If not for C.C. walking in on them, Maxwell and Fran would have done it in the hospital bed next to Niles. After the fact, Fran is encouraged that finally something is happening between them. Maxwell on the other hand is still uncertain, and gets some glib advice from Niles to preoccupy Fran with some meaningless project, like redecorating a room, to give him more time to figure out what to do. Fran sees right through what Maxwell's doing. Sylvia sees Maxwell's ploy as letting Fran into his life and his home, especially as the room in question is the sanctuary: the kitchen. Fran initially wants to do all the work herself, much like Maxwell's first wife, Sarah, did with the house, but Sylvia convinces Fran to enlist the help of Fran's flamboyant decorator cousin, Sheila. After catching up with the goings-on in Sheila's life, Fran realizes that their love lives mirror each other, with Sheila being a recent dumpee after four years with her boyfriend, Mitch. Fran is just waiting for ... Written by Huggo

If not for C.C. walking in on them, Maxwell and Fran would have done it in the hospital bed next to Niles. After the fact, Fran is encouraged that finally something is happening between them. Maxwell on the other hand is still uncertain, and gets some glib advice from Niles to preoccupy Fran with some meaningless project, like redecorating a room, to give him more time to figure out what to do. Fran sees right through what Maxwell's doing. Sylvia sees Maxwell's ploy as letting Fran into his life and his home, especially as the room in question is the sanctuary: the kitchen. Fran initially wants to do all the work herself, much like Maxwell's first wife, Sarah, did with the house, but Sylvia convinces Fran to enlist the help of Fran's flamboyant decorator cousin, Sheila. After catching up with the goings-on in Sheila's life, Fran realizes that their love lives mirror each other, with Sheila being a recent dumpee after four years with her boyfriend, Mitch. Fran is just waiting for ... Written by Huggo

Fran and Maxwell go on their first date to a premier party for Elton John's latest movie, Tantrums and Tiaras. Unfortunately Fran was responsible for one of the Tantrums and goes to great lengths to conceal her true identity from Elton John. Written by laird-3

Fran and Maxwell go on their first date to a premier party for Elton John's latest movie, Tantrums and Tiaras. Unfortunately Fran was responsible for one of the Tantrums and goes to great lengths to conceal her true identity from Elton John. Written by laird-3

Brighton has won a contest for Brian Setzer of The Stray Cats to film his latest video at the house. The head of this promotion is Bobbi Flekman, who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Sheffield nanny. Bobbi happens to be an ex-business associate of Maxwell's. C.C. convinces Fran that Bobbi, being a perfect amalgamation of the two of them, is the ideal woman that Maxwell has been searching for. With Sylvia and Val's assistance, Fran decides to abduct Bobbi during the video shoot while Fran impersonates her to get into Maxwell's heart. As Bobbi, Fran quickly learns that Maxwell is not attracted to Bobbi in that way. But looking at Bobbi/Fran now, there's something about the new Bobbi that is attractive to Maxwell. He soon finds out that it is Fran underneath the business attire, and decides to have some fun of his own at her expense. In the end, Fran's scheme may have some financial consequences for Maxwell. Written by Huggo

Brighton has won a contest for Brian Setzer of The Stray Cats to film his latest video at the house. The head of this promotion is Bobbi Flekman, who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Sheffield nanny. Bobbi happens to be an ex-business associate of Maxwell's. C.C. convinces Fran that Bobbi, being a perfect amalgamation of the two of them, is the ideal woman that Maxwell has been searching for. With Sylvia and Val's assistance, Fran decides to abduct Bobbi during the video shoot while Fran impersonates her to get into Maxwell's heart. As Bobbi, Fran quickly learns that Maxwell is not attracted to Bobbi in that way. But looking at Bobbi/Fran now, there's something about the new Bobbi that is attractive to Maxwell. He soon finds out that it is Fran underneath the business attire, and decides to have some fun of his own at her expense. In the end, Fran's scheme may have some financial consequences for Maxwell. Written by Huggo

There have been a slew of dog-nappings of late, the latest victim being C.C.'s dog, Chester. Chester was nabbed under Fran's care. Fran learns from the police that the suspected perpetrators are a husband/wife team. Little does Fran realize that the male thief is Brian, the guy who hit on her just before the dog-napping. His female counterpart is indeed his not too bright wife, Arianna. During the ransom call, Fran picks up on a piece of information that leads her and Val to Brian and Arianna's apartment, but the two sleuths end up being hostages themselves. Maxwell decides to take charge to get back his nanny. As Maxwell follows the ransom demands, Fran manages to save herself and Val with a little help from a secret weapon provided by Yetta. Meanwhile, the Fines are preparing for Yetta's wedding shower. Written by Huggo

