1 00:00:00,400 --> 00:00:02,179 Previously on Young Sheldon... 2 00:00:02,180 --> 00:00:05,629 - So, he's really good to graduate? - He sure is. 3 00:00:05,630 --> 00:00:07,460 Do you think I can make it from one end 4 00:00:07,470 --> 00:00:09,009 of the college campus to the other 5 00:00:09,010 --> 00:00:11,169 in under ten minutes, including a bathroom break? 6 00:00:11,170 --> 00:00:12,989 How important is the bathroom break? 7 00:00:12,990 --> 00:00:14,989 Very. The class schedules are designed 8 00:00:14,990 --> 00:00:17,392 for fully grown bladders, and mine is child-sized. 9 00:00:17,393 --> 00:00:18,769 One other bit of business. 10 00:00:18,800 --> 00:00:20,799 Since you're graduating top of the class, 11 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:22,669 that makes you our valedictorian. 12 00:00:22,670 --> 00:00:24,839 I'm so proud of you, baby. 13 00:00:24,840 --> 00:00:26,209 You seem surprised. 14 00:00:26,210 --> 00:00:28,379 Well, it's quite an accomplishment. 15 00:00:28,380 --> 00:00:30,250 In this school? I don't think so. 16 00:00:31,450 --> 00:00:33,150 We're really gonna miss you. 17 00:00:35,490 --> 00:00:38,549 ADULT SHELDON: I've always enjoyed math word problems. 18 00:00:38,550 --> 00:00:40,689 Try wrapping your noggin around this one. 19 00:00:40,690 --> 00:00:43,020 A brilliant young boy named Sheldon 20 00:00:43,030 --> 00:00:44,409 is about to start college. 21 00:00:44,410 --> 00:00:46,579 He needs to get from his linear algebra class 22 00:00:46,580 --> 00:00:49,760 to his physics class, which is 822 meters away. 23 00:00:49,770 --> 00:00:52,749 If his stride is 23 inches long 24 00:00:52,750 --> 00:00:54,379 and he only has ten minutes, 25 00:00:54,380 --> 00:00:57,169 how many steps would he have to take per minute 26 00:00:57,170 --> 00:00:59,770 to make it on time? It's a doozy, isn't it? 27 00:00:59,780 --> 00:01:01,580 Don't worry. 28 00:01:01,600 --> 00:01:02,879 I'll show my work. 29 00:01:02,880 --> 00:01:06,510 First, we must determine the maximum velocity achievable 30 00:01:06,520 --> 00:01:08,740 without breaking a sweat. 31 00:01:08,770 --> 00:01:10,319 Sweating is for jocks 32 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:13,289 and those who are worried the jig is up. 33 00:01:13,290 --> 00:01:15,190 ♪♪ 34 00:01:20,500 --> 00:01:21,729 BILLY: Hi, Sheldon. 35 00:01:21,730 --> 00:01:24,070 Not now, Billy. I'm in the middle of a math problem. 36 00:01:24,080 --> 00:01:25,299 Okay. 37 00:01:25,300 --> 00:01:26,300 (CHICKEN CLUCKING) 38 00:01:28,640 --> 00:01:29,970 Darn it. 39 00:01:32,140 --> 00:01:33,670 MEEMAW: What are you looking for? 40 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:35,109 Chest hairs. 41 00:01:35,110 --> 00:01:36,809 Is there any chance I'll hit puberty 42 00:01:36,810 --> 00:01:37,879 in the next few weeks? 43 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:40,319 Oh, God, I hope not. Why? 44 00:01:40,320 --> 00:01:41,360 The campus is so big, 45 00:01:41,370 --> 00:01:43,079 I'll never make it from one class to another 46 00:01:43,080 --> 00:01:45,289 without a solid dose of testosterone. 47 00:01:45,290 --> 00:01:48,059 Maybe they'll let you leave early so you'll have time. 48 00:01:48,060 --> 00:01:50,849 But the end of the class is when I point out the teacher's mistakes. 49 00:01:50,850 --> 00:01:52,829 Everybody loves that. 50 00:01:52,830 --> 00:01:54,559 I'd say run across campus, 51 00:01:54,560 --> 00:01:56,229 but I know how you feel about sweating. 52 00:01:56,230 --> 00:01:58,569 It's the urine of the skin. 53 00:01:58,570 --> 00:02:00,060 Why not ride your bike? 54 00:02:00,070 --> 00:02:02,060 I considered that, but I can't let my colleagues 55 00:02:02,070 --> 00:02:05,169 see me with training wheels. They'll think I'm a child. 56 00:02:05,170 --> 00:02:06,940 - Can't have that. - Mm-mm. 57 00:02:09,500 --> 00:02:11,099 See any fuzz growing? 