1 00:00:01,585 --> 00:00:03,504 Now, can anyone tell me 2 00:00:03,545 --> 00:00:06,340 why Melville shifts the narrative voice 3 00:00:06,381 --> 00:00:09,092 from Ishmael to Ahab? 4 00:00:16,183 --> 00:00:17,058 (sighs) 5 00:00:17,100 --> 00:00:17,935 Sheldon. 6 00:00:17,977 --> 00:00:19,227 I have a tummyache. 7 00:00:19,269 --> 00:00:20,813 I'd like to see the nurse. 8 00:00:20,855 --> 00:00:22,230 A "tummyache"? 9 00:00:22,272 --> 00:00:25,567 Yes, Derek, I have a tummy and it aches. 10 00:00:25,609 --> 00:00:27,068 Ergo, tummyache. 11 00:00:27,110 --> 00:00:28,028 Ergo? 12 00:00:28,069 --> 00:00:29,488 It's Latin, Derek. 13 00:00:29,530 --> 00:00:31,072 Go to the nurse. 14 00:00:31,114 --> 00:00:33,784 And to answer your question, 15 00:00:33,826 --> 00:00:35,035 the shifting point of view 16 00:00:35,076 --> 00:00:36,787 grants the reader a broader perspective 17 00:00:36,829 --> 00:00:39,748 of events than typically allowed by first-person narration. 18 00:00:41,416 --> 00:00:42,626 Where were we? 19 00:00:42,668 --> 00:00:46,087 And "ergo" is Latin for "hence," Derek. 20 00:00:46,129 --> 00:00:49,257 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 21 00:00:49,299 --> 00:00:52,051 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪ 22 00:00:52,093 --> 00:00:54,638 ♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪ 23 00:00:54,680 --> 00:00:56,807 ♪ I am a mighty little man ♪ 24 00:00:56,849 --> 00:01:01,353 ♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪ 25 00:01:07,234 --> 00:01:08,527 Hello, Nora. 26 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:11,238 Hey, there's my favorite patient! 27 00:01:11,279 --> 00:01:13,407 What hurts today? 28 00:01:13,448 --> 00:01:14,616 Tummy troubles. 29 00:01:14,658 --> 00:01:16,284 Oh, no. Sorry to hear it. 30 00:01:16,326 --> 00:01:18,245 Let me grab your file. 31 00:01:18,286 --> 00:01:19,955 ADULT SHELDON: Throughout my high school career, 32 00:01:19,997 --> 00:01:21,790 Nurse Nora and I 33 00:01:21,832 --> 00:01:24,376 had been through quite a few close calls... 34 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:26,294 This is just a blister. 35 00:01:26,336 --> 00:01:27,671 Are you sure? 36 00:01:27,713 --> 00:01:30,674 Sheldon, I promise you don't have leprosy. 37 00:01:31,675 --> 00:01:33,594 Ooh, that's bright. 38 00:01:33,635 --> 00:01:36,263 Proving you don't have hysterical blindness. 39 00:01:36,304 --> 00:01:38,097 Well, can you test for just hysterical? 40 00:01:38,139 --> 00:01:41,435 Oh. Looks like you bit your cheek. 41 00:01:41,476 --> 00:01:43,938 How do you know it's not scurvy? 42 00:01:43,979 --> 00:01:45,522 Because you're not a pirate. 43 00:01:45,564 --> 00:01:47,816 So, we've got a tummyache? 44 00:01:47,858 --> 00:01:50,652 Yes. I'm afraid it might be cholera. 45 00:01:50,694 --> 00:01:51,820 Again? 46 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:53,864 I have one of the symptoms. 47 00:01:53,906 --> 00:01:56,658 Okay, on a scale of one to ten, what's your pain level? 48 00:01:56,700 --> 00:01:58,702 Three... 49 00:01:58,744 --> 00:02:00,746 point four seven. 50 00:02:00,788 --> 00:02:02,081 That's pretty serious. 51 00:02:02,122 --> 00:02:06,334 But since you're at a 3.47, 52 00:02:06,376 --> 00:02:08,796 I'm gonna give you the strongest medication 53 00:02:08,837 --> 00:02:11,882 I'm allowed to give you. 54 00:02:11,924 --> 00:02:14,301 You're an angel of mercy, Nurse Nora. 55 00:02:14,342 --> 00:02:17,512 Ooh, cherry. 