1 00:00:01,418 --> 00:00:02,878 Previously on Young Sheldon... Veronica. 2 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:04,254 I-I'm here for your mom's Bible study. 3 00:00:04,296 --> 00:00:05,756 I'm glad you could join us. 4 00:00:05,798 --> 00:00:08,007 What are you doing? Come here for Bible study. 5 00:00:08,049 --> 00:00:09,677 If you want to be a good Christian, 6 00:00:09,718 --> 00:00:11,637 maybe you should stop lying through your teeth. 7 00:00:11,679 --> 00:00:14,849 Hey, Mom, just a heads-up: I'm gettin' baptized tomorrow. 8 00:00:16,892 --> 00:00:18,101 We did it! 9 00:00:18,143 --> 00:00:19,394 I'm so happy! 10 00:00:19,436 --> 00:00:20,646 I love you. 11 00:00:20,688 --> 00:00:22,773 (congregation gasps) 12 00:00:22,815 --> 00:00:24,775 Oh! (George Jr. grunts in pain) 13 00:00:26,151 --> 00:00:28,028 ADULT SHELDON: There are certain phrases 14 00:00:28,069 --> 00:00:30,155 that are used by dads around the world. 15 00:00:35,035 --> 00:00:37,329 (Japanese pop song playing) 16 00:00:42,083 --> 00:00:44,670 ♪ Well, it's all right... ♪ 17 00:00:44,712 --> 00:00:46,714 Close the fridge. 18 00:00:46,755 --> 00:00:48,674 You're wastin' money. 19 00:00:48,716 --> 00:00:51,343 I'm having trouble deciding between pudding and Jell-O. 20 00:00:51,385 --> 00:00:54,763 Well, decide what you want, and then open it. 21 00:00:54,805 --> 00:00:56,473 But I need the visual input. 22 00:00:56,515 --> 00:00:58,058 Does the pudding have a skin? 23 00:00:58,099 --> 00:01:00,853 Plus, it's good fun jiggling the Jell-O. 24 00:01:00,895 --> 00:01:03,146 Do you have any idea what our electric bill is? Yes. 25 00:01:03,188 --> 00:01:04,314 I do our taxes. 26 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:06,066 And it's higher than it should be. 27 00:01:06,107 --> 00:01:07,651 And why do you think that is? 28 00:01:07,693 --> 00:01:09,403 Well, I don't want to point any fingers, 29 00:01:09,444 --> 00:01:12,031 but Missy sleeps with a night-light. 30 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:14,783 Make a choice and close the door. 31 00:01:14,825 --> 00:01:17,703 Okay. There's only one logical way to settle this. 32 00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:19,204 Eenie-meenie... 33 00:01:19,246 --> 00:01:20,789 Close the door! 34 00:01:20,831 --> 00:01:23,792 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 35 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:26,921 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪ 36 00:01:26,962 --> 00:01:29,506 ♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪ 37 00:01:29,548 --> 00:01:31,842 ♪ I am a mighty little man ♪ 38 00:01:31,884 --> 00:01:35,888 ♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪ 39 00:01:39,224 --> 00:01:40,935 (school bell ringing) 40 00:01:49,735 --> 00:01:50,861 Hey. 41 00:01:50,903 --> 00:01:53,614 (sighs) What do you want? 42 00:01:53,655 --> 00:01:55,574 I just wanted to apologize again. 43 00:01:55,616 --> 00:01:57,284 My behavior was crazy. 44 00:01:57,325 --> 00:01:59,036 I blame hormones. 45 00:01:59,078 --> 00:02:01,080 Really? 'Cause I blame you. 46 00:02:01,121 --> 00:02:04,374 Is there any way you can forgive me? 47 00:02:04,416 --> 00:02:06,043 Please? 48 00:02:08,921 --> 00:02:11,256 Fine. I forgive you. 49 00:02:11,298 --> 00:02:13,425 You're not just saying it 'cause you're trying to be 50 00:02:13,467 --> 00:02:15,594 a good Christian and you're afraid of going to Hell? 51 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:17,387 Do you want me to forgive you or not? 52 00:02:17,429 --> 00:02:18,847 Very much. 53 00:02:18,889 --> 00:02:21,308 Then stop talking and let's move on. 54 00:02:21,349 --> 00:02:23,018 So... so we're friends again? 55 00:02:23,060 --> 00:02:24,895 Sure. 56 00:02:24,937 --> 00:02:27,106 Just as friends, would you wanna hang out 57 00:02:27,147 --> 00:02:28,941 on Saturday night? 58 00:02:28,983 --> 00:02:32,193 In a no-kissing and no-punching-in- the-face kind of way? 59 00:02:32,235 --> 00:02:34,404 I can't. My boyfriend's taking me to dinner. 60 00:02:34,446 --> 00:02:36,615 (echoing, distorting): Boyfriend, boyfriend, boyfriend... 61 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:38,241 You know, I got to run. 62 00:02:38,283 --> 00:02:40,619 I'm glad we're friends again. 