1 00:00:01,552 --> 00:00:03,203 Previously, on "Young Sheldon"... 2 00:00:03,565 --> 00:00:04,605 What the hell's wrong 3 00:00:04,689 --> 00:00:05,934 - with you? - What is going on? 4 00:00:06,018 --> 00:00:07,632 He's dropping out of school! 5 00:00:07,716 --> 00:00:09,505 - What?! - It's not a big deal. 6 00:00:09,589 --> 00:00:11,958 You are finishing high school, end of discussion. 7 00:00:12,042 --> 00:00:14,169 - It's my life. - It's my house. 8 00:00:14,253 --> 00:00:16,585 If you don't go to school, you can't live here. 9 00:00:16,743 --> 00:00:18,817 Hold on. We are not kicking him out. 10 00:00:18,901 --> 00:00:20,231 The hell we're not. 11 00:00:20,315 --> 00:00:21,804 I'll pack right now. 12 00:00:21,893 --> 00:00:23,692 Stop. You don't have to go. 13 00:00:23,776 --> 00:00:26,796 Yes, he does. My house, my rules. 14 00:00:29,370 --> 00:00:30,868 I've always had a curious 15 00:00:30,952 --> 00:00:32,606 affinity for Laundromats. 16 00:00:32,690 --> 00:00:35,028 Perhaps it's the rows of mechanical devices 17 00:00:35,112 --> 00:00:36,801 dedicated to a cleaner world. 18 00:00:36,885 --> 00:00:38,949 Or maybe it's the hypnotic rotation 19 00:00:39,033 --> 00:00:41,707 of spinning clothes on their sudsy journey 20 00:00:41,791 --> 00:00:44,457 to a fluffy, stain-free future. 21 00:00:44,541 --> 00:00:46,312 Mmm, look at 'em. 22 00:00:46,736 --> 00:00:47,661 Where was I? 23 00:00:47,745 --> 00:00:49,528 Oh, yes. Laundromats. 24 00:00:49,612 --> 00:00:51,840 My meemaw also loved them, 25 00:00:51,924 --> 00:00:54,850 but for an entirely different reason. 26 00:01:00,844 --> 00:01:02,604 Banana, banana... 27 00:01:02,688 --> 00:01:04,231 Whoo! 28 00:01:05,360 --> 00:01:07,354 Personally, I don't care for bananas. 29 00:01:07,438 --> 00:01:09,004 It's a texture thing. 30 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:11,752 - There you go. - Oh, big night. 31 00:01:11,836 --> 00:01:12,916 Yep. 32 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:14,432 You can just put it on my tab. 33 00:01:14,516 --> 00:01:16,822 Actually, I'm gonna need you to cash out. 34 00:01:16,906 --> 00:01:20,150 - How come? - I'm, uh, fixin' to close up for good. 35 00:01:20,234 --> 00:01:21,681 What? Why? 36 00:01:21,765 --> 00:01:23,416 Gonna spend more time with the grandkids. 37 00:01:23,500 --> 00:01:25,408 I got grandkids, too. 38 00:01:25,492 --> 00:01:27,179 Why do you think I'm here so much? 39 00:01:28,054 --> 00:01:30,277 So who's gonna take over this place? 40 00:01:31,257 --> 00:01:33,808 Guess what, I'm buying a Laundromat. 41 00:01:34,906 --> 00:01:37,020 Uh, I don't know how to react. 42 00:01:37,104 --> 00:01:38,555 Is that good news? 43 00:01:38,639 --> 00:01:40,082 Oh, yeah. 44 00:01:40,991 --> 00:01:42,363 Laundromat. 45 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:44,465 Cool. 46 00:01:45,453 --> 00:01:48,431 ♪ Nobody else is stronger than I am ♪ 47 00:01:48,515 --> 00:01:51,266 ♪ Yesterday I moved a mountain 48 00:01:51,350 --> 00:01:53,884 ♪ I bet I could be your hero 49 00:01:53,968 --> 00:01:56,869 ♪ I am a mighty little man 50 00:01:56,953 --> 00:02:00,031 ♪ I am a mighty little man. ♪ *YOUNG SHELDON* 51 00:02:00,115 --> 00:02:01,633 *YOUNG SHELDON* Season 05 Episode 04 52 00:02:01,717 --> 00:02:03,550 Title: "Pish Posh and a Secret Back Room" Aired on: October 28, 2021. 53 00:02:04,148 --> 00:02:05,188 Fun fact... 54 00:02:05,272 --> 00:02:06,751 Did you know the knife goes on the right because 55 00:02:06,835 --> 00:02:07,836 it was the first utensil, 56 00:02:07,920 --> 00:02:09,489 and most people are right-handed? 