56 00:02:20,390 --> 00:02:23,268 (phone ringing) 57 00:02:23,310 --> 00:02:24,519 Hello? 58 00:02:24,561 --> 00:02:26,563 Oh. Hey, Nora. 59 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:28,565 What is it this time? 60 00:02:28,607 --> 00:02:30,150 (scoffs) 61 00:02:30,191 --> 00:02:32,402 Okay, yeah, thanks for lettin' me know. 62 00:02:32,444 --> 00:02:35,030 I'll keep an eye on him. 63 00:02:35,072 --> 00:02:37,074 Sheldon back in the nurse's office? 64 00:02:37,116 --> 00:02:37,950 Yep. 65 00:02:37,992 --> 00:02:39,493 Let me guess. 66 00:02:39,534 --> 00:02:41,662 Yellow fever. Dengue fever. 67 00:02:42,454 --> 00:02:43,914 Cat scratch fever. 68 00:02:43,956 --> 00:02:45,457 Cholera. 69 00:02:45,499 --> 00:02:47,793 Ooh! I was gonna say cholera. 70 00:02:47,835 --> 00:02:49,670 (both laughing) 71 00:02:49,711 --> 00:02:51,170 A quadrilateral 72 00:02:51,212 --> 00:02:53,090 that can be inscribed in a circle 73 00:02:53,132 --> 00:02:55,134 is an example of a cyclic polygon. 74 00:02:55,174 --> 00:02:56,844 (groans) 75 00:02:56,885 --> 00:03:00,597 Sheldon, don't argue with me, I'm looking at it right here. 76 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:02,933 ADULT SHELDON: While Nurse Nora's special medicine 77 00:03:02,975 --> 00:03:05,226 had given me a temporary reprieve, 78 00:03:05,268 --> 00:03:08,147 my pain had escalated to a 4.9. 79 00:03:08,229 --> 00:03:09,606 Although Ms. Ingram's questionable math skills 80 00:03:09,648 --> 00:03:11,733 certainly weren't helping. (groans) 81 00:03:11,775 --> 00:03:13,234 (groaning continues) 82 00:03:13,276 --> 00:03:16,571 Sheldon, you okay? 83 00:03:18,991 --> 00:03:20,450 (groans softly) 84 00:03:20,492 --> 00:03:22,369 You're gonna be fine. 85 00:03:22,410 --> 00:03:24,663 One good dump and you'll feel right as rain. 86 00:03:24,705 --> 00:03:26,874 Can you please not call it that? 87 00:03:26,915 --> 00:03:28,000 What, "dump"? 88 00:03:28,042 --> 00:03:29,126 Yes. 89 00:03:29,168 --> 00:03:30,460 You want me to say "poop"? 90 00:03:30,502 --> 00:03:32,671 I want you to stop talking about it. 91 00:03:32,713 --> 00:03:34,464 B.M.? 92 00:03:34,506 --> 00:03:36,257 Dad! 93 00:03:36,299 --> 00:03:37,968 Where is he? 94 00:03:38,010 --> 00:03:39,219 He's fine. 95 00:03:39,260 --> 00:03:40,679 He's in the bathroom workin' it out. 96 00:03:40,721 --> 00:03:43,807 Shelly, you okay in there? 97 00:03:43,849 --> 00:03:45,142 SHELDON: No. 98 00:03:45,184 --> 00:03:46,685 Give it a few more minutes! 99 00:03:46,727 --> 00:03:47,936 Eyes on the prize! 100 00:03:47,978 --> 00:03:50,564 SHELDON: This is not a fecal issue! 101 00:03:50,605 --> 00:03:52,107 I'm coming in. 102 00:03:52,149 --> 00:03:53,984 SHELDON: My tummy really hurts, Mom. 103 00:03:54,026 --> 00:03:55,360 MARY: You do feel a bit warm. 104 00:03:55,402 --> 00:03:57,278 Okay, you finish up in here, 105 00:03:57,320 --> 00:03:58,906 get in bed, and I'll bring you some ginger ale. 106 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:00,407 SHELDON: Canada Dry? 107 00:04:00,448 --> 00:04:02,242 MARY: Yes. SHELDON: Room temperature? 108 00:04:02,283 --> 00:04:04,536 MARY: Yes. SHELDON: Mostly flat? 109 00:04:04,578 --> 00:04:06,287 I'll stir the fizz out with a spoon. 