1 00:00:07,485 --> 00:00:10,923 Previously on Young Sheldon... So, he's really good 2 00:00:10,967 --> 00:00:12,882 to graduate? He sure is. 3 00:00:12,925 --> 00:00:14,666 Do you think I can make it from one end 4 00:00:14,710 --> 00:00:16,364 of the college campusto the other 5 00:00:16,407 --> 00:00:18,366 in under ten minutes, including a bathroom break? 6 00:00:18,409 --> 00:00:19,845 How important is the bathroom break? 7 00:00:19,889 --> 00:00:21,847 Very. The class schedules are designed 8 00:00:21,891 --> 00:00:24,415 for fully grown bladders, and mine is child-sized. 9 00:00:24,459 --> 00:00:25,851 One other bit of business. 10 00:00:25,895 --> 00:00:27,723 Since you're graduatingtop of the class, 11 00:00:27,766 --> 00:00:29,725 that makes you our valedictorian. 12 00:00:29,768 --> 00:00:31,901 I'm so proud of you, baby. 13 00:00:31,944 --> 00:00:33,163 You seem surprised. 14 00:00:33,207 --> 00:00:35,383 Well, it's quite an accomplishment. 15 00:00:35,426 --> 00:00:37,472 In this school? I don't think so. 16 00:00:38,473 --> 00:00:40,344 We're really gonna miss you. 17 00:00:42,346 --> 00:00:45,480 I've always enjoyed math word problems. 18 00:00:45,523 --> 00:00:47,525 Try wrapping your noggin around this one. 19 00:00:47,569 --> 00:00:50,180 A brilliant young boy named Sheldon 20 00:00:50,224 --> 00:00:51,573 is about to start college. 21 00:00:51,616 --> 00:00:53,531 He needs to get from his linear algebra class 22 00:00:53,575 --> 00:00:56,752 to his physics class, which is 822 meters away. 23 00:00:56,795 --> 00:01:00,886 If his stride is 23 inches long and he only has 24 00:01:00,930 --> 00:01:03,933 ten minutes, how many steps would he have to take per minute 25 00:01:03,976 --> 00:01:06,762 to make it on time? It's a doozy, isn't it? 26 00:01:06,805 --> 00:01:08,807 Don't worry. 27 00:01:08,851 --> 00:01:10,287 I'll show my work. 28 00:01:10,331 --> 00:01:13,464 First, we must determine the maximum velocity achievable 29 00:01:13,508 --> 00:01:15,945 without breaking a sweat. 30 00:01:15,988 --> 00:01:17,729 Sweating is for jocks 31 00:01:17,773 --> 00:01:20,863 and those who are worried the jig is up. 32 00:01:27,522 --> 00:01:29,001 Hi, Sheldon. 33 00:01:29,045 --> 00:01:31,035 Not now, Billy. I'm in the middle of a math problem. 34 00:01:31,047 --> 00:01:32,353 Okay. 35 00:01:35,747 --> 00:01:37,140 Darn it. 36 00:01:39,186 --> 00:01:40,752 What are you looking for? 37 00:01:40,796 --> 00:01:42,058 Chest hairs. 38 00:01:42,102 --> 00:01:43,799 Is there any chance I'll hit puberty 39 00:01:43,842 --> 00:01:44,843 in the next few weeks? 40 00:01:44,887 --> 00:01:47,368 Oh, God, I hope not. Why? 41 00:01:47,411 --> 00:01:48,922 The campus is so big, I'll never make it 42 00:01:48,934 --> 00:01:50,066 from one class to another 43 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:52,286 without a solid dose of testosterone. 44 00:01:52,329 --> 00:01:55,289 Maybe they'll let youleave early so you'll have time. 45 00:01:55,332 --> 00:01:56,495 But the end of the class is when 46 00:01:56,507 --> 00:01:57,757 I point out the teacher's mistakes. 47 00:01:57,769 --> 00:01:59,858 Everybody loves that. 48 00:01:59,902 --> 00:02:01,469 I'd say run across campus, 49 00:02:01,512 --> 00:02:03,253 but I know how you feel about sweating. 50 00:02:03,297 --> 00:02:05,821 It's the urine of the skin. 51 00:02:05,864 --> 00:02:07,170 Why not ride your bike? 52 00:02:07,214 --> 00:02:09,259 I considered that, but I can't let my colleagues 53 00:02:09,303 --> 00:02:12,219 see me with training wheels. They'll think I'm a child. 