57 00:02:09,601 --> 00:02:12,055 Did you know I set the table and no one said thank you? 58 00:02:12,139 --> 00:02:13,649 No one thanked me for my fun fact. 59 00:02:13,733 --> 00:02:15,663 You don't hear me complaining. 60 00:02:16,609 --> 00:02:17,793 Hey. 61 00:02:18,992 --> 00:02:20,425 What are you doing here? 62 00:02:21,062 --> 00:02:22,712 Just thought I could have dinner with y'all. 63 00:02:22,796 --> 00:02:24,056 Of course you can. 64 00:02:24,140 --> 00:02:25,988 I'm sorry, do you live here? 65 00:02:26,578 --> 00:02:27,447 Just forget it. 66 00:02:27,531 --> 00:02:29,009 - No. Stay. - Mary... 67 00:02:29,093 --> 00:02:31,004 He can have dinner with us. 68 00:02:32,078 --> 00:02:33,254 Fine. 69 00:02:33,772 --> 00:02:34,933 Sit. 70 00:02:35,460 --> 00:02:36,949 I'll get you a plate. 71 00:02:39,427 --> 00:02:41,844 So, doyou still live here? 72 00:02:41,928 --> 00:02:42,931 I don't know. 73 00:02:43,015 --> 00:02:44,384 Of course you do. 74 00:02:44,468 --> 00:02:45,330 You go back to school? 75 00:02:45,414 --> 00:02:46,501 No. 76 00:02:46,585 --> 00:02:47,962 It sounds like you don't live here. 77 00:02:48,046 --> 00:02:50,367 He's our son. We are not kicking him out. 78 00:02:50,451 --> 00:02:52,830 He wants to be an adult, he can pay for his own place. 79 00:02:52,914 --> 00:02:54,024 That was my plan. 80 00:02:54,108 --> 00:02:56,595 Okay, what if he pitches in here? 81 00:02:56,679 --> 00:02:57,961 Like what, rent? 82 00:02:58,045 --> 00:03:00,230 Yes. You would do that, right? 83 00:03:00,757 --> 00:03:01,791 I guess so. 84 00:03:01,875 --> 00:03:04,175 Sounds like someone needs a rental agreement. 85 00:03:04,259 --> 00:03:06,558 I'll go get my legal pad. 86 00:03:07,968 --> 00:03:11,246 Pay to live here? We don't even have a pool. 87 00:03:13,531 --> 00:03:14,595 So, 88 00:03:14,679 --> 00:03:17,485 there's a secret back room at the Laundromat 89 00:03:17,569 --> 00:03:19,449 - where you gamble? - Yeah. 90 00:03:19,795 --> 00:03:21,039 And you never told me? 91 00:03:21,123 --> 00:03:22,865 Well, this is how secrets work. 92 00:03:22,949 --> 00:03:24,910 Uh-huh. What else aren't you telling me? 93 00:03:24,994 --> 00:03:27,086 Let me explain secrets. 94 00:03:27,170 --> 00:03:30,121 Uh, okay, just give me a sense 95 00:03:30,304 --> 00:03:32,138 of how illegal this is. 96 00:03:32,234 --> 00:03:33,649 Who says it's illegal? 97 00:03:33,733 --> 00:03:35,181 Well, why is it a secret? 98 00:03:35,265 --> 00:03:36,922 Okay, it's illegal. 99 00:03:37,006 --> 00:03:39,322 But these places have been around for years. 100 00:03:39,406 --> 00:03:41,680 Nobody gets hurt, the cops don't care. 101 00:03:41,764 --> 00:03:44,016 I-I thought you liked being retired... 102 00:03:44,100 --> 00:03:45,673 now you want to be a business owner? 103 00:03:45,757 --> 00:03:48,548 It's not as much as fun as I make it look. 104 00:03:48,632 --> 00:03:50,199 Listen, 105 00:03:50,570 --> 00:03:52,258 I've been gambling my whole life 106 00:03:52,342 --> 00:03:54,222 and losing to the house. 107 00:03:54,452 --> 00:03:58,878 This is my chance to be the house. 108 00:03:59,977 --> 00:04:02,227 You go to prison, I ain't waitin' for you. 109 00:04:02,311 --> 00:04:05,496 You really have the energy to find a new girlfriend? 110 00:04:06,132 --> 00:04:07,542 I'll wait. 111 00:04:09,437 --> 00:04:11,165 Okay, so we've agreed on monthly rent. 112 00:04:11,249 --> 00:04:12,677 Should we talk utilities? 113 00:04:12,761 --> 00:04:14,378 Why do I got to pay for that stuff? 114 00:04:14,614 --> 00:04:16,666 'Cause you use them and they cost money. 115 00:04:16,750 --> 00:04:18,071 There are five of us in the house, 116 00:04:18,155 --> 00:04:20,379 so I suggest he pays 20%. 