The Big Bang Theory

Previously on The Big Bang Theory:

- This is just a minor setback. - No, it's not, okay?

I've been out here for, like, ten years. I have nothing to show for it.

Well, you have me.

I do have you.

- (laughs) - (laughs)

Leonard Hofstadter,

will you marry me?

Um...

Did you seriously just say, "Um..."?

- It's an outrage. - I know.

The university-- they think they can do whatever they want.

We just have to sit there and take it.

You need to let it go, Sheldon.

You work tirelessly for someone, and this is what you get.

Oh, my God! They're just making you use your vacation days!

But I don't want a vacation.

Okay, listen, I don't mean to diminish what you're going through,

but I'm a little distracted right now.

Oh, this again?

So, Penny proposed, you didn't say yes,

and now you think you may have lost her love forever.

How does this compare to me being forced to relax for a few days?

- It doesn't! - Thank you!

I'm gonna go talk to Penny.

I'm going to go inside, put on my coziest pajamas,

curl up with a good book and wait for this nightmare to be over.

Penny.

Sorry.

- Hi. - Hey.

Look, I'm sorry I didn't text you back.

I just needed some time to think.

- Okay. - Here. Come in.

Look, if you want to break up, just say it.

- Leonard... - No, no, no, no. I take it back.

Don't say it. Just-just hate me, but stay with me.

It worked for my parents.

Listen, I don't want to break up with you.

Oh. O-Okay.

- Good, good. - (laughs)

So, it's cool if I cry a little?

- Yeah, I probably wouldn't. - Yeah.

Look, you did the right thing last night. I was a mess.

I was just frustrated because my career is going nowhere.

Look, I get it, and I want you to know

that I support whatever you want to do.

Great, because I've been thinking,

if I really want this acting thing to work, I need to focus all my energy on it.

And to do that, I should quit waitressing at The Cheesecake Factory.

Wow!

- That-That's a big step. - I know.

So, you know, before making any rash...

- I already quit. - And I support you!

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Come on, take me to work with you.

No. You're on vacation.

Please. What if there's a big breakthrough in science today

and I'm not there to see it?

Do you really think there's gonna be a breakthrough without you there to do it?

No. I was just tricking you.

Bye.

Leonard, wait!

- Take me with you. - No!

- Please. - No!

- Too bad. I'm coming with you. - Oh, Sheldon, stay!

But...

I said stay!

I'm going to work.

Do not follow me.

Hey, Stuart. - (gasps)

- Hey. - Sorry. Did I startle you?

Yes, but at this point, pretty much any customer does.

- What can I do for you? Well, - I need a little help.

I accidentally destroyed one of Howard's comic books this morning,

and was hoping I could replace it.

Wow. What happened?

Batman got his ass kicked by my curling iron.

Well, don't let The Riddler know that.

It's a comic book joke.

Or maybe it's not.

- Do you have this one? - Uh, well, it's-it's pretty rare.

Can you give me a few days to track it down?

Ooh, I was kind of hoping to get it before Howie comes home from work.

Oh. What's the hurry?

Well, he's always saying I should be more careful with my curling iron,

and it seems like a dangerous precedent to let him think he can be right.

Well, I'll do what I can, but I can't make any promises.

You know, I do work at a pharmaceutical company.

If you can make this happen today,

I can hook you up with anxiety medication, antidepressants.

Really?

Do you have any of these?

Hello, Mr. Rat Brain.

Not so bitey without the rest of the rat

to back us up now, are we?

Anybody home?

Hey, what brings you guys here?

Well, we were just on our way to lunch

and wanted to see if you'd like to join.

Why?

Because Sheldon's not here this week,

and you don't think I have any other options?

I'm just kidding. I'll get my purse.

Hi, Amy. I... Oh.

I'm sorry. I didn't know you had any company.

That's okay. Uh, Bert, this is Howard and Rajesh.

Guys, this is Bert.

- Hey. Good to see you. - Hey.

Anyway, I wanted to show you

this tourmalinated quartz that we got in the lab.

This is so pretty.

Bert works for the geology department.

Yeah. You know what, uh, geologists and Bon Jovi have in common?

You're both into rock?

Yeah.

Well, see ya.

Oh, you forgot your quartz.

Oh, it's okay. I want you to have it.

Bye.

He's nice.

Yeah, he's nice because he likes you.

What?!

- No, he doesn't. - He brought you a pretty rock.

So? He does that every day...

Oh.

You know, if you'd rather skip lunch

and hang out with your boyfriend Bert, it's totally okay.

He's not my boyfriend.

Are you sure? He's tall, pale and awkward.

That sounds like your type.

Should someone as lonely as you really be making fun of me?

Yeah, grow up, Howard. God.

What do I do? I don't want to hurt his feelings.

Maybe the problem is he thinks you're available.

Does he know you're dating Sheldon?

I guess it hasn't come up.

There you go.

And does Sheldon know you're dating Sheldon?

I'm sorry. Who are you dating?

Yeah, knock it off, Howard!

Oh. Hey, Sheldon.

Hello.

You okay?

I'm on vacation. What do you think?

Why are you sitting in the stairwell?

Leonard told me to stay.

Oh.

Well, good boy.

Where are you going?

Oh, I have a ton of errands to run.

I need to make copies of my headshot, send them off to agents

and sign up for a new acting class and...

Well, have fun.

Okay.

You want to come with me?

Really?

Come on, boy. Come on. Let's go. Let's go.

Get in the car. Come on.

All right, thanks a lot.

They have one at Capital Comics.

- Oh, that's great. - No, it's not.

I hate that place.

Guy who owns it is a jerk.

He's always making me feel bad about myself.

Oh, that's terrible.

What's the address?

You know, why don't I just take you there?

That way, I can make sure he doesn't rip you off.

Oh, thanks, but I don't want you to close up.

I mean, won't you lose business?

Sorry. That was mean.

Penny really quit The Cheesecake Factory?

- Yeah. - So, what is she doing today?

I don't know.

She already thinks I don't support this,

so if I call, it might look like I'm checking up on her.

- Well, do you support this? - Of course I do.

She's a great actress. I'm proud she's taking this risk.

- That's nice. - You bought that? Great!

I got to call her before I forget how I said it.

Hey.

- Hi. What's up? - Oh, how's it going?

You taking Hollywood by storm?

Actually, I'm at The Cheesecake Factory.

You got your job back. That is great news.

I didn't want to say anything,

but you are making the right choice.

To plunge yourself into debt right now would be literally insane.

Yeah. I'm just returning my uniform.

And I support you.

Before we begin your guided meditation,

close your eyes and picture yourself in a peaceful environment.

Okay.

I'm inside the CERN super collider.

Now, take a deep, relaxing breath in through your nose.

And let it out.

Wow. Didn't see that coming.