Frasier short story, "Eddie"

[jessie]

This will be a couple of chapters, I loved Eddie on Frasier. I'm a animal lover, I guess you guys can tell. This is dedicated to Moose who play Eddie the Dog.

Chapter one

Martin was tired of being couped up in the apartment, all day. He decided to go out for a walk. Eddie saw him put his coat on, and he was at the door waiting. Martin was in a mood today, he wasn't going to take Eddie out again, he was out 1 hour earlier for his daily walk.

"Eddie you will go for another walk at 4, you stay here". Eddie barked at him, and Martin grabbed his leash. "You are a pain sometimes, I need some alone time Eddie". Martin put his leash on, and they walked to the elevator. Eddie normally is excited, but Martin knew he was hurt because he doesn't yell at Eddie. He got on the elevator, and whispered, "Sorry for yelling at you, but sometimes a man needs to be alone, and I can't go have a beer with you around". Eddie stared at him, he swore he understands everything he says. They got outside, and was walking down the street. Martin saw Mrs. Cooper, "Oh no not her again Eddie".

"Oh Mr. Crane, what are you doing out here, it is hot out"?

"Well I'm taking Eddie for a walk, you better get inside Mrs. Cooper."

"Why don't you , and Eddie come back to my place for a cup of tea"?

"Oh not today, maybe another day"

"Oh Mr. Crane". She laughed, but dropped her bag. Martin had trouble walking with his cane but he tried to help her pick everything up. He did something he never does, he let go of Eddie's leash. He didn't see the other dog across the road, but Eddie did. He barked and Martin turned, but Eddie never leaves his side, but he ran across the road to see the other dog. Martin was horrified so was Mrs. Cooper. Martin saw the car coming he yelled out Eddie's name. He never should have done that because Eddie stopped, and was hit by the car. If Martin didn't call him he would have made it without getting hit. Martin was in shock all he could do was call out Eddie's name. He ran out almost getting hit by a car coming the other way. He didn't care, he wanted to get to Eddie. He saw his little dog laying on the ground he was alive, he was hurt real bad. The man in the car got out. "I'm so sorry, but he ran out in the road"

"Help me, someone help me, Eddie". The man went in his backseat, and grabbed a blanket bringing it over to Eddie and Martin. "I can drive to a vet , let me help you ". They both got Eddie up, while Martin carried him to the car. The man helped him in, while Martin held Eddie. They drove off to the Vet, hoping they would make it in time.

To be Continued

[melindajo2000]

not Eddie! I hope he's okay. I love this story already. Poor little guy. I loved Moose

[Sanda]

Great start to your new story Jessie. I hope that Eddie is going to be Ok.

[jessie]

Chapter 2

The Man named Frank got Martin and Eddie to the Vets office. They all ran in, the vet took one look at Eddie, he grabbed him running back to the exam room. Martin was so upset, Frank touched his arm.

"We should call a family member, you need someone to come, and be with you."

Martin was in shock, 'Eddie has to be ok, he has to be".

"Martin do you have any family"?

"Yes, my Sons, and Daphne"

"What is their number"? He couldn't think but he remembered Niles number, and he gave it to Frank.

Frank called on his cell phone, and was happy that Niles answered.

'Hello"

"Hello this is Frank, I'm here with your Father Martin. There was a terrible accident , and his dog Eddie was hurt really bad. Your Father needs you to come to the Adam's Vet Place on Bond Avenue right away". Niles was beside himself, all he could think about was Eddie was hurt, his Father must be going crazy. Eddie was like a child to Martin, if he lost him, he was afraid he might lose Martin.

"Niles"

"Yes, I will be there, I will call my brother. Can you stay with him until I get there"?

"Yes I wouldn't leave him alone, I'm so sorry it was a accident"

"Yes, I will be there soon". Niles hung up, his hand was shaking, he called Frasier first.

"Hello"

"Frasier something horrible happened"

"Dad"

"No it is Eddie, there was a accident, he is at the Vets office. It is Adam's Vet's Office on Bond avenue, you know it right"?

"Oh God how is Dad"?

"Frank said he is in bad shape, Frasier if Eddie dies"

"Niles don't say it, Eddie has to be ok, I will meet you at the Vet place". Frasier hung up, and grabbed his coat, and ran out of the office. He drove over to Bond avenue, and ran inside seeing his Father sitting in a chair, he was so pale. Frasier walked over, "Dad how is Eddie, have they told you"?

"No he is having a operation Frasier, I let go of his lease. I never let go how could I"?

'Dad it was a accident, Eddie never runs into the street".

