1 00:00:05,240 --> 00:00:06,446 How's your mom holding up? 2 00:00:06,600 --> 00:00:09,524 She's doing okay, but we just lost another nurse. 3 00:00:09,680 --> 00:00:10,761 How many is that now? 4 00:00:10,920 --> 00:00:14,447 Two, and I know what you're she's eating them. 5 00:00:16,800 --> 00:00:18,962 She's just so impossible, they keep quitting. 6 00:00:19,160 --> 00:00:20,605 So, who's watching her now? 7 00:00:20,760 --> 00:00:24,162 A bowl full of M&M's with a few Ambien tossed in. 8 00:00:24,800 --> 00:00:25,801 What up, guys? 9 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,001 - Hello. - Hey. 10 00:00:28,160 --> 00:00:30,527 Okay, well, now that everyone's here, 11 00:00:30,680 --> 00:00:33,001 Penny and I have some big news. 12 00:00:33,840 --> 00:00:34,841 We're engaged! 13 00:00:35,000 --> 00:00:37,970 Oh, my God! Congratulations! 14 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:43,760 And I thought me having sex with Emily was gonna be the big news. 15 00:00:46,920 --> 00:00:49,002 - Oh, my God! - Hey! Hey! 16 00:00:50,520 --> 00:00:52,409 What the hell! 17 00:00:53,280 --> 00:00:56,489 You guys propose all the time. This never happens. 18 00:00:57,440 --> 00:00:58,851 You're right! 19 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:28,608 Boy, I'm so hungry today. 20 00:01:29,600 --> 00:01:31,170 I wonder why? 21 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:34,764 Because you had sex the other night? 22 00:01:35,840 --> 00:01:37,444 You know what? 23 00:01:37,600 --> 00:01:39,364 That may be it. 24 00:01:41,000 --> 00:01:43,002 By the way, it isn't like riding a bike. 25 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:45,043 Like, I fell off a few times. 26 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:50,207 - Hey, buddy. - Hello. 27 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:51,521 You Okay? 28 00:01:53,400 --> 00:01:55,607 I just got called into President Siebert's office. 29 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:58,728 The university won't let me switch my field 30 00:01:58,880 --> 00:02:01,406 of study to inflationary cosmology. 31 00:02:01,560 --> 00:02:04,211 They're forcing me to continue with string theory. 32 00:02:04,360 --> 00:02:07,330 - Why? - He said it's why they hired me, 33 00:02:07,600 --> 00:02:09,568 it's what my grant was designated for, 34 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:13,088 and that everybody has to do things they don't want to do. 35 00:02:13,240 --> 00:02:15,200 He then gave an example of something he had to do, 36 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:18,284 even though he didn't want to, which was look at my stupid face. 37 00:02:20,600 --> 00:02:23,968 That's a rude thing to say out loud. 38 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:30,081 It's an outrage. Honestly, I'm tempted to leave the university. 39 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:32,242 You know, if you're really serious about that, 40 00:02:32,400 --> 00:02:34,721 I hear there are some exciting opportunities 41 00:02:34,920 --> 00:02:37,127 in home care for the old and fat. 42 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:41,405 Whatever you do, just don't make any rash decisions. 43 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:44,245 I don't know. I am really aggravated. 44 00:02:45,400 --> 00:02:47,880 When I'm feeling low, I have sex with a girl. 45 00:02:49,920 --> 00:02:51,649 But that's just me. 46 00:02:55,080 --> 00:02:56,844 - Oh, come on, give her a chance. - No. 47 00:02:57,000 --> 00:02:59,287 No, life, it is too short. 48 00:03:01,080 --> 00:03:02,889 I know you've only been here a day and a half, 49 00:03:03,040 --> 00:03:04,929 but you're like part of the family! 50 00:03:07,280 --> 00:03:10,170 I don't think the service is gonna send any more people. 51 00:03:10,320 --> 00:03:15,281 Yeah, maybe it's time we just release Ma back into the sea. 52 00:03:17,800 --> 00:03:18,881 That's not helpful. 53 00:03:19,040 --> 00:03:21,964 Well, then, we may need to get used to the idea 54 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:25,283 that we're gonna be living here the next few months. 