Chloe, the popular girl, raised an eyebrow. "You're dating Billy Sparks? The kid who ate glue in third grade?"
Sheldon adjusted his bow tie. "Dr. Sturgis, Zeus is a mythological figure who turned into a swan to commit indiscretions. Why are we glorifying him?"
Sheldon felt a strange pang. Not jealousy—he didn't believe in such inefficient emotions—but a cold, rational annoyance. He approached Professor Eric.
Mandy reached over and squeezed Georgie's hand. Mary caught Missy's eye and winked. Even Sheldon paused mid-sentence, looked around the crowded, noisy table, and said, "Statistically, the probability of this family functioning is very low. And yet, here we are."