The Nanny: A Royal Scare!
INT. SHEFFIELD'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
FRAN FINE is sitting on the couch, flipping through a stack of magazines. MAXWELL SHEFFIELD enters from the kitchen, looking preoccupied.
MAXWELL: Fran, I need your help. My cousin Quentin Sheffield has just arrived from England, and it appears he's gotten lost somewhere in New York.
FRAN: (stands up) Oh, Mr. Sheffield! How am I supposed to find him? Did he say where he was going?
MAXWELL: No, but he gave me this. (shows a letter) It's an invitation to a secret social event, but I have no idea how to interpret it.
FRAN: (gasps) It’s like a mystery! Why, I used to love mysteries. Let me see!
INT. BUNKER'S DINER - DAY
MAGGIE and BRIGHTON are sitting in a booth when CC walks in.
CC: Maggie, Brighton, did your father tell you about his lost cousin yet?
BRIGHTON: Yeah, he mentioned something about it.
MAGGIE: (looking worried) Will he miss an important event or something, CC?
CC: (smirking) No, not important, my dear. He’s in line for the British throne – no big deal on this side of the pond.
BRIGHTON: (suddenly interested) Wait, what?!
INT. SHEFFIELD'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
FRAN: (examining the letter) Did Quentin say anything about the invitation?
MAXWELL: Well, he did call me about an h and some pigeons.
FRAN: Pigeons? Hold on, I've got it! (snaps her fingers) He's at Stumpy's Pigeons! You know, on Hudson Street!
MAXWELL: Really, Fran? That seems far-fetched, even for Quentin.
INT. SHEFFIELD'S DINING ROOM - NIGHT
The whole family sits at the dinner table, eagerly awaiting news about Quentin. FRAN bursts in.
FRAN: Guess who I found at Stumpy’s... Five pigeons later.
As QUENTIN SHEFFIELD enters, everyone gasps at his uncanny resemblance to MAXWELL.
CC: (utterly flabbergasted) W-What sorcery is this?!
TO BE CONTINUED
The Nanny: A Blast from the Past
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Fran is dusting the mantle while the Sheffield children, MAGGIE, BRIGHTON, and GRACIE, are seated on the couch. Their father, MAXWELL, storms into the room, looking flustered.
MAXWELL
(angry)
That blasted high school reunion letter! I can't believe it's been thirty years!
FRAN
(sarcastic)
Oh, thirty years ain't so bad, Mr. Sheffield. I mean look at me, I still got it.
MAGGIE
(smiling)
Dad, why don't you just go and have a good time?
MAXWELL
No, that's quite impossible. I haven't spoken to most of those people in decades. Besides, I've nothing to wear!
Frantically, NILES, the long-suffering butler, enters the room.
NILES
(panicked)
Sir! I just found this photo album of you in high school. It's quite...eye-opening.
MAXWELL
(skeptical)
The only eye-opening part will be me realizing that time did not age everyone like fine wine...
NILES
(shaking his head)
Oh, no sir. I assure you, it did not.
Excited, the children snatch the photo album and begin flipping through the photos.
BRIGHTON
(laughing)
Is that...you, Dad?
GRACIE
(looking puzzled)
Wait until CC sees this!
FRAN
(laughing)
Now, see Mr. Sheffield, that's what reunions are for! A little reminiscing, a little poking fun...
Feeling inspired, MAXWELL puffs out his chest and dramatically walks over to the mantle.
MAXWELL
(resigned)
Fine, I'll go. But only if the lot of you attend as well. I'll need backup!
MAGGIE
(excited)
This could be fun!
BRIGHTON
(sarcastic)
Fun? Watching Dad get teased by old classmates? Count me in!
GRACIE
(enthusiastic)
I want to learn EVERYTHING about Dad's mysterious past!
FRAN
(grinning)
Alright, Sheffields, looks like we're taking a blast to the past!
TO BE CONTINUED
The Nanny's Big Break
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Fran Fine (FRAN) enters the room, dressed in one of her outlandish outfits. The Sheffield children, Maggie (MAGGIE), Brighton (BRIGHTON), and Gracie (GRACIE) are sprawled on the couch, looking bored.
FRAN: (singing) Good moooorning, everybody!
GRACIE: Morning, Fran.
