The next morning, Kara and Mon-El head in to CATCO together. The plan is for him to hide in Kara's office until Winn brings his fake credentials over.
"Just hang out in here and don't let anyone see you," Kara exclaims. "I've got an editorial meeting, but I'll be back in about an hour," she adds as she picks up her story folder, notepad and pen.
"Um Kara, what should I do while you're gone?" Mon-El asks.
Kara looks around a moment, then grabs a few issues of CATCO magazine. "Here, study these and I'll answer any questions you have when I get back," she says before darting out the door.
Mon-El sits down on the couch and begins thumbing through the magazines, when the office door opens.
"Who the hell are you?" The woman asks abruptly as she steps into the office and closes the door behind her.
"Uh, I'm waiting for Kara," he answers. "Who are you?"
"I'm Kara's boss. Now why are you sitting here in her office?" The woman asks.
"This is where she told me to wait, she just uh, she had a meeting," Mon-El replies.
"I see," the woman says, before leaving the office muttering to herself she adds, "I give her an office and she hides her boyfriend in it... highly unprofessional."
The editorial meeting takes longer than Kara expected and it's almost two hours later when she gets back to her office to find Winn and Mon-El both at her desk huddled over a laptop.
"Hey, oh Winn did you get his credentials?" Kara asks as she enters the office.
"I did and we just put together his resume," Winn says proudly reaching over to take it off the printer and hand it to Kara.
"Not bad," Kara says glancing at it and handing it back to him.
"With his background I thought maybe he could go for a job in security," Winn answers.
"Winn, just because he was a palace guard on Daxam, doesn't mean he should work security here," Kara exclaims.
"Why is it highly unprofessional?" Mon-El asks curiously.
"No, it's..." Winn begins to respond but then stops.
"Wait...Mon-El, where did you hear that?" Kara questions nervously turning to look at the Daxamite.
"Right after you left a woman opened the door and asked who I was. When I told her that I was your friend and that I was waiting for you she said that it was highly unprofessional for me to be here," Mon-El explains.
Kara fidgets with her glasses, "Um, what did the lady look like?"
"She was a babe," Mon-El answers brightly glancing over to Winn for approval.
"I think he means she was attractive," Winn offers.
"Winn, you said attractive women are babes," Mon-El replies confused.
"Mon-El, maybe you shouldn't learn about women from Winn," Kara snaps, glaring at Winn before picking up an issue of CATCO magazine. "Uh, was this the woman you met?" She asks showing him a photo.
"Yes, that's her. She seemed tense," he adds trying to help.
"Beautiful and tense? Definitely Ms Grant," Winn mutters to himself.
"What was Ms Grant doing here? I should probably call her and explain," Kara mutters to herself as she paces the office.
Kara approaches James' office slowly, taking a moment to listen for the telltale signs of Ms Grant in the office.
Then she notices Ms Teschmacher dabbing her eyes with a tissue.
"Is Ms Grant still in there?" Kara asks softly, even though she knows the answer.
The girl nods her head no and Kara gently pats her on the arm as she passes.
"Uh, hey," Kara says entering the office.
"Kara," James says looking up.
"I heard that Ms Grant was here," she states nervously.
"Yeah, she swept into the office in quite the mood this morning," James replies standing up and motioning for her to follow him out to the balcony.
"Do you know why was she here today? Kara questions once they're outside.
"Board meeting, I think," he answers watching Kara carefully.
"She, uh, was in my office looking for me," Kara says worriedly.
"Yeah, I know," James admits. "She barreled in here asking if I knew that there was someone in your office. Don't worry, I told her that you cleared it with me," he explains. "I just assumed that it's Mon-El."
"Thanks. Sorry about that," Kara replies. "Yeah, it's Mon-El. I brought him in with me so I could get him into the internship program, but we had to wait for Winn to bring over his credentials," she explains.
"An intern, here? Are you sure that's a good idea?" James questions.
"He'll be fine, he's a quick study," Kara reassures him.
"Kara, you were mugged last night?" Alex blurts out as soon as Kara returns her office.
"Mon-El! You weren't supposed to tell anyone about that," Kara says turning to glare at him.
"It wasn't him. Detective Sawyer called me this morning," Alex snaps walking up to her. "I don't understand why you didn't tell me?"
"Alex it wasn't a big deal," Kara replies.
"A gun shot is a big deal Kara," Alex protests. "This could have been serious," she adds.
"Alex are you forgetting that both of us are bulletproof? It was nothing, Mon-El made a move on the first guy, but I didn't realize that he was going to... and look we'll be better prepared next time," Kara remarks nodding to Mon-El and stepping around Alex on the way to her desk. "Look, I can't have you guys hanging around in my office, I have work to do," she adds dramatically.
"And it's highly unprofessional," Mon-El pipes up.
"Stop saying that," Winn snaps at him. "Uh, sorry. I just don't say that, okay man. It's not something you should repeat so often," he says softer.
"Who did he hear that from?" Alex asks glaring at Winn and then Kara.
"Ms Grant stopped by earlier," Kara says softly.
"Kara! Ms Grant saw him here," Alex exclaims gesturing at Mon-El. "This is not good... Kara, she can't find out about him. She already suspects that you're Supergirl, if she finds out about Mon-El..."
"Alex stop. She's not going to find out," Kara says confidently.
"You better hope that she doesn't," Alex quips angrily before storming out of the office.
