1 00:00:05,239 --> 00:00:06,411 How's your mom holding up? 2 00:00:06,573 --> 00:00:09,520 She's doing okay, but we just lost another nurse. 3 00:00:09,676 --> 00:00:10,746 How many is that now? 4 00:00:10,911 --> 00:00:14,415 Two, and I know what you're thinking. She's eating them. 5 00:00:16,817 --> 00:00:18,990 She's just so impossible, they keep quitting. 6 00:00:19,152 --> 00:00:20,597 So, who's watching her now? 7 00:00:20,754 --> 00:00:24,167 A bowl full of M&M's with a few Ambien tossed in. 8 00:00:24,825 --> 00:00:25,826 What up, guys? 9 00:00:25,993 --> 00:00:26,994 -Hello. -Hey. 10 00:00:28,161 --> 00:00:30,539 Okay, well, now that everyone's here, 11 00:00:30,697 --> 00:00:33,007 Penny and I have some big news. 12 00:00:33,834 --> 00:00:34,835 We're engaged! 13 00:00:35,002 --> 00:00:37,949 Oh, my God! Congratulations! 14 00:00:41,208 --> 00:00:43,688 And I thought me having sex with Emily was gonna be the big news. 15 00:00:46,914 --> 00:00:49,019 -Oh, my God! -Hey! Hey! 16 00:00:50,517 --> 00:00:52,394 What the hell! 17 00:00:53,253 --> 00:00:56,462 You guys propose all the time. This never happens. 18 00:00:57,424 --> 00:00:58,869 You're right! 19 00:01:00,761 --> 00:01:03,367 (THEME SONG PLAYS) 20 00:01:26,620 --> 00:01:28,600 Boy, I'm so hungry today. 21 00:01:29,590 --> 00:01:31,160 I wonder why? 22 00:01:32,993 --> 00:01:34,768 Because you had sex the other night? 23 00:01:35,829 --> 00:01:37,433 You know what? 24 00:01:37,598 --> 00:01:39,339 That may be it. 25 00:01:41,001 --> 00:01:43,003 By the way, it isn't like riding a bike. 26 00:01:43,170 --> 00:01:45,013 Like, I fell off a few times. 27 00:01:47,975 --> 00:01:50,182 -Hey, buddy. -Hello. 28 00:01:50,344 --> 00:01:51,516 You okay? 29 00:01:53,413 --> 00:01:55,620 I just got called into President Siebert's office. 30 00:01:56,683 --> 00:01:58,685 The university won't let me switch my field 31 00:01:58,852 --> 00:02:01,423 of study to inflationary cosmology. 32 00:02:01,588 --> 00:02:04,194 They're forcing me to continue with string theory. 33 00:02:04,358 --> 00:02:07,339 -Why? -He said it's why they hired me, 34 00:02:07,594 --> 00:02:09,540 it's what my grant was designated for, 35 00:02:09,696 --> 00:02:13,109 and that everybody has to do things they don't want to do. 36 00:02:13,266 --> 00:02:15,177 He then gave an example of something he had to do, 37 00:02:15,335 --> 00:02:18,282 even though he didn't want to, which was look at my stupid face. 38 00:02:20,607 --> 00:02:23,986 That's a rude thing to say out loud. 39 00:02:26,446 --> 00:02:30,053 It's an outrage. Honestly, I'm tempted to leave the university. 40 00:02:30,217 --> 00:02:32,219 You know, if you're really serious about that, 41 00:02:32,386 --> 00:02:34,730 I hear there are some exciting opportunities 42 00:02:34,888 --> 00:02:37,129 in home care for the old and fat. 43 00:02:38,692 --> 00:02:41,400 Whatever you do, just don't make any rash decisions. 44 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:44,235 I don't know. I am really aggravated. 45 00:02:45,399 --> 00:02:47,879 When I'm feeling low, I have sex with a girl. 46 00:02:49,903 --> 00:02:51,644 But that's just me. 47 00:02:55,075 --> 00:02:56,850 -Oh, come on, give her a chance. -No. 48 00:02:57,010 --> 00:02:59,251 No, life, it is too short. 