"Don't wait for the law of attraction to happen to you; make it happen for you, by taking action. Once you do this, you will experience the law of revelation."

-Charles F. Glassman

"Leonard, may I speak with you for a moment?" Sheldon approached Leonard, who was on the couch watching Captain America: The First Avenger.

Leonard muted the television as Sheldon sat in his spot. "What's up?"

Sheldon cleared his throat. He had to get to the bottom of things. "What was your purpose on calling my mother, who lives approximately 1,595 miles away from here, that resulted an unexpected visit?"

"Well... I figured that since she is your mother, she has the right to know her son's well-being," Leonard answered.

His answer left Sheldon still unsatisfied. "Is there more to it?"

"Nothing, and why is a visit from your mom terrible?"

Sheldon shook his head. Leonard was wrong for assuming things too quickly. "Her visit was not terrible. I never said such word. It was unexpected and took me by surprise. In addition, I know why none of you contacted her in the first place. I did threaten all four of you with strikes, and I can't blame you for what you chose to do. However, weeks after the accident? It seemed like you called her for another purpose."

Leonard stayed silent, before Sheldon's phone began to ring. Answering it, Sheldon quickly talked to the person on the other line and hung up. "We'll discuss this when I get home. My ride is here, and I'll meet you all at the Cheesecake Factory later on tonight."

"Where are you heading?"

"None of your business. Goodbye, Leonard." Sheldon exited the apartment without another word.

Leonard was curious in what Sheldon was up to. Over the past week, he had been sneaking out of the apartment, and when he gets caught followed by his roommate asking where he was going to, Sheldon would not answer and leave right away. Grabbing his car keys and jacket, Leonard ran down the stairs, but stopped before he reached the lobby to hide behind the corner when he spotted Sheldon.

When the coast was clear, he swiftly made it to his car and ignited the engine in under a minute and thirty seconds. Leonard got out in time to see Sheldon climb inside a silver car and watched it pull itself into traffic. After a few seconds, Leonard merged his car into the street and began following the vehicle that Sheldon was in.

"I'm really gonna miss the friends I made on set. They're actually not one of your stereotypical celebrities who are highly conceited about themselves. In reality, they're super kind, much kinder than some people," Penny said as she gripped both of her hands on the steering wheel.

"Penny, are you sure you want to work the dinner shift again after what happened on Saturday late at night?" Sheldon was concerned. He had work the next day and he can't wait for her until she was ready to go home.

"Relax, sweetie. The manager understood what happened and he hired some late night security guards just in case," Penny reassured him.

Sheldon nodded, and his eyes caught something on the rear view mirror. The car behind him looked familiar, even more so was the man driving it. The glasses and small stature of the driver gave Sheldon the answer he was looking for. What on earth is Leonard doing, Sheldon thought. He knew Leonard was inquisitive, but he didn't know he was desperate.

Penny noticed Sheldon's tensed face. "Everything alright there?"

"Leonard is following us from behind," Sheldon said.

"What a creep! Why is he doing that?"

Sheldon leaned his head back, calming himself down. "Yesterday, Leonard found out that you and I are friends. He's determined to start up a conversation with you that will lead to a romantic relationship one day."

Penny couldn't believe it. She hated desperate men willing to do anything to get her. "Seriously?"

"I believe so. I suggest that you either increase your speed or use different routes and attempt to throw him off."

She turned down the next street, only to see Leonard's car still behind hers.

"What did he say when he found out we're friends?"

"He said that it was my duty to help set up a date with you," Sheldon informed Penny, who was still trying to lose the car in the back.

"Sheldon, please do not do that. I'm not going to appreciate it if you help him."

"There is no need to be afraid of me setting you up a date with that homunculus. If he wants to be with you, he has to get through me, and trust me, I'm strong enough to take him down."

Penny smiled. "That's really nice of you. But if he tries anything, I'll show him junior rodeo and he'll experience what the other guy did three days ago."

After a few minutes, Sheldon was sure that Leonard lost track of them. Penny drove the car back up to the main street and headed to the comic book store. "Are you sure that Leonard doesn't go here on Tuesdays?"

"No, they all go on Wednesday nights."

Penny parked the car near the entrance as Sheldon happily and excitingly unbuckled his seat belt and rushed to the door. He had read all of his comic book collection, and he wanted to get a new set. The owner of the store, Stuart, greeted Sheldon, before slurring his next words at the sight of Penny, who chuckled under her breath.

Sheldon led her to the Batman and Robin section, and started to browse through the bins. "I'm not sure if I should get this one or this. Penny?" He held up two different comic books, and Penny picked the one on his left hand.

"That one."

"Excellent choice."

Sheldon picked four more comic books before proceeding to the cash register.

"Hey, Sheldon. Haven't seen you for weeks. Did you also switch over to Amazon like the others?" Stuart asked as he scanned each book.

"No, I was involved in an accident and currently do not have all of my memories."

"How come no one tells me these things? Well, I hope you feel better."

Sheldon handed him the money. "Here you go and thank you."

Stuart took notice of Penny once again. "I'm Stuart, I own this store."

"Penny, Sheldon's friend," the blonde introduced herself.

"You're really pretty," Stuart said.

"Thanks, you seem like a nice guy." Penny saw a drawing on the counter. "Is that me?"

"Do you like it?"

Penny looked closer for a better look. "It's really good."

"Yes, that's you," Stuart responded in relief.

"That's so sweet, but what if I didn't like it?"

"It'd still be you, but I'd feel like an idiot."

She laughed. "Don't be, it's amazing. Can I keep it?"

"Sure! Here, take it." Stuart ripped the paper out of the sketch pad and gave it to Penny.

