1 00:00:02,567 --> 00:00:03,525 Previously on The Big Bang Theory... 2 00:00:03,568 --> 00:00:04,961 The drug I've been working on 3 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:06,354 for the past five years just got approved by the FDA. 4 00:00:06,397 --> 00:00:08,486 Wow. Oh. Congratulations. Was that the 5 00:00:08,530 --> 00:00:10,184 decongestant you developed? No, 6 00:00:10,227 --> 00:00:13,578 we had to rebrand that as a solvent for mining equipment. 7 00:00:14,797 --> 00:00:17,365 It's her anti-inflammatory drug.Oh. 8 00:00:17,408 --> 00:00:19,584 Yep, three years of testing and no reported side effects. 9 00:00:19,628 --> 00:00:21,891 Hmm, so it works. Eh. 10 00:00:23,632 --> 00:00:26,200 Well, congratulations, I'm so happy for you. 11 00:00:26,243 --> 00:00:27,549 Yeah, well, I'm happy for you 12 00:00:27,592 --> 00:00:29,246 because I want you to head up my sales team. 13 00:00:29,290 --> 00:00:32,510 Really? Me? Don't you want someone with more experience? 14 00:00:32,554 --> 00:00:34,382 No, the job's all yours. 15 00:00:34,425 --> 00:00:36,253 All right, now I'm sure some of you are wondering, 16 00:00:36,297 --> 00:00:37,733 "Who is this woman? 17 00:00:37,776 --> 00:00:40,083 "How did she get to be in charge of the sales team? 18 00:00:40,127 --> 00:00:42,607 Is it because she's friends with Dr. Rostenkowski?" 19 00:00:43,434 --> 00:00:45,219 Because she is. 20 00:00:45,262 --> 00:00:48,222 "Is it because she was Miss Cornhusker 2001 21 00:00:48,265 --> 00:00:50,224 and still fits in those very same jeans?" 22 00:00:50,267 --> 00:00:52,400 Because she was, and she does 23 00:00:52,443 --> 00:00:53,879 and they're actually a little baggy. 24 00:00:56,317 --> 00:00:59,102 "And the absence of side effects means that Inflaminex 25 00:00:59,146 --> 00:01:01,496 "can be taken in conjunction with other medications. 26 00:01:01,539 --> 00:01:03,802 It's a brand-new day." [exhales] 27 00:01:03,846 --> 00:01:06,240 Such a good tagline, I forgot, who came up with that? 28 00:01:06,283 --> 00:01:08,677 You did.That's right, I did. 29 00:01:08,720 --> 00:01:11,158 Okay, I know it's late and I've been 30 00:01:11,201 --> 00:01:12,376 working you guys really hard, 31 00:01:12,420 --> 00:01:13,725 so I have a little treat for you. 32 00:01:13,769 --> 00:01:15,858 We get to go home? No. 33 00:01:15,901 --> 00:01:18,991 You get to stay here and get vitamin B12 shots. 34 00:01:19,035 --> 00:01:20,123 [team members groan] 35 00:01:20,167 --> 00:01:21,907 Oh, my God. You guys are still here? 36 00:01:21,951 --> 00:01:25,259 We're happy to be here. It's a brand-new day. 37 00:01:25,302 --> 00:01:29,263 It's 12:15, it's literally a brand-new day. 38 00:01:30,742 --> 00:01:32,527 Everybody go home.[scoffs] 39 00:01:33,571 --> 00:01:35,051 All right, fine. Go, get out of here. 40 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:37,009 Go on. [sighs] 41 00:01:37,053 --> 00:01:39,534 I think things are going pretty good. 42 00:01:39,577 --> 00:01:42,014 Are you aware that Dave's in the break room crying? 43 00:01:42,058 --> 00:01:43,799 Yeah, I told him if he's gonna be a crybaby, 44 00:01:43,842 --> 00:01:45,409 go to the break room. 45 00:01:45,453 --> 00:01:46,802 I just really want to be prepared 46 00:01:46,845 --> 00:01:48,804 for this conference.You're gonna do great. 47 00:01:48,847 --> 00:01:50,806 You really think so?Of course; they're scared of you, 48 00:01:50,849 --> 00:01:52,938 you're scared of me-- The system works. 49 00:01:54,853 --> 00:01:58,422 ♪ Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state ♪ 50 00:01:58,466 --> 00:02:01,817 ♪ Then nearly 14 billion years ago expansion started... Wait! ♪ 51 00:02:01,860 --> 00:02:03,558 ♪ The Earth began to cool 52 00:02:03,601 --> 00:02:06,169 ♪ The autotrophs began to drool, Neanderthals developed tools ♪ 53 00:02:06,213 --> 00:02:08,650 ♪ We built the Wall ♪ We built the pyramids♪ 54 00:02:08,693 --> 00:02:11,348 ♪ Math, Science, History, unraveling the mystery ♪ 55 00:02:11,392 --> 00:02:13,263 ♪ That all started with a big bang ♪ 56 00:02:13,307 --> 00:02:14,960 ♪ Bang!