TEXT: Scene: The Cheesecake Factory Penny: Hey. So you guys ready to order? Sheldon: Since we come in every Tuesday night at six o'clock and order the same exact thing, and it's now six oh eight, I believe your question not only answers itself but also stands alongside such other nonsensical queries as who let the dogs out? and, uh, How are they hanging? Penny: Okay. So, the usual, with extra spit on Sheldon's hamburger. Amy: Penny, a moment? Do you have plans this weekend? Penny: Oh, gee, Amy, I'm sorry, I'm actually pretty busy this weekend. Sheldon: Probably serving food that was ordered today. Amy: That's too bad. I was hoping you could be my plus-one at the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies' symposium on the impact of current scientific research on societal interactions. Penny: The what? Leonard: It's an annual science conference. We've all been invited to speak. Penny: Oh. Oh, okay, well, you know, like I said, I have plans, so. Amy: Shame. Since you're my best friend, I thought it would be a good bonding opportunity. Penny: I'm your best friend? Amy: Don't you read my blog? Penny: Oh, don't feel bad. I never read Leonard's, and I used to sleep with him. Amy: Do you know anybody else who would appreciate an all-expense-paid spa weekend at a four-star resort in Big Sur? Penny: No, I really, I'm sorry, free what? Sorry, what, what? Leonard: I think her weekend just opened up. Penny: Wait, wait, just to be clear, when you guys say spa, does that mean the same thing as when regular people say it? Leonard: Pretty much. Except we keep our shirts on in the sauna. Penny: You know, it is going to be difficult, but I'm going to cancel my plans so I can do this for my bestie. Amy: Please don't touch my breasts. Penny: I, I wasn't going to. Amy: All right. I just want to
SUMMARY:
Amy asks Penny to join the group at a science conference in Big Sur. Things go fairly well until Howard meets Glenn, a large handsome man that Bernadette used to date. Howard's insecurities anger Bernadette, setting off a chain reaction of bed swapping that causes the next day's science panel to become a series of personal recriminations, much to Sheldon's surprise. He tries to get the panel back on track by asking for questions from the audience, but the only question is from Penny for a ride back to Los Angeles. When Glenn offers to give her a lift, Leonard instantly objects. When the group drives back home (without Penny), everyone except Sheldon is in a foul mood.