There have been a slew of dog-nappings of late, the latest victim being C.C.'s dog, Chester. Chester was nabbed under Fran's care. Fran learns from the police that the suspected perpetrators are a husband/wife team. Little does Fran realize that the male thief is Brian, the guy who hit on her just before the dog-napping. His female counterpart is indeed his not too bright wife, Arianna. During the ransom call, Fran picks up on a piece of information that leads her and Val to Brian and Arianna's apartment, but the two sleuths end up being hostages themselves. Maxwell decides to take charge to get back his nanny. As Maxwell follows the ransom demands, Fran manages to save herself and Val with a little help from a secret weapon provided by Yetta. Meanwhile, the Fines are preparing for Yetta's wedding shower. Written by Huggo

After having an argument about the issue, Fran and C.C. decide to get a professional and impartial opinion about which of the two is a better match for Maxwell. They decide to ask Dr. Joyce Brothers, who agrees (she wants to sell a musical idea to Maxwell). She comes to the house to observe the two women in action. Meanwhile, Niles' continued snooping around the house uncovers some misinformation, which results in a heated argument between himself and Maxwell with Niles ultimately quitting his job. C.C. manages to find a replacement butler named Trevor, who comes from the stiff upper class school of butlering, which is at odds with Fran, the kids and Sylvia. Niles, on the other hand, is hired by Fran's rich Aunt Freida, who treats Niles much like Maxwell treats Fran. Niles loves it. After Niles finds out the information which led to him quitting at the Sheffield's was false, he still refuses to reconcile with Maxwell. However, Niles ends up wanting his old job back when Freida goes ... Written by Huggo

After having an argument about the issue, Fran and C.C. decide to get a professional and impartial opinion about which of the two is a better match for Maxwell. They decide to ask Dr. Joyce Brothers, who agrees (she wants to sell a musical idea to Maxwell). She comes to the house to observe the two women in action. Meanwhile, Niles' continued snooping around the house uncovers some misinformation, which results in a heated argument between himself and Maxwell with Niles ultimately quitting his job. C.C. manages to find a replacement butler named Trevor, who comes from the stiff upper class school of butlering, which is at odds with Fran, the kids and Sylvia. Niles, on the other hand, is hired by Fran's rich Aunt Freida, who treats Niles much like Maxwell treats Fran. Niles loves it. After Niles finds out the information which led to him quitting at the Sheffield's was false, he still refuses to reconcile with Maxwell. However, Niles ends up wanting his old job back when Freida goes ... Written by Huggo

Maxwell and C.C. are going to Atlantic City for a business trip to meet with Chevy Chase. Fran finagles it so that Maxwell decides to take the entire family on this trip. In Atlantic City, Niles' gambling addiction resurfaces. Fran tries to control his gambling habit. Fran's plan to help Niles leads to an inadvertent close encounter of a personal kind between Niles and C.C. Chevy Chase has better fortunes at the gambling tables, especially when Fran arrives on the scene. He thinks Fran is bringing him good luck, which he wants to parlay into a private poker game he is having later in his hotel room. A jealous Maxwell misconstrues Chevy and Fran's evening as one of a romantic nature. Fran milks this for all it's worth, especially as she tells Maggie to let it slip to her father when and where she's going to be with Chevy. Written by Huggo

Maxwell and C.C. are going to Atlantic City for a business trip to meet with Chevy Chase. Fran finagles it so that Maxwell decides to take the entire family on this trip. In Atlantic City, Niles' gambling addiction resurfaces. Fran tries to control his gambling habit. Fran's plan to help Niles leads to an inadvertent close encounter of a personal kind between Niles and C.C. Chevy Chase has better fortunes at the gambling tables, especially when Fran arrives on the scene. He thinks Fran is bringing him good luck, which he wants to parlay into a private poker game he is having later in his hotel room. A jealous Maxwell misconstrues Chevy and Fran's evening as one of a romantic nature. Fran milks this for all it's worth, especially as she tells Maggie to let it slip to her father when and where she's going to be with Chevy. Written by Huggo

