1 00:00:06,917 --> 00:00:08,697 Previously on Young Sheldon... 2 00:00:08,699 --> 00:00:12,308 - So, he's really good to graduate? - He sure is. 3 00:00:12,333 --> 00:00:14,166 Do you think I can make it from one end 4 00:00:14,168 --> 00:00:15,712 of the college campus to the other 5 00:00:15,714 --> 00:00:17,869 in under ten minutes, including a bathroom break? 6 00:00:17,871 --> 00:00:19,692 How important is the bathroom break? 7 00:00:19,694 --> 00:00:21,694 Very. The class schedules are designed 8 00:00:21,696 --> 00:00:24,065 for fully grown bladders, and mine is child-sized. 9 00:00:24,067 --> 00:00:25,552 One other bit of business. 10 00:00:25,554 --> 00:00:27,554 Since you're graduating top of the class, 11 00:00:27,556 --> 00:00:29,423 that makes you our valedictorian. 12 00:00:29,425 --> 00:00:31,592 I'm so proud of you, baby. 13 00:00:31,594 --> 00:00:32,960 You seem surprised. 14 00:00:32,962 --> 00:00:35,128 Well, it's quite an accomplishment. 15 00:00:35,130 --> 00:00:36,998 In this school? I don't think so. 16 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:39,901 We're really gonna miss you. 17 00:00:42,238 --> 00:00:45,305 I've always enjoyed math word problems. 18 00:00:45,307 --> 00:00:47,441 Try wrapping your noggin around this one. 19 00:00:47,443 --> 00:00:49,776 A brilliant young boy named Sheldon 20 00:00:49,778 --> 00:00:51,164 is about to start college. 21 00:00:51,166 --> 00:00:53,414 He needs to get from his linear algebra class 22 00:00:53,416 --> 00:00:56,516 to his physics class, which is 822 meters away. 23 00:00:56,518 --> 00:00:59,504 If his stride is 23 inches long 24 00:00:59,506 --> 00:01:01,130 and he only has ten minutes, 25 00:01:01,132 --> 00:01:03,924 how many steps would he have to take per minute 26 00:01:03,926 --> 00:01:06,526 to make it on time? It's a doozy, isn't it? 27 00:01:06,528 --> 00:01:08,429 Don't worry. 28 00:01:08,431 --> 00:01:09,632 I'll show my work. 29 00:01:09,634 --> 00:01:13,266 First, we must determine the maximum velocity achievable 30 00:01:13,268 --> 00:01:15,736 without breaking a sweat. 31 00:01:15,738 --> 00:01:17,072 Sweating is for jocks 32 00:01:17,074 --> 00:01:20,042 and those who are worried the jig is up. 33 00:01:27,249 --> 00:01:28,483 Hi, Sheldon. 34 00:01:28,485 --> 00:01:30,826 Not now, Billy. I'm in the middle of a math problem. 35 00:01:30,828 --> 00:01:32,052 Okay. 36 00:01:35,391 --> 00:01:36,724 Darn it. 37 00:01:38,894 --> 00:01:40,427 What are you looking for? 38 00:01:40,429 --> 00:01:41,862 Chest hairs. 39 00:01:41,864 --> 00:01:43,563 Is there any chance I'll hit puberty 40 00:01:43,565 --> 00:01:44,631 in the next few weeks? 41 00:01:44,633 --> 00:01:47,068 Oh, God, I hope not. Why? 42 00:01:47,070 --> 00:01:48,116 The campus is so big, 43 00:01:48,118 --> 00:01:49,889 I'll never make it from one class to another 44 00:01:49,891 --> 00:01:52,039 without a solid dose of testosterone. 45 00:01:52,041 --> 00:01:54,808 Maybe they'll let you leave early so you'll have time. 46 00:01:54,810 --> 00:01:57,602 But the end of the class is when I point out the teacher's mistakes. 47 00:01:57,604 --> 00:01:59,579 Everybody loves that. 48 00:01:59,581 --> 00:02:01,314 I'd say run across campus, 49 00:02:01,316 --> 00:02:02,983 but I know how you feel about sweating. 50 00:02:02,985 --> 00:02:05,319 It's the urine of the skin. 51 00:02:05,321 --> 00:02:07,021 Why not ride your bike? 52 00:02:07,023 --> 00:02:09,022 I considered that, but I can't let my colleagues 53 00:02:09,024 --> 00:02:11,925 see me with training wheels. They'll think I'm a child. 