117 00:04:20,463 --> 00:04:22,602 Although he does take a long time drying that hair. 118 00:04:22,686 --> 00:04:23,822 20%'s fine. 119 00:04:23,906 --> 00:04:26,493 Hold on. It takes a whole lot more water 120 00:04:26,577 --> 00:04:27,470 to clean you than me. 121 00:04:27,554 --> 00:04:29,617 Hey, watch it. I don't have to let you live here. 122 00:04:29,701 --> 00:04:31,620 Let me? I'm paying for everything. 123 00:04:31,704 --> 00:04:32,993 You gonna charge me for food, too? 124 00:04:33,077 --> 00:04:34,430 Mm, it's not the worst idea. 125 00:04:34,514 --> 00:04:35,376 You know what? 126 00:04:35,460 --> 00:04:36,939 Maybe I shouldn't be in this house. 127 00:04:37,023 --> 00:04:38,245 You said it, not me. 128 00:04:38,329 --> 00:04:39,938 He doesn't have to pay for food. 129 00:04:40,022 --> 00:04:41,628 Meemaw does eat here for free. 130 00:04:41,712 --> 00:04:43,242 That's a separate problem. 131 00:04:43,326 --> 00:04:45,917 What if Georgie moves into the garage? 132 00:04:46,326 --> 00:04:47,892 Why? You'd still be around, 133 00:04:47,976 --> 00:04:49,360 so Mom's happy, but you'd be 134 00:04:49,444 --> 00:04:51,059 out of the house, so Dad's happy. 135 00:04:51,733 --> 00:04:54,046 That could work. What do you say? 136 00:04:55,038 --> 00:04:56,422 Done.- Done. 137 00:04:56,506 --> 00:04:57,960 - Hold on. - All my trains 138 00:04:58,044 --> 00:04:59,782 and science equipment are in the garage. 139 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:00,702 Where would they go? 140 00:05:00,786 --> 00:05:02,087 Easy. I take Georgie's room. 141 00:05:02,171 --> 00:05:03,814 All your crap goes in your room. 142 00:05:03,898 --> 00:05:05,969 That's a big change. I need to think about this. 143 00:05:06,053 --> 00:05:07,146 Mom? 144 00:05:07,230 --> 00:05:09,267 Honey, it does make sense. 145 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:11,278 You two are getting older. 146 00:05:11,362 --> 00:05:12,852 I don't even have hair on my legs yet. 147 00:05:12,936 --> 00:05:13,703 What's the rush? 148 00:05:13,787 --> 00:05:15,489 Let's just put this down for a few days. 149 00:05:15,573 --> 00:05:17,711 Why? 'Cause you don't want to hear him complain? 150 00:05:17,882 --> 00:05:18,988 Bingo. 151 00:05:25,063 --> 00:05:26,162 Hey, Dale. 152 00:05:26,246 --> 00:05:27,305 Hey, Jake. 153 00:05:27,389 --> 00:05:29,818 - Good to see you. - Hey, thanks for coming out. 154 00:05:29,902 --> 00:05:32,027 My pleasure. Could I get a beer? 155 00:05:32,783 --> 00:05:34,823 You arrest anybody fun lately? 156 00:05:34,907 --> 00:05:36,072 A party clown. 157 00:05:36,156 --> 00:05:38,636 But what he was doing was not fun. 158 00:05:38,991 --> 00:05:40,183 Do I want to know? 159 00:05:40,437 --> 00:05:41,813 Not if you want to sleep tonight. 160 00:05:41,897 --> 00:05:42,987 Huh. 161 00:05:43,132 --> 00:05:44,180 What's up with you? 162 00:05:44,264 --> 00:05:45,508 Still dating that Connie? 163 00:05:45,592 --> 00:05:47,003 Yeah. Oh, yeah. 164 00:05:47,087 --> 00:05:49,226 Actually, that's what I wanted to talk to you about. 165 00:05:49,329 --> 00:05:51,861 Oh-oh. I can check into things, 166 00:05:51,945 --> 00:05:54,961 but if you think she's lying, she probably is. 167 00:05:55,045 --> 00:05:56,616 No, no, that's not it. 168 00:05:56,700 --> 00:05:59,113 Oh. Well, still good life advice. 169 00:05:59,413 --> 00:06:01,164 Well, what do you know 170 00:06:01,248 --> 00:06:03,865 about these backroom slot machine places? 171 00:06:04,233 --> 00:06:07,071 Why? You thinking of putting one in your store? 172 00:06:07,155 --> 00:06:08,164 No. Uh-uh. 173 00:06:08,248 --> 00:06:10,681 No, actually, I'm asking for Connie, 174 00:06:10,765 --> 00:06:12,077 'cause he's kind of interested. 175 00:06:12,161 --> 00:06:14,378 Hmm. Those places are harmless. 