Chapter 51

Rick was outside Kurt's apartment, knocking on his door, when the big man opened it, and surprising Rick by his size. Rick explained who he was, then he asked if Kurt knew Penny and if he was willing to talk about her. Kurt had seen the news and he was ready to talk all about Penny, to anyone who wanted to listen. He even agreed to let Rick record their interview.

"How long have you know Penny?" Rick asked, hoping that this guy at least knew her well.

"She lived off me for over 3 years and I have seen her off and on since." Kurt said smiling

Wow, this was great, Rick thought, "Lived off you, could you explain?" Rick asked.

"Yeah, when I came out here, she begged to come with me, but once out here, she was just a freeloader, taking advantage of my hospitality." Kurt told Rick, enjoying this whole interview. "Your going to put this in the paper, right?" Kurt asked.

"Yes, of course, we are trying to find out her relationship with Todd Stewart, so this background information is very good." Rick told him, trying to boost his ego.

'Good' Kurt thought, "Well she thought that she could just fuck her way to being a movie star, but really she wasn't that good. She would even bring other girls over with her, but the other girls were usually better than her. After a while, I just booted her out, because she was so useless and she just wanted things for sex."

Rick, thought this is great stuff, "How do you think she is making it now? Living in California is still expensive." Rick asked him.

"Oh, I'm pretty sure she got some nerds in her apartment building to pay her bills, I even think she fucks one for cash." Kurt said smiling.

What a story this was going to make, Rick thought, Todd Stewart got some gold-digger, maybe almost a prostitute, pregnant then has an accident. Maybe it could even be looked at like a suicide attempt, him stressed over making some bitch pregnant. Rick had some great stuff now, to write about, but he wanted to make sure he got all the trash about this Penny. Rick and Kurt talked for about another half hour, until Rick thought he had everything out of Kurt. When he left, the big man gave him a big smile and shook his hand, wishing him good luck on his story. Rick now had to go back to work this evening, to write his story, he knew the editor would want it in the morning edition, after he read it.

Penny lay in Leonard arms, after everything that had happened, it had been a wonderful day, she couldn't help but stare at her engagement ring, she was so happy. Her and Leonard had just gone to bed, and Leonard had helped her get into a comfortable position, he was so wonderful. She had wanted to lay facing him, so he was now on his back and she was on his left with her head laying on his chest, her head just under his chin, she could hear his heart. He left hand was on his and where she could look at her ring, her right arm in a position not to strain her wrist. It had taken a few minutes, with Leonard moving several times, but now she was comfortable and where she wanted to be. She wished she wasn't so hurt, because she really wanted to make love to him tonight, the first night of them being an engaged couple, but unfortunately that would have to wait. So she just laid there, having to settle for Leonard putting small kisses on her head, and telling her how much he loved her, all which made her content and happy.

The paper Rick worked for had a large entertainment section in their Sunday edition, and this Sunday's paper was full of stories about Todd Stewart and his trampy pregnant girlfriend. To say the articles trashed Penny would be an understatement, they made her look like a gold digging whore, a person who should never be entrusted with a child. The TV networks picked up on the papers story and since they had no facts on the story, they got experts together to editorialize and make horrible comments about poor naïve Todd Stewart, who came to America for a career in acting, and then was preyed on by some skanky Hollywood bitch who probably got pregnant to trap him. They also got some liberal do-gooders, on some of the shows, who suggested that since Penny was probably drinking and taking drugs at the Brad's party, she should be arrested for the protection of the baby. By noon, Penny was know by most people on the west coast as a no good tramp.

Max kept information on Todd to a minimum, only providing his medical condition updates to the press. He would not take questions about Penny or the party, because he wanted to salvage Todd's career, and as long as the press trashed Penny, Todd was safe. Nancy, didn't believe most of what was being said about Penny, but she didn't know the facts and besides Todd was the bigger celebrity, so she had to protect him. With all that was happening and all the slander that was being told by the press, the bottom line was there was no one there to protect Penny.

