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CAFE NERVOSA - DAY - DAY/ 4 (FRASIER, NILES, ROZ, MARTIN, WAITRESS) NILES AND ROZ ARE SITTING DRINKING COFFEE AT A TABLE WITH AN EMPTY SEAT. FRASIER ENTERS WITH A HAT, SUNGLASSES, FAKE BEARD, AND A CAMOUFLAGED JACKET ON. HE SPOTS THEIR TABLE AND SLOWLY AND DELIBERATELY MAKES HIS WAY THERE MAKING SURE NO ONE RECOGNIZES HIM. HE GRABS THE EMPTY CHAIR TO SIT DOWN. FRASIER (Whispering) Hey, sorry Im late. Cant be too careful these days. NILES Im sorry sir this seat is taken. FRASIER (Whispering) Yes, by me you fool!

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ROZ He said beat it buddy! Dont make me get up from here, okay? FRASIER Its me, Frasier. (Whispering) Frasier! FRASIER PULLS THE SUNGLASSES DOWN AND HIS HAT UP ENOUGH TO GIVE THEM A PEEK TO CONFIRM HIS IDENTITY AS HE SITS DOWN. Wow Fras. disguise. all. ROZ Thats a pretty good I didnt recognize you at

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NILES Well yes, if you want to call looking like the Unabomber as going incognito then you have succeeded. Really is all that necessary? FRASIER Im afraid it is. There are people outside my building! Im beginning to worry about what will happen if they lose the game this weekend.

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A WAITRESS COMES OVER TO TAKE FRASIERS ORDER. FRASIER (CONTD) Just a latte, thank you. I wont be here long. ROZ I thought he was overreacting too. That was until Kenny filled our time slot with the Bash Frasier show today. With Bulldog and Gil as the hosts no less! Their motto is be mean but keep it clean.

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NILES Well, well. From so-called teammate to pariah in what two days? See I told you Frasier that sports wasnt for you. Leave it to us athletic types. FRASIER AND ROZ STARE AT NILES. NILES (CONTD) Well, I do fence you know.

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ROZ Geez, I cant wait until your next commercial with Shaq. NILES AND FRASIER LOOK AT EACH OTHER AND THEN AT ROZ CONFUSED. ROZ (CONTD) My fault, the disguise threw me. So, hows it going with Marty? Any progress? He said he might join us later. THE WAITRESS RETURNS WITH FRASIERS COFFEE. AND HANDS HER HIS CREDIT CARD. FRASIER As well as could be expected, I suppose. But I can tell hes still upset. I probably made things worse with some of the things I said the other day on top of this football mess. NILES Have you tried to contact this Matt fellow directly? (MORE) HE NODS THANKS

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FRASIER - "THAT'S WHY THEY PLAY THE GAME" NILES (CONT'D) Since he seems to listen to you for some unknown reason, maybe you could talk some sense into him.

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FRASIER If only I could but no one except his immediate family and friends seems to know of his whereabouts or how to contact him. Hes like a wraith. ROZ LOOKS AT NILES.

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NILES A ghost. Well, Roz was just telling me how shes struck up a couple of friendships with some of the Seahawk players recently. Perhaps she can help.

THE WAITRESS BRINGS BACK THE CARD AND FRASIER SIGNS HIS BILL AND SHE TAKES THE RECEIPT. FRASIER Roz, do you know where Matt is?

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Maybe. FRASIER Please Roz! I dont have time to buy you off. If you know something please tell me. This could be literally life or death. Mine in particular! ROZ Oh, alright. But you owe me one. This is the school that his daughter goes to. He probably there for that play he mentioned yesterday. ROZ PULLS OUT A PEN FROM HER PURSE AND WRITES ON A NAPKIN. BEHIND THEM AT THE COUNTER THE WAITRESS IS LOOKING AT THE RECEIPT FRASIER GAVE HER TALKING TO HER MANAGER AND POINTING TOWARD THE GANGS TABLE.

