Penny couldn't help but smile softly, pressing a kiss onto the top of his head. "I love you, too," she whispered into his hair. She knew he wasn't buying her optimistic bullshit, but they could at least pretend everything was okay for a little while. At least until the alcohol left his system. Lifting herself up, she settled back down gently onto his lap. "Besides, you have a very successful girlfriend. You could always just retire," Penelope teased.