"Sure thing," Lyndon replied, nodding briefly.

Sheldon's face lit up with happiness, but then he looked down, suddenly remembering something.

“But Tilda might not be on board," he said quietly.

After putting on the ointment, Lyndon saw Sheldon looking listless and laughed.

“Don't worry, convincing girls isn't hard. We'll get her to agree together."

Sheldon's eyes lit up with hope again.

"Okay!"

Sheldon really admired Lyndon for standing up to the bully for him.

He was now completely in awe of Lyndon.

He believed if Lyndon thought they could persuade Tilda, then they surely would!

Lyndon gave him a smile and got up.

But Sheldon quickly caught Lyndon's hand, looking up at him eagerly.

“Dad, are you leaving now?"

Lyndon was just heading to wash his hands, but Sheldon's clingy gesture melted his heart.

"Do you want me to stay?"

"Yes!" Sheldon nodded eagerly.

Smiling gently, Lyndon said, "Fine, I'll stay."

Sheldon's smile widened. “Then you'll play with me!"

“What do you want to play?" Lyndon asked.

“How about... word chain?" Sheldon suggested.