Friday night seemed to come by fast. Alex's vitals seemed to have been slowly improving in just three days. It was almost like she was sleeping for the night instead of for months. The Superfriends still took turns watching over her, never leaving her alone. Eliza was in town for the weekend, and decided to let the gang take a break, even with their resistance. Everyone wanted to be around when Alex woke up. Eliza still insisted that they go out and celebrate, and her and Alex would be with them in spirit. She even made J'onn go, as there was still no signs of her husband anywhere. She was still shocked at the gang's rally around her daughter, making her heart full.

Maggie, remembering Kara's request for potstickers decided to make a reservation to a sushi/hibachi lounge. It was the perfect opportunity to get everyone's mind off of Jeremiah, who still hadn't made another move since his attack on Alex. Everyone needed a break on tracking him, though they were still hesitant to leave Alex while they all got to go out and enjoy themselves. They planned on going at 7, but Maggie had made a point to make Kara happy and keep her mind off of Jeremiah.

Earlier that day…

"Kara. Kara? Little Danvers! Earth to Kara!"

"Mmm. What Maggie?" Kara had her face buried in the pillow and rolled over slightly. She took a breath from her nose and smelt pancakes. "I'm up!"

"Happy Earth birthday!" Maggie smiled as she motioned to the table. There was a single birthday candle lit on top of the foot-tall stack of pancakes, and a smaller stack for the NCPD detective. "Come eat, we're going to visit Alex soon."

The pair still hadn't returned to work. Maggie knew if she had, she'd bury herself in it when she'd need to be there for Alex. Kara on the other hand just wasn't ready. Her captain and James gave them all the time they needed to help her, with their jobs still waiting when they did return.

The birthday girl blew her candle out and put it next to her plate. "Thanks Maggie." She finished her stack before Maggie could take two bites out of hers.

"What were you thinking of doing today?" Maggie held her cup of coffee in her hands, looking at her phone for any updates on her girlfriend.

"I don't know. I know we're going out to dinner later, but otherwise I think I just want to spend some time with my sisters." Maggie's heart filled at her comment.

"We can do that. How about you shower and get dressed, and I'm going to run back to my apartment and do the same. I'll swing by and we'll head to the DEO. Later though we'll go back to our apartments and get ready for tonight, yeah?"

"Yeah that sounds fine."

Maggie grabbed her keys and opened the door before Kara spoke out again.

"Maggie, thanks again. Thanks for last night too."

"Don't worry about it. I know it was tough but hey, you're okay now, right?"

"Yeah, I am."

"Alright I'll text you when I'm back." Maggie left and shut the door behind her.

For the first time since Alex's attack, Kara almost felt like her normal self. Sure, there was still a gap where Alex usually was, but she knew that Alex would wake up when she was ready. Last night, she and Maggie had a heart-to-heart talk about Alex, about the possibility of her not waking up, of her missing today for the first time since she landed on Earth. Maggie convinced a crying Kara that Alex will wake up. It was like this for a few days now. Kara bringing up different topics about Alex, anxious as her birthday was coming up without her being there. In the three days since their talk on the balcony, it felt like Kara and Maggie knew each other for a lifetime. When she woke up, it would make Alex happy knowing that they were relying on each other during all of it. They had bonded over movies, more stories, and their different upbringings. Maggie starting a new life at 14 when she was kicked out was more similar with Kara's arrival to Earth than they thought.

Kara got up and showered, and was out on cue when Maggie texted her.

The two walked into the DEO laughing, a sight J'onn, Winn and Eliza were happy to see. Sure, they were all as upset about Alex as the two women were, but they knew their jobs at the DEO and as their mother had been vital.

"Happy Earth birthday, Kara!" The three were waiting for her when they walked in.

"Aw thanks you guys!"

"We have presents!"

"You didn't have to." Kara smiled. It was almost like things were back to normal. She got a board game from J'onn for their next game night, a custom talking Supergirl plushie and a holographic band for her suit from Winn, and food, reporter journals and a photo album from Eliza. Maggie smiled at Kara's happiness. She was glad that she was slowly coming back to her perky self.

"Do you mind if I go ahead and be alone with Alex for a few minutes?" Maggie knew Kara wanted to stay and talk to her friends and family for a little before going to visit her sister.

"Yeah of course! I'll meet you in there?"

"Yeah give me like five minutes."

Maggie took a breath and walked in. It was a sight she was getting used to, wires, tubes and IVs still in her girlfriend's body. It wasn't like she didn't get time alone with Alex to talk, as did the others, but today was different. Today she needed these five minutes with every fiber of her being. She wanted something that she knew Alex probably couldn't do. Not yet. But it was worth asking.

Maggie took a seat and held Alex's rough hand. She rubbed her knuckles, still calloused from training so often. Even after a month they were still her hands, rough and battle-worn. One of Alex's many insecurities that Maggie always told her that she loved her for. She leaned down and kissed her hand, then her cheek before moving close to whisper in her ear.