58 00:02:11,100 --> 00:02:12,629 Let me look. 59 00:02:12,630 --> 00:02:14,029 - Hey. - (LAUGHING) 60 00:02:14,030 --> 00:02:15,900 - (LAUGHS) - No, Meemaw! Bad Meemaw. 61 00:02:16,720 --> 00:02:18,720 What do you want? 62 00:02:18,730 --> 00:02:20,879 I was hoping you could help me build up my leg muscles 63 00:02:20,880 --> 00:02:22,239 to increase my speed. 64 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:24,509 If you don't want people chasing you, be less annoying. 65 00:02:24,510 --> 00:02:26,809 It's so I can get to my classes on time. 66 00:02:26,810 --> 00:02:29,679 Sheldon, you know you ain't gonna work out. 67 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:31,479 I will. This is important. 68 00:02:31,480 --> 00:02:32,528 Fine. 69 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:34,790 Here. Hold these. 70 00:02:34,800 --> 00:02:36,759 Now, keep your back straight 71 00:02:36,760 --> 00:02:38,360 and bend your knees like this. 72 00:02:56,780 --> 00:02:58,540 Dad, you're a football coach. 73 00:02:58,550 --> 00:03:00,090 Do you use human growth hormone 74 00:03:00,100 --> 00:03:02,360 to enhance the performance of your players? 75 00:03:02,370 --> 00:03:05,499 We lost our last game 63 to nine. What do you think? 76 00:03:05,500 --> 00:03:07,869 I think you should look into human growth hormone. 77 00:03:07,870 --> 00:03:10,639 And if you do, send some this kid's way. 78 00:03:10,640 --> 00:03:13,299 ADULT SHELDON: With no access to controlled substances, 79 00:03:13,300 --> 00:03:15,039 I was left with only one option. 80 00:03:15,040 --> 00:03:17,509 Missy, will you teach me to ride a bike tomorrow? 81 00:03:17,510 --> 00:03:19,279 - Why not Mom? - Working. 82 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:20,779 - Meemaw? - Old. 83 00:03:20,780 --> 00:03:22,449 - Dad? - Fat. 84 00:03:22,450 --> 00:03:23,520 Okay. 85 00:03:25,830 --> 00:03:28,460 I'm such a good person. 86 00:03:28,470 --> 00:03:30,099 All right. You're gonna pedal. 87 00:03:30,100 --> 00:03:31,689 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 88 00:03:31,690 --> 00:03:32,859 I'm nervous. 89 00:03:32,860 --> 00:03:34,529 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 90 00:03:34,530 --> 00:03:35,899 Ready? 91 00:03:35,900 --> 00:03:37,700 - Not really. - Go. 92 00:03:38,870 --> 00:03:40,039 SHELDON: I'm doing it. 93 00:03:40,040 --> 00:03:41,639 - Okay, I'm gonna let go. - Don't let go. 94 00:03:41,640 --> 00:03:42,940 - I'm letting go. - Don't let go. 95 00:03:42,950 --> 00:03:44,639 - I already let go. - You let go? 96 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:45,909 I let go. 97 00:03:45,910 --> 00:03:47,119 I'm doing it. 98 00:03:47,120 --> 00:03:49,509 - You're doing it! - I'm doing it! 99 00:03:49,510 --> 00:03:50,850 (CHICKEN CLUCKING) 100 00:03:55,120 --> 00:03:57,889 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 101 00:03:57,890 --> 00:04:00,789 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪ 102 00:04:00,790 --> 00:04:03,389 ♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪ 103 00:04:03,390 --> 00:04:06,189 ♪ I am a mighty little man ♪ 104 00:04:06,190 --> 00:04:10,229 ♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪ 105 00:04:10,230 --> 00:04:12,929 - Synced and corrected by Firefly - - www.addic7ed.com - 106 00:04:12,930 --> 00:04:15,499 - Dad, Sheldon got hurt. - How? 107 00:04:15,500 --> 00:04:17,339 A chicken chased him into a mailbox. 108 00:04:17,340 --> 00:04:18,540 Course it did. 109 00:04:21,500 --> 00:04:23,669 If I knew you could run, I would've let you teach him. 110 00:04:23,670 --> 00:04:25,509 - (CHICKEN CLUCKING) - What happened? 111 00:04:25,510 --> 00:04:27,119 Belinda got off her leash. 