"I'm not his girlfriend," she snapped right back, taking an angry drink of the wine. At least, she didn't think she was. "We're just..dating. I already told Charlie you were coming over and, besides, he doesn't control the company I keep." Penny made a 'hmph' noise. "I don't think Charlie sees you as much of a threat, to be quite honest."
She noted that his wineglass was empty and so she dumped half of her glass into his. Maybe it wasn't hygienic, but it worked. "Tell them to me. I'm interested. I care. I'm here to listen to you now."