
12:46Say, you're looking a little green around the gills.
12:50Oh, please, don't even mention gills.
12:52The Yale Club had its annual lunch at Vacheron Island.
12:55All seafood.
12:56Ah.
12:57Didn't agree with you.
12:58Oh, no, the food was fine.
12:59It was the four-foot swells coming back on the ferry that didn't agree with me.
13:03Afraid I was forced to return my sea bass to the sea.
13:06Oh.
13:08Actually, I had sort of a rough day myself.
13:10You know, I can't stop thinking about the bill that Abby sent me.
13:15Oh?
13:16You know, after witnessing her rather slipshod record-keeping last night,
13:20I can't help feeling that I'm getting ripped off.
13:24So I fired off a strongly worded e-mail today,
13:28insisting on a point-by-point accounting of my bill.
13:31Oh, good idea.
13:32Nothing cements a relationship like calling the girl a crook.
13:37Speaking of relationships, how about Donnie's decision to get engaged?
13:42Oh, my God.
13:43Talk about classic rebound behavior.
13:46Classic.
13:47Mm-hmm.
13:48Is it just me or is this elevator swaying?
13:50Probably not the wisest decision Donnie could have made at this point.
13:54You know, maybe somebody should have a talk with him.
13:58Stop.
13:59Don't even think about it.
14:01Right now, the only thing Donnie needs is to be left alone.
14:05Oh, hi, there.
14:08Hello.
14:10Where are you off to?
14:12I've got to see Donnie.
14:16Why in the world do you have to see Donnie?
14:18I'm worried about him.
14:19He's making such a rash decision.
14:22And I just want to make sure he's okay.
14:25And it's not just about that.
14:27We never really had a proper goodbye,
14:30and I feel bad leaving things the way we did.
14:33What you're looking for is...
14:42Yeah.
14:44I knew you'd understand.
14:46Niles, are you feeling okay?
14:48Oh, yes. I'll be fine.
14:50Well, in that case, when I get back, this will all be behind us.
14:54We can celebrate.
14:56I'll make us a nice big English country dinner.
14:59Steak and kidney pudding.
15:03Hold the elevator.
15:04Hey, Daphne.
15:05Niles, I need your opinion.
15:07Oh, I really...
15:08I want some more classical music to tape for Alice.
15:11What?
15:12Yeah.
15:13Oh, I, uh...
15:15Fraser gave me this list, but it has over 300 names on it.
15:18Who do you think is best?
15:19I would really rather not read right now.
15:21Oh, well, off the top of your head.
15:24Alice really loves those up-tempo numbers.
15:26Last night, we were listening to Pierre Ghent,
15:28and she started doing all these little ballerina moves.
15:31You should have seen her.
15:32She was so cute.
15:34And swayed back and forth to the music
15:38and do these little spins and a jump.
15:41I was doing them with her, but I started to get so dizzy,
15:44the room went around and around and around.
15:50Oh, never mind. I'll ask Fraser.
15:52Hi, Ross.
15:53Fraser, where are you going? What about the CD?
15:55I'm sorry. Go ahead and take what you like
15:57and just mark it down on the sign-out sheet.
15:58Oh, Niles, thank God you're here. Come with me.
16:01Listen, there was a message on the machine from Abby.
16:03She needs to see me right away.
16:06She must have gotten my email.
16:08God, the message was so short that I can't really tell
16:10what sort of mood she's in.
16:12I guess if she'd been really angry,
16:14she would have left some indication on the machine.
16:16Well, then again, being a savvy lawyer, you know,
16:18she might not really want to tip her hand.
16:20Whatever happens, I feel confident
16:22that I made the right decision.
16:24Oh, thanks, Niles. You've been a support.
16:28Hey.
16:29Oh, Niles, great news.
16:31Tony the Chili Guy got his vendor license back.
16:34Check it out.
16:47Oh, you have the rings.
16:49Right here.
16:50Okay.
16:51You nervous?
16:52Well, yeah, I'm excited.
16:54I can't believe Nancy's finally going to be my wife
16:56after all these weeks.
16:59Okay.
17:01I...
17:05Daphne, what are you doing here?
17:07Your receptionist told me you'd left the court.
17:09Actually, this is not a good time.
17:11I know, you're probably in the middle of a big trial,
17:13so I'll be brief.
17:14Donnie, after seeing you at the restaurant last night...
17:18Yeah.
17:19I want you to know I'm worried about you.
17:21Okay, this is about Nancy.
17:23I'm sure she's a lovely person,
17:25and I probably have no right saying this, but...
17:28I hope you're not rushing into anything.
17:31Uh, look, Daphne...
17:32I know, I know, I'm way out of line here.
17:37I still care about what happens to you.
17:41Take the time to get to know each other.
17:44Believe me, you'll be glad you did
17:46when the day comes you finally do get married.
17:49Yes.
17:50Well, what do you know, it's here.
17:54I'll meet you inside.
17:55I'll be one second. I'm sorry. Okay?
17:57I'm so sorry.
17:59My timing is so terrible.
18:01Not really. If you hang around for a few minutes,
18:03I'm sure we can get you on the wedding video.
