The Nanny (1993–1999): Season 5, Episode 15 - The Engagement - full transcript
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 thieves stealing among other things Fran's engagement ring. But nothing is going to stop Maxwell from asking Fran to marry him.
Here we are. Home sweet home.
Thank you so much for coming
all the way to Koorestan
just to say you love me, Max.
Now, you haven't said it in New York yet,
so say it again.
Fran, aren't you getting
kind of tired of hearing it?
Or is that just me?
There you go, sweetheart.
-Fran?
-Yes?
I love you.
Hi, everyone.
We're home.
And guess what?
Your father has something
he wants to share with you all.
I've told Miss Fine I love her.
-Yeah, wonderful.
-What else is new?
Oh, yes, I didn't take it back.
Oh, congratulations, Miss Fine.
That's wonderful news.
Shall I get you a fork?
-What for?
-To stick in yourself. You're done.
She was working in a bridal shop
In Flushing, Queens
'Till her boyfriend kicked her out
In one of those crushing scenes
What was she to do, where was she to go?
She was out on her fanny
So over the bridge from Flushing
To the Sheffields' door
She was there to sell makeup
But the father saw more
She had style, she had flair She was there
That's how she became the Nanny
Who would have guessed
That the girl we described
Was just exactly what
The doctor prescribed?
-Now the father finds her beguiling
-Watch out, C.C.
-And the kids are actually smiling
-Such joie de vivre!
She's the lady in red
When everybody else is wearing tan
The flashy girl from Flushing
The Nanny named Fran
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Niles.
You want to see something sickening?
Well, that was fun. Now what?
All right, knock it off.
I'm sorry, C.C.
Miss Fine, would you please try
to conduct yourself
a little more professionally?
-No, you conduct yourself first.
-No, I asked you first.
-No, no, no.
-I asked you first.
-You, you, you.
-No, no, no.
-You, you, you.
-Stop it, stop it.
No, stop it. C.C.--
C.C. I do apologize. Now, what was it
you wanted to say?
You mean, besides "yuck"?
Maxwell, we have business
to attend to other than
playing kissy-face with the help.
Come on, Miss Babcock.
I'm not really that much help.
You know, I'm really going to miss you.
I've grown accustomed to your waist.
Do you know what is so sad?
I mean, besides the fact that you sleep
in Brighton's old bed.
Maxwell is gonna worm his way
out of this like always.
Nanny Fine is headed for such a fall.
Oh, God.
I don't want to be around to see that.
Actually, I do.
Here's my beeper number.
Fran, this thing with you and Dad
is so romantic.
I just hope that the same thing
happens to me someday.
Well, except for the fact
that I'd become a cleaning lady, and
wait around for six years for the man
that I love to finally make a move.
I know. It's like a fairy tale.
Nanny Fine. Cute coat.
How many Muppets had to die for that?
You know, I can understand
you being bitter,
but honey, when you stay
too long at the fair,
a man loses respect.
Another three years, and I was
out that door myself.
You know, Nanny Fine,
I think it is so precious
how you think Maxwell's saying
he loves you means something.
Well, I think it's pretty obvious
that he's not taking it back this time.
Oh, no, he's not gonna take it back.
He is gonna drag this thing
on and on and on
until you get disgusted and die.
But like a cockroach,
I was here long before you,
and I'll be here long after you're gone.
Oh, Max, you know how happy you made
me that you told me you loved me?
But don't you think it's time
we went on to the next level?
You know, I'm not gonna be 69 forever.
Now, Miss Fine
Franny,
we can't just jump into this.
I'm awfully worried about the children.
First of all,
we can't jump.
Period.
Second of all,
whose children are you worried about?
Yours, theirs, or theirs?
Coming through.
I'm coming through.
Round you go, round you go, buddy.
Come on, little buddy. Come on back here.
Just got away from you
a little bit, that's all.
Just got a little away from him.
Hello, hell--
C.C., I could have saved you the trip.
I'm not going to any party for Cats.
Oh, Maxwell.
Come on. How many shows
hit a billion performances?
Why don't you take your husband?
No, I don't wanna go with her.
