Hope was grateful that Alex had taken it upon himself to protect Hope, even when the male pulled out a gun. His first instinct was to push him down out of the way but when he heard two gunshots go off his world shattered. He had been working so hard on himself to get himself out of his self conscious ways. Blaming everything on himself, as if it was easier to say everything and anything was his fault. "No its not, being with me has gotten you hurt. I'm so sorry Alex." Hope was going into hysteria, when he heard Alex shouting at him through the sounds of gunfire.<br/><br/>He fell back down on the ground and couldn't push away the tears. Hope felt like he had let down Alex, as if his past somewhat got him involved in his crazy drama. It wasn't until he saw Alex lean in is when he started calming down. He felt Alex's tongue slide across his lips trying to gain entry to his mouth. Hope gasped at the feeling and before he knew it Alex had pushed his tongue into his mouth, sliding it against his own tongue. He closed his eyes and moaned contently.<br/><br/>He knew it was probably because Alex wanted to get his mind of him being hurt and it actually worked. "No you're not. You are just telling me that. It's a little flesh wound that you shouldn't have. If we spent all day in bed like I said you would be fine. I know it was stupid of me to think that I could get away from Rexus." Hope always knew that this guy would get in the way of him ever having a happy life. "Alex I love you. I really do. But we need to get you help. You probably need stitches."<br/><br/>Hope was finally calm, he was seeing things clearly. "Now I am going to have to be the one taking care of you." Hope helped Alex up and kissed him once again. "I truly am sorry.." He said softly as Jamie came up to his other side and helped him into the car. Jamie looked back at him and said "Dr. Grey will be waiting at the house."