I want you all to know something. I don't celebrate Thanksgiving. It's nothing personal, it's just that in the UK, it's not celebrated. I wish it was, but the point is, until I move to California, I won't be celebrating it because there's nobody to celebrate it with me. So, I'm doing the next best thing. I know it's early, but here it is, a Thanksgiving themed TBBT multi-chapter one-shot. Enjoy!

Leonard and Penny

"It's so nice to be on our own for once." Penny sighed, threading her fingers through Leonard's. It was 6:30pm and the two were curled up together on Sheldon's spot, taking advantage of the fact he wasn't there. They had soft jazz playing in the apartment and a unopened bottle of white wine.

"Well, until Raj gets here."

"Thanks for reminding me." she muttered grouchily. She then felt bad. It wasn't Raj's fault. "Sorry. It's just it would be nice if it was just us for the whole weekend."

"I know, but Thanksgiving isn't just a time for lovers. It's also a time for family and friends. And whatever the hell Sheldon and Amy are."

She started laughing at his comment on the Shamy, and the stopped, tugging his arm. "Can you believe he actually asked her to go with him to a hotel?"

"It's for that conference on string theory. He wanted to go, I told him I had plans, so he settled for Amy."

"They're in the same room for a whole night!"

"In separate beds."

"Say whatever you want. This Thanksgiving is provoke something in those two. "

"OK. Hey, Penny?"

"Yeah?"

He gave her a kiss on the temple. "Happy Thanksgiving."

Sheldon and Amy

"Now, Amy, are you sure you remember those notes?"

"Yes, Sheldon."

"Who brought up the notion of string theory?"

"It was first researched by Werner Heisenberg in 1943."

"Very good. What is the meaning?"

"Sheldon! Do you honestly doubt my intelligence that much? Even Penny knows what it is."

"I apologise. But just to make sure..."

Sighing heavily, she told him what she knew, biting back an 'I told you so' when he deemed her explanantion to be correct.

"Now, what time is the conference?"

"It starts at 8:45pm. You told me that eight times on the train."

"Impressive, Amy! Perhaps my misgivings about having you here were misguided."

"Wonderful. What do we do now? It's only just gone seven."

"Well, you seem fairly educated in string theory, so I see no reason to go over the notes again." Sheldon told her. "What do you suggest?"

Feeling very relieved that she wouldn't have to hear anymore about string theory, she tried to think. "What about dinner out?"

A look of panic flashed across his features. "Ohh, Amy..I'm not sure that would be a good idea."

"Why?" the neurobiologist questioned, feeling as if she was running into a brick wall.

"Because we don't know the restaurants."

"Well, how about we have dinner here? We could order room service."

"Well..." Sheldon thought about this. The hotel they were in did have good reviews. Perhaps this wouldn't be such a bad idea. "Aright."

He was rewarded with a bright smile that caused the sides of his mouth to twitch. Alarmed, he hoped he hadn't already caught an illness from all the strange people he'd been forced to meet.

Howard and Bernadette

"Are you OK?"

"I can't believe I got forced into this."

"You didn't get forced into anything." Bernadette tried to sooth her husband. "I promised to do anything you asked as long as we got to spend Thanksgiving at my parents' this year."

"They hate me and you know it."

"They do not, OK? They...put up with you willingly."

"I feel so loved."

"Come on, Howie. My brothers and sisters will definitely love you. You and Joey like each other."

Despite wanting to remain negative about the ordeal ahead of him, Howard couldn't help softening. "Joey's kinda cool."

"Yes." Bernadette felt happier now that her Howie seemed less upset about Thanksgiving. She reached out and squeezed his hand. "And my nieces and nephews will be there!"

"Really?"

"Mmm hmmm." She gave him a little smile. "Does that make you happier?"

"Not as happy as the thought of you wearing the Princess Leia bikini makes me."

"I knew you'd want that." She shook her head.

"Bernie?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you. Happy Thanksgiving."

He gave her a kiss on her cheek. She blushed and smiled and Closed her eyes, forgetting she was at the wheel. "Aww, Howie..."

"THE ROAD!"

O.O What a mood-killer that was for the married couple! Anyhoo, I hope you guys like it and that it ws fun to read. I'll get more chapters up ASAP.

Love from Shania. xx