Sadly, I don't own The Big Bang Theory

George sat on the couch with Sheldon watching a football game. He frowned as George watched excitedly as the opposing team scored another touchdown.

"Yeah!" He yelled jumping up from the couch and spilling his popcorn onto Sheldon.

"Must you leap every single time? I don't appreciate being bombarded by your snack an average of every 10 minutes." He said, brushing the popcorn off of himself.

George smirked. "Consider yourself lucky I wasn't eating Cheese Nachos like last time."

Sheldon glared at him as Penny walked into the kitchen. She took out a bottle of water when the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it." She offered and strode to the door to see Missy with a disappointed look on her face.

"Penny, how could you lie to me?" She asked with hurt in her voice, walking into the house. She looked at the woman as Missy placed her suitcase down.

"Missy, what are you talking about?"

"Your pregnancy of course, mama called me a few days ago."

George started choking on his popcorn and his eyes darted to his brother.

'She's pregnant?' He mouthed to Sheldon, causing him to sigh.

Penny looked over at her boyfriend and he held her gaze before Missy pulled her towards the stairs. "We're gonna have a little talk in private."

They watched as the two women disappeared up the stairs quickly and George turned to look at him.

"I want an explanation now. And I want details."

Sheldon's eyes widened and he bolted from the couch, running toward the stairs as George chased after him.


Missy closed the door behind them and motioned to Penny to sit on the bed.

"Alright." Missy began crossing her arms. "Explain."

"Look, I didn't lie to you at all. We did sleep together last night but-" Penny said and got cut off by the OCD knock on the door before it opened.

"Missy, I would appreciate if you didn't interrogate Penny." Sheldon said glaring at his twin.

She looked over at Penny. "Then it's true?"

George poked his head in. "I wouldn't be surprised. I basically caught them red-handed this morning when I arrived."

Missy's expression changed from surprised to ecstatic. "Oh my God I'm gonna be an aunt!"

Penny looked over at Sheldon briefly and covered her face with her hands as George dragged him out of the room by his collar.


Penny sat in Missy's room when Sheldon walked in. His hair was ruffled and his clothes were covered in grass stains.

"What happened?" She asked concerned, standing up.

"George tried to get information out of me regarding your pregnancy so we ended up goin' around like when we were kids." He replied, his Texas drawl escaping.

"So he beat you up?"

"Oh no, nothing like that. We wrestled and if he won I would have to 'spill'." He answered using air quotes.

"So did you win?"

"Of course. Although George appears to be stronger than I, we are actually matched in terms of strength."

Penny stared at him. "Then how did you win if you're matched? Shouldn't it be a tie?"

"I'm a Physicist, Penny. Also, I have extensive knowledge of pressure points. George unfortunately learned that the hard way." He replied as there was a knock on the bedroom door.

The door opened revealing Missy, placing her suitcase into the bedroom. Penny zipped hers up and Sheldon picked it up.

"You don't want to share with me Penny?" Missy asked, eying the two of them.

"It's not like that." Penny defended. "It's your room Missy and besides I intruded first."

"Indeed, Penny will stay in my bedroom for the duration of our trip." Sheldon added and walked out of the room.

Missy smiled at Penny. "I'm glad that Shelly is more human. Even as a kid he wouldn't let anyone into his room, not even his imaginary friends."


"This is getting way out of hand." Penny said sitting in Sheldon's bed. "Missy and George are now part of the lie."

"I know but to be fair we did not say anything. Mother assumed and then proceeded to spread the news." He replied typing on his laptop.

"I still feel guilty." She said sadly, lying down and pulling the covers up.

Sheldon looked up from the screen. "As do I but it's only for six more days. When we arrive in Pasadena I will send an email to my mother explaining it was a false alarm."

Penny looked at him. "Are you that afraid of your mother?"

"Of course, hell hath no fury like a religious fanatical woman."


It was the 31st of December and Mary arrived in the afternoon, talking about her duties as the prayer leader.

"It was a hoot and a half. I was glad to go this year too but I called it off because you and Shelly wanted to visit." She started as they sat in the living room.

"After a minute of silence we prayed for the usual: world peace, end of famine, warding off the upcoming apocalypse next year, that Obama would win the election, you know basic stuff."

Sheldon shook his head and took a sip of his tea as Penny placed her hand on his.

Mary looked over at the two of them on the loveseat. "I also prayed for the three of you to be healthy and have a safe trip back to California."

"Thank you Mrs. Cooper." Penny said with a smile as Sheldon nodded.

"Oh Penny, I have also booked an appointment with an excellent gynecologist for you on the fourth since you're both leaving on the sixth. She's a member at our church and has happily obliged to fit you into her schedule."

Sheldon choked on his drink earnings stares from his mother and siblings. He coughed and cleared his throat. "Mother it's not necessary. We can find a doctor in Pasadena. Besides wouldn't be an inconvenience on her part to send the results to California?"

Mary looked over at her son. "Shelly, it's not a problem. She can even send them by email."

She then turned to look at Penny. "Is that alright with you, Penny? I thought you would want a check up."

"We were planning on booking an appointment when we got back, right Penny?" Sheldon countered, looking at her.

"Yup. That's the plan." She replied shooting him a look.

Mary, George and Missy stared at them suspiciously before Penny spoke up hesitantly.

"But I guess it won't hurt to have one here."


"...3...2...1. Happy New Year!" They shouted in unison as they stood on the porch.

Mary had wanted the champagne to be opened outside to prevent a mess in case it would spill onto the floor or carpet.

Penny wrapped her arms around Sheldon and kissed him on the lips, earning whistles from George.

Missy took the bottle and handed it to George. He opened it and it started flowing like a fountain. Mary handed each of them a glass as George poured the alcohol for each of them, skipping Penny.

Missy opened the non-alcoholic bottle and poured the contents into Penny's glass. "Since you're pregnant I picked up this from the supermarket for you."

"Thanks Missy, how thoughtful." Penny said happily then turned to glare at Sheldon who's eyes darted up to the sky to avoid her gaze.

They clinked their glasses before drinking.


"Well I'm done for the night." Mary said finishing her glass. "Shelly, make sure Penny turns in as well. It's important for a pregnant woman to get plenty of sleep."

"Yes mother." He replied as his she said goodnight before walking back inside through the sliding door. Missy and George finished off the bottle and turned in as well.

Penny and Sheldon sat on the patio chairs. He looked over at her. "I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you to refrain from being inebriated on New Years'. I understand it is the social convention."

She looked over at him. "It's okay sweetie. I was upset at first but I don't mind it now. I drink too much anyway so this is a nice change for me."

"That's accurate. It's a miracle your liver hasn't given out yet." Sheldon replied as Penny leered at him.

"But you'll make it up to me, right?" She asked, her memory flooding back to their first night. The thought alone was enough to make her toes curl.

"Of course, what do you suggest?" Sheldon asked innocently as Penny smirked. Leaning in, she whispered in his ear. She could practically hear his brain thinking.

"Woman, you're insatiable."

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