112 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:28,280 You okay? 113 00:04:28,290 --> 00:04:30,289 My arm really hurts. I want Mom. 114 00:04:30,290 --> 00:04:32,720 You got me. Now, let me take a look. 115 00:04:32,730 --> 00:04:34,789 - Don't touch it. - I'm not gonna hurt you. 116 00:04:34,790 --> 00:04:36,920 I'm sorry, but you are too big to be delicate. 117 00:04:36,930 --> 00:04:38,489 I'm delicate. 118 00:04:38,490 --> 00:04:40,029 Just want to see if you can bend it. 119 00:04:40,030 --> 00:04:41,999 I can't. It hurts too much. 120 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:45,069 I'm gonna take him to the emergency room. 121 00:04:45,070 --> 00:04:46,499 Come on. (GRUNTS) 122 00:04:46,500 --> 00:04:48,270 - You gonna be okay? - Yeah. 123 00:04:49,957 --> 00:04:52,240 Have fun! 124 00:04:52,251 --> 00:04:53,709 _ 125 00:04:53,710 --> 00:04:55,639 This is bad. 126 00:04:55,640 --> 00:04:56,809 You're gonna be just fine. 127 00:04:56,810 --> 00:04:58,709 This is the arm I write with. 128 00:04:58,710 --> 00:05:00,399 This is the arm I eat with. 129 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:02,249 This is the arm I do the Vulcan salute with. 130 00:05:02,250 --> 00:05:03,449 Ow. 131 00:05:03,450 --> 00:05:05,289 It's not too swollen. That's a good sign. 132 00:05:05,290 --> 00:05:06,719 You're not a doctor. 133 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:08,859 But I see this on the football field all the time. 134 00:05:08,860 --> 00:05:10,820 Football players are meant to be hurt. 135 00:05:10,830 --> 00:05:12,329 I'm meant to be cherished. 136 00:05:12,330 --> 00:05:15,359 Okay. Looks like you fractured your ulna. 137 00:05:15,360 --> 00:05:16,749 Oh, no. 138 00:05:16,750 --> 00:05:18,869 Two weeks in a cast, you'll be good as new. 139 00:05:18,870 --> 00:05:20,930 - A cast? Don't those get sweaty? - Mm-hmm. 140 00:05:20,940 --> 00:05:22,469 - They can. - And itchy? 141 00:05:22,470 --> 00:05:24,059 - A little. - Can it get wet? 142 00:05:24,060 --> 00:05:25,069 Not supposed to. 143 00:05:25,070 --> 00:05:26,509 Then how am I supposed to take a shower? 144 00:05:26,510 --> 00:05:28,327 Well, some people wrap it in a garbage bag. 145 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:29,953 That's where garbage goes. 146 00:05:29,954 --> 00:05:32,649 Did you get a discount doctor because we're poor? 147 00:05:32,650 --> 00:05:34,470 Shelly, you okay? 148 00:05:34,480 --> 00:05:36,269 - I fractured my ulna. - He's fine. 149 00:05:36,270 --> 00:05:37,899 I told you you didn't need to come down here. 150 00:05:37,900 --> 00:05:40,319 My baby is in the emergency room. 151 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:41,819 Yeah, with his father. 152 00:05:41,820 --> 00:05:43,370 Who let him get hurt. 153 00:05:43,380 --> 00:05:44,440 Me? I wasn't even there. 154 00:05:44,450 --> 00:05:45,798 If anything, it was Missy's fault. 155 00:05:45,800 --> 00:05:47,299 And Belinda Sparks. 156 00:05:47,300 --> 00:05:48,799 - Who? - A chicken. 157 00:05:48,800 --> 00:05:50,760 What does a chicken have to do with this? 158 00:05:50,770 --> 00:05:52,538 You know what, I'm gonna let the nurse come in 159 00:05:52,540 --> 00:05:53,570 and put the cast on. 160 00:05:54,450 --> 00:05:57,299 Don't worry, baby. You're gonna be just fine. 161 00:05:57,300 --> 00:06:00,060 - Thanks, Mom. - That's what I been saying the whole time. 162 00:06:00,070 --> 00:06:02,010 But she cherishes me. 163 00:06:07,930 --> 00:06:09,329 That's so cool. 164 00:06:09,330 --> 00:06:10,529 Can I sign it? 165 00:06:10,530 --> 00:06:11,959 Why? 166 00:06:11,960 --> 00:06:13,660 'Cause that's what kids do. 167 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:15,458 Why would I care what kids do? 168 00:06:15,459 --> 00:06:18,002 So when it's over, you can have a cool reminder? 169 00:06:18,003 --> 00:06:20,199 I don't want a reminder. This is traumatic. 170 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:22,139 I might need counseling. 