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Red doesn't make the best impression at first, serving Piper a bloody tampon shortly after the latter's arrival in prison. She's all about the tough love, but the more we learn about Red, the more we appreciate her. She's been dealt a rough hand and has worked hard to establish herself at Litchfield. And while she can definitely be harsh, she cares deeply about Nicky and the other inmates she has taken in. The scene in which Nicky gives Red her heroin is a shining moment for both.