54 00:02:11,927 --> 00:02:13,694 - Can't have that. - Mm-mm. 55 00:02:16,298 --> 00:02:17,898 See any fuzz growing? 56 00:02:17,900 --> 00:02:19,433 Let me look. 57 00:02:19,435 --> 00:02:20,834 Hey. 58 00:02:20,836 --> 00:02:22,704 No, Meemaw! Bad Meemaw. 59 00:02:23,525 --> 00:02:25,526 What do you want? 60 00:02:25,528 --> 00:02:27,682 I was hoping you could help me build up my leg muscles 61 00:02:27,684 --> 00:02:29,044 to increase my speed. 62 00:02:29,046 --> 00:02:31,311 If you don't want people chasing you, be less annoying. 63 00:02:31,313 --> 00:02:33,613 It's so I can get to my classes on time. 64 00:02:33,615 --> 00:02:36,483 Sheldon, you know you ain't gonna work out. 65 00:02:36,485 --> 00:02:38,285 I will. This is important. 66 00:02:38,287 --> 00:02:40,153 Fine. 67 00:02:40,155 --> 00:02:41,596 Here. Hold these. 68 00:02:41,598 --> 00:02:43,565 Now, keep your back straight 69 00:02:43,567 --> 00:02:45,159 and bend your knees like this. 70 00:03:03,628 --> 00:03:05,396 Dad, you're a football coach. 71 00:03:05,398 --> 00:03:06,947 Do you use human growth hormone 72 00:03:06,949 --> 00:03:09,216 to enhance the performance of your players? 73 00:03:09,218 --> 00:03:12,352 We lost our last game 63 to nine. What do you think? 74 00:03:12,354 --> 00:03:14,721 I think you should look into human growth hormone. 75 00:03:14,723 --> 00:03:17,491 And if you do, send some this kid's way. 76 00:03:17,493 --> 00:03:20,149 With no access to controlled substances, 77 00:03:20,151 --> 00:03:21,895 I was left with only one option. 78 00:03:21,897 --> 00:03:24,364 Missy, will you teach me to ride a bike tomorrow? 79 00:03:24,366 --> 00:03:26,133 - Why not Mom? - Working. 80 00:03:26,135 --> 00:03:27,634 - Meemaw? - Old. 81 00:03:27,636 --> 00:03:29,302 - Dad? - Fat. 82 00:03:29,304 --> 00:03:30,371 Okay. 83 00:03:32,681 --> 00:03:35,316 I'm such a good person. 84 00:03:35,318 --> 00:03:36,952 All right. You're gonna pedal. 85 00:03:36,954 --> 00:03:38,545 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 86 00:03:38,547 --> 00:03:39,713 I'm nervous. 87 00:03:39,715 --> 00:03:41,381 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 88 00:03:41,383 --> 00:03:42,749 Ready? 89 00:03:42,751 --> 00:03:44,552 - Not really. - Go. 90 00:03:45,721 --> 00:03:46,888 I'm doing it. 91 00:03:46,890 --> 00:03:48,488 - Okay, I'm gonna let go. - Don't let go. 92 00:03:48,490 --> 00:03:49,796 - I'm letting go. - Don't let go. 93 00:03:49,798 --> 00:03:51,491 - I already let go. - You let go? 94 00:03:51,493 --> 00:03:52,759 I let go. 95 00:03:52,761 --> 00:03:53,972 I'm doing it. 96 00:03:53,974 --> 00:03:56,363 - You're doing it! - I'm doing it! 97 00:04:17,082 --> 00:04:19,783 - Synced and corrected by Firefly - - www.addic7ed.com - 98 00:04:19,785 --> 00:04:22,353 - Dad, Sheldon got hurt. - How? 99 00:04:22,355 --> 00:04:24,189 A chicken chased him into a mailbox. 100 00:04:24,191 --> 00:04:25,391 Course it did. 101 00:04:28,351 --> 00:04:30,519 If I knew you could run, I would've let you teach him. 102 00:04:30,521 --> 00:04:32,365 What happened? 103 00:04:32,367 --> 00:04:33,968 Belinda got off her leash. 104 00:04:33,970 --> 00:04:35,137 You okay? 105 00:04:35,139 --> 00:04:37,140 My arm really hurts. I want Mom. 106 00:04:37,142 --> 00:04:39,577 You got me. Now, let me take a look. 107 00:04:39,579 --> 00:04:41,641 - Don't touch it. - I'm not gonna hurt you. 108 00:04:41,643 --> 00:04:43,777 I'm sorry, but you are too big to be delicate. 