110 00:04:06,329 --> 00:04:07,372 SHELDON: Thanks, Mom. 111 00:04:07,414 --> 00:04:09,416 (sighs) 112 00:04:09,457 --> 00:04:10,709 Why don't you dote on me like that? 113 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:12,794 Because he's my baby. 114 00:04:12,836 --> 00:04:14,546 Well, I could be your baby. 115 00:04:14,588 --> 00:04:16,757 Oh, now I have a stomachache. 116 00:04:19,300 --> 00:04:21,302 How you feelin', baby? 117 00:04:21,344 --> 00:04:24,431 Remember the tuna sandwich I had at the bus station? 118 00:04:24,472 --> 00:04:25,390 Yeah? 119 00:04:25,432 --> 00:04:26,808 Worse than that. 120 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:29,603 Oh, honey, I'm sorry. 121 00:04:29,644 --> 00:04:31,688 I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning. 122 00:04:31,730 --> 00:04:34,816 Hey, Mom, you know how twins can feel each other's pain? 123 00:04:34,858 --> 00:04:36,443 You're going to school tomorrow. 124 00:04:36,484 --> 00:04:38,987 I think she's gettin' smarter. 125 00:04:39,029 --> 00:04:41,489 (TV droning quietly) 126 00:04:43,491 --> 00:04:46,078 Relax, he's sleeping. 127 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:48,580 How come when I'm sick it's no big deal, 128 00:04:48,622 --> 00:04:49,873 but when Sheldon gets sick 129 00:04:49,915 --> 00:04:51,208 you act like it's the end of the world? 130 00:04:51,250 --> 00:04:54,419 Because he's a fragile little boy 131 00:04:54,461 --> 00:04:56,880 and you're gettin' to be a big, strong man. 132 00:04:56,922 --> 00:04:58,298 That's true. 133 00:04:58,339 --> 00:05:00,508 Puberty has done right by me. 134 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:03,971 Mom? Something's really wrong with Sheldon. 135 00:05:08,809 --> 00:05:10,477 We need a doctor here! (Sheldon groans) 136 00:05:10,518 --> 00:05:12,395 ADULT SHELDON: In that moment, I was in too much pain 137 00:05:12,437 --> 00:05:15,232 to tell my father, "I told you so." 138 00:05:15,274 --> 00:05:18,443 But for years after, I reminded him constantly. 139 00:05:22,030 --> 00:05:25,284 So how's he doing? 140 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:27,661 Aw, poor little guy. 141 00:05:27,702 --> 00:05:30,789 All right, well, if there's anything you need, 142 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:32,707 let me know. 143 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:34,293 I love you, too. 144 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:36,795 Well? 145 00:05:36,837 --> 00:05:38,797 Your brother's gonna be fine, 146 00:05:38,839 --> 00:05:40,882 but he has to have his gallbladder removed. 147 00:05:40,924 --> 00:05:42,341 How's he gonna pee? 148 00:05:42,383 --> 00:05:44,261 Not that bladder, his gallbladder. 149 00:05:44,303 --> 00:05:45,804 What's the gallbladder do? 150 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:48,140 I guess not much, if they're takin' it out. 151 00:05:48,182 --> 00:05:50,017 You think he'll bring it home so we can see it? 152 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:53,895 I'll ask. 153 00:06:00,986 --> 00:06:02,445 Oh, I feel terrible. 154 00:06:02,487 --> 00:06:04,823 How was I supposed to know it was his gallbladder? 155 00:06:04,865 --> 00:06:07,408 The doctor says it's rare in children. 156 00:06:07,450 --> 00:06:10,912 Well, he's always complaining about some health issue 157 00:06:10,954 --> 00:06:12,331 and it... it's usually nothin'. 158 00:06:12,371 --> 00:06:13,999 I know, George. 