Since high school, Fran and Val have had a foster daughter from Cambodia named Mai Ling. Mai Ling is coming to New York for a visit. Upon arrival, Mai Ling is no longer a small child as Fran and Val expect, but a young nineteen year old woman. Mai Ling initially portrays herself as coming from a simple background, but she soon gets accustomed to life in the Sheffield house. Mai Ling borrows Fran's clothes - making her seem much more mature - without asking. And then her actions cause a rift between her mothers, Fran and Val which requires a therapy session with Dr. Miller to resolve their issues. Because of these situations and more, Sylvia is suspicious of Mai Ling's motives. Sylvia convinces Fran that Mai Ling really wants to move in on Fran's role in Maxwell's life. In reality, Mai Ling aims her sights on another in the Sheffield household if only to be able to remain in the United States. Fran, Val and Mai Ling finally come to an understanding, especially when Fran and Val ... Written by Huggo

Since high school, Fran and Val have had a foster daughter from Cambodia named Mai Ling. Mai Ling is coming to New York for a visit. Upon arrival, Mai Ling is no longer a small child as Fran and Val expect, but a young nineteen year old woman. Mai Ling initially portrays herself as coming from a simple background, but she soon gets accustomed to life in the Sheffield house. Mai Ling borrows Fran's clothes - making her seem much more mature - without asking. And then her actions cause a rift between her mothers, Fran and Val which requires a therapy session with Dr. Miller to resolve their issues. Because of these situations and more, Sylvia is suspicious of Mai Ling's motives. Sylvia convinces Fran that Mai Ling really wants to move in on Fran's role in Maxwell's life. In reality, Mai Ling aims her sights on another in the Sheffield household if only to be able to remain in the United States. Fran, Val and Mai Ling finally come to an understanding, especially when Fran and Val ... Written by Huggo

Yetta's wedding is fast approaching. The family finally gets to meet her betrothed, Sammy. It's dislike at first sight for Sylvia - is it because Sammy's black? Sylvia changes her tune when Sammy announces that his nephew is Bryant Gumbel. Sammy thinks that Bryant may be able to help Fran out. Fran has decided to channel her energies away from thoughts of marriage to a career, the career that she's chosen being TV weather girl. Maxwell thinks her idea is preposterous, but deep down there is a slight fear that she may succeed and leave him forever. Sammy does arrange for at least a meeting between Fran and Bryant. At the TV station, Fran finds out that there is no weather segment on the show, but that they are looking for an editorial commentator for which she auditions. Fran does not get the job, and thus Maxwell's rush to get down to the TV station to implement his ploy to get Fran back is all for not. Written by Huggo

Yetta's wedding is fast approaching. The family finally gets to meet her betrothed, Sammy. It's dislike at first sight for Sylvia - is it because Sammy's black? Sylvia changes her tune when Sammy announces that his nephew is Bryant Gumbel. Sammy thinks that Bryant may be able to help Fran out. Fran has decided to channel her energies away from thoughts of marriage to a career, the career that she's chosen being TV weather girl. Maxwell thinks her idea is preposterous, but deep down there is a slight fear that she may succeed and leave him forever. Sammy does arrange for at least a meeting between Fran and Bryant. At the TV station, Fran finds out that there is no weather segment on the show, but that they are looking for an editorial commentator for which she auditions. Fran does not get the job, and thus Maxwell's rush to get down to the TV station to implement his ploy to get Fran back is all for not. Written by Huggo

Maggie has a crush on her Philosophy professor, Steve, which both she and Maxwell think he is reciprocating. Maxwell orders Fran to talk to Steve to put a stop to it. In reality, Steve is a handsome man who is the attention of many a schoolgirl and schoolboy crushes as the case may be. But Steve, who is Jewish himself, thinks that Fran may be the one for him, especially since he, a devout follower of astrology - is told by his horoscope that someone like Fran would be entering his life. Fran considers going out with Steve, but both does not want to hurt Maggie and doesn't know what her situation is with Maxwell. After getting the OK from Maggie and much to the chagrin of a jealous Maxwell, Fran and Steve do start to date. But their relationship ends as soon as it starts based on news from Steve's psychic. Both Maxwell and Fran are somewhat relieved as they both individually tell their respective confidantes, Niles and Niles, that they are meant to be with each other. Meanwhile, Niles ... Written by Huggo