♪ 57 00:02:21,924 --> 00:02:24,318 Okay, Howie, I'm going. 58 00:02:24,361 --> 00:02:27,364 Have a great conference.Thanks. 59 00:02:27,408 --> 00:02:29,192 Remember, I'm leaving you with two babies. 60 00:02:29,236 --> 00:02:31,194 I expect to see two babies when I get back, 61 00:02:31,238 --> 00:02:33,979 and they better be the same two babies because I'll know. 62 00:02:34,023 --> 00:02:36,721 I think I'm capable of babysitting. 63 00:02:36,765 --> 00:02:39,159 Don't call it babysitting; they're your children. 64 00:02:39,202 --> 00:02:41,378 It's called parenting. 65 00:02:41,422 --> 00:02:42,553 What's the difference? 66 00:02:42,597 --> 00:02:44,729 You don't get paid. 67 00:02:46,557 --> 00:02:48,559 Now, the emergency contacts are on the fridge 68 00:02:48,603 --> 00:02:50,039 and I left money for food on the table. 69 00:02:50,082 --> 00:02:51,649 Oh, sounds like I do get paid. 70 00:02:51,693 --> 00:02:53,651 [chuckles] 71 00:02:53,695 --> 00:02:55,000 Don't worry. 72 00:02:55,044 --> 00:02:56,741 I got this covered. 73 00:02:56,785 --> 00:02:58,569 I know you do. 74 00:02:58,613 --> 00:03:00,919 Quick question, where are the kids right now? 75 00:03:00,963 --> 00:03:02,617 They're upstairs. 76 00:03:02,660 --> 00:03:04,096 They're at daycare.They're at daycare? 77 00:03:04,140 --> 00:03:05,620 They're upstairs!Why are you messing with me?! 78 00:03:10,451 --> 00:03:12,453 [clears throat] 79 00:03:13,628 --> 00:03:16,021 Wow. That's a lot of luggage for a weekend. 80 00:03:16,065 --> 00:03:17,501 [groans] I know. 81 00:03:17,545 --> 00:03:19,590 I didn't know what to wear, so I brought a few options. 82 00:03:19,634 --> 00:03:22,550 Was one of the options the option to never come back? 83 00:03:22,593 --> 00:03:24,769 [sighs] 84 00:03:24,813 --> 00:03:27,032 [chuckles] I just really want this weekend to go well. 85 00:03:27,076 --> 00:03:30,253 Doesn't answer my question, but okay. 86 00:03:30,297 --> 00:03:31,428 I love you. 87 00:03:31,472 --> 00:03:32,429 I love you, too. Thanks. 88 00:03:32,473 --> 00:03:33,909 And you're gonna do great. 89 00:03:33,952 --> 00:03:36,651 Just relax, stay out of your head, and try to enjoy it. 90 00:03:36,694 --> 00:03:38,392 Aw. That reminds me of what I said to you 91 00:03:38,435 --> 00:03:40,829 the first time we slept together. 92 00:03:42,004 --> 00:03:43,266 I still use it. 93 00:03:43,310 --> 00:03:44,789 It's a mantra.Yeah. 94 00:03:45,877 --> 00:03:47,052 Oh, thank goodness! 95 00:03:47,096 --> 00:03:48,140 I caught you before you left. 96 00:03:48,184 --> 00:03:49,141 I'm just going for the weekend. 97 00:03:49,185 --> 00:03:50,142 Just the weekend. 98 00:03:50,186 --> 00:03:52,014 You all heard her say it. 99 00:03:52,057 --> 00:03:54,712 So, your convention is in San Diego, right?Yes. 100 00:03:54,756 --> 00:03:56,888 Great. I need you to settle a bet for Amy and me. 101 00:03:56,932 --> 00:03:59,282 I say, when it's not Comic-Con, 102 00:03:59,326 --> 00:04:01,153 no one will be dressed as superheroes. 103 00:04:01,197 --> 00:04:02,198 Mm-hmm. 104 00:04:03,721 --> 00:04:06,115 And I say fewer people will be dressed as superheroes 105 00:04:06,158 --> 00:04:07,247 but still some. 106 00:04:08,291 --> 00:04:10,728 A crazy person in a cape doesn't count. 107 00:04:10,772 --> 00:04:14,297 Mm, why not? It counts at Comic-Con. 108 00:04:14,341 --> 00:04:16,647 Also, if you get a chance to sneak into Hall H, 109 00:04:16,691 --> 00:04:20,042 last year, I left my neck pillow under my seat. 110 00:04:21,086 --> 00:04:23,045 Uh, third row, second from the aisle. 111 00:04:23,088 --> 00:04:24,307 I'll see what I can do. 112 00:04:24,351 --> 00:04:25,961 Thank you. At least there will be 113 00:04:26,004 --> 00:04:28,050 one superhero in San Diego. 114 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:32,359 So, Leonard, what are you gonna do while Penny's away? 115 00:04:32,402 --> 00:04:33,577 I don't know. 116 00:04:33,621 --> 00:04:36,667 Maybe watch a movie with subtitles. 117 00:04:36,711 --> 00:04:38,495 If you're looking for something outside the norm, 118 00:04:38,539 --> 00:04:40,497 I have invented a new chess variant 119 00:04:40,541 --> 00:04:43,805 where the bishops can also move like knights. 