54 00:02:12,262 --> 00:02:13,611 Can't have that.Mm-mm. 55 00:02:16,658 --> 00:02:18,225 See any fuzz growing? 56 00:02:18,268 --> 00:02:19,791 Let me look. 57 00:02:19,835 --> 00:02:21,184 Hey. 58 00:02:21,228 --> 00:02:23,230 No, Meemaw! Bad Meemaw. 59 00:02:24,231 --> 00:02:25,754 What do you want? 60 00:02:25,797 --> 00:02:27,874 I was hoping you could help me build up my leg muscles 61 00:02:27,886 --> 00:02:29,323 to increase my speed. 62 00:02:29,366 --> 00:02:31,629 If you don't want people chasing you, be less annoying. 63 00:02:31,673 --> 00:02:34,023 It's so I can get to my classes on time. 64 00:02:34,066 --> 00:02:36,852 Sheldon, you know you ain't gonna work out. 65 00:02:36,895 --> 00:02:38,680 I will. This is important. 66 00:02:38,723 --> 00:02:40,508 Fine. 67 00:02:40,551 --> 00:02:41,857 Here. Hold these. 68 00:02:41,900 --> 00:02:43,815 Now, keep your back straight 69 00:02:43,859 --> 00:02:45,687 and bend your knees like this. 70 00:03:03,748 --> 00:03:05,489 Dad, you're a football coach. 71 00:03:05,533 --> 00:03:07,230 Do you use human growth hormone 72 00:03:07,274 --> 00:03:09,580 to enhance the performance of your players? 73 00:03:09,624 --> 00:03:12,714 We lost our last game 63 to nine. What do you think? 74 00:03:12,757 --> 00:03:15,107 I think you should look into human growth hormone. 75 00:03:15,151 --> 00:03:17,806 And if you do, send some this kid's way. 76 00:03:17,849 --> 00:03:20,809 With no access to controlled substances, 77 00:03:20,852 --> 00:03:22,102 I was left with only one option. 78 00:03:22,114 --> 00:03:23,290 Missy, will you 79 00:03:23,333 --> 00:03:24,769 teach me to ride a bike tomorrow? 80 00:03:24,813 --> 00:03:26,467 Why not Mom? Working. 81 00:03:26,510 --> 00:03:27,903 Meemaw? Old. 82 00:03:27,946 --> 00:03:29,731 Dad? Fat. 83 00:03:29,774 --> 00:03:30,993 Okay. 84 00:03:32,951 --> 00:03:35,476 I'm such a good person. 85 00:03:35,519 --> 00:03:37,086 All right. You're gonna pedal. 86 00:03:37,129 --> 00:03:38,957 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 87 00:03:39,001 --> 00:03:40,176 I'm nervous. 88 00:03:40,220 --> 00:03:41,786 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 89 00:03:41,830 --> 00:03:43,135 Ready? 90 00:03:43,179 --> 00:03:44,963 Not really.Go. 91 00:03:46,182 --> 00:03:47,270 I'm doing it. 92 00:03:47,314 --> 00:03:48,837 Okay, I'm gonna let go. Don't let go. 93 00:03:48,880 --> 00:03:50,752 I'm letting go. Don't let go. 94 00:03:50,795 --> 00:03:51,955 I already let go. You let go? 95 00:03:51,970 --> 00:03:53,233 I let go. 96 00:03:53,276 --> 00:03:54,799 I'm doing it. 97 00:03:54,843 --> 00:03:56,801 You're doing it! I'm doing it! 98 00:04:20,390 --> 00:04:23,132 Dad, Sheldon got hurt. How? 99 00:04:23,175 --> 00:04:25,003 A chicken chased him into a mailbox. 100 00:04:25,047 --> 00:04:26,178 Course it did. 101 00:04:29,051 --> 00:04:31,314 If I knew you could run, I would've let you teach him. 102 00:04:31,358 --> 00:04:32,837 What happened? 103 00:04:32,881 --> 00:04:34,622 Belinda got off her leash. 104 00:04:34,665 --> 00:04:35,623 You okay? 105 00:04:35,666 --> 00:04:37,668 My arm really hurts. I want Mom. 106 00:04:37,712 --> 00:04:40,149 You got me. Now, let me take a look. 107 00:04:40,192 --> 00:04:42,107 Don't touch it. I'm not gonna hurt you. 108 00:04:42,151 --> 00:04:44,327 I'm sorry, but you are too big to be delicate. 109 00:04:44,371 --> 00:04:45,763 I'm delicate. 