Marie and Stephen age 16
Amelia age 13
"So are you excited about it?" Amy asked Marie as she was getting started on dinner
"Yeah" she gushed, "It still feels kinda weird cause I've known him all my life"
"I know. Remember to tell your father about it"
Marie rolled her eyes, "But momma, why can't it be between just you and me?"
" Cause almost this whole house knows and plus Parent/Child agreement, Outings section 3" All outings must be made known to both parents if neither of them will be accompanying the child, in this case you, on such outing" Amelia said with a smirk as she entered the kitchen and sat on one of the stool around the island
"Shut up Lia"
"Girls stop it. Did you finish your assignment Lia?"
"Yep. Stephen's reading it over now." She peeked out the window, "Oh look daddy's home Marie" she singsonged, "Let's see how you're gonna do this"
Marie wrung her hands nervously, "Do I really have to tell him momma?"
"You heard what your sister said" Amy said pointing to her smirking carbon copy at the island, "Come on Lia, let's give them some privacy" she said pulling her arm
"But momma" Amelia whined
Marie jumped when she heard the front door open, "Hi daddy. How was work?"
Sheldon eyed her suspiciously, "You haven't asked me that since you were 5, what did you do?" he asked rubbing his forehead. Amy had pointed out to him that the girls usually try to 'butter' him up when they're guilty of something
"N-nothing" Marie squeaked out, an octave higher than usual
"Marie" he warned
"Fine. I just wanted to ask you something"
"Oh, well go on. Is it about getting a car? Because I already told you how I feel about that"
"N-no nothing like that. I just have this date on Saturday with Luke and I was wondering if you-"
"No" Sheldon said cutting her off, walking towards the fridge to get a water bottle
"N-no? But you didn't even hear what I had to say"
"I heard enough. I said no"
"But daddy please. We're just going to a movie maybe get some ice cream after"
"No Marie"
"I promise I'll be back by 10"
"I already said no"
"Parent/ Child Agreement all outings must be made known to both parents if they will not be accompanying them on such out"
Sheldon sighed. He hated when they used the agreement to their advantage, "Yes but it also states right below in the fine print; both parents must give consent. And I've said no" he said turning to leave the kitchen
She cut in front of him, "Parent/ Child Agreement, Dating; the child, me, will be allowed to date another individual once they are over the age of 16"
"I didn't expect you to actually find someone at 16!" Sheldon aid raising his voice
"Why not?! You don't think I would like to date someone. I'm almost finish with high school. Why can't I"
"Marie I already said no"
"I didn't see all this when Stephen decided to go out with Adena. You basically worship the ground she walks on! Is it because she likes Physics and Luke wants to become a doctor?!"
"Marie" Sheldon warned
"Or maybe it because Stephen likes Physics also and I like Psychology!"
"Marie watch your tone"
Stephen came down the stairs and saw his mother and sister standing in the hallway, "What's with all the yelling?"
"Marie's asking daddy about her date" Amelia said
Stephen winced, "I told her this wouldn't end well"
"Maybe I should stop this" Amy said walking towards the kitchen, but Stephen held her back
"there's nothing wrong with my tone, you just can't admit that I'm right! Momma already know and she was fine she was even happy for me! Why can't you just let me have fun?! Is it because you never got to do anything fun at my age?!"
"Marie I said enough!" Sheldon shouted ending Marie's rant, "I said no and that final!"
They stared at each other wordlessly, with clenched jaws. The silence was almost deafening. Amy walked into the kitchen just inn time to see Marie's lower lip trembling. She spun on her heels and ran up to her room slamming the door behind her.
Stephen ran up to try to comfort her twin while Amelia just shook her head in disapproval at her father before she went up to Marie's room.
"Sheldon" Amy started
"No! You knew and you didn't even tell me. You just left me to be blindsided by all of this" he said before walking out the back door
Amy sighed and went up to her daughter's room to try to comfort her
Sheldon re-entered the house about an hour later and was met with complete darkness. He went upstairs and saw Stephen leaving the bathroom to go to his room.
"That wasn't fair dad" he said, "Momma didn't even finish making dinner. So I had to eat cereal. Cereal on Spaghetti and hot dog night. Mom's still with Marie and I would not go in there if I were you." Stephen said before entering his room
Sheldon sighed again and entered his and Amy's room. He really wanted spaghetti and hot dogs too.
