A.N. Kk. So! This chapter is dedicated to my Big-Little-Sister and best friend, FutureAuthoress. You may know her as Tessa. ;-D I had REAL TROUBLE trying to get her right. My apologies. I'm bad at that. That's why I'm practicing! :-D Anyways, Hope you guys like the new chapter! And please: REVIEW! It lets me know you're reading! Even if you tell me : 'It sucks', at least I know you took the time to read it!

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Sheldon struggled valiantly, but the shorter woman was definitely stronger than he was.

"Erin! Please get off of him?" Leonard asked hopefully, wringing his hands and trying to calculate exactly how to get out of the current situation with Sheldon intact, his niece's feelings unhurt, and without drawing anymore stares than they'd already gotten. Looking around, he realized there were only a couple people eying them. He relaxed slightly. It was a Sci-Fi/Fantasy convention. There were people here WAY more socially inept than them.

Sheldon had stopped struggling and was now attempting logic on the clinging Wonder Woman. "I wasn't aware you were that big of a fan of my work. If you let go of me, I will be able to get enough oxygen to explain some of it to you." He paused, "Not all of it, I'm sure you can understand. Your brain could not process it. My Lord. Leonard cannot even process it."

Erin pulled back a little and gazed at him, trying to stop herself from kissing him. That wouldn't do… yet. She shook herself slightly and replied.

"Oh, yes. Sorry, Sheldon. I'd LOVE to hear your theories! And Uncle Leonard," She looked at him patronizingly. "I'm not a little kid anymore. You don't have to worry about me."

"Uh, yes, I know you're not a kid, Erin." Leonard pointedly did not look at her outfit.

"Okay then!" She chirped, still hanging onto Sheldon's arm with a vise-like grip. Sheldon had given up trying to escape. Even a physicist knew when to give up an impossible task.

Howard was still trying to process how Sheldon was more attractive than him in the eyes of this stunning woman. It just… wasn't right. He made one more attempt to attain her attention.

"So, hello, Erin." He said suavely. "Would you like a tour of the location? I know many of the owners of the booths, not to mention the actors and actresses running around. I even know a place to play Sabacc or Dabo, or any other games you usually can only read about or watch."

He raised his eyebrows, expecting her to be impressed.

She blew him off again and ignored him. She had eyes only for Sheldon. Sheldon had eyes only for the door.

"Penn…uh, I mean, Erin." Sheldon hurriedly covered his slip. She was being as irritating as Penny… if not worse. Sheldon continued. "Wouldn't you like to see the rest of the convention? I'm sure they have many interesting things. As a matter of fact, I've been very hopeful to meet Leonard Nimoy."

"Oh, sure, Sheldon. I've heard they got a bunch of actors! That will be really cool to meet him!"

Howard cut in. "I heard they got Carrie Fisher." He looked around searchingly.

"Carrie Fisher? Really?" Leonard squinted through his glasses. "Isn't she 53? I can't believe they got her!"

"Well, Sheldon. Wanna go in?" Erin had spoken again.

"Certainly. It will be quite interesting to see her again."

"Again? When did you see her before?"

"Erin, I have many contacts in the scientific world." Sheldon looked down at her patronizingly.

Erin raised her eyebrows. "Obviously!"

The group made their way out of the entry way and into the rest of the convention. The people that had been shoving past them were quite relieved.

The convention was brightly lit, with posters and tables everywhere. Supposedly, it was the biggest Sci-Fi convention of the year and it certainly showed. Just glancing around the darkly painted walls and brightly colored outfits, Leonard spotted several actors and actresses that were vaguely familiar.

"Look, guys!" Erin practically screamed. "Is that who I think it is?"

"Who?" Sheldon inquired calmly, peering through the steady stream of bodies. "Leonard Nimoy?"

"No!" Erin really screamed this time. "He's my friend's favorite actor! Come on!" She dragged Sheldon through the excitable throng, trying to see where she was going.

Sheldon let out a quiet whimper and Leonard led Howard and Raj after their kidnapped friend. Leonard couldn't help feeling a little smug that Sheldon was the one with relationship problems now, good ones, to be sure! He still felt a little justified.

Erin stopped so suddenly that Sheldon thought he got whiplash, and Raj and Howard tripped over Leonard and almost fell on the ground.

Once they had all recovered, Leonard asked rather crabbily, "What is the matter with you?"

Erin pointed excitedly. "It IS him! Look!"

"Woah…" Howard trailed off.

Raj squeaked.

"It can't be." Sheldon announced logically. "He is supposed to be over one hundred miles away, on set for a new film: horror, obviously."

"Nevertheless, I believe that is who it is." Howard said, shaking his head. He shifted his stormtrooper helmet.

The man, approximately as short as Howard, was currently engaged in deep conversation with a slightly taller woman, about the age of 28. She was animatedly discussing something of obviously great import to her. He was deep in concentration, listening to the dark-haired woman, obviously an actor because of his lack of a costume. He was compactly built, had dark hair and looked to be in his early fifties.

The woman, on the other hand was wearing a gold Starfleet uniform and had apparently painted Trill spots along her hair line. Sheldon actually admired the accuracy of the look.

The group moved closer.

"… and that is why I believe Ferengi to be a seriously misunderstood culture. Seriously! They've done pretty well for themselves so far! Humans are fascinated with power, status, and yes, even money! What's wrong with a race that treasures money above all else? Do you see my point? I don't understand why so many races hold them in disregard. They just don't want the better businessmen making them look like fools!"

"Oh. I see." The man said, pondering. Leonard noticed he said it a little formally. It was mild, to be sure, but it was still there.

Erin let go of Sheldon long enough to run up behind the woman. She tapped her on the shoulder and grinned happily.

"Tessa? Is that you?"

"Umm. You look familiar. Who exactly are you?"

"It's Erin! I'm so happy to see you again!"

"Ahem." The man behind Tessa cleared his throat.

"Oh, yes! Erin, let me introduce Jeffrey Combs. You know him, right?"

Erin felt rather faint.

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