Summary:

Alex finds out why Lena is upset.

Alex slowly opened the door to their room and stepped inside, Lena was sitting on the bed with her head in her hands, Alex could see she had been crying. He closed the door behind him and walked over to the bed and sat down beside his wife.

Lena raised her head, wiped away some tears and looked ahead at the doorway, it was like she just wanted to escape through it rather than talk to her husband right now.

Alex placed his hand on her shoulder, "Lena?" he questioned with his eyes.

She took a deep breath and let it out then she looked to Alex, "Please promise me you wont get angry."

Alex sighed, this sounded ominous, he took his hand from her shoulder, "I'm not sure I can but I'll try."

Lena nodded in understanding, she didn't know how to tell him what had just happened, part of her couldn't believe it, she placed her hand on his, the hand that was her lifeline, "Just know that I love you, with all my heart."

Alex frowned, yeah this did not sound good at all, he braced himself, "Go on."

Lena closed her eyes for a moment and tried to compose herself, her heart was beating through her chest, then she opened her eyes and looked at Alex's hazel eyes, she could see the worry there, the deep concern for what she was about to say and she felt so guilty.

"You know I went to see Andrea today," Lena began.

"Yeah," Alex said, the crease in his brow deepening with every passing second.

"There is no easy way to say this so I'll just say it," Lena let out a breath, "she kissed me."

Alex was immediately hit by a surge of jealousy, his eyes darkened and he moved his hand away from Lena's, but he had to ask, "Did you kiss her back?"

Lena closed her eyes and slowly nodded, "Yes."

Alex stood up in anger and looked away from his wife.

Lena looked up at him, her heart racing, she felt sick to her stomach.

Alex couldn't believe this was happening. He started to pace their small room.

Lena quickly added, "But I pushed her away, because I didn't feel anything, Alex I am so sorry."

Alex glared at her, "The fact is you let her kiss you Lena! And you only stopped because you didn't feel anything?" he laughed bitterly.

Lena stood up and stepped up to Alex, she stood in front of him, urging him to listen to her, "No that isn't what I meant, of course I would have stopped, I love you and only you."

"I can't deal with this right now, I can't do this with you," Alex stopped pacing and tried to breathe calmly, then he walked to the door only to turn round once to look at his wife in disapproval before slamming the door behind him.

Lena looked to the door forlorn, she had no idea what that meant for them and she had no idea how to fix it.

Earlier that day - Andrea Rojas House.

Andrea's lips met Lena's and at first Lena was surprised but then Andrea wrapped her arms around Lena and pulled her closer, kissing her harder and Lena succumbed to the kiss.

Then suddenly Lena pushed Andrea away, "No, no I can't do this."

Breathless Andrea looked at Lena, "Why not?"

"I don't feel that way for you anymore Andrea. And I'm in love with Alex."

Lena realised with that one kiss that she didn't feel a thing, the kiss did nothing and all she could now think about was Alex and how much different it felt with him. How her whole world lit up when he kissed her, how he set her whole body on fire with his touch. With Andrea it felt like a cold wind.

Andrea stepped back, "You're serious aren't you?"

"Yes," Lena told her, "I've been trying to tell you, I married for love not convenience."

Andrea nodded in understanding, "Well then I am sorry, I truly am, for misjudging your relationship and for thinking we could still have something."

Andrea sat down in defeat, finally realising that what she wanted, wasn't what Lena wanted anymore.

Lena sat down too and looked to her friend, "I love you as a friend, I always will."

Andrea nodded, she was disappointed but glad that Lena still wanted their friendship, "Thank you, for not letting this come between us."

"Your friendship means too much to me," Lena told her, "Now can we get on with these plans for the school?"

"Of course," Andrea gave a small smile.

That evening - The Saloon

Lena had managed to avoid Alex for most of the evening, she helped out in the kitchen because Winn had to be elsewhere. Sam served the customers, while Lena cooked and served drinks at the bar.

Alex was at a table with some gamblers, taking part in a game of cards. Maxwell Lord, James Olsen and another local.

"How's the wife?" Maxwell asked as he puffed on a cigar.

