That night at dinner, everyone could tell Fran was in an extra good mood but no one knew why. The children had even asked Niles what was up, but he too was in the dark.
"So, Fran why are you in such a good mood?" Brighton asked dying to know what was going on.
"Yeah, did something happen between you and Greg? " inquired Maggie.
While Max was busy choking on his food due to Maggie's last remark, Fran just replied, "Oh nothing. The play is just going really well, and I am excited about the press coming tomorrow."
"Yeah, it's so cool that you are going to be in the paper," Brighton said.
"I'm in the paper all the time," Maxwell remarked.
"Yes, but no cares when you are in it," Brighton quipped.
"Brighton!" Fran yelled and Brighton just hung his head. "Well it's true," he muttered.
"I'm going to take it to school to show everyone, Fran." Gracie smiled.
"Aww. Thanks you guys. Let's just hope the pictures don't add on 10 pounds," said Fran with a laugh.
Max was the first to be interviewed the next day. "So, Mr. Sheffield what made you do a revival of 'Pajama Game' without the music?" was the first questioned asked by one of the reporters.
"Well, we decided to try and do something new and fresh that has never been done before on Broadway," Max replied hoping that sounded believable. The truth was they didn't have the money nor the talent to put on a musical version.
As the questions for Max continued, the photographers took some shots of the cast rehearsing for the papers. "So, tell us a little about the cast?" questioned a reporter. "Are there any stars in the production?" added another.
"No, there are no big names in the production. We have cast some new up and coming actors who prove to be very promising in the business," Max stated.
"Who's playing the famed Sid and Babe?" inquired another reporter.
"Ahh, yes. Sid Sorokin is played by Greg Logan, no novice to the stage, and Babe Williams is being played by newcomer Miss Fi-Fran Fine," Max replied. "Oh here is Greg now."
"Hi, Mr. Sheffield. They said you wanted to see me." Greg said as he embodied the circle of reporters.
"Yes, the press would like to ask you and Miss Fine a few questions. Where is she?" questioned Max.
"Oh, she wanted to change out of her last costume. She'll be right down." Explained Greg as Max nodded.
"So, Mr. Logan what other plays have you been in?" asked a reporter.
In the middle of Greg's interview, Max was pulled away by the director to go over a few things on the last scene the just rehearsed. So, Max had no idea what Fran had to say to the press.
"What is your co-star like?" questioned another reporter.
"Oh, she is just great to work with. She has such a natural talent. She is definitely going to be a big hit," Greg replied and is if on cue Fran came walking over to them.
"Is someone talking about me again? You better not have said anything bad," winked Fran.
"You must be Fran Fine," said a reporter.
"Yep, that's me," Fran replied. "Oh, Greg, costume wanted you."
"Oh, I better go then. Thanks everyone," Greg said and retreated backstage.
"So, Miss Fine what's it like working on Broadway?" asked a reporter. "How did you get this role?" asked another. "What were you doing before Broadway," yet another added.
"Boy, are you guys full of questions. Let's see… Broadway is great. I am having a lot of fun working on the stage. And it is a great role playing Babe Williams. I just auditioned like everyone else." Fran replied.
"And what did you say was your former job," repeated the one reporter.
"Oh, I was and still am a Nanny," Fran replied. "Who would have thought a flashy girl from Queens would make it to Broadway," laughed Fran.
"What is it like working for producer Maxwell Sheffield?" the next reporter asked.
"Nothing new, I have been working for him for three years already!" retorted Fran.
"So you are the Nanny to Sheffield's kids?" inquired a reporter.
"Yep, for three years now. He has the greatest kids. I just love them," Fran gushed.
"Are you and Mr. Sheffield involved?" questioned a reporter. "Is he in love with you?" asked another reporter.
"Well, if you asked me that question two days ago I would have said no, but as a matter of fact yesterday he told me he loved me," smirked Fran as she replayed the moment in her mind, thinking nothing of telling the press her good fortune. After all she was up half the night on the phone with Val and Sylvia relaying the good news.
"And do you love him?" responded a reporter.
"Of course, honey. Have you seen the man?" Fran said with a laugh.
"Miss Fine, break is over," yelled the director.
"Well, I better get back to work. Thanks everyone," Fran said.
"No, thank you," replied some of the reporters as they hurried back to their respective offices to relay their big news.