She thought about when she found out she was pregnant with her, it had been after a one night stand on Argo. She thought about the overwhelming joy she felt the first time she'd held her daughter. 'If it's just us for the rest my life we'll be just fine' she thought and fell asleep to the sound of Astrid's heartbeat.
The next day went very similar to the first, Kara felt like she was waiting around for 12:00 when she was meeting Lena at Noonan's. When the time came for Kara to go to lunch she gathered up her purse and walked out of CatCo. Lena was already sitting down at the booth they used to frequent when Kara got there.
"Sorry I kept you waiting," Kara apologized sitting down.
"It's alright I just got here. So what has Kara Danvers been up to these last five years?" Lena asked. The waitress came by and took their orders.
"Well, I've been on Argo with my mother all these years. I watched her work and I learned a lot about Kryptonian history while was there. Now I can teach Astrid more accurate information which is nice," Kara said.
"Astrid?" Lena asked taking a bite of her lunch.
"Oh sometimes I forget not everyone knows who she is. Astrid is my daughter. She's four." Kara answered.
"Oh...do you have a picture?" Lena asked feeling disappointed but not showing it. She loved that Kara was happy but felt that she'd lost her chance to be with her again. Kara went into her purse and pulled out a picture of her and Astrid.
"Oh my god, Kara she looks just like you. So...who's the guy?" Lena asked playfully praying there wouldn't be a guy or anyone really.
"Oh, yeah, there's no guy. Well no one actually, just me and Astrid," Kara said. 'Good' Lena thought.
"Well how are things with you? What have you been up to?" Kara asked.
"Great! A few relationships here and there but I always ended up comparing them with ours. They never measured up," Lena answered. Kara felt the same way she still loved Lena and it seemed Lena still loved her. Lena's phone began to ring bringing them both out of their thoughts.
"Hello?" Lena said answering the phone. She looked disappointed as she hung up, "I have to go text me," Lena announced. Lena pulled out a few twenties from her purse and apologized to Kara for having leave. Kara finished her lunch and went back to work.
***A few days later at the DEO***
Kara walked into the DEO and felt the tense energy of everyone in the command center. She felt the adrenaline rush through her body a felling she hadn't felt in years.
"What's going on, Alex?" Kara asked getting closer to the main screen.
"Alien attack down town. We could really use Supergirl on this one," Alex tried to persuade.
"Can your strike team handle this?" Kara asked.
"Yes, but not as fast as you could," Alex answered.
"No, Alex. I gave you my answer the other night. Now, where's Astrid?" Kara said sternly.
"My office," Alex answered defeated.
Kara gathered her daughter and went home. Astrid ran to her room and began to play with a puzzle as soon as they got home. She gave Astrid dinner and put her to bed. Kara turned on the TV to watch Netflix. She made it through an episode of Grey's Anatomy when she heard a window break, she quickly located the sound to the alley outside. She looked out the window to see a multiple people robbing the old warehouse next door, she changed into her suit using her super-speed without even thinking. She thought about her options, stay here in the apartment or stop the robbery. She opened the window and quickly stopped the robbers. The police showed soon after and took the criminals into custody.
"Supergirl, long time no see," Lauren said coming up to Kara.
"Well this is the first and last time this happens," Kara said then she flew off to a near by roof where no one could see her but she could still see her apartment. She pulled out her phone and called Alex.
"Alex can you come to my apartment? I had to be Supergirl and I can't go back for a few hours since the crime scene is so close to the apartment," Kara asked when her sister picked up.
"Of course, it's great to have you back, Supergirl," Alex said.
"Not so fast, Alex. This was a one time thing," Kara said only half believing herself.
"Sure it was. I'm leaving the house now," Alex said. Kara heard her sisters keys jingle through the phone.
"Thanks, Alex," Kara said and hung up the phone. She sat on the edge of the roof watching for Alex. When she saw her sister enter the building she flew off into the night. She flew breathing in the night air and she felt herself relax. She suddenly realized she was flying to L-Corp. 'Force of habit' she thought but didn't stop or turn around. Lena was still in her office working. Kara touched down on the balcony and stood at the door not knowing if she should just walk in or knock. She decided to knock, Lena jumped at the sound but let her in the office.
"I wondered when I'd be seeing you as Supergirl," Lena said.
"Yeah tonight is a one time thing. I can't do this to Astrid, dropping everything and leaving. She'll think I don't love her," Kara said. Lena walked over to the couch and sat down motioning Kara to do the same. As they sat down Lena patted her lap and Kara laid her head down facing the door so Lena could play with her hair.
"Well, Kara, I know you and if you haven't changed in the caring about people department, then she's showered with love everyday," Lena said trying to cheer Kara up.
"I don't know how I'd do this with her. I don't have anyone at home to watch her unless I call Alex or her wife Lauren. I'd rather just raise my child and give her a happy life than be Supergirl," Kara said.
"Would you miss being Supergirl?" Lena asked.
"Yes but I guess being a mom trumps Supergirl...right?" Kara asked.
"The fact that you have to ask yourself that question should tell you something," Lena told her.
"Lena, can I tell you something?" Kara asked. She turned her head to face Lena.
"Always," Lena told her looking down.
"I miss you. I miss what we used to have. I've never been able to get you out of my mind and I want to maybe try again. We're both older and more mature then we used to be," Kara confessed.
"When you told me you were Supergirl I was pretty upset and I've had a lot of time to really process the reasons why you didn't tell me sooner. These past couple days with us texting back and fourth have really shown me that I miss you too and I'd love to try again, Supergirl or not," Lena replied.
"Good," Kara said. Lena leaned down and Kara met her halfway for a kiss. Kara looked at her phone and saw the time, it was almost midnight and she had to get home or Alex would worry.
"Well, I'm off tomorrow you should come over and meet Astrid we'll probably be wearing our pjs so sweat pants are encouraged. Especially the blue ones with the Supergirl crest on the butt I love those," Kara said smiling walking to the door.
"Will do. Maybe I'll come over early and bring breakfast maybe?" Lena asked.
"Brunch and you have deal," Kara said as opened the door. She flew home and saw Alex sleeping on her couch.
She shook her sister awake, "I'm back," she told her.
"It's about time. Where did you go?" Alex asked sitting up.
"I went to L-Corp to see Lena," Kara answered sitting down next to her.
"Oh Lena, huh...how did that go?" Alex asked.
"Good we've been texting the past few days and we decided to try the dating thing again. She's gonna come over tomorrow and meet Astrid," Kara said.
"Well that's a start. I'm gonna go home to my wife," Alex told her and left the apartment. Kara changed and laid down in bed falling asleep to the sound of Astrid's heartbeat.