49 00:03:01,081 --> 00:03:02,890 I know you've only been here a day and a half, 50 00:03:03,050 --> 00:03:04,927 but you're like part of the family! 51 00:03:07,254 --> 00:03:10,167 I don't think the service is gonna send any more people. 52 00:03:10,323 --> 00:03:15,272 Yeah, maybe it's time we just release Ma back into the sea. 53 00:03:17,764 --> 00:03:18,868 That's not helpful. 54 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:21,945 Well, then, we may need to get used to the idea 55 00:03:22,102 --> 00:03:25,276 that we're gonna be living here the next few months. 56 00:03:25,439 --> 00:03:28,716 But we have jobs. We can't babysit her 24 hours a day. 57 00:03:28,875 --> 00:03:31,617 Well, what if we use our vacation time? 58 00:03:31,778 --> 00:03:35,453 I wanted to go to Hawaii, not Hell. 59 00:03:35,615 --> 00:03:37,526 I don't know what else we can do. 60 00:03:38,552 --> 00:03:42,932 Howie, I love you, and as your wife, your mother is every bit 61 00:03:43,090 --> 00:03:46,196 as much my problem as she is yours, so... 62 00:03:47,461 --> 00:03:49,600 ...I want a divorce. 63 00:03:53,533 --> 00:03:54,568 Hello, Leonard. 64 00:03:54,734 --> 00:03:56,111 Hi, Mom. 65 00:03:56,269 --> 00:03:58,078 I have some exciting news. 66 00:03:58,238 --> 00:04:00,912 I'm listening. 67 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:03,949 Before I tell you, will you promise to try 68 00:04:04,111 --> 00:04:07,649 and be happy for me and keep any concerns you have to yourself? 69 00:04:08,715 --> 00:04:09,750 No. 70 00:04:11,985 --> 00:04:15,398 Let me save you all of your hemming and hawing. 71 00:04:15,555 --> 00:04:18,502 Sheldon already told me that you and Penny are engaged. 72 00:04:20,227 --> 00:04:22,833 I hate that you talk to him more than you talk to me. 73 00:04:22,996 --> 00:04:25,340 Would you like for you and me to talk more? 74 00:04:27,901 --> 00:04:30,347 You know what? It's probably fine. 75 00:04:30,504 --> 00:04:33,747 In any event, while I've had my misgivings 76 00:04:33,907 --> 00:04:36,012 about... Penny... 77 00:04:37,611 --> 00:04:39,648 ...Sheldon spoke very fondly of her 78 00:04:39,813 --> 00:04:41,656 and if she is good enough for him, 79 00:04:41,815 --> 00:04:43,852 then she's good enough for me. 80 00:04:46,586 --> 00:04:50,124 I'm your son. What about the fact that she's good enough for me? 81 00:04:52,192 --> 00:04:53,762 Sure. 82 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:56,330 Thanks, Mom. 83 00:04:56,496 --> 00:04:58,339 Leonard, would it make you feel better 84 00:04:58,498 --> 00:05:02,605 to hear that your mother approved of your life choices? 85 00:05:04,371 --> 00:05:05,611 Yes, it would. 86 00:05:05,772 --> 00:05:09,117 Yeah, well, you should work on that. 87 00:05:13,380 --> 00:05:17,487 No, Mom, it's the same guy I've gone out with for the past two years. 88 00:05:17,651 --> 00:05:19,688 Yeah, the scientist. 89 00:05:19,853 --> 00:05:24,233 Well, it's complicated. I mean, he works with lasers and atomic magnets. 90 00:05:28,161 --> 00:05:30,038 No, I did not see it coming. 91 00:05:30,197 --> 00:05:33,337 No, we did not set a date. No, I'm not pregnant. 92 00:05:34,968 --> 00:05:37,209 Yeah, this is a first for our family. 