176 00:06:14,462 --> 00:06:15,591 We look the other way. 177 00:06:15,675 --> 00:06:17,024 Well, that's good to know. 178 00:06:17,699 --> 00:06:20,344 So what other laws are okay to break? 179 00:06:20,685 --> 00:06:23,172 Not hiding drugs in your keister. 180 00:06:23,425 --> 00:06:24,876 What was that clown thinking? 181 00:06:25,764 --> 00:06:28,077 When they found it, did confetti shoot out? 182 00:06:31,098 --> 00:06:33,435 Sheldon, come on, I need my own space. 183 00:06:33,519 --> 00:06:35,084 But we've always shared a room. 184 00:06:35,168 --> 00:06:36,529 I'm a young lady now. 185 00:06:36,613 --> 00:06:37,923 You seem the same to me. 186 00:06:38,007 --> 00:06:39,662 I have a training bra. 187 00:06:39,746 --> 00:06:42,040 When you complete your training, get back to me. 188 00:06:42,473 --> 00:06:44,461 You know you want privacy, too. 189 00:06:45,629 --> 00:06:46,639 I suppose it would be nice 190 00:06:46,723 --> 00:06:48,951 to have all my trains and science equipment in here. 191 00:06:49,035 --> 00:06:50,719 Great. It's settled. 192 00:06:51,825 --> 00:06:53,811 It would be like my Fortress of Solitude. 193 00:06:53,895 --> 00:06:54,993 Good for you. 194 00:06:55,128 --> 00:06:57,204 Or my Bat Cave. Shh! 195 00:06:57,792 --> 00:06:59,444 Although I don't care for caves. 196 00:06:59,528 --> 00:07:00,648 Or bats. 197 00:07:00,732 --> 00:07:02,127 I suppose Fortress of Solitude... 198 00:07:02,211 --> 00:07:03,844 I'm gonna choke you with my bra. 199 00:07:03,953 --> 00:07:05,043 Good night. 200 00:07:15,059 --> 00:07:16,250 Want some help? 201 00:07:16,632 --> 00:07:17,878 You gonna charge me money? 202 00:07:17,962 --> 00:07:19,211 Never mind. 203 00:07:35,489 --> 00:07:37,373 Any chance this could wait till halftime? 204 00:07:37,457 --> 00:07:39,055 I'll be done in a second. 205 00:07:48,523 --> 00:07:49,788 Touchdown! 206 00:07:52,811 --> 00:07:54,530 - What are you doing? - Moving my stuff. 207 00:07:54,614 --> 00:07:56,555 But we haven't discussed who gets what yet. 208 00:07:56,760 --> 00:07:59,446 I get my stuff. You get your stuff. Done. 209 00:07:59,778 --> 00:08:01,084 There's community property. 210 00:08:01,168 --> 00:08:03,053 We've lived together for over ten years. 211 00:08:03,137 --> 00:08:05,177 In some states, we'd be considered married. 212 00:08:05,309 --> 00:08:06,598 - Gross. - I don't make the rules. 213 00:08:06,682 --> 00:08:07,891 I just know them all. 214 00:08:08,627 --> 00:08:10,139 What do I have to do to get this over with? 215 00:08:10,223 --> 00:08:12,459 We just need to agree upon who gets which items. 216 00:08:12,543 --> 00:08:13,506 Fine. 217 00:08:13,590 --> 00:08:16,891 As my farewell gift to you, let's do your dumb thing. 218 00:08:17,035 --> 00:08:18,866 See, when you're mean and nice at the same time, 219 00:08:18,950 --> 00:08:19,834 it's confusing. 220 00:08:19,918 --> 00:08:21,047 Too bad, doofus. 221 00:08:21,131 --> 00:08:22,657 Better, thank you. 222 00:08:24,486 --> 00:08:26,762 Okay, thanks. I'll see you in a bit. 223 00:08:26,846 --> 00:08:30,025 Chet's gonna swing by and finalize the deal. 224 00:08:30,109 --> 00:08:31,480 Wait, he's coming over here? 225 00:08:31,564 --> 00:08:32,715 Yeah. Why? 226 00:08:32,799 --> 00:08:35,613 Well, this is a very shady transaction. 227 00:08:35,697 --> 00:08:38,379 I mean, it should be taking place under a bridge 228 00:08:38,463 --> 00:08:40,449 or in a parking lot somewhere. 229 00:08:40,533 --> 00:08:42,972 I'm handing him a cashier's check. 