55 00:03:25,440 --> 00:03:28,728 But we have jobs. We can't babysit her 24 hours a day. 56 00:03:28,880 --> 00:03:31,645 Well, what if we use our vacation time? 57 00:03:31,800 --> 00:03:35,486 I wanted to go to Hawaii, not Hell. 58 00:03:35,640 --> 00:03:37,529 I don't know what else we can do. 59 00:03:38,560 --> 00:03:42,929 Howie, I love you, and as your wife, your mother is every bit 60 00:03:43,080 --> 00:03:46,209 as much my problem as she is yours, so... 61 00:03:47,480 --> 00:03:49,608 I want a divorce. 62 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:54,567 Hello, Leonard. 63 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:56,131 Hi, Mom. 64 00:03:56,280 --> 00:03:58,089 I have some exciting news. 65 00:03:58,240 --> 00:04:00,925 I'm listening. 66 00:04:01,760 --> 00:04:03,967 Before I tell you, will you promise to try 67 00:04:04,120 --> 00:04:07,681 and be happy for me and keep any concerns you have to yourself? 68 00:04:08,720 --> 00:04:09,767 No. 69 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:15,402 Let me save you all of your hemming and hawing. 70 00:04:15,560 --> 00:04:18,530 Sheldon already told me that you and Penny are engaged. 71 00:04:20,200 --> 00:04:22,851 I hate that you talk to him more than you talk to me. 72 00:04:23,000 --> 00:04:25,367 Would you like for you and me to talk more? 73 00:04:27,880 --> 00:04:30,360 You know what? It's probably fine. 74 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:33,729 In any event, while I've had my misgivings 75 00:04:33,880 --> 00:04:36,042 about... Penny... 76 00:04:37,600 --> 00:04:39,648 Sheldon spoke very fondly of her, 77 00:04:39,840 --> 00:04:41,649 and if she is good enough for him, 78 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:43,888 then she's good enough for me. 79 00:04:46,560 --> 00:04:50,121 I'm your son. What about the fact that she's good enough for me? 80 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:53,770 Sure. 81 00:04:55,280 --> 00:04:56,327 Thanks, Mom. 82 00:04:56,520 --> 00:04:58,329 Leonard, would it make you feel better 83 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:02,605 to hear that your mother approved of your life choices? 84 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:05,606 Yes, it would. 85 00:05:05,760 --> 00:05:09,128 Yeah, well, you should work on that. 86 00:05:13,400 --> 00:05:17,485 No, Mom, it's the same guy I've gone out with for the past two years. 87 00:05:17,640 --> 00:05:19,688 Yeah, the scientist. 88 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:24,249 Well, it's complicated. I mean, he works with lasers and atomic magnets. 89 00:05:28,160 --> 00:05:30,049 No, I did not see it coming. 90 00:05:30,200 --> 00:05:33,329 No, we did not set a date. No, I'm not pregnant. 91 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:37,201 Yeah, this is a first for our family. 92 00:05:38,160 --> 00:05:40,811 All right, tell Dad I love him. I gotta go. All right, bye. 93 00:05:40,960 --> 00:05:44,282 - Atomic magnets? - Shut up. 94 00:05:45,640 --> 00:05:47,210 Sorry I'm late. The leaf blower broke, 95 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:49,931 so I had to hand-dry my mother-in-law. 96 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:53,601 - You want some wine? - Thanks. 97 00:05:53,760 --> 00:05:56,411 Little warning before you jump into this marriage business: 98 00:05:56,560 --> 00:05:58,801 You're not just marrying him, you're marrying his family. 99 00:05:58,960 --> 00:06:01,122 I think Leonard's mom's okay with me. 100 00:06:01,280 --> 00:06:03,561 It doesn't matter if she's okay with you. The question is: 101 00:06:03,585 --> 00:06:05,633 Can she go to the bathroom by herself? 102 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:12,810 Hit me again. 103 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:16,682 So, what are the living arrangements gonna be? 104 00:06:16,840 --> 00:06:19,127 Well, haven't really talked about it yet, but I figure, 105 00:06:19,280 --> 00:06:21,760 at some point, I'll move in with him, or he'll move in with me. 106 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:24,201 Well, with you not working, that makes financial sense. 