159 00:06:14,041 --> 00:06:16,335 I mean, how many times... 160 00:06:16,375 --> 00:06:17,376 I'm prayin' here! 161 00:06:17,418 --> 00:06:19,420 Right, sorry. Sorry. 162 00:06:19,462 --> 00:06:20,630 (beeping steadily) 163 00:06:24,759 --> 00:06:27,262 So, those pain meds should already be kicking in. 164 00:06:27,304 --> 00:06:28,722 Then my buddy Gary here 165 00:06:28,763 --> 00:06:31,225 is gonna administer the gas, which'll help you sleep. 166 00:06:31,266 --> 00:06:33,727 And once you're under, we'll make a little incision 167 00:06:33,768 --> 00:06:36,021 and snatch that guy right outta there. 168 00:06:36,063 --> 00:06:37,064 Any questions? 169 00:06:37,105 --> 00:06:38,606 Yes. 170 00:06:38,648 --> 00:06:40,150 What kind of doctor says, 171 00:06:40,192 --> 00:06:42,485 "Snatch that guy right out of there?" 172 00:06:42,527 --> 00:06:44,071 Just trying to put you at ease. 173 00:06:44,112 --> 00:06:45,530 It didn't work. 174 00:06:45,572 --> 00:06:47,615 Where did you go to medical school? 175 00:06:47,657 --> 00:06:49,117 University of Nebraska. 176 00:06:49,159 --> 00:06:50,577 Uh-oh. 177 00:06:50,618 --> 00:06:53,372 Did you at least graduate with honors? 178 00:06:53,412 --> 00:06:54,413 Top of my class. 179 00:06:54,455 --> 00:06:56,833 Have you had any alcohol 180 00:06:56,875 --> 00:06:58,252 in the last 24 hours? 181 00:06:58,293 --> 00:06:59,502 Not a drop. 182 00:06:59,544 --> 00:07:01,129 How much sleep did you get last... 183 00:07:01,171 --> 00:07:03,757 Gary, can we... Got it. 184 00:07:03,798 --> 00:07:07,635 Just relax and start counting backwards from 100. 185 00:07:07,677 --> 00:07:08,929 Wait, Gary... 186 00:07:08,970 --> 00:07:12,099 Where did you study anesthesiolo... 187 00:07:14,101 --> 00:07:16,603 (dramatic music playing) 188 00:07:16,644 --> 00:07:18,355 Hard to port! 189 00:07:18,397 --> 00:07:20,565 Aye aye, Captain Ahab. 190 00:07:24,903 --> 00:07:26,445 Thar she blows! 191 00:07:26,487 --> 00:07:28,448 Gallbladder dead ahead! 192 00:07:28,489 --> 00:07:31,576 (whale vocalizing) 193 00:07:31,618 --> 00:07:33,620 Captain Ahab, are you hungry? 194 00:07:33,661 --> 00:07:35,122 Do you want a bowl of gruel? 195 00:07:35,163 --> 00:07:39,042 Not now, Mom, I'm in pursuit of my inner demons. 196 00:07:39,084 --> 00:07:41,920 Aye, she's a formidable organ. 197 00:07:41,962 --> 00:07:43,671 Just looks like a whale. 198 00:07:43,713 --> 00:07:46,549 It's a metaphor, doofus. 199 00:07:46,591 --> 00:07:47,926 ALL: Arrr! 200 00:07:49,303 --> 00:07:51,054 Sweet dreams, honey. 201 00:07:51,096 --> 00:07:52,973 I'll try. 202 00:07:53,014 --> 00:07:55,434 Your brother's gonna be just fine. 203 00:07:55,474 --> 00:07:57,978 Yeah, I know. 204 00:07:58,019 --> 00:07:59,687 I'll tell you what. 205 00:07:59,729 --> 00:08:04,109 If I hear any news, I will come and wake you up. 206 00:08:04,151 --> 00:08:06,987 Thank you. 207 00:08:09,572 --> 00:08:11,241 Night night. 208 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:37,600 (sighs) 209 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:43,148 This is ridiculous. 210 00:08:43,190 --> 00:08:46,401 They said an hour and a half; it's been almost two. 211 00:08:46,443 --> 00:08:47,944 I'm gonna go yell at somebody. 212 00:08:47,986 --> 00:08:49,696 Good. Yell at everybody. 213 00:08:49,737 --> 00:08:52,657 Uhp, ah, y'all can exhale. 214 00:08:52,699 --> 00:08:53,908 Surgery went great. 