During the dinner, Niles gets nervous and proposes two more times. Fran tries to contour the situation and teaches Niles a better way for him to start things with Miss Babcock call her by her first name, or take her out to a romantic dinner. Babcock finds Niles's proposal pathetic and laughable. Fran suggests ways that Niles can win the lady over, starting with calling her by her first name. Ms Babcock finds Niles' proposal pathetic and laughable.
