A lovely long chapter for all of you :) Penny and Leonard finally reveal their plan! Again, sorry if there are any SF inaccuracies- please let me know if there is!

Leonard and Penny were very excited. Their plan was working. After a quick and secret phone call, they had swapped the details and gossip that they had discovered. Both Sheldon and Amy were clearly miserable without the other, they undoubtedly wanted to get back together. They needed each other. Leonard was so sure that everything would work out that he had asked Penny to join him for dinner afterwards and maybe even retire to his bedroom to enjoy the rest of their evening.

Penny sat with Amy at the bar on the edge of her seat. She knew that Leonard and Sheldon were next door, in the restaurant, waiting for them. She was so excited that she gulped down her drink as soon as it came and stood up as if to leave.

"Shall we go through to get something to eat?" she swallowed in an effort to get rid of a hiccup lurching up her throat and causing her body to jolt.

"Hold on, I want to finish my drink. Are you done already? That was quick, even for you" Amy replied, taking a sip of her drink.

"Oh I was just thirsty. Come on, let's go. You can bring your drink with you" Penny was hopping on her feet, pleading with Amy.

"Fine let's go" Amy swivelled on her stool and stood up, drink in her hand, and led Penny towards the restaurant.

Penny could barely keep the smile from her face. Any minute now Amy would be seeing the love of her life, all thanks to her and Leonard's plan.

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Leonard was also on the edge of his seat. He couldn't help staring at Sheldon, widely smiling. He knew what was about to happen.

Sheldon glanced up for behind his menu, "What?" he asked, noticing that Leonard was gawking at him.

"What? Nothing. I didn't say anything" Leonard realised what he was doing and withdrew his stare to look at his own menu.

"No, but you were watching me like a hawk looking for prey. Leonard, I told you I'm fine"

"I know, it's just you've been so down recently. Earlier when we were up Coit Tower you seemed… preoccupied and disconnected. Then you left so quickly. I just wanted to make sure you were okay buddy" Leonard put down his menu to look at Sheldon in the eye.

"Leonard, I just told you I was fine" He argued, not returning the eye contact.

"I know that's what you told me but I've known you for long enough to know that it's not true" Leonard was really trying to make Sheldon open up and tell just him what he was thinking, he was obviously pining for Amy. Obviously Penny and he knew what was wrong but Leonard wanted to hear it from Sheldon. He just wanted to help, as soon as Sheldon admitted it to himself, he would be able to admit it to Amy.

Sheldon sighed and put down his menu but still did not look at Leonard.

"Since it looks like you're not going to let this go, I'll tell you" He paused and took a deep breath, eyelashes fluttering, gaining the courage to tell Leonard the truth.

"This trip was originally a present for Amy. I was going to bring her here in celebration of our 5th anniversary" Sheldon bit his lip and focused his gaze on the corner of the menu, flicking it between his fingers.

"Buddy. I… I'm really sorry" Leonard stuttered, leaning forward, his eyebrows raised high in earnest. Although he was trying to get Sheldon to confirm his thoughts, he never actually thought he would do it. It was still a shock.

Sheldon shrugged and continued to look at the list of food, pretending he was choosing what to order.

They sat in silence for a while. Leonard poured two glasses of water from the jug on the table and took a sip of his own.

Suddenly Sheldon spoke, Leonard wasn't expecting to hear anything so shocking, he opened his mouth in surprise, causing the water to dribble down his chin and into his lap.

"I was going to propose to her on Golden Gate Bridge"

He had said is so casually, as if he was attempting to just slip it into conversation without Leonard realising.

Leonard didn't have time to question Sheldon as at that moment he saw Amy and Penny walk into the room.

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Penny spotted the boys as soon as she walked in, however Amy started marching over to the opposite side of the room.

"Wait, where are you going?" Penny asked her, holding on to Amy's arm.

"Over there, I thought we could sit by the windows, there's a nice view of the city" Amy explained.

Penny tried to act aloof, "Yeah, we could but I think we'd be more comfortable over there" she pointed over her shoulder with her thumb, "You know, that way we're closer to... the kitchens and bar" She laughed, "You know what I'm like" Penny imitated drinking from a wine glass in an effort to make an excuse.

Amy looked confused but turned and followed Penny to the other side of the room.

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Sheldon's back was towards the girls but Leonard could see Penny leading Amy right into their trap.

Unfortunately, Amy also saw the trap. Just as they reached the table, Amy peered out too look over Penny's shoulder, only to see the boys sat there.

"What's he doing here?" she shouted angrily.

At the sound of her voice, Sheldon jumped out of his chair and turned to face them.

He was just as angry "What's she doing here?"

"Surprise!" Penny threw her hands in the air, trying to lighten the mood.

Both Sheldon and Amy glared at her, eyes pointing daggers.

"Would someone like to explain what is happening?" Sheldon crossed his arms on his chest and stared at Leonard and Penny like an angry teacher.

"Well, we just knew how much you guys were missing each other and thought we would arrange for you to see each other and talk" Leonard explained. He was wary, they both seemed angry but he wasn't sure why. This was what they both wanted right?

"I can't believe you guys manipulated us like that! That's why you've been acting so strange all weekend!" Amy was shocked and fuming.

"Hey, you guys used to always do your little science experiments on us, how is this any different?" Penny became defensive. This was not how she had imagined this would turn out.

"You're playing with our emotions. This is a lot different, it's deeper" Amy's voice rose and she was attracting attention from the other guests. "I can't even look at you both. I'm going"

She turned to walk out of the restaurant.

Sheldon had been quiet, but he saw Amy was hurt, "Amy wait!" he called after her.

She did not respond so Sheldon quickly ran to catch up with her.

They walked out together.

Next chapter, Sheldon and Amy talk a bit- there will be some angst! Sorry! We also rejoin Leonard and Penny.

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