Heres hoping Chuck Lorre puts a littlebazingain the budding relationship of Dr. Alfred Hofstadter and Mary Cooper.

Can you imagine the possibilities if Leonard and Sheldon are half-brothers?

If they are related by marriage, do you think Sheldon will let Leonard sit in his spot?

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Or whistle in the apartment?

Will the roommate agreement evolve into something conducive to siblings?

Before I geek out further on fan-fiction ideas, lets back up to the beginning of the relationship.

So far, Mary is the only confirmed attendee.

When Beverly finds out that Leonard invited his father to the celebration without consulting her, shes outraged.

Who cares that she was cold, emasculating, and hadnt touched him in years?

Alfred had an affair!

Mary clasps her Crucifix and purse full of garlic.

(Does garlic work on atheists as well as vampires?)

Beverly remains ice cold until Alfred calls her a hateful shrew.

Ah, family gatherings.

Isnt cutting tension with a knife super fun?

Is this a coincidence?

Or is the government watching?

Just in case, God bless America!

Howard is nervous that the government is going to take over the project.

If he refuses, he will be wiped out.

What happens inAvatar,Jurassic World, andE.T.?

The military shows up, and the scientists disappear!

No one at the university or Channel 4 news can help them now.

The paranoia grows when Howard, Bernadette, and Raj head out to meet the others at the restaurant.

Howard is convinced hes being followed, which is actually true.

Clearly this is another way the government is determined to hold him down.

Back at the restaurant, Mary and Alfred continue the tete-a-tete they began in the car ride over.

Even though Alfred is an anthropologist, he admires Marys faith.

He shares a story about how he prayed really hard for Beverly to turn into a pillar of salt.

Beverly peppers insults his way, reminding everyone at the table the Alfred is broke.

After moving on to Marys inadequacies, Alfred excuses himself from the festivities.

Theoretical Laughter

Penny:Your mom gave me a hug!

Leonard:Did she think you were choking?

Penny:This is so funny.

I never thought my second marriage would be to you.

Howard:If we object to the military taking over, we disappear.

Like everyAmerican Idolwinner since season 4.