Hello friends! Okay, so I've had three or four different people request that I write this retelling, so I figured it would probably be a good idea to get it out here ;) This is a retelling of one of the classic episodes from season four, with Penny Parker. As a retelling, it's obviously going to be different, so there's that disclaimer. Another disclaimer, we've only met Penny once in the reboot series, so I feel like my portrayal of her is kind of more like the original series Penny Parker, so I apologize if you think she seems OOC...

I don't own anything to do with these characters, though I think one day it would be so much fun to write for the show! And I'm not saying that idly; obviously I don't think it will ever happen, but some day, I would honestly and sincerely love to write for a TV show, and I would die if it were MacGyver. Like I said, 99% positive it won't happen, but hey. A girl can dream, right? XD

Anyway, rambling over. Let's get on with the story!

The doorbell rang, jerking MacGyver out of his nap. He looked around his settings in confusion; he hadn't even meant to fall asleep, but their latest mission had involved a lot of running, and several tense minutes as he disarmed a bomb that was motion triggered, meaning he had to move very slowly. By the time he finally cut the last wire, the time left on the timer was only four seconds. He, Jack, and Riley had gotten home and immediately parted ways, each one of them needing their own space for a few hours.

Mac had planned to go home and work on a few projects, but when he entered the house, the couch had seemed so inviting, and he figured sitting down for a few minutes wouldn't hurt.

MacGyver checked his watch; he had gotten home five hours ago! As he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes, the doorbell rang again. He got off the couch and made his way to the front door, wondering who could be there. Jack and Riley always just walked in, and Bozer was out of town at some convention the Foundation had sent him to to get more knowledge about lab equipment.

Mac had a fleeting panicked thought that the person at the door might be Matty, coming to give him another case, but he shook his head, dispelling that thought. Matty would have just texted or called. She didn't make house calls very often.

The doorbell rang again. "Sorry, I'm coming," Mac called out as he reached for the handle. He pulled the door open, doing a double take when he saw who was standing on his front porch.

"Penny?" he asked. Penny Parker, MacGyver's first girlfriend, was standing on his front step, biting her lip and wringing her hands like she did when she was nervous.

"Hey Mac," she greeted with a little wave a small smile.

"Penny, what's going on?" Mac asked.

"Uh...can I come in?" she asked, glancing to both sides of her as if she was worried she was being watched or followed.

"Yeah, of course," Mac said, mentally smacking himself for standing there like an idiot instead of inviting her in. "Come on in."

"Thanks," she replied as she stepped over the threshold. "Sorry, did I wake you up?" she asked as she took in his slightly messy hair, as well as the couch where he'd been crashing, which had a blanket on it that MacGyver had no recollection of pulling over himself.

"You're fine," he assured her. "I needed to get up anyway if I want to be able to get any sleep tonight."

"Long day at the office?" she asked sympathetically.

Penny was still blissfully unaware of what MacGyver really did for a living. She still believed that he worked at a government think-tank, which was for her own safety.

MacGyver chuckled. "Yeah, something like that," he agreed.

"Hard deadlines?" she asked. MacGyver's memory flashed back to the ticking bomb, Penny's choice of words making him crack a smile.

"You have no idea," he replied drily. Penny smiled at him, but after a few seconds she continued shuffling awkwardly in the kitchen.

Penny Parker is the sweetest girl I've ever known. She's funny, smart, and has a taste for the dramatic flare, but something about her seems off. I can't put my finger on it, but this doesn't seem like Penny's usual style.

"Is something wrong?" MacGyver gently prodded after a few more moments of them standing in slightly uncomfortable silence in the kitchen.

"I need your help," she finally blurted out. As soon as the words left her mouth, she immediately began blushing.

"What's wrong?" Mac asked again when she didn't elaborate.

"I mean, I'm probably just seeing things and blowing everything way out of proportion, and I know you're busy. You're probably gonna think I'm crazy anyway! I don't know why I'm here... I should just leave, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to wake you up, and I'm sure it's nothing-"

"Penny," MacGyver interrupted, grabbing her gently by the shoulders. "Tell me what's going on," he insisted. "I pulled a long shift at work, so I've got a few days off. I want to help you."

She stared at him for another minute, unsure of if she really wanted to tell her friend. She finally closed her eyes and drew in a deep breath before opening her eyes again and pinning Mac with one of the most serious stares he'd ever seen her give.

"I think my house is haunted."

Now, don't worry. There isn't anything supernatural about this episode at all. *Spoiler alert* XD sorry for those who wanted it to be XD

Anyway, sorry. I know it's short... but what did you guys think?