"How many circuits have we made since Sheldon left?" Amy asked Dave when she finished one of her circuits.

"You've made two, I've made three so that is five." Dave explained "That means we only have 17 more left to make." After Sheldon left with Penny the two had a very quick dinner break and continued to work hard like Sheldon was still there.

"And then there is still so much more of the machine to build." Amy sighed. She looked over to the box of equipment she bought earlier with Penny and it had since been opened with some circuit elements used. However it was still mostly full with unused equipment.

Suddenly the door to the lab swung open and the two saw Sheldon in front of them. He was out of breath and red in the face. He looked like he'd witnessed a traumatic event.

"Sheldon!" Amy exclaimed "You look flustered! Are you okay?"

Sheldon took some deep breaths. "Clearly ….. I am not …. Okay."

"What happened?" Dave asked.

"Penny happened…." He said.

"We know that you went to dinner with her." Amy said. "But most dinners don't end with a person looking like you do now."

"Penny tried to sex with me." Sheldon shuddered thinking about it. "She lay on a bed naked and … and… I think I need to throw up again."

"You threw up?" Amy questioned.

"That is what you got from that?" Sheldon asked with stern confusion.

"Oh, Sheldon." Amy figured this was a 'yes' and looked at him concern. Without warning Amy walked up to Sheldon and gave him a comforting hug. Sheldon didn't realise it at first but he felt comfortable with the hug and he didn't pull away. When he realised how calm he looked with what was happening, in front of Dave, he quickly pulled away.

"Well that is enough of this Penny nonsense." Sheldon shuddered once again. "I don't have the emotional depth to deal with both her and getting home. I am so sorry Amy. I wanted to try and keep everything in this universe intact and care about the people in this universe but … but…"

"Sheldon, it is fine." Amy reassured "I am just glad that you tried." Amy gave a smile.

"Okay." Sheldon said. "I am going to do some relaxation exercises and then get back to work. Let's get all these circuits built tonight."

#

It was midnight when the three returned to Amy's house. They'd finished soldering and testing the 73 circuit boards. Sheldon was very tired from the work and cleaning the night before.

"I am still very impressed with the cleaning." Amy said when she entered her house and saw the spotless living room.

"Yes … Okay…" Sheldon was too tired to think.

"Sleep in the guest bedroom tonight Sheldon and not the couch." Amy offered with concern for him.

"Okay … Bazingas … Mud … Yes …" Sheldon said tiredly as he walked towards the bedroom.

"And don't forget to brush your teeth!" Amy reminded.

"Never … Love …" Sheldon walked away from the two of them.

"Did he just call you 'love'?" Dave asked.

Amy shrugged. "Let's give him a break. He has been through a lot today."

"I am happy you two are getting along." Dave said "After the first day when you thought he was a creep I didn't know if you could."

"I just pre-judged him based off of what Leonard Hofstadter told me." Amy explained "Now let's go to sleep as well. We still have a lot of work to do tomorrow."

#

Penny put her key in the apartment door's lock and opened the door. She couldn't stay in the hotel room after Sheldon's bad reaction tarnished it. And now the underwear she bought for him was for waste.

Her phone buzzed. She looked at it and expected an apology from Sheldon. Instead it was just Raj texting her that they had arrived at their destination and would be getting their child the next day. Her phone began to ring but it was an unknown number. She thought it could be Sheldon calling from Amy's number and answered.

"Hello?" Penny asked.

"Hello Penny!" a familiar voice greeted. Penny rolled her eyes.

"Leonard! What the hell do you want? And I thought I blocked you!"

"I am using someone else's phone." He explained "and I called to tell you that I am not actually allowed to take away your machine. I need to get written permission from the head of sciences to deal with expensive equipment."

"You knew that didn't you? You just took away my machine to annoy me and pretended you forgot about the rules!" Penny snarled.

"It is true. You are beautiful AND smart." Leonard flirted. Penny sighed.

"Well I've had a hell of a night and don't need your negative energy as well. I expect my machine to be returned by Monday or I will make a formal complaint! Now goodb …"

"There is trouble in asexual paradise I see." Leonard interrupted before she could hang up "Did Sheldon forget how a penis works?"

Penny knew he was mocking but it was saddening how close this was to her actual situation.

"If you ever need a real man who knows how sex works just call me for some fun." Leonard boasted

Penny was annoyed with Sheldon but she loved him so she was not going to ever have sex with Leonard. But she suddenly had an idea. She thought that if Sheldon found out she was out with his enemy then surely he would pay attention to her.

"Let's go out to breakfast tomorrow." Penny said before she could change her mind.

"Really?" Leonard asked with surprise.

"Yes. Tomorrow. Cheesecake Factory." She told him.

"I am definitely free." Leonard seemed excited. He made then odd kissing sounds.

"Whatever Leonard." Penny said and she hung up the phone. She hoped this plan would work.

Only a short chapter because I am very busy at college and I thought that was good place to end the chapter but I hope you liked it nonetheless. If you wish to leave feedback please favourite, follow or review. Thank you everyone who reviewed since last update and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much again.

Clint Cooper.