The car was full of laughter as Alex and Kara reminisced about their childhood as they drove past different areas. Alex would periodically catch a glimpse of Lena in the rearview mirror. She couldn't help but feel good about Lena and Kara. Lena was hanging off of every word Kara was saying and yet looked so relaxed and comfortable. She might be a billion dollar CEO, but today she looked like an ordinary girl. Alex was genuinely happy for her sister. She pulled the car in front of the local grocery store. Maggie was first to get out. "Hey Luthor, want to grab some ice cream while we let the Danvers girls do the groceries? Alex took me to this awesome ice cream shop last time we were here" Maggie winked at Alex.
Alex was about to protest, but she liked the idea of Maggie showing Lena around as well as getting to spend some time with her sister.
"I want ice cream too" Kara whined as she walked around the car.
"Well when you are done the groceries, you can come over and meet us" Maggie smiled grabbing Lena's arm and walking down the street with her. Lena turned back and shrugged as she mouthed sorry to Kara. There was no way she was going to say no to Maggie or to ice cream.
Alex and Kara walked into the store, well Alex walked, Kara sort of sulked. "I really did want ice cream" she said.
"I know, I know, but, like Maggie said, if we do this quickly, we can join them. Plus, I like spending some time with just my little sister" Alex said as she wrapped an arm around Kara's shoulders.
As Alex and Kara were filling up the cart from chips to kale, Maggie and Lena had ordered their scoops of ice cream and were now sitting under the umbrella at the cutest little ice cream shop that Lena had ever seen.
"I just can't get over how cute everything is here" Lena said as she scanned up and down the road.
"It is great, eh?" smiled Maggie as she took a spoonful of her ice cream. She knew Lena would like this chance to just sit and relax for a moment. "I know Eliza is an amazing mom, but I can't help but feel that this town also shaped who the girls are today."
"I know exactly what you mean" smiled Lena. There was something about this quaint, friendly town that was reflected in Alex and Kara. Lena smiled to herself as she thought about Kara. Her sweet smile, her kind eyes, her innocent laugh, and to think, Kara loves her, despite being a Luthor. Lena could imagine spending many holidays here with Kara. Strolling the streets, hand in hand, looking in the shop windows, not being bothered by the hustle and bustle of a big city.
"Earth to Lena" laughed Maggie. "Where are you?" Maggie smiled as she watched Lena come back from her thoughts. "Here comes our girls."
Lena looked up and over to see Alex and Kara walking down the street. Alex had her arm around Kara's shoulders and they were laughing about something. She saw how Kara's eyes lit up as they made contact with her own. Lena gave a little wave and couldn't help but blush when Kara smiled at her.
Maggie saw the little interaction between Lena and Kara. "Wow, you really do love her" she whispered to Lena.
"More than you will ever know" Lena smiled back, standing up and walking to meet Kara.
"So where is my ice cream?" Kara asked.
"That's the first thing you say to your girlfriend" Alex laughed as she walked over and sat down beside Maggie.
"My apologies" chuckled Kara "How are you doing, Beautiful?" Kara said wrapping her arms around Lena's waist and pulling her closer.
"I'm good thank you, but you will have to get your own ice cream. Don't even try to get a bite of mine" Lena laughed as she squirmed in Kara's arms, holding her ice cream cup further away from Kara.
"What? I am insulted" laughed Kara as she lifted Lena off the ground.
"Put me down. You are going to make me lose my ice cream."
"Well we can't have that" Kara said softly as leant in to give Lena a kiss as she placed her back down on the ground. "But seriously, where is my ice cream?"
"Oh come on Kara, I'll buy you an ice cream." Lena smiled as she walked back into the ice cream shop with Kara following closely behind.
"They really do make a cute couple" Maggie said cuddling closer to Alex and letting her take a spoon of her ice cream.
"Yeah, it's sickening, isn't it" Alex said as she took a second scoop.
"You're not serious, are you?" Maggie said, sitting up and looking at Alex.
"No, not 100% serious, but pretty close. She is my little sister after all" Alex said with a smile, leaning in and giving Maggie a quick peck on the cheek.
"Danvers, is that you?" said someone suddenly from across the sidewalk. "Alex Danvers, as I live and breathe. What brings you back to Midvale?"
Alex looked past Maggie at the tall brunette walking up to them.
"Katie, is that you?" Alex said standing up from the bench. "It is you!" Alex opened her arms and embraced the other woman. Both were clearly happy to see each other again.
"Seriously, what are you doing here?" Katie asked, taking a step back and looking Alex up and down.
"I'm here visiting mom. Why are you here?" Alex said, giving Katie the equal once over.
"I'm also here visiting my folks" Katie said with a shrug.
"Oh hey, this is my girlfriend Maggie" Alex said as she gestured to Maggie sitting behind her on the bench. She held out her hand to Maggie and pulled her up. She wrapped her arm around her shoulders as Maggie held out a hand to Katie.
"Nice to meet you Katie" she said, shaking her hand. "How do you know each other?" She said wrapping her arm around Alex's waist.
"We went to high school together. We were on the same soccer team" Alex said pulling Maggie even closer.
"Yeah, we made quite the duo on the field. We were unstoppable" Katie bragged with a laugh. "Tell me, is your little sister here? She was always so cute cheering you on from the stands."
"Come on Katie, she's still my sister."
"What? It's true. She was just so enthusiastic. And she always looked like she genuinely wanted us to win."
"Well speak of the devil" Maggie said as Kara and Lena came walking up, Kara clearly enjoying a double scoop of mint chocolate chip ice cream. Lena just enjoying being with Kara.
"Hey Kara, do you remember Katie?" Alex asked drawing Kara's attention away from devouring her ice cream to the group of ladies standing in front of her.
"Oh hey, you were in Alex's class, right?" Kara said with a small wave. "It's nice to see you again."
"Yeah, and it's great to see you too. I was just telling Alex and Maggie how I remember you cheering us on during our soccer games. Now look how well you have grown up" Katie flirted with Kara.
"Thanks" Kara said looking down at her ice cream and taking another spoon full.
"Look, I've got to get going, but my parents are hosting a neighbourhood party tonight. You guys should come, and bring your mom too. It was really great seeing you again" she said directly looking at Kara. "Come tonight, we can catch up."
"Yeah for sure" Alex answered as Katie turned and continued walking down the side walk. "Funny running in to her" said Alex.
"Yeah, hilarious" Lena said turning and walking towards the car.
"What's up with her?" Kara said, taking another spoonful of her ice cream.
"Wow, you have a lot to learn still, Little Danvers" laughed Maggie as she patted Kara on the back.