Alex looked at his cards, it was an okay hand but not great, he sighed at Maxwell's question, "She's fine why?"

"Oh just wondering because she usually comes out here and at least says hello," Maxwell replied and placed his hand down, "I'm calling it."

Alex slapped his cards down in defeat and picked up his 8th glass of scotch, he sank it down in one as the other men groaned and Maxwell collected his winnings.

"Are we heading over to Lillian's?" Maxwell looked to James and the other man.

"Sure," Alex replied.

Maxwell looked at him surprised, "Wait what?"

"I need to get out of here," Alex stood and pushed his chair under the table, "are we going or not?"

Maxwell stood and patted Alex on the back, then he smirked, "Good for you, don't let no woman tie you down, make sure they know who's boss. Lets go have some real fun."

Alex was too drunk to take in what Maxwell said, and right now he didn't really care, he just wanted to be anywhere but in the same building as his wife.

Lena was too busy in the kitchen to notice Alex had left so when she came out to the bar to serve some men she was surprised that Alex and the other men at his gambling table had left. She felt her heart constrict in response, she felt so bad for what she had done but now she was also feeling scared. She looked to Sam who came up behind her in the bar, "Can you manage here for a while?"

"Sure," Sam smiled, "now we have stopped serving food, I'll be fine."

"Thank you Sam, I will make sure to give you a bonus this week," Lena smiled then left the bar, the first place she was going to look was their room, just in case by some miracle Alex had decided to go to bed.

Lillian Luthor was in her office when the men arrived led by Maxwell Lord. But it took a few minutes to get Alex inside.

Alex had paused outside the door realising where he was, "Wait, why am I here?"

Maxwell laughed, "Marshal I do think you are drunk!"

Alex stood up as straight as he could under the influence of eight shots of strong whiskey and two beers, "I'm… not… drunk," Alex only slightly slurred his words.

"Good," Maxwell said, grabbing his arm, "come on. Lets get you someone to take your mind off married life."

Alex was led into Lillian's brothel and once inside he found a seat and quickly sat down.

"Right," Maxwell rubbed his hands and smirked, "Which one of these women gets lucky with me tonight?"

The women that were available were all sitting around in the room chatting and waiting to be taken back to their rooms. Maxwell eyed them all hungrily, "You know I think I've had everyone of these, it's about time Lillian got some new doves."

James walked up beside him, "So who would you recommend?"

Maxwell pointed at Eve, "She's a lot of fun, is this your first time here?"

James nodded, "It's my first time."

"What like ever?" Maxwell looked surprised.

"Yes like I've never had sex before," James admitted.

Maxwell laughed, "Well then you definitely should choose Eve." He patted James on the back and pushed him towards her. Then Maxwell turned around and walked over to Alex who seemed to be falling to sleep in a chair.

"Hey Marshal, wake up!"

Alex jumped in his seat and his eyes shot open, "What? Where am I?"

"Damn it Marshal," Maxwell picked him up by his arm, "Look, Maggie over there, she will take care of you, now go."

Alex walked over to the woman, she had long brown hair, dark eyes, she was really pretty Alex could see that. He remembered her vaguely.

"Hi." He said as he wobbled slightly on his feet.

"Howdee Marshal, didn't think we would see you in here again," Maggie smiled and took his hand, "But I'm glad."

Alex frowned, he knew he really shouldn't be here, but he didn't want to go home either, and he also didn't want to be wandering around the streets drunk because anyone could take advantage. Then Maggie took his hand and led him back to her room. He reluctantly followed.

Lillian was sitting in her office when her hired help dropped the list on her desk of the names of their clients tonight. Lillian's eyes browsed the list, when she saw the name Alex Danvers she stood up and strode out of the room with purpose towards Maggie Sawyer's room.

Just as Lillian was heading there, her daughter Lena came in the front door. Lena looked around at the women, there was no sign of any men, and definitely not Alex. She made her way to her mother's office to ask her if she had seen Alex. When she got to the office she found it empty, she walked up to Lillian's desk and took a quick look at the client list for the night, and that was when she saw Alex's name on it.