63 00:02:47,459 --> 00:02:49,210 Your brother looks upset. Really? 64 00:02:49,252 --> 00:02:51,046 I would have guessed hungry. 65 00:02:51,088 --> 00:02:52,714 See you later. 66 00:02:55,843 --> 00:02:58,345 Mr. Givens, a moment of your time? 67 00:02:58,386 --> 00:03:00,179 (sighs heavily) 68 00:03:00,221 --> 00:03:02,432 I'm curious about more cost-effective methods 69 00:03:02,474 --> 00:03:04,434 of generating electricity. 70 00:03:04,476 --> 00:03:06,645 And? 71 00:03:06,687 --> 00:03:08,438 And I came to you. Go. 72 00:03:08,480 --> 00:03:12,484 Well, there's fossil fuels, like oil and coal. 73 00:03:12,526 --> 00:03:14,402 Too dirty. Oh. Hydro? 74 00:03:14,444 --> 00:03:16,030 Too wet. Solar? 75 00:03:16,071 --> 00:03:18,323 With this fair skin? Next. 76 00:03:18,365 --> 00:03:20,117 Wind? 77 00:03:20,159 --> 00:03:23,078 You know what the problem with wind is. 78 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:24,371 It's too reliant on wind. 79 00:03:24,412 --> 00:03:25,664 I think I'm looking 80 00:03:25,706 --> 00:03:27,833 for something a little more indoors. 81 00:03:27,875 --> 00:03:29,250 How about nuclear power? 82 00:03:29,292 --> 00:03:31,336 It's clean and efficient and very safe, 83 00:03:31,378 --> 00:03:34,006 until something goes horribly wrong. 84 00:03:35,007 --> 00:03:36,842 That could work. 85 00:03:36,884 --> 00:03:38,426 Oh. Goody. 86 00:03:38,468 --> 00:03:39,970 Are we done? 87 00:03:40,012 --> 00:03:43,431 Almost. I have one last question about nuclear reactors. 88 00:03:43,473 --> 00:03:45,017 What? 89 00:03:45,059 --> 00:03:47,435 How do I build one? Go. 90 00:03:48,896 --> 00:03:52,066 ADULT SHELDON: Spoiler alert: he didn't know. 91 00:03:52,107 --> 00:03:53,817 Hello? 92 00:03:53,859 --> 00:03:55,986 Hello, my little vicuña. 93 00:03:56,028 --> 00:03:57,362 (Meemaw chuckles) 94 00:03:57,404 --> 00:03:58,989 Well, hello to you, too. 95 00:03:59,031 --> 00:04:02,325 And more importantly, what is a vicuña? 96 00:04:02,367 --> 00:04:07,039 Only what I feel is the cutest camelid on the planet. 97 00:04:07,081 --> 00:04:09,374 Well, I suppose I could ask you what a camelid is, 98 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:11,793 but you're just gonna say more words that I don't know. 99 00:04:11,835 --> 00:04:13,336 What's up? 100 00:04:13,378 --> 00:04:15,089 There's an upcoming event at the university, 101 00:04:15,130 --> 00:04:17,716 and I'd like you to be my plus-one. 102 00:04:17,758 --> 00:04:19,676 Oh. Well, I'd love to go. 103 00:04:19,718 --> 00:04:23,138 Wonderful! It's a date. Bye. Wait, wait. 104 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:24,806 Hang on there, partner. I need a little more information. 105 00:04:24,848 --> 00:04:26,516 When is this event? 106 00:04:26,558 --> 00:04:27,768 This Friday night. 107 00:04:27,809 --> 00:04:28,977 Oh. What time? 108 00:04:29,019 --> 00:04:30,270 I'm not sure. 109 00:04:30,311 --> 00:04:31,772 Well, will there be food? 110 00:04:31,813 --> 00:04:32,981 I have no idea. 111 00:04:33,023 --> 00:04:34,233 What's the dress code? 112 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:35,525 Not a clue. 113 00:04:35,567 --> 00:04:37,111 Well, what do you know? 114 00:04:37,152 --> 00:04:38,904 You're my plus-one. 115 00:04:38,946 --> 00:04:42,323 Well, you go do a little more research and get back to me. 116 00:04:42,365 --> 00:04:44,492 You got it! Bye. 117 00:04:44,534 --> 00:04:46,203 Wait. What? 118 00:04:46,245 --> 00:04:47,454 Love you! 119 00:04:47,495 --> 00:04:49,123 Love you, too. 120 00:04:49,164 --> 00:04:51,041 (chuckles) 121 00:04:52,834 --> 00:04:56,213 Hello. Is this the studio that makes the Professor Proton show? 122 00:04:56,255 --> 00:04:57,464 Excellent. 123 00:04:57,505 --> 00:04:59,841 May I speak to him, please? 124 00:04:59,883 --> 00:05:02,261 Well, then I'd like to leave him a message. 125 00:05:02,301 --> 00:05:04,721 My name is Sheldon Cooper, and I'm trying to build 126 00:05:04,763 --> 00:05:07,933 a nuclear reactor, and I could use his help. 127 00:05:07,975 --> 00:05:11,603 My number is 409-356-6049. 