One drunken stupor in 2006,
and I'm still paying for it.
You see?
Even they're married.
You know, I am not gonna
wait around forever.
I'm telling you, mister,
I give it another three years, and then
I am out of here.
Miss Fine? Miss Fine?
Oh, thank God.
What's wrong?
Niles.
Do you think that it's possible
that Mr. Sheffield told me
that he loves me
just to string me along forever?
Oh, no.
Although, he isn't very good
with commitment.
I'm still on a week-to-week.
No, this is ridiculous.
Miss Babcock is out of her mind.
I'm not listening to her.
But you know what?
If she asks you out for drinks
in the year 2006,
don't go.
Niles, Niles. Come here.
I want to tell you something.
Niles, can you keep a secret?
Well, I'm good until I meet
another person.
Look, I'm serious.
This concerns Miss Fine.
No. You're not going to disappoint
her again?
Not unless you think she would
be disappointed by this.
Oh, sir.
Sir, it's beautiful.
This is the happiest day of my life.
You know, it's funny how you picture it,
but you're never really prepared for it.
-Do you think she'll like it?
-Oh, my God, she'll be speechless.
Well, maybe I should give it
to her now, then.
Seriously Niles, I want your word
that you won't say anything.
On my honor, sir. I won't say a word,
I swear.
-And sir, congratulations.
-Thank you, Niles.
Yes.
Niles?
What happened-- Did Miss Babcock die?
No. No.
Better.
Well, not better, but good.
What? What?
I can't say a word.
Two words. Okay, good, good, good.
First word. Yes. What?
Eye. Eye. Okay, good.
Second word, wow.
Eye crud. I got a cold in my eye.
Eye-- Eye boogers. Eye goo.
Eye goo, eye goo. Okay.
Sounds like eye goo. Eye goo.
Eye joo. Eye joo.
I'm a Jew. I'm a Jew.
No? No, no, no.
Eye, eye joo, eye boo, eye goo.
-Eye do. I do? He does?
-He do!
Yes?
I'm getting married.
Sorry, miss, you got the wrong number.
Ma, it's me.
-Mr. Sheffield's gonna propose.
-Oh, my God. I'm so happy.
Hold on, I'm getting beeped.
Ma, don't disconnect. Hello?
Mrs. Fine, I think you ordered
too much food.
You want four orders of ribs?
You know, I could take my business
across the street to Mr. Lee.
He's not judgmental.
I'm sorry, I can't talk now.
My daughter's getting proposed to.
-Get out of town.
-Hold, please. I have another call.
Hello?
Mr. Chung, what's taking so long?
I ordered an hour ago.
Hang on, lady. I'm talking to Sylvia Fine.
Her daughter is about to get proposed to.
What?
-Sylvia.
-Oh, hi, Ma. Guess what?
Mr. Sheffield is gonna pop the question.
I hope you told him no. It'll kill Franny.
Hang on a second. I'm getting beeped.
Oy, this thing is like
Grand Central Station today.
-Hello?
-It's Rabbi Margulies.
Mazel tov on your daughter.
By the way, I'm not accusing,
but we found Raisinets in the organ bay.
-Sheffield residence.
-Niles, is it true?
Let's just hope he doesn't take it back.
Ma, you disconnected me.
What I was going to tell you was
it's a big secret. I'm not even
supposed to know yet.
Mamele, please.
Who am I gonna tell?
He's coming.
Miss Fine, there's something
I wanted to ask you.
Yes?
I wanted to ask if you'd like
to have dinner tonight.
All right. How about Italian?
No. This is a rather special occasion.
Yes, I've booked the Rainbow Room,
so why don't you ask your family
to join us?
I think they should all be there.
Now, I'm going to be tied up
at the theater till about 7:30,
-...so, I'll see you here about 8.
-Eight o'clock it is.
I'll get that. Unless it's a surprise
you don't want-- He's gone.
-Hi.
-I'm so happy for you.
-Ma told you?
-No.
I heard it from Mr. Chung
at the Rickshaw Hunan Palace.
By the way, he sent this.
Congratulations.
