Her phone is vibrating.

Again.

The incessant buzzing seems like it hasn't stopped in… well, Alex really doesn't know how long.

At the very least, since she plopped down in the uncomfortable chair in the waiting room of the DEO medical wing.

Alex knows she should answer. It could be any number of people, Eliza, James, Winn. No doubt all wondering about the condition of National City's own Alien personification of sunshine.

However, Alex can't seem to find the motivation to reach for her phone. Her elbows on her knees, head in her hands, staring at the dried crimson on her tactical boots.

Her hands covered in that same crimson.

The coppery liquid that should still be inside her little sister.

Alex felt like she was living one of her worst nightmares. Kara seriously injured because she failed. Failed to get there in time. Failed to stop her sister from going despite the gut feeling like something would go wrong. Failed to convince Kara that she needed rest.

Fail, fail, fail.

How could Alex answer her phone to tell the people who loved Kara how she had failed her.

God, Eliza would hate her.

Alex let out a choked sob. She wishes Maggie was here.

Alex knows whatever she is doing is important. She vaguely remembers Maggie escorting her to the waiting room and down into the hard chair that she now sits in. Saying that she would be back as soon as possible, but that she had to take care of something.

And telling Alex to let her know about any changes in Kara's condition.

Since then, Alex hasn't even so much as moved. Staring down at her feet, mind racing about all the different scenarios.

Scenarios in which Kara doesn't make it.

Where Kara doesn't heal.

"Ma'am."

Where she has to tell their mother that she failed.

"Ma'am."

Where it's all her fault.

"Agent Danvers."

That brings Alex out of her revere and she looks up to the agent that is tentatively shifting from one foot to another.

"There is a Lena Luther at the doors. She is insisting to either be let through or to speak with you immediately." The agent pauses and shuffles his feet nervously. "She uh... she says that she knows who Supergirl is."

The muscles in Alex's jaw work as she clenches her teeth together.

Well, shit.

—

Being completely honest Maggie can't say that she is surprised.

Hanging around the Danvers sisters a couple times was all it took for her to figure out Kara's secret identity. So, it wasn't hard for Maggie to believe that Lena Luther, a girl with more degree than Maggie can fathom, has figured it out as well.

Maggie had missed the initial interaction. Off calling her bosses and taking an ass chewing for leaving the scene without debrief or following proper protocol. Being completely honest Maggie didn't give two shits about protocol right now. However, she needed to keep her job, so keeping her bosses placated was a necessary evil.

As much as she hated to leave Alex in her current state in the waiting room of the DEO's medical wing, she really had no other choice.

Although upon her return she saw an empty room, the faint marks of dried crimson on the floor in front of the chair her fiancé previously occupied.

Now, Maggie stands watching the interaction between Alex and Lena. They both sit rigid in one of the many glass rooms of the DEO. Alex handing Lena stacks of paper, and Lena wordlessly skimming the documents, signing what is presumably her name on the bottom line.

Maggie is a detective, so she is pretty certain she knows whats going on. Lena finally got tired of pretending not to know about Kara's alter ego. And now Alex as second in command has to ensure to follow procedure.

After the papers have all been signed Alex motions for the door mouthing something that Maggie can't quite decipher. Walking towards the duo Maggie notes that Alex had at the very least washed her hands. And had some butterfly bandages on the cut at her hairline. The traces of hers and her sister's blood now gone, making her look presentable again. However, the way she cradles her side and walks very deliberately makes it clear that she is still far from okay.

"Maggie," Alex says relief obvious in her voice as she increases her speed towards her fiancé and hugs her fiercely. "Any word on Kara?"

Maggie makes eye contact with Lena over Alex's shoulder and gives her a small smile. Lena returns the smile as best she could, but from their close proximity Maggie can see how blood shot her eyes are.

How her eyes are puffy and the makeup on her cheeks streaked by tears.

She's been crying.