128 00:05:12,771 --> 00:05:14,815 Thank you. I'm gonna hang up now, 129 00:05:14,856 --> 00:05:16,108 because this is long-distance, 130 00:05:16,150 --> 00:05:18,152 and my father doesn't make much money. 131 00:05:18,193 --> 00:05:19,402 Good-bye. 132 00:05:19,444 --> 00:05:20,779 (door opens) 133 00:05:22,197 --> 00:05:23,615 Georgie, question: 134 00:05:23,657 --> 00:05:25,159 In the hallway earlier today, 135 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:27,953 were you upset or hungry? 136 00:05:27,995 --> 00:05:30,289 Shut up. 137 00:05:33,041 --> 00:05:34,709 That's hungry. 138 00:05:34,751 --> 00:05:36,878 STURGIS: Connie, I believe I have answers 139 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:38,797 to all your questions. 140 00:05:38,839 --> 00:05:40,174 Lay it on me. 141 00:05:40,215 --> 00:05:42,884 Time: the event begins at 6:00 p.m. 142 00:05:42,926 --> 00:05:45,804 The dress code is: business attire. 143 00:05:45,846 --> 00:05:48,098 Dinner will be served, but it's been suggested 144 00:05:48,140 --> 00:05:51,101 that we eat first, because the food is dreadful. 145 00:05:51,143 --> 00:05:52,477 Good to know. 146 00:05:52,519 --> 00:05:53,895 And last but not least, 147 00:05:53,937 --> 00:05:56,481 a camelid is any member of the camelidae family, 148 00:05:56,523 --> 00:06:00,068 such as llamas, alpacas or vicuñas. 149 00:06:00,110 --> 00:06:02,403 You didn't ask that one, 150 00:06:02,445 --> 00:06:05,573 but, uh, it seemed like something you should know. 151 00:06:05,615 --> 00:06:07,201 John... 152 00:06:07,242 --> 00:06:10,120 is everybody at this party gonna be a scientist like you? 153 00:06:10,162 --> 00:06:11,997 Not everybody. You'll be there. 154 00:06:12,039 --> 00:06:13,707 That's kind of what I'm gettin' at. 155 00:06:13,748 --> 00:06:15,125 Is there a problem? 156 00:06:15,167 --> 00:06:16,960 Well... 157 00:06:17,002 --> 00:06:18,879 yeah. 158 00:06:18,920 --> 00:06:21,089 I didn't go to college. 159 00:06:21,131 --> 00:06:23,133 I was a total screwup in high school. 160 00:06:23,175 --> 00:06:24,634 I might not fit in at all. 161 00:06:24,676 --> 00:06:26,636 Don't be silly. Everyone's gonna love you! 162 00:06:26,678 --> 00:06:29,472 And I'm excited to show you off. 163 00:06:29,514 --> 00:06:34,102 The general consensus among the faculty is you don't exist. 164 00:06:34,144 --> 00:06:36,104 Well, I don't know how I feel about that. 165 00:06:36,146 --> 00:06:39,482 Oh, don't worry-- it says more about me than it does about you. 166 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:41,193 -(chuckles) -(doorbell rings) 167 00:06:41,235 --> 00:06:43,695 I'll get it. 168 00:06:43,737 --> 00:06:46,698 It's like dating the Encyclopedia Britannica. 169 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:49,450 Oh, hello, Sheldon. 170 00:06:49,492 --> 00:06:51,286 Good evening. Do you have any idea 171 00:06:51,328 --> 00:06:53,788 where I could obtain radioactive material? 172 00:06:53,830 --> 00:06:56,624 That's an interesting question. What do you need it for? 173 00:06:56,666 --> 00:06:58,793 I'm trying to build a small nuclear reactor 174 00:06:58,835 --> 00:07:00,628 to provide electricity for my house. 175 00:07:00,670 --> 00:07:02,256 And possibly the whole neighborhood, 176 00:07:02,297 --> 00:07:03,757 if they're nice to me. 177 00:07:03,798 --> 00:07:05,884 Fun. The problem is, I don't know 178 00:07:05,926 --> 00:07:08,427 where to get the necessary radioactive material. 179 00:07:08,469 --> 00:07:12,140 Oh. Do you happen to have any unexploded atomic bombs? 180 00:07:12,182 --> 00:07:13,808 Not a one. 181 00:07:13,850 --> 00:07:15,060 Shoot. 182 00:07:15,102 --> 00:07:17,187 What about an X-ray machine? 183 00:07:17,229 --> 00:07:18,563 Nope. 184 00:07:18,605 --> 00:07:20,357 That makes sense. You're just a kid. 185 00:07:21,482 --> 00:07:22,692 Oh! I know! 186 00:07:22,734 --> 00:07:26,113 Smoke detectors contain trace amounts 187 00:07:26,154 --> 00:07:28,198 of americium-241. 188 00:07:28,240 --> 00:07:29,448 Interesting. 189 00:07:29,490 --> 00:07:30,700 But I'd need a lot of them, 190 00:07:30,742 --> 00:07:31,952 and they're expensive. 