Present day:

" Once we landed I left for Texas right away. I read in the paper that Bernadette married Howard and lived in Bridgeport for the rest of her life. Amelia took part in the trials to see who was to blame for the sinking. Once they were over she continued her business. I never saw Bernadette or Amelia again. It pained me but I just wanted to forget everything."

Phil, Bob, John, and Nicole listened closely to Penny's story. All coming away with something.

"We couldn't find any record of a Sheldon Cooper or a Raj Koothrapali. Even from the Carpathia records" Bob said.

"According to their records Leonard died of a heart attack no mention on him shooting someone" John added.

"Poor aunt Millie" Nicole cried. She had no idea that this is what was going to be the secret her nana had held in for 75 years.

"Of course there would be no record of Sheldon or Raj according to Titanic's records they were Sven and Frederek. Leonard did die of a heart attack; the ship didn't want a big scandal and since Sheldon was a John Doe the shooting was never reported. I was too scared to say anything my whole world had been turned upside down. The night Leonard spent in the water really slowed his body down, but he had to be the winner. But he is the one who lost. I have a wonderful daughter from the tragedy. Millie became a doctor just like she said she would. Each night we sent a prayer up to Peg, Tom and Sheldon to watch over her and they did.

After being in Texas for 5 years we moved to Pasadena California when Millie had turned ten. I got to fulfill my dream of being a moving picture star and was in Golden Rule Kate which was very racy then. Along with Rainbow Island. A few others until 1920.

However with those roles being minor I still needed real money coming in. With Prohibition there was a need for speak easys and I began to work at one in 1921. Millie being 14 was able to stay at home by herself. I worked there for 3 years. One night a man named Stuart came in. He wasn't overly handsome but he was nice. After coming in every night for 3 months he asked me to dinner. I was nervous since I hadn't been with anyone since Sheldon. I reluctantly agreed and we met for dinner the next night. " Penny stopped and was smiling as she replayed all of her memories in her head.

She turned to Nicole "Nicole I want it to be very clear that I loved your grandpa Stuart very much but I could never be in love with him since my heart already belonged to Sheldon. Stuart and I married in 1923. We have 4 beautiful children including Millie and I have 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Never once did Stuart not treat Millie like she was his own. On Millie's wedding day Stuart walked her down the aisle. I told him the her father died when she was young. He never asked for further details which I loved him for. No Leonard tried to win but he didn't. Even though he took Sheldon from me in the physical world he is always with me and he is forever in my memory. Sheldon is buried in Nova Scotia with all the others who lost their lives that fateful night. I only visited him once; I didn't want to see his grave since he was alive in my mind. Not in a crazy way or anything" Penny chuckled."

Nicole who had knelt next to Penny hugged her nana. "I'm so sorry" she cried.

Penny patted Nicole's cheek "its alright sweetie."

"I don't want to sound like a tool but what ever happened to the emerald ring?" Phil asked.

Penny only smiled "I would like to rest now please." John took her arm and led her to her room. Nicole stayed behind with Phil. "I'm sorry about the ring. She probably sold it or forgot what happened to it."

Phil shook his head "no she knows where it is. Your grandmothers mind is as sharp as a tack; she just doesn't want to tell me. Which is fine. Now that I know the story behind it the monetary value of it doesn't seem as important."

Nicole smiled as she wiped her tears "my nana always the stubborn one. I just can't believe that she has kept this a secret for so long. It didn't even occur to me about my aunt Millie. To lose both of your parents I can't even imagine." Phil wrapped his arm around Nicole as she leaned her head on his shoulder just staring at Titanic's wreck on the screen.

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Penny sat at the makeshift desk that was in her room and wrote Nicole a note.

Nicole.

I'm glad that I was finally able to tell you my story. I hope that one day you find a love so deep and real like I had with Sheldon even though it was brief. Here is the Opsty Emerald ring. I realized while I was on the Carpathia that I still had it on. I could never get myself to sell it no matter how hard up for money I was. I want you to have it, you will know what to do with it. I love you very much.

Nana Penny.

In all the confusion of the past few days Penny didn't even realize that she still had on the emerald ring that Leonard had given her. How she had not noticed was beyond her but there it was. Penny eyed it when she patted Millie's head. This could save them. However a part of her didn't want to let it go.

Penny placed the ring on top of the note and climbed into bed. She closed her eyes and was finally at peace.

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Penny felt herself move rapidly through time and space. She looked at her hands and they were getting younger and younger each second. She looked at her surroundings and her life was playing like a movie along the walls of wherever she was. She finally stopped at a door that resembled a one on Titanic. She pushed it open to see a Sheldon there waiting for her in a white room. She ran to him crying at finally being able to touch him again. They embraced. Penny didn't want to let him go.

"I've missed you" she said.

"Well we are together now" Sheldon said. He took her hand and led her through golden gates.

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So there it is the end. I have enjoyed writing this story so much. Please don't hate me for killing Sheldon that was the plan all along even though I fought it the entire time I was writing. I want to thank everyone for all the reviews/favorites/follows. Till next time.