109 00:04:43,779 --> 00:04:45,345 I'm delicate. 110 00:04:45,347 --> 00:04:46,880 Just want to see if you can bend it. 111 00:04:46,882 --> 00:04:48,849 I can't. It hurts too much. 112 00:04:48,851 --> 00:04:51,918 I'm gonna take him to the emergency room. 113 00:04:51,920 --> 00:04:53,353 Come on. 114 00:04:53,355 --> 00:04:55,123 - You gonna be okay? - Yeah. 115 00:04:56,725 --> 00:04:59,455 Have fun! 116 00:04:59,457 --> 00:05:00,858 _ 117 00:05:00,860 --> 00:05:02,494 This is bad. 118 00:05:02,496 --> 00:05:03,663 You're gonna be just fine. 119 00:05:03,665 --> 00:05:05,565 This is the arm I write with. 120 00:05:05,567 --> 00:05:07,253 This is the arm I eat with. 121 00:05:07,255 --> 00:05:09,102 This is the arm I do the Vulcan salute with. 122 00:05:09,104 --> 00:05:10,305 Ow. 123 00:05:10,307 --> 00:05:12,139 It's not too swollen. That's a good sign. 124 00:05:12,141 --> 00:05:13,574 You're not a doctor. 125 00:05:13,576 --> 00:05:15,709 But I see this on the football field all the time. 126 00:05:15,711 --> 00:05:17,677 Football players are meant to be hurt. 127 00:05:17,679 --> 00:05:19,179 I'm meant to be cherished. 128 00:05:19,181 --> 00:05:22,215 Okay. Looks like you fractured your ulna. 129 00:05:22,217 --> 00:05:23,598 Oh, no. 130 00:05:23,600 --> 00:05:25,719 Two weeks in a cast, you'll be good as new. 131 00:05:25,721 --> 00:05:27,787 - A cast? Don't those get sweaty? - Mm-hmm. 132 00:05:27,789 --> 00:05:29,322 - They can. - And itchy? 133 00:05:29,324 --> 00:05:30,624 - A little. - Can it get wet? 134 00:05:30,626 --> 00:05:31,860 Not supposed to. 135 00:05:31,862 --> 00:05:33,363 Then how am I supposed to take a shower? 136 00:05:33,365 --> 00:05:35,128 Well, some people wrap it in a garbage bag. 137 00:05:35,130 --> 00:05:36,963 That's where garbage goes. 138 00:05:36,965 --> 00:05:39,500 Did you get a discount doctor because we're poor? 139 00:05:39,502 --> 00:05:41,327 Shelly, you okay? 140 00:05:41,329 --> 00:05:43,119 - I fractured my ulna. - He's fine. 141 00:05:43,121 --> 00:05:44,755 I told you you didn't need to come down here. 142 00:05:44,757 --> 00:05:47,174 My baby is in the emergency room. 143 00:05:47,176 --> 00:05:48,675 Yeah, with his father. 144 00:05:48,677 --> 00:05:49,976 Who let him get hurt. 145 00:05:49,978 --> 00:05:51,297 Me? I wasn't even there. 146 00:05:51,299 --> 00:05:52,646 If anything, it was Missy's fault. 147 00:05:52,648 --> 00:05:54,148 And Belinda Sparks. 148 00:05:54,150 --> 00:05:55,651 - Who? - A chicken. 149 00:05:55,653 --> 00:05:57,617 What does a chicken have to do with this? 150 00:05:57,619 --> 00:05:59,387 You know what, I'm gonna let the nurse come in 151 00:05:59,389 --> 00:06:00,422 and put the cast on. 152 00:06:01,299 --> 00:06:04,153 Don't worry, baby. You're gonna be just fine. 153 00:06:04,155 --> 00:06:05,042 Thanks, Mom. 154 00:06:05,066 --> 00:06:06,690 That's what I been saying the whole time. 155 00:06:06,714 --> 00:06:08,882 But she cherishes me. 156 00:06:14,833 --> 00:06:16,232 That's so cool. 157 00:06:16,234 --> 00:06:17,434 Can I sign it? 158 00:06:17,436 --> 00:06:18,868 Why? 159 00:06:18,870 --> 00:06:20,570 'Cause that's what kids do. 160 00:06:20,572 --> 00:06:22,206 Why would I care what kids do? 161 00:06:22,208 --> 00:06:24,710 So when it's over, you can have a cool reminder? 162 00:06:24,712 --> 00:06:27,107 I don't want a reminder. This is traumatic. 163 00:06:27,109 --> 00:06:29,045 I might need counseling. 