MAGGIE: (sighs) Still no luck on finding a summer camp we can all agree on, huh?
BRIGHTON: I told you, I'm not going to some nerdy science camp!
FRAN: Alright, alright. Listen up, kids, 'cause do I have some news for you. I just heard from my cousin about this amaaazing new summer camp. It's got something for everyone – sports, arts, science, you name it!
GRACIE: That sounds perfect!
MAGGIE: Yeah, but can we afford something like that?
FRAN: Well, that's where your fabulous Daddy comes in!
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - DINING ROOM - DAY
Maxwell Sheffield (MAXWELL), Niles the butler (NILES), and C.C. Babcock (C.C.) are seated at the dining table, going over paperwork.
FRAN: (bursting in) Maxwell! I found the perfect summer camp for the kids!
MAXWELL: (smiling) Fran, that's wonderful! Tell me all about it.
FRAN: Well, it's this beautiful place upstate, with every activity you can imagine. They've even got a stage for lil' Gracie to perform on!
MAXWELL: (looking at papers) How much does it cost?
FRAN: (avoiding eye contact) Uh, well, it's a little on the pricey side, but you know what they say, 'Ya get what ya pay for!' (laughs)
MAXWELL: (reluctantly) If it will make the children happy, we'll make it work.
NILES: (smirking) Perhaps Miss Babcock could join them. She might enjoy the company of other shrieking campers.
C.C.: (rolling her eyes) Very funny, Niles.
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - FOYER - DAY
The children and Fran are gathering their luggage and calling out their last minute needs.
GRACIE: I can't find my favorite hat!
FRAN: Did you check your closet? I bet Niles snuck it in there when he was tidying up.
MAGGIE: (hugging Fran) Thank you for finding this camp, Fran!
FRAN: (smiling) Anything for my favorite kids!
As they all head to the door together, Fran turns back, looking strangely somber.
FRAN: (whispering) You know, I have a sneaking suspicion that things are about to change in a big way.
She takes a deep breath, puts on her sunglasses, and they all head out the door.
TO BE CONTINUED
The Nanny: Sunday at the Synagogue
INT. SHEFFIELD HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Fran is flipping through a stack of COLORFUL FLYERS that depict various events being held at the local synagogue. Meanwhile, Maxwell and C.C. are discussing an upcoming Broadway production.
FRAN
Look at all these events at the synagogue, Mr. Sheffield! They have bagel breakfasts, movie nights, and singles mixers all in one week!
MAXWELL
(rolls his eyes, smiles)
Fran, how many events can one possibly attend in a week? And what happened to the good old days when one simply went to the synagogue to confess their sins and feed their conscience?
FRAN
No, Mr. Sheffield, that's at church. In the synagogue, the conscience is fed well...with pastrami!
C.C. (feigning interest)
Really, Fran? You attend all these mixers and events?
FRAN
Well, I didn't before, but now that I'm single again, I have to start keeping an eye out for eligible bachelors, you know?
NILES enters carrying a TRAY of TEA and COOKIES.
NILES
(smirking)
If only there were a place to meet eligible men in this very house.
Maxwell shoots him a glare.
C.C. (laughs)
Yes, Fran, perhaps we can join you on this exciting venture!
Just then, MAGGIE and BRIGHTON enter, followed by GRACIE, who carries a BOOK.
MAGGIE
Wow, Fran, are you actually joining a singles mixer?
BRIGHTON
Hey, maybe we'll get a new dad out of it!
Gracie holds up the book:
GRACIE
Actually, I'm doing a research project on different religious practices. Can we all go to the synagogue with you?
FRAN (grinning)
Sure, the more, the merrier! I'll go ask your father.
INT. SHEFFIELD HOUSE - MAXWELL'S STUDY - DAY
Fran approaches Maxwell who is seated at his elegant wooden desk.
FRAN
Mr. Sheffield, Gracie wants to do a school project and she'd like to visit the synagogue with me. Why don't we all go this Sunday?
MAXWELL (hesitant)
Fran...I appreciate your enthusiasm, but religion isn't exactly a subject we often discuss in this house.
FRAN
(realizing)
Oh, I see...sorry, Mr. Sheffield, I didn't mean to intrude.
MAXWELL (sighs)
No, Fran, it's not that. You bring a light into this house that we often forget exists. I'm just...worried about the children. With everything going on, I don't want them to feel...lost.
