Haley and Alex in “Unfinished Business”

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.