Maggie has a crush on her Philosophy professor, Steve, which both she and Maxwell think he is reciprocating. Maxwell orders Fran to talk to Steve to put a stop to it. In reality, Steve is a handsome man who is the attention of many a schoolgirl and schoolboy crushes as the case may be. But Steve, who is Jewish himself, thinks that Fran may be the one for him, especially since he, a devout follower of astrology - is told by his horoscope that someone like Fran would be entering his life. Fran considers going out with Steve, but both does not want to hurt Maggie and doesn't know what her situation is with Maxwell. After getting the OK from Maggie and much to the chagrin of a jealous Maxwell, Fran and Steve do start to date. But their relationship ends as soon as it starts based on news from Steve's psychic. Both Maxwell and Fran are somewhat relieved as they both individually tell their respective confidantes, Niles and Niles, that they are meant to be with each other. Meanwhile, Niles ... Written by Huggo

Fran and Niles are at each other throats as Niles realistically believes that Fran always gets her way with Maxwell. This specific incidents stems from the fact that both Fran and Niles want a particular weekend off. Niles is not taking this latest defeat lightly, and forms an alliance with his arch enemy, C.C. Fran is taking this battle with much hurt. But Niles ultimately comes up with a solution: she should invite Maxwell and the kids to Niagara Falls for her family reunion, as Niagara Falls is a romantic place where spontaneous marriage proposals occur. Niles and Fran are back on good terms, and with a little help from the kids, Fran does convince Maxwell and the kids to go with her. Indeed, on the Maid of the Mist, Maxwell is overcome by the beauty and majesty of his surroundings. He proposes to Fran, but... Niles ends up using the incident to his advantage. Written by Huggo

Fran and Niles are at each other throats as Niles realistically believes that Fran always gets her way with Maxwell. This specific incidents stems from the fact that both Fran and Niles want a particular weekend off. Niles is not taking this latest defeat lightly, and forms an alliance with his arch enemy, C.C. Fran is taking this battle with much hurt. But Niles ultimately comes up with a solution: she should invite Maxwell and the kids to Niagara Falls for her family reunion, as Niagara Falls is a romantic place where spontaneous marriage proposals occur. Niles and Fran are back on good terms, and with a little help from the kids, Fran does convince Maxwell and the kids to go with her. Indeed, on the Maid of the Mist, Maxwell is overcome by the beauty and majesty of his surroundings. He proposes to Fran, but... Niles ends up using the incident to his advantage. Written by Huggo

With free tickets in hand received from Val, Fran asks Maxwell out on what would be their second date, this time specifically to a Michael Bolton CD launch party. Maxwell accepts with enthusiasm. Before the date, Fran develops an itchy rash all over her body which no over-the-counter pharmaceutical will cure. Even this rash will not stop her from going out on the date, during which she uses every possible opportunity to relieve her body itch rubbing up against whatever or whomever is near, including Maxwell (who thinks she's just being amorous) and a surprised Michael Bolton. Just as Maxwell and she are going to take the date to a more sexual level, Fran can no longer take the itch and sneaks off to the hospital emergency ward, where she is horrified to see who the attending doctor is. Without checking, the doctor gives her a shot of cortisone which relieves the rash but causes an allergic reaction. The manifestation of the reaction is more off-putting to Maxwell than the rash ever ... Written by Huggo

With free tickets in hand received from Val, Fran asks Maxwell out on what would be their second date, this time specifically to a Michael Bolton CD launch party. Maxwell accepts with enthusiasm. Before the date, Fran develops an itchy rash all over her body which no over-the-counter pharmaceutical will cure. Even this rash will not stop her from going out on the date, during which she uses every possible opportunity to relieve her body itch rubbing up against whatever or whomever is near, including Maxwell (who thinks she's just being amorous) and a surprised Michael Bolton. Just as Maxwell and she are going to take the date to a more sexual level, Fran can no longer take the itch and sneaks off to the hospital emergency ward, where she is horrified to see who the attending doctor is. Without checking, the doctor gives her a shot of cortisone which relieves the rash but causes an allergic reaction. The manifestation of the reaction is more off-putting to Maxwell than the rash ever ... Written by Huggo

