Raj, Penny and others in “The Date Night Variable”

You know, I’m growing to like American football.

Penny

Yeah, it’s fun, isn't it?

Well, it’s not the balls-to-the-wall action of badminton or cricket, but hey, what is?

Penny

All right, who’s ready for another beer?

Leonard

I’m good.

No, thank you.

Penny

Girls.

Oh, I’m having the nicest time. You guys are like family to me. You know that, right?

Leonard

That’s great. Get out.

What? Why?

Leonard

Penny and I have some issues we need to talk about.

Oh pish on your issues. You guys are fine. Yes, you hit some bumps along the way. I mean, Penny, you’ve always known how this man has felt about you, but you made him grovel for affection.

Penny

Okay, hold on…

Now, don’t blame yourself. He was a groveler from way back. But the point is, the two of you got past it. And, Leonard, you go and propose to this poor girl in the middle of sex? That was some weak tea, dude.

Leonard

Some people might say it was romantic.

Yeah, no. But yet, here you two are, still together. And that’s even after you and I had our crazy naked night.

Leonard

Okay.

Penny

That’s enough.

I’m just saying that after everything you've been through, you get to look into each other’s eyes and say “I love you.” And that’s beautiful. [Penny looks sideways guiltily]

Leonard

Actually, to this day, she’s never really said it.

Oh, Penny! That’s ridiculous. You know you love him. You, you look him in the eyes and you say it.

Penny

Raj!

Oh come on, you know you want to say it. Say it. Say you love him. Say it!

I really thought she would say it.