1 00:00:01,543 --> 00:00:03,420 Previously on Young Sheldon... So, he's really good 2 00:00:03,462 --> 00:00:05,297 to graduate? He sure is. 3 00:00:05,339 --> 00:00:07,132 Do you think I can make it from one end 4 00:00:07,174 --> 00:00:08,801 of the college campus to the other 5 00:00:08,843 --> 00:00:10,761 in under ten minutes, including a bathroom break? 6 00:00:10,803 --> 00:00:12,262 How important is the bathroom break? 7 00:00:12,304 --> 00:00:14,306 Very. The class schedules are designed 8 00:00:14,348 --> 00:00:16,934 for fully grown bladders, and mine is child-sized. 9 00:00:16,976 --> 00:00:18,310 One other bit of business. 10 00:00:18,352 --> 00:00:20,145 Since you're graduating top of the class, 11 00:00:20,187 --> 00:00:22,189 that makes you our valedictorian. 12 00:00:22,230 --> 00:00:24,399 I'm so proud of you, baby. 13 00:00:24,441 --> 00:00:25,609 You seem surprised. 14 00:00:25,651 --> 00:00:27,862 Well, it's quite an accomplishment. 15 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:30,113 In this school? I don't think so. 16 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:32,950 We're really gonna miss you. 17 00:00:34,576 --> 00:00:37,872 ADULT SHELDON: I've always enjoyed math word problems. 18 00:00:37,913 --> 00:00:39,832 Try wrapping your noggin around this one. 19 00:00:39,874 --> 00:00:42,417 A brilliant young boy named Sheldon 20 00:00:42,459 --> 00:00:44,085 is about to start college. 21 00:00:44,127 --> 00:00:45,921 He needs to get from his linear algebra class 22 00:00:45,963 --> 00:00:49,132 to his physics class, which is 822 meters away. 23 00:00:49,174 --> 00:00:53,261 If his stride is 23 inches long and he only has 24 00:00:53,303 --> 00:00:56,264 ten minutes, how many steps would he have to take per minute 25 00:00:56,306 --> 00:00:59,142 to make it on time? It's a doozy, isn't it? 26 00:00:59,184 --> 00:01:01,186 Don't worry. 27 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:02,938 I'll show my work. 28 00:01:02,980 --> 00:01:05,816 First, we must determine the maximum velocity achievable 29 00:01:05,858 --> 00:01:08,318 without breaking a sweat. 30 00:01:08,360 --> 00:01:09,945 Sweating is for jocks 31 00:01:09,987 --> 00:01:13,198 and those who are worried the jig is up. 32 00:01:13,240 --> 00:01:15,492 ♪ ♪ 33 00:01:19,872 --> 00:01:21,582 BILLY: Hi, Sheldon. 34 00:01:21,623 --> 00:01:23,417 Not now, Billy. I'm in the middle of a math problem. 35 00:01:23,458 --> 00:01:24,752 Okay. 36 00:01:24,793 --> 00:01:26,003 (chicken clucking) 37 00:01:28,171 --> 00:01:29,715 Darn it. 38 00:01:31,550 --> 00:01:33,218 MEEMAW: What are you looking for? 39 00:01:33,260 --> 00:01:34,428 Chest hairs. 40 00:01:34,469 --> 00:01:36,221 Is there any chance I'll hit puberty 41 00:01:36,263 --> 00:01:37,305 in the next few weeks? 42 00:01:37,347 --> 00:01:39,725 Oh, God, I hope not. Why? 43 00:01:39,767 --> 00:01:41,309 The campus is so big, I'll never make it 44 00:01:41,351 --> 00:01:42,603 from one class to another 45 00:01:42,644 --> 00:01:44,730 without a solid dose of testosterone. 46 00:01:44,772 --> 00:01:47,524 Maybe they'll let you leave early so you'll have time. 47 00:01:47,566 --> 00:01:48,901 But the end of the class is when 48 00:01:48,943 --> 00:01:50,151 I point out the teacher's mistakes. 49 00:01:50,193 --> 00:01:52,279 Everybody loves that. 50 00:01:52,320 --> 00:01:53,781 I'd say run across campus, 51 00:01:53,822 --> 00:01:55,699 but I know how you feel about sweating. 52 00:01:55,741 --> 00:01:58,035 It's the urine of the skin. 53 00:01:58,077 --> 00:01:59,536 Why not ride your bike? 54 00:01:59,578 --> 00:02:01,496 I considered that, but I can't let my colleagues 55 00:02:01,538 --> 00:02:04,541 see me with training wheels. They'll think I'm a child. 