Leonard and Amy returned to the apartment complex after hearing the upsetting news. That Sheldon had a vasectomy leaving Amy unable to have babies with Sheldon. Leonard, because he found out that Penny did take a pill to bring on her miscarriage. All along she thought the baby was Sheldon's when in reality, it was her husband's.
Amy not being able to stay there tonight knowing somehow Sheldon would find a ride home. She packed a small suitcase and after calling Bernadette, she willingly offered her to stay with her and Howard, especially now that Stuart had moved out.
Leonard had a little more leeway seeing Penny wasn't being discharged till tomorrow. He made sure to double lock the door and chain it too, just in case Sheldon tried to come in and try and change his mind.
In the morning, he packed a bag and cleaned out their bank account and put in in another account, one that Penny wouldn't have access to. He went the university and after speaking with President Siebert he was given a three month sabbatical to straighten out his personal affairs..
He went over and said his goodbyes to Howard, Bernadette, Amy and Raj. He had no intention of talking to Sheldon, afraid he may deck him. He kept his phone on, but made sure to block any number associated with Penny, her personal phone and work phone.
He headed up the I-5 with three places in mind to go. He wasn't sure if any of the three were a good idea, but after what just occurred, he really didn't give a fuck.
Six hours later, after stopping for gas he was pulling onto the campus of Stanford University. He drove around until he found the university hospital. He parked in the visitors lot and once entering the lobby looked for the office of Dr. Stephanie Barnett. (Sara Rue) He was going to pass on seeing her, especially after hearing Sheldon say he impregnated her too. He saw she was on the second floor and went to her office. He entered the waiting room and saw it was empty. He checked his watch and saw it was already close to closing time. He went to the receptionist, "I was wondering if I could speak with Dr. Barnett?"
She looked up, "Do you have an appointment?"
He shook his head, "No, this isn't for a physical issue. I'm an old friend of hers and wondered if she had a moment to speak to me."
"One moment please, I'll check, who should I say is here?"
He cleared his throat, "I'm Dr. Leonard Hofstadter."
A moment later the door flew open and Stephanie came rushing out, throwing her arms around his neck and hugging him, "Oh Leonard, so great to see you."
He pulled back from the hug and looked at her; "My God, Stephanie, you look amazing! I can't believe how gorgeous you look."
With her light complexion and dark red hair, flowing nearly down to her ass, she blushed and licked her lips, "Aw, you don't look so bad yourself." She saw he look down and set out a sigh, "What's the matter Leonard? Something is wrong, what happened?"
He pulled her to him and let out a stifled groan, "I didn't know where to turn, I just knew I had get away and find a place to think and work things out."
She grabbed his by his upper arms. She had a pained look on her face. What happened, I've never seen you in such distress?"
He looked at her, tears were running down his cheeks, "Penny had a miscarriage, but what made it worse, she brought it on. She caused it because she thought the baby was Sheldon's and not mine."
She used her thumbs to brush the tears away and pulled him tight to her lush curves. It wasn't anything sexual, she was just trying to comfort him. She stroked his hair, "Listen Leonard, I have to do rounds at the hospital after I leave here. I shouldn't be more than three or four hours. I'll give you a key to my place. Here is the address, I want you to go there and relax and just wait for me to get there. The spare bedroom is down the hall to the left. You can put your things in there, take a nice shower and relax. I'll prepare us a nice dinner when I get home."
He stared at her and even though he wasn't thinking about sex at the moment, he couldn't tear his eyes from her. With her wearing a clinging hunter green knit dress. It showed her new, slender body and with her long red hair flowing down to her butt, he couldn't help but admire her. He drew her to him and kissed her tenderly on the cheek, "Thank you Stephanie, I didn't know where else to turn. I just knew I had to get away." He turned and like a man defeated, slowly left the reception area and walked to his car. He inputted Stephanie's address into his phone and got directions there. It took less than five minutes to get there and he unlocked the door and entered the apartment.
He saw it was very feminine, just like Stephanie and after looking around, he walked down the hall and peaked into the master bedroom and saw it was just like he knew it would be. He found his guest bedroom and after settling in, he did take a long soothing shower. After drying off, he slipped into a clean t-shirt and boxers and putting on he robe, he went into the living room. He turned on the TV and sprawled out on the large comfortable sofa. Before long, he finally dozed off, he was a lot more tired than he thought he was.