215 00:08:53,950 --> 00:08:55,494 Thank you, Jesus. 216 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:57,496 Sheldon's gonna need to stay here three, four days, 217 00:08:57,536 --> 00:08:58,830 which is standard, 218 00:08:58,872 --> 00:09:00,290 but, uh, after that he's good to go home. 219 00:09:00,332 --> 00:09:03,043 Really appreciate it, Doctor. Oh. (chuckles) 220 00:09:03,084 --> 00:09:05,337 We can't thank you enough for takin' care of him. 221 00:09:05,379 --> 00:09:07,297 He's extremely intelligent, isn't he? 222 00:09:07,339 --> 00:09:08,298 Oh, yeah. 223 00:09:08,340 --> 00:09:10,758 He's our special little boy. 224 00:09:12,593 --> 00:09:15,180 (exhales) Oh. 225 00:09:16,515 --> 00:09:17,849 Are you ready to see your family? 226 00:09:17,891 --> 00:09:19,309 Yes. 227 00:09:19,351 --> 00:09:21,102 That's good, 'cause they're ready to see you. 228 00:09:21,144 --> 00:09:22,229 Okay. 229 00:09:22,270 --> 00:09:24,398 There he is, there's my baby. 230 00:09:24,439 --> 00:09:26,400 (chuckles): Hey, buddy. How you feeling? 231 00:09:26,441 --> 00:09:27,984 I brought you some comic books. 232 00:09:28,026 --> 00:09:31,029 Hi, Moonpie. Hi, Meemaw. 233 00:09:31,071 --> 00:09:32,155 MISSY: Where's your gallbladder? 234 00:09:32,197 --> 00:09:33,240 I want to see it. 235 00:09:33,281 --> 00:09:34,741 They throw it away, honey. 236 00:09:34,782 --> 00:09:36,326 Why? (groans) 237 00:09:36,368 --> 00:09:37,994 Can I go home now? 238 00:09:38,036 --> 00:09:40,579 No, baby, they need to keep you here 239 00:09:40,621 --> 00:09:42,499 a little while, make sure you're okay. 240 00:09:42,541 --> 00:09:43,791 Overnight? 241 00:09:43,833 --> 00:09:45,460 Actually, a... 242 00:09:45,502 --> 00:09:47,379 few nights. 243 00:09:47,421 --> 00:09:49,589 No, tell them I'm going home. 244 00:09:49,630 --> 00:09:52,050 Shelly, the doctors know what's best for you. 245 00:09:52,092 --> 00:09:53,843 SHELDON: What's best for me 246 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:56,471 is to be at home, in my own bed, with my books and my computer. 247 00:09:56,513 --> 00:09:59,099 Well, I can bring you whatever you want. Just-just tell me. 248 00:09:59,140 --> 00:10:01,351 I just told you: bring me home. 249 00:10:01,393 --> 00:10:04,062 Moonpie, you're looking at this all wrong. 250 00:10:04,104 --> 00:10:07,399 You got your own room here, your own TV. 251 00:10:07,441 --> 00:10:11,319 Is no one listening to me? I want to go home. 252 00:10:11,361 --> 00:10:14,030 I'm listening, but I have no say in this. 253 00:10:14,072 --> 00:10:15,782 ("Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett playing) 254 00:10:15,823 --> 00:10:18,410 ADULT SHELDON: No surprise, despite my adamant protest, 255 00:10:18,452 --> 00:10:20,036 I didn't go home. 256 00:10:20,078 --> 00:10:22,080 Instead, I had to stay and suffer in silence 257 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:25,792 like the Southern gentleman my mother raised me to be. 258 00:10:28,002 --> 00:10:30,380 What's this? I asked for red. 259 00:10:30,422 --> 00:10:31,839 All they had was green. 260 00:10:31,881 --> 00:10:34,384 Well, then you and I have a problem, don't we? 261 00:10:34,426 --> 00:10:36,010 ♪ Do what she wants to do, and that's... ♪ 262 00:10:36,052 --> 00:10:37,887 Tada! A dog. 263 00:10:37,929 --> 00:10:39,598 ♪ I don't give a damn... ♪ 264 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:43,560 (crying): For God's sake, it's not a real dog. 265 00:10:43,602 --> 00:10:45,562 Here you go. One O.J. 266 00:10:45,604 --> 00:10:48,648 I see pulp. No, you don't. 267 00:10:48,689 --> 00:10:50,233 I strained it with a paper towel. 