120 00:04:43,848 --> 00:04:46,547 What do you call that, Bishops Be Crazy? 121 00:04:47,548 --> 00:04:48,723 First of all, 122 00:04:48,766 --> 00:04:51,682 it would be "Bishops AreCrazy." 123 00:04:51,726 --> 00:04:53,293 Not if you're being crazy. 124 00:04:54,642 --> 00:04:56,078 Checkmate. 125 00:04:57,471 --> 00:04:58,689 Hey, guys. 126 00:04:58,733 --> 00:04:59,864 Hey.Hello. 127 00:04:59,908 --> 00:05:01,388 Where are the kids? 128 00:05:01,431 --> 00:05:03,390 I thought they were with you. 129 00:05:03,433 --> 00:05:04,521 What? No! I...I'm kidding. 130 00:05:04,565 --> 00:05:06,480 They're at daycare. [chuckles] 131 00:05:06,523 --> 00:05:10,266 What about me makes you think my heart can handle that joke? 132 00:05:11,093 --> 00:05:12,616 Hey. 133 00:05:12,660 --> 00:05:15,706 You guys want to come hang out at my place this weekend? 134 00:05:15,750 --> 00:05:17,404 So we can help you babysit? 135 00:05:17,447 --> 00:05:19,101 Uh, it's not babysitting. 136 00:05:19,144 --> 00:05:20,885 They're my children. 137 00:05:20,929 --> 00:05:22,887 They're not our children. 138 00:05:22,931 --> 00:05:25,194 Oh. Well, for you guys, then, it is babysitting. 139 00:05:25,237 --> 00:05:26,500 No offense, Howard, 140 00:05:26,543 --> 00:05:27,849 but I don't want to spend my weekend 141 00:05:27,892 --> 00:05:29,894 around your loud, sticky babies. 142 00:05:29,938 --> 00:05:32,723 You can't insult my kids. I amoffended. 143 00:05:32,767 --> 00:05:34,508 N-No, you can't be. I said "no offense." 144 00:05:34,551 --> 00:05:37,380 That's like "no backsies" but for offense. 145 00:05:37,424 --> 00:05:40,252 What do you say? We'll play some board games. 146 00:05:40,296 --> 00:05:41,210 It'll be like a party. 147 00:05:41,253 --> 00:05:42,385 Three guys playing a board game 148 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:44,387 doesn't sound like much of a party. 149 00:05:44,431 --> 00:05:47,303 [chuckles] Someone doesn't remember college very well. 150 00:05:49,827 --> 00:05:52,308 As opposed to the leading nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, 151 00:05:52,352 --> 00:05:53,440 our product 152 00:05:53,483 --> 00:05:54,919 greatly reduces the risk of ulcers. 153 00:05:54,963 --> 00:05:56,747 So it won't burn a hole in your stomach. [chuckles] 154 00:05:56,791 --> 00:05:58,836 And it won't burn a hole in your wallet, either! 155 00:05:58,880 --> 00:06:00,272 Okay. [chuckles] 156 00:06:00,316 --> 00:06:02,013 I got this. [chuckles] 157 00:06:02,057 --> 00:06:03,232 Thank you for stopping by. 158 00:06:03,275 --> 00:06:05,016 It's a brand-new day! 159 00:06:05,060 --> 00:06:07,628 See? You're doing great.Yeah. 160 00:06:07,671 --> 00:06:09,499 Mediocre actress, great drug pusher. 161 00:06:09,543 --> 00:06:11,327 Who knew? 162 00:06:12,154 --> 00:06:13,285 Inflaminex, huh? 163 00:06:13,329 --> 00:06:14,591 So what can you tell me about it? 164 00:06:14,635 --> 00:06:16,419 Well, we...Oh, don't waste your time. 165 00:06:16,463 --> 00:06:19,422 His name is Danny. He works for one of the other drug companies. 166 00:06:19,466 --> 00:06:21,598 Hey, nothing wrong with checking out the competition. 167 00:06:21,642 --> 00:06:24,384 Aw, we don't see you as competition. 168 00:06:24,427 --> 00:06:25,907 You should. 169 00:06:25,950 --> 00:06:28,823 Our anti-inflammatory is hitting the market this year, too. 170 00:06:28,866 --> 00:06:30,955 Well, ours has zero drug interaction risk. 171 00:06:30,999 --> 00:06:32,957 Yeah. So does an Altoid. 172 00:06:34,002 --> 00:06:35,133 Speaking of Altoids, 173 00:06:35,177 --> 00:06:36,439 why don't you go get one? 174 00:06:36,483 --> 00:06:37,440 [chuckles]: Okay. 175 00:06:37,484 --> 00:06:39,442 Let's everyone calm down. 176 00:06:39,486 --> 00:06:40,965 If you can't find a pill for that here, 177 00:06:41,009 --> 00:06:42,837 then you're not trying hard enough. 178 00:06:42,880 --> 00:06:44,621 It's all right. 