107 00:06:24,400 --> 00:06:28,121 You're not working! How would you like a job in home health care? 108 00:06:29,120 --> 00:06:30,326 Not a chance. 109 00:06:30,480 --> 00:06:31,970 - Please. I'm desperate. - No. 110 00:06:32,160 --> 00:06:34,242 - I'll pay you anything you want. - Okay, then, yeah. 111 00:06:36,320 --> 00:06:38,322 No! Keep your money! 112 00:06:42,680 --> 00:06:45,206 I could've ridden a bull longer than that. 113 00:06:48,640 --> 00:06:50,563 What you working on? 114 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:53,127 I'm writing an appeal to the Faculty Senate, 115 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:55,169 so that I can move on from string theory. 116 00:06:55,320 --> 00:06:56,606 How's it going? 117 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,047 You tell me. 118 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,329 "Dear esteemed colleagues,." 119 00:07:02,520 --> 00:07:05,410 As you may know, I have requested to change my field of study. 120 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:09,610 My decision to do so is, I believe, in the best interest of science. 121 00:07:09,760 --> 00:07:12,366 At your convenience, I'd be happy to explain it to you 122 00:07:12,520 --> 00:07:15,000 "in words you'll understand." 123 00:07:17,120 --> 00:07:19,202 It's nice that you called them esteemed. 124 00:07:20,280 --> 00:07:22,089 You're right. I'll take that out. 125 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,890 So, listen, there was something I was hoping to float past you. 126 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:29,170 Now that Penny and I are engaged, 127 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:31,760 I thought we might want to talk about our living arrangements. 128 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:33,847 Of course. 129 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:36,810 She's spent many nights here, and you're worried 130 00:07:36,960 --> 00:07:40,965 about preserving the myth of her virginity before the wedding. 131 00:07:44,280 --> 00:07:45,327 - I'm not. - Good, 132 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:47,000 because not only has that ship sailed, 133 00:07:47,024 --> 00:07:49,868 if it hit an iceberg, countless men would perish. 134 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:54,361 Actually, this is about where she and I are going to live. 135 00:07:54,440 --> 00:07:55,885 What do you mean? 136 00:07:56,040 --> 00:07:58,884 Well, well, we might want to live together. 137 00:07:59,080 --> 00:08:02,243 Oh, yeah, well, I've already given this some thought, 138 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:06,883 and I'm willing to let Penny live with us 139 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:09,441 one day a week for a trial period. 140 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:14,290 Now, obviously, not when she's made cranky 141 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:17,250 by the shedding of her uterine lining. 142 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:20,327 That's very sweet. 143 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:26,564 But we were thinking more of us maybe living together with... 144 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:28,521 not you. 145 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:33,364 I don't understand. 146 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:37,764 How could we all live together if I'm not there? 147 00:08:39,760 --> 00:08:41,842 Look, I know this is... this is change, 148 00:08:42,040 --> 00:08:44,611 - and that sounds scary... - Where are you going to go? 149 00:08:44,760 --> 00:08:46,444 I don't know. 150 00:08:46,600 --> 00:08:48,602 We just started to think about this. 151 00:08:48,760 --> 00:08:50,046 Maybe I'll move in with Penny, 152 00:08:50,200 --> 00:08:53,044 or maybe she and I'll take this place, you can move across the hall. 153 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:55,202 Move across the hall? 154 00:08:56,120 --> 00:08:58,691 Did you take a marijuana? 