Party of Five (TV Series)
Pilot (1994)
Paula Devicq: Kirsten Bennett
Photos
Quotes
-
[someone knocks the door, Bailey, holding Owen, opens and sees a beautiful woman standing in the doorway]
Kirsten Bennett : Is this the Salinger residence? I'm here to interview for the nanny position. Kirsten Bennett.
Bailey Salinger : [stunned] I'm Bailey. He's Owen. Uh, won't you come in?
Kirsten Bennett : [looking at Owen] He's adorable.
[she gets into the house]
Bailey Salinger : Uh-huh.
Kirsten Bennett : So, is there anything you'd like to ask me?
Bailey Salinger : Did you have any trouble getting here?
-
[Claudia comes into the kitchen after seeing Kirsten taking care of Owen, and starts questioning Bailey]
Claudia Salinger : Who's that?
Bailey Salinger : That's Kirsten.
Claudia Salinger : Uh-huh. Kirsten what?
Claudia Salinger : Okay. What are her qualifications?
Bailey Salinger : She's a nanny.
Claudia Salinger : What's her criminal record?
Bailey Salinger : She doesn't have one... I don't think.
Claudia Salinger : Bailey, what's your problem? How can you turn Owen over to a total stranger? I mean, I know you're desperate, but
[she shuts up when Kirsten comes in with Owen]
Kirsten Bennett : Hello! You must be Claudia.
[to Bailey]
Kirsten Bennett : Listen, Owen was a dream, and the Jeep runs great. You sure you don't mind me driving it to school every night?
Bailey Salinger : It's yours. That's the deal.
Kirsten Bennett : Well, somebody needs his diaper changed.
[she goes to change Owen's diapers]
Bailey Salinger : [to Claudia] Now I remember. She's in grad school. Child psychology. Two years teaching preschool plus three nanny jobs with recommendations.
Claudia Salinger : You gave her the Jeep?
Bailey Salinger : Plus $75 less a week. Two birds with one stone. Plus I get driving privileges. Pretty smart, huh?