179 00:06:44,665 --> 00:06:46,014 I'll go. 180 00:06:46,057 --> 00:06:48,495 I don't know what it is about that guy, 181 00:06:48,538 --> 00:06:50,148 but he just gets on my nerves. 182 00:06:50,192 --> 00:06:51,846 Well, you scared the bad man away. 183 00:06:51,889 --> 00:06:52,934 Who's a good girl? 184 00:06:57,373 --> 00:06:58,809 They're still asleep. 185 00:06:58,853 --> 00:07:01,116 Apparently, when I put someone down for a nap, 186 00:07:01,159 --> 00:07:03,945 they sleep hard. 187 00:07:03,988 --> 00:07:06,251 That's a weird brag, Howard. 188 00:07:06,295 --> 00:07:07,339 [doorbell rings] 189 00:07:07,383 --> 00:07:08,906 I'll get it. 190 00:07:08,950 --> 00:07:12,562 Bernadette thinks I have poor parenting skills. [chuckles] 191 00:07:12,606 --> 00:07:16,566 Maybe she's basing that on your poor husbanding skills. 192 00:07:16,610 --> 00:07:18,438 Who can say? 193 00:07:18,481 --> 00:07:20,875 I'm bad at a lot of things. 194 00:07:22,398 --> 00:07:24,356 Hello.Hi. 195 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:26,402 Hey. I didn't think you were coming. 196 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:28,056 Um, I changed my mind. 197 00:07:28,099 --> 00:07:30,188 I thought it'd be fun to spend some time with your children. 198 00:07:30,232 --> 00:07:31,494 Where are the little scamps? 199 00:07:31,538 --> 00:07:32,495 "Scamps"?I'm sorry. 200 00:07:32,539 --> 00:07:33,975 Tykes. Rug rats. 201 00:07:34,018 --> 00:07:35,890 What is the PC term these days? 202 00:07:36,847 --> 00:07:38,196 What's going on? 203 00:07:38,240 --> 00:07:41,330 We were in the bookstore, and I found this. 204 00:07:41,373 --> 00:07:43,637 Experimenting with Babies: 205 00:07:43,680 --> 00:07:48,598 50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid. 206 00:07:48,642 --> 00:07:50,078 You can't experiment on his kids. 207 00:07:50,121 --> 00:07:51,427 Yeah, you're not their father. 208 00:07:51,471 --> 00:07:53,037 You can't experiment on my kids. 209 00:07:53,081 --> 00:07:56,258 [sighs] Fine. Can I at least play a game with them? 210 00:07:56,301 --> 00:07:57,477 Perhaps... 211 00:07:57,520 --> 00:07:59,522 How Developed is Your Peripheral Vision? 212 00:08:01,089 --> 00:08:03,613 Mine's great. I saw that. 213 00:08:09,750 --> 00:08:12,056 You know, these experiments are pretty harmless. 214 00:08:12,100 --> 00:08:14,755 There's one where you just put the baby in front of a mirror 215 00:08:14,798 --> 00:08:16,844 and you watch them watch themselves. 216 00:08:16,887 --> 00:08:18,846 That sounds adorable. Let me see. 217 00:08:18,889 --> 00:08:20,891 How come when she talks about experiments on babies, 218 00:08:20,935 --> 00:08:22,676 you think it's adorable, but when I do it, 219 00:08:22,719 --> 00:08:24,329 everyone gets upset? 220 00:08:24,373 --> 00:08:26,723 I think I can speak for all of us. 221 00:08:26,767 --> 00:08:28,682 You're just creepy. 222 00:08:30,510 --> 00:08:33,774 No offense. 223 00:08:33,817 --> 00:08:36,951 Hey, this one we can do with both Michael and Halley. 224 00:08:36,994 --> 00:08:38,605 It's called Grabby Hands. 225 00:08:38,648 --> 00:08:41,999 Wasn't that your nickname in high school? 226 00:08:42,043 --> 00:08:43,479 No, it was Mama's Boy. 227 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:46,090 But the joke was on them, because I love my mom. 228 00:08:46,134 --> 00:08:47,918 KOOTHRAPPALI: Guys, listen, 229 00:08:47,962 --> 00:08:49,703 you secure them both in car seats 230 00:08:49,746 --> 00:08:51,487 and slowly spin a toy 231 00:08:51,531 --> 00:08:52,967 at the end of the string above them. 232 00:08:53,010 --> 00:08:54,272 The younger baby tends to reach 233 00:08:54,316 --> 00:08:55,578 with either hand, 234 00:08:55,622 --> 00:08:57,798 and the older baby prefers the dominant hand. 235 00:08:57,841 --> 00:08:59,713 That is kind of interesting. 236 00:08:59,756 --> 00:09:01,932 And it's not really experimenting onthe kids. 237 00:09:01,976 --> 00:09:04,195 It's more like experimenting with the kids. 238 00:09:04,239 --> 00:09:05,675 AMY: Well, I guess if you think about it, 239 00:09:05,719 --> 00:09:07,198 it's kind of like playing games with them. 240 00:09:07,242 --> 00:09:08,591 WOLOWITZ: Okay, you know what, 241 00:09:08,635 --> 00:09:10,201 when they wake up, we can try one or two of these. 