At some point during the party, a staff member of the university, Barry Kripke made an announcement.
"Alwight evewybody, time fow the Secwet Santa exchange," he said, in his Elmer Fudd like voice.
Everyone(with the exception of Sheldon and Bernadette) gathered around the Christmas tree in the center of the cafeteria to collect their gifts.
When the gang returned to the table, they passed out several gift bags.
"Amy, you were my secret Santa, I hope you enjoy this," said Raj, handing Amy a gift bag.
"Thank you Rajsh," Amy replied, as she accepted the gift.
Amy took an item out of the bag, which was a book and said,"The Updated Guide of diseases, injuries and illnesses to the Brain.
I've been looking for this everywhere, Thank you very much Rajsh."
"You're welcome Amy," Raj replied, as she gave him a hug.
Leonard opened his gift from Howard and said,"Wow a copy of the 1978 Spider Man and friends comic book Spider Man and Friends Save Santa.
Thanks Howard."
"You're welcome, said Howard, The only time Bernadette lets me go nuts spending on comics."
"Usually I say no, but this time of year, I make an exception," said Bernadette.
"Everyone does, I mean check out this sweet Iron Man watch Ashley from the French department gave me," said Howard, showing his gift.
"Who is Ashley from the french department?" asked Bernadette in a stern voice.
Suddenly, a gentleman appoarched the gang and spoke in a french accent,"Howard I hope you like your gift."
"I do thanks Ashley," said Howard, before the man walked away.
"Feel better?" Howard asked his wife.
"He's too pretty," Bernadette replied.
Leonard then handed a gift bag to Sheldon and said,"Sheldon you were my secret Santa.
I know you hate gift, but I think this will change your mind."
Sheldon cautiously took an item out of his bag and said with light-up eyes,"Is this the engine for a train?"
Sheldon was not a fan of a lot of things, but on his things he does love list, trains came in a tie for first with science.
"It sure is, I signed you up from train of the month club, said Leonard, Every month a different piece from a train set and history about will be delivered to the apartment.
Enjoy."
"Enjoy it?
How can I enjoy a train set with different parts, nothing will match up," said Sheldon.
"You're welcome," sighed Leonard, as Amy placed a hand on his shoulder and said,"I think it's a great gift."
"What did you get Raj?" asked Bernadette.
"Nothing yet, I didn't know who my secret Santa was," Raj answered.
"I believe it was Sheldon," said Leonard.
Everyone turned to Sheldon.
"You did get a gift for Raj did you?"
"I wasn't expecting anything from him, so I didn't bother," Sheldon answered.
"Sheldon, how could you?" said Bernadette.
Just then, Barry Kripke came up to the gang's table and said showing off his wrist,"Hey guys.
Check out this weally sweet wist watch the head of human wesouwse gave me."
"Barry not a great time," said Howard, as he whsipered,"Sheldon didn't get a gift for Raj."
"Sheldon scwed Waj out of a pwesent, sowwy Koothwappli that weally sucks."
Barry then walked away.
"Raj sorry about what Sheldon," said Leonard, who always had to apologize for Sheldon's actions.
"That's OK you guys, I don't need a present.
I won't know where to put it or what to do with it," said Raj.
"What do you mean?"
"Buddy what's going on?" asked Howard.
Raj let out a huge sigh and said,"I didn't want to say this to spoil everyone's Christmas but I have some bad news.
My work visa has expired,meaning I can't work in the states anymore.
I tried to talk to the dean about all this week, but he's been busy at meetings, and today he just left to go on vacation.
So he didn't have a chance to update my visa, so come the first of the year, I have to go back to India."
"Oh no Raj, is this true?" asked Bernadette.
"I'm sorry to say it is true."
"I'm really sorry Raj."
"I'm so sorry Rajsh, is there anything we can do?" asked Amy.
"I'm afraid not, without the dean here I can't get my visa renewed," Raj answered.
Howard gripped Raj on the shoulder and said,"We'll think of something."
"Well this is putting a damper on the holidays," said Sheldon.
"Excuse me, this is coming from the guy who hates Christmas," said Leonard.
"Just because I hate Christmas, doesn't mean it has to be depressing for me."
"Sheldon, Raj is going through a hard situation here.
And no surprise you're thinking about yourself as always," said Howard.
"Do you mind if we leave?
My quessiness is acting up and I hate to vomit on Sheldon in front of everyone.
I prefer to do that in private," said Bernadette.
"My thoughts exactly.
It's bad enough Sheldon didn't get for Raj, but now this."
And with that, Raj,Howard,Bernadette, and Leonard got up from the table and left.
"Amy, you're staying right?" asked Sheldon.
"Have yourself a Merry Christmas Sheldon," said Amy, as she got up from the table and left, leaving Sheldon alone.
Later that evening, after Sheldon was finishing up work, or was rather kicked out by the cleaning crew so they could get their work done and be home for Christmas, he stopped by the gang's favorite Thai eatery and brought food(mostly his favorite items) and planned on giving it to everyone as a peace offering.
However, when Sheldon got to his and Leonard's apartment, there was nobody there.
"Leonard, Leonard?" Sheldon called out.
He then found a note by his computer that read.
"Sheldon,
Spending the night at Penny's
Don't bother going across the hall, we won't answer the door
Will be at Raj's tomorrow for Christmas
By the way, you're not invited.
Have a Merry Whatever
Leonard"
"More for me than.
Good thing I got all my favorites," said Sheldon.
And with that, Sheldon spend Christmas Eve eating Thai food and watching some Doctor Who, before calling it a night.
Sheldon changed into his green fannel colored pajamas, brushed his teeth and went to bed.
His sleep was soon inturupted when a glowing blue light flashed into his bedroom and a voice calling his name.
"Sheldon," said the voice.