110 00:04:45,807 --> 00:04:47,330 Just want to see if you can bend it. 111 00:04:47,374 --> 00:04:49,201 I can't. It hurts too much. 112 00:04:49,245 --> 00:04:52,466 I'm gonna take him to the emergency room. 113 00:04:52,509 --> 00:04:53,815 Come on. 114 00:04:53,858 --> 00:04:55,817 You gonna be okay? Yeah. 115 00:04:57,340 --> 00:04:59,603 Have fun! 116 00:05:01,083 --> 00:05:02,693 This is bad. 117 00:05:02,737 --> 00:05:04,129 You're gonna be just fine. 118 00:05:04,173 --> 00:05:06,088 This is the arm I write with. 119 00:05:06,131 --> 00:05:08,003 This is the arm I eat with. 120 00:05:08,046 --> 00:05:09,688 This is the arm I do the Vulcan salute with. 121 00:05:09,700 --> 00:05:10,962 Ow. 122 00:05:11,006 --> 00:05:12,660 It's not too swollen. That's a good sign. 123 00:05:12,703 --> 00:05:14,009 You're not a doctor. 124 00:05:14,052 --> 00:05:16,228 But I see this onthe football field all the time. 125 00:05:16,272 --> 00:05:18,100 Football players are meant to be hurt. 126 00:05:18,143 --> 00:05:19,710 I'm meant to be cherished. 127 00:05:19,754 --> 00:05:22,887 Okay. Looks like you fractured your ulna. 128 00:05:22,931 --> 00:05:24,193 Oh, no. 129 00:05:24,236 --> 00:05:26,238 Two weeks in a cast, you'll be good as new. 130 00:05:26,282 --> 00:05:28,371 A cast? Don't those get sweaty? Mm-hmm. 131 00:05:28,415 --> 00:05:29,851 They can. And itchy? 132 00:05:29,894 --> 00:05:31,374 A little. Can it get wet? 133 00:05:31,418 --> 00:05:32,506 Not supposed to. 134 00:05:32,549 --> 00:05:34,017 Then how am I supposed to take a shower? 135 00:05:34,029 --> 00:05:35,709 Well, some people wrap it in a garbage bag. 136 00:05:35,726 --> 00:05:37,380 That's where garbage goes. 137 00:05:37,424 --> 00:05:40,383 Did you get a discount doctor because we're poor? 138 00:05:40,427 --> 00:05:42,385 Shelly, you okay? I fractured 139 00:05:42,429 --> 00:05:43,865 my ulna. He's fine. 140 00:05:43,908 --> 00:05:45,420 I told you you didn't need to come down here. 141 00:05:45,432 --> 00:05:47,738 My baby is in the emergency room. 142 00:05:47,782 --> 00:05:49,261 Yeah, with his father. 143 00:05:49,305 --> 00:05:50,698 Who let him get hurt. 144 00:05:50,741 --> 00:05:51,873 Me? I wasn't even there. 145 00:05:51,916 --> 00:05:53,236 If anything, it was Missy's fault. 146 00:05:53,265 --> 00:05:54,702 And Belinda Sparks. 147 00:05:54,745 --> 00:05:56,268 Who? A chicken. 148 00:05:56,312 --> 00:05:58,096 What does a chicken have to do with this? 149 00:05:58,140 --> 00:05:59,825 You know what, I'm gonna let the nurse come in 150 00:05:59,837 --> 00:06:01,012 and put the cast on. 151 00:06:02,274 --> 00:06:04,668 Don't worry, baby. You're gonna be just fine. 152 00:06:04,712 --> 00:06:07,410 Thanks, Mom. That's what I been saying the whole time. 153 00:06:07,454 --> 00:06:09,804 But she cherishes me. 154 00:06:15,070 --> 00:06:16,376 That's so cool. 155 00:06:16,419 --> 00:06:17,594 Can I sign it? 156 00:06:17,638 --> 00:06:18,987 Why? 157 00:06:19,030 --> 00:06:20,728 'Cause that's what kids do. 158 00:06:20,771 --> 00:06:22,469 Why would I care what kids do? 159 00:06:22,512 --> 00:06:25,036 So when it's over, you can have a cool reminder? 160 00:06:25,080 --> 00:06:27,169 I don't want a reminder. This is traumatic. 161 00:06:27,212 --> 00:06:29,214 I might need counseling. 