155 00:09:01,640 --> 00:09:03,130 No, I did not. 156 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:05,806 Did you get hit on the head with a coconut? 157 00:09:06,960 --> 00:09:08,962 - No. - Well, then, I'm all out of guesses. 158 00:09:09,120 --> 00:09:12,567 What? Me move across the hall... Why would you even suggest such a thing? 159 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:16,361 Because I love Penny, and want to give her the life she deserves. 160 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:18,246 I see. 161 00:09:18,400 --> 00:09:21,529 You're putting your future bride's happiness above mine. 162 00:09:24,280 --> 00:09:26,328 Well, yeah. 163 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:29,326 Wow. 164 00:09:35,320 --> 00:09:38,688 How dare the university force me to go back to string theory! 165 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:40,490 They just don't appreciate you. 166 00:09:40,680 --> 00:09:43,126 Yeah, and on top of that, Leonard has the audacity 167 00:09:43,280 --> 00:09:45,521 to suggest that now that he and Penny are engaged, 168 00:09:45,680 --> 00:09:47,682 he may not want to live with me anymore. 169 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:49,604 Here, I made you some Strawberry Quik. 170 00:09:49,760 --> 00:09:51,524 I have real problems here, Amy. 171 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:54,411 I can't be mollified with a beverage designed for children. 172 00:09:55,520 --> 00:09:57,010 Mm. Yummy. 173 00:09:59,040 --> 00:10:00,720 You know, this might work out for the best. 174 00:10:00,840 --> 00:10:04,128 You're always complaining about what a terrible roommate Leonard is. 175 00:10:04,280 --> 00:10:06,851 Like how he turns up the thermostat when you're not there. 176 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:10,362 Ugh. It's like walking into the Amazon. 177 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:12,568 And not the good Amazon with one-day shipping. 178 00:10:12,720 --> 00:10:15,166 The awful one with birds and snakes. 179 00:10:16,360 --> 00:10:18,806 You hate the sound of all those keys on his key chain. 180 00:10:18,960 --> 00:10:20,883 Four keys! 181 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:23,202 Who does he think he is, a warden? 182 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:26,929 See? Maybe you'll love living alone. 183 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:29,731 I don't know. Perhaps. 184 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:34,044 And if it turns out you don't... you and I could live together. 185 00:10:34,200 --> 00:10:36,407 You and... Oh, sure. 186 00:10:37,320 --> 00:10:39,448 And while we're at it, why don't we get engaged, too? 187 00:10:39,600 --> 00:10:41,523 Why don't we get a little house, start a family? 188 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:45,162 Enjoy our sunset years together? Do you hear yourself, woman? 189 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:49,766 - Sheldon, it was just a thought. - No. Here's a thought. 190 00:10:49,960 --> 00:10:52,088 You're not moving in, Leonard's not moving out, 191 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:54,402 everything stays exactly the way it is. 192 00:10:54,560 --> 00:10:57,769 And by the way, I saw you make this Strawberry Quik with syrup, 193 00:10:57,920 --> 00:11:00,526 and you're supposed to use the powder! 194 00:11:01,160 --> 00:11:03,481 - It tastes the same. - No. The syrup tastes better, 195 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:05,170 and I don't like it. 196 00:11:08,440 --> 00:11:11,330 This is so sweet! You never cook for me. 197 00:11:11,520 --> 00:11:14,285 Well, you cook for me all the time and... 198 00:11:16,960 --> 00:11:19,691 If you don't like my cooking, why haven't you ever said anything? 199 00:11:19,840 --> 00:11:23,242 It's hard to talk with so much heavy chewing to do. 200 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:28,043 - Sorry. I'll get better. - I know you'll try. 201 00:11:30,120 --> 00:11:32,646 So, should we talk about setting a date? 202 00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:35,371 Well, I'd like to pick one that works with my brother's schedule. 