242 00:09:10,245 --> 00:09:12,247 [gasps] Yay! 243 00:09:13,727 --> 00:09:16,251 [loudly]: I said, "Yay!" 244 00:09:18,645 --> 00:09:21,256 Thank you. It's a brand-new day. 245 00:09:21,299 --> 00:09:23,388 Wow, we got a pretty good crowd here. 246 00:09:23,432 --> 00:09:25,477 I know. But not as big as that booth. 247 00:09:25,521 --> 00:09:26,522 What's going on over there? 248 00:09:26,566 --> 00:09:28,393 Yeah, that's Chantix. 249 00:09:28,437 --> 00:09:31,919 Ray Liotta's signing autographs until 2:00. 250 00:09:31,962 --> 00:09:33,921 [phone ringing] 251 00:09:33,964 --> 00:09:36,184 Hey, I thought we weren't supposed to have our phones 252 00:09:36,227 --> 00:09:37,315 in the booth. 253 00:09:37,359 --> 00:09:40,231 That's a "you" rule, not a "me" rule. 254 00:09:41,232 --> 00:09:42,843 Hey, can I help you? 255 00:09:42,886 --> 00:09:44,496 Actually, I'm looking for the bathroom. 256 00:09:44,540 --> 00:09:46,455 Ah, yes. It's right next to the laxative booth. 257 00:09:46,498 --> 00:09:48,500 [laughs] Clever, right? 258 00:09:49,763 --> 00:09:52,592 So we meet again. 259 00:09:52,635 --> 00:09:55,203 Oh, yeah. Uh, Danny, right? How's your launch going? 260 00:09:55,246 --> 00:09:56,508 Good. 261 00:09:56,552 --> 00:09:58,641 Is Dr. Rostenkowski around? 262 00:09:58,685 --> 00:10:00,817 No, she stepped out for a call, although I wouldn't be surprised 263 00:10:00,861 --> 00:10:03,385 if she's in line to meet Ray Liotta. 264 00:10:03,428 --> 00:10:05,692 Yeah. Something tells me she's not crazy about me. 265 00:10:05,735 --> 00:10:08,520 Yeah. Something tells me that, too, and it was her. 266 00:10:08,564 --> 00:10:11,785 Well, it doesn't matter, I was actually hoping to talk to you. 267 00:10:11,828 --> 00:10:13,090 Really? Yeah. 268 00:10:13,134 --> 00:10:15,397 You've done a terrific job with Inflaminex. 269 00:10:15,440 --> 00:10:18,095 We're always on the lookout for great salespeople. 270 00:10:18,139 --> 00:10:19,706 I think we could make you happy. 271 00:10:19,749 --> 00:10:21,185 Uh, thanks, but I'm pretty happy. 272 00:10:21,229 --> 00:10:23,448 I could be more happy.Tell it to your shrink, Karen. 273 00:10:26,103 --> 00:10:28,149 Hey, Howie, everything okay? 274 00:10:28,192 --> 00:10:29,716 Yeah, everything's great. 275 00:10:29,759 --> 00:10:33,807 I was just wondering if we had any large barbecue tongs. 276 00:10:33,850 --> 00:10:36,374 Uh, bottom left drawer. Are you guys grilling? 277 00:10:36,418 --> 00:10:38,899 Nope, just playing games with the kids. 278 00:10:38,942 --> 00:10:40,596 Why do you need tongs? 279 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:42,424 Love you, too, bye. 280 00:10:42,467 --> 00:10:44,469 I-I bet Michael grabs it before Halley. 281 00:10:44,513 --> 00:10:46,080 [Halley and Neil cooing]Not a chance. 282 00:10:46,123 --> 00:10:48,691 Halley's a year older, you know she's gonna get it first. 283 00:10:48,735 --> 00:10:51,302 I just think he wants it more. Come on. 284 00:10:51,346 --> 00:10:52,869 Come on, you got this. You got this, Michael 285 00:10:52,913 --> 00:10:55,437 Grab it. Grab it, Halley. I believe in you. 286 00:10:55,480 --> 00:10:57,787 Oh! That was so close. Just keep on trying. 287 00:10:57,831 --> 00:11:00,703 Hey. Hey, y-you guys want to make this more interesting? 288 00:11:00,747 --> 00:11:02,705 By establishing a double-blind protocol 289 00:11:02,749 --> 00:11:04,968 so we have a foundation to publish? Yes. 290 00:11:07,971 --> 00:11:10,670 Look, here's my card. Maybe we can get a drink this weekend. 291 00:11:10,713 --> 00:11:12,106 Oh, I don't know. I'm pretty busy. 292 00:11:12,149 --> 00:11:13,281 I have to inventory all the giveaways. 293 00:11:13,324 --> 00:11:15,500 Hey, beat it. Shoo. 294 00:11:17,067 --> 00:11:18,416 So what did he want? 295 00:11:18,460 --> 00:11:20,157 Nothing. He offered her a job. 296 00:11:20,201 --> 00:11:22,290 No one likes a tattletale, Karen. 297 00:11:23,160 --> 00:11:24,988 So, what's up, traitor? 