162 00:06:29,258 --> 00:06:31,303 Come on, don't be lame. Let me sign it. 163 00:06:31,347 --> 00:06:33,523 You're just gonna write something mean. 164 00:06:33,567 --> 00:06:35,743 You don't commit a crime and sign your own name. 165 00:06:35,786 --> 00:06:36,946 Learned that onethe hard way. 166 00:06:38,833 --> 00:06:40,704 Oh. 167 00:06:40,748 --> 00:06:42,010 Hey, Brenda. 168 00:06:42,053 --> 00:06:44,926 Hey. I just wanted to check in 169 00:06:44,969 --> 00:06:47,450 and see how Sheldon's doing. 170 00:06:47,494 --> 00:06:50,018 He'll be fine. It's just a little fracture. 171 00:06:50,061 --> 00:06:52,150 Oh. Poor kid. 172 00:06:52,194 --> 00:06:56,067 Please know we feel terrible. 173 00:06:56,111 --> 00:06:57,852 Eh, accidents happen. 174 00:06:57,895 --> 00:06:59,854 Hey, speaking of accidents, 175 00:06:59,897 --> 00:07:02,552 which this clearly was, 176 00:07:02,596 --> 00:07:05,250 insurance covers everything, right? 177 00:07:05,294 --> 00:07:08,036 If you're worried about me sending you a bill, don't be. 178 00:07:08,079 --> 00:07:09,603 Wasn't worried. 179 00:07:09,646 --> 00:07:12,388 I just wanted to bring you some food as a peace offering 180 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:14,956 and promise it will never happen again. 181 00:07:14,999 --> 00:07:17,088 Well, thanks. 182 00:07:17,132 --> 00:07:19,177 Ooh, fried chicken. 183 00:07:21,223 --> 00:07:23,660 Never again. 184 00:07:24,618 --> 00:07:26,968 "I hope your armgets better soon. 185 00:07:27,011 --> 00:07:30,537 "XO, Missy." See? 186 00:07:30,580 --> 00:07:33,061 Nothing mean. Thank you. 187 00:07:33,104 --> 00:07:34,920 My sister could have a big heart. 188 00:07:34,932 --> 00:07:36,717 If only that were true of her brain. 189 00:07:36,760 --> 00:07:38,370 That's the wrong "your." 190 00:07:38,414 --> 00:07:39,447 What are you talking about? 191 00:07:39,459 --> 00:07:41,156 It's supposed to be Y-O-U-R. 192 00:07:41,199 --> 00:07:44,202 What you wrote means, "I hope you are arm gets better." 193 00:07:44,246 --> 00:07:45,813 Oh. 194 00:07:45,856 --> 00:07:48,511 You defaced my body with a grammatical error. 195 00:07:48,555 --> 00:07:51,471 I guess that's yourproblem. Y-O-U-R. 196 00:07:55,953 --> 00:07:59,087 Left-handed knocking. Wild. 197 00:07:59,130 --> 00:08:01,611 Georgie? GEORGE JR.: What? 198 00:08:02,656 --> 00:08:04,646 You're left-handed. Now that I've joined your ranks, 199 00:08:04,658 --> 00:08:07,530 I was wondering if you could tell me what to expect. 200 00:08:07,574 --> 00:08:09,924 I don't know. To me, it's just normal. 201 00:08:09,967 --> 00:08:12,230 But the vast majority of people are right-handed. 202 00:08:12,274 --> 00:08:14,189 There must be some challenges. 203 00:08:15,277 --> 00:08:17,105 It's hard to cut stuff with scissors. 204 00:08:17,148 --> 00:08:19,020 Mom handles most of my cutting needs. 205 00:08:19,063 --> 00:08:21,805 Uh, when you shake hands, it's the wrong hand. 206 00:08:21,849 --> 00:08:24,504 I don't shake hands. It's disgusting. 207 00:08:25,505 --> 00:08:27,071 Oh! When driving, 208 00:08:27,115 --> 00:08:28,638 the gear shifter's on the right side. 209 00:08:28,682 --> 00:08:30,597 And I'm not old enough to drive. 210 00:08:30,640 --> 00:08:32,163 Being a lefty doesn't seem so bad. 211 00:08:32,207 --> 00:08:33,164 I don't know why 212 00:08:33,208 --> 00:08:34,905 you complain so much. 213 00:08:38,343 --> 00:08:40,476 Don't worry, baby. 214 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:43,131 I cut everything into bite-size pieces for you. 215 00:08:43,174 --> 00:08:45,481 Maybe you could chew it upand spit it in his mouth. 216 00:08:45,525 --> 00:08:48,049 Please? Let's just say grace. 