 Frasier takes a leave of absence, and Niles fills in on his show for a week. Giving some brief advice to one of Bulldog s guests, a basketball player, Niles turns his game around. Niles is elated to be the center of attention from fans, and from Martin. He later realizes that the player s improvement has less to do with Niles s advice than a belief that ruffling his hair brings good luck.