"I can't believe you drew-"

Sheldon interjected, "Penny, we have to go now if you do not want to be late for your shift."

"We still have a few more minutes."

"Traffic, Penny. It'll be a longer travel time the more we wait."

Stuart handed Penny his number. "Call me, sometime."

"We'll see."

Sheldon held Penny's arm as he pulled her out of the store. Penny began to snicker, earning a confused look from Sheldon. "What's funny?"

"Your reaction to all of this."

"I don't find it entertaining," Sheldon said, crossing his arms.

"You looked a little jealous back there."

"Am not!"

"Are too!" Penny giggled.

"How?"

Penny unlocked the car and the two went inside. "Well, you looked like you wanted to kill Stuart and you practically dragged me out of there."

Sheldon had no words. "Stuart lives on the second floor of his store." He made Stuart seem less desirable by saying that.

"Sweetie, no need to get over protective. I'm not interested in dating anyone right now but I am liking this picture of me." Penny showed him the drawing.

"Alright," Sheldon responded halfheartedly. "Shall we go?"

Sheldon was the first one to arrive at the Cheesecake Factory. Truth be told, he didn't want to eat with Leonard. He knew the Leonard was planning on either interrogating him or searching around for Penny.

He took a seat in front of their designated table, his stomach growling from not having to eat anything earlier. Out of the corner of his eye, he sees Raj heading towards him. Sheldon waited for a few seconds, expecting the rest of the entourage to follow from behind. He was surprised to see that it was only Raj that came by himself without the others. He lowered the menu he was reading as Raj sat across from Sheldon.

"Hey there, Sheldon," Raj greeted.

"Hello. Where are Leonard and Howard? I was given the understanding that we were going to dine here together," Sheldon said.

Raj checked the time on his phone. "Well, I can say that Leonard will be here in ten minutes. Howard can't make it because Bernadette has the flu, so he has to take care of her. So I guess it's just going to be us three."

"Alright," Sheldon responded, before looking at the appetizers the restaurant offered.

Penny walked to the table with a smile. "Hey Sheldon."

"Hello, Penny."

Penny noticed the other man sitting with Sheldon. "You're Raj, right?"

Raj stared at Penny. His face dropped and avoided eye contact with the blonde. Penny sensed that he was very shy.

"Are you okay?" Penny asked.

Raj shook his head, still not speaking a word.

"Rajesh here can't speak to women. He suffers from selective mutism which does not allow him to talk to the opposite sex," Sheldon informed Penny.

"Oh, that's too bad. Is there a cure for it?"

"There is currently no medication that can get rid of his mutism completely, although I do suggest therapeutic interventions."

Penny gave him a nod, and then saw Leonard from a distance. "Umm, well it's nice to meet you Raj. Sheldon I have to get back to work, see ya."

Sheldon watched as Penny head to the opposite direction as Leonard neared their table. "Sorry I was late. Traffic was an ass today."

"No worries," Raj said before Leonard seated himself next to Sheldon.

What Sheldon expected from Leonard earlier in the evening was happening right in front of his eyes. Raj also knew what the shorter guy was up to. He understood why Sheldon had been avoiding him ever since Leonard found out he knew Penny. Now, he won't stop bothering him about her. Sheldon wondered why he was so desperate and pathetic. There are millions of other girls out there, but here's Leonard fixating on one woman that he doesn't know that well.

Sheldon could conclude that Leonard valued beauty over worth in a woman. It's safe to say that the only thing Leonard does know about her is her name and where she works. Even if Leonard found some way to speak with Penny, she would immediately shoo him off. She didn't have any interest with that man, and she certainly would not want to be friends with a guy who's only after her looks.

Leonard excused himself for a moment, believing that a similar blonde waitress passing by was Penny. Sheldon was sure it wasn't actually her. If she was the Penny he knew, she wouldn't have walked past their table, especially if she knows that Leonard was around. Left sitting on the table were Raj and Sheldon, enjoying their hot fudge sundaes for dessert.

"Sheldon, are you still mad about what we did to you?" Raj wondered, he had a feeling about what Sheldon's response would be.

"I do have to admit that I am. However, Raj, I am not mad at you as much I am with Leonard and Howard. You were the only one who told me the things I needed to know and the only who didn't seem to want to change me. Although I'm disappointed in your involvement, out of the three, you are the one I could see being forgiven. You were the most apologetic and Leonard informed me of how you stood up for me when I wasn't there."

Raj grinned. "Thank you, Sheldon. I feel much better now that I know you are willing to give me a second chance."

"I wonder if the same can be done to Howard."

"If you need any knowledge about them, don't hesitate to ask. I'll be an open book for you."

"Good, and Raj, about Penny-"

Raj nodded. "I know. I'll try my best to snap Leonard out of his delusional fantasy. I won't say anything about you and Penny when he's around."

"Thanks."

Sheldon had a small glimmer of hope for Raj. He seemed to be the most understanding out of the group and the one who deeply regretted his actions. Maybe things could go back to normal between him and Raj. The same can not be said for Leonard and Howard, yet.

They went back to eating their sundaes before Leonard returned with an exasperated face. "It wasn't her."

"Let it go, Leonard. We're almost done and we can go home to start Battlestar Galactica," Raj said.

Leonard looked around one more time. "Fine, let's get out of here. Penny's probably hiding from me."

Sheldon frowned. He wanted to talk to Penny and say goodbye before leaving, but she wasn't about to show herself.

His phone vibrated, and Sheldon checked the incoming text message.

I'll be safe Sheldon. I'll call you when I get home.

Sheldon smiled as the three of them began to leave the restaurant.