56 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:06,085 Can't have that. Mm-mm. 57 00:02:09,004 --> 00:02:10,589 See any fuzz growing? 58 00:02:10,631 --> 00:02:12,091 Let me look. 59 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:13,467 Hey. (laughing) 60 00:02:13,508 --> 00:02:15,719 (laughs) No, Meemaw! Bad Meemaw. 61 00:02:16,637 --> 00:02:18,305 What do you want? 62 00:02:18,346 --> 00:02:20,181 I was hoping you could help me build up my leg muscles 63 00:02:20,223 --> 00:02:21,892 to increase my speed. 64 00:02:21,934 --> 00:02:23,936 If you don't want people chasing you, be less annoying. 65 00:02:23,978 --> 00:02:26,396 It's so I can get to my classes on time. 66 00:02:26,438 --> 00:02:29,232 Sheldon, you know you ain't gonna work out. 67 00:02:29,274 --> 00:02:31,026 I will. This is important. 68 00:02:31,068 --> 00:02:32,903 Fine. 69 00:02:32,945 --> 00:02:34,195 Here. Hold these. 70 00:02:34,237 --> 00:02:36,115 Now, keep your back straight 71 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:38,158 and bend your knees like this. 72 00:02:56,135 --> 00:02:57,803 Dad, you're a football coach. 73 00:02:57,845 --> 00:02:59,513 Do you use human growth hormone 74 00:02:59,554 --> 00:03:01,807 to enhance the performance of your players? 75 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:04,935 We lost our last game 63 to nine. What do you think? 76 00:03:04,977 --> 00:03:07,312 I think you should look into human growth hormone. 77 00:03:07,354 --> 00:03:09,940 And if you do, send some this kid's way. 78 00:03:09,982 --> 00:03:13,110 ADULT SHELDON: With no access to controlled substances, 79 00:03:13,152 --> 00:03:14,361 I was left with only one option. 80 00:03:14,402 --> 00:03:15,570 Missy, will you 81 00:03:15,612 --> 00:03:17,031 teach me to ride a bike tomorrow? 82 00:03:17,072 --> 00:03:18,699 Why not Mom? Working. 83 00:03:18,740 --> 00:03:20,075 Meemaw? Old. 84 00:03:20,117 --> 00:03:21,994 Dad? Fat. 85 00:03:22,036 --> 00:03:23,411 Okay. 86 00:03:25,246 --> 00:03:27,791 I'm such a good person. 87 00:03:27,833 --> 00:03:29,334 All right. You're gonna pedal. 88 00:03:29,376 --> 00:03:31,252 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 89 00:03:31,294 --> 00:03:32,462 I'm nervous. 90 00:03:32,504 --> 00:03:34,048 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 91 00:03:34,089 --> 00:03:35,340 Ready? 92 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:37,342 Not really. Go. 93 00:03:38,426 --> 00:03:39,761 SHELDON: I'm doing it. 94 00:03:39,803 --> 00:03:41,013 Okay, I'm gonna let go. Don't let go. 95 00:03:41,055 --> 00:03:42,973 I'm letting go. Don't let go. 96 00:03:43,015 --> 00:03:44,183 I already let go. You let go? 97 00:03:44,224 --> 00:03:45,475 I let go. 98 00:03:45,517 --> 00:03:47,061 I'm doing it. 99 00:03:47,102 --> 00:03:49,063 You're doing it! I'm doing it! 100 00:03:49,104 --> 00:03:50,689 (chicken clucking) 101 00:03:54,442 --> 00:03:57,445 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 102 00:03:57,487 --> 00:04:00,239 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain ♪ 103 00:04:00,281 --> 00:04:02,826 ♪ I bet I could be your hero ♪ 104 00:04:02,868 --> 00:04:05,079 ♪ I am a mighty little man ♪ 105 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:09,666 ♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪ 106 00:04:12,544 --> 00:04:15,255 Dad, Sheldon got hurt. How? 107 00:04:15,296 --> 00:04:17,216 A chicken chased him into a mailbox. 108 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:18,508 Course it did. 109 00:04:21,178 --> 00:04:23,388 If I knew you could run, I would've let you teach him. 110 00:04:23,430 --> 00:04:25,057 (chicken clucking) What happened? 111 00:04:25,099 --> 00:04:26,892 Belinda got off her leash. 