Sheldon woke up the next morning to the noise of the kids getting ready for school.
"Remember dad is dropping you guys off, so try to be ready, Stephen"
"I'm almost, sometimes ready on time" Stephen said, "Also Ree wants to know if you washed her practice uniform yet.
Sheldon got up and started to get ready for work. He went out into the hallway, Amelia and Stephen acted as if nothing happened last night. Amy was a little cold with him, but that was to be expected he did shout at her and stormed out of the house. But Marie was nowhere upstairs.
He didn't see Marie until he was ready to leave and it was like she didn't even see him. She walked around him to get a granola bar from the pantry. She kissed Amy on the cheek goodbye, ruffled Amelia's hair and told Stephen she would see him at school and left the house without another word.
"Where is she going?" Sheldon asked
"Aunt Penny's taking her this morning" Stephen said
Sheldon opened the front door but Penny's car was already half way down the road. He took a deep breath, "Hurry up and get in the car. It's time to go" Sheldon called out
Sheldon stared at his whiteboard in work, but he couldn't concentrate. He just remembered how Marie passed him by like he was invisible
Howard entered his office, "I heard you and Marie had the fight of the century" he teased
"How do you even know?"
"Simple. All of our wives talk about everything and my wife loves to blab to me"
Sheldon ran a hand down his face. I don't know why she even wants to go out with him?"
"Have you seen the kid. He's like some kind of Greek god"
Sheldon couldn't fight Howard on his logic. With his father's facial features, brains, and curly hair mixed with his mother's height, muscle tone, and green eyes. He could understand why someone would want to date him
"I know that. But why did it have to be my daughter" Sheldon said before sitting on the edge of his desk
"O know how you feel. I was the same when Halley first started dating. You just can't stop seeing them with their wide eyes, asking you to tie their shoes"
"She said date and all I could remember was the last time she asked me to read her The Little Engine That Could" Sheldon said with a sigh
"I know, but you got to accept that she's getting older. You don't want to push her away and realize you missed all of her milestones. Just talk to her, maybe she'll get it"
"Thanks Howard."
"Anytime. Just remember this exact conversation when Amelia starts dating"
Sheldon groaned in frustration
"Where have you been?" Amy asked Marie as she entered the kitchen
"Sorry momma. My phone died and practice ran late and Sara's mom was dropping off a few other kids" she walked closer to the stove, "You making beef loaf?" she asked sniffing the air, "Cause I'm-"She stopped when Sheldon entered the kitchen, "I'm not that hungry. I'm going to go take a shower and do my homework" she said before walking up the stairs
Sheldon sighed. "Talk to her Sheldon" Amy offered, "You know she's going to be sitting at her desk for a few minutes before she showers"
Sheldon went to Marie's room and knocked three times softly then entered. And just as Amy predicted she was sitting at her desk putting her phone to charge, "Do you mind if I sit and talk?" he asked
Marie scoffed, "You're already in the room, so why not"
Sheldon sat on the edge of her bed. He didn't even know where to start. He looked around her room, finally seeing the difference that occurred over the years.
"I remember when your bed was so full of teddy nears, there was barely enough room for you to sleep. Yet you still wanted more" he said in a soft tone
"Is that what you wanted to talk about? Because I remember that time as well" Marie said with an eye roll
"I wanted to apologize for last night. You don't know how hard it is for me to final accept that you are old enough to start dating"
"You didn't seem to have a problem with Stephen" she said with a sigh
"As cliché as this sounds you and Amelia are my little girls. I don't want to have to think of those things. I was hoping it would happen way later"
"Kinda like how momma is with Stephen sometimes" Marie commented with a chuckle
Sheldon laughed as well. Marie came to sit next to him, "Why didn't you just tell me that. We could have talked about it"
"I know and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have yelled. But if it makes you feel any better you can go on your date"
"Really? Thank you daddy" she said hugging him
"On one condition" he started causing Marie to groan, "I have to be there to chaperone"
"But Aunt Penny's already coming" she whined
"Those are the conditions. Take it or leave it Marie"
"I'll take it" she said hugging him once more.