Maxwell and C.C. are courting Margo Lange to star in their next production. Margo is a temperamental star whose biggest claim to fame is the beauty mark on her face. Five seconds with Fran and they all discover that the beauty mark is fake when Fran wipes it off her face. News of such could ruin Margo's career. Maxwell is worried that gossiping Fran will spill the beans, Fran who is offended by such an accusation. Fran does mention this fact to Sylvia in public, and who should overhear but entertainment reporter, Cindy Adams. Cindy not only publicly outs Margo, but names Fran as the source. Because of this, Maxwell feels he can no longer trust Fran. But Fran convinces Margo that there is a way to regain her career and her reputation in a business venture which would make both rich. Margo agrees with Fran's business plan, agrees to do Maxwell's play, and in turn, Maxwell forgives Fran. However the business deal falls through when Maxwell leaks the information of the business plan. ... Written by Huggo

Maxwell and C.C. are courting Margo Lange to star in their next production. Margo is a temperamental star whose biggest claim to fame is the beauty mark on her face. Five seconds with Fran and they all discover that the beauty mark is fake when Fran wipes it off her face. News of such could ruin Margo's career. Maxwell is worried that gossiping Fran will spill the beans, Fran who is offended by such an accusation. Fran does mention this fact to Sylvia in public, and who should overhear but entertainment reporter, Cindy Adams. Cindy not only publicly outs Margo, but names Fran as the source. Because of this, Maxwell feels he can no longer trust Fran. But Fran convinces Margo that there is a way to regain her career and her reputation in a business venture which would make both rich. Margo agrees with Fran's business plan, agrees to do Maxwell's play, and in turn, Maxwell forgives Fran. However the business deal falls through when Maxwell leaks the information of the business plan. ... Written by Huggo

After Fran's father, Morty, doesn't show up to a Knicks game which she gave him as a gift, she learns that Morty declined only because he knows Fran got the tickets from Maxwell, from who he wants nothing. His attitude is because he sees Fran wasting her life on a man who will not marry her. Fran is hurt since she doesn't have her father's approval and has felt she never has. Dr. Miller's diagnosis of the situation is that Fran has always been attracted to men who keep her at arms length, much like her father, in order to resolve an unresolvable issue directly with her father. Based on this and Maxwell's inability to change, Sylvia inadvertently convinces Fran that she is the one who needs to make a change. She first decides to change the nature of her relationship with Maxwell purely to that of employee and employer, but when that doesn't result in a satisfactory outcome, she decides to leave the house for good. Will Maxwell make the necessary change before Fran leaves? Meanwhile, ... Written by Huggo

After Fran's father, Morty, doesn't show up to a Knicks game which she gave him as a gift, she learns that Morty declined only because he knows Fran got the tickets from Maxwell, from who he wants nothing. His attitude is because he sees Fran wasting her life on a man who will not marry her. Fran is hurt since she doesn't have her father's approval and has felt she never has. Dr. Miller's diagnosis of the situation is that Fran has always been attracted to men who keep her at arms length, much like her father, in order to resolve an unresolvable issue directly with her father. Based on this and Maxwell's inability to change, Sylvia inadvertently convinces Fran that she is the one who needs to make a change. She first decides to change the nature of her relationship with Maxwell purely to that of employee and employer, but when that doesn't result in a satisfactory outcome, she decides to leave the house for good. Will Maxwell make the necessary change before Fran leaves? Meanwhile, ... Written by Huggo

Grace's pen pal, Billy, is the son of the Sultan of Koorestan, a country in the Middle East. Billy has invited Grace for a visit. Despite the fact that Fran would prefer Niles take Grace since Fran could therefore spend time alone with Maxwell, Maxwell talks Fran into escorting Grace alone on this trip. Hence, Maxwell and Fran part company for the time being with an argument hanging between them. With Fran gone, Maxwell is miserable and frustrated about their argument. In Koorestan, Fran initially is homesick despite the fact that the Sultan bears a striking resemblance to a certain Broadway producer. But she begins to love the place. In return, the Sultan seems to love Fran as he asks her to stay forever. Fran politely declines, but the Sultan seems to take whatever measures he deems necessary for Fran to stay. Maxwell decides to head off to Koorestan to see Fran. Upon his arrival, the Sultan denies Fran's suspicions. But there is no denying what Maxwell has to say to Fran. Written by Huggo