112 00:04:26,934 --> 00:04:27,893 You okay? 113 00:04:27,935 --> 00:04:29,853 My arm really hurts. I want Mom. 114 00:04:29,895 --> 00:04:32,313 You got me. Now, let me take a look. 115 00:04:32,355 --> 00:04:34,233 Don't touch it. I'm not gonna hurt you. 116 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:36,526 I'm sorry, but you are too big to be delicate. 117 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:37,945 I'm delicate. 118 00:04:37,986 --> 00:04:39,571 Just want to see if you can bend it. 119 00:04:39,613 --> 00:04:41,322 I can't. It hurts too much. 120 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:44,743 I'm gonna take him to the emergency room. 121 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:45,911 Come on. (grunts) 122 00:04:45,953 --> 00:04:48,163 You gonna be okay? Yeah. 123 00:04:49,581 --> 00:04:51,959 Have fun! 124 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:54,962 This is bad. 125 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:56,213 You're gonna be just fine. 126 00:04:56,255 --> 00:04:58,298 This is the arm I write with. 127 00:04:58,339 --> 00:05:00,134 This is the arm I eat with. 128 00:05:00,175 --> 00:05:01,802 This is the arm I do the Vulcan salute with. 129 00:05:01,843 --> 00:05:03,095 Ow. 130 00:05:03,137 --> 00:05:04,888 It's not too swollen. That's a good sign. 131 00:05:04,930 --> 00:05:06,389 You're not a doctor. 132 00:05:06,431 --> 00:05:08,349 But I see this on the football field all the time. 133 00:05:08,391 --> 00:05:10,227 Football players are meant to be hurt. 134 00:05:10,269 --> 00:05:11,895 I'm meant to be cherished. 135 00:05:11,937 --> 00:05:14,898 Okay. Looks like you fractured your ulna. 136 00:05:14,940 --> 00:05:16,441 Oh, no. 137 00:05:16,483 --> 00:05:18,318 Two weeks in a cast, you'll be good as new. 138 00:05:18,359 --> 00:05:20,445 A cast? Don't those get sweaty? Mm-hmm. 139 00:05:20,487 --> 00:05:21,989 They can. And itchy? 140 00:05:22,030 --> 00:05:23,364 A little. Can it get wet? 141 00:05:23,406 --> 00:05:24,741 Not supposed to. 142 00:05:24,783 --> 00:05:26,118 Then how am I supposed to take a shower? 143 00:05:26,160 --> 00:05:27,869 Well, some people wrap it in a garbage bag. 144 00:05:27,911 --> 00:05:29,412 That's where garbage goes. 145 00:05:29,454 --> 00:05:32,457 Did you get a discount doctor because we're poor? 146 00:05:32,499 --> 00:05:34,542 Shelly, you okay? I fractured 147 00:05:34,584 --> 00:05:35,961 my ulna. He's fine. 148 00:05:36,003 --> 00:05:37,420 I told you you didn't need to come down here. 149 00:05:37,462 --> 00:05:39,965 My baby is in the emergency room. 150 00:05:40,007 --> 00:05:41,424 Yeah, with his father. 151 00:05:41,466 --> 00:05:42,759 Who let him get hurt. 152 00:05:42,801 --> 00:05:44,052 Me? I wasn't even there. 153 00:05:44,094 --> 00:05:45,386 If anything, it was Missy's fault. 154 00:05:45,428 --> 00:05:46,763 And Belinda Sparks. 155 00:05:46,805 --> 00:05:48,347 Who? A chicken. 156 00:05:48,389 --> 00:05:50,184 What does a chicken have to do with this? 157 00:05:50,225 --> 00:05:51,935 You know what, I'm gonna let the nurse come in 158 00:05:51,977 --> 00:05:53,187 and put the cast on. 159 00:05:54,271 --> 00:05:56,731 Don't worry, baby. You're gonna be just fine. 160 00:05:56,773 --> 00:05:59,609 Thanks, Mom. That's what I been saying the whole time. 161 00:05:59,651 --> 00:06:02,029 But she cherishes me. 162 00:06:05,573 --> 00:06:06,825 That's so cool. 163 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:08,076 Can I sign it? 164 00:06:08,118 --> 00:06:09,452 Why? 165 00:06:09,494 --> 00:06:11,205 'Cause that's what kids do. 166 00:06:11,246 --> 00:06:12,956 Why would I care what kids do? 167 00:06:12,998 --> 00:06:15,458 So when it's over, you can have a cool reminder? 168 00:06:15,500 --> 00:06:17,627 I don't want a reminder. This is traumatic. 169 00:06:17,669 --> 00:06:19,671 I might need counseling. 