Stephen, Taylor, Halley and Michael have their noses on the car windows. They waggle with their feet up and down.
Stephen: When are we finally there?
Taylor: This is so exciting. I can meet other superheroes for real.
She wears her Rainbow Unicorn costume, her own superhero that she created.
Taylor: I can spread my rainbow sparkles and bring color to the black and white world out there. I am here to help those who feel lost, overseen or misunderstood.
Halley: I rather be an actual superhero. I love Chibi Usa. My Dad watched all Sailor Moon episodes with me, and she is the best. Also, chibi means small, so I am a small miss USA.
She chuckles.
Taylor: I am my own superhero. I don't need anyone to tell me how I have to be.
Halley: But I am pink and lovely. And I have a horse. I am like a fighting princess.
Michael: I am not your horse. I am the beautiful, independent Pegasus. I can fly, and I am magical.
Stephen: No one is more magical than Harry Potter.
He waves his wand.
Leonard turns around, as he parked the car.
Leonard: We are there, kids.
They unbuckle their seatbelts, open the back doors, and rush out of the car. Penny and Leonard get off the car, next to them park Howard with Bernadette, Sheldon and Amy. They get out of their car as well.
Leonard: Here we are again. The first Comic Con with our kids.
Howard: Oh I survived that ride. I will drive home the kids later. Driving with Sheldon is too exhausting. He was complaining the whole time, probably more than the kids could have.
Sheldon: You cannot drive at all, Howard. Another thing you are bad at. I don't know how you can even live.
Howard: Why don't you drive, Sheldon?
Sheldon: I am too privileged for that. You should be honored to drive not only one but two Nobel price winners in your car.
Amy smiles, holds his hand and rests her head on his shoulder.
Amy: This will be a fun day. Let's get in.
The kids cheer and run towards the entrance. Penny runs after them, Leonard tries to follow. The moment they stand in front of the building, the kids cannot stop being astonished.
Kids in unison: Whoa.
The other adults follow. They stop behind them.
Raj: Hey guys.
They turn around and see Raj with a girl.
Raj: I brought Julie. She is my milk and I am her chocolate. Just like in real life, but today as a glass of milk and bar of chocolate.
Julie: When I saw the German kinder schokolade commercial, I instantly wanted to be dressed like them for Comic Con with my Raj.
They kiss. Taylor walks over to Leonard.
Taylor: Daddy, you have to carry me. As a superhero I have to fly in, and when I ride on your back, I can pretend to.
Leonard: Okay, jump onto my back. I will carry my super girl.
She climbs on his back, puts her arms around his neck. Leonard starts running towards the entrance. Penny smiles.
Penny: Yay, let's go nuts.
Amy appears behind her.
Amy: Where are donuts? I am hungry and I need some sugar. My baby girl probably wants some.
Penny puts her arm around Amy and they walk towards the entrance.
Penny: This here is crazy madness for me, but I like your idea of having donuts. Let's get in, and I am sure we will find lots of yummy donuts with yummy glazing. We will just stay there until our kids, and our grownup kids have played enough.
They smile, and walk in, followed by the guys.
Amy: I have to pee.
Sheldon: That's not on my schedule right now. First toilet time is in an hour.
Amy takes his phone, types something in and gives it back to him.
Amy: See, there is it. Amy's pee time is right now. I cannot be late.
Sheldon looks closely at it. Amy starts walking towards the bathrooms. She turns around for a moment.
Amy: I will be right back, and no worry, I will go to the bathroom in an hour again.
Amy turns around and rushes to the bathrooms. Sheldon turns to the rest of the group and the kids.
Sheldon: Now, we can finally discuss the schedule of today. Amy knows it already, but I know you'd moan in the car and we weren't all together, so first thing after arriving is me telling you about the day's schedule.
Stephen: Daddy, daddy, can we go and find some Harry Potter stuff? We have to start now, or all the good things will be taken already.
Sheldon: We will start with that in a few minutes. I have to tell them our plan, and then we can go.
Howard to Bernadette: I love my Sailor Moon at Comic Con. Of all the ones I met, you are the most sexy to make out with.
Bernadette blushes and giggles: Yes, my handsome Tuxedo Mask.
They kiss.