203 00:11:35,520 --> 00:11:37,045 Okay, and when would that be? 204 00:11:37,720 --> 00:11:40,371 Uh, 12 to 18 months from now, depending on good behavior. 205 00:11:43,320 --> 00:11:45,800 - Hi, is Sheldon here? - No, I thought he was with you. 206 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,849 He was, but he stormed off. 207 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,128 - Now he isn't answering his phone. - What happened? 208 00:11:50,280 --> 00:11:52,362 He was really angry that you suggested he move out. 209 00:11:52,560 --> 00:11:53,800 Oh. 210 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:55,960 I also mentioned that he and I could live together, 211 00:11:55,984 --> 00:11:58,669 but he was too mad at you to realize what a great idea that is. 212 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:03,122 Well, he's been having a couple of tough days. 213 00:12:03,320 --> 00:12:04,401 I'm sure he's fine. 214 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:07,040 He probably just needs a little alone time to decompress. 215 00:12:07,240 --> 00:12:09,208 You're probably right. 216 00:12:09,360 --> 00:12:11,169 So, what are you guys doing? 217 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:17,087 Well, Leonard cooked for me and now we're just having a nice dinner, 218 00:12:17,240 --> 00:12:19,641 you know, as a newly engaged couple. 219 00:12:19,840 --> 00:12:21,285 That's nice. 220 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:28,889 Anyway, as I was saying, 221 00:12:29,040 --> 00:12:31,771 Sheldon probably just needs a little alone time. 222 00:12:33,640 --> 00:12:35,927 'Cause that's important. 223 00:12:38,360 --> 00:12:40,488 Not just for him, but for... 224 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:43,369 most anybody, really. 225 00:12:43,520 --> 00:12:45,648 Don't I know it. 226 00:12:45,800 --> 00:12:47,450 - What is that, polenta? - Amy, get out. 227 00:12:47,680 --> 00:12:48,727 Right. 228 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:55,401 No. 229 00:12:59,440 --> 00:13:00,441 Hey, Sheldon. 230 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:02,204 What happened? 231 00:13:02,360 --> 00:13:04,203 I was cooking in the back room last night 232 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:08,285 - and the hot plate caught on fire. - And you couldn't put it out? 233 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:11,091 I was across the street at the do-it-yourself car wash, 234 00:13:11,240 --> 00:13:12,605 taking a shower. 235 00:13:15,880 --> 00:13:17,370 So when will you reopen? 236 00:13:17,680 --> 00:13:22,129 Um, I don't know. I'm waiting to hear back from the insurance company. 237 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:24,729 So, tomorrow? 238 00:13:26,080 --> 00:13:28,048 I don't mean to be rude, Sheldon, but, 239 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:30,242 my life is kind of falling apart right now. 240 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:31,640 Your life? 241 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:34,371 The university is making me do string theory, 242 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:37,922 and my girlfriend loves me so much she wants to live with me. 243 00:13:39,320 --> 00:13:43,564 And now, the place I need to go when I'm sad is damp and smells funny. 244 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:47,443 Well, sorry I let you down. 245 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:50,251 No, I do not accept this. 246 00:13:50,400 --> 00:13:52,607 Everything is changing and I hate it. 247 00:13:52,760 --> 00:13:55,411 It stops now. I'm helping you get back on your feet. 248 00:13:57,800 --> 00:14:00,326 I would like to purchase this comic book, please. 249 00:14:02,480 --> 00:14:03,686 That'll be $2.99. 250 00:14:03,840 --> 00:14:06,446 Really? It's soaking wet. 251 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,481 Fine, a dollar. 252 00:14:11,880 --> 00:14:14,690 - Can you break a 20? - No, I only have hundreds. 