170 00:06:19,713 --> 00:06:21,715 Come on, don't be lame. Let me sign it. 171 00:06:21,756 --> 00:06:23,967 You're just gonna write something mean. 172 00:06:24,009 --> 00:06:26,220 You don't commit a crime and sign your own name. 173 00:06:26,261 --> 00:06:27,386 Learned that one the hard way. 174 00:06:27,428 --> 00:06:29,306 (doorbell rings) 175 00:06:29,348 --> 00:06:31,183 Oh. 176 00:06:31,225 --> 00:06:32,475 Hey, Brenda. 177 00:06:32,517 --> 00:06:35,354 Hey. I just wanted to check in 178 00:06:35,394 --> 00:06:37,898 and see how Sheldon's doing. 179 00:06:37,939 --> 00:06:40,483 He'll be fine. It's just a little fracture. 180 00:06:40,525 --> 00:06:42,569 Oh. Poor kid. 181 00:06:42,610 --> 00:06:46,531 Please know we feel terrible. 182 00:06:46,573 --> 00:06:48,325 Eh, accidents happen. 183 00:06:48,367 --> 00:06:50,285 Hey, speaking of accidents, 184 00:06:50,327 --> 00:06:52,996 which this clearly was, 185 00:06:53,038 --> 00:06:55,623 insurance covers everything, right? 186 00:06:55,665 --> 00:06:58,459 If you're worried about me sending you a bill, don't be. 187 00:06:58,501 --> 00:07:00,212 Wasn't worried. 188 00:07:00,254 --> 00:07:02,630 I just wanted to bring you some food as a peace offering 189 00:07:02,672 --> 00:07:05,342 and promise it will never happen again. 190 00:07:05,384 --> 00:07:07,468 Well, thanks. 191 00:07:07,510 --> 00:07:09,721 Ooh, fried chicken. 192 00:07:11,598 --> 00:07:14,142 Never again. 193 00:07:15,018 --> 00:07:17,396 "I hope your arm gets better soon. 194 00:07:17,436 --> 00:07:20,899 XO, Missy." See? 195 00:07:20,941 --> 00:07:23,235 Nothing mean. Thank you. 196 00:07:23,277 --> 00:07:25,112 ADULT SHELDON: My sister could have a big heart. 197 00:07:25,153 --> 00:07:27,155 If only that were true of her brain. 198 00:07:27,197 --> 00:07:28,740 That's the wrong "your." 199 00:07:28,782 --> 00:07:29,783 What are you talking about? 200 00:07:29,824 --> 00:07:31,492 It's supposed to be Y-O-U-R. 201 00:07:31,534 --> 00:07:34,579 What you wrote means, "I hope you are arm gets better." 202 00:07:34,621 --> 00:07:36,164 Oh. 203 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:38,750 You defaced my body with a grammatical error. 204 00:07:38,792 --> 00:07:42,003 I guess that's your problem. Y-O-U-R. 205 00:07:46,300 --> 00:07:49,303 Left-handed knocking. Wild. 206 00:07:49,344 --> 00:07:52,013 Georgie? GEORGE JR.: What? 207 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:54,933 You're left-handed. Now that I've joined your ranks, 208 00:07:54,975 --> 00:07:57,811 I was wondering if you could tell me what to expect. 209 00:07:57,852 --> 00:08:00,188 I don't know. To me, it's just normal. 210 00:08:00,230 --> 00:08:02,523 But the vast majority of people are right-handed. 211 00:08:02,565 --> 00:08:04,567 There must be some challenges. 212 00:08:05,444 --> 00:08:07,404 It's hard to cut stuff with scissors. 213 00:08:07,446 --> 00:08:09,323 Mom handles most of my cutting needs. 214 00:08:09,364 --> 00:08:12,117 Uh, when you shake hands, it's the wrong hand. 215 00:08:12,159 --> 00:08:14,953 I don't shake hands. It's disgusting. 216 00:08:15,829 --> 00:08:17,289 Oh! When driving, 217 00:08:17,331 --> 00:08:19,040 the gear shifter's on the right side. 218 00:08:19,082 --> 00:08:20,834 And I'm not old enough to drive. 219 00:08:20,875 --> 00:08:22,543 Being a lefty doesn't seem so bad. 220 00:08:22,585 --> 00:08:23,503 I don't know why 221 00:08:23,544 --> 00:08:25,380 you complain so much. 222 00:08:28,633 --> 00:08:30,677 Don't worry, baby. 223 00:08:30,718 --> 00:08:33,430 I cut everything into bite-size pieces for you. 224 00:08:33,472 --> 00:08:35,723 Maybe you could chew it up and spit it in his mouth. 225 00:08:35,765 --> 00:08:38,518 Please? Let's just say grace. 226 00:08:42,481 --> 00:08:44,441 Will you two help him with his mittens? 