ROZ Maybe not.

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NILES Weve been had. Roz, operation Preemptive Strike is in effect. Frasier run. What? Run? about? FRASIER What are you talking

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ROZ (Whispering) Heres the address, now run you fool. Youve been recognized! Run! Go Niles. AS FRASIER STANDS, SO DOES NILES. FRASIER MAKES A DASH TOWARD THE DOOR AND NILES CLEARS HIS THROAT AND STARTS TALKING LOUD LIKE A SHAKESPEARIAN ACTOR.

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Frasier, the THE ENTIRE COFFEE SHOP WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MANAGER AND WAITRESS RISE FROM THEIR SEATS AND RUN OUT OF THE DOOR TO GIVE CHASE. NILES CALMLY SITS BACK DOWN WITH ROZ AND SIPS HIS COFFEE LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. AFTER A BEAT MARTIN ENTERS LOOKING BEHIND WITH HIS CELL PHONE IN HAND DIALING A NUMBER. HE WALKS TO THE TABLE AND TAKES FRASIERS FORMER SEAT. ROZ Great plan Niles. Hey there Marty.

NILES Its him! There he is! scoundrel!

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NILES No Dad, that was Frasier they were chasing. MARTIN That was Frasier? Oh well. MARTIN HANGS UP HIS PHONE. ROZ Is it that bad Marty? I didnt think he really did anything wrong.

MARTIN Did you guys see that? There was a mob of yuppies chasing some poor homeless guy from here. I mean stealing is bad but cmon I was a cop for crying out loud. Im calling 911.

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MARTIN I dunno. Maybe not. But hes got to learn to keep quiet and mind his own business sometimes. I know thats his job but he just forgets that some people will take his off hand comments to heart. And you see where that has gotten us. NILES Touche.

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MARTIN Bless you. Where was he running to now anyway? ROZ I gave him the address to school where Matt probably is. Hes going to try and talk to him again.

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ROZ WRITES THE ADDRESS AGAIN ON A NAPKIN AND HANDS IT TO MARTIN. HE EXITS OUT THE DOOR AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. NILES I would say hes going to be too late but that mob should keep Frasier busy for a while. Its a shame that torches have gone out of style. Another coffee Roz?

MARTIN Oh no! Just like yesterdays disaster right? Give me that address Roz. Ill talk to Matt myself before Frasier makes this any worse than it already is.

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ROZ Oh hell, why not. FADE OUT.

FADE IN. INT. SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - DAY - DAY/ 4 (FRASIER, MARTIN, MATT, JAKE, PTA USHER, ANNABELLE, CHILD 1) FRASIER ENTERS STILL IN DISGUISE LOOKING EVEN MORE RAGGED THAN BEFORE DUE TO HIS ESCAPE FROM THE MOB. THE AUDITORIUM IS FILLED WITH PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO ARE WALKING AROUND AND TALKING TO EACH OTHER BEFORE THE PLAY STARTS. FRASIER LOOKS FOR MATT WITH NO SUCCESS. HE BEGINS TO WALK AROUND TO SEE IF HE CAN FIND HIM. A YOUNG BOY BUMPS INTO HIM ON HIS SEARCH.

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CHILD 1 Ahh! Youre kinda scary mister. You smell funny too. Whos daddy are you?

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FRASIER Im so sorry young man. Im looking for uhh, what was her name? Annabelle! Do you know Annabelle? No. CHILD 1 Do you have any candy mister?

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CHILD 1 Cause my mom told never to take candy from strangers and you look just like the guy in the book she showed me. You must have run out already. FRASIER Yes. Im all out of candy, and patience as well. Now please go find your family before people start getting the wrong idea! Okay then. CHILD 1 Bye scary mister.

FRASIER Im afraid not. Why do you ask?