I'm technically not even
supposed to know myself yet.
Mr. Sheffield wants to pop the question
in front of everyone at the Rainbow
Room. You're invited. Tonight.
Fran, after all this time,
I can't believe he's finally
going to pop the question.
-I know.
-Well, to tell you the truth,
-I was worried he'd never really do it.
-I know.
Quite frankly, it was getting
pretty pathetic--
I know, Val. Now, would you just
act surprised?
Not now.
Show me the love, baby.
You're switched on, you're smashing.
Oh, behave.
Brighton, I want you
to get every angle to capture this--
Higher, honey. I want you
to capture happy, not hippy.
Ma, Yetta.
-I can't believe it.
-Can you believe it?
He was so young.
No one died, Ma.
Fran is gonna get proposed to.
Oh, thank God.
Finally, these three kids
will have a father.
Niles. Oh, I can't believe
this night is finally here.
I only wish Miss Babcock
were around to share in the joy.
-Hello, hello.
-Thank you.
So, Niles, what is the emergency?
You have all been the victim
of a hostile makeover.
Now, listen, everyone.
When Mr. Sheffield springs it on me,
I want you to act like you never
heard it before.
Just be really surprised.
Be very convincing.
Hear what?
i.e.
Fran, can't we take our coats off?
It's been half an hour.
How much longer do we have to wait?
No one has waited as long as I have.
Leave the coat on.
Nanny Fine, you know,
maybe you should take up knitting.
Maxwell's gonna need warm socks
for those cold feet.
You know, I know what you're getting at,
but he's not going to be
backing out this time.
He'll be here.
That man loves me.
I feel it in my heart of hearts.
Swear you saw that ring.
Hello? Relax, it's him.
Fran, I know I'm running late,
but I'm gonna need
a little more time here. There's--
There's just one more thing I have to do.
Okay, honey.
Don't worry. We'll be here... waiting.
Nanny Fine, don't be depressed.
At least Maxwell gave you a ring.
Ring.
Well, Sara, my love...
You know you'll always be in my heart.
You were my first love.
And you're the mother of our children.
And nothing can ever change that.
But...
I've met someone very special.
And I love her a great deal.
And the children are crazy about her.
I think you'd like her.
You know, in many ways,
she reminds me of...
Nobody you've ever met.
I think you'll be very happy for us.
-Hey, how's it going, Mr. Sheffield?
-Well, Jake, congratulate me.
I'm about to ask my nanny to marry me.
The one with the voice?
What voice?
You're in love.
Good night, Jake.
-Excuse me. You got the time?
-Yes, 8:15.
You don't really want to know
the time, do you?
They did such a good job on him.
He looks like he's just sleeping
peacefully.
Yetta, Yetta, he's not dead.
It's always hardest for the young ones
to accept.
Sammy and I sent that.
Look, Yetta...
It's the nicest one.
He'll be here, Ma.
He wouldn't do this to me.
Sweetheart, you know
you can always come home.
We'll redo your room exactly like it was.
I even saved your old
Flashdance comforter set.
The one with the two pillow shams
that say "What a feeling?"
Nanny Fine.
Listen, I packed a few of your things
to make the transition easier.
Next, jackets, sweaters, and slutty
skirts.
No, Ma. No, I know him.
He loves me, and he would have
been here by now.
Something must have happened to him.
Something must be wrong.
I've gotta go find him.
Mr. Sheffield?
Mr. Sheffield?
Oh, my God.
-Mr. Sheffield.
-Miss Fine.
-Are you hurt? What happened?
-Oh, I got mugged.
-No.
-I was on my way home to you, and--
I'm sorry I'm so late.
That's okay. As long as you're all right,
who cares?
-I should have fought back harder.
-No, no.
They say you never fight back.
Just give them what they want.
Don't argue, don't get aggressive--
-They got the ring.
-I'll kill them.
I mean, I mean, what ring?
Fran, I wanted tonight to be
the most romantic night of your life.
-I know.
-I wanted--
Wait a minute. Wait, there has to be...
Yeah, here we go.
Wait, wait.
-Fran.
-Yes?
