11. Tall Men with Feelings

Complete story — includes the ending

While the prison officials cover up Tricia's death, the inmates organize an informal memorial for her. Tricia's death affects Mendez, and he vents over drinks with Bennett. Aleida, Daya and Red scheme to cover up Daya's pregnancy; Daya will have sex with Mendez, which will then deflect suspicions once her pregnancy becomes apparent. During their encounter, however, Mendez uses a condom. After Piper learns that psych is worse than SHU, she successfully petitions Caputo to have Pennsatucky returned to general population; Piper's bravery brings Alex closer to her. Miss Claudette and Baptiste anticipate her potential release. Piper and several other inmates listen to Larry's NPR interview; Larry's comments are hurtful towards Suzanne and Miss Claudette, and his comments regarding fidelity convinces Piper that he knows about her relationship with Alex. Piper finally contacts Larry and confesses her infidelity. Larry reveals that Healy had told him that she was put in the SHU for "lesbian activity." Piper admits that she loves Alex, which Larry sees as a deep betrayal; Larry then tells Piper that Alex did name her, thereby admitting that he lied earlier, and tells Piper than he needs time away from her. Flashback: Flashbacks depict the fight and breakup between Piper and Alex following the death of Alex's mother.