A WOMAN GOES TO THE STAGE AND WAVES TO GET EVERYONES ATTENTION. PTA USHER Please everyone take your seat. The play will be starting in a minute. SOME OF THE CHILDREN HEAD BACKSTAGE WHILE THE OTHER CHILDREN AND PARENTS BEGIN TO FILL THE SEATS. FRASIER IS STILL TRYING TO FIND MATT AS THE WOMAN FROM THE STAGE APPROACHES HIM. PTA USHER (CONTD) Excuse me sir, are you one of the parents? I dont remember seeing you around here before.

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FRASIER Uhh, no. Im the, the uncle of Annabelle Hasselbeck! Tim! Yes, im Tim! Do you know where my family is sitting? PTA USHER Uh, okay then. That looks like Sarah over there. Oh that must be another one of your brothers over there sitting with her. (MORE)

FRASIER - "THAT'S WHY THEY PLAY THE GAME" PTA USHER (CONT'D) Now that I see him I must admit the resemblance is quite striking.

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FRASIER LOOKS WHERE SHE IS POINTING AND HE SEES MATT IN NEARLY THE SAME DISGUISE ONLY NEATER WITH A SUIT AND DRESS HAT ON SITTING NEXT TO HIS WIFE. FRASIER Yes. Thats him. The hair genes run strong in our family as you can see. PTA USHER Quite strong. I guess they missed Matt though. Strange how that sometimes happens. Anyway the seat next to him looks open go ahead and have a seat. Hurry the play starts any second now.

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FRASIER HURRIES TO THE SEAT JUST AS THE LIGHTS DIM FOR THE PLAY TO START. HE SITS NEXT TO MATT WHO IS TAKEN ABACK BY HIS LOOK AND ODOR. FRASIER (Whispering) Matt! Matt, its me Frasier.

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MATT (Whispering) What are you doing here? The plays about to start. FRASIER (Whispering) Exactly. I was trying to clear up what I said to you yesterday and see if I could get you to come back to practice. MATT (Whispering) Lets talk about this after its over okay? ALL THE PARENTS AROUND MATT AND FRASIER GIVE THE SIMULTANEOUS SHHH! AS THE CURTAIN RAISES. MUSIC FROM THE PLAY STARTS AND CHILDREN TAKE THE STAGE. IN THE BACK OF THE AUDITORIUM MARTY ARRIVES AT THE SAME TIME AS ANOTHER FATHER. THE PTA USER MEETS THEM AT THE ENTRYWAY.

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PTA USHER Gentlemen, youre late. Im sorry but youre going to have to sit back here.

SHE POINTS THEM TO TWO ISOLATED SEATS IN THE LAST ROW.

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MARTIN Okay, thats fine. JAKE Great, now I wont have to hear all that noise. THEY TAKE THEIR SEATS. AS MARTIN SCANS THE ROOM FOR FRASIER AND MATT, THE OTHER MAN, JAKE PUTS A RADIO HEADPHONE IN HIS EAR. HE EXTENDS HIS HAND TO MARTIN, AND MARTIN SHAKES IT.

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JAKE (CONTD) Im Jake by the way. Marty. MARTIN You gotta a kid in the play? JAKE Yeah, unfortunately. I got season tickets to the Sonics. But now Im gonna miss the game because of this. It sucks man. MARTIN Well it is just one game. Im sure your kid appreciates you being here.

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JAKE Whatever, man. Does it really matter? Its not like they even remember this stuff, you know? Wait hold on Marty, this is my favorite radio show. You tell em Bulldog! Did you hear about this Hasselbeck thing? Crazy right? MARTIN Yeah, I guess it is. JAKE Where is his head at? That guys gotta get his priorities in order you know what I mean? MARTIN Yeah, I guess I do.

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FRASIER IS WATCHING THE PLAY WITH MATT AND HE SEES MATTS DAUGHTER WAVE AT HIM IN THE CROWD. FRASIER TURNS TO MATT AND NOTICES HE IS TEARING UP UNDERNEATH HIS SUNGLASSES. AS CHILDRENS SINGING CONTINUES FROM THE STAGE. FADE OUT. FADE IN.

