The family would go on a vacation, a fancy trip to Barcelona. Maxwell had the idea to go when checking out a few old travel brochures he found in his desk. He wanted to call Niles to throw them away, but then decided to have a look. One thing led to another and now they were packing or at least, Niles was packing most of the things. Niles, probably the only one, wasn't really happy with this sudden trip. He'd rather stayed home, alone, without the family. That was his idea of a vacation. Now he would end up doing all the stuff while the rest was spending the day at the beach. Great, just great. Yet, he kept a smile, trying to enjoy the rest in their joy. When everything was loaded in the limo and he took his place behind the wheel, he actually felt some happiness as well. Maybe this wasn't going to be too bad, maybe he could arrange some free time for himself as well. And, even better, he wouldn't have to see Miss Babcock for two weeks, that was good. '
"Oh, old man, I would almost forget. C.C is joining us, she wanted to visit an aunt who lives in Spain''. And there went his good mood again, like someone had opened the window and the wild wind outside tore it from his hands. The kids weren't happy with that news either and even Mrs. Sheffield, who was normally the positive sunshine, complained. "Dad, why does she has to come with us?'' Maggie whined, regretting that she had come with. "Yeah, she will bring us bad luck'' Brighton claimed and looked at Niles. "Right?'' he asked, knowing that the butler would sure agree with him. "Sir, you know that she doesn't care about her family'' Niles said while winking at the boy, showing that he was very right about the bad luck. No, Babcock was no family person, so why this interest in her aunt? "It's not for us to talk about that'' Maxwell said, to escape the discussion. Everyone sighed and Niles started the Limo, heading to C.C's place. He knew what she wanted to do and he was going to be sure that she would fail. Of course, he already knew that, but you could never be sure. Well, at least he had his hobby with him, but these were going to be two long weeks.
He parked the stretcher and went out to get Miss Babcock. Standing in the elevator he gave some time to himself, some time to think. Was she really going to try it again? She just got dumped by another boyfriend. Niles didn't even remember his name. Well, he probably wasn't worth to remember at all. The elevator stopped and the doors opened when they arrived. Well, time to encounter the dragon, he really needed to remember bringing his shiny armor when he was here. Hell, he even forgot it at home when the dragon had landed there, spreading terror. Ah well, he could take her fire. He knocked at the door, waited a few seconds, saw the door flying open and a bag landed against his chest. A heavy bag.
The moment her doorbell rang C.C already knew who that was. She didn't need to smell the lemon pledge even, because no one else would get her. Not that he was probaly happy with it, but it was his job. C.C picked up one of her heaviest bags, with all the documents and important stuff in it,(she was going to work there, after all) and walked with it to the door to open it and threw it at the butler. He caught the bag, what was quite impressive, (she had to admit) and staggered backwards, almost losing his balance. When he got both feet on the ground again and the bag firm in his arms, he gave her a dirty look. She smiled playfully at him.
"What was the need for that?''
''Just a sudden butlers test''
''Did I pass?..''
Niles voice was dripping with the sarcasm as he asked the question, already tired of it. ''Yes, you did'', her voice sounded like a real teacher and Niles was waiting on the inevitable punchline. '''But you still got an F, Bellboy'' she continued and laughed her sultry laugh. Niles growled at her and put the bad down to take the rest. ''Let's go, before Mister Sheffield fires me and Miss Magraret is going to drive the limo''. The idea of the 'big one' driving the long, expensive car, with her in it, gave C.C a horrified look on the face and she quickly went in the elevator. Niles was able the get in just in time with all of Miss Babcocks luggage. C.C smirked at him and he pouted at her, then they both turned their heads away and just looked at the numbers coming by as the elevator went down. When the 'ping' finally came, C.C walked out with her handbag and sunglasses in an arrogant way. Niles picked up the two big bags again and wanted to follow her, when he suddenly remember something. ''Miss Babcock?'' "Yes?'' ''Where's Chester?''
C.C turned around quickly and looked shocked at him. ''Oh, no... He's still..'' her face changed and a sly smile appeared. ''...At the shelter'' she finished her sentence. ''Now, come along'' she continued to walk to the Limo. Niles gruntled and was seriously considering jumping for that big truck coming his way. It would be a lot quicker and less painfull than two weeks with her in Barcelona. Yet, he didn't want to ruin the others' trip, so he followed the Babcock truck instead.