Niles calls Frasier in a panic: Maris is missing! With the help of one of Martin’s police buddies, Maris is found in New York on a shopping spree. Niles feels relieved until Frasier points out how inconsiderate it was of her to leave without telling Niles. When Maris returns, Niles gives her a piece of his mind.

That night, Niles turns up at his brother’s door, saying that Maris has kicked him out of the house, and that he will be staying at Frasier’s until she calls to apologize. But when Maris finally does call, it’s to tell Niles that she wants a divorce.

After renting a bachelor pad, Niles bids a fond farewell to his house staff, only to receive word that Maris will take him back if he’ll apologize. Niles asks his father for advice, and just when it looks like he’s about to return to Maris, Niles gr abs his car keys a nd leaves the house for good.