9 – The Effusive Accusation

When Sheldon arrived at the cafeteria Raj and Howard were already there. Leonard arrived shortly after Sheldon.

"Sheldon, there's a problem we need to discuss."

"Yes, Leonard."

"You need to fire your assistant, Alex Jensen."

"Why should I do that, Leonard? Her work is quite adequate."

"She made a sexual advance to me. An unwanted sexual advance. If you don't deal with the situation I'll file a formal complaint. I'm sure you know how this will reflect on you and your work."

"I understand, Leonard. Rest assured I'll take care of the situation."

"I'm going back to my lab. I'm far too upset to eat."

Leonard left the cafeteria and Howard and Raj looked at Sheldon questioningly.

"What the frak was that? He's been schtupping Alex for weeks."

"Howard, Alex dumped him because he was scaring her. Leonard is attempting to save face."

"Sheldon, you're not really going to fire her are you?"

"I have absolutely no intention of terminating her employment, Raj. However, she, like me is concerned about what Leonard may do if she were to remain here. I have spoken to a colleague who will temporarily employ her elsewhere while we deal with the Hofstadter situation."

"I don't understand."

"Raj, over the years we have witnessed Leonard Hofstadter's behavior as an irresponsible scientist, a saboteur, a backbiting colleague, a selfish and whiny human being and a pig with women. We have just watched him attempt to derail someone's promising career because she refused him coitus. I can no longer stand idly by and accept it."

"Sheldon, what do you plan to do?"

"I don't yet know. But I would appreciate it if you would observe him a bit more closely and record what you see. Additionally try to remember those things he's done in the past and record them. We know for a fact that he will turn on any of us if it suits him. We will need to be prepared."

"I will. And thank you for not firing Alex."

Raj got up and left the cafeteria.

"By the way, Sheldon, I think I'll have that thing ready by the end of the day."

"I'll stop by later so you can show me."