268 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:53,236 ♪ Oh, no... ♪ 269 00:10:53,278 --> 00:10:55,572 Now all I can taste is towel. 270 00:10:55,614 --> 00:10:58,283 ♪ Not me... ♪ 271 00:10:58,325 --> 00:11:00,201 And pulp. 272 00:11:00,243 --> 00:11:01,911 ♪ Not me. ♪ 273 00:11:01,953 --> 00:11:03,580 (beeping) 274 00:11:03,622 --> 00:11:06,416 Ugh, man, it's Cooper again. 275 00:11:06,458 --> 00:11:08,084 Can you take it? 276 00:11:08,126 --> 00:11:11,505 Do I have to? He asked me if all the jobs for men were taken. 277 00:11:11,546 --> 00:11:15,509 I'll get it. You just stay here and do your nails. 278 00:11:15,550 --> 00:11:16,926 (sighs) 279 00:11:16,968 --> 00:11:18,303 What? 280 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:20,514 Do you know where my mother is? 281 00:11:20,555 --> 00:11:22,474 I think she went down to the cafeteria. What do you need? 282 00:11:22,516 --> 00:11:23,808 I can't sleep. 283 00:11:23,850 --> 00:11:25,059 Did you try counting sheep? 284 00:11:25,101 --> 00:11:27,312 Oh, no, I'm afraid of farm animals. 285 00:11:27,354 --> 00:11:30,524 Of course you are. Well, I don't know what I can do for you. 286 00:11:30,565 --> 00:11:32,526 Do you know the "Soft Kitty" song? 287 00:11:32,567 --> 00:11:34,027 No. 288 00:11:34,068 --> 00:11:36,321 I'll teach it to you. Get a notepad. 289 00:11:38,990 --> 00:11:40,699 Okay. 290 00:11:40,741 --> 00:11:43,744 I got your pillow and your blanket. 291 00:11:43,786 --> 00:11:45,497 (grunts) 292 00:11:46,789 --> 00:11:49,834 Shelly, what do you say? 293 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:52,587 Why does it smell like Missy? 294 00:11:53,588 --> 00:11:56,007 You're doing great, honey. 295 00:12:00,428 --> 00:12:01,596 What's going on? 296 00:12:01,638 --> 00:12:03,890 This is Ricky, your new roommate. 297 00:12:03,931 --> 00:12:06,809 Nice to meet you. 298 00:12:09,479 --> 00:12:11,690 I am so sorry. 299 00:12:17,820 --> 00:12:20,323 It's just for one night. 300 00:12:20,365 --> 00:12:21,991 They said you going home tomorrow. 301 00:12:22,033 --> 00:12:23,951 They also said I'd have my own room. 302 00:12:23,993 --> 00:12:25,704 He better not be contagious. 303 00:12:25,744 --> 00:12:27,706 He's not. Are you sure? 304 00:12:27,746 --> 00:12:29,332 Should we ask his doctor? 305 00:12:29,374 --> 00:12:31,710 You just asked me and I said no. 306 00:12:31,750 --> 00:12:34,546 But you're not a doctor. Your career stalled at nurse. 307 00:12:34,588 --> 00:12:37,382 Okay, listen. 308 00:12:37,424 --> 00:12:41,802 I done put up with your nonsense long enough, and it ends now. 309 00:12:42,679 --> 00:12:44,431 That boy is your roommate, 310 00:12:44,472 --> 00:12:48,226 that's the situation and you gonna make the best of it. 311 00:12:48,268 --> 00:12:49,977 You get my drift? 312 00:12:54,608 --> 00:12:56,234 (TV droning quietly) 313 00:12:58,111 --> 00:12:59,654 So Sheldon comes home tomorrow? 314 00:12:59,696 --> 00:13:01,155 Yep. 315 00:13:01,197 --> 00:13:04,075 Everybody's thinking it, so I'm gonna say it. 316 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:06,244 This has been a nice break. 