191 00:07:31,993 --> 00:07:33,287 True. 192 00:07:33,328 --> 00:07:36,206 Hey, I bet if you call a few companies 193 00:07:36,248 --> 00:07:38,166 and say it's for a school project, 194 00:07:38,208 --> 00:07:40,001 you could get them for free. 195 00:07:40,043 --> 00:07:41,878 That's a great idea. Thanks. 196 00:07:41,920 --> 00:07:44,756 You're very welcome. 197 00:07:45,715 --> 00:07:47,592 What a cute kid. 198 00:07:49,094 --> 00:07:50,845 Who was that at the door? 199 00:07:50,887 --> 00:07:52,555 Sheldon. What did he want? 200 00:07:52,597 --> 00:07:54,641 Oh, nothing. He just had a science query. 201 00:07:54,682 --> 00:07:56,601 Ooh, biscuits! 202 00:08:00,314 --> 00:08:02,149 Where's Georgie? 203 00:08:02,190 --> 00:08:04,525 I don't know. I called him ten minutes ago. 204 00:08:04,567 --> 00:08:06,278 He's probably curled up in a ball, 205 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:07,779 crying about Veronica. 206 00:08:07,821 --> 00:08:08,905 Why do you say that? 207 00:08:08,947 --> 00:08:10,240 It's just what I'm hearing. 208 00:08:10,282 --> 00:08:11,532 From who? 209 00:08:11,574 --> 00:08:14,286 I'm kinda plugged into this town. 210 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:16,455 I'll go check on him. 211 00:08:18,290 --> 00:08:21,084 Where exactly you getting all this info? 212 00:08:21,126 --> 00:08:23,003 There's a lot of kid sisters out there. 213 00:08:23,044 --> 00:08:24,463 We talk. 214 00:08:24,503 --> 00:08:26,173 Honey? 215 00:08:26,214 --> 00:08:27,424 Can I come in? 216 00:08:27,466 --> 00:08:29,550 GEORGE JR.: No. 217 00:08:32,137 --> 00:08:33,554 Aw, baby, 218 00:08:33,596 --> 00:08:35,432 everything all right? 219 00:08:35,474 --> 00:08:37,351 I don't want to talk about it. 220 00:08:37,392 --> 00:08:40,895 You might feel better if you do. 221 00:08:40,937 --> 00:08:42,730 Is it about a girl? 222 00:08:42,772 --> 00:08:44,816 How do you know? 223 00:08:46,109 --> 00:08:48,487 Sometimes a mother can sense these things. 224 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:51,323 Veronica has a boyfriend. 225 00:08:51,365 --> 00:08:52,531 You mean Dustin? 226 00:08:52,573 --> 00:08:53,950 You know him? 227 00:08:53,992 --> 00:08:56,161 Well, yeah, she met him through the church. 228 00:08:56,203 --> 00:08:57,704 Lovely young man. 229 00:08:57,745 --> 00:08:59,080 You like him? 230 00:08:59,122 --> 00:09:01,958 Oh. Well, um... 231 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:06,213 the Lord teaches us to like everybody. 232 00:09:06,254 --> 00:09:08,798 I just can't stop thinking about her with another guy, 233 00:09:08,840 --> 00:09:10,591 and it's making me crazy. 234 00:09:10,633 --> 00:09:12,927 Aw. Why don't you come eat something? 235 00:09:12,969 --> 00:09:14,221 You'll feel better. 236 00:09:14,262 --> 00:09:15,596 I can't. 237 00:09:15,638 --> 00:09:17,807 I feel like I got punched in the stomach. 238 00:09:18,766 --> 00:09:19,934 Trust me, 239 00:09:19,976 --> 00:09:22,229 this'll pass. 240 00:09:22,270 --> 00:09:24,981 You will meet other girls. 241 00:09:25,023 --> 00:09:27,526 They won't be Veronica. 242 00:09:29,610 --> 00:09:31,029 Is he taller than me? 243 00:09:31,071 --> 00:09:32,947 It doesn't matter. 244 00:09:32,989 --> 00:09:35,616 It's what's inside a person that counts. 245 00:09:35,658 --> 00:09:37,618 How much taller? 246 00:09:37,660 --> 00:09:39,204 A lot. 247 00:09:40,621 --> 00:09:43,417 Mrs. Sparks' credit card got declined at Payless. 248 00:09:43,458 --> 00:09:44,667 No kidding. 249 00:09:44,709 --> 00:09:45,877 She went nuts. 250 00:09:45,919 --> 00:09:47,254 But you didn't hear it from me. 251 00:09:47,295 --> 00:09:48,505 Mm. 252 00:09:48,547 --> 00:09:50,798 Poor baby is just crushed. 253 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:51,966 Oh, man. 254 00:09:52,008 --> 00:09:53,843 I've been through that. Brutal. 255 00:09:53,885 --> 00:09:56,054 When did I break your heart? 256 00:09:56,096 --> 00:09:57,931 Oh, it wasn't you. 257 00:09:58,806 --> 00:09:59,933 Then who was it? 258 00:09:59,974 --> 00:10:01,309 Oh, doesn't matter. 259 00:10:01,351 --> 00:10:02,852 It was a long time ago. 260 00:10:02,894 --> 00:10:05,564 But who? 261 00:10:05,646 --> 00:10:07,148 Dad, I don't want to get ahead of myself, 262 00:10:07,190 --> 00:10:09,608 but I think I solved our electricity problem. 