Andrea's boyfriend, Alex is a sweet, understanding and supportive person. Alex is happy when Andrea gets the job working at Runway, knowing that it will put Andrea that much closer to her dream job as a writer for The New Yorker. Alex has dreams of his own and is struggling to obtain them. Alex has dreamed of being a teacher and making a difference in the lives of young children, but his first teaching position at a public school in New York is a shock to his system. Alex struggles with trying to reach children who are already jaded and hardened by life, and also struggles to maintain his dream of making a difference. Alex also works at making time for Andrea and supporting her through the difficult and stressful days at Runway.