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[English]

It's just for one night.

They said you going home tomorrow.

They also said I'd have my own room.

He better not be contagious.

He's not. Are you sure?

Should we ask his doctor?

You just asked me and I said no.

But you're not a doctor. Your career stalled at nurse.

Okay, listen.

I done put up with your nonsense long enough, and it ends now.

That boy is your roommate,

that's the situation and you gonna make the best of it.

You get my drift?

(TV droning quietly)

So Sheldon comes home tomorrow?

Yep.

Everybody's thinking it, so I'm gonna say it.

This has been a nice break.

Hey. Don't talk about your brother like that.

Since when are you on his side?

Since Dad almost let him die.

No! SHELDON: Unbelievable.

It's either cartoons or men in their underwear

banging their heads together.

RICKY: You complain a lot.

Excuse me?

Seriously, dude, you need to relax.

How can I relax?

I'm being held captive in a bacterial playground.

Why are you here?

I had to have my gallbladder removed. Why are you here?

I'm having surgery tomorrow.

How come?

I was born with a hole in my heart.

My mom says everyone is born with a Jesus-shaped hole

in their heart, but I'm guessing this is different.

Yeah, they're gonna put a patch on it.

And then it just stays there forever?

Yeah, like a Band-Aid you never have to pull off.

That's great, because that's the worst thing about Band-Aids.

(laughs softly)

They may have removed my gallbladder,

but not my wicked sense of humor.

Whatcha working on?

A welcome home sign for Sheldon.

Oh, that's a nice thing.

Yeah, but this "W" took me half an hour.

Hmm. You want some help?

Yeah.

Georgie, get your ass in here!

How did you find out you have a hole in your heart?

I fainted playing soccer.

Hmm, I guess I'm fortunate. Why?

I don't and never will play soccer.

How did you know something was wrong with your gallbladder?

It started as a minor tummyache,

then escalated to a major tummyache.

Luckily, I handle pain well.

(quietly): What are you gonna do when you get home?

Enjoy a bathroom I can relax in.

Although I do like that there's

a big red emergency button in there.

I actually don't mind it here.

What about the food?

It's not as good as my grandma's tamales, but nothing is.

How long has she been taking care of you?

My whole life.

She'd be here, but she's watching my brother.

My meemaw takes care of us sometimes, too.

I'm excited for my heart to be fixed, 'cause then,

she won't have to worry about me anymore. But hey,

once they put the patch on my heart,

I'll sort of be like Iron Man.

Technically, Iron Man has a magnet, not a patch.

And technically, I said "sort of."

Touché.

(grunts softly)

Where'd he go? Where's Ricky?

He's in surgery.

Oh.

But look what I'm doing.

I'm packing up so we can go home.

Can we wait until he's done?

I think it's gonna be a while, honey,

but why don't we get a move on

and then we can check on him later?

Okay.

One second.

Excuse me, Nurse Robinson?

Yes? Will you give this Iron Man comic to Ricky?

I'll see that he gets it.

Thank you. Mm-hmm.

And thank you for taking care of me.

(chuckles): You're welcome.

You stay healthy.

I will.

When did he become nice?

(elevator chimes)

Uh, I'll get the next one.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ B2	adjective - able to be transmitted from one person or organism to another
roommate /ˈruːmmeɪt/ B1	noun - a person who shares a room or living quarters
situation /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/ B1	noun - a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself
relax /rɪˈlæks/ A2	verb - to become less tense or anxious
captive /ˈkæptɪv/ B2	adjective - held as a prisoner; unable to move freely
bacterial /bækˈtɪriəl/ B2	adjective - relating to bacteria
gallbladder /ˈɡɔːlblædər/ C1	noun - a small organ under the liver that stores bile
surgery /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/ B2	noun - the treatment of injuries or diseases by cutting, removing, or repairing parts of the body
patch /pætʃ/ B1	noun - a piece of material used to cover a hole or weak spot
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body; also the center of emotions
humor /ˈhjuːmər/ B1	noun - the quality of being amusing or funny
welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ A2	verb - to greet someone kindly; to receive gladly
emergency /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/ B1	noun - a serious, unexpected situation requiring immediate action
tamales /təˈmɑːlɛz/ C1	noun - a traditional Mesoamerican dish of dough wrapped in corn husk and steamed
magnet /ˈmægnət/ B1	noun - a piece of metal that attracts iron and other ferromagnetic materials
technically /ˈtɛknɪkli/ B2	adverb - according to the facts or precise meaning of something
complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ B1	verb - to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
major /ˈmeɪdʒər/ B1	adjective - great in size, importance, or seriousness

Key Grammar Structures

• They said you going home tomorrow.

  ➔ Subject-Verb Agreement (with 'said' and 'going')

  ➔ The verb 'going' is in the present participle form, which is correct after the verb 'said' to express future action.

• I'd have my own room.

  ➔ Conditional Contraction ('I would' to 'I'd')

  ➔ The contraction 'I'd' is a shortened form of 'I would', commonly used in informal speech.

• He better not be contagious.

  ➔ Hadam Better Construction

  ➔ The phrase 'He better not be' is a colloquial way to express strong advice or warning, equivalent to 'He had better not be'.

• Your career stalled at nurse.

  ➔ Past Tense with 'stalled'

  ➔ The verb 'stalled' is in the past tense, indicating a completed action in the past.

• I done put up with your nonsense long enough, and it ends now.

  ➔ Non-standard Past Tense ('done' instead of 'have done')

  ➔ The use of 'done' instead of 'have done' is non-standard English, often found in colloquial or regional speech.

• That boy is your roommate, that's the situation and you gonna make the best of it.

  ➔ Non-standard Future ('gonna' instead of 'going to')

  ➔ The contraction 'gonna' is a colloquial form of 'going to', used to express future intentions.

• I was born with a hole in my heart.

  ➔ Passive Voice with 'was born'

  ➔ The phrase 'was born' is in the passive voice, emphasizing the action rather than the doer.

• They're gonna put a patch on it.

  ➔ Contraction ('they are' to 'they're') and Future Intention ('gonna')

  ➔ The contraction 'they're' is a shortened form of 'they are', and 'gonna' expresses future intention.