Hey guys thanks for the awesome reviews. They encouraged me to write this next chapter. And don't worry I am not ending this story anytime soon. I will probably update my other story, Starting Over tomorrow. Then will update my continuation story on Season 12 Thursday night. Well enjoy this chapter. I don't own TBBT but love these Characters.

Chapter 24

Penny was now twenty-four weeks pregnant and was ready for her first table read of her soap opera. But before hand, she had told the show creator and executives about her recent engagement, whclich all where happy for her. During her table read Penny sat next to the guy who was going to to play her love interest, James. All Penny knew he was in his late twenties, had a slew of girlfriends, was an ex Abercrombie model, and had small roles in movies and television shows. During the time Penny had talked him during their time promoting the show, she noticed James was very arrogant and would not get the hint Penny was single. Penny also noticed something about her, that if she was single, not pregnant, and never met Leonard, she would fall head over heals for James and just be another notch on his bedpost. Penny just made sure as she next to him she kept flashing her engagement ring.

On the other side of her sat, Caleb. He was going to play her half brother on the show. Penny made note that Caleb was an child actor until he hit puberty. The show he was on, just up and cancelled it because Caleb was not cute and adorable anymore. So he told Penny he finished school and graduated. Now at nineteen he wanted to give acting another shot. Penny and him made a great connection the first day they met. Penny liked him instantly because he complemented how cute her maternity outfit and flats were.

Caleb leaned over to her before the actual table read began, "Your man has good taste! I think James has finally noticed and just let you know that ring will just make him try harder with you."

Penny raised an eyebrow at Caleb with a smirk. She then leaned into him. "Oh Sweetie, if James does I will just go all Nebraskan on his ass. He won't have any girl touch his happy place for a long time. Plus I'm sure my friend Sheldon is one small step becoming a mad scientist, so he won't want to mess with me...And matter of fact my Leonard does have good taste. Well at least in jewelry..." Penny stretched out her arm as she admired her engagement ring making Caleb laugh. Penny glanced over at James and it was clear he heard what she told Caleb. She just turned her head and gave James a wink as she tilted her head with a wide grin. James just kept frowning at her. She just hoped nothing would interfere her job now and their chemistry as they acted. Penny just wanted to make a point to James she was here to be professional not to be hit on.

Penny would have to return to the studio rest of the week to make sure everyone had the first weeks script mostly down. She would do a quick run down on Friday on the actual set. Penny was grateful she had the weekend to relax and be with Leonard. Because Monday would be her first day shooting the soap opera.

After the table, Penny was ready to go home. She felt tired more than usually, which Penny knew it had to be the pregnancy. Penny didn't read the book, but Leonard was reading, "What to Expect, When You're Expecting." And the next day he would be excited to tell Penny what he read.

As Penny was about to get in her car, she felt a hand on her shoulder and was turned around quickly. She was eyed up to a chest. She frowned as she looked up noticing it was James. "What the hell man?" Penny felt pissed thinking this guy could do anything.

He looked down at her with a smug smile. James squeezed Penny's shoulder a little tighter making her very uncomfortable. Then with his free hand, James took his index finger under Penny's chin so her eyes were lined up with his. "You think you scare me saying you will kick my ass and think I will stop my ways. You have me all wrong...We have to work together everyday and to make things easier on you is not to say no to me. That's life in Hollywood baby, sleep your way to the top and your boytoy never knowing. So don't try it again..." With that he let her go and walked away.

Penny stood there shaking in anger. How much she wanted to kick him in his happy place, but his strength over took her own power. So she decided to come in early to have a chat with her agent and her bosses. Penny sighed heavily and got into her car. She fought the tears because she knew herself was stronger than a man like James. Penny was finally home when she could not hold back any longer. What James did triggered something inside her reminding of Kurt and other ex boyfriends use to have control over her.

Penny opened the door to her apartment and smelled food cooking. She looked up and saw Leonard cooking as always.

He noticed his fiance and smiled up to her. "Well he sexy mama, how was..." He then hurried to Penny's side as she just dropped her purse and became very upset. Leonard wrapped his arms around her as Penny clung to him. After a few minutes Leonard took her to the couch and asked what was wrong. Penny told him everything through her tears.

Penny could tell Leonard was angry. His face was red and brow was frowned. "Listen toto me, this James guy will not get what he wants. Tomorrow I will take off work and go with you. Not because I don't believe you that you won't tell what happened because I do believe you. But more for me to see this issue resolved and taken care of. Plus I don't want to see anything happen to you or our baby girl. Okay?" Leonard would feel better if he knew his fiance was safe at work, even though Penny could probably take on James. More if she was not pregnant. Penny only agreed, just for this one time.