Another story which takes place during the events of "Life without Penny". The story starts just before the end of "A year in the life of Leonard Hofstadter" and ends at the start of "The Cooper-Winkle Relationship Transition." Part 6, April 1st.

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Knock, knock, knock "Professor Winkle", knock, knock, knock "Professor Winkle", knock, knock, knock "Professor Winkle."

"Oh, it's my dear friend Professor Cooper, how wonderful to be in the presence of such an eminent scientist."

"Happy April Fools Day to you as well Professor Winkle. Bazinga!"

"Hello Professor Dumbass."

"That's more like Professor Winkle I know and barely tolerate."

"You do know that Gablehauser has called in sick today."

"Yes, I got the email but there is a seminar this afternoon I want to attend, I was coming to Caltech anyway, I had to get out my bus pants. Are you still available to talk Physics?"

"I am meeting a friend for lunch in 40 minutes, but I am available until then. Gablehauser doesn't contribute much anyway."

"Thank you Professor. How are things with you?"

"Only two more months until I am free of your no good ex-roommate. We had a lawyer Skype conference two days ago. They reckon it should all be cleared in June. I had lots of paperwork to fill in but my lawyer reckons we only have one more meeting to go."

"Did you get my email with the draft of my latest paper?"

"Yes, interesting stuff but there are a few points I want to discuss with you. After that it should be ready to be submitted if you can clear up my queries?..."

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Meanwhile at Princeton

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the laser physics group, welcome to the April monthly meeting. I would like to welcome our new postdoc, Dr. Alex Jensen. She has recently got her Ph.D from the University of Chicago. She gave a very impressive talk on her Ph.D work at her job interview in February. Dr. Jensen has kindly agreed to give a seminar on her work so we can all get to know about her and her work. After her talk I have few group announcements to make and then tea and coffee will be served. But first can we all give a big welcome to Dr. Alex Jensen."

"Thank you for that very kind welcome Professor Hofstadter. I am very happy to be at such a distinguished university for my first postdoc..."