Just as Sheldon approached the bed his phone rang. Frowning he looked at it then groaned, looking at Amy as if she would vanish if he answered the call.
"Hello mother... No Mummy I haven't book anything yet, it was just an idea."Amy grinned as she sat back on the bed her shirt that had captured Sheldon's attention so fully riding up her thighs. "I thought you would like it. Clearly I was wrong!" Sheldon sighed as he listened to his mother then gulped as he glanced at Amy. "OK, how about if you come for the week but we only do 2 days at Disney. You can meet our friends from England and have some Disney fun then spend time here too?"
Amy grinned as she watched Sheldon pace round the bed, trying to avoid looking at her. "Yes Amy is here, I am at her apartment... Yes hang on." Sheldon handed the phone to Amy with a grin then sat next to her with running his hand up her bare leg.
"Mrs Cooper. Hello."Amy stuck her tongue out at Sheldon and shifted away a little. "Yes, thank you, my friends arrived safely. No they are not here right now. Yes they are very keen to go to Disney. Well I don't know, I am not sure my mother would be available. I could ask though..err..." Amy began to loose her train of thought as Sheldon began kissing and sucking at her neck. "err... sorry.. Yes well I am seeing her this week, yes things are better thank you. OK well I will ask her OK bye." Amy disconnected. "well that was awkward! Can you imagine, your mother and mine together!"
"Perhaps we should leave them with James and run away!" Sheldon joked.
"I meant to tell you about my mother" Amy said feeling awkward now as he had overheard her tell his mother. Standing up and straightening the shirt Amy moved to the living room.
"Simon told me." Sheldon said a little shortly following her.
"Oh!"
"It's good though, that she invited you I mean."
"Us Sheldon. She invited us. When should we go?"
"I don't mind you choose."
"How about Tuesday?"
"OK" Sheldon glanced over at Amy. "Will you tell her we are currently living together?"
"She knows. I told her already. She didn't seem that bothered to be honest, I was surprised. I suppose she knows it is because James and Simon are here. It made sense." Nodding Sheldon said no more.
"Sheldon do you mind staying here?"
"No why would I?"
"I just thought you might miss your home. Leonard, the guys, your routine?"
"Amy my routine is not what it was any more, I feel I have been living out of a suitcase for months! And no I see the others everyday."
Amy nodded "Good."
"Amy how do you think my mother will react when she finds out we are all but living together?"
"Sheldon it is temporary, I am sure she will understand."
"Maybe." Sheldon frowned.
"Listen if you are worried we can let your mother and Meemaw stay here you can move back to your apartment and I will crash at Pennys or something. It will only be for a week then James and Simon will go home, so will your family, and you can go back to your routine and normal."
Nodding again Sheldon pulled her onto his lap. "So before my mother called you were going to explain where this delightful outfit came from. He ran his hand up her bare leg to the hem of the t-shirt.
"You like it? James thought you might!" Amy grinned.
"Oh I definitely like it! Did James give it too you?"
"Yes a present from him and Simon."
Sheldon traced his fingers over the picture on the navy blue Dr Who t shirt. The Daleks on the front highlighting her breasts perfectly.
"Remind me to thank Simon when I see him!"
Amy grinned. "I will thank him from both of us! I am sorry about last night Sheldon. I would have made sure I was home if I had known the effort you had gone too."
"It's OK, you weren't to know. Anyway you are home now so you can make it up to me!" and with a grin he pulled the t shirt over Amy's head any began kissing her tracing his fingers were the daleks had been seconds before.
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Tuesday night was a surprising success. Amy had called her mother Monday and they had spoken briefly agreeing the time and confirming the menu. Sheldon was very guarded initially; but Mrs Fowler was trying very hard to show Amy she was sorry.
"Amy tells me she had a nice time visiting your family Sheldon, and they are coming to visit soon?"
"Yes we are hoping to do little sight seeing with them and James and Simon here before they have to go home. You would be welcome to join us" Sheldon added. His tone was not exactly inviting and Mrs Fowler smiled politely.
"Thank you dear. I wouldn't want to intrude. I would like to meet up with you though Amy, if that is OK, maybe later this week?"