298 00:11:25,032 --> 00:11:27,338 Dammit, Karen. 299 00:11:28,731 --> 00:11:30,559 Okay, you want to engage the babies. 300 00:11:30,602 --> 00:11:32,909 The subjects. 301 00:11:32,953 --> 00:11:35,695 The babies.Fine. The babies. 302 00:11:35,738 --> 00:11:38,785 Baby-A and Baby-B. 303 00:11:38,828 --> 00:11:41,178 Engage them for a minute and take note of their reactions. 304 00:11:41,222 --> 00:11:44,312 There's something familiar about all this. 305 00:11:44,355 --> 00:11:45,443 Okay, go. 306 00:11:45,487 --> 00:11:46,575 Hello, baby. 307 00:11:46,618 --> 00:11:47,794 Are you having a pleasant day? 308 00:11:47,837 --> 00:11:51,362 Oh, my G-- This is my entire childhood. 309 00:11:52,842 --> 00:11:55,192 Leonard, Leonard, you're tainting my data. 310 00:11:55,236 --> 00:11:58,369 Uh, it's like word for word. 311 00:11:58,413 --> 00:12:00,589 How much time is left?35 seconds. 312 00:12:00,632 --> 00:12:02,460 Oh really? He's not reacting at all. 313 00:12:02,504 --> 00:12:04,071 Sheldon, he's a baby. 314 00:12:04,114 --> 00:12:06,160 That's not how you talk to him, okay? J-Just watch. 315 00:12:06,203 --> 00:12:08,423 Hey. 316 00:12:08,466 --> 00:12:09,990 Halley. 317 00:12:10,033 --> 00:12:12,340 [baby talk]: Who's your favorite uncle? 318 00:12:12,383 --> 00:12:14,951 HALLEY: [giggles] Unka Koo. 319 00:12:15,909 --> 00:12:18,563 I got a dud, let's switch. 320 00:12:19,913 --> 00:12:21,697 Keep trying. It's for science. 321 00:12:21,741 --> 00:12:22,785 LEONARD: Is that all I was to her? 322 00:12:22,829 --> 00:12:25,788 Just an experiment? 323 00:12:25,832 --> 00:12:27,659 Michael. Michael, you're making me look bad. 324 00:12:27,703 --> 00:12:29,226 I-Interact with me. 325 00:12:29,270 --> 00:12:30,706 [gasps] He grabbed my finger. 326 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:33,013 Oh, he's smiling. I'm doing it. 327 00:12:34,405 --> 00:12:36,538 That's time.Oh, really? 328 00:12:36,581 --> 00:12:38,018 Can we do one more? 329 00:12:38,061 --> 00:12:40,020 I think these guys need to get some food. 330 00:12:40,063 --> 00:12:41,195 By pushing a lever at the end 331 00:12:41,238 --> 00:12:43,240 of an obstacle course that we design? 332 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:46,026 No, by opening the door 333 00:12:46,069 --> 00:12:48,115 to a hangar and letting the airplane fly in. 334 00:12:49,681 --> 00:12:52,032 Although, Sheldon, maybe it could be an experiment. 335 00:12:52,075 --> 00:12:54,425 Are you suggesting we color-code their food 336 00:12:54,469 --> 00:12:56,253 so we can examine their diapers later? 337 00:12:58,255 --> 00:12:59,517 Sure. 338 00:12:59,561 --> 00:13:02,999 These diapers are gonna be full of data. 339 00:13:05,654 --> 00:13:07,787 I never thought I would see Sheldon enjoying himself 340 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:09,832 around babies so much. 341 00:13:09,876 --> 00:13:12,095 Yeah, how about that? 342 00:13:12,139 --> 00:13:14,837 So he just happened to stumble upon a book 343 00:13:14,881 --> 00:13:17,318 about experimenting with them the same day 344 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:20,712 we were hanging out with Howard's kids? 345 00:13:20,756 --> 00:13:23,672 Yep, don't overthink it. 346 00:13:24,891 --> 00:13:26,370 LEONARD: Oh, my God. 347 00:13:26,414 --> 00:13:30,940 At sleepaway camp my cabin was called "Control Group." 348 00:13:36,511 --> 00:13:38,165 I can't believe you took his business card. 349 00:13:38,208 --> 00:13:40,428 I can't believe we're still talking about this. 350 00:13:40,471 --> 00:13:42,647 He handed it to me. What was I supposed to do? 351 00:13:42,691 --> 00:13:43,910 Hand it back to him and tell him 352 00:13:43,953 --> 00:13:45,955 to stick it where the sun don't shine. 353 00:13:46,913 --> 00:13:48,262 You are not serious. 354 00:13:48,305 --> 00:13:49,872 Serious as the hepatitis 355 00:13:49,916 --> 00:13:52,962 their cholesterol medication gave thousands of people. 356 00:13:53,006 --> 00:13:54,790 Did it? 357 00:13:54,834 --> 00:13:56,705 Maybe. 