263 00:10:09,650 --> 00:10:10,860 Not now, Sheldon. 264 00:10:10,902 --> 00:10:12,362 I wouldn't mind hearing it. 265 00:10:12,404 --> 00:10:13,738 Who? 266 00:10:14,739 --> 00:10:16,991 If you want, I'll ask around. 267 00:10:17,033 --> 00:10:18,910 ADULT SHELDON: For many children, 268 00:10:18,952 --> 00:10:21,455 their happiest memory is the day they learned 269 00:10:21,496 --> 00:10:23,248 to ride a bike. 270 00:10:23,290 --> 00:10:26,626 For others, it's when they got their first puppy. 271 00:10:26,667 --> 00:10:28,711 For me, it was the day 272 00:10:28,753 --> 00:10:30,589 I received a box of 57 defective 273 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:33,967 smoke detectors loaded with americium-241. 274 00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:35,552 Yes! 275 00:10:35,594 --> 00:10:36,928 (laughing) 276 00:10:36,970 --> 00:10:39,431 GEORGE JR.: My dearest Veronica... No. 277 00:10:42,517 --> 00:10:45,479 My beloved Veronica... 278 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:47,397 Better. It's got "love" in it. 279 00:10:47,439 --> 00:10:50,525 Every minute I'm away from you is an eternity. 280 00:10:50,567 --> 00:10:52,402 But it feels longer than that. 281 00:10:52,444 --> 00:10:54,946 I can't eat, I can't sleep, 282 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:57,240 it's like there's a hole in my heart 283 00:10:57,282 --> 00:10:59,826 that only your love can fill. 284 00:10:59,867 --> 00:11:01,244 So true. 285 00:11:01,286 --> 00:11:03,288 And yes, I know about Dustin, 286 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:05,624 but he can't love you the way I do. 287 00:11:05,665 --> 00:11:08,502 Because my love is the kind of love 288 00:11:08,543 --> 00:11:10,711 that is true love. 289 00:11:10,753 --> 00:11:13,214 The kind that lovers feel 290 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:15,509 when they're in love. 291 00:11:15,550 --> 00:11:17,135 Beautiful. 292 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:19,262 So in conclusion, I hope, 293 00:11:19,304 --> 00:11:20,805 no, I pray, 294 00:11:20,847 --> 00:11:22,307 I hope and pray 295 00:11:22,349 --> 00:11:23,891 that you'll give me the chance 296 00:11:23,933 --> 00:11:25,768 to be the boyfriend you deserve. 297 00:11:25,810 --> 00:11:27,479 And when the time is right, 298 00:11:27,521 --> 00:11:30,482 I'm able to shower you with diamonds, houses, 299 00:11:30,524 --> 00:11:31,732 boats, and cars, 300 00:11:31,774 --> 00:11:33,109 the husband of your dreams. 301 00:11:33,151 --> 00:11:36,154 Loving you with my heart, my soul, 302 00:11:36,196 --> 00:11:37,864 and my lips, 303 00:11:37,905 --> 00:11:39,782 Georgie Cooper. 304 00:11:40,699 --> 00:11:42,285 Just tell me her name. 305 00:11:42,327 --> 00:11:44,538 It's not important. It was a long time ago. 306 00:11:44,579 --> 00:11:46,665 Then how come I don't know about it? 307 00:11:46,705 --> 00:11:48,667 Because I married you, and no one else matters. 308 00:11:48,707 --> 00:11:50,126 If that's so, 309 00:11:50,168 --> 00:11:52,212 why'd this mystery woman break your heart? 310 00:11:52,253 --> 00:11:53,463 (sighs, chuckles): Come on, Mare. 311 00:11:53,505 --> 00:11:54,922 We were young. 312 00:11:54,964 --> 00:11:56,383 We were kids. 313 00:11:56,424 --> 00:11:58,176 Leave it alone. 314 00:12:00,428 --> 00:12:03,515 Just tell me her name, and I'll drop it forever. 315 00:12:05,433 --> 00:12:07,143 You swear? 316 00:12:07,185 --> 00:12:08,395 You know I don't swear. 317 00:12:08,436 --> 00:12:09,688 You promise? 318 00:12:09,728 --> 00:12:11,356 Absolutely. 319 00:12:12,691 --> 00:12:15,360 Kathryn Dempsey. Kathryn Dempsey?! 320 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:17,153 You watched me make cupcakes for her daughter's birthday, 321 00:12:17,195 --> 00:12:19,573 and you never told me you were in love with her?! 322 00:12:19,614 --> 00:12:21,074 I was 15 years old, 323 00:12:21,115 --> 00:12:22,825 and she didn't love me back. 324 00:12:22,867 --> 00:12:24,202 If she did, 325 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:25,828 would you have married her instead of me? 326 00:12:25,870 --> 00:12:27,080 But she didn't! 327 00:12:27,121 --> 00:12:28,331 Okay! 328 00:12:28,373 --> 00:12:30,208 Now I have my answer. 