"Of course. "Amy frowned "is everything OK?"
"Yes dear everything is fine." Then standing she began to remove their plates to the kitchen.
Sheldon looked at Amy questioningly; she shook her head back, she had no idea what was going on. Her mother being this friendly was as strange to her as to everyone else.
The rest of the evening was polite and friendly and by the time they left Amy felt as tightly wound as she did when her mother was hostile. "Can I call you tomorrow and we can arrange to meet?" her mother asked again as they left.
"Yes OK, bye." Amy waved practically pushing Sheldon into the car.
"Amy I don't get it." Simon commented. "You said your mum was hostile, unfriendly to everyone and mean to you. She seemed a delight!"
"Yes well believe me she wasn't like hat the last time we were here!" Sheldon remarked.
Amy didn't say anything. She wondered what was wrong.
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"So you are telling me that you didn't think I would ever meet someone and now I have you think I should end it before he does?" Amy asked incredulously
"No! no... look Amy, I just don't want you to get hurt."
"Mother we have been over this. I am a grown woman, I need to live my own life. Whatever happened between you and my father, well that is in the past now. It also doesn't mean the same thing will happen to me."
Mrs fowler looked at Amy. "You have changed so much. You look and sound so different, so confident."
"I have grown up mum! I have a good job, lovely friends and a boyfriend who loves me. Yes we don't know what will happen tomorrow; but I have come to realise I cant live my life worrying about that."
Mrs fowler smiled sadly "I am sorry Amy, maybe I held you back. I admire you. Your friends seem lovely. Sheldon too. You love him don't you." It was a statement not a question.
"I do. We are currently living together, as you know, while James and Simon have space at Sheldon's and I realised I don't want that to change. When I was growing up I dreamt of weddings and babies and fairy tales. But mum that is not real life. Now I want to come home and know Sheldon is there. I don't need the white wedding. I have come to realise I don't want children, I just want Sheldon. And for as long as this lasts I will hold on to every second."
"Amy I am sorry. I let my fears put a block on you living your life. Can your consider forgiving me?"
Amy looked at her mother. This was the first time she had ever felt confident enough to tell her how she felt. She knew Sheldon had changed her, that her trip to London had changed her, but until now she hadn't realised how much.
"Yes I can forgive you mum." Amy smiled. "but you need to know whether you agree or not Sheldon and I are together, we may not ever get married, we wont be giving you grand-kids, but all those things, they are our decision."
Mrs fowler nodded. Reaching over she grasped Amy's hand. "I am proud of you Amy, for your work accomplishments of course, but also for the strong woman you have become."
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Amy felt much lighter over the coming week. She had made an effort to ring her mother a couple of days after their meeting just to chat. It was a little strained at first but Amy knew things would get easier. Today her and James were back at the hospital administering the final round of drugs. Things had gone so well Linda had decreed they didn't need to find another batch of patients. Delighted they were going to celebrate by finishing early and going to surprise Sheldon and Simon at Caltech.
"I need to go home and change first, I smell of hospitals," James declared as they left the building an hour later.
"OK how about we go to mine, I changed then take you home to change then we go to Caltech?"
"Yes that sounds good. You should wear your daleks t shirt." James winked.
"Only if you wear yours." Amy challenged.
"How do you know I have one?"
"Simon told me!" Amy laughed.
"OK, but if Simon gets that look in his eye we will be abandoning you!" James laughed with a wink.
"Deal!"
The two giggled as they made their way through the corridors of the university. Amy had sent Sheldon a text and established they were all still at lunch in the canteen. Entering Amy quickly spotted them at their normal table and pointed them out to James. Grinning he went up behind Simon and covered his eyes. Sheldon turned to see Amy and gasped.
"Amy what are you doing here?"
"Surprise "she grinned as she saw James release Simon.
Simon's eyes were scanning James chest as she felt Sheldon's do the same to her.
"OK guys, I'm outta here!" Simon didn't even wave. He had grabbed James arm and was heading for the door. James laughed and shouted at Amy "Told you!"
Shaking his head Sheldon said "What are you two up too?
