Maris Returns (1)

Als Niles einen Anruf von Maris erhält, eilt er zu ihr. Maris ist mit einem argentinischen Polospieler liiert, der nur hinter ihrem Geld her ist und sich als jähzornig entpuppt hat. Niles rät ihr, sich von dem Mann zu trennen. Als er davon der schwangeren Daphne erzählen will, regt die sich so auf, dass ihr Niles verspricht, Maris nie wieder zu treffen. Dann verkünden die Radionachrichten, das Maris verhaftet worden ist - wegen Mordes an ihrem argentinischen Geliebten ...

Niles receives a phone call from a panicked Maris, who asks to meet him for lunch. She asks for advice on how to handle her violent, philandering lover. Niles recommends that she leave him immediately. Frasier and Martin warn Niles not to tell Daphne about the lunch, as she is experiencing severe mood swings due to her pregnancy. Niles wants to tell Daphne anyway, but changes his mind after she freaks out about a phone call from Maris. Niles ends up having to pile lie upon lie to keep the news from Daphne, and even has to throw her a baby shower at the last minute after she suspects that is the reason for his odd behavior and nervousness. Maris's lover, Esteban, shows up at the shower in search of Niles. He mistakenly punches out Frasier as he tries to retaliate for Niles' advice. Daphne is furious to learn that Niles lied to her, and storms out. She later returns, and Niles promises that Maris will never come between them again. Just then, a radio report announces that Maris has been arrested for Esteban's murder. Meanwhile, Frasier reconsiders his decision to return to private practice after his first two days are marred by a series of disastrous (and short) sessions.

Raskaus saa Daphnen mielialat vaihtelemaan, eikä Niles uskalla kertoa hänelle lounastaneensa Marisin kanssa. Frasierin paluu yksityispraktiikan pariin puolestaan sujuu hieman takellellen.

Maris se reúne con Niles, buscando protección ya que su nuevo novio es algo violento. Debido a los cambios de humor de Daphne, Niles intenta mantener en secreto este encuentro. Además, el Primer día de Frasier en su consulta privada no va tan bien como él esperaba.