Grace's pen pal, Billy, is the son of the Sultan of Koorestan, a country in the Middle East. Billy has invited Grace for a visit. Despite the fact that Fran would prefer Niles take Grace since Fran could therefore spend time alone with Maxwell, Maxwell talks Fran into escorting Grace alone on this trip. Hence, Maxwell and Fran part company for the time being with an argument hanging between them. With Fran gone, Maxwell is miserable and frustrated about their argument. In Koorestan, Fran initially is homesick despite the fact that the Sultan bears a striking resemblance to a certain Broadway producer. But she begins to love the place. In return, the Sultan seems to love Fran as he asks her to stay forever. Fran politely declines, but the Sultan seems to take whatever measures he deems necessary for Fran to stay. Maxwell decides to head off to Koorestan to see Fran. Upon his arrival, the Sultan denies Fran's suspicions. But there is no denying what Maxwell has to say to Fran. Written by Huggo

Things are going well romantically between Maxwell and Fran after Maxwell finally tells Fran that he loves her and doesn't take it back. Despite C.C. convincing Fran that Maxwell will extend their courtship indefinitely, Fran ultimately learns from Niles that Maxwell is prepared to pop the question. Maxwell swore Niles to secrecy who in turn swears Fran to secrecy. Fran however tells Sylvia who tells everyone in the western world. Thus everyone knows that everyone knows that Maxwell is going to propose, except for Maxwell who still thinks that only Niles knows. Maxwell sets up an extended family dinner so that he can propose in front of everyone important in Fran's life. Needing to say his final goodbye as a single man to his first wife Sara, Maxwell calls Fran to tell her that he's running a little late. However he doesn't show up for the dinner. Everyone but Fran is convinced that he has run out on her, but Fran knows something has happened. Fran's right - Maxwell got mugged, the ... Written by Huggo

Things are going well romantically between Maxwell and Fran after Maxwell finally tells Fran that he loves her and doesn't take it back. Despite C.C. convincing Fran that Maxwell will extend their courtship indefinitely, Fran ultimately learns from Niles that Maxwell is prepared to pop the question. Maxwell swore Niles to secrecy who in turn swears Fran to secrecy. Fran however tells Sylvia who tells everyone in the western world. Thus everyone knows that everyone knows that Maxwell is going to propose, except for Maxwell who still thinks that only Niles knows. Maxwell sets up an extended family dinner so that he can propose in front of everyone important in Fran's life. Needing to say his final goodbye as a single man to his first wife Sara, Maxwell calls Fran to tell her that he's running a little late. However he doesn't show up for the dinner. Everyone but Fran is convinced that he has run out on her, but Fran knows something has happened. Fran's right - Maxwell got mugged, the ... Written by Huggo

Maxwell and Fran go shopping for an engagement ring. After having that ring on her finger, being Mrs. Sheffield actually now seems real to Fran. But others make Fran feel that she may not be the most appropriate future Mrs. Sheffield. First, in shopping for a dinner party dress at an exclusive clothing boutique, Fran is snubbed by the sales clerk. And second, at the dinner party itself, the hostess and guests talk about Fran behind her back, a fact she learns from overhearing a conversation between the kitchen staff. Confused, Fran needs to talk to somebody about her mixed feelings. She pours her heart out to a total stranger, a homeless man, in Preston Collier Park. Fran also tells Maxwell of her concerns. But Maxwell doesn't care what anyone else thinks, even if it may be his potential investors, because he loves Fran. In addition, Fran gets validation from her new homeless friend, a bigger validation than she ever imagined. Written by Huggo

Maxwell and Fran go shopping for an engagement ring. After having that ring on her finger, being Mrs. Sheffield actually now seems real to Fran. But others make Fran feel that she may not be the most appropriate future Mrs. Sheffield. First, in shopping for a dinner party dress at an exclusive clothing boutique, Fran is snubbed by the sales clerk. And second, at the dinner party itself, the hostess and guests talk about Fran behind her back, a fact she learns from overhearing a conversation between the kitchen staff. Confused, Fran needs to talk to somebody about her mixed feelings. She pours her heart out to a total stranger, a homeless man, in Preston Collier Park. Fran also tells Maxwell of her concerns. But Maxwell doesn't care what anyone else thinks, even if it may be his potential investors, because he loves Fran. In addition, Fran gets validation from her new homeless friend, a bigger validation than she ever imagined. Written by Huggo

