Big Bang Theory Season 16 Chapter 10
Leonard was floating above the clouds as he got out of his car and headed to his office to sleep and hopefully dream about Bernadette. He was struck by lightening when he opened the door to his office and found Stephanie sitting behind his desk with a half opened bottle of wine on the desk.
She gave him a sad smile, "Well, well look who finally came back to roost. I've been here most of the day waiting for my husband to return so we could settle things and move forward."
He stood before HIS desk and took a seat, "What is there to talk about. I spent the day with a loving woman who didn't cheat on me. It was very enjoyable to be out with someone who didn't find fault in each and everything that I did or said." He glared at her, waiting for a reply. "Oh and by the way, before you say you blacked out, I talked to Lisa and she told me EVERYTHING that happened and how you were the one who instigated all of the orgy you participated in."
She slumped down and didn't know what to say. It seemed with that one little outburst, he completely destroyed her defense. She reached out and refilled her wine glass to give her time to regroup and start again. She licked her lips and nodded, "Okay, I fucked up and I admit it. You sprung my soiled panties on me and I panicked."
He just sat there and stared at her, "Why, why would you just throw away what we had. We could have gone to consoling and tried to work things out. Now that is impossible. You dug such a huge hole, we can't get out."
She nodded, "Yes, I know. I already called the hospital and told them I was taking the day off. I'm going to see a divorce lawyer and let you out of our marriage. I've already moved most of my personal belongings out of your house and we can decide whatever else you don't want. I'll also be calling Doctors Without Borders and accepting their offer. I should be out of your hair by week's end, I'm so sorry Leonard. I know I am the one who chased you, hounded you and broke down your defenses and then I go and pull this shit. I don't deserve you and will never forgive myself for what I did and how I treated you ever since Alex left. I talked to her and she agrees, I fucked up, not you. She could have stayed here, but used the position at Cal Tech as a way to breakaway. She told me it wasn't you or me, it just didn't fit for her. She thinks this thing she has with Rajesh and Anu is what she wants, but had to figure out what she is going to do about her job and their moving here."
He felt like the weight of the world has been lifted off his shoulders. "I thank you Stephanie for telling me all of this. I was asked by Bernadette to spend the night with her, but I told her no. I thought that maybe there was something out there that could save our marriage, but I see you have already thrown in the towel. It gives me the opportunity to maybe be with someone who really loves me and wants me."
She gave him a weak smile and stood up. She came around the desk, "Sorry for breaking in, but I paid the janitor to let me in. Please don't blame him. As far as Bernadette, you may be right. So tell me, why are you standing here, go to her and please forgive me and be happy."
He drew her to his stiff body and hugged her hard. She buried her head in his shoulder and broke down and began crying.
"I can't go with you this way. Do you think that little of me and that I would leave you feeling like this."
She drew in a heavy breath and pushed him away, "I'm staying with Lisa. She told me she told you everything, but I thought I could deny it. I can't do that and I won't. Just to let you know, no men, just her and she is some comfort. Please go and be with Bernadette. I'll call you tomorrow, so please answer your cell. Maybe we can see the lawyer together and put it to rest quickly."
He stared into her sad eyes, "Are you sure?"
She gave him a weak smile, "Yes and tell her thanks for taking the sting away."
"I think that will take a long, long time Stephanie. I do love you and wanted to work things out, but this may be the best thing."
He hugged her and she pushed him away, "Go, before I change my mind."
He left, but not before stopping at his office assistant's desk. He left her a note asking her to cancel all of his appointments for Monday & Tuesday and inform the dean he would be taking two personal days and he would be returning on Wednesday,
He left and hopped in his car and for the first time ever since Alex left, he felt the weight of the world off his shoulders. He put the car in drive and headed for the Hilton and Bernadette. He opened his cell on the car and called her cell.
Bernadette picked up her cell and saw it was Leonard calling. A smile crossed her lips when she answered it, "Well hello Leonard, what you couldn't go to sleep without hearing my voice?"
He chuckled, "Aw, sorta like that. What is all that music in the background?"
She giggled, "After you left, I couldn't sleep. I had to get rid of some of this nervous energy you sorta left me hanging with. I'm in the lounge, drowning my sorrows, thinking about you."
He laughed out loud, "Oh Bernadette, you are such a horrible liar. I have some good news, at least I think it's good news. When I returned to my office, Stephanie was there waiting for me."
She drew in a heavy breath, "Oh no, are you okay?"
He chuckled, "Yes, not to worry. I never knew Stephanie to be violent. She was there to set me free. She's going to a lawyer tomorrow to get a divorce. By week's end she'll be on a plane to Belize where she is going to be the head of the Doctors Without Borders for all of Central America. She didn't want me to worry and she was so, so sorry for cheating. I'm free Bernadette."
She was laughing loudly, she was so happy, "Where are you now?"
He looked out, "I'll be pulling into the parking lot of your hotel in about two minutes."
She let out a sigh, "Oh my God, this is like the happiest ending of the most perfect day I've had in ages. Sorta like the ending of the most enduring Rom-Com ever."
He chuckled, "I don't think so Bernie. I think it is just the opening scene of a love story I've been yearning to see. How about joining me and seeing how the story plays out?"