164 00:06:29,047 --> 00:06:31,147 Come on, don't be lame. Let me sign it. 165 00:06:31,149 --> 00:06:33,325 You're just gonna write something mean. 166 00:06:33,327 --> 00:06:35,528 You don't commit a crime and sign your own name. 167 00:06:35,530 --> 00:06:36,753 Learned that one the hard way. 168 00:06:38,623 --> 00:06:40,557 Oh. 169 00:06:40,559 --> 00:06:41,592 Hey, Brenda. 170 00:06:41,594 --> 00:06:45,000 Hey. I just wanted to check in 171 00:06:45,002 --> 00:06:47,363 and see how Sheldon's doing. 172 00:06:47,365 --> 00:06:49,899 He'll be fine. It's just a little fracture. 173 00:06:49,901 --> 00:06:51,968 Oh. Poor kid. 174 00:06:51,970 --> 00:06:55,740 Please know we feel terrible. 175 00:06:55,742 --> 00:06:57,543 Eh, accidents happen. 176 00:06:57,545 --> 00:06:59,709 Hey, speaking of accidents, 177 00:06:59,711 --> 00:07:02,512 which this clearly was, 178 00:07:02,514 --> 00:07:05,181 insurance covers everything, right? 179 00:07:05,183 --> 00:07:07,851 If you're worried about me sending you a bill, don't be. 180 00:07:07,853 --> 00:07:09,220 Wasn't worried. 181 00:07:09,222 --> 00:07:12,152 I just wanted to bring you some food as a peace offering 182 00:07:12,154 --> 00:07:14,758 and promise it will never happen again. 183 00:07:14,760 --> 00:07:16,893 Well, thanks. 184 00:07:16,895 --> 00:07:18,796 Ooh, fried chicken. 185 00:07:20,966 --> 00:07:23,300 Never again. 186 00:07:24,369 --> 00:07:26,736 "I hope your arm gets better soon. 187 00:07:26,738 --> 00:07:30,473 XO, Missy". See? 188 00:07:30,475 --> 00:07:32,692 - Nothing mean. - Thank you. 189 00:07:32,694 --> 00:07:34,552 My sister could have a big heart. 190 00:07:34,554 --> 00:07:36,446 If only that were true of her brain. 191 00:07:36,448 --> 00:07:37,815 That's the wrong "your". 192 00:07:37,817 --> 00:07:38,951 What are you talking about? 193 00:07:38,953 --> 00:07:41,017 It's supposed to be Y-O-U-R. 194 00:07:41,019 --> 00:07:43,953 What you wrote means, "I hope you are arm gets better". 195 00:07:43,955 --> 00:07:45,655 Oh. 196 00:07:45,657 --> 00:07:48,292 You defaced my body with a grammatical error. 197 00:07:48,294 --> 00:07:51,029 I guess that's your problem. Y-O-U-R. 198 00:07:55,667 --> 00:07:58,968 Left-handed knocking. Wild. 199 00:07:58,970 --> 00:08:02,239 - Georgie? - What? 200 00:08:02,241 --> 00:08:04,705 You're left-handed. Now that I've joined your ranks, 201 00:08:04,707 --> 00:08:07,243 I was wondering if you could tell me what to expect. 202 00:08:07,245 --> 00:08:09,679 I don't know. To me, it's just normal. 203 00:08:09,681 --> 00:08:11,948 But the vast majority of people are right-handed. 204 00:08:11,950 --> 00:08:13,751 There must be some challenges. 205 00:08:14,918 --> 00:08:16,819 It's hard to cut stuff with scissors. 206 00:08:16,821 --> 00:08:18,688 Mom handles most of my cutting needs. 207 00:08:18,690 --> 00:08:21,624 Uh, when you shake hands, it's the wrong hand. 208 00:08:21,626 --> 00:08:24,061 I don't shake hands. It's disgusting. 209 00:08:25,130 --> 00:08:26,863 Oh! When driving, 210 00:08:26,865 --> 00:08:28,331 the gear shifter's on the right side. 211 00:08:28,333 --> 00:08:30,433 And I'm not old enough to drive. 212 00:08:30,435 --> 00:08:31,999 Being a lefty doesn't seem so bad. 213 00:08:32,001 --> 00:08:34,102 I don't know why you complain so much. 214 00:08:38,009 --> 00:08:40,243 Don't worry, baby. 215 00:08:40,245 --> 00:08:42,879 I cut everything into bite-size pieces for you. 216 00:08:42,881 --> 00:08:45,016 Maybe you could chew it up and spit it in his mouth. 217 00:08:45,018 --> 00:08:47,386 - Please? - Let's just say grace. 