Author's note: The series continues with this season 7, episode 22. The series doesn't reset, but follows the show's story sequence.
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Star Wars Day was rapidly approaching and Penny was unaware it was a real thing. They had to reveal to her that May the Fourth was Star Wars Day. They had to tell her several times before it sank in and she wasn't impressed.
Their plan for Star Wars Day was interrupted with the passing of Arthur Jefferies, Professor Proton had died. Sheldon kept his emotions bottled up. What made it even worse, his funeral service was being held on Sunday, same day as Star Wars Day.
Sheldon refused to go to the funeral. He didn't wanna be around all those people blowing their noses.
On the day of the funeral, Penny came into Sheldon and Leonard's apartment. She looked extremely hot, in a black wrap around dress showing off her great legs. Her long blonde hair was straight and looked amazing.
Howard and Raj rattled off several weird drinks they had to celebrate Star Wars Day, but she shrugged them off. Raj offered her a Chai Tea-3PO."
She chuckled, "Oh I get itβlike C-3PO." It dawned on her, "What happened to me?"
She sat down beside Sheldon, her dress parted and he checked out her bare legs She tried to comfort him, "Sweetie, are you sure you don't want to come with us to the funeral?"
"I appreciate the offer, but Arthur is gone and there's nothing I can do about it. When Darth Vader struck down Obi-Wan, did Luke cry like a baby and go to his funeral?"
She shook her head, "No, he blew up the Death Star." Again it dawned on her she knew too much about Star Wars, she streamed out, "Why do I know this?!"
Sheldon ignored her and continued, "Arthur Jefferies was a scientist. I'm sure he didn't care about silly superstitions like funerals. You know, if he were here, I think he'd say, "Enjoy Star Wars Day."
Penny got up to leave with Leonard, but Raj cut in, "Before you go, at least let me pack you some Attack of the Scones for the road."
She chuckled, "Oh, like Attack of the Clones!" She threw her hands up, "We are leaving right now!" It drove her crazy; she was turning into a Star Wars nerd, just like the rest of them.
At the funeral home, Penny confessed she was never at a funeral before. She didn't know anyone who died. She felt bad about Arthur dying, she told Leonard she felt like crying, but told him she couldn't; she was dry. She turned to him, "You're a big cry baby, you start and I'll try and join in."
He was upset, "I am not a cry baby."
She scoffed, "Toy Story 3?"
He blurted out, "The toys were holding hands in a furnace!" He went on and on about Arthur and got choked-up and began to cry.
It made Penny sad and she started too, "Thank you for being the emotional one in this relationship."
He really started crying now, "I got your back."
She cried out, "Yeah!"
After the funeral Leonard asked Penny, "What did you think of your first funeral?"
"Well, I don't want to be a jerk, but it was kind of a bummer. Do you think about dying?"
"Well, I think more about if I'd have any regrets"
She looked at him, taking a sip of her coffee, "What would you regret?"
"Oh, you know; that I didn't travel more, take more risks, or learn another language."
"You know Klingon."
He nodded, "That's true."
"No, I meant that is a regret."
He chuckled and nodded, "I just thought of one more."
She replied in nearly a whisper, "What's that?"
"I regret not saying "yes" when you asked me to marry you."
She tipped her head and whispered, "Well, it just wasn't the right time."
"Yeah!"
She stared at him, "And this is also not the right time. Do not propose!"
"What?"
"I know that face, that's your propose face."
"I was not gonna to propose. It's already two to one."
She scoffed, "What's two to one?"
"I proposed twice, you proposed one, two to one!"
She rolled her eyes, "Oh, my God...it's not a contest."
"I don't know what you're upset about. I'm the one who's losing."
"Okay! Fine, would you feel better if I proposed so you could turn me down again?"
He tipped his head up, "Yeah, I think I would."
She let out a deep breath, "Okay, Leonard, will you marry me?"
He stepped back and thought about it, "Hmmm..."
She got scared, "No, don't you dare! You reject me right now and tie things up."
"It's just such a big decision. I don't want to have any regrets."
They left and headed home and he kept Penny dangling about her question and she was getting really pissed. He went on and on, "On the one hand, if I say yes..."
She spat out, "This isn't funny anymore. Just say no so we're done with this. Will you marry me or not?"
He egged her on even more, "Ooooh, interesting, did you just propose to me again?"
She just glared at him, "NO!"
"Really? Because I just heard, "Will you marry me?" That's two proposals, one day. It sounds like someone wants to spend the rest of her life telling people how to spell the name Hofstadter."
She had enough of it, "You know what? Fine, do whatever you want." She looked out the passenger window."
He knew he was taking it too far, "Hey! Penny, don't get upset." He reached out and grabbed her hand, "Here, I love you, but, no, I will not marry you."
She turned towards him, "Thank you."
After Star Wars Day, things went back to normal. At the Wolowitz house, Howard purchased a treadmill for his mother. Getting it to the second floor posed a problem and when he paused to catch his breath, it slipped back down, crashing into his mother and breaking her leg.
The next day the group, minus Howard and Bernadette were having dinner in the living room. Raj explained that Mrs. Wolowitz was going to be laid up for at least six weeks.
Penny came in and Leonard called out, "Hey, how were things on the set?" He knew how Wil and she were getting it on; he kept tabs, but acted like nothing was going on.
She closed the door, "Pretty good, actually."
Raj added, "So the movie's not as bad as you thought?"
She shook her head, "Oh, no, it is, but I decided instead of complaining about it, I'm just gonna go in every day and give it my all. There's no reason why I shouldn't be the best bi-sexual go-go dancer slowly transforming into a killer gorilla anyone's ever seen."
Leonard chuckled, "I don't know. The bi-sexual gorilla go-go dancer in Schindler's List is tough to beat."
Howard and Bernie weren't there. They were waiting on his mother hand and foot and it was getting old, very, very quick. They tossed around the idea of getting an in-house caretaker, but shelved it for a couple of days.
Sheldon and Raj went to the movies and saw the movie playing in 3-D. Of course Sheldon had his own glasses, not wanting anyone else's sweat on his brow. While they were discussing that, Emily came into the lobby and Raj spotted her, "Emily, hi!"
She felt a little awkward, "Oh, hey, Raj."
"This is my friend, Sheldon. Sheldon, this is Emily."
"Oh, yes, you're the dermatologist."
"Hi, listen, I have to go, my movie is about to start."
Raj looked at her with a confused look on his face, "Are you here alone?"
She cleared her throat, "No, not really."
"What do you mean, not really?"
Just then a guy came up to her with popcorn and drinks, "Hey, we should get to our seats."
She knew it was awkward, "Yeah, it was nice seeing you. I'll call you later." They two of them left hurriedly.
Raj stood there, "Yeah, okay!"
Sheldon turned to Raj, 'My, that was awkward. Is it because she's dating you, but was out with that other fellow?"
Raj nodded, "Yes!"
"Good, I got it right for once."
Do you mind if we skip the movie Sheldon, I don't feel like sitting watching a movie for two hours knowing Emily is here with another guy?"
Sure let's go back to my place, I'll make you some tea and we'll watch something on DVD.
Once there, he made him tea and as he poured the water, he looked to Raj, "I'm curious, why are you so upset about seeing Emily with another man?"
"Wouldn't you be upset if you saw Amy out with someone else?"
"Can't happen, we have an ironclad relationship agreement which precludes her from physical contact with anyone other than me, unless I'm present and agree to it."