Disclaimer: Nope, still don't own anything, even though I wish I did.

A/N: If you read my story, I'd really, really appreciate a review. They give me inspiration to write because I know someone's interested. Or, it helps me know that people absolutely hate my writing and want me to stop. Which I hope no one does, but let me know. :

After dropping her stuff at the apartment and meeting the rest of the colorful characters she'd be living with for the next few months, Penny had no time to rest and take a breath. Apparently, her new landlady was a singer and when Sadie had a gig, the whole house went to support her. About two hours after she arrived in New York, Penny found herself in a smokey bar, crammed up against the back wall, more drunk than she'd ever been but, having the time of her life. Penny glanced over at Prudence, a confused expression plastered on her face.

"Pru?"

"Penny?"

"Is that Max, over there, dancing with a.. girl?"

Prudence looked over and nodded, trying not to laugh. Penny seemed to have had one too many drinks.

"Uh, yeah. It appears that way."

"Oh."

"Why'd you ask?"

Penny looked down at her shoes, a light blush rising in her cheeks. Now she felt a tad bit embarrassed over the thoughts running through her mind.

"Max just seemed to be so..." She paused and tried to think of the right word.

"Well, I mean, when I met him he just seemed to be so hung up on.. Jude."

Penny was a tad bit shocked when the group around her erupted into laughter. But she realized, much to her delight, it wasn't mocking or sarcastic laughter, it was genuine. Prudence slipped an arm around Penny and smiled.

"We've all thought that before. They just have an unconventional relationship. They love each other, that's for sure but, I think they both love women more."

A light giggle escaped from Penny's lips and she nodded.

"Ah, I see."

Her gaze drifted back to Max and she smiled slightly. Even though she'd only known him for a few hours, she was slightly surprised that until that moment, she hadn't realized how handsome he was. And as much as Penny would hate to admit it, she was actually a tad bit jealous of the pretty brunette he was awkwardly leading around the dance floor. Poor Max. It was obvious that the girl was enjoying it much more than he was.

Max had slowly begun to regret asking... whatsherface to dance with him. He wasn't much of a dancer but he was definitely better than her. His poor feet. She'd stepped on them so many times that he actually cringed at the thought of how badly they were going to hurt the next morning. Max was thrilled when Sadie's normally enjoyable singing ended. He looked down at the girl and tried to hide his relief.

"Thanks for the dance love. See ya around."

Before she could protest, Max let go of her and hurried off the floor. He jumped behind Penny and Prudence using them for a shield, of sorts. The look on his face caused Prudence to lapse into a fit of giggles.

"Where's the fire Max? She was pretty."

"Yeah, if you've got a thing for psychos. Damn it, I swear, she broke my foot. Can you sue someone for that?"

Prudence and Penny exchanged glances and both rolled their eyes.

"Max, you're such a drama queen." Prudence was barely able to get the sentence out without busting out laughing.

"Pru, I am simply in pain and- Wait. I'm not a drama queen. If you're going to insult me, at least get my gender correct. I am one hundred percent, all male. I'll even prove it too you."

Prudence scrunched her nose in disgust and smacked the back of his head.

"Oh, ew. I don't want to see that."

"Hm? No? How about you Penny?"

Penny stared at him, chewing on her lip.

"Um, I'm going to have to say... in your dreams Carrigan."

Max sighed dramatically, frowning.

"You're messing out. I'm telling ya. Come on, at least dance with me. One of you must want to."

Again, Penny and Prudence exchanged glances. Prudence gave her new friend an encouraging smile and nodded her head. She could tell that nothing would have made Penny happier.

"Aw, you look so pathetic Max, I suppose I'll just have to dance with you."

Max grinned and took Penny by the hand.

"Score! See ya later Pru."

Prudence waved in response and leaned back against the wall, watching happily as Max pulled Penny into his arms. Sadie's husky voice blared over the speakers once more and even though the song was fast, Prudence was shocked to see that Max and Penny were in fact, slow dancing. Her head on his chest, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist and both of them grinning like idiots. Prudence gave a satisfied smile. She hadn't seen Max that happy in quite some time. Honestly, she wasn't aware that Max could get that happy over a girl. Prudence was so convinced that Max had sworn off monogamy at birth that she thought nothing of it when Penny arrived and Max couldn't keep his eyes, or hands for that matter, off of her. Penny hadn't seem to mind it at all, staring right back at him and occasionally tickling him, both of them laughing constantly. Prudence couldn't stop smiling as she watched them on the dance floor. Maybe Penny would be able to change him, it certainly seemed that way. As Prudence felt Rita's arms slip around her waist, she couldn't have been more delighted to know that the guy she considered to be her best friend was feeling just as happy as she was.

A/N: I know, another one. Ha. Anyway, I just couldn't resist the quip about Max and Jude loving each other. As much as I love Jude and Lucy together, I swear, Max and Jude are madly in love. It's never said, but it's obvious. So blah, if that offends you, sorry. It's just too adorable to ignore. :D