"He saw that little pug dog the one he goes crazy over whenever he sees it. I was such a idiot Frasier, I yelled at him minutes before"

"You yelled at Eddie no way'

"Yes, I'm being punished, if he dies, I will die". Frasier has only seen his Father cry once, when his Mother died. Frasier held his hand, and sat beside him. Niles and Daphne ran in, "OMG how is Eddie"?

"We don't know yet, he is being taken care of". Frasier said, Frank stood up, "I have to get going, but will someone call me tonight, and tell me how Eddie is? Here is my number, I'm so sorry, I tried to stop, but I couldn't."

Martin said he didn't blame him, but they all could see he was blaming himself. Niles and Daphne sat down, the four of them all sat in silence waiting for news. They all were praying for Eddie to pull through, but no one more that Martin.

[melindajo2000]

oh please dont let anything bad happen to Eddie, this is a terrific story, I feel sorry for Martin

[jessie]

Chapter 3

It was 1 hour later the Veterinary Surgeon came out, and walked over to Martin.

"Please tell me Eddie is going to be OK"?

"Sir he made it though surgery, he is older, this took a lot out of him. I'm not going to lie the next 12 hours will be critical. We almost lost him but he is a fighter he pulled through. He has a broken leg, and other broken bones. He will be in here for a while, you should go home, and rest"

"I need to see him please just for a moment"

Frasier held his Dad's shoulders, "Dad he is being taken care of this isn't good for you"

"I need to see him Frasier, I won't leave him until I do"

The Vet smiled, "OK Martin for a few moments, but let me warn you he is hooked up to machines, it might scare you"

"I will be fine it is Eddie that is fighting for his life, not me. I let him down, I will never forgive myself." Frasier and Niles look at each other, Daphne asked the Doctor if she could go with Martin. He said it would be fine, but they only could stay for a few moments. They walked back, and Martin was taken over to a area where Eddie was laying on a table. He looked so fragile , he didn't look like his Eddie. Martin legs almost buckled under him, Daphne grabbed hold of him.

"He will be fine , I just know it, he wouldn't leave you Martin"

"Daphne look at him, I did this"

"No it was a accident this isn't your fault." Martin wiped tears from his cheek, Daphne pretended not to notice. She was dying inside too, she loved Eddie he was part of the family. She knew if something happened to Eddie , Martin would go down hill. She didn't know what to say she was scared to death Eddie would die. Martin walked over whispering to Eddie, "Hey boy I'm here I'm so sorry. I yelled at you , I had such a bad day, and I took it out on you. I let go of that leash, I know you love that stupid dog but why did you run out on the road? I can't lose you, please fight, and come home. You know I can't sleep without you near by, and I will never go for my walks if you are not there. You love to watch sports with me, you are better than my boys, you love what I do. I promise you, I will never yell at you again, forgive me". Martin was beside himself, making Daphne cry. The Doctor walked over, "I think you need to go home, and rest we will call you with any news."

"Anytime it doesn't matter"

"Of course"

"You won't leave him alone promise"

"No someone is with him, and the others all the time"

"Is he cold"?

"He is fine go home Sir". Daphne put her arm around him, they walked to the door. Martin turned looking at Eddie, he hated walking away, and leaving him. He had to leave, but he knew being at home without Eddie would be horrible, put he had to be positive, and pray that he would be home soon, and that gave him some comfort, but not much.

[melindajo2000]

oh wonderful story I am glad you continued this... it is nice to see something so unique..brilliant!

[Sanda]

great update Jessie. I am glad that Eddie survived the surgery.

[jessie]

Chapter 4

Martin was quiet all the way home, Frasier drove him, and Daphne and Niles drove in their car behind them. Daphne was looking out the window she started to cry.

"Daphne have faith Eddie will be ok"

"You didn't see him he is so fragile, your Father loves him so much it will kill him"

"He is a dog he has all of us if something happens"

"Eddie is not just a dog Niles he is Martin's life"

"What Daphne"?

"We all have our lives we care for Martin, but Eddie is his life. He goes for walks with him, he watches all the football games Martin makes him watch. He keeps Martin moving if he loses Eddie, your Father will never recover from it"

"Daphne your scaring me, and I don't like it"

"Well it is the truth, and you know it Niles"

Niles continued driving, but neither of them talked.

Frasier was talking but Martin was just staring out the window.

"Dad are you listening to me"?

"Yes, but I'm tired Frasier, I know your trying to distract me"

"Dad Eddie will come home he has to"

"Why did I let go of his leash"?