171 00:06:22,140 --> 00:06:24,239 Come on, don't be lame. Let me sign it. 172 00:06:24,240 --> 00:06:26,419 You're just gonna write something mean. 173 00:06:26,420 --> 00:06:28,619 You don't commit a crime and sign your own name. 174 00:06:28,620 --> 00:06:30,180 Learned that one the hard way. 175 00:06:30,200 --> 00:06:31,710 (DOORBELL RINGS) 176 00:06:31,720 --> 00:06:33,649 Oh. 177 00:06:33,650 --> 00:06:34,689 Hey, Brenda. 178 00:06:34,690 --> 00:06:38,090 Hey. I just wanted to check in 179 00:06:38,100 --> 00:06:40,459 and see how Sheldon's doing. 180 00:06:40,460 --> 00:06:42,989 He'll be fine. It's just a little fracture. 181 00:06:42,990 --> 00:06:45,060 Oh. Poor kid. 182 00:06:45,210 --> 00:06:48,980 Please know we feel terrible. 183 00:06:48,990 --> 00:06:50,789 Eh, accidents happen. 184 00:06:50,790 --> 00:06:52,949 Hey, speaking of accidents, 185 00:06:52,950 --> 00:06:55,540 which this clearly was, 186 00:06:55,660 --> 00:06:58,320 insurance covers everything, right? 187 00:06:58,330 --> 00:07:00,990 If you're worried about me sending you a bill, don't be. 188 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:02,360 Wasn't worried. 189 00:07:02,370 --> 00:07:05,299 I just wanted to bring you some food as a peace offering 190 00:07:05,300 --> 00:07:07,899 and promise it will never happen again. 191 00:07:07,900 --> 00:07:10,039 Well, thanks. 192 00:07:10,040 --> 00:07:11,940 Ooh, fried chicken. 193 00:07:14,110 --> 00:07:16,440 Never again. 194 00:07:17,510 --> 00:07:19,879 "I hope your arm gets better soon. 195 00:07:19,880 --> 00:07:23,619 XO, Missy". See? 196 00:07:23,620 --> 00:07:25,990 - Nothing mean. - Thank you. 197 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,699 ADULT SHELDON: My sister could have a big heart. 198 00:07:27,700 --> 00:07:29,589 If only that were true of her brain. 199 00:07:29,590 --> 00:07:31,240 That's the wrong "your". 200 00:07:31,243 --> 00:07:32,285 What are you talking about? 201 00:07:32,286 --> 00:07:34,159 It's supposed to be Y-O-U-R. 202 00:07:34,160 --> 00:07:37,099 What you wrote means, "I hope you are arm gets better". 203 00:07:37,100 --> 00:07:38,799 Oh. 204 00:07:38,800 --> 00:07:41,439 You defaced my body with a grammatical error. 205 00:07:41,440 --> 00:07:44,320 I guess that's your problem. Y-O-U-R. 206 00:07:48,860 --> 00:07:52,159 Left-handed knocking. Wild. 207 00:07:52,160 --> 00:07:55,429 - Georgie? - GEORGE JR.: What? 208 00:07:55,430 --> 00:07:57,899 You're left-handed. Now that I've joined your ranks, 209 00:07:57,900 --> 00:08:00,439 I was wondering if you could tell me what to expect. 210 00:08:00,440 --> 00:08:02,869 I don't know. To me, it's just normal. 211 00:08:02,870 --> 00:08:05,139 But the vast majority of people are right-handed. 212 00:08:05,140 --> 00:08:06,940 There must be some challenges. 213 00:08:08,060 --> 00:08:09,959 It's hard to cut stuff with scissors. 214 00:08:09,960 --> 00:08:11,829 Mom handles most of my cutting needs. 215 00:08:11,830 --> 00:08:14,769 Uh, when you shake hands, it's the wrong hand. 216 00:08:14,770 --> 00:08:17,200 I don't shake hands. It's disgusting. 217 00:08:18,270 --> 00:08:20,009 Oh! When driving, 218 00:08:20,010 --> 00:08:21,478 the gear shifter's on the right side. 219 00:08:21,480 --> 00:08:23,579 And I'm not old enough to drive. 220 00:08:23,580 --> 00:08:25,139 Being a lefty doesn't seem so bad. 221 00:08:25,140 --> 00:08:27,250 I don't know why you complain so much. 222 00:08:31,150 --> 00:08:33,389 Don't worry, baby. 223 00:08:33,390 --> 00:08:36,019 I cut everything into bite-size pieces for you. 224 00:08:36,020 --> 00:08:38,159 Maybe you could chew it up and spit it in his mouth. 225 00:08:38,160 --> 00:08:40,530 - Please? - Let's just say grace. 226 00:08:45,030 --> 00:08:46,999 Will you two help him with his mittens? 