Author's Note: Coda (and spoilers for) Episode 5.17, "The Rothman Disintegration"
Rating: K
Dear Constanza,
So, turns out she did like the painting. It seems all those sorrowful tears I shed into my ever-loyal pillow were for nothing. Sheldon's efforts at comfort were neutralized when he said that he "fails to see what Penny has done to merit a gift of such value, particularly without an accompanying apology." I wouldn't expect him to understand.
Earlier today, however, Penny informed me that Bernadette was the real culprit behind the picture's removal. The future bride is playing "Cha Cha" to Penny and I's Danny and Sandy. She harbors a barely-repressed jealousy for what Penny and I have, and Penny came close to caving to her envy. How ironic, considering I am her maid-of-honor. You would think that my enthusiastic acceptance would have been confirmation enough of our relationship. Ever mindful, though, of the feelings of others, I'll be sure to be more attentive to her in the future. But no paintings. That, of course, would be too much.
Sheldon invited me to have lunch with him in his new office tomorrow. He doesn't know it, but the pre-Glee, singing hoodlums of Rydell High School will be providing the soundtrack of our lunch date. I can't wait!
XOXO AFF
Endnote: Feedback greatly welcome and cherished.