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!
Me and the Blue Eyed Butler
Chapter 11
That evening Niles and I went out for dinner and a movie, 'The Saint'. We were just like two old friends. Then we saw her. "Niles…isn't that CC?" She was sitting in the park. Not very smart, sitting alone, in a park, after dark. Geez, I sounded like Dr. Seuss.
"I think it is." He answered slightly intrigued. "Shall we stroll by?" His eyes sparkled like they often do when he's scheming.
I smiled and nodded. "Okay, let's go." I took the hand he extended and our fingers entwined this time all for CC's benefit. As we got a little closer, we saw a man approach her. They seemed to know each other, but CC was trying to give him the brush off. Then he became a little more…aggressive. He grabbed her and kissed her. Niles and I froze for a minute.
Before I could think to tell him to go he was gone. It's really amazing watching chivalry in action. He literally grabbed the man and lifted him off of her. It was rather hulkian in nature, and I have to admit, really sexy. Anyway, he shoved the man, who I recognized as…say it with me people…Chandler Graves. You just knew it was coming…didn't you? Niles said something to him I couldn't hear but Chandler got up and skulked off very 'tail between his legs' like.
I started my approach and prayed it would go as I'd hoped…maybe I should say as I'd have written it to go. Well I wasn't disappointed. Niles took her in his arms and she buried her face in his shoulder. He was rubbing her back and then he did it! I nearly applauded right out there in the park. He cupped her face and kissed her. The same sort of soft kiss I got in the moonlight that night…at first. CC threw her arms around his neck and he pulled her close into his chest. It was like watching 'Pen Pal' up close and personal, you know the scene. That was one serious kiss. I was almost embarrassed watching it. Then I remembered I had a part to play. I kept walking until I figured it was about time I 'made my entrance'…
"Niles! What the hell!" They broke apart and Niles looked genuinely surprised at my reaction. "I knew it. I mean…" I had to pull out the tears, come on. "I could feel that there was something…someone…between us. I just…I never imagined it was CC." I looked at him with tears in my eyes…I would've definitely gotten the Emmy nod for this one. Best guest star in a TV comedy…. Anyway…
They stood there in each other's arms, much like they did when Fran and Max walked in on them, only Niles started to speak…well ramble. "Donna…I don't…I…I can explain…" Niles then realized, thank God, that he shouldn't make apologies to me and try to save 'our' relationship. Duh…he spends way too much time with Max. He sighed heavily. "I'm sorry, Donna, you're right." His hands finally slipped down from her hips and his eyes dropped to where he clasped them at his waist. "I never meant to hurt you."
"Niles…" I stepped in closer to them and took Niles hand. "I love you…" Acting people, acting…mostly. "…but you can't help it if you're in love with CC." I kissed him softly. "I'll never forget you, Niles." That was definately the truth. Then I decided to direct something to CC. "You're a very lucky woman, CC Babcock. If you ever hurt him, I swear I'll be back to pick up the pieces." I didn't think I could actually make good on that threat, but I didn't think I'd have to either. I gave Niles' hand a private squeeze and held on until the very last moment, as I left them.
Then I walked away and left him to finally say what's in his heart. I didn't want to turn back…that wouldn't be a 'good exit', but I had to. So as soon as I was well out of view I stepped behind a tree and looked back. They were sitting on the bench and talking. It looked to me like they were going to be fine. Just call me Yenta.
So, I figured mission accomplished, right? I should be morphing or whatever happens and waking up on my sofa, or in my bed. Whatever… Nothing. I walked the rest of the way back to the mansion and luckily remembered where Niles said the spare key was hidden out back. I went into the kitchen and grabbed a pint of Ben & Jerry's 'Chubby Hubby' from the freezer. I thought to myself, "I hope Fran will forgive me for eating her ice cream. But back in 'my world' I'm still on a diet."
I made my way up to my room and ate my ice cream while I packed my things. Why I was packing I had no idea, I couldn't just sneak out without saying good-bye. Maybe that's why I haven't 'gone' yet. I got into bed and decided that if I woke up in the morning I'd just say my vacation was over and take off. If I woke up…somewhere other than the Sheffield Mansion in 1997, I knew Niles would make my excuses for me. That's just the kind of guy he is…did I just say that about a fictional character? I'm buying stock in Tylenol. I got into bed and eventually fell asleep.
I could hear the voices whispering and they were oddly familiar. Not like the voices I hear every day. Not my husband. It didn't sound like any of my kids either. But it wasn't Fran or Niles, so I wasn't 'there'. My mind was racing. I thought, "Oh, great where am I now…CSI? Maybe I should stop writing FanFiction…"
"I think she's waking up." That was definitely familiar. Still, not a voice I hear every day, but a voice I recognized…very well.
I blinked a little as I opened my eyes. "Where am I?" I didn't recognize anything, until she leaned down over me.
"Mom?" I blinked a few more times…no contacts. Hey…I didn't need them in…the other place. Cool. "What happened? Why are you here?"
"I got a call saying you'd fainted and I came right over." My mother wasn't a worrier, but I haven't fainted in quite some time and the kids would be alone so…
I sat up slowly. "I just had the strangest dream." Then I realized I wasn't in my bed or on our sofa. "Mom…where am I?"
"You're in the hospital, Donna. I told you, you fainted." My mother was fairly no nonsense. "We couldn't wake you. You've been out for almost five days. No one can figure out what happened."
I can't imagine the look on my face. I was dumbfounded. My mind wandered. "Almost five days…that's how long I was in New York..." "I've been out for five days? What did the doctors say? Did I have a stroke or a heart attack or something?"
"No. The kids found you in your office on the floor and called me. I came over and we called the ambulance." Mom was efficient if nothing else. But, I must be fine, so no worries, it was just some freaky dream thing. "I found this in the pocket of your jeans." She handed me a small square of something.
"Mom, I can't see without my contacts. What is it?" She looked at the item again.
"It's just an old ticket stub…" She put in on the bed table.
I must have made an odd face. "I can't remember the last time I went to the movies. That's weird."
"Yeah…your husband thought so too; he doesn't remember going to New York to see 'The Saint' in 1997." Mom tossed out. "Donna? You look pale, should I call the doctor?" Mom asked me suddenly concerned.
"Oy…" Geez, I guess I brought that with me, too. "No, Mom, but…could you get me some Tylenol?"
The End