Penny sat across the table from James and simon.
"Have you heard from Amy or Sheldon this morning?" She asked, concerned.
"No. We were going to ask you the same thing."
Penny pulled out her phone and sent another text to her friend. "I did text her earlier, and Missy but I haven't heard anything. I figured they were just sleeping it off."
As they sat eating breakfast and discussing possible plans for the day Penny kept checking her phone. They were soon joined by Bernadette and Howard and filled them in on last nights excitement.
"... so then Mary just stormed off." Penny finished.
"I cant believe Sheldon stood up to his mother like that." said Howard his voice filled with awe. "I will have to ask him for tips!"
Pennys phone shook and looking down she said "It's from Amy." Quickly reading the message she said "Amy is fine, she said Sheldon took care of her last night and he is going to go talk to his mum again now. She said if we go on they will meet us at the park later."
So the group began gathering their belongings together and arguing about which ride they should go on first, James and Penny daring the others to try the Grizzly River Run, Howard querying whether he was tall enough to qualify.
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Sheldon knocked on Meemaw's door, Amy waiting just behind him. There was no answer.
"Perhaps she has gone to breakfast with Mary and Missy." Amy pointed out.
"Maybe." Sheldon frowned.
A few text messages later he said "You were right. Missy said they are in the restaurant. She also warned me momma is still mad."
Amy smiled gently. "Come on we will face her together."
They took the lift down to the restaurant and scanned the room finding the group of women sat by a window in the far corner.
"Are you hungry?" Amy asked although the thought of food was the furthest thing from her own mind.
"No. I just need to do this first."Taking a deep breath and squaring his shoulders Sheldon walked across the room.
"Good morning Momma, Meemaw." He bent and kissed both women on the top of their heads.
"Morning Moon-pie!" Meemaw smiled.
"Sheldon." Mary said curtly.
"Momma I am sorry if I upset you last night. I didn't mean to be disrespectful."
"Shelly don't back down..." Missy jumped in quickly upset that the strides her brother had made last night were about to be undone
"Missy please." Sheldon looked at her. "I am not apologising for what I said, as I simply stated facts, but I am apologising for doing it in an angry tone in front of other people."
Mary nodded. "Thank you for the apology Sheldon."
Amy who was stood next to Sheldon and holding his hand gave it a squeeze of encouragement.
"Momma can we sit and talk?"
Mary nodded. "You can all leave us." She dismissed sending a firm look Amy's way. Amy looked at Sheldon and he nodded. "I'll wait in the room." she whispered. And followed Meemaw and Missy out of the restaurant.
"Sheldon I cant believe you would want to live in sin. I cant believe you have been sinning behind my back..."
"Momma please, just let me explain. I love Amy. You know I am not very good with people. You know I didn't have friends growing up. Well I do have friends now, good ones. Friends who care for me if I am sick, friends who share my interests and love of science." Mary snorted. "Momma we may never agree on God vs Science, but I don't want us to fall out over this.
When I first met Amy I couldn't believe how similar we were. She too avoided human touch, she like me had been on the outside growing up. Together we have helped each other. We have been able to share our fears and help each other over come them.
Amy has never had a relationship. Ours is so special momma. I could not imagine her not being by my side. When last night I said I wanted to live with her permanently I realised as I said the words how I would feel if when we got home I went back to my apartment and she hers. Momma I don't want to be alone in my room and only see her every 3 Thursday of the month. I want to see her every morning and every evening. I want to hear what her monkeys have done that day, I want to tell her about Kripke's latest mad scheme, or ask her opinion on how to handle Gablehauser. I know she doesn't love trains and comic books any more than I love shoes and silly programs she watches n TV with Penny; but I don't care. You saw how I was when she went to England. Do you really want me to feel like that?"
"No Sheldon of course I don't. I know you love her. It is quite plain to see. I don't dislike Amy, in fact I think you are very well suited. My argument isn't you as a couple it is the fact you have ignored everything I have taught you. Could you not have waited and got married then moved in together? What about having a home and family, surely Amy wants a big white wedding?"
