A/N: Okay here it is finally, the last chapter of The Baby Disclosure. Like I said before I am sure there are many people that would be shocked by a Shamy baby but I only wanted to surprise a few...more surprise than shock. So here is how they tell Amy's dad.
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As always I don't own any of it.
"Um, Amy, how do you remember that?" Penny asked.
"I don't know. I just do." She answered.
"Oh boy, this child is going to have an eidetic memory just like his father." Howard said.
The truth was Amy never forgot that night. It was the night she knew just how much Sheldon cared. He had been in Texas just like she said and the gang was having a decorating party. After he called and Penny made the comment about giving Raj $10, Bernadette mentioned she brought over "It's a Wonderful Life" and then they talked about if they ever thought about what it would be like if they weren't born and Leonard brought up Sheldon. They then all talked about what life would be like without him.
Amy knew her life would be almost as depressing as Jimmy Stewart's was in the movie and she mentioned that. Leonard told her that Sheldon really did care. He then showed her that he had made her his screen saver. Well she was part of the mix but she was there. Leonard said he put his favorite things on his computer. So she was one of his favorites. That made her so happy.
When he came back she tried to act like it wasn't a big deal, but she was too giddy. He noticed immediately. She told him she missed him which he knew and he said he would have liked for her to go with him or instead of him. This made her happy whether it was what he meant or not.
After their friends left the apartment, Amy realized just how tired she was, even with the nap she had taken earlier.
"This little one is going to be a bugger." She said as they were getting ready for bed.
"Why is that?" Sheldon asked her.
"Well for one, I am always tired. And now we know he/she is going to have the same eidetic memory as his father."
"Are we sure of this?" He asked.
"I would say so. After the recollection I had, there is no doubt in my mind." She answered. "From what I have read most pregnant women lose memory not gain it."
"Oh well then perhaps you are right." He said.
"I know I am. Well I am exhausted." She stated. "I am so glad everyone left early."
"Well Bernadette and Howard had to relieve his mother of babysitting duties. And Raj and Emily are meeting her parents tomorrow at the airport in the early morning. So it worked out." He said to her.
"Well we have dinner with my parents tomorrow don't forget."
"I never forget anything." He said proudly.
"And neither will your child." She said.
"I know." He said and smiled at her.
Amy fell asleep rather quickly while Sheldon remained awake thinking. He was so happy about this baby but also concerned at the same time. He wasn't sure if he would be a good father. He remembered his own father and thought he couldn't be as bad as he was to them. But at the same time his father had taught him a lot of things. Maybe not useful things but did teach him none the less.
The next morning they got up like usual and went to work. Life was so much easier since Amy still worked at Cal Tech. Usually it would Leonard, Sheldon and Amy all going in together but today it was just them since they were leaving right after work and heading to Amy's parents' house for dinner. After getting to know her parents, Sheldon found they were very nice people. He got along very well with her father.
Tonight however he wasn't sure how the man would act. He remembered a few years back when Howard was worried about spending time with Bernadette's father. He said something about the man not wanting to speak to him because he was the man who had sex with his little girl. Well now they were going to tell Amy's father that they were having a baby. That was sure proof they were having sex. Sheldon became a little worried. Amy noticed right away on the journey to their house.
"What's wrong?" She asked him.
"What if your father isn't happy about the baby?" He asked her.
"Why wouldn't he be happy?"
"Well I was just thinking about how Mike feels about Howard. I mean I think he knows we have sex but this is full proof. What if he hates me once he thinks about it?"
"Sheldon you are being ridiculous. My father loves you, way more than Mike likes Howard. You must remember he was a cop and they have a tendency to be more protective. Bernadette explained it to me. Her sister's husband went through hell before Mike would accept him. My father just wants me to be happy. And he knows you make me happy. And believe me when I tell you he will be thrilled about the baby. As much as he rolled his eyes every time mom told me she wasn't getting younger and she desperately wanted a grandchild, he secretly told me he was looking forward to being able to spoil a baby again."
"Oh great. It's bad enough I know my mom will spoil this child rotten, now I have to worry about your father."
"Oh relax, Sheldon. Don't you know a grandparent's job is to spoil their grandchildren?"
"I guess I did but I don't want our child spoiled."
"He or she won't be as long as we set boundaries with our parents."
"Okay that makes sense."
They arrived at Amy's childhood home just as dinner was being put in the oven. Amy went into the kitchen to see if her mother needed any help while Sheldon and Jerry Fowler went into the den.