Kids in unison: Eww.
Raj: We will go and look for the sweet stuff first. I told Julie there is lots of Japanese sweets here, that you cannot get anywhere else.
Julie: I am so excited to taste all the colorful, super sweet stuff. And all the different coke flavors.
They smile and rush away, holding hands.
Penny stands next to Leonard, who still has Taylor on his back.
Taylor: Run daddy, run. Let me fly into the first hall, and see if I can help someone.
Leonard: That's my girl. Let's go.
He runs into the hall, while Taylor spreads her hands, pretending she is flying.
Amy gets back from the bathroom.
Amy: Good thing to be this early is that there is no line yet.
Penny: Let's go and hope we also don't have to wait for getting a donut.
Amy: Yes.
Sheldon: No. We are supposed to have fun today together, like before we all had kids, besides Raj. This should be a fun experience. It's our kids first time here. It has to be special.
Amy: It will be special, Sheldon. The kids are all excited.
Sheldon: They are no longer here to listen in which order to enjoy the fun.
Amy: Sheldon. They are kids. They are curious and run around. Look at Stephen. He wants to go into the first hall.
Stephen: When everything is sold out I will blame it all on you, dad.
Sheldon: It's 9.15am. It's illogical that all Harry Potter stuff is already sold.
Stephen: Do you know how popular Harry is? Let's sit on our brooms and go.
Stephen does what he said, and runs into the hall.
Amy: We have to follow him or he will be lost. Come on, Sheldon.
Sheldon rolls his eyes, and puts his phone back into his pants's pocket.
Sheldon: Why do I even bother writing lists?
Penny: I always wondered about that.
They walk into the hall, and follow Stephen who quickly finds Harry merchandise. The sales persons smiles at him.
Sales Person: You are a cute little Harry. And your Mom and Dad are grownup Ginny and Harry. How cute.
Stephen: Yes, Daddy says that way I can look up to him and see my future while he can look at me and sees his past. We can pretend to look at a magical mirror.
Sales Person: Aww. That's so creative.
Sheldon: No worry, Amy, as soon as our girl will be born, you two can do the same.
Amy smiles: I cannot wait for that day.
Stephen: I want to have that plush Hedwig. Can I get it? Can I get it?
Amy: Of course, honey. Owls are so beautiful.
Sheldon: Luckily it's not a real one. Those are filthy and hoot when I want to sleep.
Amy: They are the most majestic and mysterious birds. I read such a lovely fan fiction about Hedwig. I thought you read it too, didn't you?
Sheldon: Of course, who doesn't love reading Harry Potter fan fictions?
Sales Person: Yes, there are so many great stories and writers out there.
Amy takes out some bills from her purse, hands it over to the sales person, who takes it. Stephen smiles all over his face and cuddles his plush owl.
Stephen: Mommy carries the whole world in her belly. And when she will be here it will be magical, she said.
Sales Person: Really? Oh wow.
Amy blushes: Well, my family is my whole world, but it's not literally the whole world in my belly.
Raj and Julie walk by.
Raj: Guess who is here? Sarah Michelle Gellar. I just talked to her, got a photo and autograph.
Julie: I hope you are also this excited next time when you see me.
Raj: Even more, my love. I would take your autograph every day and would freak out every time. Let's take a picture.
Raj takes a pic with his phone. They both smile.
Sheldon: Why would you ask her for an autograph after you had a date?
Julie: What? You know her? You had a date? When? Why haven't you told me?
Raj: I met her on the plane when we flew to Sheldon and Amy's Nobel ceremony. She was my plus one. There was nothing going on. I could not be the only one without someone. I was lonely, saw her and asked her. She said yes, but there was nothing more. And now I have you, who fill me with more light and warmth than I ever could imagine being able to feel.
Julie: Aww.
Raj: I have a surprise for you. Let's go.
They rush away. Leonard and Taylor come by.
Taylor: I have saved one person today. Did you see anyone else who is about to cry or feel lonely?
Sheldon confused: We are at Comic Con. How could you find such a person?
Taylor: He wanted to buy a Yoda candy dispenser but it was sold out.
Leonard: It's so sad. I feel with him. But then Taylor found a Yoda costume, got dressed and handed him some candy.