230 00:08:43,056 --> 00:08:44,668 He's giving me the keys. 231 00:08:44,752 --> 00:08:46,316 He's gonna know where you live. 232 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:49,035 I'm in the phone book. I'm not hard to find. 233 00:08:49,119 --> 00:08:50,402 Well, what if he grabs the check 234 00:08:50,486 --> 00:08:52,436 and just skedaddles out of here? 235 00:08:52,533 --> 00:08:53,526 He's our age. 236 00:08:53,610 --> 00:08:55,871 He isn't skedaddling anywhere. 237 00:08:55,955 --> 00:08:57,467 Ah, whatever you say. 238 00:08:57,766 --> 00:08:59,869 Are you disappointed this isn't more like 239 00:08:59,953 --> 00:09:01,269 some old cop show? 240 00:09:01,353 --> 00:09:03,058 I loved Rockford Files. 241 00:09:03,142 --> 00:09:05,402 Well, I tell you what, when he gets here, 242 00:09:05,486 --> 00:09:06,686 you're my muscle. 243 00:09:07,252 --> 00:09:10,230 If anything goes sideways, you jump in. 244 00:09:10,314 --> 00:09:12,443 See, now you're talking. 245 00:09:12,852 --> 00:09:15,186 I'll stand behind you and I'll crack my knuckles. 246 00:09:15,361 --> 00:09:16,715 With your arthritis? 247 00:09:16,799 --> 00:09:18,865 It's only bad when it rains. 248 00:09:20,290 --> 00:09:23,396 Next, one Timex brand alarm clock. 249 00:09:24,002 --> 00:09:25,080 It's yours. 250 00:09:25,164 --> 00:09:27,701 Are you sure? It has a stylish faux-wood finish. 251 00:09:27,939 --> 00:09:29,783 - Fine, I'll take it. - Aw. 252 00:09:30,041 --> 00:09:31,943 - So you want it? - Yes. 253 00:09:32,119 --> 00:09:34,006 - It's yours. - Thank you. 254 00:09:35,859 --> 00:09:39,592 Next, one useful yet educational map of the world trash can. 255 00:09:39,777 --> 00:09:41,089 I know what you're doing. 256 00:09:41,431 --> 00:09:43,058 Yes, I'm being thorough about these things 257 00:09:43,142 --> 00:09:44,504 so we don't fight about them down the line. 258 00:09:44,588 --> 00:09:45,988 What you're doing is dragging this out 259 00:09:46,072 --> 00:09:47,644 because you don't want me to leave. 260 00:09:47,728 --> 00:09:49,426 - No, I'm not. - Yes, you are. 261 00:09:49,510 --> 00:09:51,754 Do you know the phrase "pish posh"? 262 00:09:51,838 --> 00:09:53,668 No, and I don't want to. 263 00:09:53,752 --> 00:09:55,082 It's British, and it's used 264 00:09:55,166 --> 00:09:56,918 when someone's opinions are absurd. 265 00:09:57,002 --> 00:09:58,913 And you're forcing me to use it. 266 00:09:59,119 --> 00:10:00,514 Pish posh! 267 00:10:01,504 --> 00:10:02,613 Or, more authentically, 268 00:10:02,697 --> 00:10:03,676 pish posh! 269 00:10:03,760 --> 00:10:04,949 I'm done. 270 00:10:05,088 --> 00:10:07,269 I know what's mine, and I'm taking it. 271 00:10:07,353 --> 00:10:08,819 One day she said the same thing 272 00:10:08,903 --> 00:10:10,476 to her first husband. 273 00:10:10,635 --> 00:10:13,240 I like to think I prepared her for that moment. 274 00:10:14,652 --> 00:10:17,660 So I'm thinking dark red, like a speakeasy. 275 00:10:17,744 --> 00:10:20,089 And maybe a little bar in the corner. 276 00:10:20,173 --> 00:10:21,637 Well, you're gonna need a liquor license. 277 00:10:21,721 --> 00:10:24,488 Oh, right. 'Cause I don't want to break the law 278 00:10:24,572 --> 00:10:27,319 in my illegal gambling room. 279 00:10:27,408 --> 00:10:30,855 Over here is my bedroom area, for sleeping and whatnot. 280 00:10:30,939 --> 00:10:31,987 That's my gym. 281 00:10:32,071 --> 00:10:34,604 And last but not least, kitchen and bathroom. 282 00:10:34,688 --> 00:10:37,761 Georgie, do not use that sink as a bathroom. 283 00:10:37,845 --> 00:10:39,910 Relax. Just number one. 284 00:10:42,744 --> 00:10:43,855 There you go. 285 00:10:43,939 --> 00:10:45,824 Okay, these posters go on that wall. 286 00:10:45,908 --> 00:10:47,287 That poster goes over the bed. 287 00:10:47,766 --> 00:10:49,228 I'm not your moving man. 288 00:10:49,658 --> 00:10:51,517 You're right, I'm growing up. 289 00:10:51,900 --> 00:10:54,428 Guess I can't be Daddy's little girl forever. 