"No," Lena whispered in shock. She checked it again, it was definitely her husband's name. Her heart sank but she managed to hold back the tears that threatened to fall again, she was dreading what she might find, then she composed herself and looked for her husband.

When Lena found him he was already being berated by Lillian.

"What the hell are you doing in here Alex?" Lillian glared at him, "You come in here cheating on your wife, my daughter!"

Alex looked at them both confused, he was still standing miraculously, and Maggie was wondering what was going on.

Then Alex noticed Lena behind Lillian looking heartbroken. Tears were in her eyes.

"Lena?" Alex went to walk towards her when Lillian placed a hand to his chest, "Answer my question, what are you doing here?"

"I…" Alex replied, his head dizzy, "I don't know."

"You don't know?" Lillian laughed bitterly, "I knew you weren't good enough for my daughter."

"Miss Luthor, it's not like that," Maggie spoke up, "Alex told me he's not interested. We were just going to talk."

Lena couldn't take it any longer. She pushed past her mother and glared at her, "Leave him alone. Alex is my husband!"

"Lena what on earth are you doing here?" Lillian looked surprised.

Alex just quietly watched them, meanwhile Maggie had made a sharp exit.

"I'm here to take my husband home," Lena grabbed onto Alex's hand and pulled him with her. He didn't argue.

"Lena your husband paid for Maggie tonight, doesn't that at least concern you?" Lillian frowned.

"You can see how drunk he is," Lena told her, "this was a mistake, I heard Maxwell Lord brought him here. And paid the fee."

"Oh," Lillian raised an eyebrow, "Well that explains a lot that man is despicable. Do you think he is still fond of you?"

Lena huffed, "Seems everyone in this town is, I just wish everyone would leave me and Alex in peace."

"Do you want any help there getting Alex home?" Lillian softened.

She knew enough about Maxwell Lord to know he was probably up to something. She wouldn't be surprised if he was trying to split up Alex and Lena so he could have Lena all to himself.

"No, we will be fine," then she turned to Alex, "come on love, let's get you home and get some coffee down you."

As they walked clumsily back to the Saloon Alex stopped and looked at Lena, "I love you babe," he said.

"I know," Lena squeezed his hand.

"Why are we in the middle of the street?" he asked looking around him.

Lena softly smiled, "Because you went to the brothel and now I am taking you home."

Alex looked shocked, "What was I doing at the brothel?"

"Nothing, thank god," Lena told him, "How much have you drunk tonight?"

Alex shook his head, "I don't...I don't remember."

Lena finally got Alex back to the Saloon, it was just after midnight and everyone had left. Sam was cleaning up as they sat down at a table.

Lena called over to Sam, "Sam could you put on a pot of coffee please? Then you can go."

Sam finished cleaning a table and then made her way to the kitchen to make the coffee, she had a feeling a strong brew was required going by the looks of Alex.

When Sam left Lena was left alone with Alex, he was drinking the coffee just like she told him too. Then afterwards she helped him up to their room.

Once inside she helped him take off his jacket, his hat and then she unbuttoned his shirt as he sat down on the bed.

Alex smirked, "Mmm I like your hands, so soft," he grabbed one and pulled it down to his crotch.

Lena gulped, "Alex, you are far too drunk for that."

"I'm never too drunk for that," Alex winked.

Lena finally got his shirt off and then helped him out of his boots.

"Stand up I need to get your trousers off," Lena told him.

Alex stood, "I thought you'd never ask," he smiled and reached for Lena's chest.

"Alex," Lena chastised him as she unbuckled his belt, then she pushed down his trousers and he gladly kicked them off.

"Right, now lay down on the bed," she said pushing him backwards.

"I love it when you're bossy," Alex grinned and got on the bed, he lay back, his head falling into the soft pillow. It was a welcome relief for his spinning head. He closed his eyes.

Then Lena started to take her own clothes off, stripped down to her underwear and got into bed beside him. She pulled the covers up over them and settled into bed. Alex was asleep already but she knew come morning they had a lot to talk about.