Leonard trudged up the stairs to Priya's apartment, after deciding that he should leave all his stuff in his car until he was sure Priya would take him in. Taking a deep breath, he rapped on her door and after the sound of approaching footsteps, the door soon opening to reveal the mother of his unborn child. He took in her appearance as she was looking a little worse for wear. He was used to seeing her all glamorous and business like but today, her un-straightened hair tumbled down onto her shoulders, she wore no makeup, joggers, a white tank top and a grey oversized cardigan.

'Hello, Leonard.' She said quietly.

'Hey babe, can I come in?' he asked and she nodded, stepping aside so that he could enter, 'Are you alright?'

'No Leonard, now that you ask I'm not,' she said, closing the door. Leonard felt his heart race faster as he sat down on the white sofa, 'I had a visit from Rajesh yesterday and he told me some interesting things.' She said sitting beside him. He nodded and looked at her.

'What did he tell you?'

'He told me that Sheldon has kicked you out, that he threw you against the wall because you made a pass at Penny.' Priya chewed the skin on her thumb, struggling to find the right words to say, 'Did you rape her?' she whispered and Leonard shook his head vigorously.

'No!'

'Then, I think you need to tell me the truth Leonard, the whole truth… even if it's something I don't want to hear.' Priya said her voice cracking slightly. Leonard sighed and nodded. It was time for the truth to come out. He was tired of feeling jealous and having this obsession of trying to get Penny back. He had said it to Sheldon himself: Priya was perfection for him. Penny was just a fantasy. If his relationship with Penny had really been meaningful to him, he would have had the strength to resist Priya's advances.

'Alright,' he said quietly, 'When you came back, Penny and I were in a relationship. I thought we were in love but when you came back into my life and we started to reconnect, well it was difficult for me. I had Penny as my girlfriend and I enjoyed it… it's something I had been fantasizing about since the day she moved here and well, as we hung out more, she became less relevant and hanging out with you became more important to me.

'When we kissed again and slept together, I enjoyed it. I know I shouldn't have but I loved being with you, however this fantasy with Penny just wouldn't leave. I felt like I should be with her, even though to me you are perfection.' Leonard sighed and looked at Priya, who was staring at the floor, 'That night, when you told me you were pregnant… I freaked. I truly freaked. I just don't think I'm ready for fatherhood, but I am willing to try and be as best parent I can be now. Anyway… I got tremendously drunk, and you know I'm not one for getting drunk to drown my sorrows. I then saw Sheldon and Penny kissing in the hallway and because I still had this fantasy in my head, I felt betrayed. I thought I loved her, but in honesty I loved the idea of being with her.

'I still couldn't get over the fact you were pregnant and well I went over to spill my sorrows to Penny. Even before we first went out, I would always find myself able to talk to her about my troubles. So I went over and told her and I mistook her signals as her flirting with me. She told me to leave but I didn't want to, I said no and she tried to shove me out but I took her arm and I… I pushed her and we toppled over the couch. I told her I loved her. Then she asked me was I going to rape her and I realised the predicament I was in. Then she told Sheldon and he got mad and kicked me out. But Priya, please understand… I don't love Penny. I thought I did but I don't… I love you. It's you I want to be with and I am actually kind of excited we're going to have a baby.' Leonard said, reaching out to take Priya's hand, however she flinched away from him.

'So what Rajesh told me was true?'

'Yes.' Leonard sighed, ashamed to admit it and Priya saw his guilt cross his face, 'I truly am sorry about it. I want to apologise so bad but… they don't believe me, I promised not to go near Penny again and I promise to keep that.'

'Where are you going to live now?'

'I'll probably check into a motel or something, until I can find a suitable apartment. Sheldon texted me earlier saying that until I've established a new place of residents, he's asked that my mail be forwarded to my desk at work.' Leonard sighed. Priya obviously didn't want him to stay. He had been a fool to think that she would, 'Say something…' he whispered after she was silent for a few moments.

'What do you want me to say Leonard?' Priya looked at her boyfriend and stared at him, trying to get her head around the situation.

'I… I don't know. But I can't bear the silence.' Leonard rested his face in the palm of his hands. How had it come to this? 'Do you want me to leave? Because it sure feels like you do.'

