This story takes place during the events of "Life without Penny" and is a sequel to "A year in the life of Leonard Hofstadter". Everything belongs to Lorre and Prady. Part 1, six months after Leonard leaves Caltech for Princeton.
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Sheldon made his monthly visit to Caltech for his Professorial discussion of his work. He arrived at Professor Gablehauser's office at the appointed hour to be told that Gablehauser was on the phone. Whilst he waited Professor Winkle turned up.
"Good morning Professor."
"Hello Dumbass, have you done anything this month or shall I go back to my office and do my real work?"
"Nice to see you, charming as ever. So how are things with you?"
"I am free, as of yesterday I am divorced from your no good friend Leonard."
"I am glad it is all over for you but really sorry that you had to go through all this."
"Some advice for you Professor Dumbass, if you ever find someone that you are thinking of marrying wait a while. Don't do it when you have only been together for a couple of months."
"Why on earth would I ever want to marry anyone? Has all the strain of the divorce enfeebled your brain even more."
Before Leslie could retort, Sara, Gablehauser's secretary spoke
"Sorry to keep you both waiting Professors, if you would like to go through to Professor Gablehauser's office."
"Good morning to you both, sorry to keep you waiting. I have some very important news, that is why I was on the phone. From the start of next year I will be promoted to Dean of Physical Sciences here at Caltech. We will need a new head of department."
Sheldon said "well congratulations to you Professor, any idea who your successor will be?"
"No idea, they will ideally want to promote internally from someone at Professor grade. Maybe you two could apply?..."