217 00:08:52,183 --> 00:08:54,142 Will you two help him with his mittens? 218 00:08:54,185 --> 00:08:55,578 Maybe he doesn't wear them. 219 00:08:55,622 --> 00:08:57,014 Then I'm not holding hands. 220 00:08:57,058 --> 00:08:58,842 We ain't gotto hold hands? Sweet. 221 00:08:58,886 --> 00:09:01,279 I like when we hold hands. We are holding hands. 222 00:09:01,323 --> 00:09:02,629 Let's go. Mittens. 223 00:09:02,672 --> 00:09:04,152 Fine.Fine. 224 00:09:04,195 --> 00:09:06,154 Gently. Gently. 225 00:09:06,197 --> 00:09:07,503 I'm doing it gently. 226 00:09:07,547 --> 00:09:09,200 Well, your tone suggests otherwise. 227 00:09:09,244 --> 00:09:10,637 Just give me your hand. 228 00:09:12,160 --> 00:09:13,553 Gently. 229 00:09:14,815 --> 00:09:17,034 There. 230 00:09:18,645 --> 00:09:21,735 Bless us, Lord, for the foodwe are about to receive, 231 00:09:21,778 --> 00:09:23,218 and bless the handsthat prepared it. 232 00:09:23,258 --> 00:09:26,435 And bless Sheldon's arm to heal strong and quick. 233 00:09:26,478 --> 00:09:27,610 Strongly and quickly. 234 00:09:27,654 --> 00:09:28,872 Amen. 235 00:09:28,916 --> 00:09:30,831 Amen. 236 00:09:30,874 --> 00:09:33,224 I've never operated a fork with my left hand before. 237 00:09:33,268 --> 00:09:34,530 I hope this goes well. 238 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,880 When my buddy Mikey got the castoff his leg, 239 00:09:36,924 --> 00:09:39,796 you would not believehow skinny and smelly it was. 240 00:09:39,840 --> 00:09:42,016 Like beef jerky with toes. 241 00:09:42,059 --> 00:09:43,365 Can we please just eat? 242 00:09:46,237 --> 00:09:47,195 Chicken's good. 243 00:09:47,238 --> 00:09:48,849 Mrs. Sparks made it. 244 00:09:48,892 --> 00:09:50,067 Huh? 245 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:55,203 My first bathroom attempt. 246 00:09:55,246 --> 00:09:57,205 Let's hope this goes well. 247 00:09:57,248 --> 00:10:00,208 Let me know if you need help. 248 00:10:00,251 --> 00:10:01,383 I think I'll be okay. 249 00:10:01,426 --> 00:10:03,254 It's just number one. 250 00:10:03,298 --> 00:10:04,778 I'm here if you need me. 251 00:10:07,607 --> 00:10:10,218 Mom, I can't get my zipper down! 252 00:10:10,261 --> 00:10:13,003 I'm coming. 253 00:10:13,047 --> 00:10:14,526 I am not saying 254 00:10:14,570 --> 00:10:17,660 my mother and I had a codependent relationship. 255 00:10:17,704 --> 00:10:20,881 Mom, I can't get my zipper up! 256 00:10:20,924 --> 00:10:22,230 I'm on my way! 257 00:10:22,273 --> 00:10:23,611 But she did have a tendency 258 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,233 to baby me, and boy howdy, 259 00:10:25,276 --> 00:10:26,669 was I okay with that. 260 00:10:28,802 --> 00:10:32,022 How's this? It's like I'm doing it myself. 261 00:10:33,545 --> 00:10:35,460 Mm. 262 00:10:37,027 --> 00:10:39,247 Mm-mm. 263 00:10:39,290 --> 00:10:40,727 Ooh, you got it. 264 00:10:42,772 --> 00:10:45,819 I don't haveto tell you to be gentle. 265 00:10:45,862 --> 00:10:47,908 No, you don't. 266 00:10:50,214 --> 00:10:52,826 Washcloth? Washcloth. 267 00:10:52,869 --> 00:10:54,088 Soap? 268 00:10:54,131 --> 00:10:56,046 Soap. 269 00:10:56,090 --> 00:10:57,265 Shampoo? 270 00:10:57,308 --> 00:10:59,006 Shampoo. 271 00:10:59,049 --> 00:11:00,355 Baby shampoo? 272 00:11:00,398 --> 00:11:02,357 Does E equal MC squared? 