"Nothing we finished early. Trail done! We thought we would come surprise you."
"Well as nice as this is I have to go back to work." Sheldon squirmed in his seat aware Raj, Howard, and Leonard were watching, smiling at his obvious discomfort.
"OK, well I will walk you back to your office then go see if I can catch the others and give them a ride home." Amy held out her hand and Sheldon reluctantly took it, very conscious of everyone now staring.
"Amy what's going on?" he hissed as they got outside the canteen.
"Nothing! I just wanted to surprise you. Simon liked his surprise!"
"Yes well Simon doesn't have to work here everyday! This will be all over the university!"
"What that Dr Sheldon Cooper's girlfriend came to visit at lunch time? Shocking!"
"No that Dr Sheldon Cooper's girlfriend arrived dressed to seduce him!"
Amy laughed. "Well I am flattered Sheldon; but I really think it is only you and Simon who view this t shirt in that way."
"Really... then I dare you to wear it into the comic book store! Or to Kripke's office, or to comicon. Seriously Amy it isn't just me."
Opening his door Sheldon practically pushed Amy inside before locking it behind him.
"Wow I didn't realise it would have this affect on you. I thought the other night was a spur of the moment thing!"
Shaking his head Sheldon said "Take my jacket, make sure it is done up! You cant go wandering the corridors like that!"
"OK OK. I will go home and change." Amy muttered feeling a bit put out.
Sheldon pulled Amy into his arms holding her against his hips so she cold feel his arousal pressed against her stomach.
"Oh no. I am going to finish early and I expect you waiting for me with just that shirt when I get in! I need you to take care of this as it is your fault!"
Amy left laughing.
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"I told you mother I would meet you at the hotel. We will be leaving shortly I am just waiting for Penny! And James! They appear to have the same problem when it comes to time keeping. Just give in your names at reception; it is all book and paid for. I will call when we get there."
Amy came back in from across the hall. "She is nearly done." she grinned sitting down next to Sheldon who was in his spot.
"Have you missed your spot?" She grinned but curious to the answer as Sheldon hadn't mentioned it once while at hers.
"A little I guess; not as much as I thought I would."
"Was that your mother? Are they there already?
"No they have landed and getting in a taxi. Missy sounded excited in the background. Mother just sounded... well like mother!"
Grinning Amy shouted "James hurry up!"
Simon came out of the bedroom smiling. "He is just finished. I had to take some stuff out he could get the case shut!"
"We are only going for 2 nights!" Sheldon exclaimed but just as the words left his mouth Penny arrived dragging a case that would carry enough clothes for 2 weeks!
"I am not even going to ask, lets just go!" Sheldon muttered.
Ushering everyone out Amy pulled him to one side and whispered. "I forgot to tell you, I didn't pack my pyjamas, just my daleks t shirt!"
"hen with a grin she skipped down the stairs to catch up with Penny.
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Mary Missy and Meemaw had deposit their bags in their rooms and were waiting in the foyer when the others arrived. Checking in quickly and lugging bags to their respective rooms they quickly returned to make their way to the park. Linking arms with Meemaw Sheldon said, "What ride should we go on first?"
"Oh Moonpie I don't mind. You choose." she grinned.
Amy smiled at them from behind and turning to Mary said, "Are you looking forward to it?"
"Yes I am actually. Missy has shown me pictures and it looks fun. I wont be going on many rides but it sure looks pretty."
Grinning Amy said "We can guard the coats and bags. I don't think I fancy many rides either."
"Did your momma not want to come?" Mary asked quietly.
"She may not be able to get here although she is going to try, but she said when we got home she would like to meet up, for dinner or something. Things are much better." Amy grinned
"I'm glad sugar, really glad!"
Entering the park Sheldon was keen to take Meemaw on 'Peter Pans flight' first.
"Its like magic Meemaw you will love it! He said excitedly.
"Do you remember when Pop Pop used to read you Peter Pan when you were little Moonpie?
"I do, that's why I like this ride so much."
Following behind the others had to almost run to keep up with Sheldon. Amy was surprised at just how sprightly Meemaw was. She matched her grandson step for step and by the time they had all joined up in the queue Mary said to Amy "I doubt you will see much of our Shelly this weekend Amy! He is like a little boy when him and Meemaw are together."
