10 - The Temporary Arrangements

Penny woke up on Wednesday afternoon. She had slept for almost twenty-four hours. She put on her robe and walked out into the suite living room to find Sheldon working on a laptop.

"Sheldon, why didn't you wake me? I slept almost a whole day."

"Penny, you slept because your body required rest following the multiple traumatic events you experienced between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. I surmised that when your body felt sufficiently rested you would wake. And you have. Do you feel rested?"

"Well, uh, yeah. Whatcha doin'?"

"I am assembling a list of items requiring replacement for Stuart to order through the comics shop. I shall suggest that he not extend the friends and family discount to me for these purchases as the insurance company will be paying, not I. Even so, they will benefit from not paying manufacturer's retail price and Stuart will still do quite will as this will be a rather large order. I fear I shall have to visit eBay to bid on replacements for some of the rarer items."

"Right. I guess I'm going to need to do some shopping too."

"While you were still sleeping I purchased a new laptop for you. I have formatted it and already bookmarked all of your favorite shopping sites."

"Wow. Thank you, Sheldon. That was really nice of you. But I think we're going to have to do some in-person shopping pretty soon. The clothes we have, that we've been wearing since Monday night, kinda smell like Cheesecake Factory fire."

"I'm well aware. While I was out I purchased some items of clothing also. Enough for a few days at least. Your things are over there. I attempted to duplicate items I recall you having. A few are items which I would like to see you wear."

Penny gleefully attacked the bags. She found several tank tops in colors similar to those she owned, a few camisoles, some jeans, a couple of skirts and very nice blouses. She also found exactly seven pairs of panties, each with a symbol identifying a founding member of the Justice League of America and a Flash t-shirt in Sheldon's size.

"Good job! But Sheldon, am I supposed to read something into the lack of bras here?"

"Only that I was very uncomfortable even attempting to make that particular purchase. Though I am aware of your size, I did not wish the salesperson to assume that I am some kind of pervert. Additionally, I did not purchase any shoes as I know how much joy you take in that particular task."

"Thank you, Shelly. I'm gonna get dressed. We should probably go visit Leonard at the hospital and see how he is."

"I agree. Visiting hours begin at 3. Since your vehicle is still back at North Robles I took the liberty of temporarily leasing another. The Check Engine light in the lease is not on. I checked."

"Funny."

"We will also need to visit the Police Station to speak with Detective Glass and following that meet with the insurance agent. I moved that appointment from yesterday to today. Once those tasks are completed we can begin arranging for the cleanup of our apartments."

"Sure thing. I know I was kind hazy when you put me to bed, but did you call me "my love"? That's new."

"Penny, that was a mere statement of fact. You are my love. Now and forever."

"And I love you too, sweetie."

Penny walked over to Sheldon and gave him a big wet kiss on the mouth. And Sheldon kissed her right back. Penny enjoyed any signs of progress in their physical relationship. Sheldon used to just accept her kisses, followed by a bit of a "Harumph." Now he expected them and was a full participant. Even in the sloppy ones.