Will you marry me?
Max.
You know, it's all so sudden.
Well, will you?
What do you think?
I'm getting married.
Thank you so much for coming
all the way to Koorestan
just to say you love me, Max.
Now, you haven't said it in New York yet,
so say it again.
Fran, aren't you getting
kind of tired of hearing it?
Or is that just me?
There you go, sweetheart.
-Fran?
-Yes?
I love you.
Hi, everyone.
We're home.
And guess what?
Your father has something
he wants to share with you all.
I've told Miss Fine I love her.
-Yeah, wonderful.
-What else is new?
Oh, yes, I didn't take it back.
Oh, congratulations, Miss Fine.
That's wonderful news.
Shall I get you a fork?
-What for?
-To stick in yourself. You're done.
She was working in a bridal shop
In Flushing, Queens
'Till her boyfriend kicked her out
In one of those crushing scenes
What was she to do, where was she to go?
She was out on her fanny
So over the bridge from Flushing
To the Sheffields' door
She was there to sell makeup
But the father saw more
She had style, she had flair She was there
That's how she became the Nanny
Who would have guessed
That the girl we described
Was just exactly what
The doctor prescribed?
-Now the father finds her beguiling
-Watch out, C.C.
-And the kids are actually smiling
-Such joie de vivre!
She's the lady in red
When everybody else is wearing tan
The flashy girl from Flushing
The Nanny named Fran
Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.
Niles.
You want to see something sickening?
Well, that was fun. Now what?
All right, knock it off.
I'm sorry, C.C.
Miss Fine, would you please try
to conduct yourself
a little more professionally?
-No, you conduct yourself first.
-No, I asked you first.
-No, no, no.
-I asked you first.
-You, you, you.
-No, no, no.
-You, you, you.
-Stop it, stop it.
No, stop it. C.C.--
C.C. I do apologize. Now, what was it
you wanted to say?
You mean, besides "yuck"?
Maxwell, we have business
to attend to other than
playing kissy-face with the help.
Come on, Miss Babcock.
I'm not really that much help.
You know, I'm really going to miss you.
I've grown accustomed to your waist.
Do you know what is so sad?
I mean, besides the fact that you sleep
in Brighton's old bed.
Maxwell is gonna worm his way
out of this like always.
Nanny Fine is headed for such a fall.
Oh, God.
I don't want to be around to see that.
Actually, I do.
Here's my beeper number.
Fran, this thing with you and Dad
is so romantic.
I just hope that the same thing
happens to me someday.
Well, except for the fact
that I'd become a cleaning lady, and
wait around for six years for the man
that I love to finally make a move.
I know. It's like a fairy tale.
Nanny Fine. Cute coat.
How many Muppets had to die for that?
You know, I can understand
you being bitter,
but honey, when you stay
too long at the fair,
a man loses respect.
Another three years, and I was
out that door myself.
You know, Nanny Fine,
I think it is so precious
how you think Maxwell's saying
he loves you means something.
Well, I think it's pretty obvious
that he's not taking it back this time.
Oh, no, he's not gonna take it back.
He is gonna drag this thing
on and on and on
until you get disgusted and die.
But like a cockroach,
I was here long before you,
and I'll be here long after you're gone.
Oh, Max, you know how happy you made
me that you told me you loved me?
But don't you think it's time
we went on to the next level?
You know, I'm not gonna be 69 forever.
Now, Miss Fine
Franny,
we can't just jump into this.
I'm awfully worried about the children.
First of all,
we can't jump.
Period.
Second of all,
whose children are you worried about?
Yours, theirs, or theirs?
Coming through.
I'm coming through.
Round you go, round you go, buddy.
Come on, little buddy. Come on back here.
Just got away from you
a little bit, that's all.
Just got a little away from him.
Hello, hell--
C.C., I could have saved you the trip.
I'm not going to any party for Cats.
Oh, Maxwell.
Come on. How many shows
hit a billion performances?
Why don't you take your husband?
No, I don't wanna go with her.
One drunken stupor in 2006,
and I'm still paying for it.
You see?
Even they're married.