FRAN (smiling)
Well, Mr. Sheffield, maybe a little religion isn't such a bad idea. And if they decide it's not for them, that's fine too! But if it helps them find their path, that's all that matters.
Maxwell is touched by her sentiment.
MAXWELL
Alright, Fran. We'll give it a shot.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Nanny: A Fine Business Venture
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Fran Fine bursts through the front door, grinning from ear to ear. Niles the butler enters from another room.
FRAN
Niles, Niles, Niles! You won't believe what just happened to me!
NILES
(smirking)
You finally found someone willing to adopt you from the nanny market?
Fran scoffs and waves him off.
FRAN
No, even better! I got us the perfect opportunity for a business venture.
Niles raises an eyebrow, intrigued.
NILES
Well, don't keep me in suspense, Miss Fine!
The Sheffield family gathers around as Fran lets them in on her idea.
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
The Sheffield family and Fran are sitting around the table, enjoying dinner. Everyone is chatting.
MAGGIE
(eyes sparkling)
So, Fran, tell us more about this business venture!
FRAN
Well, I met this fabulous lady who said she'd love to have us design and sell a special line of classy, yet quirky, accessories!
MAXWELL
(intrigued)
That sounds... interesting.
C.C. walks into the room, overhearing the conversation.
C.C.
(with a dismissive laugh)
Please, as if you could make anything classy.
FRAN
(sticking her tongue out)
Oh yeah? Well, I'll have you know that I already have a meeting planned with this fabulous lady and a few other people that are involved in the fashion industry. Even Maxwell believes in me, don't you, Max?
MAXWELL
(smiling)
Of course, Fran! Can't wait to see what you come up with.
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - FRAN'S BEDROOM - DAY
Fran is trying on different outfits, weighing herself on the scale and examining herself in the mirror.
NILES
(knocking on the door)
Miss Fine, are you ready to go? We don't want to be late for the meeting.
FRAN
(confidently)
Almost ready, Niles. I've got a good feeling about this!
INT. MEETING ROOM - DAY
Fran, Niles, and the fashion executives gather around a table as Fran excitedly presents her accessory line ideas.
EXECUTIVE 1
(raising an eyebrow)
Interesting... but do you have any experience in the fashion industry, Miss Fine?
FRAN
(smiling widely)
Well, honey, it's not like I was born with this fabulous style, I had to learn it somewhere!
NILES
(smiling)
She has an eye for style and a creative vision that's hard to find elsewhere.
The executives are nodding, starting to warm up to the idea.
TO BE CONTINUED
The Nanny Reunion
INT. FINE RESIDENCE - KITCHEN - DAY
Fran Fine, wearing a vibrant, eye-catching outfit, is preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Niles, the butler, quietly enters and surveys the mess.
NILES:
Oh dear, what culinary catastrophe have we got today, Miss Fine?
FRAN:
Niles, don't be so dramatic. I'm just making some scrambled eggs for Gracie.
NILES:
I never knew eggs required a cyclone.
Fran playfully sticks her tongue out at Niles.
INT. FINE RESIDENCE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Maxwell Sheffield sits on the couch, reading the latest edition of Variety magazine. He hears a commotion from the kitchen and rolls his eyes.
MAXWELL:
What on earth is Fran doing in there?
Maggie and Brighton enter the room, talking and laughing.
MAGGIE:
Oh, Dad, you know Fran. She's just trying to make breakfast for Gracie.
BRIGHTON:
You mean destroy the kitchen.
INT. FINE RESIDENCE - KITCHEN - DAY
Fran is scrambling the eggs when Gracie enters the room.
GRACIE:
I'm excited for breakfast, Fran!
FRAN:
Oh, you're just in time, sweetie.
Gracie takes a seat at the kitchen table.
FRAN:
Voilà! Here you go, scrambled eggs a la Fran.
NILES:
(whispers) I hope the fire department's on standby.
Maxwell enters the kitchen.
MAXWELL:
Fran, we have some news. Our wedding anniversary is coming up, and we would like to have a little gathering here at the house.
FRAN:
Oh, Mr. Sheffield. That's exciting! I'd love to help plan.
MAXWELL:
Well, actually, we were hoping to have a reunion of everyone from our old lives - friends, family, even some of the staff members from when we first got married.