317 00:13:06,286 --> 00:13:09,414 Hey. Don't talk about your brother like that. 318 00:13:09,456 --> 00:13:11,249 Since when are you on his side? 319 00:13:11,291 --> 00:13:13,084 Since Dad almost let him die. 320 00:13:15,420 --> 00:13:18,339 No! SHELDON: Unbelievable. 321 00:13:18,381 --> 00:13:21,301 It's either cartoons or men in their underwear 322 00:13:21,342 --> 00:13:23,094 banging their heads together. 323 00:13:23,136 --> 00:13:26,097 RICKY: You complain a lot. 324 00:13:27,014 --> 00:13:29,016 Excuse me? 325 00:13:30,268 --> 00:13:33,146 Seriously, dude, you need to relax. 326 00:13:33,187 --> 00:13:34,606 How can I relax? 327 00:13:34,648 --> 00:13:37,609 I'm being held captive in a bacterial playground. 328 00:13:37,651 --> 00:13:39,653 Why are you here? 329 00:13:39,694 --> 00:13:42,530 I had to have my gallbladder removed. Why are you here? 330 00:13:42,572 --> 00:13:44,240 I'm having surgery tomorrow. 331 00:13:44,282 --> 00:13:45,784 How come? 332 00:13:45,824 --> 00:13:47,786 I was born with a hole in my heart. 333 00:13:47,826 --> 00:13:50,871 My mom says everyone is born with a Jesus-shaped hole 334 00:13:50,913 --> 00:13:53,458 in their heart, but I'm guessing this is different. 335 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:56,127 Yeah, they're gonna put a patch on it. 336 00:13:56,169 --> 00:13:58,004 And then it just stays there forever? 337 00:13:58,045 --> 00:14:01,466 Yeah, like a Band-Aid you never have to pull off. 338 00:14:01,508 --> 00:14:04,302 That's great, because that's the worst thing about Band-Aids. 339 00:14:04,344 --> 00:14:05,595 (laughs softly) 340 00:14:05,637 --> 00:14:06,929 They may have removed my gallbladder, 341 00:14:06,971 --> 00:14:09,182 but not my wicked sense of humor. 342 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:17,357 Whatcha working on? 343 00:14:17,398 --> 00:14:18,983 A welcome home sign for Sheldon. 344 00:14:19,025 --> 00:14:21,361 Oh, that's a nice thing. 345 00:14:21,402 --> 00:14:23,988 Yeah, but this "W" took me half an hour. 346 00:14:24,030 --> 00:14:25,906 Hmm. You want some help? 347 00:14:25,948 --> 00:14:26,991 Yeah. 348 00:14:27,033 --> 00:14:30,244 Georgie, get your ass in here! 349 00:14:30,286 --> 00:14:32,831 How did you find out you have a hole in your heart? 350 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:34,708 I fainted playing soccer. 351 00:14:34,749 --> 00:14:37,544 Hmm, I guess I'm fortunate. Why? 352 00:14:37,585 --> 00:14:39,878 I don't and never will play soccer. 353 00:14:39,920 --> 00:14:42,549 How did you know something was wrong with your gallbladder? 354 00:14:42,590 --> 00:14:44,258 It started as a minor tummyache, 355 00:14:44,300 --> 00:14:46,969 then escalated to a major tummyache. 356 00:14:47,011 --> 00:14:49,013 Luckily, I handle pain well. 357 00:14:53,100 --> 00:14:55,061 (quietly): What are you gonna do when you get home? 358 00:14:55,102 --> 00:14:58,523 Enjoy a bathroom I can relax in. 359 00:14:58,565 --> 00:14:59,816 Although I do like that there's 360 00:14:59,858 --> 00:15:02,109 a big red emergency button in there. 361 00:15:02,151 --> 00:15:04,529 I actually don't mind it here. 362 00:15:04,571 --> 00:15:06,656 What about the food? 363 00:15:06,698 --> 00:15:10,201 It's not as good as my grandma's tamales, but nothing is. 364 00:15:10,243 --> 00:15:12,370 How long has she been taking care of you? 365 00:15:12,412 --> 00:15:13,872 My whole life. 366 00:15:13,913 --> 00:15:16,541 She'd be here, but she's watching my brother. 