Hey. Hey. Uh... Cool new suit!
AlexWinn did me a solid. [offers Winn a fist bump]
[returning the bump] Yes! Upgrades!
Alex
Well, I have been asking the director of the D.E.O. for one for years, but... just kept getting denied.
Blame it on Congress. I don't write our budgets. Besides, don't you miss your polo? It looked like it was sweat-wicking.
Alex
[mock-serious] I have a really cool new gun. Don't think it won't work on you.
[in good humor] Don't shoot.
[Seeing books about grief] Some light reading?
Alex
Yeah, I'm just trying to figure out how to reach Ruby. You know, I mean, I lost my dad as a teenager, so I figured "Hey, I should be a natural" at helping her get through this whole ordeal with her mom. But nothing I have tried is working. So I bought every book that I could find on helping kids deal with trauma.
I'd imagine none of those books have chapters on what to do when your mother's a Worldkiller who tried to murder you.
Alex
Hm. You know, they left that one out.
Alex
You know, when you first approached me about working at the D.E.O., I was failing med school, I was drunk, and I was completely lost. But you, J'onn, you gave me purpose. You know, something to stand up for, something to devote my life for. But today, I risked my life for it. You know, I jumped straight across without hesitating, without even thinking. And to be honest, I mean that wasn't even the tallest building I've jumped off of in the line of duty.
You are someone who makes the hard choices, Alex. You go the extra mile.
Alex
Yeah. Exactly. And that's who I am. It's just... baked into me. You know, jumping buildings, making enemies, that's all part of the job. But the irony here is, is that the thing I had to do to save myself is the very same thing that could've killed me. I mean, one more inch... and I would've died. And then, where would she be? [nods towards Ruby] I broke up with Maggie because I wanted to be a mother. And one day, I will be. You know, whether I'm with somebody or if I'm doing it by myself. I know that's what I want. And I know that that is who I am. Just like I know that I'm the person that's gonna jump the buildings to stop the bad guy. And I... I keep wondering, I mean, can those two people co-exist? And is that fair? Is it fair to the person that I'm coming home to?
You may be the person who jumps the building to stop the bad guy, but you're also one of the most intelligent and intuitive women I know. You are an incredible agent and I know you're going to be an incredible mother. So when the time is right, I know you'll make the choice that's right for you.
I came because I wished to see you again, Alex. To say goodbye.
[restrained] It's, uh... It's time.
You have brought me much joy in my time on your Earth, Alex. You and your friends have shown me strange and wonderful things. You know, you have a rare gift for intuiting the feelings of others. You would have made an excellent Green Martian. [Both J'onn and Alex become emotional.] Most of all, you have given me the great gift of witnessing your love for my son. Home is not a place. It is living among those who love and honor you. I can depart this world with peace, because I know my son is home.
Alex
[choking up] It has been a great honor getting to spend time with you, M'yrnn. And now I know where J'onn... gets his dignity... and his enormous heart. [hugs M'yrnn]
AAlura
Your friend Sam is strong.
Alex
Well, she's fighting for her daughter. Like you.
[excited] Mom... This is Alex.
AAlura
Oh. [embraces Alex] You and your family rescued my daughter. I am indebted to you.
Alex
Well, sometimes I think she's the one that rescued us.
[Kara and Alex have just watched a news report about James revealing himself to be Guardian.]
Alex
How 'bout Winn joining the Legion?
[chuckles] Do you think he'll make them new outfits?
Alex
Oh, absolutely.
I still can't get over J'onn, following in his father's footsteps. Leaving the D.E.O. I did not see that coming.
Alex
Yeah.
What about you, Director Danvers? You're so brave.
Alex
Yeah. Look at you, okay? I mean, leaving your mom after you just found her. Coming back to Earth, I mean, that takes courage.
Hm. I just realized that everything that makes me me is here. This is my home. With you. On this couch, with this insanely huge pizza that we just downed.
Alex
There's no pizza on Argo, huh?
Alex
That's a shame. [Kara laughs] You have no idea how happy I am that you came back.... Are we gonna be okay?
Alex
We seem to be having a communication problem.
Oh no, I assure you I understand every word that comes out of your mouth.
Alex
Yes, but you are not comprehending it. Otherwise you wouldn't've spent the last three months acting like a grain of sand in my boot.
Oh, I guess that does sound annoying.
Alex
Yes. Every time I tell you to do something, you either do too little or too much.
