Had no internet for awhile so it has took me awhile to update. I hope everyone enjoys as I don't own these characters. Thanks to everyone who comments and likes this story.

Theory of Grandparents

Leonard tired his best to make his and family's vacation special. At least for himself and Penny since their children were still very young they would not remember their Gramps being sick. But Alfred was trying his best being a good grandpa towards the young children with his mind not being at its best. Leonard was happy though when he would look over at his dad with his children, Alfred always had them laughing.

So Leonard decided to spoil Penny a little in their day out in New York City. So Leonard took her shopping in Little Italy and had the best Italian food for lunch. But to him, Penny was being too nice complimenting him, so after finding out she was on her third glass of wine Leonard swore his wife was going to take his head off from cutting her off.

A little later, Penny decided to have Leonard have some fun and found the firehouse they filmed Ghostbusters. She stilled had a small grudge against him and dared him to slide down the pole. What Penny did not expect was Leonard actually go down it but now back at Alfred's apartment with a heating pad on his back. While lounging on the couch, relaxing and watching an episode of Blue Clues with all four kids. Whom just happened to be all sitting on top of him, Penny was showing his dad and Julia his failed attempt at the fire pole laughing. Later in bed, Leonard frowned as Penny sent the video to their friends. "You know I am still trying to figure out if your gasp was of worry or excitement you were going to get a payout on our life insurance?"

Penny looked at Leonard seeing his frown and held back a grin. "With four kids the money wouldn't hurt. Plus I could use a vacation to Figi..." She told him holding her serious look.

Leonard's face went blank and blinked a few times towards his wife,"You are so mean you know that..."

Penny finally grinned and leaned over and kissed her husband's cheek, "Well you love me so it all works out!" She told him patting his knee and then got up to use the bathroom.

But at that time Leonard happened to see the messages come through Penny's phone and he even frowned more."I hate our friends!" Only making Penny laugh by her husband's statement knowing their friends were being worse than she was. Probably would even bust on him even more once they were back home in Pasadena.

The next day after Leonard was fine with the idea Julia would keep him updated on Alfred, because Leonard had hoped Alfred and Julia would move to California to be closer to his dad. Julia was glad to see one of Alfred's children was not worried about how they were going to split up the estate and actually cared for his health, she declined because she did not want Alfred be more confused. Julia was glad Leonard finally agreed but still worried. So Leonard, Penny, and their four babies drove over to New Jersey to visit Beverly for a few days. "It is still odd we are staying with her." Leonard pointed out about staying with his mother as Penny drove since he could still barley move.

"Hey you always tell the kids you have to try something once before you decide you like it or not. Same goes for you mister about your mom." Penny pointed out as she waved a finger at him with a smug smile. "Plus things have not been that bad between you two for the last four years, she has not even wrote a book that mentions you. That has to be hard on her since you know you were her big money maker..." Penny chuckled as Leonard gave her a disapproved look. Beverly still wrote books and discribe situations and Beverly would seek her son's permission as long his and his own families names were left out of her books. Also Beverly had to agree not to let Leonard know when she was writing a book or when it was published. It made Leonard less upset with her and Penny could see it made Leonard and Beverly's relationship better. Penny decided to change the subject. "Also Ezra and Beverly has this weird grandmother/ grandson relationship since Ezra was born. I think Beverly held a close bond with him since the first time she saw him in NICU."

"She shows love and affection to all of our kids... After all these years it still odd to see her show love and affection to any living thing. But it does make me happy my mom wants a good relationship with our kids...Well here we are!" Leonard sighed as they pulled up to his childhood home and seeing Beverly outside waiting for them.

It made Leonard really happy to have a good visit with his mom. He still questioned Beverly's actions but was glad to see his two oldest Ezra and Emma interact with her. What surprised Leonard and Penny was actually see Beverly play with their children and her smile while they took a visit to the zoo as she agreed to ride the zoo train and carousel. "I'm freaking out a little..." Leonard whispered to his wife.

"Yeah me too!" Penny whispered back as she held Ellie and Leonard held Emmett on the train. Emma and Ezra were in the seat in front of them with Beverly holding onto them.