273 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:03,575 Love you. 274 00:11:05,142 --> 00:11:07,536 "The quantum properties of matter are to be associated 275 00:11:07,579 --> 00:11:11,583 "with incompletely defined potentialities, 276 00:11:11,627 --> 00:11:14,282 which can be more definitely realized..." 277 00:11:19,548 --> 00:11:21,115 All right, you're gonna pedal. 278 00:11:21,158 --> 00:11:23,334 I'm gonna run behind and hold you up. 279 00:11:23,378 --> 00:11:24,466 I'm nervous. 280 00:11:24,509 --> 00:11:25,946 Just pedal. You'll be fine. 281 00:11:25,989 --> 00:11:27,599 You're gonna get hurt! 282 00:11:27,643 --> 00:11:28,992 What? 283 00:11:29,036 --> 00:11:30,646 Put us back on! 284 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:31,821 Mom? 285 00:11:31,865 --> 00:11:34,084 You need us. We'll keep you safe! 286 00:11:34,128 --> 00:11:36,304 This is weird. 287 00:11:36,347 --> 00:11:37,653 We're a team. 288 00:11:37,697 --> 00:11:40,308 You and I belong together. 289 00:11:40,351 --> 00:11:42,919 No. I have to grow up and go to college. 290 00:11:42,963 --> 00:11:44,355 Forever! 291 00:11:44,399 --> 00:11:45,617 Getting weirder. 292 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:47,315 Forever... 293 00:11:47,358 --> 00:11:49,447 and ever! 294 00:11:53,669 --> 00:11:55,279 Forever and ever and ever. 295 00:11:55,323 --> 00:11:59,631 "That is, if we try to picture the position..."No. 296 00:11:59,675 --> 00:12:01,808 Mom's my training wheels. 297 00:12:01,851 --> 00:12:04,811 I can't have training wheels. 298 00:12:04,854 --> 00:12:08,684 Mom's my training wheels. Lot of noise over there. 299 00:12:10,817 --> 00:12:12,253 Everything okay? 300 00:12:12,296 --> 00:12:13,254 I'm not sure. 301 00:12:13,297 --> 00:12:14,516 What's going on? 302 00:12:14,559 --> 00:12:17,911 Ugh. He was muttering in his sleep that 303 00:12:17,954 --> 00:12:19,434 I am his training wheels. 304 00:12:19,477 --> 00:12:21,915 What on earth does that mean? 305 00:12:21,958 --> 00:12:23,612 Well, let's think about it. 306 00:12:23,655 --> 00:12:25,266 Training wheels arefor little kids. 307 00:12:25,309 --> 00:12:28,312 Maybe he doesn't want to be a little kid anymore. 308 00:12:28,356 --> 00:12:30,488 What does that have to do with me? 309 00:12:32,055 --> 00:12:35,102 You have made it your life'smission to hold him up. 310 00:12:35,145 --> 00:12:36,930 What are you saying here? 311 00:12:36,973 --> 00:12:39,367 That I am wrong to love and protect my son? 312 00:12:39,410 --> 00:12:42,413 That he doesn't need his mother to keep an eye on him? 313 00:12:42,457 --> 00:12:43,937 I'm not saying that. I... 314 00:12:43,980 --> 00:12:45,590 I would never say that. 315 00:12:45,634 --> 00:12:48,028 All right then. 316 00:12:49,943 --> 00:12:52,075 I'm not an idiot. 317 00:12:53,511 --> 00:12:55,122 Did you have 318 00:12:55,165 --> 00:12:57,864 a tough time when your kidsstarted being independent? 319 00:12:57,907 --> 00:12:58,995 I'll let you know. 320 00:12:59,039 --> 00:13:00,780 What does that mean? 321 00:13:00,823 --> 00:13:02,869 Means one of 'em is still sitting in my kitchen 322 00:13:02,912 --> 00:13:04,566 whining about something. 323 00:13:04,609 --> 00:13:08,265 Could you be supportivefor once? 324 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:12,704 Yes, watching your kids grow up is hard. 325 00:13:12,748 --> 00:13:14,489 So how do you handle it? 326 00:13:14,532 --> 00:13:17,231 I find a little bourbon in my coffee does the trick. 327 00:13:17,274 --> 00:13:19,450 And we're back to being not helpful. 