I DON'T OWN BLINDSPOT OR THE DIALOGUE

New York City, USA.

It has been a rough few days for Alexander. Rich had been very welcoming and didn't press Alexander to talk about what was bothering him and while that made things easier, Alexander was still trying to deal with his feelings. It wasn't any easier having to go into the NYO every day and having to feel the horrible tension that was going on between Jane and Weller. On one particular occasion when Jane was showing her anger at Weller, Alexander retreated into the lab to have some peace. However, when he ran into Patterson, he knew that peace would not be his.

"Alexander..." Patterson said as she was surprised to see him.

"Patterson...look about what happened in Times Square..." Alexander started to say.

"It's fine, let's just forget about it." She replied. Alexander should've felt relieved, but instead he felt slightly disappointed.

"Fine." He said as he backed out of the lab. As Alexander left the lab, he didn't think that he had feelings for Patterson, but he had felt something in that kiss. He knew it and she knew it.

Alexander had gone to the bathroom to clear his head and when he came back, he found the team in the lab, looking like shit had just hit the fan.

"What's the matter?" Alexander asked. Everyone turned to look at him.

"Well, it turns out not only is our favorite FBI Director dirty, but she's trying to frame Patterson for doing all her dirty work." Rich told him.

"Well, I never really liked that bitch." He replied.

"You never really liked anyone." Zapata remarked. Alexander rolled his eyes.

"We have to get you out of here." Jane said to Patterson. Weller and the team went out to try and stall Hirst while Alexander was left alone with Patterson.

"I have an idea." Alexander said as he went over to the air ducts. "Climb through the ducts." Patterson didn't argue as He gave her a boost up. When the team came back in with Director Hirst in tow, Alexander fed them a lie. "Patterson broke out of the lab."

"I want this building on lockdown." Hirst ordered as everything went into motion. "Edgar, I want Rich Dotcom and that boy in my office."

"So, you're telling me that a laboratory agent with no where near the amount of combat experience that you have overpowered you?" Hirst asked Alexander as he sat in her office as Reade watched on.

"Did I stutter when I spoke?" Alexander replied. "She got the drop on me." Hirst leaned in.

"Here's the thing, I don't believe you."

"Here's the thing, I couldn't care less what you believe."

"Why do you want to risk your freedom for agent Patterson?" Hirst asked.

"That's none of your business." Alexander answered as he turned away and suddenly, the lightbulb went on in her head.

"Aww, does someone have a little crush on the lab lady? How cute." Hirst said, mocking him. Alexander looked her dead in the eye.

"Fuck. You." He replied as he spat at Hirst.

"Agent Reade, take Mr. Briggs to the holding cells." She ordered as Reade handcuffed him. As Reade was leading him to the holding cells, Alexander kicked him in the groin and took off. He ran through the building until he found himself in a supply closet. As he stopped to catch his breath, he was caught off guard by Patterson.

"What are you doing here?" He asked.

"Hiding from Hirst." She replied. "What about you?"

"Hiding from Reade. She made him arrest me." As they were talking, Zapata came in. Patterson had sent her a text.

"So, what's the plan?" She said. Rich thought for a moment and then snapped his fingers.

"I have an ingenious idea." He said smirking.

Hirst and Reade had the entire NYO on lockdown while they searched for Alexander and Patterson. Eventually, Alexander got the text that Patterson had gotten out. He turned to Rich who had a look of smugness on his face.

"Boom. I told you the old man mask would work. Oh ye of little faith, why did you doubt..." Rich started to babble.

"OK, OK, you're awesome, let's just go." Alexander replied. The 2 men made their way through the halls until they were spotted by Hirst and Reade.

"Stop those men!" Hirst shouted as Alexander took off running. He almost lost them until he landed himself in a dead end.

"There's no where for you to run Briggs." Hirst replied.

"The fuck there isn't!" Alexander shouted as he dove out a near by window. He landed on a truck that was carrying fabric. He was a little hurt, but alive. He got out of the truck and went running for all he was worth. He made his way to a pay phone and called Zapata.

"Who's this?" She asked.

"Tasha, it's Alexander, I got out of the NYO." Alexander answered.

"Great, i'm with Patterson, we're gptrying to find prove that Hirst is dirty."

"OK, i'll find somewhere to lay low." Alexander said as he hung up.

Alexander headed to an abandoned building in the city. He and Mickey had taken shelter there once when the feds were on their tail. As he made his way into the building, he suddenly heard other people coming near him. He looked and saw Hirst along with Reade and Kurt.

"Give up the guy you work for. We can protect you from retaliation. One realist to another, you know this is your best shot." Reade argued with her.

"Nice try, but my ride's here." Hirst replied. Zapata struggled with the man who was holding captive and she broke free as Weller held Hirst at gunpoint.

"Game over. You're out of moves." He told her.

"Do it! It's better than what's coming for me." She replied. "

And what is that?" Kurt asked. "Who do you work for?"

"You don't want to know! You can't beat him! He'll only bring pain and suffering to all of you! All the more reason to take him down. I'm already dead. Just pull the trigger." Hirst pleaded. Alexander moved to attack her but Jane held him back as Weller put the cuffs on her.

After Hirst was taken into custody, everyone went back to the Weller residence to celebrate. While everyone was teasing Rich about actually caring about the team, Alexander had a beer off by himself. As he drank, Patterson came up to him.

"Hey..." She said as Alexander put his beer down.

"Hey...so are you OK?" He asked her.

"Yeah, i'm going back to work. All the charges against me were dropped."

"That's good..." They were both silent for a moment when Patterson finally spoke up.

"Thank you, for helping me." She said.

"It's OK, I ain't a snitch." Alexander replied.

"Is it true?"

"Is what true?"

"What Hirst said. I heard it when I was in the ducts. That you have a crush on me?" Patterson said as she looked into his eyes. Alexander was afraid for the first time in his life. He'd never had feelings for any woman except his mother. Now he felt he had feelings for this woman, but dare he act on them?

"Can I kiss the lab lady, just once?" Alexander asked as Patterson pressed her lips to his. When she parted, she held his face in her hands.

"You can do it whenever you want." She replied as they began to make out. Jane saw them, but simply kept her mouth shut. Not wanting to spoil her son's one moment of happiness. Happiness she wasn't sure she would ever share with Kurt.

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