Penny woke up before Leonard, so she just laid there in his arms trying not to make the slightest move. It was cold and rainy outside and she could hear the soothing rhythm of the raindrops on the window, which was relaxing. The room they were in, was cool, so during the night, after she went to the bathroom, they had repositioned themselves so that Penny was kept warm. Penny was now in her little cocoon, with Leonard's arms around her, her back against his warm chest and then the covers wrapped around them both. It was warm and cozy, she was being cuddled by the man she loved and there was the gentle sounds of the rain falling, she fell back asleep less than ten minutes after she woke up.

Penny and Leonard, had slept till about 11 AM, both getting a very restful sleep, which both of them needed. They laid and talked in bed for another hour, after waking, exchanging several kisses, they finally got out of bed at noon. Penny still had soreness and stiffness, but it was a little bit less than the day before, so she was learning to deal with it and she moved a little better. When they went into the living room, they were greeted by a very serious Howard and Bernadette, Bernadette wiping tears from her eyes. Howard changed the news channel before Penny could see what was on.

"What's wrong?" Leonard asked, a little bit concerned.

"The news has really gone crazy, with your car crash and the party. Penny they keep saying you are pregnant with Todd Stewart's illegitimate baby and now they are speculating that he was trying to commit suicide with the car crash." Bernadette told them.

"What!" Leonard exclaimed, he then calmed himself down, he didn't want to upset Penny. He was holding Penny's hand so he pulled her gently to him and put his arms around her, resting his hands on her stomach. In a gentler voice, "They need to get their facts straight, this is my family, Todd Stewart can go fine his own." Leonard was rewarded with Penny turning her head to give him a smile and a kiss.

Penny looked at Howard and Bernadette, "Could we please not watch the news today. Yesterday turned out to be a wonderful day, I just want it to continue through today, I don't care what the outside world thinks today." Penny again smiled at Leonard. "I need to rest today some more, so I would just like to be lazy, eat, watch TV and cuddle with fiancé all day today. I am selfish, I want today for myself, please." Penny gave them her best puppy dog eyes she could, with two black eyes.

Bernadette, Howard and Leonard all said yes and nodded in unison. They all went to the table and had coffee, pastries, sausage biscuits and fruit, that Bernadette had laid out, enjoying each others company while they talked about nothing and everything, they all enjoyed. They all helped clean up from their brunch, except Penny, who was ordered to the couch, then afterwards they retreated to their bedrooms to get ready for their lazy day.

"Well, I need a shower." Penny told Leonard

"Yeah, me too." Leonard responded

"Really, let me check." Penny walked over to him, wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her nose into his shoulder. Leonard had a manly musky smell of someone who just gotten up, he had the same smell when they sometimes made love first thing in the morning, when they woke up. His smell was intoxicating to Penny, and she was feeling aroused and she turned her head to kiss his neck. Penny didn't know how Leonard was feeling, but the sexual tension between them was driving her nuts. Every time he touched her, she felt aroused and when she was in his arms, she wanted him to take her so bad, she almost said it out loud. Right now all she could think of was that she wanted to kiss every part of his body, from his toes to the tip of his nose.

"Penny? Honey?" Leonard said softly, finally bringing her out of her trance. "Why don't we take showers, right now?" Leonard suggested. Leonard was a little scared, because first, he was pretty sure she wanted to have sex and she still looked too broken, so he was scared of hurting her. Second, he knew nothing about having sex with a pregnant woman and he was terrified about hurting Penny and the baby. Leonard knew he wouldn't be able to live with himself if he ever hurt one of them.

Penny gave Leonard a disappointed look as she pulled back, but she did start to strip away her pajamas, with Leonard's help, to get ready for a shower. Once she was out of her pajamas, the bruises on her body stood out and any little thoughts of having sex with her left Leonard's mind as his concern for hurting her took over. Penny took a couple steps to the shower, then stopped to look at him, a little expression of disapproval on her face.

"Leonard, you have to take a shower with me. I need you to help wash me, I can't really do it myself, very good. Also, can you get the little plastic bag out of my purse, the hospital gave me for showers, to put over my cast." Penny said to him, trying to say it in a way that would persuade him to join her.

