There was a huge thunderstorm last night, which means no sleep for me as I sit up with my kids. They hate storms. So while they laid on the couch and watched Spongebob, I decided to save my life by adding to this story. Because frankly, some of you are scary when you get riled up. (You know who you are) I honestly didn't mean to leave anyone hanging. I considered it a one shot and was content to leave the rest up to people's imaginations. However, lack of sleep, a headache from the thunder, and lots of coffee have a way of leading me in weird directions. So, I hope you enjoy my little caffeine fueled dementia.


She was up to something. He just knew it. And by the way she was acting, it was something huge. She was too….nice.

She had bought everyone's pizza on Thursday.

On Saturday she joined him for laundry and she did hers exactly like he did his. She separated the colors, used the correct measure of detergent and to his shock, she had even purchased a flip-n-fold. Pink of course. And no inane chatter. She was quiet as a mouse unless he spoke first.

He didn't see her on Sunday due to her work schedule, but on Monday she dropped by Cal-Tech. She had signed up as a visitor for the day and she sat in the fourth row, left of center (the acoustic sweet spot in the lecture hall) and listened attentively as he gave a presentation on applied physics. She even asked a question that pertained to the presentation. She left as soon as the class was up.

On Tuesday she met them at the table with a tall glass of fresh lemonade for him. His burger was perfect. Each French fry was the same length as the others and just the right amount of crispness.

She worked Wednesday night, so she wouldn't be joining them for Halo. But there was a small note on his desk when he got home that read Sheldon, I'm cheering for you tonight. I just know you'll beat them all. Your friend, Penny.

On Thursday she came over with a screener she had borrowed from an actress friend for the new documentary, Trekkies 3, that was coming out in a few months. Sheldon found it hard to concentrate of the dvd because he kept watching Penny suspiciously.

Friday he found himself unable to concentrate on his work. His mind kept trying to figure out what she was up to. Especially after she called him at noon, claiming she just wanted to "check up" on him because he seemed distracted the night before. Of course he was distracted! She was plotting something and he needed to find out what it was before she unleashed her evil scheme!

Saturday he and Leonard stepped into the hall to go to the grocery store and Sheldon squeaked in alarm to see Penny standing in her doorway. "Penny! W...why are you awake at 8 am?" Sheldon asked worriedly.

Penny walked over and smiled. She patted Leonard's arm and slipped in to hug Sheldon briefly. Then she walked back to her door. "Just wanted to say good morning to my guys. Have fun at the market!" She closed her door and Sheldon had to lean against the wall for a second to steady himself.

"Leonard, you saw that! She's planning to kill me. I thought she was just going to play a prank, but I was wrong. She is up before 11 and she was smiling about it. Oh god, Leonard! You can't let her kill me!"

Leonard looked at him strangely. "She wouldn't' kill you, Sheldon." He started down the steps. Sheldon followed swiftly. Leonard paused on the second floor and looked at Sheldon strangely. Then he quickly shook his head and hurried down the steps. "No, of course she wouldn't," he mumbled.

Sunday Leonard, Howard and Raj went to play paintball. Sheldon was too upset. He stayed home and paced the living room. A knock across the hall made him scurry to the peephole. A man in a brown uniform was standing in front of Penny's door. Sheldon opened his door. "She's not home. She's at work."

The guy slumped his shoulders. "Drat. I've been trying to catch her all week. I have a certified letter for her and need a signature."

Sheldon nodded absently. "I'll sign for Penny," he said. His mind was already moving on from this momentary distraction and back to the problem of Penny's revenge. He signed the form on the clipboard and took the padded envelope. He glanced at it and saw it was from Omaha. Must be something from her parents. He tossed the mail on his desk and resumed his pacing.

A week passed and the next Monday found Sheldon, Leonard, Raj and Howard sitting in the cafeteria at the university. Sheldon was a nervous wreck. Almost three weeks and Penny still hadn't made her move. Yet she was getting friendlier, nicer, and more accommodating. She had made him spaghetti with little hot dogs on the Sunday he signed for her letter. She paid for his meal on Tuesday. Thursday she had given him a set of Flash sheets for no reason at all. She said she saw them and just couldn't resist. Friday she had hugged him on her way to work.

"Sheldon Lee Cooper!"

Sheldon looked up in shock to see his mom, sister, and Meemaw bearing down on him. He jumped up and twitched for several seconds. He hugged his Meemaw quickly and looked at the other women.

"What are you doing here? Is everything okay?" he asked, looking down at Meemaw.

Mary Cooper shoved a piece of paper in his face. "Alright? My little boy gets married without telling me and you ask if I'm alright?! I outta turn you over my knee! How could you hide this!"

The guys gawked at Mary and Sheldon frowned with confusion. "Mommy, have you hit your head? Developed a tumor? Dementia? I am not married, George is."

Mary shook the paper and Sheldon scanned it. Then he grabbed it and read it again. Then he looked at his mom, looked at the paper and fainted.