New Chapter! Sorry for the delay! I hope everyone enjoys and as always, rate and review! P.S. Hi Casey! -T.S.

Leonard made his way to Penny's apartment, pulling his bags in his left hand and holding the boarding tickets in his right. He didn't have to knock, Penny's door was unlocked. He dropped his bags near her couch. Penny wasn't in the living room, so Leonard walked to the bedroom. Penny was trying to put together her closet that she destroyed in the process of packing.

"Need a little help?" Leonard said jokingly.

"Uhh, no I think I'm good." Penny replied sarcastically

Leonard joined Penny in her effort to clean her room before they went to sleep. There was some type of order to her room, but not in the condition it once was before the trip came into focus.

As Leonard was helping Penny start to hang clothes back up in her closet, he turned to her. "Are you nervous at all for tomorrow?"

"Ehhh, kinda. For one thing, I haven't been on a plane since I left Nebraska, and two, I haven't seen your mother since we had a wild night at the Cheesecake Factory."

"Well, there's nothing to be worried about during the flight. Airport Security is pretty secure and you get to sit next to me for the entire flight." Leonard smiled briefly. "And just to add, don't worry too much about my mother. According to Sheldon, my mother is somewhat fond of you, which is saying something. I'm her son and I don't think she's very fond of me."

"Aww, Leonard..don't say that. I'm sure she cares for you." Penny said to him, looking at him with a sympathetic grin.

"I'm not doubting that she doesn't care, but in her eyes, I'm considered the 'dark horse' of the family."

"Well look at it this way, we aren't heading to Jersey for your mother. We are going there for your sister." The clothes were almost back in order. Penny put one of the last shirts on her hanger.

"You have a point.." Leonard glanced at Penny for a moment and looked into her closet.

"Do you think your sister will like me?" Penny questioned.

"Why wouldn't she?" Leonard replied curiously.

"Well maybe she's like your mother, or she has a different personality than you do."

"My sister has some similarities of my mother, but she has a personality similar to mine. She's very friendly and warm and also very humble about her work. She has made a huge contribution to the science and medical field through her discovery and she wouldn't accept the money that Princeton wanted to give her. I guess I look up to her in a way, I mean hopefully I can make a major contribution to the world of experimental physics one day."

"Aww, Leonard. It seems you really care for your sister and you're proud of her. That's so cute!"

"Of course I care about her, we are more alike than anyone else in my family. According to my mother though, she's the most successful than my brother and I."

Penny put her last piece of clothing in her closet and turned to Leonard. "Well no matter what your mother thinks about you, you're the most successful person I know." She put her arms around Leonard's neck and gave him a quick kiss. "Well, since we're done packing, how about we get ready for bed."

"Sounds good to me. You know we have to be up by 4 right?" Leonard questioned.

"Yeah I know, but the best part is, your shoulder will be the best pillow on the flight." Penny smiled.

Leonard smiled back, "Alright, well let me just change my clothes real quick."

"Are you leaving to go back to the apartment?"

"Yeah, I didn't really think this through," Leonard laughed.

"Well go get changed, I'll be waiting for you." Penny said promiscuously. Leonard looked at her and gave her a grin and walked out of her apartment.

Penny went to put pajamas but realized that she forgot she didn't take a shower during the day. Hmm, should I wait until we make it to Jersey..Nope. The door was open so she knew Leonard would walk right in, so she make her way into her bathroom and hopped into the shower.

Leonard had just finished changing. He had his normal red robe on, with a white undershirt and his green boxers on. He didn't want to wake Sheldon up so he tipped toed his way out of the apartment, barely making a sound in the process. He entered Penny's apartment only to hear the water running. He went into the bedroom and went in her bed. He knew that she would wake him up when she got out of the shower, but he was so exhausted that he needed to lay down.

As Leonard closed his eyes, his mind began to head into a dream. With all the thoughts of heading back home, he imagined their trip down to Wildwood. He dreamed Penny was excited for her surprise. As soon as they arrived at the hotel, she would want to get to the beach. He started to dream about them on the boardwalk holding hands...

"Leonard, wake up!" Penny said loudly, which startled Leonard a bit.

"Sorry, I'm pretty exhausted from everything today. This day felt a bit rushed," he said sounding like he had just woken up from a full night's sleep.

Penny snuggled in next to Leonard, putting her arm around his torso. She felt so comfy next to him. She knew that it would be rough waking up at 4 a.m. tomorrow but if she was next to Leonard, she was content.

"Hey Leonard..." Penny whispered.

"Yeah?"

"I just wanted to tell you thank you for bringing me to Jersey and I can't wait to spend the week with you."

Leonard turned into her to look her directly in the eyes. " I wouldn't want to bring anyone else with me. And of course you're welcome." He put his hands on her face and gave her a soft kiss on her forehead. Penny turned over and they fell asleep in each others arms.