328 00:13:21,017 --> 00:13:23,138 Look, you haven't even gotten to the worst part of it yet. 329 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:24,499 They're gonna leave home. 330 00:13:24,542 --> 00:13:27,328 They're gonna move to another city. Oh, Lord. 331 00:13:27,371 --> 00:13:28,633 They're gonna tell you 332 00:13:28,677 --> 00:13:31,419 their loser boyfriend has knocked them up. 333 00:13:31,462 --> 00:13:34,726 Just to be clear, that would be you.Sorry. 334 00:13:34,770 --> 00:13:37,860 Turned my hair gray overnight. I said sorry. 335 00:13:37,904 --> 00:13:40,080 Clearly, you're notin the mood to help. 336 00:13:40,123 --> 00:13:43,735 Listen, it's hard being a parent, 337 00:13:43,779 --> 00:13:48,218 but if you do it right, they don't need you anymore. 338 00:13:48,262 --> 00:13:50,133 Well, I don't like that. 339 00:13:50,177 --> 00:13:53,702 I get it, but I justdon't like it. 340 00:13:53,745 --> 00:13:57,793 Well, I'd point out, you'll always have your husband, 341 00:13:57,837 --> 00:14:00,927 but you want me to be "helpful." 342 00:14:03,320 --> 00:14:06,976 Johannes Diderik van der Waals. 343 00:14:07,020 --> 00:14:09,936 Nils Gustaf Dalén. 344 00:14:09,979 --> 00:14:11,938 Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. 345 00:14:11,981 --> 00:14:13,504 What are you going? 346 00:14:13,548 --> 00:14:16,290 Listing Nobel Prize winners in physics. 347 00:14:16,333 --> 00:14:17,639 Why? 348 00:14:17,682 --> 00:14:19,771 To keep me from cracking this cast like a coconut 349 00:14:19,815 --> 00:14:21,904 and scratching my skin off. 350 00:14:21,948 --> 00:14:23,645 I need Mom to sing "Soft Kitty." 351 00:14:23,688 --> 00:14:25,299 Don't do it. 352 00:14:25,342 --> 00:14:26,648 Why? 353 00:14:26,691 --> 00:14:28,171 You're being a baby again. 354 00:14:28,215 --> 00:14:29,390 But I'm injured. 355 00:14:29,433 --> 00:14:31,740 Big deal. You broke your arm. 356 00:14:31,783 --> 00:14:33,916 Look at Stephen Hawking over there. 357 00:14:33,960 --> 00:14:35,962 He's in a wheelchair. 358 00:14:36,005 --> 00:14:38,747 You don't hear him whining about it with his robot voice. 359 00:14:41,010 --> 00:14:43,491 So you're saying he and I are brilliant minds 360 00:14:43,534 --> 00:14:47,016 who have both suffered great physical adversity. 361 00:14:47,060 --> 00:14:48,975 That's not even close to what I'm saying. 362 00:14:49,018 --> 00:14:50,411 Well, that's what I heard. 363 00:14:50,454 --> 00:14:51,978 And if Hawking 364 00:14:52,021 --> 00:14:53,457 doesn't let it stop him, 365 00:14:53,501 --> 00:14:55,720 then I can't let this cast stop me. 366 00:14:55,764 --> 00:14:57,157 Great. Go back to sleep. 367 00:14:57,200 --> 00:15:00,421 I will, and I'll do it all by myself. 368 00:15:26,969 --> 00:15:28,884 I did it. 369 00:15:28,928 --> 00:15:30,190 Missy, I did it! 370 00:15:30,233 --> 00:15:32,888 What? 371 00:15:32,932 --> 00:15:34,890 I slept through the night. 372 00:15:34,934 --> 00:15:36,065 What time is it? 373 00:15:36,109 --> 00:15:37,980 6:14. 374 00:15:38,024 --> 00:15:40,852 This is why people hate you. 375 00:15:40,896 --> 00:15:44,204 My sister's crankiness did not dampen my enthusiasm. 376 00:15:44,247 --> 00:15:46,989 A chicken may have fractured my arm, 377 00:15:47,033 --> 00:15:49,470 but nothing could break my can-do spirit. 378 00:15:49,513 --> 00:15:52,342 All in the bowl, none on me. 379 00:15:52,386 --> 00:15:54,170 I call that a successful urination. 380 00:15:54,214 --> 00:15:56,259 Great. Go teach your brother. 381 00:15:58,522 --> 00:16:02,570 I will not be denied my jelly. 