By the time Kara left for the day, the couple had talked to the Human Resources department about their relationship. Cat announced that she planned to move Kara into another role in the company, once the younger woman had decided what she wanted to do next. Decisions about raises and promotions would be placed into the hands of a department head.

Kara briefly argued that she was happy being Cat's assistant, but Cat flatly refused. "No, Kara. I've waited far too long to promote you already. You are much too talented to be wasting your time fetching me lettuce wraps and lattes. We'll find you a position that makes the most of your talents. I've held you back for too long." Kara smiled at Cat warmly, and said they should figure out her next step together.

That night at dinner, Cat brought up the question of how to reveal their engagement to the public. She knew that it wouldn't be long before word leaked of their displays of affection in the office, and she wanted to do her best to control the release of information. "Kara, how would you feel about us announcing our engagement in the Tribune?"

Kara nodded. Truthfully, she didn't really care how everyone found out. She was just thrilled not to have to hide her feelings anymore. "That seems like a good idea. I'm not sure why anyone would care that much, but we can put something in the paper to let people know."

Alex laughed. "This is Cat Grant we're talking about. Of course people care. I think it makes sense to break the news in your paper."

"Good," Cat said, smiling. She fired off a quick text to the publishing department.

Lucy surveyed Cat, smiling. "You already had it ready to go, didn't you?"

"I like to be prepared," Cat said, returning the smile. "And I wanted it to be perfect."

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The next morning, Kara was just finishing breakfast when Cat placed a copy of the Tribune in front of her. Kara glanced at the front page, and was shocked to see a letter from Cat Grant filling the bottom of the page. When Cat had mentioned announcing their relationship, she hadn't expected a front page article; nor had she anticipated something this lengthy. She frowned, and began to read.

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Dear Readers,

Sometimes, life takes us on unexpected journeys. My life has included quite a few, and I will never regret a single one of them, because together they have made me the person I am today. This winding path has brought me a media empire that I am proud to run, as well as two beautiful sons who are the lights of my life. And now, my latest journey has brought me to a place I never could have anticipated, and I am once again thankful for every inch I've traveled.

I have followed a few basic principles throughout my life. The first, and most important, is my vow to always be truthful, both to myself and to the people around me. I have found that hiding or distorting the truth is a recipe for disaster, and never ends well for any of the people involved. I take my role as a member of the media very seriously, and I hope that my reputation for reporting the truth stands above all else. It is this desire for honesty that leads me to write this letter.

The second principle is my belief in giving people a chance to succeed. What they do with that chance is entirely up to them, and I have no tolerance for failure. But occasionally, people take advantage of the chances I've given them to reach enormous heights. Those are the people who reaffirm my faith in our society.

I gave a young woman a chance. I hired her despite her claim that there was absolutely nothing extraordinary about her, and I made impossible demands that she somehow always managed to meet. Throughout every moment of her eighteen-hour days, as well as calls at all hours of the night, she handled my mercurial mood swings and ridiculous demands with grace and finesse. My amazing assistant made me once again believe that the impossible really was possible. And with that, something else also became possible. Despite my better judgment, I fell in love.

I tried to fight it. I pushed her away, treated her cruelly, and did everything I could to make her feel like a lesser person. And yet, she never left my side, and was as kind and loyal as ever. She still smiled at me, and still held herself to the same incredibly high standards she always had. I learned that no matter how many barriers I put between us, I would never be able to extinguish that light from her eyes. And I also found that I no longer wanted to. The assistant who had claimed to be ordinary was the most extraordinary person I'd ever met. I wanted to bathe in the light of this exceptional woman.

I can never hope to be good enough for her. But somehow, she loves me anyway. She has changed me from a bitter, jaded woman into a person who once again believes that anything is possible. With her guidance, I have learned to see the good in others, and to bring the best out of myself. She has made me hopeful for the future.

Yesterday, I asked Kara Danvers to marry me, and she accepted. It should be impossible; but then, nothing is impossible when it comes to Kara. Now I will spend every day for the rest of my life trying to become worthy of her love. I would like to think that everyone out there understands that true love doesn't always follow the most convenient path. But I would ask that, if you feel the need to judge anyone in this relationship, you place the blame solely on me. Kara Danvers is an exceptionally talented young woman, and any success in her bright future should be untainted by her attachment to me. With or without me, she will rise to impossible heights. My only role in her success will be to cheer her on. I hope you will too.

Sincerely,

Cat Grant, C.E.O.

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Kara sat there for a moment, trying to process everything she'd just read. Cat Grant, the most poised and composed woman she'd ever met, had just bared her soul to the reading public. Cat had admitted her own faults and insecurities, and left herself vulnerable to criticism. She would endure all of that simply to paint Kara in a more positive light. Kara felt the tears running down her cheeks. How had she managed to find such an amazing woman?

She looked up, finally, to see Cat staring at her with an anxious look on her face. "Is it all right?" Cat asked hesitantly.

"Cat, it's amazing," she murmured. "You're amazing." She leapt up to hug Cat, and the two of them began to kiss each other earnestly.

Kara heard a loud cough from behind her, and spun around to see Alex and Lucy grinning at them. "Is that it?" Lucy asked excitedly. "Cat wouldn't let us see it." She sat down to read, with Alex looking over her shoulder. Kara continued to hold Cat tightly, closing her eyes and burying her head in Cat's shoulder.

By the time Lucy and Alex were done reading, their eyes were misty as well. "Cat," Lucy said, "it's like an open love letter to Kara, one that all of National City can read."

Cat closed her eyes. "I know. It's going to ruin my reputation as a tough negotiator. But it's more than worth it."

"No," Alex responded. "It's just going to make people respect you even more. Admitting your own vulnerabilities is a sign of strength and courage. Seeing the Queen of All Media admit to falling in love – that's a powerful, and wonderful, message. People will admire that. Cat… I'm so proud of you." She and Lucy came over to join in the hug, and they surrounded Cat with love.

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When they got to work, Cat and Kara took her private elevator to the thirty-eighth floor. They stepped off the elevator, hands joined, and were surprised to hear a round of enthusiastic applause. Kara grinned widely, and even Cat couldn't hide a surprised smile at the positive reception.

Cat was known as a tough but fair boss. Although she could be prickly and impossible to satisfy, they all knew that was just because she held everyone to the highest standards of excellence. They respected her tremendously. For her to bare her soul like that took incredible courage. Cat had placed her reputation on the line to defend Kara, and she had clearly done it out of love.

And Kara – well, Kara had the ability to work her way into everyone's heart. She had been exceptional at her job since the day she arrived. But despite her sweetness, she was far stronger than she appeared. Kara was fiercely loyal, and always stood up for what she thought was right. She would have admired that same quality in her boss. They remembered the way she yelled at James for insulting Cat, and how she'd leapt in front of Cat to take a bullet. There was no question about how much she loved the older woman.

Cat surveyed the bullpen, and then she took a moment to appreciate the beautiful woman in front of her. She grasping both of Kara's hands in her own and stared into those big blue eyes. She stepped forward and met Kara's lips with her own. The two women wrapped their arms around each other and lost themselves in the kiss for a moment. They split apart to wolf whistles and catcalls. Kara blushed furiously, but Cat just smiled and waved them all back to work.

Cat sighed happily. It was going to be a very good day.