Winn awkwardly says goodbye and then follows after Alex.
After taking Mon-El down to HR and helping him fill out the forms, Kara brings him back up to her office so that she can make a few phone calls for the story that she was assigned that morning.
"Kara, are we going to eat soon?" Mon-El asks as they approach the office door.
Kara turns toward him before opening the door, "Change of plans," she says reaching into her pocket and handing some cash to Mon-El. "Uh, do you remember where Noonan's is, downstairs? Just go there and get a sandwich, I'll meet you there?" She asks.
"Sure, but what's going on? You seem tense all the sudden," Mon-El questions.
"Look, there is someone in my office and I need to talk to them, alone. Okay? I'll just be a few minutes, just go ahead. I promise not to be too long," she adds with a smile.
"Yeah, okay," he replies turning to head over to the elevator. Kara waits a moment and watches him go. Then smoothes down her dress and reopens the door.
"Ms Grant. This is, uh, unexpected," Kara says as she closes the door behind her.
"So I gathered," Cat remarks dryly. "I didn't realize that CATCO implemented a bring your boyfriend to work day?"
"He-he's not my boyfriend," Kara stammers nervously. "He's just a friend," she adds.
"An attractive friend," Cat points out.
Blushing and desperate to change the subject, Kara asks, "So what brings you here, to my, uh, office?"
"I wanted to congratulate you on your first by-line, I suppose that I should have called first," she adds standing up and coming around the desk to hand Kara a small box.
"T-thank you. Um what is this?" Kara asks surprised by the gesture.
"Well, you could open it and find out," Cat points out with a soft smile watching the girl carefully.
Unwrapping the box, Kara almost squeals when she realizes that it's a Mont Blanc pen. "Ms Grant, I've always wanted one of these!" She exclaims.
"And now you have one," Cat says pleased with the response to the gift.
Kara quickly gives her a hug and Cat smiles, before catching herself and switching back to boss mode.
"Now what exactly does Snapper have you working on?" she asks shifting her weight and crossing her arms to lean on the desk.
"Just a follow up piece on the Sanitation Department," Kara replies leaning over her desk to write her name with the pen.
Watching the girl, Cat smiles before turning away and stating, "Well, you don't always get to cover exciting stories Kara, just keep up the good work."
"Did you really just come in to give me this?" Kara asks shyly.
"Don't be ridiculous. I had a meeting with the board today," she replies sharply, then softening a bit, she adds, "but I wanted to give you that in person."
The admission makes Kara smile brightly, "Thank you Ms Grant." Then tapping the pen against her lip thoughtfully, she asks, "Uh, speaking of my assignment, do you have any contacts at the Sanitation Department by any chance?"
"Leveraging our relationship already, Kara?" Cat queries, raising her eyebrows.
"Uh, no Ms Grant. I didn't mean to ..." Kara blurts out apologising.
"Relax, Kara. You know that I do. Don't you recall setting up meetings with them last year for that outdoor event," Cat reminds her.
"Oh right," Kara says grabbing her book and flipping back through it. "And you don't mind if I use your contact list to call them?" Kara questions.
"Just make sure that you point out that you're a CATCO Reporter now," Cat says laughing lightly and walking towards the door to leave.
"Thanks again Ms Grant," Kara replies. "It was great to see you," she adds sincerely.
Entering Noonan's Kara is surprised to see Mon-El having lunch with Evie Teschmacher. As soon as he spots Kara, he stands up and waves her over.
"Hey Kara, this is Evie Teschmacher," he says excited to introduce her.
"I know," Kara replies. "Hello, I see that you've met Mike," she says with a smile as she sits down at the table and Mon-El drapes an arm around her chair.
"Oh, Kara I'm sorry," Evie blurts out. "I didn't realize the two of you were. I thought you and Mr Olsen were still..."
"Uh James and I are just friends," Kara says quickly, then realizing that Mon-El's arm is behind her. She nudges him in the ribs and he removes it. "Mike is an old friend," she adds.
"Sure he is," Evie says picking up her tray. "I, uh I need to get back to the office. It was nice to meet you Mike," she adds with a smile.
"I'm sorry," Kara says softly leaning in. "You made friends fast," she adds with a smile.
"No, it's okay. I'm glad you're here. I wasn't sure what to do, she saw me at the elevator and just sort of joined me and I didn't want to be rude," he explains.
"Oh well, did you get enough to eat?" Kara asks changing the subject and glancing around the restaurant.
"Yeah, these sandwiches are really good," he says grabbing the last one and handing it to her. "Oh hey, I got one for you," he says smiling at her.
"Thanks," she says returning the smile. "I have an idea. I have a meeting across town that won't take long so I thought maybe you would like to go with me," Kara says as she unwraps the sandwich and takes a bite.
Mon-El hands her a napkin and then responds "Uh, Kara. No offense, but will this require me to stand around and wait for you to finish, because that is really boring."
"Sorry about that, but this time there's a park nearby, so I thought that you could explore the park while I'm in the meeting," Kara explains.
"A park?" He questions.
"Yes, trust me. You'll like it," she says finishing up the sandwich. "Look if we leave now, we'll get there in time for me to show you around," Kara remarks standing up and motioning towards the approaching bus.
"If you fly us there, we'd have more time at the park," Mon-El points out with a grin.
Kara rolls her eyes, "Yes, but it's probably not a good idea for you and Supergirl to be seen together," Kara reminds him as they walk out to catch the bus.