Special note: I would like to thank TerribleWaitress for the use of Meryl as Penny's Mom's name. After reading it in one of her stories I could never imagine any other name for Meryl. For those interested Meryl means blackbird in several languages. I prefer the Celts version which is bright sea. For those looking for a great read please check out TerribleWaitress's page and prepare to enjoy. As always I own nothing, make no money from this and bow before the genius that is Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady and all of the writers, actors and crew that bring the TBBT to life. Thank you.

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Penny writhed in the sweet climax that was often called the "little death". "Oh god" she moaned still amazed that after all these years his touch

still drove her crazy. The King of foreplay still reigned supreme bringing her to yet another climax. "Leonard please, please, I, please".

Again her body shuddered and she made that little noise that let him know she was satisfied. She released her grip on his hair

and looked down at that little smirk he always wore after bringing her to orgasm. She rolled over to grab a towel and

frowned as she saw his reflection in the mirror. He was already out of the bed and was getting dressed.

"Leonard please don't leave" she said trying to keep the pleading out of her voice.

He looked at her, his eyes strangely cold. "You promised never to call me again Penny. You did not keep your word".

"But I needed you" then a little angrier " why can't you stay. You don't love me anymore is that it?"

Exasperated Leonard replied " Penny I have proven my love for you again and again, but what we are doing is wrong. You need to return to Stephen.

Your children need you, think of your family".

"Thats not fair Leonard. What about what I want? ". Reaching for him she begged "Please stay with me, I love you".

Face distraught Leonard looked back at her. "Penny you are being selfish. Our time is past. Go back to the family".

As he walked out the door he turned to look at her one more time. His voice faded as the distance increased, "Never call for me again" ,

and he was gone from her life once more.

Her sobs were loud and tears ran down her face. "Leonard" she pleaded. Distraught she buried her face in the pillow and cried herself to sleep.