Disclaimer: I don't own any part or character from The Nanny…yet.

A/N: I just watched the movie 'Baby Boom' and thought…what it that had been CC? This starts out on the same idea, but with a definite twist. Let me know what you think – D

Little Man

Chapter 12

Mrs. Richards looked between the two of them and answered softly. "Well, I personally know a couple that can foster him until all the paper work is sorted out."

"Can we keep him tonight?" CC managed.

"I want you to keep him, CC, until I get this all sorted out." Mrs. Richards smiled lightly.

CC was crying fully now. "Really?"

"I can't…I won't promise you that it'll be forever. But until I figure out what's going on and go through the paper work, yes. Scottie will be assigned to your temporary custody." Mrs. Richards stood up. I'll send Jack in I asked him to wait for me in the hall. He can bring up Scottie's things again."

"Thank you, Mrs. Richards." Niles and CC stood with Scottie still in CC's arms. "Let's go, Scottie." CC smiled at him.

Mrs. Richards followed them to the door. "Jack, can you pack up a few things like last time and take them up to Miss Babcock's penthouse?"

"Sure thing, Mrs. Richards…are they going to get to keep Scottie this time?" Jack asked.

She sighed as she watched the little family walk up the hallway. "I certainly hope so."

Niles made sandwiches for dinner, and finished just as Jack was knocking on the door with Scottie's things. "Hey, Niles," Jack said as he brought in the loaded crib. "I sure hope I don't have to move this stuff out of here again." Jack winked at him.

"Me too, Jack." Niles ushered Jack back to Scottie's room and they made quick work of unloading Scotties belongings. "Thanks for your help, Jack."

"Anytime, Niles. I hope it's a permanent visit this time. You all seem just so…right together." Jack looked at CC bouncing Scottie on her lap.

"I think so too, Jack." Niles smiled and closed the door behind his friend. "Well, Love, what do you want to do first?"

CC looked up at him happier than she'd been in a week. "Oh, I don't know Butler Boy…did you find the folder you sent with Scottie?"

"Yeah, why?" Niles asked.

CC shrugged. "I don't know, but should we keep all that information somewhere safe?"

"Good point." Niles went back into Scottie's room and grabbed the folder. "Huh…there's a photocopy of Scottie's birth certificate." Niles laughed loudly.

CC frowned. "What's so funny about his birth certificate?"

"Well, his name for one." Niles smiled. CC frowned so Niles continued. "It's Rupert Scott Evans. Rupert John Baskin is listed as the birth father."

CC made a face. "Geez, I'd have called him Scottie given those choices too." CC looked at Scottie who sat playing with his blocks on the floor. "What else is funny?"

"His birthday." Niles looked at her and smiled.

CC waited. "Well?" Niles handed her the birth certificate. "You've got to be kidding me?" CC shook her head. The second of November?"

Niles nodded. "My month and your day. I guess we'll never forget it."

They sat together on the sofa and watched Scottie sit and play. "Niles…" CC started hesitantly. "Do you think maybe…we'll get to keep Scottie?"

"I don't know, Love. But we'd have a better chance…if we were married." CC turned and looked at him. "What?"

CC laughed lightly and waved her hand at him. "You've already done the proposal Niles."

"I know. But instead of planning some huge affair and having to wait for months on end…" Niles wasn't sure how CC would feel about 'cancelling' the big wedding.

CC smirked at his concern. "So you wanna just zip off to Vegas or something?"

"No! CC, I mean just something simple. We have Father Thomas officiate, get Max and Fran to stand for us, and your father to give you away. We'd invite the children, my parents, DD, Noel, the Fines, Yetta, Val, and Scottie for the service and a nice dinner at the Rainbow Room." Niles spelled it out simply enough.

"Is that all you really need?" CC looked at him smugly.

Niles pulled her onto his lap. "All I really need is you and Scottie…and Father Thomas to officiate. But all those other people would be really hurt if we excluded them."

"Do you really think you can pull it together that quickly?" CC leaned her head on his shoulder. "Are you kidding? I could have everything in place tomorrow. Well, except maybe the blood tests and my parents. So let's plan for next Saturday. That should be more than enough time, don't you think?"

"What should I wear? I don't know if I can get a gown in a week." CC asked.

Niles kissed her softly. "You are CC Babcock, you can gave any number of haute couture dress makers at your beck and call in minutes. Or you could design your own gown and have one of your costume shops whip it up. I have no doubt in your abilities."

"I'll bet you don't." CC kissed him again.

The two were so busy making their plans they didn't notice when Scottie pulled himself to his feet next to where they sat. "Ma!"

"Hey you!" CC lifted him on her lap. "I think we're going to crush Niles, Scottie. His lap is only built for one."

CC started to slide off his lap. Niles wrapped his arms around them both. "Don't you dare, I have you both right where I want you."

"On your lap?" CC laughed at Scottie's toothy grin.

Niles shook his head. "In my arms."

The week practically flew by. Niles and CC decided to invite Mrs. Richards, who they were finally starting to call 'Carol', and her husband Stan. The service was held in the private dining room Niles and CC reserved at the Rainbow Room. CC's father walked her in the door and up through the middle of the room to where Father Thomas, Fran and Max stood waiting with Niles. Scottie sat with Carol and Stan where he would have CC in his eye line. It was a simple service, quick and to the point. But married they were and now a stronger candidate for adoption should the issue arise. Which, it would…all too soon.

Niles and CC couldn't leave the state with a 'ward of the court' so they opted for just a week off to spend together with Scottie. The 'court' had other plans. It was the day after their wedding when the knock came at the door. "Carol!" CC smiled at the woman who was rapidly becoming a friend. "Niles! Bring Scottie, Carol's here." CC showed Carol to her usual seat.

Niles carried Scottie into the living room from the hallway. "Hello, Carol. We weren't expecting you today?" Niles sat next to CC on the sofa and sat Scottie between them where he sat happily and played.

"I'm afraid it's not good news." Carol was straight forward if nothing else. "I received notice today that Scottie has been placed with an adoptive family." Carol waited, knowing their reaction would be slow in coming through the initial shock. "I'm so sorry."