You know, I am not gonna
wait around forever.
I'm telling you, mister,
I give it another three years, and then
I am out of here.
Miss Fine? Miss Fine?
Oh, thank God.
What's wrong?
Niles.
Do you think that it's possible
that Mr. Sheffield told me
that he loves me
just to string me along forever?
Oh, no.
Although, he isn't very good
with commitment.
I'm still on a week-to-week.
No, this is ridiculous.
Miss Babcock is out of her mind.
I'm not listening to her.
But you know what?
If she asks you out for drinks
in the year 2006,
don't go.
Niles, Niles. Come here.
I want to tell you something.
Niles, can you keep a secret?
Well, I'm good until I meet
another person.
Look, I'm serious.
This concerns Miss Fine.
No. You're not going to disappoint
her again?
Not unless you think she would
be disappointed by this.
Oh, sir.
Sir, it's beautiful.
This is the happiest day of my life.
You know, it's funny how you picture it,
but you're never really prepared for it.
-Do you think she'll like it?
-Oh, my God, she'll be speechless.
Well, maybe I should give it
to her now, then.
Seriously Niles, I want your word
that you won't say anything.
On my honor, sir. I won't say a word,
I swear.
-And sir, congratulations.
-Thank you, Niles.
Yes.
Niles?
What happened-- Did Miss Babcock die?
No. No.
Better.
Well, not better, but good.
What? What?
I can't say a word.
Two words. Okay, good, good, good.
First word. Yes. What?
Eye. Eye. Okay, good.
Second word, wow.
Eye crud. I got a cold in my eye.
Eye-- Eye boogers. Eye goo.
Eye goo, eye goo. Okay.
Sounds like eye goo. Eye goo.
Eye joo. Eye joo.
I'm a Jew. I'm a Jew.
No? No, no, no.
Eye, eye joo, eye boo, eye goo.
-Eye do. I do? He does?
-He do!
Yes?
I'm getting married.
Sorry, miss, you got the wrong number.
Ma, it's me.
-Mr. Sheffield's gonna propose.
-Oh, my God. I'm so happy.
Hold on, I'm getting beeped.
Ma, don't disconnect. Hello?
Mrs. Fine, I think you ordered
too much food.
You want four orders of ribs?
You know, I could take my business
across the street to Mr. Lee.
He's not judgmental.
I'm sorry, I can't talk now.
My daughter's getting proposed to.
-Get out of town.
-Hold, please. I have another call.
Hello?
Mr. Chung, what's taking so long?
I ordered an hour ago.
Hang on, lady. I'm talking to Sylvia Fine.
Her daughter is about to get proposed to.
What?
-Sylvia.
-Oh, hi, Ma. Guess what?
Mr. Sheffield is gonna pop the question.
I hope you told him no. It'll kill Franny.
Hang on a second. I'm getting beeped.
Oy, this thing is like
Grand Central Station today.
-Hello?
-It's Rabbi Margulies.
Mazel tov on your daughter.
By the way, I'm not accusing,
but we found Raisinets in the organ bay.
-Sheffield residence.
-Niles, is it true?
Let's just hope he doesn't take it back.
Ma, you disconnected me.
What I was going to tell you was
it's a big secret. I'm not even
supposed to know yet.
Mamele, please.
Who am I gonna tell?
He's coming.
Miss Fine, there's something
I wanted to ask you.
Yes?
I wanted to ask if you'd like
to have dinner tonight.
All right. How about Italian?
No. This is a rather special occasion.
Yes, I've booked the Rainbow Room,
so why don't you ask your family
to join us?
I think they should all be there.
Now, I'm going to be tied up
at the theater till about 7:30,
-...so, I'll see you here about 8.
-Eight o'clock it is.
I'll get that. Unless it's a surprise
you don't want-- He's gone.
-Hi.
-I'm so happy for you.
-Ma told you?
-No.
I heard it from Mr. Chung
at the Rickshaw Hunan Palace.
By the way, he sent this.
Congratulations.
I'm technically not even
supposed to know myself yet.
Mr. Sheffield wants to pop the question
in front of everyone at the Rainbow
Room. You're invited. Tonight.
