Fran and Maxwell are preparing to welcome the babies. To help them get used to caring for newborns, they’ve been given two dummy twins to use during practice. Fran is excited, while Maxwell tries to remain calm in his usual composed manner.
Fran: Maxwell, do you see this? Two babies! Two little angels! We’re going to be baby-care experts!
Maxwell: Fran, they’re just dummy dolls.
Fran: You say “just dolls” as if they have no feelings. Look at these adorable faces! This baby certainly has better fashion sense than some of the adults I know.
Maxwell: Fran, they’re plastic dolls.
Fran: Plastic dolls need love, Maxwell. You need to learn to be gentler.
Maxwell: I’m a grown man. I can take care of two dummy babies for a few days.
Fran: You just said that in the voice of someone about to be defeated by a diaper.
Maxwell: I used to run a big company. I used to face stressful meetings, important decisions…
Fran: And now your biggest challenge is changing a baby who doesn’t resist.
Maxwell: I still think I have the advantage.
Fran: Alright, powerful Mr. Maxwell Sheffield. Let’s begin the first test: holding the baby.
Maxwell: Simple.
(Maxwell carefully lifts the dummy baby.)
Fran: Oh no, you’re holding it like a precious work of art.
Maxwell: I just want to make sure it’s safe.
Fran: Good. But when a real baby is born, it won’t stand still like this.
Maxwell: I know.
Fran: You really know?
Maxwell: Fran, I’ve read books.
Fran: You read books about raising children?
Maxwell: A few.
Fran: Maxwell Sheffield reads books about babies? Someone record this historic day.
(Fran gives Maxwell a second dummy.)
Fran: Now you have two.
Maxwell: Two at once?
Fran: Welcome to the world of parents.
Maxwell: I’m beginning to understand why people say parenting requires preparation.
Fran: That’s true. But do you know the best part?
Maxwell: What?
Fran: You won’t have to do it alone.
Maxwell: I know.
Fran: And so do I.
Maxwell: Fran…
Fran: What?
Maxwell: I think we’ll do well.
Fran: I think so too. Though you still need to practice changing diapers.
Maxwell: I was hoping you’d forget about that.
Fran: No way. I’ll never forget the moment Maxwell Sheffield, the man who once ran an empire, was afraid of a baby diaper.
Maxwell: I’m not afraid.
Fran: I just took three steps back when I saw it.
Maxwell: I’m assessing the situation.
Fran: Of course.
Maxwell: Fran?
Fran: Yes?
Maxwell: Thank you.
Fran: For what?
Maxwell: For making things so much more fun. I used to think having children was just a huge responsibility. But with you, it’s like an adventure.
Fran: Because that’s exactly what it will be.
Maxwell: An adventure with two babies?
Fran: And lots of crying, sleep deprivation, toys all over the house…
Maxwell: That sounds scary.
Fran: But there will also be lots of laughter, hugs, and moments we’ll never forget.
Maxwell: I think I’m ready.
Fran: Maxwell Sheffield says he’s ready to be a dad? That’s the biggest news of the day.
Maxwell: Fran…
Fran: Okay, okay. I’ll let you enjoy this moment.
Maxwell: Thank you.
Fran: But tomorrow we practice feeding.
Maxwell: Feeding?
Fran: Yes.
Maxwell: I feel like I just passed a test and immediately received a new one.
Fran: Welcome to parenthood, Maxwell.
The conversation between Fran and Maxwell perfectly captures the spirit of The Nanny: humorous, warm, and full of affection. Although Maxwell initially tries to control everything, and Fran often turns situations into a chaotic spectacle, they complement each other perfectly—and it is this difference that makes their journey to parenthood so memorable.