218 00:08:51,890 --> 00:08:53,857 Will you two help him with his mittens? 219 00:08:53,859 --> 00:08:55,258 Maybe he doesn't wear them. 220 00:08:55,260 --> 00:08:56,726 Then I'm not holding hands. 221 00:08:56,728 --> 00:08:58,529 We ain't got to hold hands? Sweet. 222 00:08:58,531 --> 00:09:01,096 - I like when we hold hands. - We are holding hands. 223 00:09:01,098 --> 00:09:02,304 Let's go. Mittens. 224 00:09:02,306 --> 00:09:03,804 - Fine. - Fine. 225 00:09:03,806 --> 00:09:05,807 Gently. Gently. 226 00:09:05,809 --> 00:09:06,936 I'm doing it gently. 227 00:09:06,938 --> 00:09:08,669 Well, your tone suggests otherwise. 228 00:09:08,671 --> 00:09:09,904 Just give me your hand. 229 00:09:11,602 --> 00:09:12,836 Gently. 230 00:09:14,512 --> 00:09:16,480 There. 231 00:09:18,777 --> 00:09:21,384 Bless us, Lord, for the food we are about to receive, 232 00:09:21,386 --> 00:09:22,869 and bless the hands that prepared it. 233 00:09:22,871 --> 00:09:26,055 And bless Sheldon's arm to heal strong and quick. 234 00:09:26,057 --> 00:09:27,223 Strongly and quickly. 235 00:09:27,225 --> 00:09:28,526 Amen. 236 00:09:28,528 --> 00:09:30,428 Amen. 237 00:09:30,430 --> 00:09:32,929 I've never operated a fork with my left hand before. 238 00:09:32,931 --> 00:09:34,089 I hope this goes well. 239 00:09:34,091 --> 00:09:36,417 When my buddy Mikey got the cast off his leg, 240 00:09:36,419 --> 00:09:39,254 you would not believe how skinny and smelly it was. 241 00:09:39,256 --> 00:09:41,491 Like beef jerky with toes. 242 00:09:41,493 --> 00:09:42,859 Can we please just eat? 243 00:09:45,790 --> 00:09:46,824 Chicken's good. 244 00:09:46,826 --> 00:09:48,444 Mrs. Sparks made it. 245 00:09:48,446 --> 00:09:49,546 Huh? 246 00:09:53,318 --> 00:09:54,984 My first bathroom attempt. 247 00:09:54,986 --> 00:09:56,886 Let's hope this goes well. 248 00:09:56,888 --> 00:09:59,405 Let me know if you need help. 249 00:09:59,407 --> 00:10:00,641 I think I'll be okay. 250 00:10:00,643 --> 00:10:02,511 It's just number one. 251 00:10:02,733 --> 00:10:04,374 I'm here if you need me. 252 00:10:07,107 --> 00:10:09,708 Mom, I can't get my zipper down! 253 00:10:09,710 --> 00:10:11,442 I'm coming. 254 00:10:12,614 --> 00:10:14,182 I am not saying 255 00:10:14,184 --> 00:10:17,185 my mother and I had a codependent relationship. 256 00:10:17,187 --> 00:10:20,089 Mom, I can't get my zipper up! 257 00:10:20,091 --> 00:10:21,773 I'm on my way! 258 00:10:21,775 --> 00:10:24,102 But she did have a tendency to baby me, 259 00:10:24,104 --> 00:10:26,527 and boy howdy, was I okay with that. 260 00:10:28,773 --> 00:10:31,699 - How's this? - It's like I'm doing it myself. 261 00:10:33,344 --> 00:10:35,344 Mm. 262 00:10:36,349 --> 00:10:38,483 Mm-mm. 263 00:10:38,485 --> 00:10:40,883 Ooh, you got it. 264 00:10:40,885 --> 00:10:42,618 Yup, chicken. 265 00:10:42,620 --> 00:10:45,422 I don't have to tell you to be gentle. 266 00:10:45,424 --> 00:10:47,425 No, you don't. 267 00:10:49,864 --> 00:10:52,432 - Washcloth? - Washcloth. 268 00:10:52,434 --> 00:10:53,635 Soap? 269 00:10:53,637 --> 00:10:55,604 Soap. 270 00:10:55,606 --> 00:10:56,806 Shampoo? 271 00:10:56,808 --> 00:10:58,643 Shampoo. 272 00:10:58,645 --> 00:10:59,936 Baby shampoo? 273 00:10:59,938 --> 00:11:01,799 Does E equal MC squared? 274 00:11:01,801 --> 00:11:02,902 Love you. 275 00:11:04,526 --> 00:11:07,308 "The quantum properties of matter are to be associated 276 00:11:07,310 --> 00:11:11,313 with incompletely defined potentialities, 277 00:11:11,315 --> 00:11:14,763 which can be more definitely realized..." 