AN: Hey, I'm back. I finished writing this one before publishing, so it won't be hanging. If you see this, *****TRD*****, there has been a change in days.

The Roommate Dematerialization.

Chapter 1

"Sheldon, come on," said Amy with a touch of annoyance. "I'm already going to be late, because you didn't plan for this morning. I'm not going to be even later, so you can yell at Leonard for not driving you to work, when he plainly told you he was going to be on vacation. Let's go."

Sheldon turned to face Amy, his clenched hand ready to knock again. He looked back at the door, looked at Amy. Turning back to the door, he knocked three more times and spoke, "Leonard and Penny. There, at least I got to complete it." He turned toward Amy.

"Why didn't you tell me this weekend," she asked, "you were going to need a ride?"

"Leonard said he was going to be on vacation this week, he didn't say anything about not taking me to work."

Amy shook her head, "I would think that was implied. What made you think he would still drive you?"

"Well," stared Sheldon, "there's there roommate agree…."

"Sheldon," said Amy sharply, "you know the new agreement, the one you wrote up after Penny and Leonard agreed to stay in the apartment longer, doesn't have the stipulation that he drive you every day."

"But…"

"You should have let me know on Friday, when he told you," Amy said with exasperation. "Or, failing that, you could have told me on either Saturday or Sunday. Calling me on Monday morning was unacceptable…you're lucky I love you and am willing to overlook this."

"But…"

"Come on Sheldon," said Amy. "I have to get to work, I have that meeting."

"But…"

Amy spun and started down the stairs, "If you want a ride, you'll be there when I get to my car."

Sheldon gave up, and followed Amy down the stairs.

Penny and Leonard held their breath as they heard Sheldon walk off. They couldn't quite make out what Amy had said from their bedroom, but they could tell she didn't sound happy. It must have gotten Sheldon moving, as their voices became fainter, and they couldn't hear either of them now. They both exhaled, and looking at each other, smiled.

"Well, that was close, I didn't want to face him this morning," said Leonard.

"So, what are we doing today?" asked Penny.

Leonard thought about it for a few seconds, "We have to get the boxes, and start moving things over from across the hall. We have to start taking your stuff down, and I have to make a few calls, to set up the appointments on Thursday and Friday."

Penny knew what that meant, "Are you sure you want to go through all of this? We could just leave the stuff over there until we get our stuff figured out here."

"Do you see any other way?"

Penny thought about it for a few seconds, then shook her head.

"Well, then I guess we should get started," said Leonard as he began to get out of the bed.

"Hold on Mr Hofstadter, your wife needs you for a while," said Penny as she pulled him back into the bed, kissing him.

Leonard broke the kiss, "That's Dr Hofstadter, and my "while" may not be long enough for you"

Penny had an exasperated look on her face, "Shut up Leonard." She went back to kissing him.

"I told you I needed to stop and get some things from the store," said Sheldon.

"And I told you it could wait until tomorrow, you know I had a meeting this afternoon, you made me late for my meeting this morning. Remember, you brought this upon yourself, by waiting until this morning to tell me."

They reached the landing on the fourth floor, and looking over to 4B, saw the door was open. Instead of going into 4A, they walked over to what they thought of as Penny's apartment. Penny saw them through the door and said, "Hi Ames, what's up?"

"What are you doing?" asked Amy, looking at all the boxes and various things scattered across the living room.

"Errrrr… we're…a…we're boxing things up," Penny answered.

"Why?" asked Amy.

"Well…what I mean is …"

Leonard came walking out of the bedroom, carrying a box. "Leonard, sweety, can you explain to them what were doing?" said Penny.

Leonard looked up and saw Amy and Sheldon. "Yes, errr… well," Leonard said as he look around, "What we're doing is moving some of my things over here."

Sheldon look a bit upset. "Leonard, what do you mean?"

"I told you, I'm moving some of my collectables, books, whiteboard and other things over here."

"But why?" asked Sheldon. "Moving things makes no sense. You don't have the room over here for all of it."

"Sheldon," Leonard said, "if you remember, and I know you do, as of last night, we start staying over here five nights a week. Sunday night through Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday, we stay in 4A. You agreed to Penny and I increasing our nights here, one night per month, when you drew up the new Roommate agreement."

"You're still staying over there for a couple of nights, why would you move your things."

"Two reasons," started Leonard. "I'll be spending the majority of my time here with Penny, so I want the majority of my things here. Second, as you know from the roommate agreement, in another month, I move out of 4A completely. Remember, after five nights, we do the last two the next month. I'll be out of the apartment, and I'll have to have an idea of where everything will go by then. By moving things I want over here now, Penny and I can figure out what, of Penny's, has to be packed away and put in storage. And anything I keep over there, will be packed up and put in storage, when I move in over here."

"But why now?"

"I told you," said Leonard, shaking his head. "I want to figure it all out so when I'm finished moving in a month, everything will be set up where it needs to be here, and everything that is going to storage will be packed up. Amy?"

"Yes?" said Amy.

"Can you get run and get our dinner at that Thai place tonight?" asked Leonard.

"Sure, why?"

"We want to work some more on this," said Leonard. "Maybe clear another path, and if you run and get it, we can finish up what we wanted to get done for today."

Amy nodded her head, "If Penny will tell me what you two want, I'll call it in and go get it."

Sheldon interjected, "Unlike you Leonard, I can depend on Amy to get the orders correct from Szechuan Palace"

"I'm sure you can Sheldon, I'm sure you can," said Leonard rolling his eyes. "Now, let us get back to work." He turned and walked back into the bedroom.