93 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:40,811 All right, tell Dad I love him. I gotta go. All right, bye. 94 00:05:40,974 --> 00:05:44,251 -Atomic magnets? -Shut up. 95 00:05:45,645 --> 00:05:47,181 Sony I'm late. The leaf blower broke, 96 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:49,918 so I had to hand-dry my mother-in-law. 97 00:05:51,251 --> 00:05:53,595 -You want some wine? -Thanks. 98 00:05:53,753 --> 00:05:56,393 Little warning before you jump 99 00:05:56,556 --> 00:05:58,763 you're not just marrying him, you're marrying his family. 100 00:05:58,925 --> 00:06:01,098 I think Leonard's mom's okay with me. 101 00:06:01,261 --> 00:06:03,400 It doesn't matter if she's okay 102 00:06:03,563 --> 00:06:05,600 can she go to the bathroom by herself? 103 00:06:11,238 --> 00:06:12,774 Hit me again. 104 00:06:14,574 --> 00:06:16,679 So, what are the living arrangements gonna be? 105 00:06:16,843 --> 00:06:19,119 Well, haven't really talked about it yet, but I figure, 106 00:06:19,279 --> 00:06:21,623 at some point, I'll move in with him, or he'll move in with me. 107 00:06:21,781 --> 00:06:24,227 Well, with you not working, that makes financial sense. 108 00:06:24,384 --> 00:06:28,127 You're not working! How would you like a job in home health care? 109 00:06:29,122 --> 00:06:30,294 Not a chance. 110 00:06:30,457 --> 00:06:31,959 -Please. I'm desperate. -No. 111 00:06:32,125 --> 00:06:34,230 -I'll pay you anything you want. -Okay, then, yeah. 112 00:06:36,296 --> 00:06:38,298 No! Keep your money! 113 00:06:42,702 --> 00:06:45,205 I could've ridden a bull longer than that. 114 00:06:48,642 --> 00:06:50,588 What you working on? 115 00:06:50,744 --> 00:06:53,122 I'm writing an appeal to the Faculty Senate, 116 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:55,157 so that I can move on from string theory. 117 00:06:55,315 --> 00:06:56,589 How's it going? 118 00:06:57,984 --> 00:06:59,054 You tell me. 119 00:07:00,487 --> 00:07:02,330 "Dear esteemed colleagues, 120 00:07:02,489 --> 00:07:05,402 As you may know, I have requested to change my field of study. 121 00:07:05,559 --> 00:07:09,598 My decision to do so is, I believe, in the best interest of science. 122 00:07:09,763 --> 00:07:12,334 At your convenience, I'd be happy to explain it to you 123 00:07:12,499 --> 00:07:15,002 in words you'll understand? 124 00:07:17,103 --> 00:07:19,174 It's nice that you called them esteemed. 125 00:07:20,273 --> 00:07:22,082 You're right. I'll take that out. 126 00:07:23,977 --> 00:07:26,856 So, listen, there was something I was hoping to float past you. 127 00:07:27,514 --> 00:07:29,152 Now that Penny and I are engaged, 128 00:07:29,316 --> 00:07:31,694 I thought we might want to talk about our living arrangements. 129 00:07:32,786 --> 00:07:33,821 Of course. 130 00:07:33,987 --> 00:07:36,797 She's spent many nights here, and you're worried 131 00:07:36,957 --> 00:07:40,962 about preserving the myth of her virginity before the wedding. 132 00:07:44,297 --> 00:07:45,332 -I'm not. -Good, 133 00:07:45,498 --> 00:07:46,704 because not only has that ship sailed, 134 00:07:46,866 --> 00:07:49,710 if it hit an iceberg, countless men would perish. 135 00:07:52,105 --> 00:07:54,278 Actually, this is about where she and I are going to live. 136 00:07:54,441 --> 00:07:55,886 What do you mean? 137 00:07:56,042 --> 00:07:58,886 Well, well, we might want to live together. 138 00:07:59,045 --> 00:08:02,219 Oh, yeah, well, I've already given this some thought, 139 00:08:02,382 --> 00:08:06,853 and I'm willing to let Penny live with us 140 00:08:07,020 --> 00:08:09,466 one day a week for a trial period. 