358 00:13:58,011 --> 00:13:59,882 You're not really considering this, are you? 359 00:13:59,926 --> 00:14:02,058 I don't know. It's kinda flattering. 360 00:14:02,102 --> 00:14:04,887 Please, he's just using you to get to me. 361 00:14:04,931 --> 00:14:06,497 Or he's trying to get to me 362 00:14:06,541 --> 00:14:08,630 because I'm really good at my job. 363 00:14:08,673 --> 00:14:09,892 [scoffs] Don't be so naive. 364 00:14:09,936 --> 00:14:10,893 They're our number one competitor. 365 00:14:10,937 --> 00:14:12,677 They have a rival drug coming out 366 00:14:12,721 --> 00:14:14,810 with a name I wish we thought of-- Forsootha. 367 00:14:16,290 --> 00:14:17,769 It's got "soothe" right in it. 368 00:14:17,813 --> 00:14:19,075 How did we miss that? 369 00:14:19,119 --> 00:14:21,251 You know, our brand recognition 370 00:14:21,295 --> 00:14:22,862 is three times higher than theirs. 371 00:14:22,905 --> 00:14:25,647 And I did that with a stupid product name and no assistant. 372 00:14:25,690 --> 00:14:28,171 You only have this job because I gave it to you. 373 00:14:28,215 --> 00:14:29,303 You know who else was begging you 374 00:14:29,346 --> 00:14:31,696 to head up their sales team? Nobody. 375 00:14:31,740 --> 00:14:34,264 Well, you know who's begging me now? Danny. 376 00:14:34,308 --> 00:14:36,440 I can't believe this is how you thank me. 377 00:14:36,484 --> 00:14:38,442 I thanked you by thanking you. 378 00:14:38,486 --> 00:14:40,923 And I sent you that fancy box of pears. 379 00:14:40,967 --> 00:14:42,620 What am I supposed to do with 20 pears? 380 00:14:42,664 --> 00:14:45,014 Have a pear party? 381 00:14:49,410 --> 00:14:51,716 Ooh, a juicy pear. 382 00:14:53,980 --> 00:14:55,677 Where are the kids? 383 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:58,071 Oh, Sheldon's helping Howard give them a bath. 384 00:14:58,114 --> 00:15:00,508 Hmm. So you really think 385 00:15:00,551 --> 00:15:02,684 you can trick Sheldon into liking babies? 386 00:15:04,555 --> 00:15:06,470 I slept with him; I married him. 387 00:15:06,514 --> 00:15:09,212 You want to be against me? 388 00:15:11,562 --> 00:15:13,216 Oh, you were right, Amy. 389 00:15:13,260 --> 00:15:14,435 There were so many valuable experiments 390 00:15:14,478 --> 00:15:16,959 to perform on them during bath time. 391 00:15:17,003 --> 00:15:19,788 You don't say. 392 00:15:21,398 --> 00:15:24,445 I do. I tested their object permanence with a rubber duck, 393 00:15:24,488 --> 00:15:27,578 and we took a run at Archimedes' water displacement, 394 00:15:27,622 --> 00:15:29,711 but that went right over their heads. 395 00:15:29,754 --> 00:15:31,539 Well, I'm glad you had a good day. 396 00:15:31,582 --> 00:15:33,280 I did. It's so funny, 397 00:15:33,323 --> 00:15:35,238 we did all these experiments on them 398 00:15:35,282 --> 00:15:37,719 and they didn't even notice. 399 00:15:37,762 --> 00:15:42,419 I know, I was worried it would be obvious, but it wasn't. 400 00:15:44,508 --> 00:15:47,468 I guess we should go and let Howard get them ready for bed. 401 00:15:47,511 --> 00:15:49,557 Yeah. Do you think he'd let us come back and do some more? 402 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:51,515 Maybe we could take them to the park. 403 00:15:51,559 --> 00:15:53,561 [gasps] Smart. There'll be more babies. 404 00:15:53,604 --> 00:15:55,650 It's a bigger sample size. 405 00:16:01,308 --> 00:16:03,136 Where did Leonard go? 406 00:16:03,179 --> 00:16:05,616 Just tell me the truth, Mother. 407 00:16:06,966 --> 00:16:10,317 Was my whole childhood just one big experiment? 408 00:16:10,360 --> 00:16:11,666 BEVERLY [on phone]: Of course not, dear. 409 00:16:11,709 --> 00:16:14,974 It was thousands of small experiments. 410 00:16:16,453 --> 00:16:20,805 So that's all I was to you, a-a test subject? 411 00:16:20,849 --> 00:16:24,026 No, you were my baby and I found you fascinating. 412 00:16:24,070 --> 00:16:26,507 Really? 413 00:16:26,550 --> 00:16:30,032 Yes, watching you develop, tracking your progress. 414 00:16:30,076 --> 00:16:32,643 I know I'm not the warmest of parents, 415 00:16:32,687 --> 00:16:34,689 but it was time we spent together, 416 00:16:34,732 --> 00:16:39,433 and, honestly, those are some of my fondest memories. 