329 00:12:31,167 --> 00:12:32,711 Kathryn Dempsey?! 330 00:12:32,751 --> 00:12:35,004 I was 15! 331 00:12:37,756 --> 00:12:39,926 (footsteps approaching) 332 00:12:39,967 --> 00:12:41,511 Hey, Sheldon. 333 00:12:41,553 --> 00:12:42,845 Hello, Billy. 334 00:12:42,887 --> 00:12:44,055 What you doing? 335 00:12:44,097 --> 00:12:45,640 Building a nuclear reactor. 336 00:12:45,682 --> 00:12:49,519 Cool. I'm having Lucky Charms for dinner. 337 00:12:52,146 --> 00:12:54,023 What are you gonna do with it when you're done? 338 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:57,151 Stand in front of the refrigerator as long as I want. 339 00:12:57,193 --> 00:12:58,819 Cool. 340 00:12:58,861 --> 00:13:00,988 Why are you eating cereal for dinner? 341 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:02,449 I was hungry, 342 00:13:02,490 --> 00:13:04,200 and my parents are in their bedroom kissing. 343 00:13:04,242 --> 00:13:06,369 ♪ Two, three, four ♪ 344 00:13:06,411 --> 00:13:08,246 ("Born to Be My Baby" by Bon Jovi playing) 345 00:13:08,288 --> 00:13:11,249 (Bon Jovi vocalizing) 346 00:13:17,631 --> 00:13:21,175 ♪ You were born to be my baby ♪ 347 00:13:21,217 --> 00:13:25,263 ♪ And, baby, I was made to be your man ♪ 348 00:13:25,305 --> 00:13:28,600 ♪ We got something to believe in ♪ 349 00:13:28,642 --> 00:13:32,604 ♪ Even if we don't know where we stand ♪ 350 00:13:32,646 --> 00:13:35,356 ♪ Only God would know ♪ Hey, pal. 351 00:13:35,398 --> 00:13:36,566 ♪ The reasons, but... ♪ 352 00:13:36,608 --> 00:13:38,401 What's this, a love note? 353 00:13:38,443 --> 00:13:40,654 Give that back! (chuckles): Oh, I don't think so. 354 00:13:40,695 --> 00:13:42,572 "To my beloved Veronica, 355 00:13:42,614 --> 00:13:45,866 "Every minute I'm away from you is an eternity. 356 00:13:45,908 --> 00:13:48,453 "But it feels longer than that. (students chuckling) 357 00:13:48,495 --> 00:13:50,997 "I can't eat, I can't sleep, 358 00:13:51,038 --> 00:13:53,625 "it feels like there's a hole in my heart that only you 359 00:13:53,667 --> 00:13:55,042 can fill..." ♪ ♪ 360 00:13:58,588 --> 00:14:00,674 (indistinct chatter) 361 00:14:04,427 --> 00:14:06,304 Champagne? 362 00:14:07,221 --> 00:14:08,682 Oh, I'm fine, thank you. 363 00:14:08,723 --> 00:14:10,725 These are for me. 364 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:12,059 Are-are you all right? 365 00:14:12,101 --> 00:14:13,936 No, I'm very nervous. 366 00:14:13,978 --> 00:14:15,647 That's interesting. 367 00:14:15,689 --> 00:14:17,691 Normally, I'm the one who's unsure of himself 368 00:14:17,732 --> 00:14:18,983 in a social situation, 369 00:14:19,025 --> 00:14:20,527 but tonight, it's you. 370 00:14:20,568 --> 00:14:22,654 (chuckles) Yeah. Frickin' fascinating. 371 00:14:22,696 --> 00:14:24,656 Dr. Sturgis, good to see you. 372 00:14:24,698 --> 00:14:26,115 Dr. Linkletter. 373 00:14:26,157 --> 00:14:28,368 Please meet my girlfriend, 374 00:14:28,409 --> 00:14:29,744 Connie Tucker. 375 00:14:29,786 --> 00:14:31,204 Nice to meet you, Dr. Tucker. 376 00:14:31,245 --> 00:14:32,664 I'm not a doctor. 377 00:14:32,706 --> 00:14:33,914 But I would like to point out, 378 00:14:33,956 --> 00:14:35,249 she's quite real. 379 00:14:35,291 --> 00:14:37,585 I can see that. And our relationship 380 00:14:37,627 --> 00:14:38,837 is more 381 00:14:38,877 --> 00:14:41,088 than just friends. That's enough. 382 00:14:41,130 --> 00:14:42,256 In fact, 383 00:14:42,298 --> 00:14:43,966 it's flat-out erotic. 384 00:14:44,008 --> 00:14:45,510 Change the subject, John. 385 00:14:45,552 --> 00:14:48,054 You got it, girlfriend. 386 00:14:48,095 --> 00:14:49,263 Dr. Linkletter 387 00:14:49,305 --> 00:14:51,808 is working on an intriguing theory 388 00:14:51,850 --> 00:14:54,310 of quantum gravity. 389 00:14:54,352 --> 00:14:56,270 Is that so? He can explain it 390 00:14:56,312 --> 00:14:58,481 much better than I can. 391 00:14:58,523 --> 00:14:59,691 Are you familiar at all 392 00:14:59,733 --> 00:15:01,067 with string theory? 393 00:15:01,108 --> 00:15:02,861 Remind me. 394 00:15:02,901 --> 00:15:05,071 Well, basically, it's a string theoretic interpretation 395 00:15:05,112 --> 00:15:07,073 of the graviton. 