Sheldon looked down at his hands. "Mummy I don't want children." He said quietly. "I know you want grandchildren but I don't think I will be providing them."
Mary looked at Sheldon with a sad smile. "Why Shelly?" she asked gently.
"I don't know. I just know I don't want them. I look at Howard and Bernadette and how they have struggled with the idea. I can honestly see them having children though even if it means Howard stays home and Bernadette works because that will suit them. I look at Raj and know he will make a perfect father. He will enjoy every second; from first smile; first step; to first day at school. Even Leonard, with the baggage he brings from his own upbringing, I know will make a good father. But I know, with the same certainty, it is something I don't want. For me I have things I need to do, problems I want to solve and I know that is were my focus is."
"And Amy?" Mary asked curiously, never having heard Sheldon talk so clearly about his future.
"She feels the same. When we first met, within weeks even, we spoke of using IVF to produce a child of superior intelligence. Know when I look back I realise it was another experiment for both of us. While we work together for us that is enough."
Mary nodded sadly.
"You aren't angry?" Sheldon asked looking at his mother.
"I guess I am just not surprised. Not by this at least, but what about marriage Sheldon?"
"I don't now. It is something else I never really saw in my future, but I admit I had expected to be alone. I know Amy has always dreamed of a wedding. I am not opposed to the idea. Maybe in the future one day."
Mary stood and moved to sit next to her son.
"Missy told me off. She said I was trying to make you choose. I don't want that Sheldon. I do want you to be happy."
"Thank you mummy." Sheldon leant down and awkwardly hugged his mother. Kissing his cheek she said, "Just think about a wedding?"
Sheldon nodded. "Mummy, I'm hungry now can we eat?"
Mary laughed, "you stay there I will get you something" and she crossed to the buffet and carefully selected food she knew her son would enjoy.
After eating Sheldon said "Shall we go find the others?" Mary smiled and nodded and together they made their way back to their rooms.
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Sheldon sat on the edge of the bed. Amy was on the phone to Penny arranging to meet up for lunch.
"Carthy Circle sounds lovely" she was saying then "hang on Penny Sheldon is signalling me. What?" she asked.
"I wanted to go to Corn-dog Castle!"
"Sorry Penny, he wants corn dogs but I think you are right it would be nice to have a sit down meal. I am sure Meemaw would prefer it!" she raised her eyebrow at Sheldon. "OK, well we will see you there at 1. I now Mary has gone to find Missy in the spa, so I will let them know, we will bring Meemaw with us too."
Turning to Sheldon as she disconnected Amy said "Corn-dogs? Really Sheldon. I thought you wanted to make the peace with your mother." Sheldon shrugged.
"They are good corn-dogs!"
Ignoring his pout Amy said. "So are things OK now, with you and your mum?"
"Yes I think so. I hope so. She seemed OK when I left her anyway."
"Good!" Amy sat next to him and put her arms round his waist. "We have an hour, do you fancy a nap?" she grinned.
"I'm not tired." Sheldon said looking at her. "Ooh you meant..." he smiled and said "a nap sounds nice, I hope you have your Dr Who t shirt!" Grinning Amy moved to retrieve it from her case and ran to the bathroom to brush her teeth and change. When she came back Sheldon had already got undressed and was in bed.
"Wow that was quick!" Amy laughed.
"We don't have long I didn't want to waste time." he grinned. Climbing into bed beside him Amy snuggled close. Kissing his neck then down his chest until she felt him pull her up. "Come here." he whispered and pulled her on top of him. He smiled and slipped his hands under her t shirt. "I do love this top!" He grinned and cupping her breasts stroking her nipples and watching them tighten.
Amy shifted back feeling his erection pressing against her bottom. She lifted up and slide onto him, slowly sinking down letting him fill her.
Sheldon groaned and closed his eyes.
