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Although Sheldon was angry at Leonard and Penny for not telling him, he was thankful that they were there for Amy, Marie and Tyler.
It had been one week since they had met and Sheldon was eager to develop a relationship with the twins, although with Amy he kept his distance and she did the same, they couldn't afford to ruin what was left of their relationship, for the twin's sake.
They had all planned an outing together, Penny, Leonard, Ryan, Amy, Marie, Tyler and Sheldon. Leonard had already gone to pick up Sheldon from his newly bought apartment near Los Robles. As Penny and Leonard got Ryan's buggy out of the car, Sheldon continued towards the gate of the zoo. As he approached it, he saw Amy sitting on a bench with Marie on her laps and Tyler sitting next to her, distracted by the people walking around them. A smile formed on his face as he walked closer, Amy saw him and turned to tell Tyler and Marie, they both turned their heads and Tyler grinned at his father, Tyler being the overactive one of the two, jumped off the bench and ran towards Sheldon, dodging a couple of people in the process. Sheldon stopped walking and waited for him to get there. Tyler had grown really fond of Sheldon because of all the episodes of Dr. Who he was able to remember and re-enact with his action figures. When he arrived to where Sheldon was standing he grabbed his legs tightly in a hug, "Hello daddy." Tyler said trying to regain his breath. Sheldon resisted the urge to roll his eyes, it seems that Tyler had inherited Amy's constant urge for physical contact, but he couldn't help but feel even more content.
"Hello Tyler." Sheldon said looking down, he grabbed Tyler by the hand, to avoid someone snatching him away and kidnapping him. They walked back together to where Amy was now standing with Marie's head in the crook of her neck. "Hello Amy." Sheldon said politely.
"Hello Sheldon." Amy replied using the same tone.
"Hello daddy." Marie croaked unable to lift her head. Sheldon's brow furrowed in confusion, "Hello, Marie. Is she okay?" He asked Amy.
"No, not really, she had a fever for some hours into the night and cold sweats but refused to stay at home, she wanted to come and see you and the animals." Amy replied worried about her daughter.
Sheldon looked down at Marie, who had managed to look up at him and stretch her hands out, signalling that she would like him to carry her. Sheldon however didn't catch on as easily so he just stood there.
"Sheldon?" Amy said her voice showing a tinge of irritation
"Yes?" Sheldon replied nonchalantly.
"She wants you to carry her." Amy said.
"Oh, but what about the pathogens, I could-" he stopped abruptly when he saw his daughter's pleading eyes; slowly he leaned over and took Marie from Amy.
Marie nestled herself into Sheldon's broad shoulders and said croakily "I'm sick daddy."
Sheldon frowned at his daughter, "You should have stayed at home Marie." He said to her.
"But daddy, I wanted to see the koalas." She whispered back, Sheldon's disapproving demeanour changed and instead he looked at Amy disapprovingly, "You shouldn't have brought her."
Amy pursed her lips and replied, "Just like you, I was unable to resist those eyes."
Sheldon looked down at Amy, the corners of his lips twitching into a tiny smile, "My eyes?"
Amy blushed and looked away but didn't reply; luckily Leonard and Penny arrived just then.
"Hi Ames, hi Tyler, hi Marie!" Penny said brightly. "Hey guys." Leonard said.
"Oh Marie, what's the matter sweetie," Penny said rubbing her back.
"I'm sick aunt Penny." She replied her face still in Sheldon's neck, "Aw sweetie." Penny cooed.
"Do you want to start watching the animals or do you want to go home?" Leonard asked her, "I want to watch the animals, Uncle Leonard." Marie replied; her voice muffled.
The whole group started walking around the various exhibits, Sheldon still carrying Marie and holding onto Tyler's hand simultaneously. It was around one hour into the viewing that they got to the children's animal themed play area when Marie requested to be let down.
Sheldon complied and put her down, still holding onto her hand and watching as Tyler ran around the play area happily; Penny and Leonard had wandered off elsewhere.
Amy and Sheldon sat by in a near bench with Marie holding tightly onto Sheldon's hand. When they sat down an awkward silence descended upon them. Sheldon and Amy glanced at each other from the corner of their eyes.