"I think its lovely! I was never that close to my grandparents."
"So tell me," Mary asked glancing at Simon who was whispering in James ear. "Your two friends from England, They didn't bring their wives or girlfriends?"
Amy turned to look at Mary. "No Mary, neither of them have wives or girlfriends."
"Oh that's a shame, perhaps they will meet some nice American girls."
"They don't want too." Amy smiled gently "You see they are a couple. They are in love with each other."
"Oh! err... well.." Mary was at a loss for words for several moments, watching James as he placed his arm round Simon's waist when leant over to point something out. "Well they certainly look happy." She said at last.
"They are happy, very. They have been together 5 years now evidently. You will have to ask Simon to tell you about the church he goes to in London. It is beautiful, he took me when I went over."
"They are religious?"
"No not James!" Amy grinned "but Simon certainly is. He met with a fair amount of hostility in his family I believe but now they are beginning to accept James and him as a couple."
As they reached the front of the queue Amy helped Mary step onto the little boat then stepped in after her. Soon they were all floating along on the ride, swept away by the detail and simple beauty of the story coming alive before them.
As they stepped off Meemaw was hugging Sheldon and saying, "Before we go I want to do that again, thank you Moonpie!"
They moved around the park choosing various rides that would suit Mary and Meemaw as well as the faster rides for everyone else. Sheldon looked a little green as he came of space mountain and Penny grinned. "You will never learn will you?" and she handed him a bottle of water as Leonard sniggered from a safe distance away.
After 3 hours Meemaw said "I think I will go back to my room for a rest, let you younger ones enjoy yourselves." and grasping Mary's arm the pair headed back to the park hotel.
"Sheldon your Meemaw is delightful!" Raj gushed. "She is so so sweet!"
"You sound surprised Raj, it is not as if I haven't told you this a hundred times before!"
"Yes but Sheldon you tell us lots of things hundreds of times you cant blame us for being a little surprised that this is in fact true!" Howard grinned. Receiving an elbow in the ribs from Bernadette.
Simon and James had separated a little while earlier to see if they could find some characters to get autographs. Sheldon had wanted to go too but Amy had insisted he joined her, Leonard and Penny for lunch.
"But Amy..." he whined.
"Sheldon we can get autographs later, and you have already got them all so …."
Nodding reluctantly Sheldon sat down saying "I am glad I got mummy to come. I knew Meemaw would love it but I was not sure about mother. Missy said she heard her laughing; lots! So that's good."
"Yes it is nice to see her having fun, I kind of wish my mother was here too, they could have got to know each other a little. Your mum was questioning me about James and simon earlier." Amy grinned.
"Oh no, what did you say?"
"I told her the truth! They were a couple, they are in love and had been together for a long time."
"What did she say?"
"Not much really. I will warn James to prepare him for any questions I am sure she is thinking up!"
Sheldon nodded. "You do realise we still have the whole room issue to face."
"Why are still worrying, I told you I would share with Penny if you wanted."
"Leonard refused! He said I needed to man up!"
"Well maybe he is right!"
"Really Amy? Do you want to tell her?"
"Sheldon your Meemaw knows, all our friends know which means Missy knows, even my mother knows. I am sure Mary would be more hurt you are keeping secrets than that we are sharing a room."
"You don't know my mother!" Sheldon muttered.
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After a cruise on the river boat and another ride on the pirates attraction the group made their way back to the hotel. James and Simon had gone back early, having arranged to all meet in a few hours for dinner. Sheldon and Amy had the room next to Simon and James on one side and Meemaw on the other.
Entering Amy smiled. "I love the way the rooms are all themed. It is so pretty. She bounced on the bed and grinned. Shall we have a nap before dinner?" she raised her eyebrows comically.
"Good idea." Sheldon replied "I am going to shower first but I'll be quick"
On his return Amy watched puzzled as he crawled into bed in his pyjama bottoms and under shirt.
"What are you doing?"
"Having a nap! Amy it was your suggestion surely you cant have forgotten already?"