417 00:16:41,087 --> 00:16:42,479 When did you stop? 418 00:16:42,523 --> 00:16:46,179 Oh, I can't tell you, the experiment isn't over. 419 00:16:50,009 --> 00:16:51,923 Zangen's a fine company. 420 00:16:51,967 --> 00:16:53,447 They got a couple of good drugs, 421 00:16:53,490 --> 00:16:55,492 but we control 60% of the market. 422 00:16:55,536 --> 00:16:57,494 Hell, commissions on just our fungal creams 423 00:16:57,538 --> 00:17:00,062 will put you in a new Mercedes. 424 00:17:00,106 --> 00:17:01,411 Danny. Danny, look at me. 425 00:17:01,455 --> 00:17:03,109 Does this face sell fungal creams? 426 00:17:04,153 --> 00:17:07,026 No. This face is cholesterol drugs and above. 427 00:17:08,288 --> 00:17:09,637 Playing hard to get, huh? 428 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:13,206 [laughs] No one's ever accused me of that before. 429 00:17:13,249 --> 00:17:16,557 Look, why don't I just give you a number and see what you think? 430 00:17:16,600 --> 00:17:18,776 Ooh, are-are you gonna write it on a napkin 431 00:17:18,820 --> 00:17:19,995 and slide it over to me? 432 00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:23,390 No, I was just gonna say it. 433 00:17:23,433 --> 00:17:25,305 Aw. Do you want me 434 00:17:25,348 --> 00:17:26,915 to write it on a napkin and slide it over to you? 435 00:17:26,958 --> 00:17:28,438 Yah. 436 00:17:28,482 --> 00:17:30,049 You got it. 437 00:17:32,486 --> 00:17:35,271 Danny, you rat bastard. 438 00:17:35,315 --> 00:17:36,925 What? I'm just making your friend an offer. 439 00:17:36,968 --> 00:17:39,145 Yeah, he's writing it on a napkin like in the movies. 440 00:17:40,842 --> 00:17:42,626 [scoffs] That's not an offer. 441 00:17:42,670 --> 00:17:44,237 Do you know how amazing this girl is? 442 00:17:44,280 --> 00:17:46,587 Aw. You think I'm amazing?Stay out of this. 443 00:17:47,588 --> 00:17:48,850 I'm serious.. 444 00:17:48,893 --> 00:17:50,504 Not only is she a helluva salesperson, 445 00:17:50,547 --> 00:17:52,462 she's the hardest worker I've ever seen. 446 00:17:52,506 --> 00:17:54,247 I know, that's why I'm trying to steal her from you. 447 00:17:54,290 --> 00:17:55,683 Well, then you're gonna have to do a lot better than this, 448 00:17:55,726 --> 00:17:56,945 because I promise you, 449 00:17:56,988 --> 00:17:58,164 I'm not gonna let her go without a fight. 450 00:17:58,207 --> 00:18:00,905 You do not want that, she's a biter. 451 00:18:00,949 --> 00:18:02,559 Just think about it. 452 00:18:04,213 --> 00:18:05,649 You know, I don't have to. 453 00:18:05,693 --> 00:18:07,173 Thanks, but I'm happy where I am. 454 00:18:07,216 --> 00:18:09,697 Let's go. 455 00:18:11,481 --> 00:18:13,353 Can I just see what he wrote on the napkin? 456 00:18:13,396 --> 00:18:16,095 What napkin? 457 00:18:21,100 --> 00:18:24,799 You know, spending time with Michael and Halley today 458 00:18:24,842 --> 00:18:27,976 really made me think about our future children. 459 00:18:30,283 --> 00:18:32,111 Huh, what an interesting 460 00:18:32,154 --> 00:18:35,592 and completely unforeseen development. 461 00:18:35,636 --> 00:18:37,464 What are you thinking? 462 00:18:37,507 --> 00:18:39,205 Well, I just can't decide. 463 00:18:39,248 --> 00:18:41,598 Either five sets of triplets 464 00:18:41,642 --> 00:18:44,210 or three sets of quintuplets. 465 00:18:44,253 --> 00:18:48,170 You know what? It doesn't matter as long as they're healthy. 466 00:18:48,214 --> 00:18:50,694 And divisible by three. 467 00:18:50,738 --> 00:18:53,175 That's a lot of babies, Sheldon. 468 00:18:53,219 --> 00:18:54,916 Oh, only for humans. 469 00:18:54,959 --> 00:18:58,093 For frogs, it's just a drop in the bucket. 470 00:18:58,137 --> 00:19:00,965 Well, I'm sorry I'm not a frog. 471 00:19:01,009 --> 00:19:03,054 Oh, don't feel bad, Amy. 472 00:19:03,098 --> 00:19:04,839 You're good enough for me. 473 00:19:04,882 --> 00:19:07,668 Captioning sponsored by CBS, WARNER BROS. TELEVISION 474 00:19:07,711 --> 00:19:09,017 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org