"Are you feeling better, Marie?" Amy asked Marie who was now perched on her father's laps.
"Mommy my head hurts." Marie replied leaning onto Sheldon's chest. Amy put her hand to her fore head and said "Sheldon, I think you ought to feel her head, her internal temperature is too high for my liking." Amy said; a concerned frown on her face.
Sheldon turned himself awkwardly so that he was able to put his hand on Marie's forehead.
"I believe you are correct, what do you propose we do?" Sheldon asked concerned.
"I think we should take her home." Amy said.
"Alright." Sheldon replied looking down at Marie, "What else hurts, Marie?" he asked, his mind ready to identify symptoms of illnesses.
"My throat, my head when I open my eyes" Marie whimpered.
"Don't cry baby." Amy said wiping tears from Marie's cheeks.
"Photosensitivity." Amy said to Sheldon, who nodded.
"Mommy!" Marie wailed scrambling onto Amy's lap. Just then Tyler came back and so did Penny and Leonard, "What's the matter with Marie, Ames?" Penny asked concerned.
"She doesn't feel well, so we have to go home now." Amy replied standing up; holding Marie close to her.
"Is daddy coming?" Tyler asked; causing Amy and Sheldon to look at each other briefly before Amy replied "If he wishes."
"Yay! Daddy you can see all my action figures now." Tyler jumped up and down. As Tyler walked further away with Penny and Leonard towards the car, Amy slowed down and walked next to Sheldon, "I suspect she may have meningitis." Amy said quietly, Sheldon didn't look at her but replied, "I believe so; we need to take her to the emergency room to find out if it is viral or bacterial."
Sheldon walked faster to catch up with Penny and Leonard who were putting the buggy into the trunk with Tyler's help, "I'm afraid that Marie needs to go to the emergency room, we suspect she may have meningitis." Sheldon said to Penny and Leonard. They both frowned, "Sheldon ask her to touch her chin to her chest." Leonard suggested; just as Amy was approaching the group.
"Marie?" Sheldon said to his daughter.
"Yes?" she replied weakly.
"Can you touch your chin to your chest?" Sheldon asked watching her carefully. Marie lifted herself from her mother's shoulder and bowed her head in an attempt to do what Sheldon had asked her, she stopped halfway and whimpered.
"No daddy, it hurts." She replied, whimpering again.
"Oh sweetie, don't cry your mommy and daddy are going to make it all better." Penny said walking towards Marie and Amy.
"The best thing we can do right now is take her to the hospital." Amy said looking at Marie. "Leonard, Penny, do you mind taking Tyler with you?" Amy asked.
"No of course not, Ames" Penny said.
"We'd be delighted, but are you sure you don't want us to come with you?" Leonard said looking down at Tyler, who was the spitting image of Amy.
"No but thank you" Amy replied, walking over to Tyler, "Baby, you have to stay with Aunt Penny and Uncle Leonard tonight, okay?" Amy said.
"Alright, mommy." Tyler replied somewhat downtrodden. He then stood on his tiptoes to let his mother kiss his forehead.
"Bye daddy." Tyler waved at Sheldon, who was standing next to Amy.
"Goodbye Tyler." Sheldon replied. Amy and Sheldon watched as Penny and Leonard got Tyler and themselves into the car.
"Bye guys, call us when you get any news." Penny said getting into the car and Leonard waving at them.
"We will." Sheldon replied.
When they were gone, Amy turned to Sheldon and said "Let's go."
Together they made their way to the car, in silence, both worried about their daughter.
When they reached the car, Amy looked down at Marie who was asleep, "Sheldon I don't know if you should carry her, we could get into an accident." Amy said to Sheldon, who seemed to be weighing out the pros and cons, "I'll carry her in the backseat." He replied approaching Amy to take Marie, as Amy gave her to Sheldon their hands touched briefly sending electric shocks down their body, quickly Amy turned around and headed into the driver's seat, her cheeks blushing.
Marie started to stir in Sheldon's arms but didn't wake up, so he made his way into the car. When they were all inside, Amy turned on the engine and started driving.
Sheldon on the other hand looked down at his daughter; she was shaking and sweating profusely, even though her skin was icy cold. This was starting to look more and more like a bacterial infection and if so, the consequences could be fatal.