"And do what?" Sheldon demanded. "Sit on our asses while someone else does what's necessary? Don't glare at me for my language, Dad. I'm an adult. I appreciate how you raised me, but I'll speak as I please. I won't sit back and let someone else do what needs to be done, when I can do it."
"Don't you need to face your girlfriend's fiancée?" Lyden pressed.
"I-well, that's a different issue," Sheldon muttered. "Shlee will understand that figuring out what Jessica is up to is more important."
"There's something else, isn't there?" Shelly asked as she watched her father's face. "You know how strong we are together. Heck, you made sure we would be strong and properly trained as we grew up. I understand you not wanting to lose anyone else… I do. But there is something you're not telling us."