141 00:08:11,391 --> 00:08:14,304 Now, obviously, not when she's made cranky 142 00:08:14,461 --> 00:08:17,237 by the shedding of her uterine lining. 143 00:08:19,299 --> 00:08:20,334 That's very sweet. 144 00:08:22,235 --> 00:08:26,547 But we were thinking more of us maybe living together with... 145 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:28,508 ...not you. 146 00:08:31,578 --> 00:08:33,353 I don't understand. 147 00:08:34,914 --> 00:08:37,758 How could we all live together if I'm not there? 148 00:08:39,753 --> 00:08:41,858 Look, I know this is... this is change, 149 00:08:42,022 --> 00:08:44,593 -and that sounds scary-- -Where are you going to go? 150 00:08:44,758 --> 00:08:46,431 I don't know. 151 00:08:46,593 --> 00:08:48,595 We just started to think about this. 152 00:08:48,762 --> 00:08:50,036 Maybe I'll move in with Penny, 153 00:08:50,196 --> 00:08:53,040 or maybe she and I'll take this place, you can move across the hall. 154 00:08:53,199 --> 00:08:55,201 Move across the hall? 155 00:08:56,102 --> 00:08:58,673 Did you take a marijuana? 156 00:09:01,608 --> 00:09:03,110 No, I did not. 157 00:09:03,276 --> 00:09:05,779 Did you get hit on the head with a coconut? 158 00:09:06,946 --> 00:09:08,948 -No. -Well, then, I'm all out of guesses. 159 00:09:09,115 --> 00:09:12,562 What? Me move across the hall-- Why would you even suggest such a thing? 160 00:09:12,719 --> 00:09:16,360 Because I love Penny, and want to give her the life she deserves. 161 00:09:16,956 --> 00:09:18,230 I see. 162 00:09:18,391 --> 00:09:21,531 You're putting your future bride's happiness above mine. 163 00:09:24,264 --> 00:09:26,301 Well, yeah. 164 00:09:28,201 --> 00:09:29,305 Wow. 165 00:09:35,308 --> 00:09:38,653 How dare the university force me to go back to string theory! 166 00:09:38,812 --> 00:09:40,485 They just don't appreciate you. 167 00:09:40,647 --> 00:09:43,127 Yeah, and on top of that, Leonard has the audacity 168 00:09:43,283 --> 00:09:45,490 to suggest that now that he and Penny are engaged, 169 00:09:45,652 --> 00:09:47,654 he may not want to live with me anymore. 170 00:09:47,821 --> 00:09:49,596 Here, I made you some Strawberry Quik. 171 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:51,497 I have real problems here, Amy. 172 00:09:51,658 --> 00:09:54,400 I can't be mollified with a beverage designed for children. 173 00:09:55,495 --> 00:09:56,997 Mm. Yummy. 174 00:09:59,065 --> 00:10:00,669 You know, this might work out for the best. 175 00:10:00,834 --> 00:10:04,111 You're always complaining about what a terrible roommate Leonard is. 176 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:06,841 Like how he turns up the thermostat when you're not there. 177 00:10:07,006 --> 00:10:10,351 Ugh. It's like walking into the Amazon. 178 00:10:10,510 --> 00:10:12,581 And not the good Amazon with one-day shipping. 179 00:10:12,745 --> 00:10:15,157 The awful one with birds and snakes. 180 00:10:16,349 --> 00:10:18,795 You hate the sound of all those keys on his key chain. 181 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:20,863 Four keys! 182 00:10:21,020 --> 00:10:23,193 Who does he think he is, a warden? 183 00:10:25,191 --> 00:10:26,932 See? Maybe you'll love living alone. 