396 00:15:07,114 --> 00:15:09,367 Every force is an exchange of particles. 397 00:15:09,409 --> 00:15:12,036 Gravity is the exchange of gravitons. 398 00:15:12,078 --> 00:15:13,830 Meemaw, are you even listening? 399 00:15:13,872 --> 00:15:15,122 MEEMAW: What? 400 00:15:15,164 --> 00:15:17,542 The graviton is a massless string. 401 00:15:17,584 --> 00:15:19,335 The graviton is a massless string. 402 00:15:19,377 --> 00:15:20,587 Wow! 403 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:21,880 Well, yes, it is. 404 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:23,214 (chuckles) When did 405 00:15:23,256 --> 00:15:24,424 you learn that? 406 00:15:24,465 --> 00:15:26,634 I get around. 407 00:15:26,676 --> 00:15:28,636 In fact, I would go so far as to say 408 00:15:28,678 --> 00:15:30,597 that every force is an exchange of particles, 409 00:15:30,638 --> 00:15:33,307 and gravity is an exchange of gravitons. 410 00:15:33,349 --> 00:15:34,475 Correct! 411 00:15:34,517 --> 00:15:36,018 Yes! (laughs) 412 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:37,520 John, where have you been hiding her? 413 00:15:37,562 --> 00:15:38,813 I haven't. 414 00:15:38,855 --> 00:15:40,607 I've talked about her quite a bit, 415 00:15:40,648 --> 00:15:42,817 but you all said she was a figment of my imagination. 416 00:15:42,859 --> 00:15:43,984 (chuckles) 417 00:15:44,026 --> 00:15:45,319 (chuckles) She's dynamite. 418 00:15:45,361 --> 00:15:47,321 (Linkletter and Sturgis laugh) 419 00:15:47,363 --> 00:15:49,741 Hello. I'd like to speak to Arthur Jeffries. 420 00:15:49,783 --> 00:15:51,659 He plays Professor Proton. 421 00:15:51,701 --> 00:15:53,369 But you probably know that, 422 00:15:53,411 --> 00:15:55,246 since you answer the phone at the station 423 00:15:55,288 --> 00:15:58,792 that makes the show, you lucky duck. 424 00:15:58,833 --> 00:16:01,419 Then I'd like to leave him another message. 425 00:16:01,461 --> 00:16:03,421 Please tell him Sheldon Cooper called again 426 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:05,047 and that I've successfully obtained 427 00:16:05,089 --> 00:16:08,259 the radioactive material that I'm looking for. 428 00:16:08,301 --> 00:16:10,386 Yes, americium-241. 429 00:16:10,428 --> 00:16:13,139 I have lots of it. 430 00:16:13,180 --> 00:16:15,683 I live at 5501 Grant Avenue, 431 00:16:15,725 --> 00:16:17,143 Medford, Texas. 432 00:16:17,184 --> 00:16:19,103 If you're sending me an autographed picture, 433 00:16:19,145 --> 00:16:20,438 I already have one. 434 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:23,274 Ooh, how about one of his bow ties? 435 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:24,901 And then Bryan Larkin read the letter 436 00:16:24,943 --> 00:16:27,654 out loud in the hall. No. 437 00:16:27,695 --> 00:16:29,864 Georgie used the word "love," like, 30 times. 438 00:16:29,906 --> 00:16:31,491 It was pathetic. 439 00:16:31,532 --> 00:16:32,659 That hurts to hear. 440 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:34,619 Really? I think it's hilarious. 441 00:16:36,496 --> 00:16:38,331 Also, my math teacher's pregnant. 442 00:16:38,372 --> 00:16:39,749 Well, that's nice. 443 00:16:39,791 --> 00:16:42,919 (quietly): It might not be her husband's. 444 00:16:43,962 --> 00:16:46,130 Whose do you think it is? 445 00:16:51,636 --> 00:16:52,929 Hey. 446 00:16:52,971 --> 00:16:54,305 Hey. 447 00:16:54,347 --> 00:16:56,516 Going somewhere? Alaska. 448 00:16:56,557 --> 00:16:58,518 Gonna work on the pipeline. 449 00:16:58,559 --> 00:16:59,769 Alaska, huh? 450 00:16:59,811 --> 00:17:01,312 That-That's pretty far. 451 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:03,439 Not far enough, but it'll have to do. 452 00:17:03,481 --> 00:17:05,650 Look, Georgie, 453 00:17:05,692 --> 00:17:08,569 I know it feels bad right now, but... 454 00:17:08,611 --> 00:17:10,488 I promise it'll get better. 455 00:17:10,530 --> 00:17:11,948 How's it gonna get better? 456 00:17:11,990 --> 00:17:13,658 Veronica thinks I'm a jerk, 457 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:16,118 and everyone in the school's calling me Lovey Cooper. 458 00:17:16,160 --> 00:17:18,078 Ooh, that is not a good name. 459 00:17:18,120 --> 00:17:20,581 It doesn't matter, 'cause I'm never going back to that school. 