Neighbor Dilemma (The Big Bang Theory x Male OC) (LGBT)

VI - The Propinquity Spectrum

INT. APARTMENT 4A - NIGHT

Sheldon is sitting at his desk, his laptop open and several documents spread out in front of him. He's furiously typing away, conducting deep research on Rafael. Leonard, Howard, and Rajesh are sitting on the couch, watching him with a mix of curiosity and amusement.

Leonard: Sheldon, what exactly are you doing?

Sheldon: I'm conducting a thorough analysis of Rafael's dating spectrum. His impressive physique and charming demeanor have piqued my scientific curiosity. I need to understand his romantic patterns and frequency of coitus.

Howard: (snickering) Sheldon, you can't just ask someone about their sex life.

Rajesh: Yeah, that's a little invasive, don't you think?

Sheldon: Nonsense. It's for science. And besides, Rafael seems like an open book. He might be willing to share.

Leonard: (sighing) Here we go again. Let's try to be subtle this time, okay?

INT. APARTMENT 4A - LATER

The girls have joined the guys, intrigued by Sheldon's latest experiment. Penny, Amy, and Bernadette are sitting around the table, joking and making guesses about Rafael's love life.

Penny: So, how many girlfriends do we think Rafael has had?

Amy: Based on his looks and charm, I'd say quite a few.

Bernadette: I bet he's a romantic. Probably a lot of relationships.

Sheldon: (interrupting) That's what I'm trying to quantify. His romantic history could provide valuable data.

Leonard: And how do you plan to ask him without coming off as creepy?

Sheldon: I have a carefully crafted set of questions that will guide him to reveal his romantic history naturally.

Howard: This should be good. What's the first question?

Sheldon: (reading from his list) "Rafael, in the pursuit of understanding human behavioral patterns, could you share your average frequency of coitus per month?"

Rajesh: (laughing) Yeah, that's subtle.

Penny: Why don't you just try getting to know him better? He might open up on his own.

Amy: Agreed. People are more likely to share personal details when they feel comfortable and not interrogated.

INT. CALTECH CAFETERIA - NEXT DAY

The gang is back at Caltech, hanging out in the cafeteria. Rafael joins them, sitting down with his lunch. Sheldon is trying to act casual, which is not very convincing.

Sheldon: Rafael, as a fellow level-headed individual same as mine, I'm curious about your personal life. Specifically, your romantic endeavors.

Rafael: (chuckling) That's a pretty direct question, Sheldon.

Leonard: (trying to smooth things over) What Sheldon means is, we're just trying to get to know you better.

Howard: Yeah, you know, like, what's your type?

Rafael: (smiling) I see what you're getting at. Well, if you must know, I'm in a relationship.

Rajesh: (trying to be subtle) Oh, that's great! How is she? Is she as beautiful as you?

Rafael: Actually it's a He, Boyfriend. His name is David. We've been together for a couple of years now.

The table goes silent for a moment, processing the information. Sheldon looks both surprised and intrigued.

Sheldon: This is a great addition to my data and fascinating observation to remember with. And how did you two converge?

Rafael: At a rock climbing gym. We both reached the top at the same time and started talking. The rest is history.

Howard : The only thing I could climb is a mini ladder, even that I can't reach it properly.

Sheldon: Rafael, please tell me if it offends you? May I know your sexual orientation? And how many coi-(Leonard covered Sheldon's mouth)

Leonard: I'm sorry about him, he's been too direct ever since he jugged a Nesquik this morning.

Rafael: (chuckling) It's fine, I'm bisexual so you know they say, I go both ways and regarding about coitus (chuckling), I keep it a minimum 2 per month except if it's a special day. (Sheldon wrote it in his notebook and Leonard removed his hands)

Howard: (whispering to Leonard) Well, this is unexpected.

Leonard: (whispering back) Yeah, but good for him and also for Raj, he won't get overshadowed for being single.

Rajesh: Here I thought I'm gonna have a single buddy but back to regular programming.

Sheldon: This is a remarkable twist. It adds a whole new layer to my research.

Howard: (teasing) You mean your snooping?

Sheldon: Call it what you will. The pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds.

INT. APARTMENT 4A - NIGHT - LATER

The gang continues to talk, now more interested in Rafael's relationship with David. They ask questions about his experiences and get to know him on a deeper level.

Rafael: I appreciate you guys being so cool about it. It's not always easy to talk about especially in today's society.

Penny: No problem Rafael, We're all friends here and we're way past generation to have that type of judgement.

Amy: And we're glad to know more about you. You can invite your boyfriend here unless Sheldon will give him a contract to be signed on.

Sheldon: I'm glad you said that, Rafael under Section 5, Article 6, you must Sheldon Cooper to initiate a relationship visit contract for any current or future relationship of Rafael Ruiz.

Rajesh: Thank God, I am only Cinnamon.

Rafael: (chuckling) Yes Sheldon, you may create it and I'd love to introduce all of you to David.

Howard: Definitely. We should all plan a trip together sometime.

Sheldon: Provided we can adhere to a strict itinerary, I am open to the idea but I need to amend my contact as I want to add more clauses upon realizing if he's a spy.

Leonard: (groaning) Not this spy thing again.

Rafael: (laughing) I think we can manage that, Sheldon.

The group shares a laugh, their bond strengthened by the day's revelations. Rafael feels even more welcomed and accepted by his new friends, and the gang is excited to learn more about him and his adventures with David. The future promises many more shared experiences and discoveries.