Female police officer Maureen Cutler pulls over Frasier for speeding, but lets him off with a warning when she finds out that it’s his birthday. A smitten Frasier asks Martin to go with him to a local cop hangout to find her. Maureen recognizes Martin from an inspiring lecture he once gave at the police academy, and when Frasier steps away, she gives Martin her number and asks him to call her. As an oblivious Frasier returns to the table, Maureen is called away on business.

Feeling guilty about Maureen’s interest in him, Martin asks Niles what he should do about the date. Niles advises him to go out with Maureen and gauge their compatibility first, before he hurts Frasier’s feelings unnecessarily. Unfortunately, Frasier bumps into Martin and Maureen during their date, and Martin must reveal that he feels a connection with Maureen.

A depressed Frasier heads for the radio station, where, unbeknownst to him, his co-workers are hiding in his unlit studio as part of a belated surprise party. Frasier pours his heart out to Roz over his pathetic love life, and just when he thinks things couldn’t get worse, they do -- the lights come on and everyone yells “Surprise!”