Authors Note

Disclaimer Big Bang its characters belong to someone else. The story belongs to me,

Present Day

The next day Sheldon was summoned to see President Siebert, Sheldon arrived at the university around 11 and headed straight to his office. Penny had wanted to come along but Sheldon had insisted that she stay home and be with their families.

Sheldon triple knocked on the door and entered when President Siebert called "Come in Dr Cooper".

President Siebert was sitting at his desk to his right was Department Head Eric GableHauser, he motioned him to sit in front of them.

"Doctor Cooper, I appreciate you coming in on your leave like this" Siebert said grabbing a piece of paper in front of him, "For your information we are still investigating the attack that occurred here to you but it would seem that it was organised with inside knowledge of the facility."

"I see President Siebert, I would not want you wasting college funds further trying to determine who assisted Leonard with his plan" Sheldon replied holding his head high.

"I for one want to find out who helped that slime ball attacked you Sheldon" said GableHauser slamming his fist on the table, "We have had our differences but you have been an asset to our department and I for one want to catch the little shit."

"Eric please calm down" President Siebert said "I too want to get to the bottom of this and want to see justice done."

"Only if we had evidence" Eric GableHauser said folding his arms and looking clearly frustrated.

"Howard Wolowitz is attempting to recover what he can from the back-up tapes, unfortunately it was well executed and I am afraid that he will not be successful."

"President Siebert" asked Sheldon, "You said that there was another matter you wished to discuss with me."

"Yes Dr Cooper, Leonard Hofstadter has lodged a complaint that you assaulted him near a comic book store a few nights before." President Siebert asked taking on an official tone now that the topic had been raised.

"I did do such a thing as Mr Hofstadter had attacked my girlfriend Penny's car" Sheldon replied, he felt a little unsure calling Penny his girlfriend but it also seemed to give him strength for whatever the outcome of this discussion.

"So the complaint is confirmed, Professor GableHauser I believe you have a question" President Siebert said turning to him.

"Yes I do" He said standing up and moving over to Sheldon.

"Dr Cooper"

"Yes Professor Siebert" Sheldon replied preparing for the worst.

"On behalf of President Siebert and the entire physics department, as a result of this incident, the university has decide that" Sheldon awaited for the axe to fall and his quest to win the Nobel prize to suffer a severe blow. "To award you this commendation for exceptional service to the University and wonder if you would be able to provide us with a copy of the video of you kicking his ass."

Sheldon could not believe what he was saying "I do not understand, I admitted to the attack, I suspected to be punished."

"Sheldon" President Siebert getting his attention, "Yes you did hit him but from what your friend Stuart said he deserved it."

"Stuart" Sheldon replied not understanding.

"Yes he came in and saw myself the day after the incident, told me what had happened and said he had the video of you defending the young ladies honour." President Siebert said, "We took the complaint from the creep but since I had already informed the board that I believed you were justified in what you did they decided to ignore the incident."

Eric cut in "Hofstadter would have been sacked if he had not gotten that TV job, he had destroyed your work in the artic, he had tried to sleep with students and his work was substandard."

GableHauser sat down next to Sheldon, remembering not to touch the young physicist, "You are worth more to this university than 100 Hofstadter's, also if you would allow us we would also like to help Ms Queen".

Sheldon was silent for a moment, not quite understanding what was happening "You wish to help Penny" he said "In what way".

"For time to time the university offers scholarships to people who we have discovered that we believe with the right push could go onto do remarkable things" Siebert replied, "Penny Queen we believe is an inspiring actress and we would like to offer her a scholarship to the Drama department to help her achieve her dream."

"I do not know what to say President Siebert, I do not understand this" Sheldon said feeling himself becoming emotional, he could not help it the last few months had been a severe strain on him and to receive this for Penny after all she had suffered.

"You are important to us Doctor Cooper and we understand that Miss Queen is important to you, if we can help her achieve her dreams and recover from the last few months then we are glad to do it." GableHauser said.

President Siebert stood and walked around his desk, "Sheldon you will win the Noble Prize someday, with it will bring money and prestige to the University, if we can do something now for someone you care about which frees your brilliant mind to solve the questions before you, then it is a win for us." He said putting his hand on Sheldon's shoulder "We would not be honest if we did not admit that, now go enjoy your break with Penny and your families, come back in the New Year and get that Nobel Prize."

Sheldon stood and walked to the door, turning he said "Thank you, you do not know how much this means to me."

Meanwhile back at the apartment Penny was pacing like a caged animal.

"Sit down Penny" Missy said, "Sheldon is more important to that place than the troll ever was, he will be fine."

"Missy, that fucking asshole attacked Moonpie and now reported him, I want to hog tie and castrate him" Penny said walking towards the door.

"Where do you think you're going young lady" Penny mother said from the kitchen, "You get right back here, I am not having you go to the university and make more trouble for your young man or getting in trouble because of that Hofstadter fella".

"Mum" Penny whined, "I need to do something."

"Penny you get your bottom down on that couch now, Shelly can look after himself and Leonard is not worth the effort." Mary Cooper said coming alongside Penny's mother. "We had to send your father and sister to the farmers market to keep them out of trouble, we do not need you doing stupid things as well."

"Penny, how about you and I go to the mall" Missy suggested, "We could find something to do there."

"Hold on young lady, you are not going anywhere either, Leonard hurt your twin and I know you well my daughter, you want to visit him and castrate him as well" Mary Cooper said giving Missy the glare she gave when either her or Sheldon were getting close to the line."

"Mom, I would never" she said "Damn caught again" she whispered to Penny who laughed.

They both sat down and turned on the TV, Penny worried about Sheldon and how he was doing, she tried to get into the program but she just wanted to know that he was alright.

Sheldon walked to the his office, turning over the package that President Siebert's secretary had given him, he needed to think before he called Penny and told her the news, in fact he was still reeling from what had happened.

He called Howard and asked him for a ride home, today had been a day of great surprises so far and Sheldon could not wait to find out what more was in store.

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