227 00:08:44,483 --> 00:08:45,900 Maybe he doesn't wear them. 228 00:08:45,942 --> 00:08:47,361 Then I'm not holding hands. 229 00:08:47,402 --> 00:08:49,154 We ain't got to hold hands? Sweet. 230 00:08:49,196 --> 00:08:51,614 I like when we hold hands. We are holding hands. 231 00:08:51,656 --> 00:08:52,907 Let's go. Mittens. 232 00:08:52,949 --> 00:08:54,451 Fine. Fine. 233 00:08:54,493 --> 00:08:56,536 Gently. Gently. 234 00:08:56,577 --> 00:08:57,829 I'm doing it gently. 235 00:08:57,871 --> 00:08:59,456 Well, your tone suggests otherwise. 236 00:08:59,498 --> 00:09:01,041 Just give me your hand. 237 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:03,918 Gently. 238 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:07,422 (sighs) There. 239 00:09:08,882 --> 00:09:11,968 Bless us, Lord, for the food we are about to receive, 240 00:09:12,010 --> 00:09:13,594 and bless the hands that prepared it. 241 00:09:13,636 --> 00:09:16,681 And bless Sheldon's arm to heal strong and quick. 242 00:09:16,723 --> 00:09:17,849 Strongly and quickly. 243 00:09:17,891 --> 00:09:19,059 Amen. 244 00:09:19,100 --> 00:09:21,061 ALL: Amen. 245 00:09:21,102 --> 00:09:23,480 I've never operated a fork with my left hand before. 246 00:09:23,522 --> 00:09:25,023 I hope this goes well. 247 00:09:25,065 --> 00:09:27,150 When my buddy Mikey got the cast off his leg, 248 00:09:27,192 --> 00:09:30,111 you would not believe how skinny and smelly it was. 249 00:09:30,153 --> 00:09:32,280 Like beef jerky with toes. 250 00:09:32,322 --> 00:09:33,740 Can we please just eat? 251 00:09:36,493 --> 00:09:37,452 Chicken's good. 252 00:09:37,494 --> 00:09:39,120 Mrs. Sparks made it. 253 00:09:39,162 --> 00:09:40,414 Huh? 254 00:09:43,917 --> 00:09:45,377 My first bathroom attempt. 255 00:09:45,419 --> 00:09:47,462 Let's hope this goes well. 256 00:09:47,504 --> 00:09:50,465 Let me know if you need help. 257 00:09:50,507 --> 00:09:51,632 I think I'll be okay. 258 00:09:51,674 --> 00:09:53,552 It's just number one. 259 00:09:53,593 --> 00:09:55,178 I'm here if you need me. 260 00:09:57,805 --> 00:10:00,434 Mom, I can't get my zipper down! 261 00:10:00,475 --> 00:10:03,144 I'm coming. 262 00:10:03,186 --> 00:10:04,938 ADULT SHELDON: I am not saying 263 00:10:04,979 --> 00:10:07,857 my mother and I had a codependent relationship. 264 00:10:07,899 --> 00:10:10,902 Mom, I can't get my zipper up! 265 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:12,446 I'm on my way! 266 00:10:12,487 --> 00:10:13,738 ADULT SHELDON: But she did have a tendency 267 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:15,449 to baby me, and boy howdy, 268 00:10:15,490 --> 00:10:17,075 was I okay with that. 269 00:10:17,117 --> 00:10:18,993 ♪ Well, I don't know if all that's true... ♪ 270 00:10:19,035 --> 00:10:22,247 How's this? It's like I'm doing it myself. 271 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:23,748 ♪ And, baby, I got you ♪ 272 00:10:23,790 --> 00:10:25,625 Mm. 273 00:10:25,666 --> 00:10:27,210 ♪ Babe... ♪ 274 00:10:27,252 --> 00:10:29,546 SHELDON: Mm-mm. 275 00:10:29,588 --> 00:10:31,005 Ooh, you got it. 276 00:10:31,047 --> 00:10:33,007 MARY: Yup, chicken. ♪ I got you, babe... ♪ 277 00:10:33,049 --> 00:10:36,094 I don't have to tell you to be gentle. 278 00:10:36,136 --> 00:10:38,179 No, you don't. 279 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:40,348 (shower running) 280 00:10:40,390 --> 00:10:43,101 Washcloth? Washcloth. 281 00:10:43,143 --> 00:10:44,352 Soap? 282 00:10:44,394 --> 00:10:46,354 Soap. 283 00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:47,522 Shampoo? 284 00:10:47,564 --> 00:10:49,232 Shampoo. 285 00:10:49,274 --> 00:10:50,650 SHELDON: Baby shampoo? 286 00:10:50,691 --> 00:10:52,110 Does E equal MC squared? 