184 00:10:27,093 --> 00:10:29,699 I don't know. Perhaps. 185 00:10:29,863 --> 00:10:34,039 And if it turns out you don't... you and I could live together. 186 00:10:34,200 --> 00:10:36,373 You and-- Oh, sure. 187 00:10:37,303 --> 00:10:39,442 And while we're at it, why don't we get engaged, too? 188 00:10:39,606 --> 00:10:41,517 Why don't we get a little house, start a family? 189 00:10:41,674 --> 00:10:45,144 Enjoy our sunset years together? Do you hear yourself, woman? 190 00:10:47,213 --> 00:10:49,784 -Sheldon, it was just a thought. -No. Here's a thought. 191 00:10:49,949 --> 00:10:52,054 You're not moving in, Leonard's not moving out, 192 00:10:52,218 --> 00:10:54,391 everything stays exactly the way it is. 193 00:10:54,554 --> 00:10:57,728 And by the way, I saw you make this Strawberry Quik with syrup, 194 00:10:57,891 --> 00:11:00,531 and you're supposed to use the powder! 195 00:11:01,161 --> 00:11:03,505 -It tastes the same. -No. The syrup tastes better, 196 00:11:03,663 --> 00:11:05,165 and I don't like it. 197 00:11:08,468 --> 00:11:11,347 This is so sweet! You never cook for me. 198 00:11:11,504 --> 00:11:14,314 Well, you cook for me all the time and... 199 00:11:16,976 --> 00:11:19,684 If you don't like my cooking, why haven't you ever said anything? 200 00:11:19,846 --> 00:11:23,225 It's hard to talk with so much heavy chewing to do. 201 00:11:24,984 --> 00:11:28,022 -Sorry. I'll get better. -I know you'll try. 202 00:11:30,089 --> 00:11:32,660 So, should we talk about setting a date? 203 00:11:32,825 --> 00:11:35,362 Well, I'd like to pick one that works with my brother's schedule. 204 00:11:35,528 --> 00:11:37,030 Okay, and when would that be? 205 00:11:37,730 --> 00:11:40,370 Uh, 12 to 18 months from now, depending on good behavior. 206 00:11:43,336 --> 00:11:45,782 -Hi, is Sheldon here? -No, I thought he was with you. 207 00:11:45,939 --> 00:11:47,850 He was, but he stormed off. 208 00:11:48,007 --> 00:11:50,112 -Now he isn't answering his phone. -What happened? 209 00:11:50,276 --> 00:11:52,381 He was really angry that you suggested he move out. 210 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:53,785 Oh. 211 00:11:53,947 --> 00:11:55,722 I also mentioned that he and I could live together, 212 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:58,556 but he was too mad at you to realize what a great idea that is. 213 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:03,122 Well, he's been having a couple of tough days. 214 00:12:03,289 --> 00:12:04,393 I'm sure he's fine. 215 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:07,060 He probably just needs a little alone time to decompress. 216 00:12:07,227 --> 00:12:09,207 You're probably right. 217 00:12:09,362 --> 00:12:11,137 So, what are you guys doing? 218 00:12:13,466 --> 00:12:17,073 Well, Leonard cooked for me and now we're just having a nice dinner, 219 00:12:17,237 --> 00:12:19,649 you know, as a newly engaged couple. 220 00:12:19,806 --> 00:12:21,285 That's nice. 221 00:12:26,980 --> 00:12:28,891 Anyway, as I was saying, 222 00:12:29,048 --> 00:12:31,756 Sheldon probably just needs a little alone time. 223 00:12:33,620 --> 00:12:35,930 'Cause that's important. 224 00:12:38,324 --> 00:12:40,463 Not just for him, but for... 225 00:12:41,461 --> 00:12:43,338 ...most anybody, really. 