18:05I really had no idea you were getting married so soon.
18:09Well, call me crazy,
18:10but I've got a prejudice against long engagements.
18:13Oh, sweetie, you look so handsome.
18:17It's you.
18:20Hello, Mother Douglas.
18:21Mrs. Douglas, you have some nerves showing up here.
18:26You can beg all you want, but he's not coming back.
18:29Mom, Mom.
18:30He's done crying his eyes out over you.
18:32Mom, Mom, she knows.
18:33I know. You should go back to bed.
18:35No, I'm not, I'm not.
18:36Mom, I'll see you in a minute.
18:40Look, Daphne, I don't mean to rush you,
18:42but is there anything else?
18:44Just this.
18:46I never really said how sorry I was about what happened.
18:52I really am.
18:56Well, Daphne, if it puts your mind at ease,
19:00I know what I'm doing.
19:01I'm happy.
19:02I'm ready to go on with my life.
19:07So...
19:09Yeah, no, I'm...
19:11I...
19:12Goodbye.
19:13Donny.
19:20Congratulations.
19:23Thank you, Daphne.
19:37Oh, there you are.
19:39Uh, listen, I got your message.
19:41It sounded kind of urgent, so I came right down.
19:43I...
19:45I suppose you read my email.
19:47No, actually, my computer's been down all day.
19:50But if it's anything like the last one,
19:52well, then I guess we'll know
19:54what overheated my hard drive.
19:57Give it a few minutes to reconnect to the server,
19:59and then it will be up and running.
20:03Uh, uh, yeah.
20:05Um...
20:08So, uh,
20:10why did you call me?
20:15Well, Frasier,
20:18I thought we could celebrate.
20:20Really?
20:22Celebrate what?
20:24Well, this morning, I was called down to the conference room,
20:27and all the partners were there.
20:29I thought they were going to yell at me
20:31because they found out I had given you a discount.
20:35But instead,
20:37they told me I made partner.
20:41You gave me a discount?
20:44I mean, I mean, congratulations.
20:46Oh, thank you.
20:48Oh, my God, you certainly deserve it.
20:53What kind of discount?
20:56You didn't even notice, did you?
20:58Oh, no, no, I did notice. I did.
21:00I swear to God, I noticed.
21:02I even pointed it out to Dad.
21:04That's very sweet.
21:08You're the sweet one.
21:14Not always.
21:16It's sweet.
21:21Oh, Abby.
21:26You have e-mails.
21:34I'm not reading them.
21:36The office is closed.
21:38That's a very good decision.
21:40That is partner-level thinking.
21:43Wait.
21:45What am I thinking?
21:47You've sent me another one of those naughty e-mails,
21:50haven't you?
21:51Maybe we should act this one out.
21:53No, no.
21:54Actually, I just forwarded you an ad
21:57for reduced mortgage rates.
21:59And why are you blushing, Fraser?
22:01Because they're embarrassingly low.
22:06This says re-our-relationship.
22:08Yes, all right, Your Honor.
22:10Come here and sit down and relax.
22:15And I will read it to you.
22:20Prepare to be scandalized.
22:29Dear Abby,
22:32I read your column every week.
22:34I'm kidding.
22:37All right.
22:39Okay, okay, this is the real stuff now.
22:42All right.
22:47I'm, uh,
22:50lying here in bed
22:52and I
22:55can't stop thinking about you.
22:58Oh, this is getting good.
23:01Oh, you like that, do you?
23:03All right.
23:07Your
23:09golden hair cascades down your
23:13bare shoulders
23:16and I kiss the curve at the back of your neck.
23:21It's getting very lonely over here.
23:24Oh, gosh, I deleted it by accident.
23:27Oh, no, that's too bad.
23:29I really wanted to hear the rest of that.
23:32What?
23:35Well, you know what?
23:37We can write a new ending together.
23:40But there's no need to rush.
23:43We'll just
23:45start
23:47very slowly
23:49at the beginning
23:54and then we'll move
23:57gently
23:59into the middle
24:01and then I'm sure you'll want to add a few
24:05plot twists of your own.
24:09And finally, we'll just...
24:12What are you reading?
24:14Your email.
24:16You printed it by mistake.
24:18You think I'm ripping you off?
24:21No, no, no, I did not use those words.
24:23Actually, I just took issue with a couple of figures.
24:26And you come in here and lie to me?
24:28No, a lie is a very strong word.
24:32So is chiseler.
24:35Listen, Abby, I realize I've made a terrible mistake.
24:40I wrote some very harsh things.
24:43But to my credit, I did attempt to delete it
24:46before you had a chance to read it.
24:50Get out.
24:51Oh, come on.
24:53Look at the two of us.
24:54We can't stay mad at each other.
24:56I said get out.
25:02And to think that I almost slept with you.
25:09You still can.
25:19Hey, baby, I hear the blues are calling
25:22Tossed salads and scrambled eggs
25:26Mercy
25:28And maybe I seem a bit confused
25:31Well, maybe
25:32But I got you picked
25:37But I don't know what to do
25:39With those tossed salads and scrambled eggs
25:44They're calling again
25:47Goodnight, Seattle, we love you!