GOOD TIMES

Leonard and Penny had been trying for a baby for the past few months but were not having much luck. They spoke about conceiving and the joy of bringing up their children, and the fears of not been good parents, but all their friends encouraged and commented on how great they would be as parents. It was also something that they both wanted for a while. They were settled, had good jobs and lived in a three bedroom house in a nice area. At first, Penny wasn't sure if she was ready, but the more she thought about it, the more she wanted to be pregnant with Leonard's children. There had been some disappointments along the way, but every night, they kept trying and every day is a new day, they thought. Penny and Leonard found strength in their confidence to be able to conceive and kept hoping and trying. It had been eight weeks since the last pregnancy test.

"Leonard, I think I may be pregnant," Penny announced.

Leonard looks up from his comic book and raises a brow. "Why do you think you are?" He asked.

"I don't know; I feel it this time. Look I even got more pregnancy sticks."

"This time, when was the last time and we ran out already?"

"A couple of weeks ago. but thought it might be another false alarm and yes."

"And you didn't think to tell me."

"I wanted to be sure I didn't want to disappoint you again," Penny said.

"Penny, you know you could never disappoint me. I love you."

" I love you too, But we have been trying for months, and I wanted to be sure."

"I know, we will get there, or you might be pregnant already," Leonard said and went back to reading his comic.

"Leonard I just told you I might be pregnant and you go back to reading your stupid comic book. Are you holding out on me?" Penny asked suspiciously. "Is it because you don't want the sex to stop."

"No.., I wouldn't do that, as much as I love having sex with you. I am committed to our plan to have kids". Leonard said truthfully.

"Umm, somehow I don't believe you." Penny grabbed the comic book and threw it behind the sofa. She looked into his eyes and said. "Prove it."

"Hey," Leonard barked at the disregard for his comic book and then caught Penny's eyes. "Errr, how do I do that?" Leonard asked, oblivious to where Penny was going with this.

Penny took his hand and led the way.

"Where are we going?" Leonard asked.

"To the bedroom so you can ravish me."

Leonard grinned. "Cool, so erm… tell me why you think you may be pregnant."

"I'll tell you later. Now you have a job to do and no slacking mister." Penny grinned back.

Leonard and Penny couldn't get enough of each other, even though they were trying to get pregnant, the sex was mind-blowing, and both secretly didn't want it to end if penny got pregnant

"You know we could still have sex when you're pregnant," Leonard said as he wraps his arms around Penny's naked body and catching his breath.

"Really, are you sure." Penny rubbed his chin.

"Yeah, I researched it, and it recommended until labour. Also, it can induce labour as well if the baby is late."

"Leonard, you are a pervert, you just don't want the sex to stop, I don't think you will want to sleep with me when I'm fat and bloated like a whale."

"Penny, I don't care, I love you anyway, and yes, I can't keep my hands off you." Leonard grinned.

"You say that now. Wait until I'm fat." Penny turned away from Leonard into her default position when she was sad, facing away from him.

Leonard senses her discomfort. "I will always want you. You are my lovebug." Leonard assured her and wrapped his arms around her.

"Thank you, Leonard." She turned and kissed him, then cuddled into him as silence engorged the room.

"Anyway, can we do the test now?" Leonard broke the silence.

The test had to be delayed as Penny dragged Leonard to the bedroom. "Leonard you are a bad influence on me, but okay."

"Why do I always get the blame when you mostly instigate sex?" Leonard moaned.

"Oh sure Leonard, it's all my fault." Penny rolled her eyes.

"What… Penny, you are the one that can't keep your hands off me." Leonard teased.

"Is that a problem mister?" Penny retorted and winked at him.

Leonard inhaled and replied. "Oh, no I didn't say that. I love it."

"See your fault." Penny smiled and disappeared into the bathroom to take the test.

Leonard rolls his eyes. He loved that Penny was so spontaneous.

Penny came back to find Leonard asleep. Poor Leonard. He must be exhausted from all the lovemaking. She climbed into bed and whispered into his ears to no avail. Penny could tell he was fast asleep and a wicked grin crossed her face. She smacked him hard on his bum.

Leonard let out a light screamed and jumped. He nearly fell off the bed, but Penny grabbed hold of him.

"Ouch, what you do that for.?" Leonard moaned, rubbing his backside.

Penny could not stop laughing.

"It not funny, it hurts," Leonard grumbled. "So did you take the test?"

Penny nodded.

"And?"

"Its, its", "It's positive" she squealed.

"Hum, Penny are you serious," Leonard said excitedly.