460 00:17:20,623 --> 00:17:22,959 Listen to me. Hey. 461 00:17:25,378 --> 00:17:26,713 You're a good-looking kid, 462 00:17:26,754 --> 00:17:29,549 and you got a big heart. 463 00:17:29,590 --> 00:17:32,010 Once we get you on a daily shower schedule, 464 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:33,887 the girls are gonna be lining up. 465 00:17:33,928 --> 00:17:35,221 I don't want girls. 466 00:17:35,262 --> 00:17:36,723 I want Veronica. 467 00:17:36,764 --> 00:17:38,558 Yeah, maybe you'll get her and maybe you won't. 468 00:17:38,599 --> 00:17:40,643 But someday, you'll find the woman 469 00:17:40,685 --> 00:17:42,020 who was really meant for you. 470 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:43,730 You mean like Kathryn Dempsey? 471 00:17:43,771 --> 00:17:45,314 Alaska's beautiful. 472 00:17:45,356 --> 00:17:46,858 How 'bout I go with you? 473 00:17:46,900 --> 00:17:49,109 Who's Kathryn Dempsey? 474 00:17:49,151 --> 00:17:50,403 I was 15 years-- 475 00:17:50,444 --> 00:17:53,031 I was 15 years old! 476 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:54,615 (Meemaw and Sturgis laugh) 477 00:17:54,657 --> 00:17:56,283 Connie, tell me, 478 00:17:56,325 --> 00:17:57,785 did you grow up in Texas? 479 00:17:57,827 --> 00:18:00,538 Took my first bath in a ten-gallon hat. (laughs) 480 00:18:00,580 --> 00:18:02,248 (laughs) That's wonderful. 481 00:18:02,289 --> 00:18:05,001 My goodness, you're as funny as you are beautiful. 482 00:18:05,043 --> 00:18:07,169 (stammers) That's a nice thing to say 483 00:18:07,211 --> 00:18:08,546 to your friend's girlfriend. 484 00:18:08,588 --> 00:18:09,839 STURGIS: Actually, I don't think 485 00:18:09,881 --> 00:18:11,131 it is so nice. 486 00:18:11,173 --> 00:18:13,009 If I didn't know any better, 487 00:18:13,051 --> 00:18:15,803 I'd say you were sweet-talking my date right in front of me. 488 00:18:15,845 --> 00:18:17,096 You're a pretty smart man, John. 489 00:18:17,137 --> 00:18:18,431 Trust your gut. 490 00:18:19,139 --> 00:18:20,474 Oh, look! 491 00:18:20,516 --> 00:18:22,351 Shrimp cocktail. Let's get some. 492 00:18:22,393 --> 00:18:24,186 Now, hang on. Hey. Take your hand off her, 493 00:18:24,228 --> 00:18:27,314 or there are gonna be some severe consequences. 494 00:18:27,356 --> 00:18:28,942 Whoa, John, calm down. 495 00:18:28,983 --> 00:18:30,109 What do you see in this guy? 496 00:18:30,150 --> 00:18:31,402 All right, that's it! 497 00:18:31,444 --> 00:18:32,820 (grunts) (gasps) 498 00:18:32,862 --> 00:18:34,405 Oh, boy, you shouldn't have done that. 499 00:18:34,447 --> 00:18:35,656 (shouts) Oh! (gasping) 500 00:18:35,698 --> 00:18:37,075 That's enough! Both of you, 501 00:18:37,116 --> 00:18:38,409 just cool your jets. 502 00:18:38,451 --> 00:18:41,079 This isn't over, Dr. Linkletter! 503 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:44,248 Anytime, anyplace, Dr. Sturgis. 504 00:18:44,290 --> 00:18:46,793 And your graviton research 505 00:18:46,834 --> 00:18:49,336 is mediocre at best! 506 00:18:49,378 --> 00:18:51,547 (guests gasping) Keep moving. 507 00:18:51,589 --> 00:18:52,840 Are you angry with me? 508 00:18:52,882 --> 00:18:54,050 More turned on. 509 00:18:54,092 --> 00:18:55,843 Ooh. Great. Let's go. 510 00:19:00,306 --> 00:19:01,975 Good morning, Mary. 511 00:19:02,016 --> 00:19:03,517 Hmm. 512 00:19:03,559 --> 00:19:06,062 (sighs, grunts) 513 00:19:06,104 --> 00:19:07,855 What's that about? 514 00:19:07,897 --> 00:19:09,482 I'm punishing him. 515 00:19:09,523 --> 00:19:10,775 What for? 516 00:19:10,817 --> 00:19:12,318 Nothing, really. 517 00:19:12,359 --> 00:19:14,779 But once I got started, I couldn't stop. (laughs) 518 00:19:14,821 --> 00:19:17,197 (doorbell rings) GEORGE SR.: I'll get it! 519 00:19:17,239 --> 00:19:18,407 (filtered breathing) 520 00:19:18,449 --> 00:19:19,784 The hell? 521 00:19:19,826 --> 00:19:21,452 Sheldon Cooper live here? 522 00:19:22,411 --> 00:19:25,081 (Geiger counters clicking) 523 00:19:25,123 --> 00:19:26,499 Mare! 524 00:19:30,168 --> 00:19:32,254 (garage door clacking) 525 00:19:33,923 --> 00:19:36,801 (indistinct radio chatter) 526 00:19:36,843 --> 00:19:39,303 Am I in trouble? chatter)