I think their friendship clearly didnt go that deep. I feel Maria young and immature. Real friends dont do that, right, even w a “connection”. However, she was encouraged by Pauly and maybe Nikki off season. I think she even said he reached out to her somehow after season 1. Regardless, I know Vinny no saint, I just feel Maria would never be his long term type. The way she acted at dinner when Brandon said what he said.. even if I was provoked, hold yourself w class and dignity. They were at a nice restaurant, she acted way lame and Vin was embarrassed. Part of me thinks they needed some stuff for the show, as well. Maria should never have jumped into bed w him.. you do that, guys have no chase and whether you agree or not.. men need a chase and when you sleep w them asap, they move on to someone who can make them work for it