Victoria stumbles out of the room, adjusting her bathrobe. She couldn't remember the last time Johnny was that good...oh wait, it was a year ago. Grown up sex wasn't easy for her to become accustomed to, but she learned. She notices Joy's light on in her bedroom.
It wasn't normal for Joy to be up at this hour, she knew, but the only thing she could think of is that something was keeping her awake. She walks over and knocks on the door.
Whispering, she says, 'Joy...you still awake?'
She waits a moment, and Joy's door opens, with Joy standing there.
'I saw your light on and was worried. You alright?'
Joy smiles a little, 'Can you come in? I want to talk to you.'
Victoria nods, and Joy opens her door further. She enters, and sits on Joy's chair in her room.
'What's troubling you? I've noticed that ever since Johnny's been here, you've been distant towards me, but you open up to Elka and Melanie. Have I been ignoring you again? If I have ignored you, I am so sorry...so incredibly sorry.'
Joy looks at her, saying, 'Well, you've been all over Johnny, in front of me, and you know how sensitive I am about my relationship problems. You've had it lucky Victoria.'
Victoria feels guilty. She sometimes forgot how hard it was for Joy, who couldn't keep a man.
'But, dear...I'm literally the poster child for divorce.'
She sighs, knowing that she shouldn't have been flaunting Johnny in front of Joy. 'Oh, what am I talking about...I'm sorry that I flaunted my booty call in front of you. I should have been there to cheer you and Mel up.'
Joy smiled sweetly. She knew even though sometimes Victoria was too self-absorbed, she knew Victoria meant well. They hug, and part, with both women smiling.
'Can I tell you why I was upset?'
Victoria smiled, 'Joy, we're best friends. Of course you can tell me.'
Joy sighs, continuing her train of thought. 'Victoria, when I heard Johnny proposed, and you said yes at first, I was sad because it would mean that I'd be losing my best friend. But, then when I found out you and Johnny called it off, and decided to return to what you already had, I was partially relieved, but still upset, because I care about you and don't want to see you hurt. She takes Victoria's hand in her own, lacing her fingers through Victoria's.
'I love you, Victoria.'