They went back to Nicky's place. It was a small two bedroom apartment she was renting whist the court decided what to do about her inheritance. It was a nice place. She had picture of her and alex on the walls doing various activities such as first time going to the movies since being released. They became great friends from being in prison together and then in the real world too. They were almost like the lion who fell in love with the lamb because Alex would of been the person to deal the drugs to a person like Nicks. Nicky would do anything for Alex now and vise versa they were like sisters but they didn't want to be known as prison sisters, between them they were just family.

Nicky and Alex were back at the car taking in Piper and Nicky's stuff from the car into the apartment leaving Piper in the apartment to look around. She gazed up at the photos on the mantelpiece smiling at how happy both the crazy haired woman and the raven haired women looked together. Even Piper would of agreed that those two were born to be best friends. Piper made her way over to the kitchen to make the ladies a cuppa when they get in. The whole apartment was stunning she was really grateful that Nicky had let her stay here whilst she gets back on her feet.

Back with Alex & Nicky at the car picking up the last little pieces from the car. Nicky looked over at tired Alex. "You can go back home if you want I've got it from here"Nicky smiled.

Alex knew she was tired she hadn't slept very well in months not since her accident in Litchfield and her running with that crazy kangaroo chick Piper was "seeing". She nodded at Nicky. "Okay tell Piper i said goodnight and that hopefully we can catch up soon" alex asked as she headed towards her car that was parked from earlier in the day.

Nicky agreed but also shot a cheeky grin "Thought you didn't care about Chapman anymore?"

Alex shook her head with a soft chuckle " I know, but seeing her again always sparks up something, I guess she will always be inevitable to me?" Alex replied before hugging her friend goodbye, getting in the car and blasting heavy rock as she rolled out of the driveway. Nicky just shook her head and laughed at her raven friend.

Nicky knew Piper would be sad that Alex had to go but hoped she would understand. She entered the apartment with the last of the things to see Piper lounging on the softa with the kettle on. She smiled at seeing her outside of prison. Nicky always valued her friendship with Chapman, yeah they had crazy adventures but end of the day Chapman would always be there for Nicky and Nicky would try her best to be there for her except when she was doing something incredibly stupid.

Piper looked up to see Nicky smiling goofy at her, "Where's Alex?" Piper quizzed Nicky. She told Piper that Alex had to head home as she was tired and needed to get some work done on a book she was writing. Piper nodded, she didn't mind because for some reason she felt really awkward around Alex but yet really comfy around Nicky. They spent the night catching up on all the gossip each other had missed out on whilst being in and out of prison. Piper asked Nicky if she had heard from Morello since being released. To be honest Nicky hadn't bothered, she really fell out of love with her since her being pregnant and getting married then not getting married to back with being married. Nicky was just tired of the drama and wanted to be single for a while. Piper understood she was in the same boat, not with the drama about marriage and babies but she did want to be single for a while. In her head it was for forever but she knew her heart too well it wouldn't be forever. Piper's lust for love is always inevitable. Nicky understood she always thought her relationship with Alex was forever turbulent never 100% stable for either participants, to be frank their relationship wasn't at all healthy.

Alex has been better since she left Litch, she settled down into real life. Got used to not being told when she could shower or where she could sleep, if she could sleep. Alex was finding her new lease on life and it was exciting for her, most importantly it was drama free. She didn't miss the blonde until today. Now that she was home she looked at her walls of emptiness where there used to be pictures of them both. Alex never threw things out, she put all their memories together in a box locked in a closet. It hadn't been touched for years it had a thick layer of dust on the top. Alex pulled it out and sat on the sofa. For some unknown reason she felt compelled to look through the box.

So many pictures of the couple they looked so happy, they were happy in fact Alex used to think they were the happiest couple in the world. She smiled at the photo of Piper looking smug as she showed off her fish tattoo. Alex sees another of the receipt from the night she first met piper, she smiled as she remembered the exact conversation.

Hey, you, Laura Ingalls Wilder.

We're escaping America before the apocalypse.

Want to come?

Sorry? What can I get for you?

Oh, hi, I was wondering if you're hiring?

No, I'm sorry.

Well, can I leave this with you?

Honestly, it's just going to end up in a drawer somewhere, so Okay.

Well, can I have a margarita then?

That I can do for you.

It's a little cold out for a margarita, don't you think? Let's see this.

Steve's Greek Cuisine? Le Grand Fromage? Bullshit, bullshit.

You need a lesson in fudging a resume.

Do you work here? Are you fucking kidding me? Manager, Polly Harper.

No one named Polly Harper gets put in charge.

Who is that really? - It's my friend.

- (LAUGHS) You've never waited a fucking table in your life, have you?

No.

So, Piper Chapman, "A Smith grad with excellent listening skills, passionate about making diners feel good.

" Mmm.

That sounds kind of dirty.

You can put that on my tab.

"Safe, clean, and careful when handling food and drink.

" (LAUGHS) Oh, gosh.

I like that in a woman.

What else do I need to know about you? Who are you?

My name is Alex.

And what do you do, Alex? Besides make fun of strangers in bars?

I work for an international drug cartel.

(LAUGHS) Oh, come on.

Alex smile fades as she remembers the fact she left her Paris after her mum had passed away. Thinking about her mum always made Alex upset. She looked up to the photo of her mum on the wall smiles "Mum she's out of prison, but for some reason I can't get her out of my head" she sighs as the smile fades "I wish you were here mum, you would love Nicky & I'm sure Piper would of loved a chance to see you again since you two got on like a house on fire". Alex let out a small chuckle. Alex was about to put the box away before she looked into the box and saw a envelope she hadn't seen before. On the outside it was addressed to ALEX in Capitals with slightly smudged ink.

Inside the envelope was a letter. It was from Piper...