Alex

Alex found herself rushing back into the building, she was unaware of the blood that was on her hands because all that she could focus on was finding someone who could help Piper. She made her way back into the auditorium, she nearly ran right into Bennett. Bennett took one look at her with her hands covered in blood and began to question her, soon enough they had gained the attention of most of the crowd. Caputo makes his way over to them, barking orders to the other guards to make sure that they keep the inmates in their seats. Alex begins to explain to them what had happen, but the words are coming out so fast no one is able to really follow along.

Instead of continuing to try and explain she gestures for the two men to follow her. Alex is quick out into the hall and is soon opening the door to outside, Bennett and Caputo make sure that they are not far behind her. "Vause why in the world is going on?" Caputo says before he realizes what is in front of him. Bennett is quick to grab his radio and make the call " we have two inmates down, ambulances are required!". Shortly after the alarm is going off which means the rest of the inmates are being taken back to their cellblocks.

Alex has made her way back to Piper's side, she immediately begins applying pressure to where the blood is still coming out. " You know Vause I really shouldn't allow for you to do this, but under the circumstances I will allow it. As soon as help gets here though, I'm going to need you to come to my office along with Bennett.". "I understand sir."

Alex doesn't even try to stop the tears that are forming, she can't stand to see Piper like this.

She had tried to come to me earlier, I assumed she was just doing what had become habit and running to me for comfort. But what if she was scared and needed my help? I mean I knew that things with Doggett had gotten bad but I had no clue that it would come to something like this. If Piper doesn't make it I will never forgive myself and if she does well I will do everything I can for us to be together, not just again but this time for forever. Alex pressed her lips gently on top of Piper's head, just in time.

The doctors and nurse from the hospital wing had arrived which meant that it was time for Alex to go." I love you so much kid, don't you dare leave me" she whispers in Piper's ear before getting to her feet. She walks over to where Caputo and Bennett are standing. "Bennett take Vause to go clean herself off before you head to my office. I'm going to make sure everything goes smoothly here first."

They stop to get Alex a clean uniform before finding somewhere to clean her hands. As the water removes the redness that covers her hands her body once more begins to shake due to how hard she is crying. She has cried over Piper many times, but this time is so much more intense than any of the others. Bennett knows that he shouldn't but he can't help but put his hand on Alex's shoulder, he knows what a wreck he would be if he was in her situation.

"Come on Vause we should get to Caputo's office, might not be at the top of your list of places to be right now but at least you'll have privacy there." They make it to the office, Alex has a seat while Bennett of course stands near the door, "I'm sorry you know, I can't imagine how bad this is for you. I can tell you though from my experience in Afghanistan, Piper should be okay. She lost a lot of blood but nothing major should be messed up from where it's at."

Alex just stares forward without a word, she didn't have a whole lot in her and she knew she would have to get out the words to explain what had happen. Not long after Caputo came to his office he sat down at his desk. He began to ask questions and Alex she gave answers without hesitance.

After about an hour, Alex is done and heading back to the one thing she knew might comfort her.

What she really wanted was to see Piper, but for now she will settle with laying in her bed with one of her favorite books. Mattress or not it seemed like a great idea. Her hopes of doing just that are soon shattered her cube is a bit crowded. Sitting on her bed is Nicky, Morello and Big Boo, even Red, Poussey and Taystee are there. A few others are also not far away.

Nicky is the first to speak, "we figured out that the only ones missing were you, Chapman and Baggett. We all saw you, so we uh know that the other two have to be the ones hurt. That being the case we figured you might be in need of some company."

Morello decides to speak up as well "you don't has to tell us what happen or nothing. Ya know? Not if you don't want to."