"Yes," she began jumping on the bed

"Oh my goodness," Leonard joins her as they sang. "we are pregnant." Over and over.

Penny was six months pregnant, and all the tests have been good. The baby was healthy, and Penny's exercising had paid off as she was in good shape. Penny put on a few pounds but not as big as she imagined she would be. Her belly was sticking out a little, and she loved her bump. Penny appetite had also grown. Her excuses were she was eating for two. The main issue was her graving, and they seem to change every other week which was not good for Leonard who was woken at all hours of the night to fetch Penny whatever she craved. Tonight's craving was an odd one. Penny entangled herself from Leonard and quietly went to the kitchen. She couldn't sleep and needed something to eat. Penny couldn't find all of what she craved. She returned to the bedroom.

"Leonard, Leonard!"

"What…" a sleepy Leonard mumbled.

"I want Scrambled eggs and baked beans, can you get me some baked beans from the store."

"But it the middle of the night and we have some in the cupboard." Leonard moaned.

"I know, but I want BBQ baked beans with my scrambled eggs. Please, Leonard."

"Really, what the difference. It still baked bean."

"Leonard, we do not have BBQ baked beans. I want BBQ baked beans." Penny scoffed.

"Can it wait until the morning and I thought you hated BBQ baked beans?"

"Not any more and no, your baby wants them." Penny always blamed the baby for her craving. "Please…. I promise this is the last time."

"You said that the last time."

"I know, but I promise this time,"

"Okay," Leonard gave in, he knew he wouldn't get any sleep until Penny got her wishes. "I'll go get you some" Leonard climbed out of bed and got dressed.

"Thank you. I really appreciate you, Leonard. You know that right."

"I know. I love you, Penny."

"I love you too."

Penny was at the back of the car on her way to the emergency room. Penny was about to go into labour and Leonard was there holding her hand with one hand and driving with the other.

All Penny could think was: 'Don't have the baby in the car. Penny was scared in case something went wrong. When they finally arrived, Leonard borrowed a wheelchair and wheeled Penny right into the closest room, hands on the bed, pants at her knees and sneakers still on. At 10 centimetres the nurse told her to call her if she felt a ton of pain as she was not ready yet.

After waiting for a while and a few false alarms, Penny got bored and to ease the contractions began texting her family and friends, she felt fine and was just chilling out, talking to her mom on the phone. Leonard just stood there not knowing what to do. He held her hand and assuring Penny that everything was going to be alright. He wipes the sweat off her forehead. Penny had been in the hospital for 2 hours, and she was getting frustrated and just wanted the baby out.

"It's going to be okay Penny."

"Leonard what do you know about having a baby, this is all your fault."

"How is it my fault we both wanted a baby."

"Well, you should have said no. I blame you, and that thing of yours that keeps poking me is never coming near me ever again. Got it, mister." Penny squeezed his hand.

"0uch you're hurting me." Leonard scoffed.

"Good now you know how I feel." Penny grinned and let go.

"Fine, I'll hold you to that the next time you want a poke." Leonard rubs the pain in his hands away.

Suddenly Penny started feeling more pressure and felt some movement. She gasped and put her hand down there and screamed. OMG LEONARD!—I touched the baby's head! Leonard immediately called the nurse, and all of a sudden the head popped right out and the body followed! Penny just caught the baby in time.

Penny held her baby closely, smiling how cute she is. She had big green eyes and blond hair, just like her mom. Penny didn't know what to say to her, but the words just came out. , "I got you. I promise I wouldn't let go." Penny had never felt so needed in her life before. She knew she was woefully unprepared to be a mom, but instantly fell in love with her daughter and wanted to communicate with her baby. Penny gently strokes her head and kissed her forehead. "Leonard, we are parents." Penny whimpered. "Isabelle, meet your Dad,"

Leonard sat next to Penny on the bed and rubbed Penny's back. "Yes, we are. She is so beautiful, and she has your eyes." Penny handed Isabelle to Leonard who held her tightly and couldn't help the tears from flowing. "Hello Isabelle, I'm your daddy."

Six weeks

"Hi Penny, how did it go at the doctor's?" Leonard asked.

"I'm all good to go. Yay..." Penny squealed excitedly. "Where is Isabelle?"

She is asleep in her cot. Why.?"

"Good, the doctor has given the all clear." She grabbed Leonard's hand and headed to the bedroom.

"Where are we going?" Leonard asked.

"My limbic system requires your attention." Penny gave him a seductive look.

Leonard could feel his glasses steaming up. "But I thought you said we are never having sex again and that thing is never…"

"Leonard. I say a lot of things, now Shut up and make love to me."