226 00:12:43,496 --> 00:12:45,635 Don't I know it. 227 00:12:45,798 --> 00:12:47,436 -What is that, polenta? -Amy, get out. 228 00:12:47,667 --> 00:12:48,737 Right. 229 00:12:54,407 --> 00:12:55,408 No. 230 00:12:59,445 --> 00:13:00,446 Hey, Sheldon. 231 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:02,183 What happened? 232 00:13:02,348 --> 00:13:04,191 I was cooking in the back room last night 233 00:13:04,350 --> 00:13:08,298 -and the hot plate caught on fire. -And you couldn't put it out? 234 00:13:08,454 --> 00:13:11,094 I was across the street at the do-it-yourself car wash, 235 00:13:11,257 --> 00:13:12,600 taking a shower. 236 00:13:15,862 --> 00:13:17,364 So when will you reopen? 237 00:13:17,664 --> 00:13:22,135 Um, I don't know. I'm waiting to hear back from the insurance company. 238 00:13:23,002 --> 00:13:24,709 So, tomorrow? 239 00:13:26,105 --> 00:13:28,051 I don't mean to be rude, Sheldon, but, 240 00:13:28,207 --> 00:13:30,209 my life is kind of falling apart right now. 241 00:13:30,376 --> 00:13:31,650 Your life? 242 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:34,348 The university is making me do string theory, 243 00:13:34,514 --> 00:13:37,893 and my girlfriend loves me so much she wants to live with me. 244 00:13:39,319 --> 00:13:43,563 And now, the place I need to go when I'm sad is damp and smells funny. 245 00:13:45,625 --> 00:13:47,468 Well, sorry I let you down. 246 00:13:47,627 --> 00:13:50,233 No, I do not accept this. 247 00:13:50,396 --> 00:13:52,569 Everything is changing and I hate it. 248 00:13:52,732 --> 00:13:55,406 It stops now. I'm helping you get back on your feet. 249 00:13:57,804 --> 00:14:00,341 I would like to purchase this comic book, please. 250 00:14:02,475 --> 00:14:03,681 That'll be $2.99. 251 00:14:03,843 --> 00:14:06,414 Really? it's soaking wet. 252 00:14:07,480 --> 00:14:08,481 Fine, a dollar. 253 00:14:11,884 --> 00:14:14,694 -Can you break a 20? -No, I only have hundreds. 254 00:14:16,723 --> 00:14:18,361 You know what? 255 00:14:18,524 --> 00:14:20,834 I don't always recognize sarcasm, but I do right now, 256 00:14:20,993 --> 00:14:22,939 and I don't appreciate it. 257 00:14:23,096 --> 00:14:24,598 I'm sorry for your loss. 258 00:14:24,764 --> 00:14:27,608 But you're not the only one whose day has been a disaster. 259 00:14:34,774 --> 00:14:36,617 That could have killed me. 260 00:14:37,944 --> 00:14:40,618 I can't catch a break. 261 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:45,719 I haven't heard from Sheldon in a while. You think he's okay? 262 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:47,125 Oh, I'm sure he's fine. 263 00:14:48,254 --> 00:14:50,200 I'm gonna see where he ls. 264 00:14:50,356 --> 00:14:51,357 How? 265 00:14:51,524 --> 00:14:53,629 I know his password, so I can track his phone. 266 00:14:53,793 --> 00:14:55,238 You do that? 267 00:14:55,395 --> 00:14:58,399 Not always, but ever since he wandered off at the swap meet 268 00:14:58,564 --> 00:15:00,566 chasing a balloon, I get worried. 269 00:15:01,634 --> 00:15:03,204 He can take care of himself. 270 00:15:03,369 --> 00:15:06,976 Look, we went over stranger danger and gave him that whistle. 271 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:09,144 That's weird. 272 00:15:09,308 --> 00:15:11,788 -What? -He's at the train station. 273 00:15:11,944 --> 00:15:13,150 So? He loves trains. 