[s4e9] The Boyfriend Complexity -

Penny admits she lied to her father about her breakup because he finally approved of one of her boyfriends.

"Ohhhh, this takes me back. Leonard obsessing about Penny... once in awhile, it’s nice to hear the hits." [S4E9] The Boyfriend Complexity

Seizing the moment, Leonard leans into the charade, much to Penny's annoyance, including sharing a bed and getting plenty of hugs in front of Wyatt. Penny admits she lied to her father about

Discussion often centers on the dynamic between Penny and Leonard during the deception and the "happy accident" involving Sheldon's paperwork. Leonard leans into the charade

"Mm, dreamily doodling Mrs. Leonard Hofstadter in a notebook?"