A surprise unveiling awaits fans of the widely-acclaimed show, Young Sheldon. If we're to go with the exclusive preview, it seems the episode airing this Thursday will give us viewers a hefty dose of the old adage, 'Distance makes the heart grow fonder'. With Mary, portrayed by Zoe Perry, still in picturesque Heidelberg with her son Sheldon, the financial weight of long-distance calls starts to pinch the working-class Cooper family. Cue George Sr., brought to life by Lance Barber, resorts to the old-fashioned charm of letter writing, reminiscent of his time spent in Vietnam - a quirky romantic touch, don't you think?

Just imagine George's face lighting up like a Christmas tree when he receives the much-awaited response from Mary. And Mary, bless her, seems genuinely moved by her husband's act of affection. It truly is a far cry from the cliffhanger we were left with last season - George's friction with Brenda Sparks and Mary's with Pastor Rob that almost wrecked their marriage, all happening on the same day their granddaughter CeeCee was born.

Steve Holland, the executive producer, had spoken about the contentious scene, indicating that having another season in pipeline gave them the liberty to 'blow things up' between George and Mary, making room for some 'rebuilding'.

As for the rest of the Thursday's episode titled "A Strudel and a Hot American Boy Toy", Sheldon turns explorer in Germany without Mom's knowledge, Missy tries to outsmart Dad, and Meemaw and Dale adapt to cohabitation. It's the third of 14 much-awaited episodes marking Young Sheldon's closing season, with the series finale (13 and 14 episodes combined) scheduled for May 16.

The George and Mary-centric teaser of Young Sheldon has already sparked anticipation among fans. What about you? Are you eager to see how this storyline unfolds?