227 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:48,399 Maybe he doesn't wear them. 228 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:49,869 Then I'm not holding hands. 229 00:08:49,870 --> 00:08:51,669 We ain't got to hold hands? Sweet. 230 00:08:51,670 --> 00:08:54,239 - I like when we hold hands. - We are holding hands. 231 00:08:54,240 --> 00:08:55,449 Let's go. Mittens. 232 00:08:55,450 --> 00:08:56,949 - Fine. - Fine. 233 00:08:56,950 --> 00:08:58,949 Gently. Gently. 234 00:08:58,950 --> 00:09:00,079 I'm doing it gently. 235 00:09:00,080 --> 00:09:01,959 Well, your tone suggests otherwise. 236 00:09:01,960 --> 00:09:03,050 Just give me your hand. 237 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:05,980 Gently. 238 00:09:07,660 --> 00:09:09,620 (SIGHS) There. 239 00:09:11,920 --> 00:09:14,529 Bless us, Lord, for the food we are about to receive, 240 00:09:14,530 --> 00:09:16,009 and bless the hands that prepared it. 241 00:09:16,010 --> 00:09:19,199 And bless Sheldon's arm to heal strong and quick. 242 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:20,369 Strongly and quickly. 243 00:09:20,370 --> 00:09:21,669 Amen. 244 00:09:21,670 --> 00:09:23,569 ALL: Amen. 245 00:09:23,570 --> 00:09:26,069 I've never operated a fork with my left hand before. 246 00:09:26,070 --> 00:09:27,229 I hope this goes well. 247 00:09:27,230 --> 00:09:29,559 When my buddy Mikey got the cast off his leg, 248 00:09:29,560 --> 00:09:32,570 you would not believe how skinny and smelly it was. 249 00:09:32,580 --> 00:09:34,630 Like beef jerky with toes. 250 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:36,000 Can we please just eat? 251 00:09:38,930 --> 00:09:39,969 Chicken's good. 252 00:09:39,970 --> 00:09:41,589 Mrs. Sparks made it. 253 00:09:41,590 --> 00:09:42,690 Huh? 254 00:09:46,460 --> 00:09:48,129 My first bathroom attempt. 255 00:09:48,130 --> 00:09:50,029 Let's hope this goes well. 256 00:09:50,030 --> 00:09:52,549 Let me know if you need help. 257 00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:53,780 I think I'll be okay. 258 00:09:53,790 --> 00:09:55,650 It's just number one. 259 00:09:55,660 --> 00:09:57,480 I'm here if you need me. 260 00:10:00,030 --> 00:10:02,629 Mom, I can't get my zipper down! 261 00:10:02,630 --> 00:10:05,539 I'm coming. 262 00:10:05,540 --> 00:10:07,109 ADULT SHELDON: I am not saying 263 00:10:07,110 --> 00:10:10,109 my mother and I had a codependent relationship. 264 00:10:10,110 --> 00:10:13,009 Mom, I can't get my zipper up! 265 00:10:13,010 --> 00:10:14,699 I'm on my way! 266 00:10:14,700 --> 00:10:17,150 ADULT SHELDON: But she did have a tendency to baby me, 267 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:19,449 and boy howdy, was I okay with that. 268 00:10:19,450 --> 00:10:21,690 ♪ Well, I don't know if all that's true... ♪ 269 00:10:21,700 --> 00:10:24,619 - How's this? - It's like I'm doing it myself. 270 00:10:24,620 --> 00:10:26,269 ♪ And, baby, I got you ♪ 271 00:10:26,270 --> 00:10:28,269 Mm. 272 00:10:28,270 --> 00:10:29,270 ♪ Babe... ♪ 273 00:10:29,271 --> 00:10:31,409 SHELDON: Mm-mm. 274 00:10:31,410 --> 00:10:33,809 Ooh, you got it. 275 00:10:33,810 --> 00:10:35,539 - MARY: Yup, chicken. - ♪ I got you, babe... ♪ 276 00:10:35,540 --> 00:10:38,570 I don't have to tell you to be gentle. 277 00:10:38,580 --> 00:10:40,349 No, you don't. 278 00:10:40,350 --> 00:10:42,789 (SHOWER RUNNING) 279 00:10:42,790 --> 00:10:45,359 - Washcloth? - Washcloth. 280 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:46,559 Soap? 281 00:10:46,560 --> 00:10:48,529 Soap. 282 00:10:48,530 --> 00:10:49,960 Shampoo? 283 00:10:49,990 --> 00:10:51,750 Shampoo. 284 00:10:51,760 --> 00:10:53,090 SHELDON: Baby shampoo? 285 00:10:53,100 --> 00:10:54,719 Does E equal MC squared? 