290 00:10:56,416 --> 00:10:57,808 Which one goes over the bed? 291 00:10:57,892 --> 00:10:59,046 Um, New Kids. 292 00:10:59,135 --> 00:11:01,832 First thing I'm gonna do is get better chairs. 293 00:11:01,916 --> 00:11:03,048 If people are comfy, 294 00:11:03,132 --> 00:11:05,137 they'll stay longer and spend more. 295 00:11:05,221 --> 00:11:07,274 Well, what if it's someone's lucky chair? 296 00:11:07,358 --> 00:11:09,933 They're gambling in the back of a Laundromat. 297 00:11:10,171 --> 00:11:12,407 Does that sound lucky to you? 298 00:11:12,515 --> 00:11:14,595 I'm thinking I'll put the flag over that window 299 00:11:14,679 --> 00:11:15,822 for, you know, privacy. 300 00:11:15,906 --> 00:11:18,252 If you want, I could sew some curtains, 301 00:11:18,336 --> 00:11:19,509 make it look homey. 302 00:11:19,593 --> 00:11:22,058 Nice. Girls will eat that up. 303 00:11:22,166 --> 00:11:23,475 Flag is fine. 304 00:11:37,288 --> 00:11:40,123 - Well, you been busy. - Yes. 305 00:11:40,695 --> 00:11:43,205 - You get this in here all by yourself? - Yes. 306 00:11:43,289 --> 00:11:44,243 How? 307 00:11:44,327 --> 00:11:45,465 Science. 308 00:11:46,140 --> 00:11:47,212 Well, it looks good. 309 00:11:47,296 --> 00:11:49,579 I know. Now trains will be the last thing I see 310 00:11:49,663 --> 00:11:50,587 before I go to sleep, and 311 00:11:50,671 --> 00:11:52,189 the first thing I see when I wake up. 312 00:11:52,273 --> 00:11:53,275 Great. 313 00:11:53,359 --> 00:11:54,814 If I stir in the middle of the night, 314 00:11:54,898 --> 00:11:56,329 you know what I'll see? 315 00:11:56,413 --> 00:11:58,469 - Trains? - Trains. 316 00:12:00,968 --> 00:12:04,381 Well... as long as you're happy. 317 00:12:04,533 --> 00:12:05,638 Oh, I'm happy. 318 00:12:12,749 --> 00:12:13,936 Hey. 319 00:12:14,125 --> 00:12:16,072 You might want to check in on Sheldon. 320 00:12:16,156 --> 00:12:17,389 Is he okay? 321 00:12:17,572 --> 00:12:19,308 Well, he was smiling. 322 00:12:19,392 --> 00:12:21,248 Smiling how? 323 00:12:23,223 --> 00:12:24,561 Oh, boy. 324 00:12:29,221 --> 00:12:31,035 Hey. Dinner's ready. 325 00:12:31,119 --> 00:12:33,225 I'll eat later. I have to finish this. 326 00:12:35,377 --> 00:12:38,897 I made spaghetti with hot dogs cut up in it. 327 00:12:39,041 --> 00:12:41,254 I even made sure that every piece is 328 00:12:41,338 --> 00:12:43,230 the exact same size. 329 00:12:43,314 --> 00:12:44,957 Some things are more important than the width 330 00:12:45,041 --> 00:12:46,584 of a hot dog slice. 331 00:12:47,009 --> 00:12:48,834 And I wish I'd known that sooner. 332 00:12:49,408 --> 00:12:51,504 So, you okay? 333 00:12:51,588 --> 00:12:53,229 Why wouldn't I be okay? 334 00:12:53,313 --> 00:12:56,394 Well, there's a lot of change going on. 335 00:12:56,478 --> 00:12:58,147 I know that's not your favorite. 336 00:12:58,462 --> 00:13:00,191 Where is that railroad crossing? 337 00:13:00,275 --> 00:13:01,706 Would you like to eat in here? 338 00:13:01,790 --> 00:13:02,840 I'll make you a plate. 339 00:13:02,924 --> 00:13:04,035 I have to find that sign. 340 00:13:04,119 --> 00:13:05,826 It should be in this box. Where is it? 341 00:13:11,416 --> 00:13:13,225 I can't find my railroad crossing sign. 342 00:13:13,309 --> 00:13:14,965 Hey, how about knocking? 343 00:13:15,049 --> 00:13:16,837 Sorry, I've never had to knock on that door before. 344 00:13:16,921 --> 00:13:18,189 Well, now you do. 345 00:13:18,385 --> 00:13:19,996 I need the crossing sign 346 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:21,560 for my train set. Have you seen it? 347 00:13:21,939 --> 00:13:24,225 No, and I've got company coming soon. 348 00:13:24,541 --> 00:13:26,238 Perfect. An extra set of eyes will be helpful. 