287 00:10:52,152 --> 00:10:53,320 Love you. 288 00:10:53,361 --> 00:10:55,155 ♪ I got you to understand... ♪ 289 00:10:55,196 --> 00:10:57,656 "The quantum properties of matter are to be associated 290 00:10:57,698 --> 00:11:01,661 "with incompletely defined potentialities, 291 00:11:01,702 --> 00:11:04,372 which can be more definitely realized..." 292 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:07,000 ♪ I got you, babe. ♪ 293 00:11:09,628 --> 00:11:11,296 All right, you're gonna pedal. 294 00:11:11,338 --> 00:11:13,590 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 295 00:11:13,632 --> 00:11:14,633 I'm nervous. 296 00:11:14,673 --> 00:11:16,050 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 297 00:11:16,092 --> 00:11:17,802 MARY'S VOICE: You're gonna get hurt! 298 00:11:17,844 --> 00:11:19,179 What? 299 00:11:19,220 --> 00:11:20,847 Put us back on! 300 00:11:20,888 --> 00:11:22,098 Mom? 301 00:11:22,140 --> 00:11:24,267 You need us. We'll keep you safe! 302 00:11:24,309 --> 00:11:26,478 This is weird. 303 00:11:26,520 --> 00:11:27,770 We're a team. 304 00:11:27,812 --> 00:11:30,482 You and I belong together. 305 00:11:30,524 --> 00:11:33,151 No. I have to grow up and go to college. 306 00:11:33,193 --> 00:11:34,611 Forever! 307 00:11:34,653 --> 00:11:35,778 Getting weirder. 308 00:11:35,820 --> 00:11:37,531 Forever... 309 00:11:37,572 --> 00:11:39,782 and ever! 310 00:11:44,496 --> 00:11:46,247 MARY'S VOICE: Forever and ever and ever. 311 00:11:46,289 --> 00:11:48,667 "That is, if we try to picture the position..." No. 312 00:11:48,707 --> 00:11:50,877 Mom's my training wheels. 313 00:11:50,918 --> 00:11:53,838 I can't have training wheels. 314 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:57,676 Mom's my training wheels. Lot of noise over there. 315 00:11:57,716 --> 00:11:59,760 (TV playing indistinctly) 316 00:11:59,802 --> 00:12:01,221 Everything okay? 317 00:12:01,262 --> 00:12:02,263 I'm not sure. 318 00:12:02,305 --> 00:12:03,640 What's going on? 319 00:12:03,682 --> 00:12:06,893 Ugh. He was muttering in his sleep that 320 00:12:06,934 --> 00:12:08,353 I am his training wheels. 321 00:12:08,395 --> 00:12:10,980 What on earth does that mean? 322 00:12:11,022 --> 00:12:12,524 Well, let's think about it. 323 00:12:12,566 --> 00:12:14,192 Training wheels are for little kids. 324 00:12:14,234 --> 00:12:17,153 Maybe he doesn't want to be a little kid anymore. 325 00:12:17,195 --> 00:12:19,489 What does that have to do with me? 326 00:12:19,531 --> 00:12:21,032 (laughs) 327 00:12:21,074 --> 00:12:24,077 You have made it your life's mission to hold him up. 328 00:12:24,118 --> 00:12:25,786 What are you saying here? 329 00:12:25,828 --> 00:12:28,289 That I am wrong to love and protect my son? 330 00:12:28,331 --> 00:12:31,418 That he doesn't need his mother to keep an eye on him? 331 00:12:31,459 --> 00:12:32,960 I'm not saying that. I... 332 00:12:33,002 --> 00:12:34,546 I would never say that. 333 00:12:34,588 --> 00:12:37,131 All right then. 334 00:12:38,966 --> 00:12:41,177 I'm not an idiot. 335 00:12:42,345 --> 00:12:44,097 MARY: Did you have 336 00:12:44,138 --> 00:12:46,849 a tough time when your kids started being independent? 337 00:12:46,891 --> 00:12:48,017 I'll let you know. 338 00:12:48,059 --> 00:12:49,686 What does that mean? 339 00:12:49,728 --> 00:12:51,896 Means one of 'em is still sitting in my kitchen 340 00:12:51,938 --> 00:12:53,565 whining about something. 341 00:12:53,607 --> 00:12:57,235 Could you be supportive for once? 342 00:12:58,194 --> 00:13:01,615 Yes, watching your kids grow up is hard. 343 00:13:01,656 --> 00:13:03,324 So how do you handle it? 344 00:13:03,366 --> 00:13:06,160 I find a little bourbon in my coffee does the trick. 345 00:13:06,202 --> 00:13:08,413 And we're back to being not helpful. 