Penny walked toward the kitchen, "Come here Amy, I'll get write it down for you."

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Amy and Sheldon were walking up the stairs. As they rounded the third floor landing Amy said, "He said they were working on getting his things into Penny's apartment and getting the rest packed away. Not to mention Penny's things have to be packed away. How many times do we have to go over this with you."

Sheldon looked sad, then sighed, "You don't. It just seems what I told Leonard about not seeing him, is coming true. I haven't seen him since Monday, and he didn't come to the comic book store tonight."

Sheldon went to put his key in the lock, but realized the door was open. He carefully opened it, and saw Leonard measuring his desk.

"Leonard?" he asked in a questioning tone, "What are you doing?"

Leonard looked up, "Oh, hi Sheldon, hi Amy. I'm measuring my desk, so I know how much space I need."

"Are you moving your desk, also?"

"Yes Sheldon," Leonard said flatly, "I afraid I am."

But, …but…," Sheldon stuttered. You're taking everything out of here, you're going to move your desk, I suppose you'll take your bed over there too. Just empty everything."

"Not for another month, Sheldon," said Leonard, "I need my desk for my work."

"No, I see what you're doing now. I've seen your figurines missing." Sheldon's voice changed, "Why wait," he asked sarcastically, "why don't you just take everything else out now."

"Sheldon…," Amy spoke up.

"No, Amy," Sheldon's voice was rising, "this is just as bad when he and Penny told me he was moving out. They be gone and forget about me. Well, fine, if he want's to move out, the…"

"What's going on?" asked Penny as she stepped through the door, "Why is Sheldon yelling?"

"I'll tell you why I'm yelling," yelled Sheldon, "Things are changing, and it's all your fault."

Amy could see the anger beginning on Penny's face.

Sheldon continued, "For nine years, you've been changing Leonard. Now your married and want to move out. Have you thought about me? You know I don't like change. Well, I'll make it easier for you…"

"Sheldon, calm down," said Leonard.

"NO, I will not calm down," yelled Sheldon, "If you want to leave, leave. Don't wait for your precious month from now, go now." He turned and headed for his room.

"Sheldon…" said Amy, turning and following him.

Penny and Leonard looked at each other.

Leonard said, "Now do you think were doing the right thing?"

"Yes, c'mon, let's get out of here" said Penny tightly. "We'll finish up for today, and go get something to eat."

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They were having tea, at the kitchen island. "No," said Sheldon continuing their argument, "I'm still angry with Leonard and Penny. I am not going to apologize, he said he was moving some of the stuff over to Penny's. But look at the wall, he's moved all of his things over to their apartment or to his bedroom. Go ahead, look at the wall."

Amy had to agree with him, the wall behind the couch was quite empty, " I don't have to look Sheldon, I saw it when we came in. You knew they were going to move out eventually. Why don't you just forget it, he's your best friend,"

"No, he's not, you are."

Amy stopped, unsure if she heard him correctly, "I am?"

"Yes," said Sheldon, "you and I have been spending more time together. We have better conversations than Leonard and I have had recently. You've been much more supportive than he has. I tell you more things about me personally now, than I tell him. I'm not happy about change, but you have replaced him as my best friend. And now, with him moving over there, I can't abide by it anymore."

"Thank you Sheldon," said Amy, with a large smile on her face, "you have been my best friend for a while."

Sheldon looked puzzled, "I thought Penny was your best friend."

"Well, now you are," said Amy, "and have been since we got back together, for many of the same reasons you stated."

A small smile spread across Sheldon's face, "Thank you."

"And, as your best friend," said Amy, "I'm telling you to you need to forget about it."

"Well, OK, if you insist…" he started.

"I am," said Amy seriously.

"But, I am going to remind them that it is Friday, and they are staying here tonight, per the roommate agreement."

Sheldon walked to the door, opened it and walked over to 4B. Amy heard Knock, knock, knock, "Leonard and Penny." Knock, knock, knock, "Leonard and Penny." Knock, knock, knock, "Leonard and Penny." Amy didn't hear anything for a few seconds and then Knock, knock, knock, "Leonard and Penny." Knock, knock, knock, "Leonard and Penny." Knock, knock, knock, "Leonard and Penny?"

A few seconds later, Sheldon came back through the door. "Amy, they're not answering."

"Maybe they're not home," said Amy.

"But, when I asked, he texted me that he would be home when I arrived home," said Sheldon.

"Then they aren't answering."

"I am not putting up with this, if they aren't answering then I'm going to make sure they know they have to be here tonight," he said reaching into the bowl by the door, "I've got the emergency key, they just can't not answer me."

"Sheldon, don't bother them."

"Amy, I'm willing to forget his moving his things over there," he said stiffly. "But I want I want to make sure they know they are staying here tonight. They are still bound by the roommate agreement. If they're not there, I'll leave them a note."

"Sheldon don't…"

Paying no attention to her, he walked out the door. Amy shook her head and started looking at the menu when she heard Sheldon with a touch of panic in his voice, call out, "Amy, come here, hurry".

Amy quickly got up and rushed out of the apartment. She stop just outside the door, upon seeing Sheldon, his face white. "What's wrong Sheldon," she said worriedly.

Sheldon's mouth moved up and down but nothing was coming out. He just pointed through the door. Finally a look of comprehension came over his face, "The bedroom," he said, running past Amy into 4A. Amy watched him go, then walked up to the door to 4B, pulled it fully open, and looked in. The entire apartment was empty.