349 00:13:26,322 --> 00:13:28,027 It's a girl, and you need to get out of here. 350 00:13:28,111 --> 00:13:30,066 I'm not leaving until I find it. 351 00:13:30,150 --> 00:13:31,894 Is this really about some dumb sign, 352 00:13:31,978 --> 00:13:34,443 or is about you being scared to have a room to yourself? 353 00:13:34,939 --> 00:13:36,612 That sign has been there for as long as 354 00:13:36,696 --> 00:13:38,056 I've had that railroad set. 355 00:13:38,140 --> 00:13:40,894 It may seem insignificant to you, but I need it. 356 00:13:40,978 --> 00:13:42,950 Everyone only cares about themselves. 357 00:13:43,034 --> 00:13:44,518 You're happy because you got the garage, 358 00:13:44,602 --> 00:13:46,042 Missy's happy because she has her own room, 359 00:13:46,126 --> 00:13:48,459 but no one cares about my problems. 360 00:13:48,994 --> 00:13:50,131 I'll help you look. 361 00:13:50,215 --> 00:13:51,701 Just forget it. 362 00:13:54,350 --> 00:13:55,550 As I struggled, 363 00:13:55,634 --> 00:13:57,378 my meemaw began to realize 364 00:13:57,462 --> 00:13:59,238 the problem with running a gambling den 365 00:13:59,322 --> 00:14:01,011 in the back of a Laundromat was 366 00:14:01,095 --> 00:14:02,883 it's still connected to a Laundromat. 367 00:14:02,967 --> 00:14:05,472 I put five pairs of undies in here, 368 00:14:05,556 --> 00:14:06,714 and now there are four. 369 00:14:06,798 --> 00:14:08,587 Your machine ate my undies. 370 00:14:08,671 --> 00:14:10,910 There's a lost and found box right over there in the corner. 371 00:14:10,994 --> 00:14:11,848 Just take all you want. 372 00:14:11,932 --> 00:14:14,441 I don't want a stranger's undies. 373 00:14:14,525 --> 00:14:17,057 Then let's find your precious undies. 374 00:14:17,141 --> 00:14:20,059 Look how many rhinestones fell off in the dryer. 375 00:14:21,718 --> 00:14:24,205 It says right here "do not tumble dry." 376 00:14:24,293 --> 00:14:26,388 No label's gonna tell me what to do. 377 00:14:26,486 --> 00:14:29,198 I am not in the mood for Texas right now. 378 00:14:29,282 --> 00:14:30,574 What do you want from me? 379 00:14:30,658 --> 00:14:32,826 Well, what size is yours? 380 00:14:33,607 --> 00:14:34,872 No! 381 00:14:48,955 --> 00:14:51,209 Finally the fun begins. 382 00:14:55,417 --> 00:14:56,638 What's going on? 383 00:14:57,500 --> 00:15:00,160 Are you Connie Tucker? 384 00:15:00,984 --> 00:15:02,511 Well, this sucks. 385 00:15:13,583 --> 00:15:15,119 Next stop, Medford. 386 00:15:15,293 --> 00:15:17,656 That won't be necessary. Keep going. 387 00:15:17,740 --> 00:15:19,853 But, sir, your family's waiting to board. 388 00:15:19,937 --> 00:15:21,587 I'm aware. Drive on. 389 00:15:21,958 --> 00:15:23,007 But, sir... 390 00:15:23,091 --> 00:15:24,921 I don't need them. I'm fine on my own. 391 00:15:25,005 --> 00:15:27,033 Do not stop this train. 392 00:15:34,319 --> 00:15:36,672 - Turn it off. - No. 393 00:15:36,756 --> 00:15:39,240 I've been listening to it for an hour; turn it off. 394 00:15:39,324 --> 00:15:41,525 It's my room, I can do what I want. 395 00:15:41,630 --> 00:15:43,766 Oh, really? Let's see how you like it. 396 00:15:43,850 --> 00:15:46,247 ♪ All for love 397 00:15:46,331 --> 00:15:48,118 ♪ I love it when we're together ♪ 398 00:15:48,202 --> 00:15:51,081 ♪ Girl, I need you forever... 399 00:15:53,872 --> 00:15:55,241 What the hell's going on?! 400 00:15:55,325 --> 00:15:57,085 Missy's trying to annoy me. 401 00:15:57,169 --> 00:15:59,350 'Cause he won't turn his stupid train off. 402 00:15:59,434 --> 00:16:01,958 You two are unbelievable. Everything off. 403 00:16:02,042 --> 00:16:03,830 - But he started it. - Now! 404 00:16:03,914 --> 00:16:07,163 ♪ Knight in shining armor, I will be your... ♪ 405 00:16:07,247 --> 00:16:10,837 I thought y'all looked the other way. 406 00:16:10,921 --> 00:16:13,515 We do, but I'm running for sheriff, 407 00:16:13,599 --> 00:16:15,694 and this will make my campaign pop. 408 00:16:15,778 --> 00:16:17,829 But you and Dale are buddies. 