Alex had only recently gotten back from Urzikstan after being rescued by Hadir after the explosion and returning to help Farah take out some Russians.

In the process he was unable to properly deal with the trauma he developed after almost dying and losing his leg. The early hours were so quiet, much different then what he was used to and that's when he finally broke down. His quiet sobs filled the kitchen he sat in as his tears dripped to the table.