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MARY He declined. He declined his mother’s call about his father’s heart. What kind of—

GEORGE SR. The kind we raised. The kind who’s in Stockholm watching science. Let him have this hour. The heart attack will still be here when he’s done.

The ceremony ends. Fireworks crackle outside. Sheldon stands in the lobby, phone finally to his ear. His face is pale. Dr. Sturgis stands beside him, a hand on his small shoulder.

GEORGE SR. Mary, it was a mild one. The doctor said "a warning shot." I’ve had worse gas from Billy Sparks’ chili.