409 00:16:18,497 --> 00:16:20,322 That's why I'm not arresting you. 410 00:16:20,950 --> 00:16:23,153 Hey, get one with me in it. 411 00:16:28,990 --> 00:16:30,160 So you gonna sell the place? 412 00:16:30,244 --> 00:16:31,334 No. 413 00:16:32,264 --> 00:16:34,920 Instead of crime boss, you're gonna be 414 00:16:35,004 --> 00:16:36,166 a laundry boss. 415 00:16:36,250 --> 00:16:37,820 Well, I guess that's just as cool. 416 00:16:37,904 --> 00:16:39,912 I'm gonna open my game room. 417 00:16:40,560 --> 00:16:41,577 How? 418 00:16:41,661 --> 00:16:42,931 I don't know. 419 00:16:43,466 --> 00:16:44,740 Move to a new location? 420 00:16:44,824 --> 00:16:46,189 I don't know! 421 00:16:46,724 --> 00:16:47,772 What about the Laundromat? 422 00:16:47,856 --> 00:16:50,267 Keep asking questions, see what happens. 423 00:16:51,161 --> 00:16:53,369 - Last one. - What? 424 00:16:54,145 --> 00:16:56,095 How'd you get so pretty? 425 00:16:57,943 --> 00:16:59,322 I hate you. 426 00:17:00,732 --> 00:17:02,556 I like you. 427 00:17:07,560 --> 00:17:08,906 There were plenty of reasons 428 00:17:08,990 --> 00:17:11,259 to be happy my sister moved out. 429 00:17:11,544 --> 00:17:14,947 She snored, she teased me. 430 00:17:15,477 --> 00:17:17,790 She left her dirty clothes everywhere. 431 00:17:21,169 --> 00:17:23,525 Clearly, I was better off without her. 432 00:17:32,058 --> 00:17:33,543 Can I sleep on your floor? 433 00:17:34,265 --> 00:17:35,673 Come on. 434 00:17:42,435 --> 00:17:44,155 I eventually made my peace 435 00:17:44,239 --> 00:17:45,999 with having a room to myself. 436 00:17:46,083 --> 00:17:48,054 And I was never truly alone, 437 00:17:48,138 --> 00:17:49,905 thanks to my science posse: 438 00:17:49,989 --> 00:17:53,165 Stephen, Albert, Richard and Arthur. 439 00:17:53,700 --> 00:17:55,543 But for those times when I did need 440 00:17:55,627 --> 00:17:57,106 to communicate with Missy, 441 00:17:57,190 --> 00:17:58,460 we had a system. 442 00:18:04,797 --> 00:18:06,713 - What? - Just testing the 443 00:18:06,797 --> 00:18:08,748 - system. - You tested it yesterday. 444 00:18:08,832 --> 00:18:11,798 Just because it worked yesterday doesn't mean it's working today. 445 00:18:12,071 --> 00:18:14,161 It's working. Good night. 446 00:18:14,261 --> 00:18:15,942 Good night. Sleep tight. 447 00:18:23,157 --> 00:18:23,970 What? 448 00:18:24,054 --> 00:18:25,846 Did you know when people say "sleep tight," 449 00:18:25,930 --> 00:18:27,581 they're referring to when beds were made of ropes, 450 00:18:27,665 --> 00:18:29,291 and the tighter the rope, the more comfortable 451 00:18:29,375 --> 00:18:31,467 - the bed was to sleep on? - Cool. 452 00:18:31,551 --> 00:18:32,677 Bye. 453 00:18:33,293 --> 00:18:35,255 My sister wasn't always a fan 454 00:18:35,339 --> 00:18:38,612 of my informative tidbits, so I didn't tell her 455 00:18:38,696 --> 00:18:41,057 that the entire phrase, "Good night, sleep tight, 456 00:18:41,141 --> 00:18:43,236 don't let the bedbugs bite" is actually 457 00:18:43,320 --> 00:18:46,143 from the 1896 book What They Say in New England: 458 00:18:46,227 --> 00:18:49,200 A Book of Signs, Sayings, and Superstitions. 459 00:18:49,813 --> 00:18:50,967 Until I told her. 460 00:18:52,937 --> 00:18:54,095 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 461 00:18:54,179 --> 00:18:55,669 Subtitles Synchronized by srjanapala