Disclaimer: I don't own any part of the Nanny…yet.

A/N I just love to put the ideas out there. Niles and CC are my favorite TV couple…This story is really out there. But it's fun…so stay with me…author's POV. R&R please! But remember peeps...its just a story.

Me and the Blue Eyed Butler

Chapter 1

I could hear the voices whispering and they were oddly familiar. Not like the voices I hear every day. Not my husband, that voice I know. It didn't sound like any of my kids either, which is really strange because they should all be at home. My mind was racing. I thought, "Why am I lying down? Oh crap…did I faint? I haven't done that in years!"

"Oy, I think she's waking up." The nasal voice made me wince a little but it was better than smelling salts to pull you out of a haze.

I blinked a little as I tried to open my eyes. "Where am I?" When I opened my eyes I'll admit I was a little frightened. I didn't recognize anything, until those deep blue eyes leaned over me. "Mr. Davis?" I whispered.

"Oh, no, Honey, this is Niles." The nasal voice didn't even try to whisper. That's when I recognized the voice.

"Fran?" My voice was louder than I intended.

They exchanged glances before her gaze returned to me. "I'm sorry, have we met?"

I tried to pull myself up and he helped me. He helped me and I almost fainted again. "Uh…" I couldn't speak…which, if you ask anyone who knows me, is a sight to behold. I was sitting on the 'Sheffield' sofa in the 'Sheffield den' in the 'Sheffield mansion' in Manhattan, NY. I looked between my two caregivers, 'Fran' and 'Niles'. "I'm sorry, I'm a little disoriented. How did I get here?"

"Niles found you passed out on the front steps and carried you inside." Fran answered flatly.

I can only imagine the look on my face as I glanced at him…Niles…Niles carried me inside. "Oh, God, then I am sorry. Send me the bill for your hernia surgery."

He and Fran both laughed genuinely. "I like her Niles…wait until she meets Miss Babcock." Fran elbowed him.

That's when he spoke. "Can I get you anything, Miss…?" He raised his eyebrows in that way he does that we all just love. He smiled his most sincere lopsided grin and my mind went literally blank.

"Uhm…it's uhm…Donna…you can call me…Donna." I heard myself say.

Fran wrinkled her brow. "Ya got a last name there, Donna."

"Uhm…" Geez think fast Donna… "Yeah…it's Brightmore." I actually laughed at myself for using the last name I usually give Niles in my stories, and I think for a minute they gave some thought to calling Dr. Bort. Wouldn't that have been a hoot? I finally decided I should try to stand up. "Fran…?" She nodded…of course she nodded. "I need to use the powder room." I start to move past her.

"Ok, Donna, I'll…show…ya…" She stands and is right behind me all the way to the powder room beneath the stairs. "Uh…Donna…how'd you know the powder room was there?"

I feel like CC when Max catches her yelling at Niles in the kitchen. "Oh…I toured the place next door once. It has a powder room under the stairs too. I just figured they were the same." I thought I was gonna be sick. They left me alone for a few minutes and when I emerged I nearly ran smack dab into Lauren…CC. Geez, this wasn't going to be easy. "Oh, excuse me."

"Who the hell are you?" I could hear Niles heading back in so I just decided to see where I was going to fit in while I was…visiting. "I'm the investor who has been waiting for over an hour to meet with Mr. Sheffield's assistant. I guess she decided my money wasn't any good." That's when he appeared to 'collect' me. "Ah…Niles, if you could be so good as to let Mr. Sheffield know that since his assistant feels I'm not worth her time that his show isn't worth my money…" I live for moments like this. Niles' eyebrows grazed the top of his head and I could see the smirk forming on his lips as CC looked like she did after that 'spontaneous' kiss in the office from the 'A Kiss is Just a Kiss' episode.

"Very good, Miss Brightmore, shall I show you out?" Niles was so on his game that day.

Before I could laugh, choke or comment in anyway, CC decided to speak. "Miss Brightmore! Of course, I'm sooooo sorry. I'm CC Babcock. Maxwell completely forgot to mention that he moved our meeting. I hope you can forgive me, it's been a very difficult morning." CC shot Niles her typical 'why didn't anyone tell me' look.

"Well, Miss Ballcock…" Niles nearly lost it when I dropped that little bomb and CC tossed him another evil glare. "I was just going to ask Niles here for a snack. I missed my lunch while I was waiting and I feel a like a little nosh. So, we'll have to speak later." Then I took Niles' arm…yes I did…and he led me into the kitchen.