Fran, after all this time,
I can't believe he's finally
going to pop the question.
-I know.
-Well, to tell you the truth,
-I was worried he'd never really do it.
-I know.
Quite frankly, it was getting
pretty pathetic--
I know, Val. Now, would you just
act surprised?
Not now.
Show me the love, baby.
You're switched on, you're smashing.
Oh, behave.
Brighton, I want you
to get every angle to capture this--
Higher, honey. I want you
to capture happy, not hippy.
Ma, Yetta.
-I can't believe it.
-Can you believe it?
He was so young.
No one died, Ma.
Fran is gonna get proposed to.
Oh, thank God.
Finally, these three kids
will have a father.
Niles. Oh, I can't believe
this night is finally here.
I only wish Miss Babcock
were around to share in the joy.
-Hello, hello.
-Thank you.
So, Niles, what is the emergency?
You have all been the victim
of a hostile makeover.
Now, listen, everyone.
When Mr. Sheffield springs it on me,
I want you to act like you never
heard it before.
Just be really surprised.
Be very convincing.
Hear what?
i.e.
Fran, can't we take our coats off?
It's been half an hour.
How much longer do we have to wait?
No one has waited as long as I have.
Leave the coat on.
Nanny Fine, you know,
maybe you should take up knitting.
Maxwell's gonna need warm socks
for those cold feet.
You know, I know what you're getting at,
but he's not going to be
backing out this time.
He'll be here.
That man loves me.
I feel it in my heart of hearts.
Swear you saw that ring.
Hello? Relax, it's him.
Fran, I know I'm running late,
but I'm gonna need
a little more time here. There's--
There's just one more thing I have to do.
Okay, honey.
Don't worry. We'll be here... waiting.
Nanny Fine, don't be depressed.
At least Maxwell gave you a ring.
Ring.
Well, Sara, my love...
You know you'll always be in my heart.
You were my first love.
And you're the mother of our children.
And nothing can ever change that.
But...
I've met someone very special.
And I love her a great deal.
And the children are crazy about her.
I think you'd like her.
You know, in many ways,
she reminds me of...
Nobody you've ever met.
I think you'll be very happy for us.
-Hey, how's it going, Mr. Sheffield?
-Well, Jake, congratulate me.
I'm about to ask my nanny to marry me.
The one with the voice?
What voice?
You're in love.
Good night, Jake.
-Excuse me. You got the time?
-Yes, 8:15.
You don't really want to know
the time, do you?
They did such a good job on him.
He looks like he's just sleeping
peacefully.
Yetta, Yetta, he's not dead.
It's always hardest for the young ones
to accept.
Sammy and I sent that.
Look, Yetta...
It's the nicest one.
He'll be here, Ma.
He wouldn't do this to me.
Sweetheart, you know
you can always come home.
We'll redo your room exactly like it was.
I even saved your old
Flashdance comforter set.
The one with the two pillow shams
that say "What a feeling?"
Nanny Fine.
Listen, I packed a few of your things
to make the transition easier.
Next, jackets, sweaters, and slutty
skirts.
No, Ma. No, I know him.
He loves me, and he would have
been here by now.
Something must have happened to him.
Something must be wrong.
I've gotta go find him.
Mr. Sheffield?
Mr. Sheffield?
Oh, my God.
-Mr. Sheffield.
-Miss Fine.
-Are you hurt? What happened?
-Oh, I got mugged.
-No.
-I was on my way home to you, and--
I'm sorry I'm so late.
That's okay. As long as you're all right,
who cares?
-I should have fought back harder.
-No, no.
They say you never fight back.
Just give them what they want.
Don't argue, don't get aggressive--
-They got the ring.
-I'll kill them.
I mean, I mean, what ring?
Fran, I wanted tonight to be
the most romantic night of your life.
-I know.
-I wanted--
Wait a minute. Wait, there has to be...
Yeah, here we go.
Wait, wait.
-Fran.
-Yes?
Will you marry me?
Max.
You know, it's all so sudden.
Well, will you?
What do you think?
I'm getting married.