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   The Empire State Deviation by NicWin

   Fandoms: The Big Bang Theory (TV)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • F/M
   • Complete Work

   28 Jan 2023

   Tags

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   • Sheldon Cooper/Penny
   • Bernadette Rostenkowski/Howard Wolowitz
   • Amy Farrah Fowler/Zack Johnson
   • Sheldon Cooper
   • Penny (Big Bang Theory)
   • Leonard Hofstadter
   • Howard Wolowitz
   • Rajesh Koothrappali
   • Beverly Hofstadter
   • Bernadette Rostenkowski
   • Original Characters
   • Amy Farrah Fowler
   • Zack Johnson (Big Bang Theory)
   • Wyatt (Big Bang Theory)
   • Susan (Big Bang Theory)
   • Mary Cooper (Big Bang Theory)
   • Meemaw (Big Bang Theory)
   • Missy Cooper
   • Leslie Winkle
   • Married Life
   • New York
   • Fluff and Humor
   • Leonard Hofstadter Bashing
   • Pasadena - Freeform
   • Shenny Moves Out
   • Howardette
   • Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence
   • Leonard Hofstadter Has Issues
   • Penny and Sheldon Have A Lot of Sex
   • Exposition
   • Time Skips
   • POV Alternating

   Summary

   After trying to get back together with Penny, Leonard finds out why he can't from both her and Sheldon. When they both leave Pasadena for New York, his life goes into a tailspin. Meanwhile, Penny and Sheldon are enjoying New York life to the fullest.

   An alternate take on Season 4/5 and onwards.

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   English

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   Bookmarked by Tuska16

   13 Jan 2025