Shaking her head Amy made her way into the bathroom to take her own shower; sometimes Sheldon really could be dense!
Returning in just her Dr Who t shirt Amy climbed onto the bed and wrapped her arms round Sheldon's waist from behind.
"I need a hug." She grinned
Turning Sheldon saw what she was wearing.
"Oh boy. Amy you do know my Meemaw is just next door don't you?"
Amy frowned "So does that mean we will just be sleeping the next 2 nights."
"Well yes, I cant do anything with her just next door."
"OK then." Amy got up and pulled out her phone. Soon she was back on the bed her back to Sheldon's.
"Now what is wrong?" he asked knowing the mood had changed,
"Nothing Sheldon I have just arranged to share a room with Missy, that way you can get your beauty sleep and continue to hide from your mother the fact you are now an adult!"
"Amy..."
"Not now Sheldon."
An hour later Amy woke from her nap to see Sheldon was gone. Getting up Amy began to put her clothes back in her case and texted Missy to see if the coast was clear for her to move in.
As she dragged the case to the door it opened and Sheldon walked in.
"Oh good you are up. What are you doing?"
"I told you I am going to share with Missy!"
"Amy, please. I am sure if we are careful mother will not need to even know."
The door almost hit Sheldon on the nose as Amy slammed out of the room!
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"Listen Sugar, my brother has always been a bit dense when it comes to things like this, and he has only ever stood up to momma when it comes to science vs god! Let him stew I say, lets go get James and Simon and find some night-life, Shelly can sit with momma and Meemaw. I am sure he will be fine."
So Amy found herself now in a little bar, with Missy and James buying her shots.
Simon frowned. "James she will be ill! Stop now!"
"You are as bad as Sheldon!" Amy grinned "Come on have some fun!"
So Simon reluctantly took a shot from Amy's growing line, still sending James daggers. Missy was now dancing and chatting to some fellow Texans she had met at the bar.
"James I think we will have to carry Amy back at this rate. Should we call Sheldon?"
"No!" Amy shouted.
"Let me go get your room key from Missy and we will head back." James said, realising Simon was right and Amy had had far too much to drink. He was back seconds later dragging a reluctant Missy with him
"Come on you two! We have not come all this way to spend it nursing you two when you have hangovers tomorrow. We are taking you home."
Having ensured they were safely back in their room and had water and painkillers James and Simon went to the hotel bar. Mary was there with Penny and Leonard.
"Hey! She waved. "We wondered where you two had gone? Had fun?"
"Yes we went to a bar, but we just walked Missy and Amy to their room and now thought we would have a drink."
"Amy and Missy?" Penny frowned. "Where's Sheldon?"
"In his room I would imagine." James sent Penny a warning look.
"Sheldon was quiet earlier," Mary said, "him and Amy are OK aren't they?"
"Oh I am sure they are fine." James smiled politely then trying to change the subject said to Penny "So did Amy say if her mum was coming or not?"
"No she was hoping she would but who knows."
Spotting Sheldon entering the bar Simon kicked James under the table and nodded in his direction.
James groaned.
"Where's Amy?" Sheldon demanded looking crossly at James.
"She is in her room with Missy."
"I just called at Missy's room there there was no answer."
"Then they are probably asleep already." James said quietly.
"Was she drunk? I know Missy, she'll have taken Amy's side and then tried to get her drunk."
James groaned as Mary said "What do you mean taken Amy's side? Why would she need to take sides?"
Taking a deep breath Sheldon turned to face his mother.
"Amy and I had an argument. She moved out of our room into Missy's."
"Your room? You two were sharing a room? Oh Shelly you know I don't approve of..."
"Mother stop! Yes Amy and I are sharing a room, or we were. We shared a room at Meemaw's when we came to Texas, and at the moment I am living with Amy while Simon and James stay at mine."
Mary opened and closed her mouth as she stared at her son.
"You sinned at your Meemaw's?"
"Listen, I am not going to argue with you on this mother. I love Amy and if I had my way I would live with her all the time!"
And with that Sheldon stomped back to his room leaving a table full of people staring after him open mouthed.
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