Chapter 4
Leonard sighed and took Penny's hand a they were about to land. Penny gave her husband a nervous smile. He frowned as he leaned into her, "You okay?"
She nodded quickly, "I think so. Just think my nerves are getting the best of me. Between saying goodbye to your sister and trying to live up to her. And what of our nephews resent us?"
"Hey I know its all very real happening very fast. And I know I have been overly excited about finally raising kids when this is something you have been not sure of. But like you said last night, now we are moved in officially I can not wait for them to move in. I'm sure its going to be hard at first because Neil, Scott, and Jeffrey are the oldest and probably understand what is going on. Plus moving to the other side of the country and moving in with an aunt and an uncle that they barley know is going to be very confusing. So they probably be upset for awhile, but we just got to try our best to make them understand and that we love them no matter what. It is going to be frustrating for us at times also. No one said this is going to easy but Cathrine trusts us and that says so much. You know from what kind of relationship her and I had until recently. You helped me so much to build a better relationship with Michael and Cathrine. And things with my mother are better because I finally stood up to her. That wouldn't have been possible if you didn't have faith in me. All I am saying is you might be unsure about this whole thing but if you can help me, you can help our nephews." Leonard could not help himself but intertwine his fingers with Penny's, pullef her hand up to his mouth and kisse her hand. While the whole time giving his wife a resuring smile.
Penny closed her eyes and leaned her head on his shoulder. "I don't know how you make me feel better, but you do. Thank you!" She then squeezed Leonard's hand as he kissed hers again.
"You do the same to me. Maybe thats one reason we make such a great team." Leonard admitted as he know laid his head on top of Penny's as the plane finally landed.
The next few hours were hard. First she took every bit of energy to spend with her sons. Then Leonard, Michael, Beverly, and Alfred were all by Catherine's side as she took her last breaths. Penny could only spend a few minutes in the room until she felt emotions take over her. That is when she found all five boys in the kitchen with their nanny eating a snack. Six heads turned her way as she suddenly felt uneasy, "Sorry..." Is what came out of Penny's mouth and was about to turn back. She thought maybe she would go for a walk, but stopped when the nanny stopped her.
"No, come and join us." The nanny offered. She nudged her head towards an empty seat as Penny was hesitant about the invite.
"Okay..." Penny said as she slowly walked over and sat in between she knew was Jeffery and William.
"Are you really moving us away?" Jeffery asked as the nanny and the other four boys turned their attention towards Penny.
Penny's eyes got big and swallowed hard noticing all attention on her. She took a deep breath and focused her attention on six year old Jeffrey. "Um, well you see your Uncle Leonard and I both have our jobs in California so yeah."
"That is unfair to us! We live here so why do we have to move in with you! You do not even know us! Uncle Michael was right, mother did not make the right decision. You don't deserve us!" Neil yelled, slamming his drink down and sliding down the stool. Then ran up the back stair way.
Scott seemed to feel the same as he yelled, "You will never replace our mom! You can't do this!" Then he followed his older brother.
"Ummm..." Is all Penny registrate to say as she watched her oldest nephews scream at her and run off. Then the nanny ran after them as the other three boys staired at her. "Ummm look boys, I really don't know what to say or do right now." She finally felt a tears run down her cheeks. As she closed her eyes to try to control her emotions and wipe her tears away she heard the stools scoot across the floor, Penny opened her eyes and with a rush of being squeezed by little arms. Penny could not control what happened next as she wrapped her arms around them and hugged them back. Penny knew if it was not for the three younger boys right now, she would have told Leonard they were making a huge mistake. But did not make things easier, just a little bit more comforting.