274 00:15:13,312 --> 00:15:16,486 It's dark out and he's alone, I don't like it. Let's go get him. 275 00:15:16,649 --> 00:15:19,994 Oh, it's sweet how you look out for him. You're a good guy. 276 00:15:20,153 --> 00:15:23,623 Not just that. My mother would kill me if I let something happen to him. 277 00:15:28,327 --> 00:15:32,434 -Dude, I'm so sorry. -Don't take this the wrong way, 278 00:15:32,598 --> 00:15:35,169 but did you do this for the insurance money? 279 00:15:35,334 --> 00:15:38,577 No. God, you sound like the police, the firemen, 280 00:15:38,738 --> 00:15:41,446 my parents, my therapist and the insurance company. 281 00:15:43,109 --> 00:15:45,350 We're here for you, man. Whatever you need, okay? 282 00:15:45,511 --> 00:15:48,253 Actually, I was wondering if I could crash at your place for a few nights. 283 00:15:48,414 --> 00:15:51,418 Sure, of course. Oh, actually, Emily was gonna spend the night. 284 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:54,424 You slept with her? Nice. 285 00:15:54,587 --> 00:15:58,160 Well, I can't take all the credit. She let me do it to her, but... 286 00:16:01,260 --> 00:16:02,933 But I can always call her and cancel. 287 00:16:03,095 --> 00:16:05,371 Hang on. I know a place you can stay, 288 00:16:05,531 --> 00:16:07,533 and earn some money at the same time. 289 00:16:07,700 --> 00:16:09,543 -Great. -I just have to warn you, 290 00:16:09,702 --> 00:16:13,548 it'll involve humiliation, degradation and verbal abuse. 291 00:16:14,841 --> 00:16:16,946 So what's the catch? 292 00:16:23,015 --> 00:16:24,119 Sheldon. 293 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:26,657 You tracked my phone? 294 00:16:26,819 --> 00:16:28,059 Yeah. 295 00:16:28,221 --> 00:16:31,896 Boy, you chase one balloon for three miles. 296 00:16:34,393 --> 00:16:36,066 We were worried about you. 297 00:16:36,229 --> 00:16:38,334 Don't be melodramatic. 298 00:16:38,498 --> 00:16:41,411 I'm just getting on a train and leaving forever. 299 00:16:42,969 --> 00:16:46,246 Seriously? You don't even have a change of clothes or a toothbrush. 300 00:16:46,405 --> 00:16:49,249 My plan is to stop at malls and buy what I need. 301 00:16:49,408 --> 00:16:51,319 It's called living off the land. 302 00:16:52,245 --> 00:16:55,590 Okay, I know you're upset and there's a lot of stuff going on, 303 00:16:55,748 --> 00:16:58,752 but it's nothing we can't work out. Come on, let's get you home. 304 00:16:58,918 --> 00:17:02,764 No. I've reached my breaking point. I need to leave. Now. 305 00:17:02,922 --> 00:17:05,528 -And go where? -It doesn't matter. 306 00:17:05,691 --> 00:17:08,831 So a few things don't go your way, 307 00:17:08,995 --> 00:17:12,772 and your best decision is to ride the rails like a hobo? 308 00:17:14,934 --> 00:17:16,607 I suppose it is. 309 00:17:16,769 --> 00:17:18,612 Except I have a credit card. 310 00:17:18,771 --> 00:17:21,843 And I refuse to carry my laptop at the end of a stick. 311 00:17:24,911 --> 00:17:27,790 And I'd sooner die than eat beans out of a can. 312 00:17:29,282 --> 00:17:32,024 Come on, come home with us and tomorrow I'll take you to Legoland. 313 00:17:32,185 --> 00:17:34,859 Legoland is not the solution to everything. 314 00:17:35,888 --> 00:17:39,233 And it's too much of a scene since that movie came out. 315 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:44,572 -Then what can I do? -Leonard, I am overwhelmed. 