286 00:10:54,720 --> 00:10:55,829 Love you. 287 00:10:55,830 --> 00:10:57,080 ♪ I got you to understand... ♪ 288 00:10:57,100 --> 00:11:00,229 "The quantum properties of matter are to be associated 289 00:11:00,230 --> 00:11:04,239 with incompletely defined potentialities, 290 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:07,689 which can be more definitely realized..." 291 00:11:07,690 --> 00:11:09,860 ♪ I got you, babe. ♪ 292 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:14,349 All right, you're gonna pedal. 293 00:11:14,350 --> 00:11:16,050 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 294 00:11:16,051 --> 00:11:17,134 I'm nervous. 295 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:18,636 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 296 00:11:18,637 --> 00:11:20,262 MARY'S VOICE: You're gonna get hurt! 297 00:11:20,263 --> 00:11:21,680 What? 298 00:11:21,681 --> 00:11:23,349 Put us back on! 299 00:11:23,350 --> 00:11:24,516 Mom? 300 00:11:24,517 --> 00:11:26,769 You need us. We'll keep you safe! 301 00:11:26,770 --> 00:11:28,980 This is weird. 302 00:11:29,050 --> 00:11:30,720 We're a team. 303 00:11:30,740 --> 00:11:33,019 You and I belong together. 304 00:11:33,020 --> 00:11:35,449 No. I have to grow up and go to college. 305 00:11:35,450 --> 00:11:37,020 Forever! 306 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:38,389 Getting weirder. 307 00:11:38,390 --> 00:11:40,019 Forever... 308 00:11:40,020 --> 00:11:42,360 and ever! 309 00:11:46,623 --> 00:11:48,291 MARY'S VOICE: Forever and ever and ever. 310 00:11:48,300 --> 00:11:52,300 - "That is, if we try to picture the position..." - No. 311 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:54,429 Mom's my training wheels. 312 00:11:54,430 --> 00:11:57,499 I can't have training wheels. 313 00:11:57,500 --> 00:12:01,269 - Mom's my training wheels. - Lot of noise over there. 314 00:12:01,270 --> 00:12:03,309 (TV PLAYING INDISTINCTLY) 315 00:12:03,310 --> 00:12:04,839 Everything okay? 316 00:12:04,840 --> 00:12:06,069 I'm not sure. 317 00:12:06,070 --> 00:12:07,440 What's going on? 318 00:12:07,450 --> 00:12:10,739 Ugh. He was muttering in his sleep that 319 00:12:10,740 --> 00:12:12,409 I am his training wheels. 320 00:12:12,410 --> 00:12:14,519 What on earth does that mean? 321 00:12:14,520 --> 00:12:16,539 Well, let's think about it. 322 00:12:16,540 --> 00:12:18,209 Training wheels are for little kids. 323 00:12:18,210 --> 00:12:20,959 Maybe he doesn't want to be a little kid anymore. 324 00:12:20,960 --> 00:12:23,029 What does that have to do with me? 325 00:12:23,030 --> 00:12:24,729 (LAUGHS) 326 00:12:24,730 --> 00:12:27,699 You have made it your life's mission to hold him up. 327 00:12:27,700 --> 00:12:29,599 What are you saying here? 328 00:12:29,600 --> 00:12:32,469 That I am wrong to love and protect my son? 329 00:12:32,470 --> 00:12:35,139 That he doesn't need his mother to keep an eye on him? 330 00:12:35,140 --> 00:12:36,509 I'm not saying that. I... 331 00:12:36,510 --> 00:12:38,179 I would never say that. 332 00:12:38,180 --> 00:12:40,450 All right then. 333 00:12:42,600 --> 00:12:44,520 I'm not an idiot. 334 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:48,029 MARY: Did you have 335 00:12:48,030 --> 00:12:50,519 a tough time when your kids started being independent? 336 00:12:50,520 --> 00:12:51,589 I'll let you know. 337 00:12:51,590 --> 00:12:53,389 What does that mean? 338 00:12:53,390 --> 00:12:55,699 Means one of 'em is still sitting in my kitchen 339 00:12:55,700 --> 00:12:57,359 whining about something. 340 00:12:57,360 --> 00:13:00,840 Could you be supportive for once? 341 00:13:01,780 --> 00:13:05,239 Yes, watching your kids grow up is hard. 342 00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:07,069 So how do you handle it? 343 00:13:07,070 --> 00:13:09,839 I find a little bourbon in my coffee does the trick. 344 00:13:09,840 --> 00:13:11,810 And we're back to being not helpful. 