See, Mary, that's the best part.
There's no poking and prodding.
Plus, you know how much Sheldon loves puzzles and tests.
I'm not sure.
Think about the money.
50 bucks an hour, four or five hours a week, that's more than our mortgage.
I know, I know.
But Sheldon's already self-conscious about being different from other kids.
I worry how this might affect him.
You're being too protective.
He's a rock.
A rock?
Are we raising the same child?
And what about Missy?
Aren't these tests going to make her feel bad that she's not as smart as Sheldon?
I'm not as smart as Sheldon.
Doesn't make me feel bad.
And we can put the money aside for their college education.
That's a good point.
It's a great point.
I don't have to tell you.
Times are changing.
Kids are pitching in.
Like that Webster kid on TV.
He's making buckets of money for his parents.
Well, I suppose we could give it a try.
There you go.
I'll call surgery.
Tell him we're in.
Maybe I'm getting a fishing boat.
So, Sheldon, Missy, you got some exciting news.
Georgie took a bath?
No.
How come I don't get exciting news?
It isn't about you.
But after dinner, why don't you go rinse off?
So what's up?
Well, a couple of scientists at the college where Dr Sturgis teaches are doing a research study on twins.
They want to meet you guys, ask you some questions.
Oh, boy, a research study.
Will they give us written tests?
Yeah, I think so.
Oh, boy.
Now, you don't have to do this if you don't want to.
It's purely volunteer.
I don't want to do it.
Why not?
They probably just want to find out why you're so smart and I'm just average.
Average?
That's a little generous.
Why don't they want to test me?
Georgie, not now.
Because I'm available.
Listen, why don't we just go there this Saturday and give it a try?
And if you don't like it, we don't have to do it again.
Or they'll love it, and they'll do it till they're 18, 19 years old.
I already love it.
My man.
Missy?
I believe there might be a Dairy Queen on the way there.
Can I get an Oreo Blizzard?
You know what I think?
I think you're smarter than him.
Not like what this study is doing to Shelton.
What are you talking about?
He had a great time.
All the way home, all he could talk about is how that doctor thought he was so smart.
It's not healthy.
Would it make you feel any better if I told you how much money we made today?
No, it would not.
$300.
Really?
Cash.
Okay, well, still, I'm not interested in profiting off my children.
You see, honey, the answer to you and I are very different.
You are an insightful young lady.
I don't know what that means, but thank you.
It means perceptive.
You see things most people miss.
My name is Missy.
Go figure.
Have you always been that way?
I guess so.
I think when you're on your own a lot, you get good at saying that kind of stuff.
Really?
My dad does football with my older brother, so they're like a team.
And my mom and Meemaw spend all their time fussing over Sheldon, so they're like a team, too.
So no one's on your team?
Nope.
It's just me.
Lord.
Hey, what's up with you and Dr. Pillsbury?
Dr. Pilsen?
I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, you can't say because we're on camera.
A little late for me to start cooking.
Why don't we stop somewhere for dinner?
Really?
The five of us?
It's kind of pricey.
Would you rather buy a fishing boat?
You're a blabbermouth, you know that?
Missy, we're going to eat in a restaurant.
Where would you like to go?
I get to pick?
Mm-hmm.
Why don't I get to pick?
Because your sister's getting to pick.
It's not just about you in this house.
What do you think, baby?
I pick red lobster.
You got it.
Damn.
Eggles are for damn.
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