278 00:11:19,357 --> 00:11:21,371 All right, you're gonna pedal. 279 00:11:21,373 --> 00:11:23,026 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 280 00:11:23,028 --> 00:11:24,062 I'm nervous. 281 00:11:24,064 --> 00:11:25,598 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 282 00:11:25,600 --> 00:11:27,167 You're gonna get hurt! 283 00:11:27,169 --> 00:11:28,603 What? 284 00:11:28,605 --> 00:11:30,272 Put us back on! 285 00:11:30,274 --> 00:11:31,474 Mom? 286 00:11:31,476 --> 00:11:33,903 You need us. We'll keep you safe! 287 00:11:33,905 --> 00:11:36,072 This is weird. 288 00:11:36,074 --> 00:11:37,440 We're a team. 289 00:11:37,442 --> 00:11:40,136 You and I belong together. 290 00:11:40,138 --> 00:11:42,478 No. I have to grow up and go to college. 291 00:11:42,480 --> 00:11:44,050 Forever! 292 00:11:44,052 --> 00:11:45,414 Getting weirder. 293 00:11:45,416 --> 00:11:47,049 Forever... 294 00:11:47,051 --> 00:11:49,086 and ever! 295 00:11:53,849 --> 00:11:55,649 Forever and ever and ever. 296 00:11:55,651 --> 00:11:58,125 "That is, if we try to picture the position..." 297 00:11:58,150 --> 00:11:58,775 No. 298 00:11:59,125 --> 00:12:01,241 Mom's my training wheels. 299 00:12:02,091 --> 00:12:04,311 I can't have training wheels. 300 00:12:04,313 --> 00:12:07,692 - Mom's my training wheels. - Lot of noise over there. 301 00:12:10,119 --> 00:12:11,652 Everything okay? 302 00:12:11,654 --> 00:12:12,878 I'm not sure. 303 00:12:12,880 --> 00:12:14,254 What's going on? 304 00:12:14,608 --> 00:12:17,625 Ugh. He was muttering in his sleep that 305 00:12:17,625 --> 00:12:19,292 I am his training wheels. 306 00:12:19,294 --> 00:12:21,402 What on earth does that mean? 307 00:12:21,404 --> 00:12:23,419 Well, let's think about it. 308 00:12:23,421 --> 00:12:25,089 Training wheels are for little kids. 309 00:12:25,091 --> 00:12:27,842 Maybe he doesn't want to be a little kid anymore. 310 00:12:27,844 --> 00:12:29,911 What does that have to do with me? 311 00:12:31,614 --> 00:12:34,582 You have made it your life's mission to hold him up. 312 00:12:34,584 --> 00:12:36,485 What are you saying here? 313 00:12:36,487 --> 00:12:39,353 That I am wrong to love and protect my son? 314 00:12:39,355 --> 00:12:42,023 That he doesn't need his mother to keep an eye on him? 315 00:12:42,025 --> 00:12:43,391 I'm not saying that. I... 316 00:12:43,393 --> 00:12:45,059 I would never say that. 317 00:12:45,061 --> 00:12:47,329 All right then. 318 00:12:49,560 --> 00:12:51,595 I'm not an idiot. 319 00:12:53,844 --> 00:12:54,911 Did you have 320 00:12:54,913 --> 00:12:57,405 a tough time when your kids started being independent? 321 00:12:57,407 --> 00:12:58,472 I'll let you know. 322 00:12:58,474 --> 00:13:00,274 What does that mean? 323 00:13:00,276 --> 00:13:02,585 Means one of 'em is still sitting in my kitchen 324 00:13:02,587 --> 00:13:04,242 whining about something. 325 00:13:04,692 --> 00:13:07,646 Could you be supportive for once? 326 00:13:08,851 --> 00:13:12,119 Yes, watching your kids grow up is hard. 327 00:13:12,121 --> 00:13:13,955 So how do you handle it? 328 00:13:13,957 --> 00:13:16,724 I find a little bourbon in my coffee does the trick. 329 00:13:16,726 --> 00:13:18,694 And we're back to being not helpful. 