382 00:16:02,613 --> 00:16:03,832 Yes! 383 00:16:03,875 --> 00:16:07,183 Watch out, peanut butter. You're next. 384 00:16:07,227 --> 00:16:08,532 Who would like to tell us 385 00:16:08,576 --> 00:16:10,665 how God touched their lives this week? 386 00:16:10,708 --> 00:16:12,232 Sheldon. 387 00:16:12,275 --> 00:16:14,408 He didn't, because He doesn't exist. 388 00:16:14,451 --> 00:16:15,931 Then why raise your hand? 389 00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:17,715 Not just any hand. My left hand. 390 00:16:17,759 --> 00:16:20,196 Because I'm able to overcome any obstacle. 391 00:16:20,240 --> 00:16:21,981 And maybe God helped you do that. 392 00:16:22,024 --> 00:16:23,591 Actually, it was Stephen Hawking, 393 00:16:23,634 --> 00:16:25,419 and he's better because he exists. 394 00:16:25,462 --> 00:16:27,987 Yes, 'cause God made him. Anybody else? 395 00:16:28,030 --> 00:16:30,728 Billy. Is this gonna be on the test? 396 00:16:30,772 --> 00:16:31,773 Oh, boy. 397 00:16:31,816 --> 00:16:33,166 I took a moment 398 00:16:33,209 --> 00:16:36,082 to reflect on my journey of the last two weeks. 399 00:16:36,125 --> 00:16:41,565 Such emotional growth was worthy of a majestic bubble beard. 400 00:16:43,350 --> 00:16:46,788 Perhaps my sister was right. 401 00:16:46,831 --> 00:16:50,139 This was a time I'd want to remember. 402 00:16:50,183 --> 00:16:52,315 Dad, will you sign my cast? 403 00:16:52,359 --> 00:16:54,404 Sure. 404 00:16:57,538 --> 00:17:00,845 And if you have any grammar questions, please ask first. 405 00:17:05,415 --> 00:17:08,549 "Have a great summer. Georgie." 406 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:11,440 Normally I'd write, "Have a bitchin' summer," 407 00:17:11,465 --> 00:17:12,905 but I figuredyou wouldn't like that. 408 00:17:12,944 --> 00:17:14,076 I wouldn't. 409 00:17:14,120 --> 00:17:15,904 My meemaw wrote... 410 00:17:15,947 --> 00:17:17,906 "To my brave Moon Pie. 411 00:17:17,949 --> 00:17:22,084 You handled this like a true Texan." 412 00:17:23,346 --> 00:17:24,826 My mom wrote... 413 00:17:24,869 --> 00:17:27,785 "Shelly, you'll always be my baby", 414 00:17:27,829 --> 00:17:31,485 "but I'm so proud of the young man you've become. 415 00:17:31,528 --> 00:17:33,661 Love, Mom." 416 00:17:34,879 --> 00:17:36,490 And Billy wrote... 417 00:17:36,533 --> 00:17:38,057 "Billy." 418 00:17:44,237 --> 00:17:46,077 The next day, I got my cast off. 419 00:17:46,108 --> 00:17:49,285 In a world where I valued symmetry, I was relieved 420 00:17:49,329 --> 00:17:54,856 to see that both my arms were as pale and skinny as ever. 421 00:17:54,899 --> 00:17:58,381 But this Texan had unfinished business to tend to. 422 00:17:58,425 --> 00:17:59,861 Want me to get you started? 423 00:17:59,904 --> 00:18:02,211 No, I can do it. 424 00:18:06,346 --> 00:18:08,565 And I did do it. 425 00:18:08,609 --> 00:18:12,134 I rode my bike without training wheels like an adult. 426 00:18:12,178 --> 00:18:13,483 It would take more than a chicken 427 00:18:13,527 --> 00:18:15,790 or the threat of a fractured bone to scare me. 428 00:18:15,833 --> 00:18:18,532 It would take a brown beast named Scraps. 429 00:18:18,575 --> 00:18:20,969 Aah! 430 00:18:21,012 --> 00:18:22,579 Mommy?! 431 00:18:22,623 --> 00:18:24,929 I rode my bike 11 miles that day. 432 00:18:24,973 --> 00:18:26,409 Mommy! 433 00:18:30,935 --> 00:18:32,894 Captioning sponsored by CBS. 434 00:18:32,937 --> 00:18:34,896 WARNER BROS. 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