"Hi mom, is there anything you need help with for dinner?" Amy asked as she entered the kitchen.
"No, I just put the Cornish Hens in about ½ hour ago and they will be finished in ½ an hour."
"We are having Cornish Game hens?" Amy asked horrified.
"Yes why?" Sandy asked her daughter. "Don't you like them? I am pretty sure you told me Sheldon was a fan of them too."
"It's not that. I just hope you are ready to hear the history of Cornwall or know it."
"Why?" Sandy asked her.
"It is one of the many quirks of Sheldon. He thinks if you serve Cornish game hens you should know the history of Cornwall or be prepared to learn it."
"Well it is a good thing your father knows it then, isn't it?"
"How does he know?"
"Well your father was going to be a history major in school but chose English Literature instead. He said the history of different cultures always fascinated him. So he studies that in his spare time. I learned about Cornwall one night when he ordered the Cornish game hen at a restaurant we went to on a date."
"You're kidding me right?"
"I wish I were. The poor waiter. He stood with his pepper mill and tried to get away. I felt so bad that when your father wasn't looking, I put another $10 tip down on the table."
Amy laughed.
"What is so funny?"
"Well mom, you know how they say you will marry someone like your father?" She said.
"Yes." Her mother replied.
"Well Sheldon did that to one of our waiters as well. The poor guy had a look of terror on his face the next time we showed up at his restaurant. I did the same thing you did and gave him an extra tip."
"Well it seems our men are very much alike then. Why don't we go in the den and see what they are up to now. But before we go, when do you plan on telling your father the news?"
"I was thinking during dessert."
"Really do I have to wait that long?"
"Well I guess now is as good a time as any."
The two women walked into the den and found Sheldon and Jerry playing chess. Sheldon had just lost his queen and it looked as though he was defeated. The two looked up as their wives walked into the room.
"Hey sweetie." Jerry said to his daughter. "I was just about to put the finishing touches on this match with your husband."
"He really got me this time." Sheldon said sadly.
"Well good for you dad." Amy said to him.
"Hey what about me? I would think you would cheer me on." Sheldon sulked.
"Oh well you always beat him when you two play. It is good to see him win for a change." Amy looked at him knowingly. She knew her father was a horrible chess player and Sheldon always beat him. She had asked if he could just once let him win a game. Sheldon thought it was preposterous to let someone win at a game but Amy was very persuasive. So he did this for her.
"Thank you sweetie. Although I must say, Sheldon just doesn't seem to have his head in the game like he normally does. It is almost like he is distracted by something."
"Well that may be the case but let's just finish this game and maybe we can play another before dinner."
"That won't be possible Sheldon. We have something we need to discuss before dinner." She looked at him.
"Oh of course, how could I forget?" He said to her.
"What are you two talking about?" Jerry looked at his wife. "Do you have any idea what is going on with these kids?"
"Why don't you finish the game and we can talk." Sandy said to her husband.
He finished Sheldon off in 2 more moves.
"So what is so important that I have to stop playing chess with my favorite son in law?" Jerry asked them
"Well dad we have some news." Amy said to him.
"Are you two finally buying a house? Thank goodness. I was hoping you would get out of that apartment soon. I mean I know it was a great bachelor pad for you Sheldon but you have a wife now and hopefully soon children. Is an apartment really conducive to raising a child?"
"Dad, we are not moving. At least not yet." Amy said to her father. She looked at Sheldon who looked terrified at the thought of leaving his beloved apartment.
"Well then what is it?" he asked anxiously.
"Well it seems we are having a baby." Sheldon said to him.
"Really? I am going to be a grandpa?" Jerry looked at Amy.
"Yes dad, I am pregnant." Amy answered.
"Oh this is wonderful! I am so happy. I am sorry I rained on your big news trying to tell you to leave your apartment. I can't believe it I am going to be a grandpa!" He was so excited. He hugged both Amy and Sheldon. Sheldon gave him an awkward hug back. Jerry Fowler was truly happy for his daughter and son in law.
"Now let's go have some Cornish game hens." He said to them. "Sheldon do you know the history of Cornwall?"
"Oh brother." Both Amy and her mother said at the same time as they headed back to the dining room to have dinner.
Well there you have it. I hope you liked the part about the Cornish game hens. I found the whole story funny when Amy told it so I thought I would have her father be a bit like Sheldon in that case.
Oh well, I think I may try my hand at the Halloween challenge.
Til then...thanks for reading.