346 00:13:09,788 --> 00:13:11,999 Look, you haven't even gotten to the worst part of it yet. 347 00:13:12,041 --> 00:13:13,543 They're gonna leave home. 348 00:13:13,585 --> 00:13:16,212 They're gonna move to another city. Oh, Lord. 349 00:13:16,254 --> 00:13:17,672 They're gonna tell you 350 00:13:17,714 --> 00:13:20,133 their loser boyfriend has knocked them up. 351 00:13:20,174 --> 00:13:23,470 Just to be clear, that would be you. Sorry. 352 00:13:23,511 --> 00:13:26,723 Turned my hair gray overnight. I said sorry. 353 00:13:26,765 --> 00:13:28,933 Clearly, you're not in the mood to help. 354 00:13:28,975 --> 00:13:32,520 Listen, it's hard being a parent, 355 00:13:32,562 --> 00:13:37,150 but if you do it right, they don't need you anymore. 356 00:13:37,191 --> 00:13:39,026 Well, I don't like that. 357 00:13:39,068 --> 00:13:42,489 I get it, but I just don't like it. 358 00:13:42,530 --> 00:13:46,701 Well, I'd point out, you'll always have your husband, 359 00:13:46,743 --> 00:13:49,996 but you want me to be "helpful." 360 00:13:52,290 --> 00:13:55,834 Johannes Diderik van der Waals. 361 00:13:55,876 --> 00:13:58,797 Nils Gustaf Dalén. 362 00:13:58,837 --> 00:14:00,757 Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. 363 00:14:00,799 --> 00:14:02,258 What are you going? 364 00:14:02,300 --> 00:14:05,094 Listing Nobel Prize winners in physics. 365 00:14:05,136 --> 00:14:06,638 Why? 366 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:08,598 To keep me from cracking this cast like a coconut 367 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,642 and scratching my skin off. 368 00:14:10,684 --> 00:14:12,435 I need Mom to sing "Soft Kitty." 369 00:14:12,477 --> 00:14:14,103 Don't do it. 370 00:14:14,145 --> 00:14:15,438 Why? 371 00:14:15,480 --> 00:14:17,106 You're being a baby again. 372 00:14:17,148 --> 00:14:18,232 But I'm injured. 373 00:14:18,274 --> 00:14:20,443 Big deal. You broke your arm. 374 00:14:20,485 --> 00:14:22,737 Look at Stephen Hawking over there. 375 00:14:22,779 --> 00:14:24,698 He's in a wheelchair. 376 00:14:24,739 --> 00:14:27,701 You don't hear him whining about it with his robot voice. 377 00:14:29,786 --> 00:14:32,246 So you're saying he and I are brilliant minds 378 00:14:32,288 --> 00:14:35,792 who have both suffered great physical adversity. 379 00:14:35,834 --> 00:14:37,794 That's not even close to what I'm saying. 380 00:14:37,836 --> 00:14:39,295 Well, that's what I heard. 381 00:14:39,337 --> 00:14:40,839 And if Hawking 382 00:14:40,880 --> 00:14:42,173 doesn't let it stop him, 383 00:14:42,215 --> 00:14:44,592 then I can't let this cast stop me. 384 00:14:44,634 --> 00:14:45,926 Great. Go back to sleep. 385 00:14:45,968 --> 00:14:49,389 I will, and I'll do it all by myself. 386 00:14:55,603 --> 00:14:57,814 ♪ Soft kitty, warm kitty ♪ 387 00:14:57,856 --> 00:15:01,818 Oh, my God. ♪ Little ball of fur ♪ 388 00:15:01,860 --> 00:15:05,112 ♪ Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr ♪ 389 00:15:05,154 --> 00:15:07,906 ♪ Purr, purr. ♪ 390 00:15:15,749 --> 00:15:17,667 I did it. 391 00:15:17,709 --> 00:15:18,918 Missy, I did it! 392 00:15:18,959 --> 00:15:21,629 (groans) What? 393 00:15:21,671 --> 00:15:23,673 I slept through the night. 394 00:15:23,715 --> 00:15:24,841 What time is it? 395 00:15:24,883 --> 00:15:26,718 6:14. 396 00:15:26,760 --> 00:15:29,345 This is why people hate you. 397 00:15:29,387 --> 00:15:32,766 ADULT SHELDON: My sister's crankiness did not dampen my enthusiasm. 398 00:15:32,807 --> 00:15:35,560 A chicken may have fractured my arm, 399 00:15:35,602 --> 00:15:38,229 but nothing could break my can-do spirit. 400 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:40,981 All in the bowl, none on me. 401 00:15:41,023 --> 00:15:42,859 I call that a successful urination. 402 00:15:42,901 --> 00:15:44,944 Great. Go teach your brother. 