As the wedding approaches, Fran realizes that she will no longer be the nanny as thus will no longer be a member of the traditional work force. She still wants to be considered an integral contributor to the household economy. When new step-grandfather Sammy mentions that his rap-singing grandson Irwin wants to be on Broadway, Fran thinks she can help by giving Irwin at least a shot of being in Maxwell and C.C.'s new rap musical. When Fran eventually meets Irwin, she realizes that Sammy misrepresented Irwin's intentions. She also realizes that Maxwell's decision may have been clouded by the fact that it was his future wife who made the suggestion. But Irwin, with Fran's help and not wanting to disappoint, does his best to become the rapper Fran wants and Maxwell needs. Written by Huggo

As the wedding approaches, Fran realizes that she will no longer be the nanny as thus will no longer be a member of the traditional work force. She still wants to be considered an integral contributor to the household economy. When new step-grandfather Sammy mentions that his rap-singing grandson Irwin wants to be on Broadway, Fran thinks she can help by giving Irwin at least a shot of being in Maxwell and C.C.'s new rap musical. When Fran eventually meets Irwin, she realizes that Sammy misrepresented Irwin's intentions. She also realizes that Maxwell's decision may have been clouded by the fact that it was his future wife who made the suggestion. But Irwin, with Fran's help and not wanting to disappoint, does his best to become the rapper Fran wants and Maxwell needs. Written by Huggo

When attending her high school reunion, Fran bucks the trend: she's recently engaged while all her old colleagues are getting divorced. This fact gets Fran thinking about marriage in a serious way and decides to have a chat with Maxwell about what life will be like being married. One of the more important issues they discuss is having children beyond the existing brood of Maxwell's three. Fran wants to have children, whereas Maxwell does not. This places an obstacle between the two. But after discussing the pros and cons with Niles, Maxwell ultimately tells Fran that they'll first work on being a couple of two before adding more to the mix in the future. Meanwhile, C.C. is away which puts Niles in a depressed funk. And Grace, after speaking to a friend in a similar situation and after finding a brochure for the institution, thinks that Maxwell and Fran are going to send her to boarding school after they get married. Written by Huggo

When attending her high school reunion, Fran bucks the trend: she's recently engaged while all her old colleagues are getting divorced. This fact gets Fran thinking about marriage in a serious way and decides to have a chat with Maxwell about what life will be like being married. One of the more important issues they discuss is having children beyond the existing brood of Maxwell's three. Fran wants to have children, whereas Maxwell does not. This places an obstacle between the two. But after discussing the pros and cons with Niles, Maxwell ultimately tells Fran that they'll first work on being a couple of two before adding more to the mix in the future. Meanwhile, C.C. is away which puts Niles in a depressed funk. And Grace, after speaking to a friend in a similar situation and after finding a brochure for the institution, thinks that Maxwell and Fran are going to send her to boarding school after they get married. Written by Huggo

The Sheffields receive news that Maxwell's father has passed away. What's equally painful to hear, if not more disturbing, is that he had an illegitimate child named Concepcion, to whom he is leaving his entire estate of $100 million. The kids are only concerned that they received nothing of substantive value in the will. And although Fran is not overly concerned with money, C.C. gets it into Fran's head that Maxwell probably was relying on part of his father's estate to live a comfortable life in his golden years. Sylvia convinces Fran to try and talk Concepcion into giving the money back, but when Fran gets face to face with her soon to be sister-in-law, Fran can only welcome her into the family. Later, Maxwell reassures Fran that they are far from being poor. However, they end up being a little wealthier than they expect by a unsuspecting move by Fran. Elsewhere, C.C. is discharged from the sanitarium. Her discharge is short-lived. Written by Huggo

The Sheffields receive news that Maxwell's father has passed away. What's equally painful to hear, if not more disturbing, is that he had an illegitimate child named Concepcion, to whom he is leaving his entire estate of $100 million. The kids are only concerned that they received nothing of substantive value in the will. And although Fran is not overly concerned with money, C.C. gets it into Fran's head that Maxwell probably was relying on part of his father's estate to live a comfortable life in his golden years. Sylvia convinces Fran to try and talk Concepcion into giving the money back, but when Fran gets face to face with her soon to be sister-in-law, Fran can only welcome her into the family. Later, Maxwell reassures Fran that they are far from being poor. However, they end up being a little wealthier than they expect by a unsuspecting move by Fran. Elsewhere, C.C. is discharged from the sanitarium. Her discharge is short-lived. Written by Huggo