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INT. SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - LATER SAME DAY - DAY /4 (FRASIER, MARTIN, MATT) THE PLAY HAS ENDED AND THE PARENTS ARE STANDING AROUND TALKING. FRASIER AND MATT GO OFF TO AN SPOT WHERE THEY CAN TALK IN PRIVATE. MARTIN FINALLY RECOGNIZES THEM IN THEIR DISGUISES AND BEGINS TO WALK TOWARDS THEM WHEN HE NOTICES ANNABELLE RUNNING TO MATT AND STOPS. MARTIN STOPS AND STANDS UNSEEN AND HIDDEN BY THE CROWD JUST WATCHING THEIR CONVERSATION.

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Hey you! MATT You were great! ANNABELLE (hugging his leg) Thanks daddy! Im so glad you came this time. Could you seen me good with your Halloween costume on? MATT I saw you fine honey. friend Frasier. This is my

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FRASIER The pleasure is all mine. wonderful in the play. You were ANNABELLE Thank you! But your costume isnt as good as daddys. (beat) Do you have any candy? MATT Honey go wait for me with your Mom over there. Ill be right there, okay?

ANNABELLE Hi Mister Fra-sor. Nice to meet you.

ANNABELLE WAVES GOOD-BYE AND FRASIER WAVES BACK AS SHE EXITS AND DISAPPEARS IN THE CROWD. Candy? about. MATT I dont know what that was FRASIER Dont ask.

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Okay.

ANNABELLE Bye Mister Fra-sor.

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MATT Alright Frasier, fire away. FRASIER Im not going to tell you anything. Other than I believed what I told you then. And after seeing, and feeling what I just did. I believe those words even more now. Its true that I never expected you to miss practices but if thats what you want to do then Im not going to be the one to try and talk you out of it. I came here for my own selfish reasons and Im sorry for bothering you during such a special time. MATT I dont, I dont know what do say. FRASIER Tell your daughter that she did a wonderful job. The role of Snow White has never been so well received. I only wish I could stay longer but Im starting to offend myself sweating in this get-up. MATT Dont worry Frasier, Ill be at the game. FRASIER Yes. I know you will. Good-bye Matt.

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FRASIER SMILES AND SHAKES MATTS HAND. MATT EXITS INTO THE CROWD. MARTIN WALKS OUT OF THE CROWD AT THE SAME TIME AND FRASIER FINALLY NOTICES HES THERE.

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MARTIN I just followed the flies. FRASIER Look Dad, Im sorry I just couldnt do it. You should have seen the look on his face when...

FRASIER (CONTD) Dad! I didnt know you were here. How did you find me? How did you recognize me.

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MARTIN Hey, you were right all along. Sometimes even a father forgets whats really important. What? FRASIER Youre okay with all of this?

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MARTIN EXTENDS HIS HAND AND A SURPRISED FRASIER SHAKES IT. SURPRISINGLY MARTIN PULLS HIM CLOSE AND HUGS HIM FOR A RARE EMBRACE. THEN MARTIN MAKES A FACE AND QUICKLY RECOILS FROM FRASIERS BODY ODOR. MARTIN (CONTD) Whoa, Fras! We have got to something about that quick. You look and smell horrible. Hard to do two things well at once but hey you really pulled it off! FRASIER Hold on Dad. Thats it! heck of an idea. I just had a

MARTIN Not quite. But I will tell you this. Thanks for making me proud son.

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MARTIN Idea? Hunh? I think one shower should be enough, but you are pretty... FRASIER Lets try and find Matt before he leaves. I have an idea that might just make everyone happy that I want to run by the two of you. FRASIER AND A PUZZLED MARTIN EXIT QUICKLY, DISAPPEARING INTO THE CROWD TO FIND MATT.

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FADE IN. INT. MCGINTYS BAR - NIGHT - DAY/ 6 (FRASIER, MARTIN, NILES, DAPHNE, ANNOUNCER (V.O.))