And Maggie knows what a strong woman the Luthor is, so if she's been crying… She must really care for Kara.

"I was going to ask you the same. No word yet?"

Alex just shook her head and glanced at her shoes.

"Well, come on then," Maggies whispers putting her arm around Alex for support.

"Lets go check on baby Danvers."

—

Sunshine.

It's amazing to Lena that the one thing Kara always seems to radiate is the one thing that can heal her.

Lena's eyes don't leave the superhero's frame as she moves her head from side to side attempting to stretch her neck.

She had spent several hours in the uncomfortable metal chairs of the DEO medical wing alongside Alex and Maggie. The chair and her stiff posture of worry doing nothing for the stiffness in her neck.

That is until the doctor exited and gave them all news on Kara's condition.

Said that they had removed all the glass.

Over 50 pieces of it.

Although they couldn't be certain, she had said that once the creature got ahold of Kara, it sapped her powers in mere seconds.

Hence why the glass was able to penetrate the skin of the girl of steel.

She had lost a lot of blood, and due to the fact that Superman is off world in Argo City, they had no way to give her a transfusion.

So for now Kara will have to rest under the sunlamps and wait.

Although, the doctor suspects she will be in pain for a while. Claims that before her powers can even begin to be restored, that her blood will have to be replenished.

Which could take days.

Even weeks.

And until then Kara will have to heal like any other human.

Lena sighs.

Kara looks so different like this.

Dressed in scrubs, her golden hair creating a halo around her head.

Lena wanted nothing more than to be able to comfort her friend.

Her best friend.

Her best friend that she may or may not have a little (it's not little) crush on.

But Alex had said that staying in the room with that much sun radiation could cause skin cancer. So, she watched and waited. Staring through a polarized pane of glass, standing vigil and waiting patiently for Kara to wake up.

"You really love her don't you?"

Lena started. But she didn't turn around, eyes still locked on Kara's face.

"Is it that obvious?" Lena asks, her voice shaking. There was no point in denying it, not now.

"No," Alex says as she approaches the glass. "But, she's my little sister. It's my job to look out for her and her best interests. And trust me one of those interests is you."

"She is my best friend."

But I want her to be more.

"She loves you too, you know?" And Alex says it with so much confidence that Lena almost wants to believe her. "Even if she doesn't see it yet. She loves you."

"I'm her best friend." Lena repeats. She can't let herself hope that Kara feels the same that she does. She will only be disappointed, and Lena would much rather have Kara as a best friend, than not have her at all.

"God," Alex laughs lightly. "You're as stubborn as she is."

Lena finally turns her head to look at Alex. She had finally cleaned up from the fight. Her tactical suit now gone, along with the soot and blood that had covered it. Now all she wore was a black DEO T-shirt and sweat pants. Making her look a lot less threatening compared to the "Agent Danvers" persona she supported earlier.

"I'm a Luthor, I come by it honestly." Lena scoffs.

Alex raises her hands in defense.

"All I'm saying, is that if you let yourself, you would see how much Kara truly cares for you," Alex pauses as if deciding whether or not to say more.

"She talks about you all the time you know. And whether or not you choose to see it, you deserve to have someone care about you. I know you're scared. Because every time you care for someone, something bad happens. But you cant punish yourself for the sins of your family. Whatever they did, is their own fault, not yours."

Lena sucks in a shuddering breath, wondering how Alex could see through her so soundly. Picking apart her mind, knowing exactly what she was thinking.

"You don't have to respond to that," Alex tell her gently. "Just know that no matter what happens, I'm glad my sister has you."

With that Alex turns on her heel and leaves Lena to her thoughts.

And Lena wonders as she studies Kara; How can I not love her?

—

Yet again, Kara swims on the edge of consciousness.

Although, not unlike last time, there is a lot of pain. But at least this time her senses seem to be working. She can hear an incessant beeping to her right. Feel a cushion beneath her body, along with a tight pressure across her abdomen.

