Kara was walking into Noonan's to grab breakfast for the first time since the Daxam invasion. Cat had insisted that she take some time away from CATCO and for some reason Snapper had agreed to it. But now Kara is nervous about returning to work and wondering what has changed at work since she's been away, which is the other reason that she is at Noonan's. Snapper loves their cheese danish and she intends to sweeten her return by offering him one immediately.
After she orders her food, she looks around and immediately spots the new issue of CATCO magazine. Her own face staring back at her from the cover, along with a side panel of Cat and Lena with the headline - MEET THE WOMEN WHO SAVED THE WORLD.
Internally Kara groans. When Cat called to discuss doing a story about the invasion, Kara didn't realize that it was the feature of the whole issue.
Cat is on the phone when she looks up to see a very annoyed Kara Danvers standing in her doorway. She waves her in and ends the call.
Kara holds up the magazine and huffs, "You didn't tell me that interview was for a special edition."
"Have you ever known me to pass up an opportunity for a special edition?" Cat volleys back at her.
"Yes. Myriad." Kara retorts.
Cat frowns because Kara is right. She did not do a special edition after Myriad.
"Well, I thought that you would be pleased that I included your gal pal Lena Luthor," Cat quips hoping to change the topic.
"I'm surprised that Lena went along with it," Kara grouses. "But you can be rather persuasive," she adds dropping the magazine on Cat's desk and placing her hands on her hips.
Cat shrugs and looks down at the magazine. "Did you read any of the articles?" She inquires.
"Yes," she replies with a frown. "I-I wish that you wouldn't have mentioned the fight with Superman and that I won," Kara retorts. Still a little awed that she can speak freely with Cat now about everything.
"I debated about that myself, but Superman thought that it was important for people to know. Especially since there was cell phone footage of the fight between you two and he wanted people to know what happened. Your cousin is quite proud of you Kara," Cat offers.
Kara visibly deflates at this information and sinks down to sit on the nearest sofa. If she's honest, her main objection to the story was that she was afraid that Kal wouldn't want people to know that she beat him.
Cat watches Kara a moment. "Was there anything else?" She asks leaning tentatively against her desk.
"I guess that I should just thank you for everything, I'm not saying that I couldn't have done it without you, but it was easier having you there." Kara admits looking Cat in the eye and holding her gaze.
"It was a privilege to be there," Cat replies and moves over to sit on the opposite sofa.
The two women take a moment and regard each other carefully. Kara, realizing for the first time that Cat is looking at her the same way she usually only looks at Supergirl. And Cat realizing that the girl sitting before her with the nerdy glasses and ridiculous cardigan is Supergirl.
"I should probably get downstairs," Kara announces as she looks at her watch. "The editorial meeting is in ten minutes," she adds as she makes her way towards the door.
"I'll see you there," Cat says walking her out.
"Y-you're attending the editorial meeting?" Kara pauses to ask.
"Yes, I am, afterall, one of the best writers on staff," she adds with a smirk.
Kara rolls her eyes playfully and smiles before heading across the bullpen.
"Nice of you to grace us with your presence Ponytail," Snapper quips when Kara enters his office.
Kara smiles at him, "I missed you too Chief," she says setting the danish box down in front of him.
"What's that?" He grumbles.
"Cheese danish," she answers.
"Is it edible?" Snapper asks looking up at her finally.
"Don't worry, I didn't make it. It's from Noonan's," she remarks before turning around to leave. Funny how she's adjusted to his grumpiness now that she's more secure in her reporting abilities.
"Don't think that you can bribe me with a danish to get better assignments," he calls after her.
The rest of the day goes smoothly and Kara is rushing to leave the office to meet Lena for drinks when she runs into Cat.
"Ms Grant," Kara says with surprise. "Uh, what are you doing here in the newsroom?" She blurts out.
Cat quirks her eyebrow as if to remind her that she owns the place.
"I mean, is there something I can help you with?" Kara corrects herself before Cat responds.
Cat smirks at the correction. "There's something I want to discuss with you, but it seems that you're already on your way out," the CEO explains.
"I am, but if it can't wait until tomorrow I'll stay. Just let me send a quick text," Kara offers.
"No, it's fine. It can wait until tomorrow. Perhaps over lunch?" Cat asks.
"Absolutely, just send it to me and I'll review it over lunch," Kara replies with a smile.
"Kara, I'll order in and we can meet in my office for lunch," Cat clarifies.
"Oh," Kara exclaims softly. "Yes, that sounds great," she adds, cautiously looking around to see if anyone is noticing the exchange between the two women. She closes her eyes a moment to focus her hearing and is relieved when all she hears is Cat's heartbeat, but why is it beating so erratically. Is she nervous? Kara opens her eyes and looks over the other woman with more scrutiny.