Leonard got the bag and quickly stripped off his clothes to follow her into the shower. He got the bag on her cast, and sealed it, then helped her off with her panties, which she seemed to enjoy way too much. Since Penny's cast went right to the base of her fingers, her whole lower arm and hand where in the bag, making it necessary for Leonard to do all the washing of Penny, which again she seemed to be enjoying too much. Every time he would wash parts of her, that he knew where very erogenous to her, she made him wash her more or say he needed to do it again to get it clean. She was not being too subtle that she was getting turned on and she even moaned once when he was washing her unbruised breast. Penny was as horny as he ever saw her and he didn't know what to do about it.

Penny really thought being in the shower with Leonard would be fun, but was unprepared for how much it was going to turn her on. She hadn't thought it through, if him touching her was arousing her, what was him rubbing soap on her body going to do, well she soon found out, drive her crazy. It was really bad when he started washing her back, fanny and thighs, but when she was leaning with her back to his chest, he was driving her crazy washing her breasts. Right now he was washing her abdomen, very gently, she knew he was thinking about the baby, but he had no idea what he was doing to her, she was loosing it.

Leonard made a decision, Penny was horny, he couldn't have sex with her, so to satisfy her, he thought, I will just wash her between her legs like she wants me to, maybe she can get her release, and I won't hurt her. Since he now had a plan, Leonard moved his hands down to between her legs and surprised at the little shiver he felt run through her. He closed his eyes and thought how he would please her, down there, during sex, then tried to duplicate it with his hands, wash clothe and soap suds. He figured he was getting it right, because her whole body was leaning against him, she was slowing moving her hips, up and down, and started to moan softly.

Penny couldn't believe the feeling when Leonard slide his hands down between her legs, it sent shivers though her. However, when he completely surprised her and started to rub her erotically, she lost it, leaning back against him and closing her eyes, oblivious to anything but the warm water falling on her and Leonard's hands taking her over the edge to ecstasy. She could feel her climax building rapidly and she took her good hand and grabbed her unbruised breast nipple, gently squeezing in and twisting, while Leonard rubbed her clitoris, starting the shivers through her body. 'Leonard you amazing beast', she thought, Leslie had been so right about him, he was so amazing, then 'Oh My God', as the spasms took over her body. Her orgasm was one of the most intense she ever had, and her legs went weak immediately after it was over.

Leonard, was amazed at the strong release Penny had, and he immediately grabbed her when she started to slip down after her orgasm. He had her now pulled up to his chest, facing him, her arms around his neck and his around her holding her up. He was gently putting small kisses on her lips and face and neck, while she came down from her high. The expression on her face, was priceless and he so wished he had his phone so he could take a picture of it, because it just radiated happiness and contentment.

Leonard stood their holding her, for a little while and then felt her relax even more, which made him happy, until he heard her start to snore, her head on his shoulder.

"Penny, honey are you asleep?" Leonard felt funny even asking, because he knew she was. When she didn't respond he gave her a little shake.

"Huh", Penny said as she woke up.

"Honey, Lets get you out of the shower and dry, then you can sleep, Ok?" Leonard told her.

Penny gave him a dreamy smile, then tucked her head into the crook of his neck. He barely heard her say, "Ok".

Leonard got them out of the shower and dried her while she stood there giving him that little dreamy smile the whole time. She was tired and he had heard pregnant women need more sleep and Penny was always a sleepy-head, so the little fun in the shower had probably pushed her over the edge and she needed a nap. Penny's hair wasn't too long, they probably cut it for her show, but it was wet, so Leonard dried it as best he could, with a towel, then took the dryer to it while trying to keep her from nuzzling back against his chest, which she had turned into a little game between them.

Finally she was ready for her nap, but of course she wanted him to nap with her, so she pulled him onto the bed and put him on his back. She then practically crawled on top of him finally finding herself a comfortable position, with her head on his chest. He pulled the covers over both of them, and she was asleep before he even realized it. He looked down at her, she was adorable, even though she had two black eyes and now that the bandage was off, a badly bruised forehead with several stitches. She was still the most beautiful woman he had ever laid his eyes on and he just felt so lucky.