A quiet fell over the room as the six Sheldon's gathered around to hear Sheldon's One's tale. Even stoic Sheldon Six seemed interested in what he had to say. Sheldon One sank into 'his spot', but for some reason it didn't feel right. It should feel the same; the leather had the same soft buttery feel and the cushion a perfect cradle for the coccyx. The striped cushion behind his back was similar too. However, it all seemed older, like it had been in this spot for years before his own favorite point in the universe had been discovered.
He tried to ignore the uncomfortable feeling under him, but this was nothing compared to the feeling in his head and heart. He knew he had done something wrong with Amy, but he was at a loss as to what. How his favorite spot and favorite person could be so familiar to him, yet such a mystery was vexing to him.
Sheldon One took a deep sigh, "Well, she said she wanted to take a break and um... reevaluate the relationship, whatever THAT means!"
Sheldon Two blinked slowly, and leaned back in the armchair as if he were already exhausted by the machinations of Sheldon One's life, "Its means, you were probably drowning in the sea of narcissism, and she is throwing you a life line. Be lucky she didn't end it there and then!"
Sheldon Five could see the pain on Sheldon One's face, "Hey, leave him be. Let him tell his story, then we can get back to how his clueless actions probably ruined the best relationship in his life, okay number One?" He smiled, but Sheldon One just snarled at him. He was glad to drop the subject of Amy; for now...
Having already covered the basics to establish the timeline, Sheldon One expanded on the stories of his upbringing, bits his brilliant work and how he had met his friends. He kept his comments brief, but informative and he certainly didn't tell them too much about his theories. They were his own, and not to be shared, even with "himself". He didn't need the Prime Directive to tell him not to share. He went through the major accomplishments of his life: Stephenson Award, Chancellor Award, etc. He told the group he was on track for the Nobel.
Sheldon Six rolled his eyes, "Yeah, buddy... we all are on track for a Nobel."
Sheldon Two piped in, "Well, some closer than others, Debbie downer!"
Sheldon Six snarled at him nearly bearing his teeth. Sheldon Two shuddered, and looked away wondering if Sheldon Six had been the tormentor, rather the tormented growing up.
Sheldon One continued and the other Sheldons started to add on to his story, completely ignoring that he was supposed to tell his tale of how he lost Amy.
As anticipated, most of the Sheldon's stories were similar as far as tastes, interests and life choices. All had a Leonard as a best friend, and there was some banter about their meeting and his annoying habits. Other than living arrangements, all the changes in their lives seem to boil down to meeting Amy. They all described the same woman: same warm smile, same propensity for cardigans, allergy for avocados and love of Neil Diamond.
Sheldon Five deviated from the timeline first, meeting Amy at Harvard at the age of 21. Sheldon Two's life was different when Amy moved in next door in 2007. Sheldon Three had only met Amy a few months ago, but was already dating her, vigorously he had to add much to the chagrin of Sheldon Four who couldn't help but tell him to keep it in his pants for once. Sheldon Four's life was the most similar to Sheldon One. Neither Sheldon Two nor Three could believe Sheldon's One and Four had met a woman on an internet dating site.
"Let me get this straight. You were blackmailed into meeting her. So, if Raj hadn't forced you with that soiled hosiery, you would never have met Amy?" Sheldon Two could not imagine not meeting Amy.
Sheldon Three still couldn't get over the fact that the threat of a dirty sock had worked. He turned to face the man beside him he asked "Really, a dirty sock? Oh man, I would say you are crazy, but mom had us tested. She did have you tested right?"
