Come Home Soon
It was a regular day at the Sheffield house in California. Kids, talking or fighting, Niles and CC sneaking kisses when they were suppose to be working Max working in the office and Fran reading her new "Cosmo" magazine. Then all of a sudden a familiar voice and saying was heard coming from the office.
"Fran! Come Here!"
As soon as she heard her name she put down the magazine and got up walking to the office a little afraid of what she had done. Once she was in the office she said while only sticking her head in, "Uh-o, wha I do?" Maxwell just laughed and said, "Nothing, now come here" he said patting the area of his desk that was always reserved for her, "come sit, talk." Fran looked at him worriedly "Uh-o what'd ya do?"
He smiled and said, "Guess what?" "You and me are going on a cruise?" she asked. "No better…" Fran interrupted him like always, "Oh really what's better than spending time with your beautiful wife?" Max ignored her. "They're opening well, working on a new play, that's suppose to be a big hit and they want Sheffield-Babcock productions to be apart of it!" Fran smiled and hugged him "Oh honey that's terrific! Not more terrific than a cruise, but its good."
Max pulled away from Fran a little, "The only thing is, it's in New York." Fran pulled away a little too "Eh honey we're in California not New York." Maxwell let go of Fran all together and so did Fran, they both knew a fight could break through soon. "Well that's why I'll be going while you stay here with the children." He said sitting on his chair, "But we're gonna be like…" Fran tried to count all the states that would be in between them and was unsuccessful, "a lot of states away!"
Max walked over to her again and wrapped his arms around her, "I know, but think about, all the money I'll be making and all the pretty things you can buy." Fran's sad look soon turned into a think look and then after awhile of thinking she finally said "Well what are ya doing in here go pack!" he laughed "Oh but honey how are ya gonna break the news to Niles and CC they're gonna be separated for their anniversary." Max looked a little scared and uncomfortable "Well…um…you see darling…CC's not going. My God you're beautiful."
"Nice try. Why are you going and CC isn't?" Fran asked putting her hands on her hips.
"Well because of her reputation she has there, people are still afraid of her, and this play is supposed to be a big hit."
Fran put her arms down from her hips, "Oh alright honey." Maxwell kissed her cheek and said, "Oh thank you sweetheart." Fran pulled away after a second and asked, "Wait a minute ya never did say how long it was gonna be?" "Oh, not very long, about two months." And after saying that he left the office leaving Fran alone, "Wha!" she left the room chasing after him and into the kitchen where Niles and CC were. "Well this is a change in roles." Niles said to his wife as they watched the couple run up the stairs.