On the advice of his lawyers, Maxwell wants Fran to sign a pre-nuptial agreement to protect his family's finances and their estate. Maxwell knows Fran isn't going to like it. Indeed, Fran thinks a pre-nuptial agreement is a sign of mistrust, on which a marriage should not be based. Fran refuses to sign. But Maxwell gives her an ultimatum: sign or they don't get married. While both stand firm in their conviction, Brighton gets into an accident suffering a head injury. A concerned Fran rushes to the hospital where, not officially listed as an immediate member of the family and therefore not allowed to see Brighton, does whatever she can to get in to see him. She manages to sneak in. This situation shows both Maxwell and Fran that there are more important things in life than the pre-nuptial agreement. Now, Maxwell still wants Fran to sign papers, but different ones: adoption papers for his three children. Meanwhile, C.C. has hired a temporary replacement for herself, the replacement a ... Written by Huggo

On the advice of his lawyers, Maxwell wants Fran to sign a pre-nuptial agreement to protect his family's finances and their estate. Maxwell knows Fran isn't going to like it. Indeed, Fran thinks a pre-nuptial agreement is a sign of mistrust, on which a marriage should not be based. Fran refuses to sign. But Maxwell gives her an ultimatum: sign or they don't get married. While both stand firm in their conviction, Brighton gets into an accident suffering a head injury. A concerned Fran rushes to the hospital where, not officially listed as an immediate member of the family and therefore not allowed to see Brighton, does whatever she can to get in to see him. She manages to sneak in. This situation shows both Maxwell and Fran that there are more important things in life than the pre-nuptial agreement. Now, Maxwell still wants Fran to sign papers, but different ones: adoption papers for his three children. Meanwhile, C.C. has hired a temporary replacement for herself, the replacement a ... Written by Huggo

When Fran hears that Maxwell's brother Nigel will soon be arriving (Nigel is to be Maxwell's best man), Fran realizes that she never told Maxwell that she almost ran off and married Nigel a year and a half ago. When Nigel arrives, Fran notices that he has obviously moved on as he has brought his new French girlfriend, Geneviève. Fran pleads with Nigel not to tell Maxwell about them almost getting married, to which Nigel agrees. But in a slightly inebriated state at Maxwell's bachelor party, Nigel spills the beans. Maxwell is livid and feels betrayed even though he was at the time of Nigel and Fran's relationship not committed to Fran. Fran, thinking that Maxwell is wanting an excuse to call off the wedding, decides to call it off for him. Unexpectedly, C.C. purposely helps Fran get Maxwell back, with a little assistance from Marla Maples, a former flame of Maxwell's. Written by Huggo

When Fran hears that Maxwell's brother Nigel will soon be arriving (Nigel is to be Maxwell's best man), Fran realizes that she never told Maxwell that she almost ran off and married Nigel a year and a half ago. When Nigel arrives, Fran notices that he has obviously moved on as he has brought his new French girlfriend, Geneviève. Fran pleads with Nigel not to tell Maxwell about them almost getting married, to which Nigel agrees. But in a slightly inebriated state at Maxwell's bachelor party, Nigel spills the beans. Maxwell is livid and feels betrayed even though he was at the time of Nigel and Fran's relationship not committed to Fran. Fran, thinking that Maxwell is wanting an excuse to call off the wedding, decides to call it off for him. Unexpectedly, C.C. purposely helps Fran get Maxwell back, with a little assistance from Marla Maples, a former flame of Maxwell's. Written by Huggo

On the night before her wedding Fran gets lost in New Jersey while picking up her honeymoon negligee. Even with the last minute disapproval by Maxwell's family, he still marries his beloved Nanny. When finally alone together after six years on their honeymoon yacht, Fran and Maxwell fall overboard. Written by laird-3

On the night before her wedding Fran gets lost in New Jersey while picking up her honeymoon negligee. Even with the last minute disapproval by Maxwell's family, he still marries his beloved Nanny. When finally alone together after six years on their honeymoon yacht, Fran and Maxwell fall overboard. Written by laird-3

After a Jewish, high-voiced, woman from Flushing gets fired from her job and dumped by her boyfriend, Fran is mistaken as applying for a nanny for a widowed man with three children when she is stuck selling cosmetics in Manhattan. As she spends years there, she becomes great friends with the butler, Niles, and the three kids. She is good friends with the widowed man, and some romance sparks through the years.