Alex

"*Back where you come from, is there someone? Someone like me?"
"There's no one like you.*"
—Alex and the original Gaddis
**Alex** is a character on the Prime Video series *Tales from the Loop*. He lives in a parallel universe version of Mercer, Ohio with his life partner, Gaddis. He is talented player of the piano and also enjoys working with his hands in general. He is noted for his great good looks. He is portrayed by Jon Kortajarena.

## History

Gaddis saw a photo of him inside a tractor. When Gaddis was transported to a parallel universe via the tractor, a result of one of the experiments at the Mercer Center for Experimental Physics, he visited his house and saw Alex inside it, playing the piano. He then knocked on the door and was met by both an alternate version of himself and Alex, both of whom were very confused. Later, the original Gaddis sat down for coffee with the both of them. Alex introduced himself with a Spanish accent and Gaddis pointed out that he wasn't from there. Alex noted that he wasn't either. Gaddis commented that it was "nice to finally meet him." They discussed how Gaddis had got there and Alex wondered if Gaddis would return to his own universe if he started the tractor again. The other Gaddis commented that it was really something that how the Gaddis looked just like him and Alex commented that he *was* him.

When he was unable to get the tractor to take him back, Gaddis decided to stay with the other Gaddis, as they were so much alike. Alex told him that he was sorry that he couldn't go home, but he said that "these things happen." "Do they?" asked Alex and he admitted that he guessed not. Alex asked what Gaddis had meant about being nice to finally meet him and Gaddis lied, saying that he didn't know why he had said that. Alex commented that it must quite a shock for Gaddis, that it was for him, and Gaddis replied that he hoped it was a good one. He asked how Alex and the other Gaddis had met and he replied that it was just chance, saying that they didn't get along at first. Gaddis wondered why not and he replied that it was their differences, that they had been through a lot, but here they were. "Here we are," agreed Gaddis and Alex told him that he meant the other Gaddis. Alex asked him if there was someone where he came from, like him. Gaddis replied that there was no one like him. Alex left, commenting that it could be nice once Gaddis settled in.

Gaddis asked the other Gaddis if it was hard being with someone so attractive, like Alex. He admitted that it was hard, sometimes. Later, Gaddis discovered Alex working on a table that he had made for him in a workshop. Alex asked him what he thought, saying that it was a gift for him. He said it was really nice, asking if Alex had always done stuff like this. Alex agreed that he had, things like tables, chairs and cabinets. Gaddis asked what he liked about it and, pleased, he said that nobody had ever asked him that. Gaddis asked if this included even the other Gaddis and Alex replied that they have each had different things. He told Gaddis that he liked working with his hands, that he would get an idea of something, something perfect, and little by little make it take shape until it's finally there as you imagined, perfect. Gaddis replied that he was a birder and that he liked birds because they're perfect. Alex chuckled, saying it wasn't really the same thing. Gaddis agreed, saying it was just because it was because of what he had said. Alex chuckled, saying that it was strange talking to him, but in a good way. The other Gaddis had heard everything before, but with him it was all new.

That evening, the two Gaddises had dinner and wine. The other Gaddis complimented the meal made by Alex. Alex asked if he was tired and he said that he'd had a lot of fresh air. Alex commented that he would sleep well. Gaddis asked if they wanted to watch a movie, but the other Gaddis replied that he was beat and Alex said that he had to get up early. Gaddis offered to help with the dishes, but Alex told him he would take care of them tomorrow. The other Gaddis left and Alex asked Gaddis if he was feeling alright. He replied that he was tired too and they both bid each other good night.

Later on, one morning, Gaddis was forced to stay temporarily in the workshop when the other Gaddis and Alex had guests over, as there would be no way to explain his presence. Alex came by to visit with some food, asking him if he was hungry. Gaddis thanked him and asked if he was having fun. Alex replied that he really wasn't and Gaddis asked if he didn't like the guests. He replied that he did at first and the two chuckled. Gaddis then asked what he liked about the other Gaddis, saying that they had been together for so long. He said that there must be a reason and Alex agreed that there was. Gaddis asked what it was and he replied that there was no one like him. They then kissed passionately, but Gaddis pulled away and Alex said that he would go, telling him that he would see him tomorrow.

One evening, Gaddis overheard Alex and the other Gaddis having a big argument. The other Gaddis shouted "Every time you do this!" and Alex asked him to give him a break. The other Gaddis asked what break it was that he needed. The next morning, Gaddis asked the other Gaddis about the argument. He said that it made him think that maybe things weren't going so well between him and Alex. He asked if he was wrong and the other Gaddis replied that it was just an argument, that they had them from time to time. He explained that when one is in a relationship for a long time, they came to see that nothing was perfect. As things continued, Gaddis wrote in a journal, speaking of his love for Alex, and how he had been lonely. In his writings, he urged him to run away with him. Late one night, he presented Alex with the journal. He told him that everything he wanted and felt was in there. He left, telling him he would wait for him.

The other Gaddis came to confront him with the journal, having read its contents. The two argued over Alex, Gaddis telling the other Gaddis that he took Alex for granted. The other Gaddis told him that Alex wasn't everything that he imagined. He sometimes slept with other men. Alex couldn't help it, getting swept up in the excitement of someone new, even if it was another version of Gaddis. It would always run its course. Gaddis asked if Alex didn't want him anymore and the other Gaddis replied that he felt bad if he thought it was more than what it was. Gaddis replied that it was real and the other Gaddis shook his head, saying "not for him." Gaddis asked why the other Gaddis let Alex do this, and he replied that Alex wasn't perfect, and neither were they. Broken-hearted, Gaddis left, unable to continue living with his other self and Alex.