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'Twas the Night Before Christening

‘'Twas the Night Before Christening’

Season 4, Episode 13 -  Aired December 20, 1993

Philip tells Nicky the story of how he got four middle names. [Jenifer Lewis, Vernee Watson, and Boyz II Men guest star]

Quote from Jazz

Jazz: Hats, T-shirts, buttons, Boyz II Men paraphernalia. Get your hats, T-shirts...

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Quote from Aunt Helen

Reverend Boyd: Why, Vivian and Philip, welcome.
Vivian: Thank you. Reverend Boyd, these are my sisters, Helen and Vy.
Vy: Good evening. Nice turnout.
Aunt Helen: One too many if you ask me.

Quote from Geoffrey

Vy: I'm sitting next to Vivian.
Aunt Helen: I don't want my godson smelling that cheap perfume.
Vivian: That's it. I have had it. Do you wanna know who Nicky's godmother's gonna be?
Aunt Helen: Go on, tell her, Vivian.
Vivian: Geoffrey.
Aunt Helen & Vy: Geoffrey!
Geoffrey: Somebody spill something?
Vivian: Geoffrey, nobody loves Nicky more than you do. Would you do us the honor of being Nicky's godfather?
Geoffrey: Oh, madam, I don't know what to say. This is the best Christmas gift I could ever get.

Quote from Nicky

[Christmas 1998:]
Philip: Because it was such a special honor to have them sing at your christening we took all four of their names, and we christened you: Nicholas Michael Shawn Nathan Wanya Banks.
Nicky: That's a good story, Daddy. Can I see my godfather now?
Philip: Of course you can. Geoffrey!
Geoffrey: You rang, sir?
Philip: Nicky wanted to see you.
Geoffrey: Oh, yes.
Nicky: I love you, godfather.
Geoffrey: I love you too, godson.
Nicky: Now, get me some hot chocolate.

Quote from Will

Will: You know, these popcorn strings are looking a little skimpy. But you wouldn't know nothing about that would you, Uncle Phil?
Philip: I don't know what you're talking about.
Will: And I suppose this is the one-armed man The Fugitive was looking for, huh?

Quote from Will

Will: Hey, little fellow, Santa let you out of the workshop early?
Carlton: Oh, you like my outfit? I had jingle bells sewn into my cuffs.

Quote from Hilary

Will: Hey, Hil, Ash.
Philip: What happened to your coat?
Hilary: I was mauled in the Saks shoe department. You need a license to drive, but they'll let anyone shop.

Quote from Philip

Ashley: Boyz II Men were at the mall, and they autographed my new CD. Oh, and I got Nicky the cutest present for his christening.
Will: Oh, you may have gotten the cutest, but I got him the best.
Carlton: Don't be so sure about that, bucko.
Vivian: Now, children, there is no point in competing over who got Nicky the best present.
Philip: That's right, because you'll all lose to me.

Quote from Geoffrey

Will: Hey, G. Wait till you see the gift that I got Nicky for his christening. [raps] Hey there, G I don 't mean to be rude But take your jelly-roll butt And go get me some food
Geoffrey: So that's where the cereal box tops went.
Will: What are you talking about? This is a great present.
Geoffrey: Oh, no. The 18-carat gold rattle from your uncle is a great present. The handwoven silk sleeper suit from Miss Hilary is a great present. That is a hand puppet.

Quote from Will

Jazz: So, what'd you get him?
Will: Oh, I... Shoot, man. I got him a real good gift. I got him them.
Jazz: Them? You got him a Boyz II Men CD?
Will: No, look, come here. Come here. I got him Boyz II Men, man. I used to hang with them back in Philly. They're going to sing at the christening.
Vivian: [gasps] Will, that's wonderful.
Ashley: What's wonderful?
Vivian: Will got Boyz II Men to sing at Nicky's christening. I can't wait to tell Reverend Boyd.
Will: Aunt Viv. Whoa, woman, look-
Ashley: I've got to tell-
Will: Hey, hey, hey. Come back here!
Jazz: Well, this is a christening your family won't forget.
Will: Come back here!

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