Taylor: He smiled and wanted a photo with me.
Leonard: That was so kind and sweet of you, honey. I am proud of you.
He kisses her on the cheek, Taylor chuckles. Leonard turns to Sheldon and Amy.
Leonard: Guess who we saw. Mark Hamill. I think you should go and say hello. He's in Hall 2, at the right corner in the back.
Amy: Yes, let's go and say hi. That man married your Mom and Dad, Stephen.
Stephen: Oh yes, let's go.
He sits on his broom, holds it with his right hand and Hedwig and his wand with his left hand. He rushes away. Taylor follows him.
Leonard: Taylor will show you.
Amy and Sheldon follow.
Sheldon: I planned this day so well, I knew Mark would be here, but I wanted to meet him before we go home.
Amy: It's going to be alright, Sheldon. Sometimes life is more surprising when things don't go exactly just as planned. Some things just have to happen at their own pace.
Sheldon: You are so right. I love you, Amy.
They kiss and then keep walking, following Stephen and Taylor.
Penny: Should we make out now? I guess we are a couple right? I already forgot who we are.
Leonard smiles: You are Harley Quinn and I am the Joker. You are so much sexier than the actress, and your voice sounds so much like in the new animated series. Let's find a quiet spot and do it. I haven't shown you how much I love you for a couple days.
When Mark Hamill notices Sheldon and Amy, he lets them skip the line. Stephen and Taylor stand right before him.
Mark: How are you, kids? You must be Stephen. It's so nice to finally meet you. I officiated your parents' wedding.
Stephen: I know. Mom told me.
When Mark reaches out for Stephen's hand to shake it, Stephen puts out his Purrel and puts a bit of it in his hands. He rubs it in, then shakes Mark's hand.
Stephen: Now we can do that.
Mark laughs: No doubt on who's your father.
Amy: It's so nice to meet you again. You made our wedding even more beautiful.
Sheldon: Can you sign my mug? And I have a picture and our wedding invitation. This will complete our wedding album.
Mark: Of course.
He signs all things.
Mark: I see you are expecting. Congratulations.
Amy: Thank you. It's going to be a girl. I am so excited.
Sheldon smiles: And I will have another kid to who I can tell "I am your father" when wearing my Darth Vader mask.
Amy: Sheldon. Stephen was scared for days.
Sheldon: It was fun.
Stephen: No it wasn't. Let's go. I need more Harry merchandise.
Taylor: Yay, and I want a unicorn.
They run away.
Sheldon takes his autographs and smiles.
Sheldon: Thank you.
Amy: I think we should go or our kids will be lost.
Mark: Oh is that your girl as well?
Amy: No, she is my bestie's daughter. We are here together.
Mark: That is great. Have fun. See you.
Amy and Sheldon follow Stephen and Taylor to the entrance area. They stop next to Howard and Bernadette. Halley and Michael eat some sandwiches. Penny and Leonard, exhausted, join them.
Penny: What is the emergency? I got a call from Raj. Taylor, are you okay?
Taylor: Yes I am. Raj is on stage up there. Look.
She points at the stage. Raj walks onto it, followed by Julie. He takes the microphone and goes down on his knees.
Raj: My beloved Julie. I thought I would be alone forever because I was single for so long. I thought something was wrong with me, because nobody wanted to stay. Then you came into my life. Not only are you the milk in my chocolate, but you brought light into my darkness and warmth into my heart. You filled me with laughter and joy. You completed me. I could not be more happy to have you and don't want to ever be without you again. You are a wonderful mommy to cinnamon and one day, you will be for our kids. I love you with all my heart. Do you want to marry me?
Julie: Yes.
He puts a ring on her finger, gets up, and they kiss. The audience applauds, his friends cheer.
Sheldon: That was not on my list for today.
Amy: But it was beautiful, wasn't it? Sometimes it's better to not know what will happen, and just be surprised. That makes a day even more special and unforgettable. So far, we had a great time, hadn't we?
The kids cheer.
Penny: Even I had fun, but I am still waiting for my donut.
Amy: Yes, let's go and have some.
Sheldon smiles. They congratulate and hug Raj and Julie, and celebrate with donuts.
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XO Sanny