She later discovers she has feelings for Alex 's younger brother , Nick , though their initial attempts at a relationship fail due to Tess 's fear of commitment .
In season one , Tess has a brief romantic relationship with Alex Ryan , which ends amicably .
She later discovers she has feelings for Alex Ryan 's younger brother , Nick , though their initial attempts at a relationship fail due to Tess 's fear of commitment .
In season one , Tess has a brief romantic relationship with Alex Ryan , which ends amicably .