253 00:14:16,720 --> 00:14:18,370 You know what? 254 00:14:18,520 --> 00:14:20,807 I don't always recognize sarcasm, but I do right now, 255 00:14:21,000 --> 00:14:22,968 and I don't appreciate it. 256 00:14:23,120 --> 00:14:24,610 I'm sorry for your loss. 257 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:27,610 But you're not the only one whose day has been a disaster. 258 00:14:34,800 --> 00:14:36,643 That could have killed me. 259 00:14:37,960 --> 00:14:40,645 I can't catch a break. 260 00:14:43,184 --> 00:14:45,755 I haven't heard from Sheldon in a while. You think he's okay? 261 00:14:45,880 --> 00:14:47,120 Oh, I'm sure he's fine. 262 00:14:48,280 --> 00:14:50,203 I'm gonna see where he is. 263 00:14:50,360 --> 00:14:51,361 How? 264 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:53,648 I know his password, so I can track his phone. 265 00:14:53,800 --> 00:14:55,245 You do that? 266 00:14:55,400 --> 00:14:58,404 Not always, but ever since he wandered off at the swap meet 267 00:14:58,560 --> 00:15:00,562 chasing a balloon, I get worried. 268 00:15:01,640 --> 00:15:03,210 He can take care of himself. 269 00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:07,001 Look, we went over stranger danger and gave him that whistle. 270 00:15:08,080 --> 00:15:09,161 That's weird. 271 00:15:09,320 --> 00:15:11,800 - What? - He's at the train station. 272 00:15:11,960 --> 00:15:13,166 So? He loves trains. 273 00:15:13,320 --> 00:15:16,483 It's dark out and he's alone, I don't like it. Let's go get him. 274 00:15:16,680 --> 00:15:20,002 Oh, it's sweet how you look out for him. You're a good guy. 275 00:15:20,160 --> 00:15:23,642 Not just that. My mother would kill me if I let something happen to him. 276 00:15:28,360 --> 00:15:32,445 - Dude, I'm so sorry. - Don't take this the wrong way, 277 00:15:32,600 --> 00:15:35,206 but did you do this for the insurance money? 278 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:38,569 No. God, you sound like the police, the firemen, 279 00:15:38,720 --> 00:15:41,451 my parents, my therapist and the insurance company. 280 00:15:43,120 --> 00:15:45,361 We're here for you, man. Whatever you need, okay? 281 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:48,440 Actually, I was wondering if I could crash at your place for a few nights. 282 00:15:48,464 --> 00:15:51,468 Sure, of course. Oh, actually, Emily was gonna spend the night. 283 00:15:52,280 --> 00:15:54,408 You slept with her? Nice. 284 00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:58,167 Well, I can't take all the credit. She let me do it to her, but... 285 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:02,924 But I can always call her and cancel. 286 00:16:03,080 --> 00:16:05,401 Hang on. I know a place you can stay, 287 00:16:05,560 --> 00:16:07,562 and earn some money at the same time. 288 00:16:07,720 --> 00:16:09,563 - Great. - I just have to warn you, 289 00:16:09,720 --> 00:16:13,566 it'll involve humiliation, degradation and verbal abuse. 290 00:16:14,840 --> 00:16:16,922 So what's the catch? 291 00:16:23,040 --> 00:16:24,121 Sheldon. 292 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:26,650 You tracked my phone? 293 00:16:26,800 --> 00:16:28,086 Yeah. 294 00:16:28,240 --> 00:16:31,926 Boy, you chase one balloon for three miles. 295 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:36,084 We were worried about you. 296 00:16:36,240 --> 00:16:38,322 Don't be melodramatic. 297 00:16:38,480 --> 00:16:41,404 I'm just getting on a train and leaving forever. 298 00:16:42,960 --> 00:16:46,248 Seriously? You don't even have a change of clothes or a toothbrush. 299 00:16:46,440 --> 00:16:49,250 My plan is to stop at malls and buy what I need. 300 00:16:49,440 --> 00:16:51,329 It's called living off the land. 301 00:16:52,280 --> 00:16:55,602 Okay, I know you're upset and there's a lot of stuff going on, 302 00:16:55,760 --> 00:16:58,764 but it's nothing we can't work out. Come on, let's get you home. 303 00:16:58,920 --> 00:17:02,766 No. I've reached my breaking point. I need to leave. Now. 304 00:17:02,920 --> 00:17:05,526 - And go where? - It doesn't matter. 