Cat notices and shifts quickly into her professional demeanor. "I'll have Ms Teschmacher arrange it in the morning and confirm with you," she says ending the exchange and turning around to leave. Mentally kicking herself for slipping into boss mode.
"Have a good evening, Ms Grant," Kara calls out after her and receives a hasty wave over the shoulder from the departing CEO.
In her private elevator, Cat stands still a moment and collects herself. The intensity of Kara's eyes raking over her, caught her off guard and set off a mild anxiety attack, although if Cat's honest it's not really anxiety she is feeling. Curious, she can't help but wonder where Kara was headed. It couldn't have been 'Super' business or she wouldn't have taken the time to talk to Cat, she must be going to meet someone after work. Shaking the idle thoughts away, Cat sighs heavily as she waits for the elevator to descend to the parking garage.
Kara spots Lena immediately at the bar, the young CEO is paging through the CATCO magazine.
"How does it feel to be on the cover CATCO magazine?" Kara asks as she sits down beside her friend.
"Kara!" Lena exclaims and extends a hand to touch Kara's shoulder and lean in for a slight hug. "When they took the photos I had no idea it would be part of a cover story in a special edition," she adds as she pulls away.
"Yes, Ms Grant knows how to sell a magazine," Kara quips with a slight frown.
"Are you upset about this?" Lena asks. "It's a really good article. It's obvious that Cat knows Supergirl rather well, but then I suppose she is the Lois Lane of National City," the brunette points out.
Kara gasps at the remark. "Do not ever let Cat Grant hear you compare her to Lois Lane in any context!"
"Oh really?" Lena asks raising an eyebrow curiously. "Why would she be jealous of Lois Lane?"
"Ms Grant doesn't do jealous," Kara replies firmly.
"But does she do Supergirl? That is the real question," Lena remarks flashing a dangerous smile at her friend.
Kara can't help but flush at the comment. "Lena!" She squeaks out in shock.
"I'm just teasing Kara, I don't know anything about Cat Grant's preferences or even Supergirl's for that matter. But you have to admit, they would be the most amazing power couple," Lena says turning a page and showing Kara a photo of Cat and Supergirl standing together in the alien bar.
Kara looks at the photo and wonders who took it, because James was busy being Guardian and this would have been right after she saved Cat from the plane crash.
"Uh, let's just agree to disagree," Kara quips desperate to change the topic. "So how was your day?"
"Interesting," Lena remarks noticing her friend's discomfort at talking about Supergirl. "Thanks to this article, my employees seem to see me in a different light. It was nice to get some positive recognition from Cat Grant, she even managed to make my mother seem like a decent human for once."
Before Kara can respond the bartender appears before them. She orders a club soda and the two women wait for it before continuing their conversation.
"How was your trip? I still can't believe that you missed the whole invasion," Lena remarks.
"I can't believe that I missed it either. But I'm glad that I was able to help my foster mother," Kara retorts. "I'm sorry that I wasn't here to see you help save National City."
"Honestly, I can't believe that we used one of Lex's weapons to save the city," Lena exclaims. "My mother really surprised me with that one."
"Well, it's not like she would miss out on an opportunity to kill some aliens," Kara quips darkly.
"Whoa Kara," Lena replies, "I didn't expect this dark humor from you." She adds leaning in conspiratorially.
"I blame Alex, she's a bad influence," Kara jokes.
"You're not wrong though. Mother may have helped us get rid of the Daxamites but she wasn't exactly nice to Supergirl," Lena admits.
"I heard. It's hard to believe that my boyfriend was an alien and his mother almost made the two of you marry," Kara exclaims, still wondering if Lena is just playing along.
"Kara, I'm sorry, but at least he got away before, well, before the lead dust killed him," Lena replies.
"Worst break up ever," Kara jokes darkly again.
"Kara, are you okay?" Lena asks placing a hand over Kara's on the bar.
Kara blinks back her tears. It's not like she was in love with Mon-El, but she did care for him. And she does miss having him around. "I'm fine Lena. I miss him, but at least I have you and Ms Grant," Kara replies with a sad smile.
"Ms Grant? I know that you worked for her, but Kara, I didn't realize that you and Cat Grant were friends," Lena asks.
"Uh, well she's been a mentor to me and she is so amazing. Supportive and encouraging. I've learned so much from her and there is so much more she can teach me about journalism and reporting." Kara exclaims her whole demeanor brightening as she talks about the CEO.
"Ah, I get it now. You have a power crush on her," Lena teases, before leaning in and adding. "Which I completely understand, I've always had a bit of crush on her myself."
"I-I don't have a crush on her. She's my mentor," Kara protests.
"It's okay to have a crush on a mentor," Lena replies. "But I have to admit, I didn't peg you for bi."
"Bi? As in bisexual?" Kara blurts out in a loud whisper.
"It's not a big deal, it's not like I didn't notice that you're attracted to women, Kara." Lena points out, signalling the bartender for another glass of wine.