"So," Missy said with a smile as they sat in a booth, "you're gay?"

Penny laughed. "Is it that obvious?"

Missy shrugged. "I'm a woman, and a waitress/hostess in Texas. I can tell when someone is checkin' me out."

Penny grinned. "I would think you get that a lot."

Missy nodded as she sipped her iced tea. "Not so often from women, but yeah. What about you? What do you do?"

"I make clothes. Costumes and jewelry for plays mostly. I also work in a comic book store part time. And for the record, I'm bi-sexual."

Missy snickered. "Like that old joke? You walk into a room and see nothing but possibilities?"

Penny chewed a bite of her chocolate croissant and shook her head. "I'm actually pretty picky. But I know a few who fit that description."

"Well, I'll be upfront and honest. I'll admit I'm a tiny bit curious, a whole lot flattered, and too straight to actually do anything about it," Missy said bluntly.

Penny watched her for a moment. "I'll return the favor. I would love to see you naked. You are absolutely gorgeous."

"Is it because I look a lot like my brother?"

Penny blushed and looked at her with surprise. "Whoa. I'm just a big ol' neon billboard, aren't I?"

Missy smiled. "You spent the whole walk here talking about how sweet he is, and how much you care about him. You love him?"

Penny sighed and leaned back. "As a friend? Definitely. As a lover? No. I won't let myself. Sheldon is my best friend. I care about him more than just about anyone else in my life. Sex would break us."

"So you want it with me as a substitute?" Missy asked calmly.

Penny grinned and shook her head. "Oh no. I'll admit, I find Sheldon attractive also. He's smart, confident, tall, and has those great hands. And that really cute tushie! I'm an ass girl. You two don't really look alike, you know. I feel an attraction to you. Not because of Sheldon, but because you have great legs, a nice rack, and lush lips. Best of all? Those baby blues of yours are killer!"

Missy blushed and burst out laughing. "Oh, doll. If only I wasn't so straight."

Penny winked at her. "If you ever change your mind…."

Sheldon heard their voices in the hallway. Apparently so had Leonard, because he jumped up and rushed to the door. Penny and Missy looked over at them and rolled their eyes. Penny turned back to Missy. "So, anyway, if you're staying a couple of days, there's an art house showing of Royal Wedding and Funny Face on Friday. I'd be happy to get a couple of tickets. Maybe get a few drinks afterwards."

Missy smiled at Penny. "If you were a guy, I'd think you were attempting to get me relaxed and drunk."

Penny grinned from ear to ear. "Maybe I am."

Missy smiled mischievously. "I guess I can stick around a couple of days. If Shelly Bean doesn't mind me staying on his couch."

Sheldon opened his mouth to say he very much minded but Penny's words stopped him. "If Sheldon doesn't want company, you could just stay with me."

Sheldon stepped around a dazed Leonard. "Of course you can stay with me, Missy! You're my sister. Besides, Penny's place is much too small for guests."

Penny pouted a tiny bit and Missy laughed. "Good night Penny. I had fun."

Penny stepped in close and hugged her loosely. "I did too. Good night Missy. Don't forget, tomorrow we're going for massages."

Penny stepped over and hugged Sheldon and gave Leonard a wave. Then she disappeared into her apartment. Missy walked into 4A, followed closely by her brother and Leonard.

Sheldon fidgeted slightly. "Missy, Penny is my friend. A very good friend. Don't hurt her."

Missy looked at her twin with surprise. "Shelly! What makes you think I would hurt her?"

Leonard practically sprinted toward his bedroom. Missy had a deadly gleam in her eyes that he didn't want any part of. He still remembered the stories Sheldon told of growing up with his quick tempered sister.

Sheldon sighed. "In case you didn't realize it, Penny is bi-sexual. She is obviously attracted to you. I know you are not a lesbian. Please don't get her hopes up. She's been hurt recently."

Missy grinned. "Actually, she's already hit on me. It was kind of obvious. Especially after she said she'd love to see me naked."

Sheldon's face turned bright red. He stared at his sister with shock and dismay. Missy watched his reaction smugly.

"I knew it," she said, feeling vindicated. "You are head over heels for that girl!"

Sheldon sputtered for a moment. "Penny is my friend! We are best friends! That is all!" He stomped into the kitchen and opened the fridge. Missy followed him.

"So?" she asked. "Who says you can't be best friends and still be in love with each other?"

Sheldon rose up too quickly and bumped his head on the freezer door. He glared at his sister. "Missy, stop it. Penny is not a toy for you to play with. This is not a game. I won't have you messing with her OR me for your own amusement like you used to do when we were kids. Yes, I love Penny. I also know that Penny sees me as her best friend only. She has no interest in a romantic relationship with me, and you are going to end up ruining the only relationship I can have with her!"

Missy stepped back in surprise at the vehement tone in his voice. "Sheldon, I'm not trying to play a game. I think that Penny does care about you more than you know."

He snorted. "You met her 5 hours ago. I have known her almost two years. How could you know better than me?"

Missy shrugged. "Because she told me she was attracted to you."

Sheldon froze up. His eyes grew wide and he slowly sat down on the kitchen chair. "What?"

Missy nodded. "I asked if she was attracted to me as a substitute for you. She said no, that she is attracted to you, but that wasn't why she thought I was appealing."

Sheldon frowned. "She is attracted to both of us?"

Missy nodded. "I like her, Sheldon. As a person, not a potential lover. She's open and honest and friendly. And when I told her I was oh so straight, she accepted it with grace. She's nice. I don't want to see her hurt, either. You are my brother. I know I haven't always been the best sister to you, but I do love you. I want you to be happy. So, I'm going to ask you one thing. Do you believe you could be happy with Penny?"

Sheldon looked toward his front door, as if he could see beyond it, into Penny's place. "Yes. I could."

Missy cupped his jaw with her hand. "Then don't give up." She kissed her brothers cheek and headed to the bathroom, leaving a confused, but hopefully Sheldon sitting at the table.