305 00:17:05,680 --> 00:17:08,809 So a few things don't go your way, 306 00:17:09,000 --> 00:17:12,800 and your best decision is to ride the rails like a hobo? 307 00:17:14,960 --> 00:17:16,610 I suppose it is. 308 00:17:16,800 --> 00:17:18,643 Except I have a credit card. 309 00:17:18,800 --> 00:17:21,849 And I refuse to carry my laptop at the end of a stick. 310 00:17:24,920 --> 00:17:27,810 And I'd sooner die than eat beans out of a can. 311 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:32,011 Come on, come home with us and tomorrow I'll take you to Legoland. 312 00:17:32,160 --> 00:17:34,845 Legoland is not the solution to everything. 313 00:17:35,880 --> 00:17:39,248 And it's too much of a scene since that movie came out. 314 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:44,568 - Then what can I do? - Leonard, I am overwhelmed. 315 00:17:45,640 --> 00:17:48,530 Everything is changing and it's simply too much. 316 00:17:48,680 --> 00:17:50,205 I need to get away and think. 317 00:17:50,360 --> 00:17:53,125 Oh, come on, you know you're overreacting. 318 00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:56,090 Leonard, hang on. Just... come here for a second. 319 00:17:58,480 --> 00:18:00,005 Maybe we need to let him go. 320 00:18:00,160 --> 00:18:03,004 - What! Why? - It might be good for him. 321 00:18:03,160 --> 00:18:06,004 You know he can't take a trip like this by himself. 322 00:18:06,160 --> 00:18:09,243 - He's a grown man. - No, he looks like a grown man. 323 00:18:11,760 --> 00:18:14,001 You've seen Freaky Friday, sometimes little kids 324 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:16,162 end up in big person bodies. 325 00:18:17,600 --> 00:18:19,409 Leonard, we can't protect him forever. 326 00:18:19,560 --> 00:18:22,723 - I know, but... - He'll be okay. 327 00:18:22,880 --> 00:18:24,530 You taught him well, Padawan. 328 00:18:24,680 --> 00:18:29,129 Good Lord! Padawan's the student, not the teacher. 329 00:18:31,040 --> 00:18:32,690 Seriously, let him go. 330 00:18:39,200 --> 00:18:41,885 Sheldon, if you really need to do this, I won't stand in your way. 331 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:44,201 I do. 332 00:18:45,560 --> 00:18:48,370 Okay. Good luck. 333 00:18:52,920 --> 00:18:54,729 Be safe and call us. 334 00:18:57,960 --> 00:18:59,041 I Will. 335 00:19:01,520 --> 00:19:02,521 Bye, buddy. 336 00:19:07,800 --> 00:19:10,121 - Sheldon... - Yes? 337 00:19:11,560 --> 00:19:12,641 I'm gonna miss you. 338 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,209 Of course you are. 339 00:19:18,800 --> 00:19:20,609 He just made that easier. 340 00:19:28,840 --> 00:19:30,251 Hey! 341 00:19:33,240 --> 00:19:36,323 What are you guys still doing here? I got this, go. Go home. 342 00:19:38,080 --> 00:19:39,889 You sure? 343 00:19:41,200 --> 00:19:44,080 Yeah, she's fed, she took her pills, she's all tucked in and watching TV. 344 00:19:44,640 --> 00:19:46,210 So, she's not too much for you? 345 00:19:46,360 --> 00:19:49,170 Are you kidding? I love her, she's great. 346 00:19:50,800 --> 00:19:53,326 Stewie, you gonna watch Wheel of Fortune with me? 347 00:19:53,480 --> 00:19:55,448 Coming, Debbie. 348 00:19:57,440 --> 00:20:00,205 - You call her Debbie? - She insisted. 349 00:20:00,320 --> 00:20:02,846 So, hey, guys, thank you so much. 350 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:04,843 This job is a dream come true. 351 00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:13,489 Was that a little weird? 352 00:20:13,640 --> 00:20:14,766 Yeah. 353 00:20:14,920 --> 00:20:18,367 I don't know why, but something about it feels... 354 00:20:18,520 --> 00:20:20,124 unnatural. 355 00:20:22,640 --> 00:20:24,324 - Okay, let's go. - Yep. 356 00:20:26,960 --> 00:20:28,962 Okay, Sheldon, thanks for checking in. 357 00:20:29,160 --> 00:20:31,083 Talk to you tomorrow? 358 00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:32,730 Okay, bye. 359 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:35,325 He's okay? 360 00:20:35,480 --> 00:20:37,244 Actually sounds like he's doing pretty well. 361 00:20:37,400 --> 00:20:39,607 I really think this is gonna be for the best. 362 00:20:39,800 --> 00:20:43,122 Me too. And he was able to take a sabbatical from... 363 00:20:43,280 --> 00:20:45,681 How could you let him go!