BREAKING POINT
Penny knew she was thinking of her own short love life with Alex, but before she could speak, Audrey went on calmly :
"After the newness of marriage has worn off, it is companionship that counts... The friendship that lasts. All the things you can give Joey are everlasting, Penny. Don't take them from him darling"
Comforted but not entirely convinced, Penny gave most of her time and attention to Joey, trying to make up for him in this way for the ways in which she must disappoint him. Subsequently with everyday that passed, they understood one another a little better, their friendship deepened, their affection for each other increased.