"Hey…what's go you two laughin'?" Fran asked us as Niles escorted me into the Sheffield kitchen. It's at least season 5 because it was the new peach kitchen. But I still wasn't certain where…well, more like when I was at least within the show.

I needed more information. Then I saw the rock. Fran and Max were already married. Ok, good so now were into season 6, but still…Niles and CC didn't seem to be together yet.

"Miss Brightmore let one fly at Miss Babcock. I thought I'd die." Niles pulled the chair out for me and set about making me a 'little nosh'. "First, she told her that she was an investor who'd been kept waiting by Mr. Sheffield's 'assistant' so she wouldn't be investing. Then she called her 'Ballcock', I have to say I nearly lost it then. And lastly she said she was coming in for a little nosh and is keeping Miss Babcock waiting now."

Fran winked. "I think you're going to fit in really well around here, Donna. But how did you know all that stuff?" Fran stood and moved to the fridge to get a bottle of water for each of us.

"Oh, I read a lot. Who hasn't heard of Maxwell Sheffield Productions and his assistant CC Babcock?" I was saying a silent prayer that answered her question.

"So, why were you in front of the house?" She sat back down at the table as Niles brought me my sandwich and joined us.

"Thanks, Niles. Well…I'm on vacation…so I was…just strolling around the neighborhood. I'm a fan of…the…architecture and thought I'd just take a walk. I guess my blood sugar must have bottomed out and I fainted, I missed lunch." Geez, that was close. How do I say I'm a fan of 'The Nanny' and wanted a picture in front of the house? "Is it true these older townhouses have secret passages?"

Niles looked at me oddly. "Uh…yeah, it is."

"Niles!" Fran seemed really shocked. "Why haven't you told me this before?"

"I hardly ever use them. They're narrow and very dusty." I made a mental note to put that in my next story. "I'd better check on CaCa and see if she needs anything after her shock." Niles stood and left Fran and I at the kitchen table.

"Fran…" I started. "Are Niles and Miss Babcock…together?" It seemed like they should be. I couldn't tell, and no one mentioned it, but Fran did look pregnant.

She laughed. "Oh, Honey, they couldn't be further apart." Fran moved to the freezer and got the big bucket of ice cream. "Why would you ask that?" Her eyes got very big. "Do you like Niles?"

"Me? Uh…no. I mean…uh…no." Wow, could that have sounded any less true. How was I supposed to answer that question? I mean Niles is a fictional character. I'm not, except for now, I guess; and I'm married. Except for now, I'm not, I guess. "Fran could I get a Tylenol or something, my head suddenly hurts."

"Sure, Honey…" Fran stood and left me in the kitchen alone.

Niles returned and seemed in a bit of a huff. "That woman will drive me to violence…"

"Are you ok, Niles?" I asked him when he finally seemed to calm down a little. "You seemed a little agitated."

Niles smiled at me from the sink and I saw that twinkle in his eye. "I'm sorry, Miss Brightmore. I didn't mean for you to see that."

"It's ok, Niles." I took him my empty plate. "Thanks for the sandwich. I feel a lot better now." I was standing literally toe to toe with him and was suddenly a little uncomfortable.

He smiled softly. "You're quite welcome."

"Here ya go, Donna!" Fran blew into the kitchen with my Tylenol. And Niles and I both took a step back. "Oops, sorry, kids."

Niles looked down at his hands and I smiled at her. "No need to be. I was just thanking Niles for the sandwich." I took the Tylenol from her and I quickly took two and finished my bottle of water. "Well, I think I've disrupted your lives enough. I'd better get going." Not that I had any idea how or when or where…oy…there goes my head again…

"Oh…don't be silly, Donna. You have to stay and visit a while." Fran offered. "Besides, aren't you supposed to have a meeting with Miss Babcock?"

I stood there for what felt like a year and tried to think of an excuse. "Uhm…yeah, I guess I at least, better take the meeting. This should be fun." Then I could feel my mouth move into a telltale smirk and my eyebrow rise. "Niles…after you deposit me with Miss Babcock, could you…sing something?"

"I suppose I could, Miss Brightmore." Niles looked confused. He's probably wondering how I know he can sing. "Is there anything special?"

I was scheming and I felt oddly in my element. "I have a particular fondness for 'Lovin' You' from 'Mame'…do you know it?"

"Yes, quite well, actually." Niles grinned. "Should I accompany myself at the piano?"

Now we were scheming together and I was elated. "Perfect!" I turned and winked at Fran who watched us in amazement. "I'll take that meeting now, Niles."