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Part II

Jan.26th not in Pasadena

Compressed Threads

The flight over to London on BA would be a long one 10 hours. First stop London then on to Geneva. At least they were in First Class Penny thought. Leonard was next to her, she was leaning her head on his shoulder. He was reading on his tablet. It wasn't work but a paper on an ongoing laser experiment in the Netherlands. Penny tried to sleep closing her eyes but she was too nervous. She had never been a great flyer. She knew Leonard didn't care to fly either but he'd made this flight a few times this last year. Frankly he might have been about half in the bag. He's had 2 scotches in the first class lounge before they got aboard and 2 more since they got in the air.

Penny thought about having a drink she'd stopped drinking last week. She had been patiently waiting but it never came. Leonard really should have noticed. They had been making love everyday now for 30 days. Penny was late, she could have taken a test but she decided to wait it out. Sometimes she had a long space between cycles. But she was 3 weeks late now. She was excited but scared at the same time. This had happened fast. She reached for Leonard's hand intertwining her fingers with his. He looked over and smiled. She stared in his eyes, nope not in the bag. It had been over 3 hours for four drinks. She continued to hold his hand and use his shoulder as her pillow.

It had been three weeks since Liisa birthday. They had left the apartment and went back home on Sunday afternoon. Leonard had timed the drive so he could figure out when to leave for work the next morning when Caltech went back into session. Lisel's room was painted, wallpapered and had mustard colored carpet that would match the shades. The furniture would arrive that Wednesday. Leonard had got up on Monday at 7:00 and showered. She had made coffee and got him a bagel toasted feeling very domestic. At 7:45 he had grabbed his bag and patted both dogs on the head. He had wrapped her in a tight embrace and kissed her passionately before leaving. She was sure she must have had a huge smile on her face for the 20 minutes while she ate her muffin and drank coffee. She couldn't remember a time when it had been her that been kissed goodbye in the morning.

The flight attendant brought her back to the present. She had asked Leonard if he needed anything and had said no. He squeezed her hand put his mouth to her ear, "Do you want something honey?" Penny just shook her head on his shoulder.

Penny thought about the last three weeks. She had a few things on the calendar but nothing that took more than 4 or 5 hours. She almost always started later than he did and was generally home before him. He got home most days around 6:30 and they made dinner together. Played with dogs then went about their evening. Sometimes they did things together, sometimes apart but almost always in a wonderful sync. He had taken to walking on the treadmill when she worked out in the evenings. On the weekend they either stayed in, had Howard and Bernadette over, or went out for the day. They would try to go somewhere neither of them had been. This wasn't hard to do in Southern California. They would end up going to some small place for dinner. Sometimes dinner was wonderful, sometimes not, mostly about average.

They would end up at the house or the apartment in each other's arms that night and morning. She thought she would miss him sometimes during the week. Look over and expect to see him. He'd made the couch by the fireplace his spot even after they took the tree down. She'd gotten him an end table and lamp for the left side of the couch. They would both sit with the fireplace on reading, talking or just holding hands. He did work there and at the kitchen counter. Sometimes once Chelsea in the afternoon had left she would find herself looking over to see what he was doing then miss him when he wasn't there but she knew he would be home soon.

Chelsea was working out great it was like having a baby sister or niece. She was going to stay at the house why they were gone and work from there. She would also be there while Howard's people put in the new Tish. She could trust her to take care of most things. Though Penny wouldn't let her do things for Leonard, she wanted to do those things personally. Taking and picking up the dry cleaning yes, but little personal things like getting him a glass of wine or something to eat she wanted to do. Chelsea understood and she thought even found it cute. Penny was amused, give it six month then I'll probably let her. Not that Leonard ever asked for anything. He was usually the one asking her if he could get her something. Was that because he was a father or because he'd been alone for a while? The first option made her happy but the second sad.

Penny had found herself anticipating when he would want things. Not all the time but she could tell late into the evening Leonard was ready for a scotch, after work a cup of tea to fight off falling asleep on the couch. When Penny watched the couple of reality shows she followed he would watch with her. She could tell he was bored but he insisted he'd needed to know what she was talking about when something happened. Then he had a faculty mixer that he had to attend. It was supposed to be a fairly casual affair but jackets and slacks the order of the day. She had worn a little black and purple dress, fashionable short, with high heels. Before he'd gotten home she'd had her makeup girl and hairdresser come by and do her makeup and hair. When he got home she looked "stunning" were his words. He actually changed into a black Italian suit and they made quite the couple. They were the attraction at the mixer. Penny took pictures with everyone as long as she was on Leonard's arm. They had fallen into some really special routines. But those would change and they'd have new ones when they got Lisel in two days.