330 00:13:20,396 --> 00:13:23,022 Look, you haven't even gotten to the worst part of it yet. 331 00:13:23,024 --> 00:13:24,133 They're gonna leave home. 332 00:13:24,135 --> 00:13:26,703 - They're gonna move to another city. - Oh, Lord. 333 00:13:26,705 --> 00:13:27,805 They're gonna tell you 334 00:13:27,807 --> 00:13:30,938 their loser boyfriend has knocked them up. 335 00:13:30,940 --> 00:13:34,242 - Just to be clear, that would be you. - Sorry. 336 00:13:34,244 --> 00:13:37,278 - Turned my hair gray overnight. - I said sorry. 337 00:13:37,280 --> 00:13:39,930 Clearly, you're not in the mood to help. 338 00:13:39,932 --> 00:13:43,501 Listen, it's hard being a parent, 339 00:13:43,503 --> 00:13:47,622 but if you do it right, they don't need you anymore. 340 00:13:47,624 --> 00:13:49,657 Well, I don't like that. 341 00:13:49,659 --> 00:13:53,194 I get it, but I just don't like it. 342 00:13:53,196 --> 00:13:57,328 Well, I'd point out, you'll always have your husband, 343 00:13:57,353 --> 00:14:00,389 but you want me to be "helpful". 344 00:14:02,649 --> 00:14:06,317 Johannes Diderik van der Waals. 345 00:14:06,342 --> 00:14:09,548 Nils Gustaf Dalén. 346 00:14:09,550 --> 00:14:11,583 Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. 347 00:14:11,585 --> 00:14:13,047 What are you going? 348 00:14:13,049 --> 00:14:15,650 Listing Nobel Prize winners in physics. 349 00:14:15,652 --> 00:14:17,085 Why? 350 00:14:17,087 --> 00:14:19,321 To keep me from cracking this cast like a coconut 351 00:14:19,323 --> 00:14:21,322 and scratching my skin off. 352 00:14:21,324 --> 00:14:23,124 I need Mom to sing "Soft Kitty". 353 00:14:23,126 --> 00:14:24,692 Don't do it. 354 00:14:24,694 --> 00:14:26,027 Why? 355 00:14:26,029 --> 00:14:27,528 You're being a baby again. 356 00:14:27,530 --> 00:14:28,729 But I'm injured. 357 00:14:28,731 --> 00:14:31,132 Big deal. You broke your arm. 358 00:14:31,134 --> 00:14:33,301 Look at Stephen Hawking over there. 359 00:14:33,303 --> 00:14:35,270 He's in a wheelchair. 360 00:14:35,272 --> 00:14:37,907 You don't hear him whining about it with his robot voice. 361 00:14:40,443 --> 00:14:43,227 So you're saying he and I are brilliant minds 362 00:14:43,229 --> 00:14:46,281 who have both suffered great physical adversity. 363 00:14:46,283 --> 00:14:48,382 That's not even close to what I'm saying. 364 00:14:48,384 --> 00:14:49,750 Well, that's what I heard. 365 00:14:49,752 --> 00:14:52,887 And if Hawking doesn't let it stop him, 366 00:14:52,889 --> 00:14:55,056 then I can't let this cast stop me. 367 00:14:55,058 --> 00:14:56,590 Great. Go back to sleep. 368 00:14:56,592 --> 00:14:59,594 I will, and I'll do it all by myself. 369 00:15:06,202 --> 00:15:09,795 - ♪ Soft kitty, warm kitty ♪ - Oh, my God. 370 00:15:09,797 --> 00:15:12,284 ♪ Little ball of fur ♪ 371 00:15:12,286 --> 00:15:15,885 ♪ Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr ♪ 372 00:15:15,887 --> 00:15:18,113 ♪ Purr, purr. ♪ 373 00:15:26,161 --> 00:15:27,608 I did it. 374 00:15:28,157 --> 00:15:30,066 Missy, I did it! 375 00:15:30,068 --> 00:15:32,126 What? 376 00:15:32,128 --> 00:15:33,775 I slept through the night. 377 00:15:34,097 --> 00:15:35,396 What time is it? 378 00:15:35,398 --> 00:15:37,298 6:14. 379 00:15:37,300 --> 00:15:39,775 This is why people hate you. 380 00:15:40,303 --> 00:15:43,604 My sister's crankiness did not dampen my enthusiasm. 381 00:15:43,606 --> 00:15:46,019 A chicken may have fractured my arm, 382 00:15:46,021 --> 00:15:48,455 but nothing could break my can-do spirit. 383 00:15:49,966 --> 00:15:51,837 All in the bowl, none on me. 384 00:15:51,839 --> 00:15:53,581 I call that a successful urination. 385 00:15:53,583 --> 00:15:55,583 Great. Go teach your brother. 