Penny walked up the stairs her hand bracing her lower back, face contorted into what she was sure was the ugliest face of pain she had. Working all these double shifts were killing her.

She didn't know how much longer she could go without throwing her back out. She would never be able to work again. She couldn't afford a chiropractor or a doctors visit.

She could barley afford her bills.

She slid her key into the lock and couldn't wait to peel out of these clothes and do the best she could for her back by slipping into a steaming hot bath.

But just as the door opened she heard his voice, "Penny."

Oh God. Not now. "What Sheldon?" She turned around to show him her glare that told her she was NOT in the mood.

"You appear to be in pain." He said quickly forgetting what he was going to bother her with.

Which was so…not Sheldon. She lifted her eyebrows and decided to tread carefully.

"I am." She said with a hint of a questioning tone.

"Is it your back?" He led her into her apartment. "Amy Farrah Fowler has taught me a wonderous way to get rid of those pains. If it fails I can attempt to, as you would say, crack your back." She closed her eyes in the sheer delight of just hearing those words.

"You really think you can do this Sheldon?" She tossed her purse down and kicked off her shoes.

He tsked her, "I know I can do it, Penny."

She smiled hugely. "Let me change."

"Shower first please." He said quickly.

"Alright Moon Pie."

Penny hoped Sheldon knew what he was doing because she couldn't take the pain any more even a hot shower wouldn't ease the pain, even a bit. She quickly showered and changed into some shorts and a tank top. She put her hair in a messy bun and met Sheldon back in her living room.

It was weird she hasn't been this excited about something in a long time. And she was talking about Sheldon rubbing her back. She got strange goosebumps but ignored them.

He prompted her to sit and she obeyed. He adjusted himself accordingly. "I'll let you know I thoroughly sanitized my hands so you have no germs to worry about." He said and she nodded.

"Thank you Sheldon." NOW GET ON WITH IT ALREADY! She thought impatiently.

When he began it was kind of unsure and soft. Penny was getting ready to give up. But once he got into it…wow. He applied the perfect amount of pressure, rubbed and pressed all the right ways and before she knew it she was moaning with the extreme awesome pleasure she felt. The pain seemed to just go away.

She felt herself drifting off to a place…it was just her and Sheldon…and then someone knocked. Her concentration broke but Sheldon didn't stop. He seemed just as enthralled with this activity as she.

"I should get that." She mumbled but made no attempt to move.

"Yeah…we should." He answered with a quiet voice. All Texan too.

Pennys heart sped up and her skin tingled. The door opened suddenly. Sheldon and Penny shot away from each other so quickly Penny got dizzy.

Leonard walked in with a confused smile. "I've been knocking for-" He assessed his watch, "ten minutes."

Penny felt as confused as Leonard looked she glanced at Sheldon. He was just as lost.

"But I've only been home for…" Penny trailed off as her eyes caught the clock. Almost an hour! "um…" She quieted up.

"Wait." Leonard finally got a little more aware, which led him to be more confused. "What is going on here?" He managed to say.

Sheldon snapped out of his daze and turned into his normal self, "I noticed Penny was having back trouble and I suggested I give it a look. Amy Farrah Fowler taught me this wonderful move. It worked on me and it seemed to work on Penny too." He glanced at her taking in her straight posture.

It was almost too much for him. She was always wearing next to nothing but now he was aware of it much more than usual.

"Yeah it did." Penny said pushing at her back. "Amazing."

Leonard looked hurt, "Why didn't you ask me to help you?"

"She didn't ask. I offered." Sheldon put in.

"Well, okay. Dinners getting cold." He said deciding to let it go. Sheldon and Penny are just friends. He definitely had nothing to worry about.

"Let me change." Penny muttered and he excused himself. Penny looked at Sheldon and they shared a knowing glance, both aware something different happened there. Something that could change everything.

"Thank you Sheldon." She finally said.
And as if he wasn't the same person, as if some other being possessed him just as he got to the door, with all his hot southern drawl, "My pleasure." And with that he left Penny.

What has got into him? What has got into me?! Penny thought while heading to her room to throw on some clothes that were more suitable.
But she had to admit…that back rub was amazing. Quite possibly the best thing to ever happen to her. She smiled at herself and headed over to the boys for dinner.

Nope, she thought again, everything has changed.