"Hey, you. I hope you're getting ready to wake up soon. You know, in the past month I've really gotten to bond with Kara. I know I tell you about it all the time, but I hope you're listening. I'm sure even though you've been sleeping for all this time you know it's Kara's Earth birthday today. I know it'll be hard for you, and I'm not sure if you can, but it would mean the world to her for you to wake up today. I think it would be the best gift she's ever received. I think it would be the best gift I could receive too. I know it sounds selfish, but I really miss you. We all do. Kara and I especially. We're all rallying for you, Alex. I know you're fighting in there, otherwise I'd be talking to you six feet under. It's going to be a tough road ahead of you with your father, but I'm sure it'll make you stronger. I know you'll be broken, but we're here. I hope you hear me. We are here. We're here for you, to help you, to heal you, to make sure you know that we all love you. Do you hear me now? We love you. I love you so much, Alex Danvers. I love all of your scars, your bruises, your insecurities, the way you crinkle your nose or the way your chew on your tongue and scowl when you feel guilty. The way talk about science like it's your kid, the way you talk about our future kids. I was a fool to let you go in the first place because of it. But I'm here now, I'm here when you wake up, I'm here. We have a good life here. So I am asking you to please wake up. For me, for Kara, for Winn, James, J'onn, Eliza. Hell, even Lena and Vasquez and all of your friends here. Please. You are a badass, Alex. I know you'll be okay. So please. Wake up for us." Maggie kissed her head again then put her head on Alex's chest. She listened to her heartbeat.

Present time…

"Happy birthday dear Kara! Happy birthday to you!" Kara laughed at the drunkenness of most of her friends around her. It had been a good night, forgetting all about Jeremiah for the night. It was a night for the group to let go, to forget about what was happening around them.

"To Kara, our wonderful friend!" Winn was always the happy drunk.

"Can I change that up a little?" Kara adjusted her glasses.

"To what?" Lena asked.

"To Alex." The group sombered up a little. "Let's hope she wakes up soon."

"To Alex." Everyone chimed their glasses together. Maggie and Lena hugged Kara.

"Now who wants to dance?"

The rest of the night consisted of dancing and more drinking. Kara, Maggie and J'onn made sure they stayed mostly sober in case anything changed with Alex, but they liked to watch everyone else have fun. They were out talking, dancing and singing for hours, anything that helped them forget about Jeremiah, celebrate Kara and make her happy.

It was 2AM by the time Kara and Maggie dropped everyone off and came home. J'onn decided to fly back to the DEO and relieve Eliza in case anything changed. Maggie was happily buzzed, while Kara smiled at the memories she had made with her friends. She still didn't forget about Alex, making sure that they honored her throughout the night, but it was as close to normalcy as she had been in the month that had passed.

"Maggie, thanks for planning this whole thing. Three nights ago I wouldn't have even thought about going out. I had a lot of fun, and I hope you did too."

"Yeah, I did. I think that it was good for all of us. I'm glad you mentioned Alex throughout the night though, I know it was your day, but she's a big part of all of us too."

"She's my sister, of course I want to honor her. She's always been the one to make my Earth birthday normal. She made me feel at home after being sent here."

Maggie smiled. Even though the two had been spending a lot of time together for over a month, they were making a lot of progress within these past three days. The brunette was glad that she got to bond with her future sister-in-law (or so she hoped) sooner than later.

"Oh, I almost forgot, your gift from me!"

"You just threw me a party. You didn't have to get me anything else."

"I told you we got it awhile ago." Maggie went into her bag and pulled out a square box wrapped in kraft paper. "Just open it."

Kara tore threw the paper carefully. She looked at it. It was a photo album of her, Alex and Maggie together. It looked hand-stitched and was decorated in House of El stickers and flags from around the country.

"Remember when Alex and I took that vacation to Greece? I saw this album and instantly thought you should get it. Alex helped me pick out all of the photos and helped tell me where you've been before. Open it up."

Inside, Kara turned through different photos of her, Alex and Maggie in different places. One of them fooling around in the bar, another of her and Maggie kissing either side of Alex's cheeks, another of her and Alex when they were younger. There were even pictures of the former two off-world. There were even cutouts of the planets that she'd been. She inspected it more. There were notes from both Maggie and Alex all over dated from when they got back from the trip.

She picked one out. It had Alex's penmanship all over.

Dear Kara,

Even though I'm dating Maggie again, you're still my best friend. I would protect you with all I had if it ever came down to it. I love you, and you're my sister so never forget that. I'll never shove you aside.

Love always, Alex

She smiled and put it back to the page she found it in. There was another note. This time it was from Maggie.

Little Danvers,

Aren't you surprised that I picked this out? Alex wanted to get you a hat from here. I told her no. I thought that this was totally you and went with your journalism stuff well. Anyway, I just want you to know that no matter what happens, you and Alex will always be sisters. She's only one call away, even if we're in the middle of being intimate (sorry), she'd get up for you in a heartbeat. I want you to know too that I think of you as a little sister. I love you, and I hope whatever's in my future, whether with Alex or not, I can get to know you more. No matter what, you'll always have me too in case you need a cop friend, if you don't want to go to Alex for some reason, or if she's busy. I got you, Little Danvers.

Love, Maggie

Kara sniffled again, tearing up at the note. It further confirmed Maggie's intentions to get to know Kara better, not just because of the events that had happened. She gave Maggie an unexpected hug.

"I thought you would like it."

"I love it. This is an amazing gift Maggie. It's going on my desk at the office. I love you."

"Wherever you want to put it. I just hope you know you'll be my sister no matter what."

"Yeah." Kara felt a buzzing from her pocket. She picked it up and saw J'onn's caller ID. Her face turned with anxiety.

"J'onn? What's up?"

"It's Alex. Come to the DEO now!"

A/N - I find myself getting a lot of inspiration from Calzona (Grey's). As you might have seen, the end of Maggie's speech to Alex was similar to (SPOILER) when Arizona was asking Callie to wake up after the car accident. Anyway thank you again for your continued reads and reviews, and let me know if you'd like for me to make more soundtracks (link to Soundcloud in my bio)!