386 00:15:57,820 --> 00:16:01,922 I will not be denied my jelly. 387 00:16:01,924 --> 00:16:03,324 Yes! 388 00:16:03,326 --> 00:16:06,108 Watch out, peanut butter. You're next. 389 00:16:06,396 --> 00:16:07,863 Who would like to tell us 390 00:16:07,865 --> 00:16:09,864 how God touched their lives this week? 391 00:16:10,275 --> 00:16:11,499 Sheldon. 392 00:16:11,501 --> 00:16:13,567 He didn't, because He doesn't exist. 393 00:16:13,569 --> 00:16:15,202 Then why raise your hand? 394 00:16:15,204 --> 00:16:17,113 Not just any hand. My left hand. 395 00:16:17,115 --> 00:16:19,473 Because I'm able to overcome any obstacle. 396 00:16:19,475 --> 00:16:21,208 And maybe God helped you do that. 397 00:16:21,210 --> 00:16:22,746 Actually, it was Stephen Hawking, 398 00:16:22,748 --> 00:16:24,645 and he's better because he exists. 399 00:16:24,647 --> 00:16:27,281 Yes, 'cause God made him. Anybody else? 400 00:16:27,283 --> 00:16:29,717 - Billy. - Is this gonna be on the test? 401 00:16:29,719 --> 00:16:31,185 Oh, boy. 402 00:16:31,187 --> 00:16:32,421 I took a moment 403 00:16:32,423 --> 00:16:35,600 to reflect on my journey of the last two weeks. 404 00:16:35,625 --> 00:16:40,828 Such emotional growth was worthy of a majestic bubble beard. 405 00:16:43,234 --> 00:16:46,066 Perhaps my sister was right. 406 00:16:46,733 --> 00:16:49,370 This was a time I'd want to remember. 407 00:16:49,372 --> 00:16:51,505 Dad, will you sign my cast? 408 00:16:52,442 --> 00:16:53,475 Sure. 409 00:16:56,615 --> 00:16:59,850 And if you have any grammar questions, please ask first. 410 00:17:04,587 --> 00:17:07,589 "Have a great summer. Georgie". 411 00:17:08,740 --> 00:17:10,708 Normally I'd write, "Have a bitchin' summer", 412 00:17:10,710 --> 00:17:12,158 but I figured you wouldn't like that. 413 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:13,427 I wouldn't. 414 00:17:13,429 --> 00:17:15,062 My meemaw wrote... 415 00:17:15,064 --> 00:17:17,097 "To my brave Moon Pie. 416 00:17:17,099 --> 00:17:21,202 You handled this like a true Texan". 417 00:17:22,564 --> 00:17:24,015 My mom wrote... 418 00:17:24,017 --> 00:17:26,733 "Shelly, you'll always be my baby, 419 00:17:26,976 --> 00:17:30,711 but I'm so proud of the young man you've become. 420 00:17:30,713 --> 00:17:32,614 Love, Mom". 421 00:17:34,116 --> 00:17:35,749 And Billy wrote... 422 00:17:35,751 --> 00:17:37,052 "Billy". 423 00:17:44,233 --> 00:17:46,522 The next day, I got my cast off. 424 00:17:46,524 --> 00:17:49,333 In a world where I valued symmetry, 425 00:17:49,333 --> 00:17:50,644 I was relieved to see 426 00:17:50,646 --> 00:17:53,913 that both my arms were as pale and skinny as ever. 427 00:17:54,192 --> 00:17:58,360 But this Texan had unfinished business to tend to. 428 00:17:58,362 --> 00:17:59,761 Want me to get you started? 429 00:17:59,763 --> 00:18:01,998 No, I can do it. 430 00:18:06,337 --> 00:18:08,570 And I did do it. 431 00:18:08,572 --> 00:18:11,833 I rode my bike without training wheels like an adult. 432 00:18:11,833 --> 00:18:13,234 It would take more than a chicken 433 00:18:13,236 --> 00:18:15,718 or the threat of a fractured bone to scare me. 434 00:18:15,720 --> 00:18:18,355 It would take a brown beast named Scraps. 435 00:18:18,357 --> 00:18:20,724 Aah! 436 00:18:20,726 --> 00:18:22,649 Mommy?! 437 00:18:22,651 --> 00:18:25,134 I rode my bike 11 miles that day. 438 00:18:25,136 --> 00:18:26,869 Mommy! 439 00:18:26,871 --> 00:18:30,871 - Synced and corrected by Firefly - - www.addic7ed.com -