"You didn't think he normally stays with you"

"Yeah I'm stupid, I am being punished, I treated him so badly"

"He is a dog Dad he doesn't think that way"

"He does so he know exactly what I'm saying, and I don't care if you believe it or not"

"I believe he loves you but knowing exactly what your saying might not be correct"

"You are annoying Frasier drop me off, and go home, I would rather be alone"

"I'm not leaving you so get over yourself Dad"

"Excuse me"

"You heard me Dad we all love Eddie,and we all love you. God forbid something happens to Eddie we are not going to lose you too"

Martin whispered, "I can't lose him, I can't" Martin let out a cry almost making Frasier lose control of his car. He really hasn't seen his Father so down, it was shocking, and it was killing him. He reach over, "Dad I'm here for you".

They drove up to the apartment, they parked, and were going up in the elevator. They got off at their floor when Mrs. Cooper came down the hall. "I have been so worried is Eddie OK"?

"No he is at the hospital this is all your fault"

Mrs Cooper was shocked she was speechless for the first time in her life. "My fault"

"You distracted me, I let go of the leash, why do you think I want to come to your home for tea"?

"I'm so sorry" She turned almost running down the hall, Frasier was horrified his Father hurt her like that.

"Dad that was cruel"

"She always bugs me, now I don't have Eddie"

"You go down there , and say sorry"

"No you how dare you demand me to do anything". Martin walked to his door, Frasier followed he would go see Mrs. Cooper once he got his Dad settled. Martin walked in, he went to the fridge to grab a beer.

"Dad that isn't a good idea, give me that"

"Shut up Frasier". Martin walked to his favourite chair, and sat down half expecting Eddie to come running. He sat on one of his squeeze toys, making him jump. He looked at it, and remembered Eddie trying to get him to play in the morning. He didn't he laid on the couch watching reruns of M.A.S.H, and he hated himself for it. He opened the beer almost drinking it down in one gulp, making Frasier nervous, knowing his Father was in serious trouble especially if Eddie doesn't make it.

[melindajo2000]

oh this was so sad, i am sorry I didn't see it earlier . I pray nothing happens to Eddie, I would cry. I'm glad you updated!

[jessie]

Chapter 5

Niles and Daphne got to the apartment, and hung up their coats. Martin was already on his 2nd beer, which made Niles a little upset.

"Dad what are you doing, you know 1 is your limit recently"

"Niles if you are going to moan, and boss me leave"

Daphne smiled, "Martin Niles loves you, he is worried, and so am I"

"Well don't bother worry about Eddie he is the one in that pet hospital"

"He is in good hands Martin, he will come home I know it"

"Really Daphne can you promise me that"

Daphne knew she couldn't but she walked over knelling down. "Eddie loves you Martin, he is a fighter so remember that"

"Maybe he is giving up, because I let him down"

"You didn't let him down stop it Martin"

"I let go of his leash because of that old goat down the hall"

Frasier banged down the tea kettle, "Dad enough you stop calling her names, she feels horrible"

"She should she is at fault everyone thinks she is a pain but we all try to be nice, but I should have told her to stop bugging. I would have never let go of the leash, but she dropped her bags, and now I might lose the only friend I have"

"You have friends Dad, and you have us"

"Yeah but you are gone Niles your living with Daphne. I love that your happy but I have not seen you in 2 weeks. Frasier is out almost every night. Eddie is all I really have, and now I blew it, I let him down"

Daphne touched his shoulder, Martin got up, "I'm going out, I need air"

"I'm coming with you Dad, I'm not leaving you alone"

"Niles you are not following me, I can be alone, I guess I have to get use to it now"

"Dad you stop feeling sorry for yourself do you hear me" Niles yelled shocking Frasier and Daphne. Martin walked over, "Watch your tone Niles, I'm still your Father"

"Yes you are , and I'm your son if you go out, I'm coming"

"Fine get Eddie's other leash, I will take you for a walk"

"Really Dad that is so not cool"

"You all should go, I don't need your pity, I'm capable of taking care of myself"

"Really Dad, you know you have to stop drinking but you downed 2 beers in 1/2hour that is so mature"

"Frasier gave them to me yell at him"

Niles turned to Frasier, "Why are you not saying anything Frasier"?

"He is hurting Niles, I think he needs to let out some steam"

"So we should let him go to a bar, and get drunk. Maybe he can get hit by a car like Eddie"

Martin grabbed his coat going out, as Niles ran out the door behind him.