Warmth radiated all around her, making her squirm. It was all too much, the sound, the feeling, the pain. She just wanted it to stop.

Kara attempted to move her hands up to cover her ears. But something was tangled around them. Pulling against her arms stoping her movements and causing an uncomfortable tugging sensation.

She coaxes her eyes open, but they are immediately assaulted by the light that radiates above her. And she cant stop the panic that rises in her chest.

She is hyperventilating and thrashing around before she even realizes what is happening. Loud crashes occur all around her and she screams from the pain.

"Woah woah! Kara you gotta calm down!"

That seems to slow her movements but the panic is still there as her breathing increases in rate even still.

"Just breathe Kara," A soothing voice placates. "Thats it breathe."

"Alex?"

And Kara is surprised by how raspy her own voice is.

"Yeah Kar," the relief in Alex's voice is palpable. "I'm here. I'm here." Alex soothes as she run her hand across Kara's forehead.

Finally able to open her eyes again Kara see that she is in the sunroom of the DEO. Medical supplies and equipment now strewn across the room, no doubt due to Kara's earlier freak out.

Alex looks like a mess. Wearing a DEO T-shirt and sweats, Her eyes surrounded by dark circles, the whites of her eyes red with the visible blood vessels in them. A nasty looking cut along her hairline, butterfly bandages holding the skin together. Unshed tears threatening to spill over at any moment.

"Alex.. you.. you're hurt?" Kara questions worriedly her brows scrunching together.

Alex scoffs at the, a choked laugh making its way out of her mouth.

"You're unbelievable you know that?" Alex questions with a watery smile. "You're the one that was on death's doorstep."

And Kara can't help but smile back, "Well, you know what they say about the danvers sisters?"

"We should come with a warning," they say simultaneously.

"If that ain't the truth," the voice of Maggie Sawyer cuts in.

The sisters look towards the door way and see Maggie Sawyer standing with a smug smile on her face with no other than Lena Luthor standing at her shoulder.

Kara looks at Lena with wide eyes.

Then at Maggie.

Then at Alex.

Then back to Lena.

Her mouth agape she realizes what this must mean.

"Miss Luthor I— I um— you uh— Lena, you're here. At the DEO, with Maggie, and Alex. Oh God, you have to know I wanted to tell you for so long but I was just so scared. Scared that you would hate me for lying to you because you were a Luthor. Which is totally not why I was lying to you thats not what I meant. You know i trust you more than anyone else in the world. And I—"

"Gosh, you're adorable when you ramble," Lena says with a smile, her own tears threatening to spill over.

"Wait," Kara says looking around the room hopefully. "You're not mad?"

"Oh please," Maggie interjects with an eye roll sharing a knowing look with Alex. "As if Lena could ever stay mad at you Kara. Especially when you were just knocking on deaths door."

As if serving as a reminder Kara suddenly feels exhausted. The pain that was all consuming earlier coming back with dull throbs causing Kara to grimace.

"Speaking of death," Kara says tightly. "Why do I feel like I've been hit by a train?"

"That alien you ran off to fight the other day packed quite the punch. As did the window you fell into" Alex says pushing Kara's shoulders lightly back down onto the bed.

"Ugh, tell me about it." Kara grunts.

"You really scared me—well all us you know." Lena speaks for the first time. And she sounds so small, Kara doesn't ever think she's heard Lena—the owner and CEO of a billion dollar company—sound small. It just makes her want to hug her and make her feel better.

Which, being completely honest, Kara does want to hug Lena quite often.

"I'm sorry," Kara mutters avoiding eye contact out of shame. "I'm sorry for so much."

"It's okay," Lena says as she walks towards Kara, taking her hand in hers and squeezing lightly. "I'm here now, and you're okay. That's all that matters. Now rest, you need it."

And Kara can't help but feel like Lena is right, everything will be okay. So she closes her eyes, perfectly content with the world around her.

And rests.