She was so excited about Lisel seeing her new room, and meeting the dogs and Schrodinger. The room was finished, white sleigh bed. Matching dressers and make up table, all of them Lisel's size. She had a play table desk with slide, arts and craft supplies, and its own lights.

She had a little table with four chairs for tea parties. On the wall her name was in white letters just like at the apartment. Leonard had all her old toys brought over and she had picked new ones to keep in Pasadena. Leonard had also brought almost all his clothes over. Just leaving a few items and Penny adding some of her's to leave there. Just like it was a beach house not a 4th floor apartment off Colorado Boulevard.

How many personal items Leonard had brought surprised her at first. His small jewelry box, the blue blanket, the tea cup he always used, and the one picture frame with the comic books. She'd asked him about it and he's said that even after Liisa and he were married he traveled very light. That anything like, pictures, papers, letters where on Tish and he could get to them from anywhere. All of Liisa things were in Geneva so Lisel could have them someday. Everything else he said he got when he moved back to Pasadena. He's left the urn at the apartment until a few days before they left then brought it home. Penny had put it on her mantel above the fireplace, Leonard had approved. Penny wondered when they would have their first fight, they'd been together for almost 6 weeks. She couldn't even remember actually being annoyed at him yet. It'll come one of these days she was sure. She was also sure she would probably start it.

She yawned and slipped into sleep without even realizing it.

Leonard knew Penny was asleep on his shoulder. He tried to be very still and motioned for a blanket from the flight attendant. She brought one over and put it over penny for Leonard so she wouldn't wake up. "When's dinner?" Leonard asked She replied in about 2 more hours but she could get him something. Leonard shook his head no he just wanted time for Penny to nap. They'd taken off at 4:00PM they should get into Geneva after stopping in London at about 1:00PM the next day. Then they were off to the hotel for the afternoon to get some sleep and then a romantic dinner. Something he'd planned on their first Valentine's Day but had not been able to pull off. Then the next day they would get Lisel. He couldn't wait to hold her and look into her face. He also couldn't wait for her to meet Penny. He was hoping they would bond right away but could see that it might take a little while. From what Horst had told him she was very excited about having a new mother.

Penny was certainly ready to be one. She worked hours with Chelsea to get Lisel room just right. Penny had asked him about her favorite colors, animals, cartoon characters and stories. She had bought real books for her to read and placed them in bookshelves at both the house and the apartment. Howard was going to have a screen like the apartment installed in her room's ceiling when he had Tish's sensors put in. Putting in a TISHH system in Pennies house was certainly going to require more work than the apartment. Howard had assured him it would be done before they got back and tied back to the apartment. So Tish would live in both places. Howard had even set her up so she would tell children's stories and play all sorts of kid's games. Leonard thought Howard had been working on those feature for a long time. He felt sorry for him. Leonard was sure Howard had dreamed them up thinking he would have his own children. Leonard reached over and pulled the blanket a little snugger on Penny's shoulder. He watched her sleep all the time. She was in her words "adorable" when she slept. He face had a natural smile so even in slumber she looked like she had a tiny grin. Her lips looked so soft which they were. He was very tempted to kiss her.

Their last 5 weeks together was like a whole new life to Leonard. He had went back to work hesitantly he didn't want Penny to miss him like she had at the beginning but it was better when she was home. They had a comfort level they had never had before. Both of them had worked hard 12 years ago on being a couple but with everyone else around and work demands they could never get to this place. Leonard was starting to sense her moods now. He'd never been able to do that unless she'd been mad and then a blind man could pick that one up. But right now he knew she wanted to tell him something but for some reason was holding back. But he could be patient.

He thought about their time together and the things he wanted them to do together as a couple and as a family. He was considering all this when the dinner service started. He did lean over and kiss her lips this time. Her eyes fluttered open she kissed him back. It took her a moment to get fully awake. "What's up?"

Leonard kissed her again, "Dinner service is starting." Penny leaned back into his shoulder, "how much longer to London?'"

Leonard lifted her head and put his arm around her. Her head was resting against his chest. "About 7 hours. After dinner they'll layout the first class seating so they are small beds and we can sleep for 4 hours or so. Penny sat up, "Can I sleep with you?"

"I don't see why not"

Penny looked over and gave him that crooked mischievous smile, "Let's get to eating then so I can bed down with my man" The mischievous smile had turned into a sexy suggestive one. Leonard laughed it off but the smile was still there. He thought she was serious for a moment to long, and then she cracked up laughing.

Welcome to Part II. It's time to visit Europe and bring the family together. It's time for the far flung friends to meet in Paris so friendships can be enjoyed or rekindled. But don't worry we will be going home back to California before it's over.

Hope you enjoyed tonight's chapter, reviews and comments are really welcome and in some ways very motivating. Thanks.

Macy two more feet of snow fell at Crater Lake today. You'll probably be stuck there a few days. Enjoy it.