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The Fight Before Christmas

‘The Fight Before Christmas’

Season 7, Episode 11 -  Aired December 16, 1999

As Frasier plans a Christmas party, Niles worries his relationship with Mel is over and Daphne wonders whether Niles is about to reveal the truth about his feelings for her.

Quote from Roz

Roz: Don't worry about it, Frasier. You always throw a good party. This place'll be hopping in no time.
Frasier: Thanks, Roz.
[Roz goes into the kitchen and pulls out her cell phone]
Roz: [on the phone] Hey, Connie, it's a morgue here. Is the party at the station still happening? Great, I'll be there as soon as I can.

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Quote from Daphne

Roz: Oh, hey Daphne.
Daphne: You're not going to believe this. Dr. Crane broke up with Mel.
Roz: Oh, yeah, I know, I heard.
Daphne: Is there anything you don't know before I do?

Quote from Niles

Niles: There is one minor detail I need to iron out. I also got a message from Maris saying she wants to see me again. I think she may have mistaken last night's sympathy for affection.
Frasier: Oh, my. Well, Niles, if you want my advice-
Niles: Ooh, you know, you really need to stop saying that.

Quote from Frasier

Niles: At the moment, I just want to patch things up with Mel.
Frasier: Aha. Well, you know, those antique earrings you bought her should go a long way towards that.
Niles: Oh... I gave them to Daphne.
Frasier: You did what?
Niles: Well, Daphne's gift broke and I didn't think Mel was coming. Dad suggested I switch the gift cards.
Frasier: Oh, for God's sake. Dad and his meddling. Well, if you want my advice... You know where to find me.

Quote from Niles

Niles: No, no, I really need to say this, I can't wait any longer. Daphne?
Daphne: Yes?
Niles: This is so difficult for me.
Daphne: Yes.
Niles: I need my Christmas present back.
Daphne: ...You what?

Quote from Daphne

Donny: Don't worry, Niles. We'll fix you up with somebody.
Niles: Oh, thanks Donny, I don't think this is a time for me to be meeting someone new.
Donny: Someone old, then. You know, an old flame, an ex-girlfriend, someone who got away. Huh? Come on, Niles, there must be somebody you had your eye on before Mel.
Daphne: Donny, please. Can't you see you're making him uncomfortable. [storms off]
Donny: What? I was just trying to help, honey. You see, Niles, it's not us, it's the holidays. It makes women crazy.

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