The Hofstadter's First Christmas
Just a little short multiple chapter Holiday Quickie.
Don't own a thing
Leonard sat in his chair in 4A barely paying attention to the latest rendition of Say Yes to the Dress. Penny and Sheldon were in the middle of a "discussion" on why the program had to be on the television screen in the first place.
Sheldon was dismissively waving at the screen. "All I am saying is that you are already married… there simply is no reason to watch this drivel while there is a Star Wars marathon on the SyFy channel in preparation to the release of the new movie…"
Penny was in the kitchen spreading some peanut butter on a slice of bread. "Sheldon… the reason is… girls like to watch this stuff and as per your schedule… this is MY allotted television time… That and the fact that it REALLY pisses you off that you never thought to add this show to the list of banned programming in 4A…" Penny smiled widely as she took a bite of her sandwich. She looked over at her husband. "Sweetie? Did you want a sandwich?"
Sheldon huffed. "This in unconscionable, Leonard how do you weigh in on this?" Penny stood behind the breakfast bar and leaned in on her elbows while taking another bite of her sandwich.
Leonard saw no way out of this situation that was going to make both his best friend and his wife happy. "Well… first… I would love a sandwich… and second… although I could think of at least a dozen better programs to watch rather than this…" Sheldon crossed his arms and took a haughty stance… "The fact is that by your own rules, Sheldon, this is Penny's allotted time".
Sheldon huffed. "But you said yourself… this program has no reason to be watched…"
Leonard looked over at his friend. "No… what I said is… you made the rules allotting TV time… along with requiring Penny and I to live in 4A for a designated schedule… of which this is part of that schedule… and this is Penny's time… It makes no difference that she doesn't need or will EVER need another wedding dress". Leonard looked hopefully in Penny's direction. To his relief, she smiled and winked back mouthing a kiss. "She gets to pick the program… no matter how irrelevant or mind numbing it is…" Leonard then turned and smiled at his wife.
Penny came around the breakfast bar and handed Leonard his sandwich just as she sat across his lap. "Okay… thanks Sweetie…" Penny placed a kiss on Leonard's cheek as she reached up and put both arm around his neck. Leonard smiled and took a bite of his sandwich. Penny cleaned bit of peanut butter from the corner of his mouth. "Why don't you pick a show…" She handed the remote to Leonard.
Leonard for some reason felt a huge responsibility in picking the program. A bead of sweat trailed down his temple as he changed the channel to the SyFy channel. Sheldon immediately sat in his spot smiling widely as he saw the Title of Star Wars, The New Hope, at the base of the screen. Penny sat up immediately looking at her husband and grinding an elbow into his side. Leonard could feel the pressure of his decision as he turned the channel to the TNT network who was playing an episode of Babylon-5. Both Sheldon and Penny rolled their eyes and uttered… "Uckkkkk… really Leonard?" Leonard quickly continued past finding an airing of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Penny inhaled quickly and pulled Leonard in for a hug as she placed her lips to his.
Sheldon got up from his spot and moved to his computer desk. "Good lord… this again?"
Penny smiled and turned to Sheldon. "Is it the kiss? Or the program… OOOoohhh I know…. We could decorate for Christmas!"
Sheldon quickly turned… "No you will not… It's bad enough that I have to suffer that tradition at Amy's… and not that we are back together again… I don't think it would be wise for me to insist at this tenuous junction to limit her decorations to the counter top nest to the toaster oven."
Penny snuggled deeper into Leonard's shoulder as the program continued. "Fine… but Leonard's area on his desk and OUR room… are going to get a proper decorating…"
Leonard sat and smiled into the eyes of his beautiful wife. He could see that this time of season was important to her and he now realized that he needed to get just the right atmosphere for her. He knew that she enjoyed decorating and celebrating the season… he just needed to figure out how to make it special and a surprise. Penny had put off going back to Omaha practically every Christmas for the last bunch of years… even when they were not going out. He knew that no matter what excuse she pulled be it work or expenses, he knew she just wanted to be there with him because his childhood was so screwed up. Leonard knew that Sheldon would have a problem with decorations and he also knew that Penny loved them and he knew that he loved Penny more than anything on earth. With a little figuring, he thought that he just might be able to pull it off. This was going to be the best Christmas yet.
Penny was sitting in a Doctor's office waiting for her appointment to try and get the newest antidepressant drug her company was pushing part of her sales portfolio. During this season, the company hoped that they could get the Doctors to hop on the season's cheer as an incentive to get their patients feeling better. Penny was mindlessly thrumming the fingers of her left hand on the knee she had crossed over her other leg. She had on a nice navy blue pinstriped suit with a small slit in the skirt, showing off her shapely legs. She paired her suit with a white button down shirt that she had "buttoned down" just the right amount, a nice string of pearls and a pair of heels that were probably a bit too high but set off her boobs and ass just the way she intended. She thought back to the Dr. Lorvis episode and was now proudly showing her engagement and wedding ring on her ring finger for all to see. She was a little embarrassed that she stooped to that level to make sales, but then realized that she didn't need the smarmy flirting… sure, she still dressed the part, she just made no effort to hide the fact that she was married to the sweetest guy on the planet. This was going to be their first Christmas married, and she wanted to make it as special as she could. Regardless of what Sheldon had to say, she was going to decorate Leonard's part of the apartment and let Leonard know how special she thought he was. It had always been a big part of her holiday… to spend it with loved ones.. and there was always a reason for her to put off going back home to Omaha for the holidays… that reason was Leonard.