Daphne turned, "God Frasier if we lose Eddie, I don't know how he will survive"

"He has all of us Daphne he will survive but I think Eddie will survive he has to"

Daphne walked over hugging Frasier, she than went into the kitchen to make dinner. She didn't know why , she just had to do something to stay busy she was so worried. She was so happy this morning she found out the best news, but now she had to keep the news to herself. She was going to tell Niles, and David the news this evening but now she had to keep it to herself, but she was dying to tell someone. She jumped when Frasier walked in touching her shoulder.

"You OK Daphne"?

"No I'm so sad, and so confused, but I have news that I need to tell someone but I know I shouldn't right now"

"Tell me "

"I should tell Niles, and I will but your going to be a Uncle again".

Frasier smiled, "Your pregnant"

"Yes I found out 1 hour before I heard this news about Eddie. I'm so happy , I hope this is a girl, but I feel horrible knowing your Father is hurting so bad, and poor Eddie"

"No this is wonderful you have to tell Dad, and Niles tonight"

"No"

"This is the wonderful news you , and Niles are having a baby, I'm going to have another nephew or niece, and Dad is going to be a Grandpa again. Eddie will have another child to play with, Daphne Crane, I'm so happy for you Sweetie". She hugged him, as they both started to cry as Niles came into the kitchen.

"Niles"

"Dad is at the bar, Frasier he won't come home. I don't know what to do, he said he hated me"

"Niles he didn't mean it" Daphne said

Niles had a tear roll down his chin, as he hugged her. Daphne whispered, "I'm going to him, you stay here with your Brother". She ran out as Frasier walked over hugging Niles, he didn't tell him but he was never more happy for his baby brother.

[melindajo2000]

this was very good, I loved the ending cant wait for Niles 'reaction. please continue

[jessie]

Chapter 6

Niles sat at the kitchen table. "I can't believe he said he hated me"

"Niles he didn't mean it, Dad gets angry, and say whatever is on his mind"

"You don't say stuff like that unless you mean it"

"Niles stop Daphne will bring him home maybe we should finish dinner"

"Us Dad will hate us for sure"

Frasier smiled, "Why don't we order pizza, I don't have pizza often"

"Pizza is David's favourite, I would feel guilty he isn't here to have some"

"I'm sure he is being spoiled with his babysitter, he wouldn't mind you can pack up a slice for him to take home"

"Should me , and Daphne move back in with him"?

"No you need your space, and more room"

"What there is enough room here"

"I know Niles Dad is going to be fine, so will Eddy"

"He really loves that little guy, I think Eddy is sweet, but Dad is taking it so bad"

"Well he is like his son he is with him more than us"

"Thanks Frasier are you trying to make me feel horrible. I try to see Dad as much as I can but with work, and David, and stuff I have to do at home "

"I'm not saying you are neglecting him if anyone is it is me"

"You are busy Dad knows that"

"So are you Niles"

"Frasier this isn't a competition at who is the worst son but if we have to choose it probably would be you"

Frasier smiled, "Oh nice Niles that is not nice"

"Just kidding I know you have been a wonderful son, and a great brother except when you got one of your friends to call my house, and ask for Daphne. You made me think it was someone that liked her, and I kept her awake for 3 hours , and I paid for that for a week. You shouldn't do that Frasier , but Daphne is so amazing, I was so jealous thinking another man liked her"

"That wasn't cool but I was in a weird mood, and it was kind of fun at the moment"

"You seeing anyone Frasier"?

"Not at the moment, but that is fine I'm happy"

"You need someone special like Daphne"

"What are you offering me Daphne"?

Niles got up, "Frasier don't joke not about Daphne she is a lady, and she wouldn't take kindly of you talking this way about her"

"She would so she has the best sense of humor"

"She does I bet she is trying to use some of that with Dad at the moment"

"She will do fine with Dad he wouldn't be mean to her"

"He better not be she loves hm so much" Frasier smiled, "Lets order that pizza who needs to cook, and no mess"

"Sure pepperoni, and no onions"

"Yes Onions"

"No onions Daphne gets heartburn "

"Fine for Daphne no onions" Niles smiled it was him that got heartburn but he knew saying Daphne Frasier would give in. He didn't know that Frasier knew it was him, and he just gave in because he really didn't want to upset Niles or anyone at this moment.

Daphne got to the bar, and went inside. A few men said some things to her, she was not impressed, but she walked over to Martin who was sitting in a booth drinking a beer. He took one look at her, and whispered, "Can't a guy have a break, go home Daphne"

"Not until we talk, and you will listen to me Martin"

"Do I have a choice "?

"No"

Daphne smiled as Martin took another sip of his beer.

[melindajo2000]

this was awesome I'm so happy you updated!

[Sanda]

Great updates Jessie. I am so happy that Daphne is pregnant with Niles baby.