Big Big Plans

Lena shuts the little box in the bottom drawer of her side of the bathroom sink and wheels her bag into the living room, taking in the striking sight before. Honestly, how could she fall anymore for this woman? Kara's balled up in one corner of the sofa, soft sweater, fuzzy socks, and a messy bun. Soft as a ray of sun in the spring. Glasses are perched on the crook of her nose, as a hand absently reaches for tea, the book balanced on her knees occupying her full attention. Lena revels in this, in being in love and in Kara not knowing the plans Lena has.

Lena must have stared longer than she thinks because Kara looks up to her, probably feeling Lena's gaze. A soft, sad smile spreads on Kara's face. "You ready to go?"

"Almost," Lena says softly, righting her bag and striding towards her girlfriend. Lena bends over to place a soft kiss on Kara's supple, pink lips. "There. Now I am. I'll call as soon as I land in Tokyo. It should only be two days. Just a minor emergency but one I need to deal with in person."

"And if it's longer?" Kara whines a bit.

Lena feels a little guilty for deceiving her girlfriend, but it will be worth it. "Then I will fly you out as well because I don't want to be apart any longer then that."

It seems to placate Kara a bit. Kara stays rooted to the couch as Lena grabs her bag and walks to the front door. Lena turns back to see Kara starring after her. "I love you."

"More than potstickers." Kara confirms with a nod. Kara then blows a kiss that Lena pretends to snatch from the air and tuck in her pocket.

The ride in the back of the town car is a blurry one that fades into airport security, as Lena searches for her gate number. Gate C10 to Metropolis. Just one six-hour flight and a two-hour car ride away from Midvale. She could do this. Lena still hates flying, but for Kara, she'll do this. Lena settles into her first class seat, pops a sleeping pill, and instructs the nearest attendant with a fifty dollar bill to wake her when they arrive. It works fast, and Lena can hardly even feel the plane take off from the tarmac.

Lena is shaken awake gently after most of the passengers have exited the plane, and she gathers her bag after slipping the attendant another bill. She hates not being in control or aware during a flight, but she's already nervous enough about what she's about to do, She doesn't need to add flight jitters to it too. The bustle in the airport is a wall of sound, as Lena exits the tunnel. She still has to wait an hour before she texts Kara that she's landed, but her car rental company has sent a notification that her ride is waiting for her in the pickup lane.

The whole ride, Lena is trying to think of every possible scenario that could occur. Factually, Lena knows this isn't a big deal and the answer will be 'Yes,' but mentaly, she worries over every word choice, thinking she might completely screw this up. Halfway through, Lena manages to remember to text Kara of her arrival in 'Tokyo' from which she receives a slew of texts about being missed. The outpouring of love does prove to be a gentle balm on Lenas frazzled nerves.

All too soon, the car's turned up the bumpy dirt road, leading up to the farm house. Lena takes deep breaths before her driver opens the door and hands her the handle of her rolling bag. "Have a good evening, Miss Luthor," the man grumbles out before climbing back into the car and driving off. The noise in the quiet countryside must have alerted the occupants of the house to her presence, and the front door opens.

"Lena? What are you doing here, dear? Where's Kara?" Eliza asks.

"Did we have weekend plans? I don't remember. I didn't hire anyone to watch the farm if we are doing something." Jeremiah says.

"No! No. I just... Kara isn't here. Can we go inside?" Lena asks, already losing her entire train of thought and rehearsed words.

Concern crosses both of Kara's adoptive parents' faces. They usher their surprise guest inside and immediately jump into southern hospitality by setting another place at the table for Lena and pouring her a glass of wine, as they resume their clearly interrupted dinner. Lena takes a seat after washing her hands. Her seat is across from Alex, who Lena knsw is visiting her parents during a week of vacation from the hospital.