Authors Note: Alright a little more plot introduced in this chapter, and also I figured that Winn's father would be moved to the meta-human wing after Barry helped set it up, and they would give them some sort of privlages, while not too many. Idk it makes sense in my head so hopefully that point kinda gets across here too. Anyway thanks for reading, love you guys, and let me know what you think!

Van Kull Maximum Security Prison held National Cities most dangrous criminals. Of course the metahumans all got to enjoy an hour outside of their cells with extra guards watching over them. It was usually in the mornings, during meal time while the news played on a TV high above them. It wasn't the best free time, but at least it was better than nothing.

He was eating his breakfast when he heard the sound of a female voice singing some love song. It was another one of those stupid musicals that they were always trying to promote, trying to prove that theater wasn't dead. Rolling is eyes he took another bite of the lumpy oatmeal that was served to him, trying to just get through his meal so he could leave and go back to his cell where he didn't have to watch this.

But it was the male voice that caused him to look up, watch as they moved across the stage, the camera changing angles to better show the face of the male lead. Singing some sappy love song that caused a pit of disappointment inside of him. He was meant for so much more, so much more than singing some song for Broadway. He felt his breakfast threaten to reappear as he watched their hands hold, "One day may be forever but that's okay. And if I'm gone tomorrow, what ours still will be. I have something to believe in now that I know you believed in me." God it was sickening.

He wanted to throw his bowl at the TV as he watched them kiss, watching as all that wasted potential went down the drain as the song continued. They were so disgusting, so couply that he couldn't stand it. He heard the voice next to him, a female one that caused him to turn almost angrily. "They could be worse."

"He could be doing so much better." Was the only reply that the woman got before she turned back to him.

"Oh god, now what's your problem? You can't at least pretend to enjoy the one privlage they give us?"

"That's my son."

Winn sat in the coffee shop, his hands wrapped around his warm Mocha. His eyes were on the door, watching it as if he looked away something awful would happen. He needed to talk to Kara, she always knew what to say and how to put things back into perspective. She was wiser than most anyone and she was so full of kindness. Between James not wanting to talk to him and his mother coming back into his life, Winn wasn't sure what he was supposed to do. He only had one day left in National City before he was supposed to leave for New York. He wanted to at least make some sort of peace with the people here, before he took off for who knows how long.

It took another five minutes before he saw the familar face, waiting as she ordered her coffee, Winn smiled as she came and sat at the table across from him. "Sorry I'm late, I had to finish up my report before Snapper yelled at me again." She let out a rough sigh before taking a sip of the drink in her hand.

"You're fine, I don't have a lot of plans today. Besides, I missed this coffee shop." A soft smile on his face as he looked back down at her hands. "So how are things at CatCo? I read online that Cat left, and James took over?" He asked with raised eyebrows.

"Yeah, she wasn't happy so she left in search of her personal happiness. It is weird not having her, but James is doing a great job. He's really stepped up and has actually helped me a lot when I'm writing my articles. Clark gave him a lot of good tips apparently that he passed along."

Winn smiled at the mention of James doing well, he hadn't gotten to talk to his former best friend since that day at CatCo and he wasn't sure if James wanted to talk at all. Instead he gave space, hoping that maybe he would come talk to him. But it had been a few days and he had yet to hear anything.

"But enough about me. What was so urget that you had to see me?" She took another sip of her coffee, slowly setting her cup on the table before turning her full attention onto him.

"My mom came to visit me, and I just need advice. I mean you were so easy to forgive me for leaving and I guess I just wanted to know how you did it. How do you forgive someone who does something like that? Because I just can't stop being mad at her."

"Well, you have to look at it from both sides. You're allowed to be upset, but it helps when you understand why they did what they did. Sometimes people do what they think is right at the time, even if it isn't the best choice. And I know that you can relate to that. When you first left we were all so upset, hurt, and angry. Even when I was in New York, I was still so mad. But I had to know why you left, and now that I understand, I'm not so angry. It's better to put that energy into forgiving you rather than being angry at you. Maybe you should give your mom the same chance."

Winn sat silent for a moment, trying to figure out what he wanted to say. Because he knew that Kara was right, that she had a fair point. She always did, she was Kara. She knew what was best, how to forgive people and see the best in them. It was a blessing he needed.

"Thank you, Kara." A smile on his lips as he leaned back, pondering her statement. Once again he was back to that feeling, the one that he knew he had to forgive his mother if he was allowed to ask James for forgivness. "I've missed having you around."

"I've missed you too. Maybe when you're not so busy in New York you can actually come back and spend more than two days in National City."

"I'm hoping for a vaction sometime soon, I just wanna wait until the show sorta settles a little more. If that made any sense. But hey if you ever find yourself back in New York I would love to give you the full tour, meet the cast, watch the show front row this time, I'll even take you to see another musical of your choosing." He said with a smile as he looked up at Kara, he knew that she loved musicals, and he would love for her to see the life he built for himself outside of the stage.

"I would love that. Do you mind if I bring Alex? I think it's time you two reconnect." Kara said as she pursed her lips, Winn letting out a breath as he thought it over. He knew that Kara had probably talked the older Danvers down, telling her the entire situation. But he knew that once Alex was upset with you it was harder to get her forgivness. But if Kara thought it was a good idea, who was he to turn her down?

"Yeah, I think that sounds great. I miss her."

"I'll talk to her and get back to you? Snapper is a little picky with what days I take off, but I might be able to sneak in another review for a show or two while I'm out there. Write it off as some sort of business trip or something. I'll figure it out-" Her sentence was cut short with a chime from her phone, a groan escaping her lips as she read the message. "Speaking of Snapper, he needs me back at CatCo." Winn nodded as he stood from his chair, Kara not hesitating as she pulled him into a hug.

"Talk to your mom and at least try and forgive her okay? Stay in touch, I'm not ready to lose you again." Her words were softer, spoken into his ear as they embraced. Letting go, Winn nodded. "I will. At least this time I'm leaving the right way. With goodbyes and the promise of staying in touch." He joked as he looked up at her.

"Not funny, but I really do need to go." Grabbing her coffee, she looked up at him. "Let me know when you land okay?"

"Of course. And hey, be careful. I've seen the reports lately. And if you ever need some repairs on your suit, I still have some mad sewing skills."

"I'll keep that in mind. You are the best person for the job. I'll let you know what I figure out." Her bag was over her shoulder as she headed towards the door. "Bye."