"God that feels good." he moaned and squeezed her breasts gently. Amy began to slowly circle her hips watching Sheldon's face as she did so. His eyes remained closed and he had a look of concentration on his face. Rising slowly Amy sank back down gradually quickening her pace!
"Amy, slow... don't want to.." Sheldon was panting.
"Sheldon look at me." Amy whispered.
"I cant" he whispered. "That top!"
Amy grinned as she felt Sheldon tighten. "Sheldon, please" she whispered and as he opened his eyes she smiled and together they came.
Falling on top of him Amy grinned. "I think I will have to keep this top as my secret weapon!" She laughed.
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Meemaw held Sheldon's hand as they made their way to meet the others, turning to Amy she said
"Have you had a good morning?"
Amy grinned "Oh yes!" Meemaw laughed at the twinkle in her eye and the red tinge to Sheldon's cheeks.
"Good! I am going to steal Sheldon away from you though after lunch. I want him to take me on 'It's a Small World' and I know the others refuse to go on it!"
Amy laughed "That is fine, I need to see how Simon and James are anyway. I haven't spoken to them since they all but carried me home last night."
After a lovely lunch Meemaw and Sheldon persuaded Mary to accompany them on 'Its a Small World' while Amy let the others talk her into another ride on Space Mountain.
"Come on Amy, it'll be better this time without Sheldon vomiting!" Penny grinned.
By the time they met up again Sheldon had gone on the Dumbo and Peter Pan rides as well as Its a Small World; and Meemaw and Mary were now happily humming the tune as he munched on a corn-dog.
James grinned. "He is so like Simon! I had to drag him off that ride yesterday after the 5th time. I swear I woke in the night singing the song!"
Amy laughed. "I am glad we did this." James smiled.
"And I am looking forward to giving Linda her mickey mouse ears! Are things OK with you and Sheldon now?"
"Yes. Last night he came to Missy's room and looked after me. Then this morning he told us what he had said to his mum. He is going to move in with me when we get home!" Amy was grinning.
"I am pleased Amy. He is a good guy, weird! But good." Amy laughed.
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By the time they had arranged people and bags into cars and made the drive back to Pasadena Amy was relieved to get home. Missy was staying in 4A with Simon and James while Mary and Meemaw were staying at the hotel.
Sheldon was busy sorting their clothes into whites and colours as Amy played her answer machine messages.
"Hello Amy, it is your mother. I wondered if you wanted to meet up for lunch. You said Sheldon's family were staying. Perhaps you could all come for dinner one evening? Phone me when you get home."
Amy sighed. "What do you think?" She asked.
"I think it will be fine." Sheldon smiled, moving towards her he pulled her into a hug.
"We will do it together. Would you prefer to go somewhere for dinner rather than your mothers?"
"I don't know. Neutral ground might be good. Let me think about it, we have a few days."
They ordered pizza and sat on the sofa watching a documentary. "Its nice to be home." Amy smiled resting her head against Sheldon's shoulder. "Sheldon what will you do with all your stuff when you move here?"
"What do you mean, I will bring it with me?"
"Where will we keep it?" Amy frowned.
Sheldon sat up and looked around. "Well my comics should fit on that shelf if we move those books," he said considering, "and you don't need those ornaments and empty vases so my action figures could go there..."
"Hold on Sheldon, I am not getting rid of my stuff for yours!"
"Well that's not exactly very welcoming!" Sheldon frowned. "I thought you wanted me to live here!"
"I do. I just cant see there being room for all your stuff. Why don't you sell it to the guys?"
"Sell it? Amy do you know how long it has taken me to collect it all. The hours of searching to build up my collections?"
Amy sighed. "Perhaps we will need to think of a compromise."
"As long as the compromise doesn't mean I have to sell my stuff!"
Deciding now was probably not the best time to discuss it Amy said, "lets worry about it tomorrow and go to bed."
"Good idea! Have you got your t shirt?" Sheldon asked hopefully.
"No Sheldon. It is in the wash! You will have to cope without me and daleks tonight." Sheldon sighed "OK if I must."
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