Fran looks shocked.
NILES:
Like a trip down memory lane. How delightful.
FRAN:
(skeptical) Yeah, delightful.
INT. FINE RESIDENCE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Fran, Maxwell, and Niles are in the kitchen discussing the guest list for the party.
FRAN:
So, who else are you inviting from the old days?
MAXWELL:
Well, I was thinking about inviting my old nanny, Miss Babcock.
FRAN:
(nervous laugh) You don't say.
NILES:
This should be interesting.
A doorbell rings.
BRIGHTON (O.S.):
I'll get it!
INT. FINE RESIDENCE - FOYER - DAY
Brightness opens the door. Sylvia and Yetta enter.
FRAN:
(to Maxwell) Oh Mr. Sheffield, my mom and grandma are here. Maybe they can help us plan!
MAXWELL:
Well, it couldn't hurt.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Nanny: Back to the Past
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Fran Fine is sitting on the couch, flipping through a photo album. Bright looks from the past.
FRAN
(Max) Darling, look at these photos! Can you believe how much we've changed?
Mr. Sheffield enters the room, smirking at the old pictures.
MAXWELL
Oh my, Fran. You haven't aged a day since we met!
Fran rolls her eyes, playfully.
FRAN
Oh, you're just saying that. But look at the kids! They've all grown up so fast!
INT. KITCHEN - DAY
Gracie, now a young adult, sits at the table munching on toast.
GRACIE
(rolling her eyes)
I'm telling you, Niles. I need a break from this psychology major! My mind is going crazy analyzing everyone's actions.
Niles finishes preparing a tray and heads into the living room.
NILES
(sarcastic)
Yes, Miss Gracie. It's rather burdensome to understand human nature.
INT. LIVING ROOM - DAY
Cecee enters the front door carrying a newspaper.
CECEE
(gloating)
Well, well, well, look what I found!
She shows them the newspaper. Its headline reads: 'High School Reunion: Big Event Tomorrow!'
FRAN
(confused)
Flushing High reunion? What a surprise!
MAXWELL
(smiling)
Well, you should go, Fran. It might be fun to see everyone from back then.
FRAN
(encouraged)
You know what, you're right! But only if you come with me.
MAXWELL
(nodding)
Of course, darling!
INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT
Niles, Cecee, Fran, and Maxwell are sitting at the table, discussing the upcoming reunion.
CECEE
(grinning)
I can't believe YOU were the most popular girl in school, Fran.
FRAN
(mocking)
And what were you, Miss Thang? Queen of the chess club?
The two glare at each other before sharing a laugh.
NILES
(genuine)
The times have changed, but the friendship remains the same. It will be fascinating to see the past come to life at the reunion.
MAXWELL
(with a smile)
Indeed. It'll be like stepping back into a different world.
INT. SHEFFIELD'S KITCHEN - DAY
While everyone is finishing breakfast, Fran stands up to leave.
FRAN
(excited)
Oh! I've got to go buy the perfect outfit for tonight's reunion! See y'all later!
Everyone waves her goodbye as she leaves the room.
EXT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - DAY
Fran is about to step into her car but then realizes she's forgotten her purse.
FRAN
Fuhgeddaboudit! I can't forget you.
As she goes back inside, a UPS truck stops in front. The delivery man hands a mysterious package to Niles, who signs for it.
INT. SHEFFIELD MANSION - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Niles walks in with the mysterious package, addressed to Mr. Sheffield.
MAXWELL
(opening the package)
How peculiar, it's from an old college buddy of mine. He's a scientist now.
As Maxwell opens the package, a faint mist escapes, engulfing the room. The family starts to cough.
MAXWELL
(struggling)
Niles! Open the windows, hurry!
INT. FRAN'S BEDROOM - DAY
Cecee walks in, searching for Fran's makeup.
CECEE
What's all this commotion about?
Suddenly, the room starts to spin, and everyone grabs onto something for support. A large FLASH consumes the room.
INT. FRAN'S BEDROOM - DAY
As the light fades, they find themselves in Fran's old bedroom, back in the 1980s.
FRAN
(relieved)
Well, at least I found my purse.
MAXWELL
(confused)
Fran... what just happened?
Everyone exchanges confused looks as they realize they've been transported back in time.
TO BE CONTINUED
