February

The guys were watching Death Note when someone began pounding on Raj's door. Howard was closest so he answered it. Sheldon raced in and slammed it behind him. He looked at his friends with panicked eyes.

"Raj, as my friend and co-worker, I hereby officially ask for sanctuary. Quick! Hide me before she finds a parking spot!"

Howard and Leonard looked away quickly. Raj glared at them and hissed out "cowards". He turned to Sheldon warily. "No, Sheldon. I won't hide you. You are a grown man. Now go and face your woman."

Sheldon turned to Howard who immediately held up his hands. "Oh no! I am not about to go up against Penny."

Leonard shook his head fiercely. "She's your problem, Sheldon. There is nothing you can say that will make me do that."

Sheldon whimpered. "I'll give you the Hulk hands."

They all shook their heads.

"The Green Lantern lantern!"

All he got was more nos.

"My signed, limited edition Captain America shield."

"Sheldon, we are not doing it. Man up and face Penny," Howard said sternly.

Sheldon glared at them all. "What happened to comrades in arm? What about all the meals we've shared. The games we've played. The bonds of friendship mean so little to you?"

Leonard snorted. "Sheldon, it's just a Lamaze class."

A soft knock on the door startled them all. Sheldon moved away from it slowly. Another soft knock and Howard opened the door. Penny looked around the room with a warm smile. "Oh good. You're all here. Well, grab your coats, guys. Tonight we get to see the childbirth video."

Sheldon looked at the others smugly. Leonard, Raj and Howard stared at her in horror. "Penny, why do we have to go?" Howard asked.

She rolled her eyes. "Sheldon is going to Switzerland. If the baby comes early, someone has to go with me. It's not likely, but I intend to be prepared. So, get your coats." Penny's eye narrowed. "Do. Not. Make. Me. Ask. Again."

Three men scrambled to find their coats and then followed her and a gloating Sheldon out to the car. Thanks to the segment on cesareans, it would be months before any of them watched Alien again.