Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.
Two college roommates venture out to identify a fellow student, who is most likely to commit suicide as it will help them pass the semester.
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
