Chapter 30
The next day, Leonard had gotten and kissed Penny good morning. Leonard laughed as she did not want him to leave since he just got back the day before. "Penny, if I don't leave Howard and Raj told me they will come here and kidnap me. Since you know I can not see the bride. Well except for this evening at our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner."
Penny stuck out her lip pretending to be sad. "Okay I guess but you better make up to me on our honeymoon."
Leonard winked with a smile, "Oh you know I will! And no I am still not going to tell you we are going." Penny laughed after she gave him a pouty look and they kissed.
They did not see each other until rehearsal and the dinner. During the dinner as they reserved a room at the restaurant for their friends and immediate family things began to turn. This is when Beverly entered. Everyones attention was on her as no one knew what she was going to say. At first she gave her two other children attention then Sheldon. Then Beverly walked up to Leonard and Penny after Alfred greeted her with, "Hello my hateful shrew." She ended up calling Alfred on the lines an ungrateful husband.
"Enough!" Leonard yelled, which shocked everyone. Even Penny, yet she found it a turn on her soon to be husband. "What are you doing here anyway mom? From what I heard you were against this marriage." Leonard looked at her feeling anger that she was here.
"I was and still am. But if this what makes you happy and you still believe that unborn child is yours, go right ahead." Beverly face never changed with emotion. "I will watch you exchange vows and in a few years time I will tell you I told you so."
Penny fought her tears, so she walked off so no one could see. Leonard looked at his mother and shook his head saying nothing. He just follwed his soon to be wife as did Susan, Wendy, Bernadette, and Amy.
Beverly frowned not understanding what just had happened. She turned around as she felt a tap on her shoulder. As she did, Beverly noticed a taller older man who was bald on top and what hair he did have was greying. "Yes may I help you?" She asked the gentleman.
"Yeah, that's my daughter you are pointing fingers at. You have to be blind not to know my Slugger would never lie. Mostly never lie to your son. That baby is his and by gosh darnit those two are in love dispite you like it or not. Those two will be married tomorrow and will live a very happy life together. So you can stay and celebrate or you can leave?" Wyatt was angry. He knew Leonard's mom was hard one but he never imagined she was a cold person. He stared down at her as she stared back.
Beverly took a second to think as she noticed eveyone was watching. She did not want to embarrass herself so she just nodded and told Penny's father okay. They shook hands and Wyatt went back to the party. Beverly found her other childern and Sheldon talking to one another as she decided to join them.
Outside, Leonard had his arms wrapped around Penny's shoulders. Her mom, sister and friends slowly made their way back in once they knew Leonard had Penny calmed down. Leonard just held her as Penny laid her head on his shoulder. "I might let my mother get to me, but you're stronger than me physically and emotionally so don't let her get to your head like she did a few years back." Leonard was serious yet joking.
Penny nudged him with a smile. "Yeah I know, I am just ready to get married and have this baby. One so we don't have to worry about no one else ruining our relationship and two once I have our daughter maybe I can stop being and emotional mess. You know so it can just be you from now on." Penny laughed as Leonard gave her a quick frown.
Once Leonard knew Penny felt better they went inside. They kept their eyes on Beverly but was glad she never attempted to approach them again.
The next morning came quickly. Penny, Susan, and her bridemaids made there way to get there dresses. Once they ate and was dressed, all women got there hair and make up done. Now it was just waiting until the ceremony started.
A while later, Wyatt knocked on the door and asked if everyone was ready. Susan kissed her daughter and went to find her seat. Penny was happy Leonard got CalTech's Beckman Mall for their ceremony. Wyatt sat beside his daughter and held her hands. "You ready for this Slugger?"
Penny smiled ear to ear, "Yes I am Daddy. Are you?"
"Not really, giving my baby away is really hard. At least you have a good man waiting out there waiting for you. Now we better go before I tear up and that Sheldon charter will stop complaining about having an outdoor wedding." Wyatt stood up, and then helpe his daughter. The two of them were not the emotional type but as Wyatt gave his youngest a look Penny couldn't help but hug him.
Penny made her way down the isle with her dad. As she got closer, Penny could see the cheesiest smile across Leonard's face. An that smile never left his face as the ceremony went on. Only making Penny try to hold a set look and not laugh on how silly Leonard was being.
Penny then noticed their ceremony was coming to a close and felt butterflies. So she decided to put on a deadpan look and calm her nerves. The minster looked at Leonard and asked, "Do you Leonard take Penny as your wife?" The cheet smile still held across his face and nodded, "Most definitely yes!"
The minister turned to Penny, "Now Penny do you take Leonard as your husband?"
Penny turned to Leonard and rubbed her growing belly, "It's a little late to start saying no..." Which made people laugh amd somehow made Leonard smie bigger.
The minster could not hold back his smile with a shaking of his head. "A long as I have known you Penny and your family, I am taking that as a yes. So now I pronounce you Doctor and Mrs. Hofstadter... Leonard I know you have been waiting for this just how the way you have been looking at Penny, you may kiss your bride."
Their family and friends cheered as Leonard took his hands on Penny's cheek. She smiled at him. "We did it!" He told her as Penny only nodded.
"Kiss me genius!" She told him as Leonard seemed to be taking his time. But that seemed to get things going and finally gave his wife a very passionate first kiss as a married couple.