Scene 1. Dinner time. All members of the gang are present, except Amy. As they begin unpacking their food-

Leonard: (to Sheldon) Where's Amy?

Sheldon: She said she'd be late. They're finishing up on their project in the university.

Leonard: So the project's ending then, huh? And she'll go back to her old lab?

Sheldon: Yes. After they present their findings next week, she will no longer work in the university with us.

Raj: And how are you feeling about that?

Sheldon: I don't understand the question. Amy's the one finishing her experiment, why should I feel anything?

Howard: He meant about not seeing Amy at work.

Sheldon: but we'll still see each other everyday. I can't see your point.

Howard: (to Bernie and Raj) Why do we even try (Bernie and Raj smile)

Penny: (to Sheldon) Aren't you gonna eat?

Sheldon: Just go ahead. I'll wait for Amy. (to Penny) I don't want to interrupt your free dinner. (Sheldon's phone rings. It's a text from Amy)

Sheldon: (with faint hint of disappointment) Oh. It looks like Amy won't be able to join us tonight. (pause) I'll just eat then. (to Penny) I'll be disturbing your free dinner after all.

Scene 2. Late night in Sheldon and Leonard's apartment. Sheldon is on his computer-

Leonard: Isn't it already past your bedtime?

Sheldon: Yes but I'm waiting for Amy. We barely talked today so we agreed to a videocall when she gets home. She must be excited to talk to me. Imagine hanging out with the likes of Dr. No Funderson the whole day. (shakes head, as if the scene he described was gross)

Leonard: Well, good night then.

Sheldon: Good night. (Computer rings.)

Amy: Hello, Sheldon. I'm sorry to keep you up this late. I told you we can just talk tomorrow.

Sheldon: I was just thinking about, you know, how bored you must be after a long day with your colleagues.

Amy: Sheldon, they are not boring. And stop calling Dr. Gunderson that name. I heard you the other day.

Sheldon: Fine. So, how's the project going?

Amy: It's exhausting. The lab is a mess these days. But we're real close to finishing it off, which reminds me, I cannot make it to date night tomorrow.

Sheldon: (eyebrows raised) Hmmm. This week you've missed two dinners and, now, datenight?

Amy: Sorry. I'll make it up to you after this.

Sheldon: Don't bother. Just make sure I get a good seat on the day of your presentation.

Amy: That's very supportive of you.

Sheldon: Actually I was thinking of noting the mistakes your colleagues will make. But if you want the great Dr. Sheldon Cooper by your side on that day, I have no problem with that, too. (smiles sweetly)

Amy: (smiles back) Thank you. I'm a little tired.

Sheldon: Okay. It's late anyway. Let's just go to sleep. Good night, Dr. Fowler.

Amy: Good night, Dr. Cooper.

Scene 3. Next day. Lunch time. Amy is alone in her lab. Sheldon comes in-

Sheldon: Dr. Fowler

Amy: What are you doing here, Sheldon?

Sheldon: Since, we won't be seeing each other tonight, I thought we could at least have lunch together.

Amy: I told you I can't take long breaks.

Sheldon: That's okay. I'll just stay here and eat. I promise I won't bother you. I can even wash some beakers if you want.

Amy: Not necessary. Come on, let's eat. (Sheldon sets food in the corner)

Sheldon: So, where are the other brain monkeys?

Amy glares at him as she sits. They start eating their food. Short silence and then-

Sheldon: I miss you.

Amy: I miss you, too.