316 00:17:45,631 --> 00:17:48,544 Everything is changing and it's simply too much. 317 00:17:48,701 --> 00:17:50,203 I need to get away and think. 318 00:17:50,369 --> 00:17:53,111 Oh, come on, you know you're overreacting. 319 00:17:53,272 --> 00:17:56,082 Leonard, hang on. Just... come here for a second. 320 00:17:58,477 --> 00:17:59,979 Maybe we need to let him go. 321 00:18:00,146 --> 00:18:02,990 -What! Why? -It might be good for him. 322 00:18:03,149 --> 00:18:05,993 You know he can't take a trip like this by himself. 323 00:18:06,152 --> 00:18:09,258 -He's a grown man. -No, he looks like a grown man. 324 00:18:11,757 --> 00:18:13,998 You've seen Freaky Friday, sometimes little kids 325 00:18:14,160 --> 00:18:16,162 end up in big person bodies. 326 00:18:17,597 --> 00:18:19,406 Leonard, we can't protect him forever. 327 00:18:19,565 --> 00:18:22,739 -I know, but-- -He'll be okay. 328 00:18:22,902 --> 00:18:24,506 You taught him well, Padawan. 329 00:18:24,670 --> 00:18:29,119 Good Lord! Padawan's the student, not the teacher. 330 00:18:31,010 --> 00:18:32,683 Seriously, let him go. 331 00:18:39,185 --> 00:18:41,859 Sheldon, if you really need to do this, I won't stand in your way. 332 00:18:43,189 --> 00:18:44,190 I do. 333 00:18:45,525 --> 00:18:48,369 Okay. Good luck. 334 00:18:52,932 --> 00:18:54,707 Be safe and call us. 335 00:18:57,970 --> 00:18:59,040 I will. 336 00:19:01,507 --> 00:19:02,508 Bye, buddy. 337 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:10,123 -Sheldon... -Yes? 338 00:19:11,550 --> 00:19:12,654 I'm gonna miss you. 339 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,197 Of course you are. 340 00:19:18,791 --> 00:19:20,634 He just made that easier. 341 00:19:28,834 --> 00:19:30,245 Hey! 342 00:19:33,239 --> 00:19:36,311 What are you guys still doing here? I got this, go. Go home. 343 00:19:38,077 --> 00:19:39,886 You sure? 344 00:19:41,180 --> 00:19:44,059 Yeah, she's fed, she took her pills, she's all tucked in and watching TV. 345 00:19:44,650 --> 00:19:46,186 So, she's not too much for you? 346 00:19:46,352 --> 00:19:49,162 Are you kidding? I love her, she's great. 347 00:19:50,823 --> 00:19:53,326 Stewie, you gonna watch Wheel of Fortune with me? 348 00:19:53,492 --> 00:19:55,438 Coming, Debbie. 349 00:19:57,430 --> 00:20:00,206 -You call her Debbie? -She insisted. 350 00:20:00,333 --> 00:20:02,836 So, hey, guys, thank you so much. 351 00:20:03,002 --> 00:20:04,845 This job is a dream come true. 352 00:20:11,577 --> 00:20:13,454 Was that a little weird? 353 00:20:13,613 --> 00:20:14,751 Yeah. 354 00:20:14,914 --> 00:20:18,361 I don't know why, but something about it feels... 355 00:20:18,517 --> 00:20:20,121 ...unnatural. 356 00:20:22,621 --> 00:20:24,294 -Okay, let's go. -Yep. 357 00:20:26,959 --> 00:20:28,961 Okay, Sheldon, thanks for checking in. 358 00:20:29,128 --> 00:20:31,074 Talk to you tomorrow? 359 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:32,732 Okay, bye. 360 00:20:33,799 --> 00:20:35,301 He's okay? 361 00:20:35,468 --> 00:20:37,243 Actually sounds like he's doing pretty well. 362 00:20:37,403 --> 00:20:39,610 I really think this is gonna be for the best. 363 00:20:39,772 --> 00:20:43,117 Me too. And he was able to take a sabbatical from-- 364 00:20:43,275 --> 00:20:45,653 How could you let him go!