345 00:13:13,510 --> 00:13:16,139 Look, you haven't even gotten to the worst part of it yet. 346 00:13:16,140 --> 00:13:17,249 They're gonna leave home. 347 00:13:17,250 --> 00:13:19,819 - They're gonna move to another city. - Oh, Lord. 348 00:13:19,820 --> 00:13:20,849 They're gonna tell you 349 00:13:20,850 --> 00:13:24,050 their loser boyfriend has knocked them up. 350 00:13:24,060 --> 00:13:27,359 - Just to be clear, that would be you. - Sorry. 351 00:13:27,360 --> 00:13:30,390 - Turned my hair gray overnight. - I said sorry. 352 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:33,049 Clearly, you're not in the mood to help. 353 00:13:33,050 --> 00:13:36,619 Listen, it's hard being a parent, 354 00:13:36,620 --> 00:13:40,739 but if you do it right, they don't need you anymore. 355 00:13:40,740 --> 00:13:42,770 Well, I don't like that. 356 00:13:42,780 --> 00:13:46,309 I get it, but I just don't like it. 357 00:13:46,310 --> 00:13:50,440 Well, I'd point out, you'll always have your husband, 358 00:13:50,450 --> 00:13:53,480 but you want me to be "helpful". 359 00:13:55,790 --> 00:13:59,459 Johannes Diderik van der Waals. 360 00:13:59,460 --> 00:14:02,660 Nils Gustaf Dalén. 361 00:14:02,670 --> 00:14:04,699 Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. 362 00:14:04,700 --> 00:14:06,040 What are you going? 363 00:14:06,050 --> 00:14:08,769 Listing Nobel Prize winners in physics. 364 00:14:08,770 --> 00:14:10,199 Why? 365 00:14:10,200 --> 00:14:12,439 To keep me from cracking this cast like a coconut 366 00:14:12,440 --> 00:14:14,439 and scratching my skin off. 367 00:14:14,440 --> 00:14:16,239 I need Mom to sing "Soft Kitty". 368 00:14:16,240 --> 00:14:17,809 Don't do it. 369 00:14:17,810 --> 00:14:19,140 Why? 370 00:14:19,150 --> 00:14:20,640 You're being a baby again. 371 00:14:20,650 --> 00:14:21,849 But I'm injured. 372 00:14:21,850 --> 00:14:24,249 Big deal. You broke your arm. 373 00:14:24,250 --> 00:14:26,419 Look at Stephen Hawking over there. 374 00:14:26,420 --> 00:14:28,389 He's in a wheelchair. 375 00:14:28,390 --> 00:14:31,020 You don't hear him whining about it with his robot voice. 376 00:14:33,560 --> 00:14:36,340 So you're saying he and I are brilliant minds 377 00:14:36,350 --> 00:14:39,399 who have both suffered great physical adversity. 378 00:14:39,400 --> 00:14:41,499 That's not even close to what I'm saying. 379 00:14:41,500 --> 00:14:42,869 Well, that's what I heard. 380 00:14:42,870 --> 00:14:46,000 And if Hawking doesn't let it stop him, 381 00:14:46,010 --> 00:14:48,169 then I can't let this cast stop me. 382 00:14:48,170 --> 00:14:49,709 Great. Go back to sleep. 383 00:14:49,710 --> 00:14:52,710 I will, and I'll do it all by myself. 384 00:14:59,320 --> 00:15:02,760 - ♪ Soft kitty, warm kitty ♪ - Oh, my God. 385 00:15:02,780 --> 00:15:05,399 ♪ Little ball of fur ♪ 386 00:15:05,400 --> 00:15:08,999 ♪ Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr ♪ 387 00:15:09,000 --> 00:15:11,230 ♪ Purr, purr. ♪ 388 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:21,319 I did it. 389 00:15:21,320 --> 00:15:23,229 Missy, I did it! 390 00:15:23,230 --> 00:15:25,289 (GROANS) What? 391 00:15:25,290 --> 00:15:27,259 I slept through the night. 392 00:15:27,260 --> 00:15:28,559 What time is it? 393 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:30,460 6:14. 394 00:15:30,470 --> 00:15:33,260 This is why people hate you. 395 00:15:33,290 --> 00:15:36,769 ADULT SHELDON: My sister's crankiness did not dampen my enthusiasm. 396 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:39,080 A chicken may have fractured my arm, 397 00:15:39,100 --> 00:15:41,570 but nothing could break my can-do spirit. 398 00:15:43,080 --> 00:15:44,950 All in the bowl, none on me. 399 00:15:44,960 --> 00:15:46,699 I call that a successful urination. 400 00:15:46,700 --> 00:15:48,699 Great. Go teach your brother. 