Alex
This isn't the Legion. Okay, you don't get to just go rogue whenever you feel like it. So from now on, you don't leave this building, you don't breathe, unless I tell you to. Is that understood?
Alex
Good. [leaves]
Alex
She's this way. Hey, listen, I know that you and Supergirl, you don't always see eye to eye on everything, but it means a tremendous amount to us, to... to me, that you're always here when we need you the most.
People underestimate me, but I care. I really do.
Alex
Well, CatCo's newest addition. It's very nice to finally meet you.
We've heard a lot about you.
Well, James said your passion for making the world a better place is matched only by the elegance of your prose, so...
I wish I could say I paid him, but I could not have made that up.
CLColonel Lauren Haley
I've noticed you reorganized the strike team command and control system.
Alex
I did.
Are you aware that system has been in place since the DEO's inception?
Alex
Yes. But with all due respect, the system was outmoded. It used to take us 90 seconds to get out the door after first alert. And now by re-tasking two analysts...
You cut out the middle men and reduced deployment time to 60 seconds, which could be the difference between life and death.
Alex
Exactly. So...
I'm commending you, Director Danvers.
You did good work today. But the next time I give you orders, I expect for you to follow them.
Alex
Yes, ma'am.
Still, I have to say, it's much better to have you in charge than that imposter, J'onn J'onzz.
Alex
Excuse me?
When we at the White House learned about your former director's true identity, I recommended his removal. He was trying to erode the DEO's mission. Employing aliens instead of catching them, all the while pretending to be someone he's not. I am glad order's been restored, and we're heading towards more civil, honest times.
Alex
J'onn J'onzz is the one who recruited me, promoted me, and taught me everything that I know. He's my family. And he is the best director this organization has ever seen.
J'onzz set a bad precedent. But we will set things right. From now on, we are strictly by-the-book, which means are going to act according to rank, and let's be clear about yours. Now, you might run this place, but I am your superior officer. You report to me. Understood?
Alex
Understood. [turns to leave]
Director Danvers, when you exit, you salute your ranking officer.
Alex
[saluting] Yes, ma'am.
[returning the salute] We'll work on that. I still believe there's hope for you yet.
I happened to meet with a regular guy, named Tom, who happens to be afraid of aliens and afraid of their capabilities and he feels inferior.
People can be powerful too. You and Alex are examples of that, James.
Yeah, but not as powerful as aliens. I mean, no matter how many weights you lift, you'll never be as strong as Supergirl.
Alex
No, but with technology, we can hold our own.
But what if we could do more? What if we could make people super?
It's not possible. The biological processes that cause alien powers are incompatible with human DNA.
Okay, but just say we could, right? If James is right and people feeling inferior is what makes them join these hate groups, then we could just level the playing field.
The last thing we need is a bunch of evil people running around with superpowers.
Okay, but evil people wouldn't get powers.
So, only certain people qualify?
Alex
And who would decide who gets them? They'd be playing God.
PBPresident Baker
Hello Supergirl.
BBaker
[takes out a newspaper and reads the headline] "Human Rights Activist Imprisoned" [shows the newspaper] Their words, not mine.
BBaker
Yeah, a lot of people, a lot of donors are asking: how can you tolerate this in a government that's supposed to be for the people?
That meant to imply that aliens aren't?
BBaker
Of course not. But you are a government employee, like me. And as such, we need to make sure that we're serving all the people of this country, not just the ones we agree with.
For reasons of national security, from now on the D.E.O will require full transparency from its assets.
BBaker
We need to know your secret identity, Supergirl.
Alex
No, we keep her off the books for a reason. She can't tell you that, sir.
BBaker
And why not? Lockwood just shined a huge spotlight on the fact that you are withholding who you really are. Now keeping that secret inflames things, gives the public more reasons to distrust you and my government.
If I did that sir, everyone I know, everyone I love, would be at risk.
BBaker
My family is with the Secret Service as we speak. You think they're not in danger? No one should be above the rest of us. We need to put country first.
I'm sorry, sir. I can't give you what you want.
BBaker
Then I thank you for your service, but you're dismissed, effective immediately. I hope you'll comply. The United States does not want a war with Supergirl.
And I trust you won't start one.
Alex
So you used your brain compartmentalizing thing with Kara?
What does Kara have to do with anything?
Alex
Is this permanent or are you going to remember that she's Supergirl soon?
Kara? Your sister with the glasses? [starts chuckling] Good one, director. They don't even look anything - Oh! Yes, my compartmentalization was on a timer.
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