403 00:15:44,985 --> 00:15:47,113 ♪ There's no stopping me... ♪ 404 00:15:47,154 --> 00:15:51,325 I will not be denied my jelly. (lid pops) 405 00:15:51,367 --> 00:15:52,702 Yes! 406 00:15:52,744 --> 00:15:55,914 Watch out, peanut butter. You're next. 407 00:15:55,954 --> 00:15:57,290 Who would like to tell us 408 00:15:57,331 --> 00:15:59,375 how God touched their lives this week? 409 00:15:59,417 --> 00:16:00,877 Sheldon. 410 00:16:00,919 --> 00:16:03,129 He didn't, because He doesn't exist. 411 00:16:03,170 --> 00:16:04,505 Then why raise your hand? 412 00:16:04,547 --> 00:16:06,382 Not just any hand. My left hand. 413 00:16:06,424 --> 00:16:08,843 Because I'm able to overcome any obstacle. 414 00:16:08,885 --> 00:16:10,637 And maybe God helped you do that. 415 00:16:10,678 --> 00:16:12,138 Actually, it was Stephen Hawking, 416 00:16:12,179 --> 00:16:14,140 and he's better because he exists. 417 00:16:14,181 --> 00:16:16,601 Yes, 'cause God made him. Anybody else? 418 00:16:16,643 --> 00:16:19,228 Billy. Is this gonna be on the test? 419 00:16:19,270 --> 00:16:20,354 Oh, boy. 420 00:16:20,396 --> 00:16:22,231 ADULT SHELDON: I took a moment 421 00:16:22,273 --> 00:16:24,651 to reflect on my journey of the last two weeks. 422 00:16:24,692 --> 00:16:30,156 Such emotional growth was worthy of a majestic bubble beard. 423 00:16:30,197 --> 00:16:31,908 ♪ Don't stop me, have a good time, good time... ♪ 424 00:16:31,950 --> 00:16:35,286 ADULT SHELDON: Perhaps my sister was right. 425 00:16:35,328 --> 00:16:38,832 This was a time I'd want to remember. 426 00:16:38,873 --> 00:16:41,083 Dad, will you sign my cast? 427 00:16:41,125 --> 00:16:43,252 Sure. 428 00:16:46,172 --> 00:16:49,550 And if you have any grammar questions, please ask first. 429 00:16:49,592 --> 00:16:51,636 (sighs) 430 00:16:54,138 --> 00:16:57,266 "Have a great summer. Georgie." 431 00:16:58,267 --> 00:17:00,019 Normally I'd write, "Have a bitchin' summer," 432 00:17:00,060 --> 00:17:01,562 but I figured you wouldn't like that. 433 00:17:01,604 --> 00:17:02,814 I wouldn't. 434 00:17:02,856 --> 00:17:04,482 ADULT SHELDON: My meemaw wrote... 435 00:17:04,524 --> 00:17:06,484 "To my brave Moon Pie. 436 00:17:06,526 --> 00:17:10,780 You handled this like a true Texan." 437 00:17:10,822 --> 00:17:11,865 (laughs) 438 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,658 ADULT SHELDON: My mom wrote... 439 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:16,285 MARY: "Shelly, you'll always be my baby, 440 00:17:16,327 --> 00:17:20,080 "but I'm so proud of the young man you've become. 441 00:17:20,122 --> 00:17:22,375 Love, Mom." 442 00:17:23,417 --> 00:17:25,043 ADULT SHELDON: And Billy wrote... 443 00:17:25,085 --> 00:17:26,796 BILLY: "Billy." 444 00:17:31,551 --> 00:17:34,428 The next day I got my cast off. 445 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:37,682 In a world where I valued symmetry, I was relieved 446 00:17:37,724 --> 00:17:41,394 to see that both my arms were as pale and skinny as ever. 447 00:17:41,435 --> 00:17:45,523 But this Texan had unfinished business to tend to. 448 00:17:45,565 --> 00:17:47,025 Want me to get you started? 449 00:17:47,066 --> 00:17:49,485 No, I can do it. 450 00:17:53,364 --> 00:17:55,449 ADULT SHELDON: And I did do it. 451 00:17:55,491 --> 00:17:58,953 I rode my bike without training wheels like an adult. 452 00:17:58,995 --> 00:18:00,705 It would take more than a chicken 453 00:18:00,747 --> 00:18:02,707 or the threat of a fractured bone to scare me. 454 00:18:02,749 --> 00:18:05,585 It would take a brown beast named Scraps. 455 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:07,962 (barking) Aah! 456 00:18:08,004 --> 00:18:09,714 Mommy?! 457 00:18:09,756 --> 00:18:11,925 ADULT SHELDON: I rode my bike 11 miles that day. 458 00:18:11,966 --> 00:18:15,636 Mommy! HELDON: I rode my bike 11 miles that day.