367 00:15:16,583 --> 00:15:20,670 My meemaw takes care of us sometimes, too. 368 00:15:20,712 --> 00:15:24,298 I'm excited for my heart to be fixed, 'cause then, 369 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:26,885 she won't have to worry about me anymore. But hey, 370 00:15:26,925 --> 00:15:28,887 once they put the patch on my heart, 371 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:31,180 I'll sort of be like Iron Man. 372 00:15:31,222 --> 00:15:34,851 Technically, Iron Man has a magnet, not a patch. 373 00:15:34,893 --> 00:15:36,935 And technically, I said "sort of." 374 00:15:36,977 --> 00:15:38,897 Touché. 375 00:15:40,356 --> 00:15:42,483 (grunts softly) 376 00:15:47,614 --> 00:15:50,074 Where'd he go? Where's Ricky? 377 00:15:50,116 --> 00:15:52,243 He's in surgery. 378 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:54,621 Oh. 379 00:15:54,662 --> 00:15:56,205 But look what I'm doing. 380 00:15:56,247 --> 00:15:58,583 I'm packing up so we can go home. 381 00:15:58,625 --> 00:15:59,959 Can we wait until he's done? 382 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,211 I think it's gonna be a while, honey, 383 00:16:02,253 --> 00:16:04,171 but why don't we get a move on 384 00:16:04,213 --> 00:16:05,882 and then we can check on him later? 385 00:16:08,509 --> 00:16:10,386 Okay. 386 00:16:14,140 --> 00:16:17,059 One second. 387 00:16:17,101 --> 00:16:19,186 Excuse me, Nurse Robinson? 388 00:16:19,228 --> 00:16:22,690 Yes? Will you give this Iron Man comic to Ricky? 389 00:16:22,732 --> 00:16:24,400 I'll see that he gets it. 390 00:16:24,442 --> 00:16:26,736 Thank you. Mm-hmm. 391 00:16:26,778 --> 00:16:29,405 And thank you for taking care of me. 392 00:16:29,447 --> 00:16:31,282 (chuckles): You're welcome. 393 00:16:31,324 --> 00:16:32,742 You stay healthy. 394 00:16:32,784 --> 00:16:34,327 I will. 395 00:16:34,368 --> 00:16:37,872 When did he become nice? 396 00:16:37,914 --> 00:16:40,040 (elevator chimes) 397 00:16:48,257 --> 00:16:51,177 Uh, I'll get the next one. 398 00:17:09,236 --> 00:17:11,405 I actually missed you. 399 00:17:11,447 --> 00:17:13,491 Ain't that nice? 400 00:17:13,533 --> 00:17:15,368 What about me did you miss? 401 00:17:15,409 --> 00:17:16,703 I don't know. 402 00:17:16,744 --> 00:17:18,204 Well, think about it and get back to me. 403 00:17:18,245 --> 00:17:20,581 Ha, he gave you homework. 404 00:17:20,623 --> 00:17:22,542 Sheldon, I just got off the phone with that nurse 405 00:17:22,583 --> 00:17:23,960 from the hospital. 406 00:17:24,002 --> 00:17:25,712 Your little roommate's gonna be just fine. 407 00:17:25,753 --> 00:17:27,380 Oh, good. That's a relief. 408 00:17:27,421 --> 00:17:28,840 Would you like to go visit him? 409 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:31,467 No. Why? 410 00:17:33,260 --> 00:17:35,889 Okay, here we go, Sheldon. 411 00:17:35,930 --> 00:17:41,435 One "precision astronomical refractor telescope." 412 00:17:41,477 --> 00:17:43,270 Wow. Thanks, Dad. 413 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:45,732 ADULT SHELDON: For the next few weeks, my guilt-ridden father 414 00:17:45,773 --> 00:17:48,026 continued to lavish me with gifts. 415 00:17:48,067 --> 00:17:51,445 Then the football playoffs started and that was that. 416 00:17:51,487 --> 00:17:53,823 Time's up. What did you miss about me? that was that.