FADE OUT.

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MARTIN, NILES, AND DAPHNE ARE SITTING AT THE SAME TABLE AS THE OTHER NIGHT WATCHING THE SEAHAWKS GAME. FRASIER ENTERS CAUTIOUSLY AND THE REST OF THE PATRONS CAN BE HEARD MUMBLING UNDER THEIR BREATH. HE WALKS TO THE TABLE UNSEEN BY THE GANG WHOSE BACKS ARE TO HIM AND ARE INTO THE FOOTBALL GAME. ANNOUNCER (V.O.) Hasselbeck steps up in the pocket and avoids the sack and he throws a bullet to Jackson in the endzone! Touchdown Seahawks!

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THE GANG AND THE REST OF THE BAR GOES NUTS. NILES Queen him! Queen him! Matthew is carving up these Eagles like, well like roasted pheasants. Hey Fras! MARTIN You decided to come out.

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DAPHNE Its 27 to 14, Seahawks pending the kick for the extra point. Eight seconds before half-time and we get the ball back afterwards. Besides their quarterback is horrible! Throwing at peoples feet and the like. Hes playing the wrong football! FRASIER LOOKS IMPRESSED, AS NILES AND MARTIN NOD IN APPROVAL. MARTIN Told you she had potential. Im glad you made it out. The way its looking by tomorrow you should once again be a free man. FRASIER Regardless of the outcome. I am at peace with what happened. World be damned!

FRASIER Yes, I was told that during the game is probably the safest time for me to come out. Whose winning? Whats the score.

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ANNOUNCER (V.O.) And the extra point is good! And as a reminder to our viewers that at halftime we will be enjoying a special concert from the citys finest school bands including Morgan Elementary featuring Matt Hasselbecks son, Henry!

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FRASIER Matt wont get to hear it all. But somehow I dont think his son will mind at all. Alls well that ends well is what I always say. MARTIN SMILES AND PATS FRASIER ON THE BACK AND EVEN NILES SEEMS SUPPORTIVE OF THE DECISION. DAPHNE Well, look at that! I didnt know you had hooligans too. Look at them burning that dummy in the parking lot.

DAPHNE Great idea Dr. Crane! I think its the perfect compromise.

THE GANG TURNS THEIR ATTENTION TO THE TV WHICH SHOWS PEOPLE BURNING FRASIER IN EFFIGY OUTSIDE THE STADIUM. ANNOUNCER (V.O.) Even though he returned to practice yesterday. Many of the Seahawk fans and tailgaters are blaming a local radio personality for causing Matt Hasselbeck to miss two practices this week. Man that group looks dangerous. FRASIER You know on second thought I think will enjoy the rest of the game at home. MARTIN I think well join you son.

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NILES For what its worth. It did look like they did a superb job of getting your hair to look just right. THE GANG QUICKLY GRAB THEIR THINGS AND EXIT THE BAR. FADE OUT.

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END OF ACT THREE

SILENT TOSSED SALAD AND SCRAMBLED EGGS TAG FADE IN.

INT. LOCKER ROOM - NIGHT - DAY/ 6

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MATT IS SURROUNDED BY REPORTERS IN A POST-GAME INTERVIEW AT HIS LOCKER NEAR THE SHOWERS. ONLY THE HEADS AND TORSOS OF OTHER PLAYERS COMING OUT OF THE SHOWER ARE VISIBLE FROM BEHIND THE GROUP. AS THE INTERVIEW ENDS AND THE GROUP BREAKS UP WE SEE THAT ROZ IN A TIGHT FITTING EVENING DRESS (WITH HER PASS PROUDLY AROUND HER NECK) WAS BEHIND THE GROUP THE WHOLE TIME AND IS HANDING THE PLAYERS THEIR TOWELS AS THEY COME OUT OF THE SHOWER WITH A HUGE SMILE ON HER FACE. FADE TO BLACK.

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