The Return of The Physicist

by devilbk

Sheldon returns to Pasadena after a summer away. He's ready to make some dramatic changes in his life and at least one person won't be happy about those changes. While not a Shenny story per se, this is certainly not a "Happily Shamy After" fantasy.

24. Chapter 24

24

The next day

"Hello. Dr. Cooper's office. This is Penny."

"Penny?"

"Hello?"

"It's Wil Wheaton. I just heard about Sheldon getting tenure and I called to congratulate him. Are you working for him now?"

"Yup."

"Oh yeah, I also heard about you and Leonard getting engaged. Congratulations."

"Thanks, Wil. Um, Sheldon is out of the office. Can I tell him you called?"

"Sure. Listen, I'd like to take you guys to lunch to celebrate. What do you think?"

"Sounds great. I'll run it by Sheldon and Leonard and let you know when would be good."

"Great. Um, while I have you there's another thing."

"Yeah?"

"I'm still sorry the whole thing with that gorilla movie happened. I'm sure you'll get another shot."

"Not doing the acting thing any more, Wil. I'm getting married and I'm working for Sheldon. That's about it."

"Penny, you're talented. You shouldn't waste that."

"Lots of people out here are talented. I gave it a shot and it didn't happen for me. I'm moving on."

"Penny, you're making a mistake. Listen, you know I'm doing a show on the SyFy Channel?"

"Sheldon mentioned it. I'm sorry I haven't had a chance to watch yet. I DVR'd all the episodes."

"Well, the suits said I need to find a co-host for the next series of shows. A girl co-host. I looked at the Fun with Flags thing you did with Sheldon. I want you to come in for an audition next week."

"Wil, I'm through with all that. Besides, I have a full-time job now."

"Penny, we shoot the show at night. I've got other stuff going on too so rehearsals are in the late afternoons and evenings. If you get the job, and I can pretty much guarantee you have a good shot at getting it, we'll work around your schedule. Besides, I can't imagine Sheldon standing in your way. Leonard, yes. But not Sheldon."

"Okay. I'll do the audition and we'll see after that. Is there a script?"

"Not really. The producers are looking for chemistry and the ability to improvise. And to look good doing it."

"Well, I guess I can pull that off. Send me the information and I'll see you next week."

"Okay. See you then."

"Hmmm. That was interesting," Penny thought. "Well, no reason to say anything to Leonard unless it turns into a thing. Besides, he's got enough to think about."