'No, I don't want you to leave.' Priya said quickly, 'Do you love me Leonard?'

'Yes… I think I do. Let's move away from here… let's go to a whole new area where nobody knows us, so we can start afresh and be a family.' Leonard said, grabbing her and pulling her close to him.

'You'd do that… for us?' Priya whispered, placing a hand on her flat stomach.

'Yes… I love you Priya. I know that now and I truly am sorry for what happened with Penny.' Leonard kissed her hands. He was kind of surprised at what had come out of his mouth… yes it was basically the truth but he had definitely and unintentionally hyped everything up and it looked like it was working in his favour.

'Well, ok… I think that you should move in with me. I've just finished unpacking the last box and I do love this apartment. It is a 15 minute drive away from your old apartment so I think it's safe to say we can start afresh.'

Leonard smiled at Priya, 'I love you.'

'I love you too.'

Sheldon had told his mother about his relationship with Penny and to his surprise, his mother had asked for him to visit Texas with Penny for a week so she could meet her properly and introduce her to the family. Sitting down at his computer, he began to do some work but was soon interrupted with what sounded like Penny singing at the top of the lungs.

'I'm free! Let it go! Let it go! I am one with the wind and sky!'

Confused, Sheldon walked over to Penny's apartment and knocked thrice on her door and saying her name as he usually did. The singing stopped and the door soon opened to reveal a smiling Sheldon.

'Hey sweetie, what's up?'

'Are you singing?' he asked and she nodded. 'Whilst your voice is much better after those singing lessons you've had, it's disturbing my work. I am on the verge of making a breakthrough and I cannot concentrate when you are singing at the top of your lungs.'

Penny crossed her arms and glared at him, 'For your information, I'm rehearsing!'

'For what?'

'I got a call back to audition for Broadway's version of "Frozen". I'd be playing Elsa and I have to practice, especially this song because it's so difficult. If I get this, it could be my big break.' Penny said and a small smile played across Sheldon's lips.

'Why didn't you tell me?' he asked and she shrugged.

'I didn't want to get my hopes up, I've been practicing with my singing teacher and I have to get it right.' Penny sighed, 'Here's the song.' She played it on YouTube and Sheldon grimaced. It wasn't exactly his kind of music, it was for younger people with bubble brains as opposed to his pure genius; but it was definitely a typical film that Broadway would make an adaptation of and he did have to admit it was a difficult song to sing.

'I guess you had better show me your version of this song.' Sheldon said sitting in his spot.

'What, now?'

'No, tomorrow when I have far less time on my hands. Of course now Penny.' Sheldon said and Penny raised her eyebrows as a smirk formed on Sheldon's face, 'see how I used sarcasm there?' he grinned and Penny shook her head, chuckling to herself.

'Alright, alright. I want your honest opinion though Sheldon so don't try and create an elaborate lie like you did last time!'

'I shall give you 100% honesty this time. No fictionary drug addicted relative this time… I promise.' Sheldon grinned. She took a deep breath and began to sing. When she finished, she bit her lip and looked at him.

'Well?'

'You want my honest opinion?'

'Yes.'

'It was very good… a major improvement from your catastrophic attempt at that song from the Rent Musical. You need to control your breathing better and not to strain your voice too much at the end and then it'll be perfect.'

'Really?' Penny squealed and she hugged him and kissed his face all over, 'Thank you Sheldon, it means a lot to me that you tell me the honest truth.'

'It's alright,' he said, removing himself from her clasp, 'by the way… my mother has invited us to stay with her for a week as she wants to get to know you.'

'Really?'

'Yes, I told her we'd visit her when the time was appropriate for both of us.' Sheldon said, 'now please keep the noise levels down for the next hour. I'll be going to the lab in an hour and then you can sing to your hearts content.'

'Alright Sheldon,' Penny giggled before kissing him goodbye and shutting the door behind him as he left. She decided that she would watch "Frozen" again and study the character she was going to play, taking notes and before she knew it, the film was over. Taking Sheldon's advice, she began to practice singing again. Her audition was in two days and she needed perfection.

Sorry I had to keep this update away from you guys for so long! Won't happen again anytime soon. Let me know what you think! xx