401 00:15:48,700 --> 00:15:50,930 ♪ There's no stopping me... ♪ 402 00:15:50,940 --> 00:15:55,039 - I will not be denied my jelly. - (LID POPS) 403 00:15:55,040 --> 00:15:56,439 Yes! 404 00:15:56,440 --> 00:15:59,509 Watch out, peanut butter. You're next. 405 00:15:59,510 --> 00:16:00,919 Who would like to tell us 406 00:16:00,920 --> 00:16:02,979 how God touched their lives this week? 407 00:16:02,980 --> 00:16:04,619 Sheldon. 408 00:16:04,620 --> 00:16:06,680 He didn't, because He doesn't exist. 409 00:16:06,690 --> 00:16:08,319 Then why raise your hand? 410 00:16:08,320 --> 00:16:10,229 Not just any hand. My left hand. 411 00:16:10,230 --> 00:16:12,589 Because I'm able to overcome any obstacle. 412 00:16:12,590 --> 00:16:14,320 And maybe God helped you do that. 413 00:16:14,330 --> 00:16:15,770 Actually, it was Stephen Hawking, 414 00:16:15,780 --> 00:16:17,759 and he's better because he exists. 415 00:16:17,760 --> 00:16:20,399 Yes, 'cause God made him. Anybody else? 416 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:22,830 - Billy. - Is this gonna be on the test? 417 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:24,299 Oh, boy. 418 00:16:24,300 --> 00:16:25,468 ADULT SHELDON: I took a moment 419 00:16:25,470 --> 00:16:28,509 to reflect on my journey of the last two weeks. 420 00:16:28,510 --> 00:16:33,940 Such emotional growth was worthy of a majestic bubble beard. 421 00:16:33,950 --> 00:16:36,349 ♪ Don't stop me, have a good time, good time... ♪ 422 00:16:36,350 --> 00:16:39,179 ADULT SHELDON: Perhaps my sister was right. 423 00:16:39,180 --> 00:16:42,489 This was a time I'd want to remember. 424 00:16:42,490 --> 00:16:44,619 Dad, will you sign my cast? 425 00:16:44,620 --> 00:16:46,590 Sure. 426 00:16:49,900 --> 00:16:53,129 And if you have any grammar questions, please ask first. 427 00:16:53,130 --> 00:16:54,970 (SIGHS) 428 00:16:57,700 --> 00:17:00,710 "Have a great summer. Georgie". 429 00:17:01,860 --> 00:17:03,720 Normally I'd write, "Have a bitchin' summer", 430 00:17:03,730 --> 00:17:05,270 but I figured you wouldn't like that. 431 00:17:05,280 --> 00:17:06,401 I wouldn't. 432 00:17:06,410 --> 00:17:08,179 ADULT SHELDON: My meemaw wrote... 433 00:17:08,180 --> 00:17:10,210 "To my brave Moon Pie. 434 00:17:10,220 --> 00:17:14,319 You handled this like a true Texan". 435 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:15,679 (LAUGHS) 436 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:17,129 ADULT SHELDON: My mom wrote... 437 00:17:17,130 --> 00:17:20,089 MARY: "Shelly, you'll always be my baby, 438 00:17:20,090 --> 00:17:23,829 but I'm so proud of the young man you've become. 439 00:17:23,830 --> 00:17:25,730 Love, Mom". 440 00:17:27,171 --> 00:17:28,839 ADULT SHELDON: And Billy wrote... 441 00:17:28,840 --> 00:17:30,341 BILLY: "Billy". 442 00:17:36,960 --> 00:17:39,700 ADULT SHELDON: The next day, I got my cast off. 443 00:17:39,720 --> 00:17:42,339 In a world where I valued symmetry, 444 00:17:42,340 --> 00:17:43,650 I was relieved to see 445 00:17:43,660 --> 00:17:46,920 that both my arms were as pale and skinny as ever. 446 00:17:46,930 --> 00:17:51,090 But this Texan had unfinished business to tend to. 447 00:17:51,100 --> 00:17:52,490 Want me to get you started? 448 00:17:52,500 --> 00:17:54,730 No, I can do it. 449 00:17:59,070 --> 00:18:01,300 ADULT SHELDON: And I did do it. 450 00:18:01,310 --> 00:18:04,839 I rode my bike without training wheels like an adult. 451 00:18:04,840 --> 00:18:06,240 It would take more than a chicken 452 00:18:06,250 --> 00:18:08,950 or the threat of a fractured bone to scare me. 453 00:18:08,960 --> 00:18:11,360 It would take a brown beast named Scraps. 454 00:18:11,370 --> 00:18:13,730 - (BARKING) - Aah! 455 00:18:13,740 --> 00:18:15,659 Mommy?! 456 00:18:15,660 --> 00:18:18,440 ADULT SHELDON: I rode my bike 11 miles that day. 457 00:18:18,460 --> 00:18:19,879 Mommy! 458 00:18:19,880 --> 00:18:24,280 - Synced and corrected by Firefly - - www.addic7ed.com -