Moscow, PATRIOT
Nikolai, Alina, Kara, and scores of analysts watched CNN on the big screen. "We can now project that the Democrats will win the House," Wolf Blitzer said barely concealing his glee.
The Russian analysts immediately cheered and opened bottles of champagne to celebrate. Kara rolled her eyes not appreciating their enthusiasm. Nikolai and Alina smiled at their success. "How does this further your diabolical plan?" Kara mocked.
Alina frowned at her. "America now has divided government. It will make it difficult for them to provide a united front against us. This will lead to their president being impeached and will weaken his authority and reputation around the world."
"What reputation?" Kara scoffed. "I thought Trump was your man."
"He was only a means to an end. He creates chaos with every tweet, speech, and executive order. It doesn't matter whether Republicans or Democrats occupy the presidency. They're both a nuisance to us but a chaotic president with divided government does put a smile on my face," Alina said pleased.
"No doubt the Trump administration's closeness to Supergirl hurt the GOP in critical congressional races," a CNN commentator said.
"Not to mention the Vice President being an alien that refuses to resign," another commentator said.
"Both Trump and Pence should resign allowing Pelosi to become president," a GOP anti-Trumper remarked.
Nikolai smiled amused. "Allow the men to get shit-faced tonight. Tomorrow, we begin a new campaign," he ordered Alina.
"Shall we?" Alina asked Kara.
"Do you even have to ask?" Kara smiled.
That night, President Trump held a press conference. "I'm going to wait until all the facts are out before I disavow Supergirl. This alien problem is a complicated business. For the last two years, the Democrats have orchestrated a witch hunt against me, so I know how it feels."
"Do you believe Supergirl cost the GOP the House?" a reporter asked him.
"Well, I am quite certain it had nothing to do with me," Trump answered. "We still have the executive and judicial branch, and two-out-three branches ain't bad. It really isn't."
Nancy Pelosi was asked of Supergirl. "I think we need to have congressional hearings and a new investigation to what the president knew. Due to safety concerns, we won't be subpoenaing Supergirl, but we will be subpoenaing those who know her as to what information they may be able to share with us. If the president does not disavow Supergirl, then we will have to consider the possibility of impeachment," she said to reporters.
Alex watched all this on the DEO big screen conflicted on how to think about this. "If the Democrats don't give me my wall, I think I'm going to have no choice but to shut down the government," Trump said seriously.
"Well...shit," Alex realized the DEO could be shut down.
Argo City
Kon and Soara returned to Argo ready to get back to work. "While you've been gone, there's been an epidemic of citizens using profanity. Since you ended the automatic fines, we've placed them in cells awaiting your corporal punishment," a police captain told Kon.
"Unbelievable. Profanity is the common crutch of the conversational cripple," Kon said.
"Indeed, Sir," the captain agreed.
"I would be happy to kick the excrement out of these offenders and remove this profane penetration from their minds," Kon said.
"There is still opposition to your policies in the Council," the captain informed them.
"The Council can kiss my posterior," Kon smiled.
At the Alura residence, a group assembled for Thanks Giving dinner. Alura, Thor, Winn, Thara, their two young children, Kon, Soara, Kal-El, and a visibly pregnant Lois Lane were all present. "What is this feast about?" Thara asked confused.
"The conquering of fertile land and the slaughter of Native people through disease and warfare," Kon grinned.
Kal gave him a dirty look. "It's about two cultures coming together to share in a special meal. One culture, the Pilgrims, had trouble growing crops on a new continent. The Native people of that land helped them to farm. In Thanks Giving, they all came together to share in their bounty."
"This sounds like something that must have happened thousands of years ago," Alura considered.
"More like four hundred years ago," Kal corrected.
"In modern times, it's a day for family members to come together, cook together, and eat together," Winn explained.
"Who were these Pilgrims?" Soara asked curiously.
"They were a persecuted religious minority," Kal said vaguely.
"They actually left their country for another that was totally tolerant of them, but they didn't want their children to adopt the culture and language of their host country. So, they got up and left to another continent where they quickly became intolerant of anyone that opposed their religious dogma," Kon added.
"Stop ruining Thanks Giving," Lois scolded, throwing a roll at him.
"Did you know Ben Franklin wanted to make the turkey the official bird of America? What the fuck is that about?" Kon asked rhetorically.
"The Bald Eagle does look a lot cooler," Soara agreed.
"I mean, look at this fat-ass looking bird," Kon pointed to it.
"Where did you even get this Turkey?" Winn wondered.
"I got one on Earth and brought it over. Then, I cut its head off with my badass sword," Kon smiled.
"Bringing animals from other planets is a violation of customs," Alura scolded him.
"I better hide my pet snake then," Kon said not taking her seriously.
"You have a pet snake? What the...frick is wrong with you?" Lois asked him.
"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree," Kal shook his head.
"I'll take that as a compliment," Kon said amused.
"So, how is Mara?" Alura asked concerned.
"She is doing very well," Kon lied.
Metropolis
Mara walked towards her apartment where her family members were already present. Sighing with dread and anxiety, she paused in front of the door. "Reign," she said out loud. Her eyes then went red and then back to normal.
Alex opened a can of cranberry sauce onto a plate. "You didn't think to use real cranberries?" Eliza asked her disappointedly.
"I have been really busy dealing with your granddaughter's bullshit," Alex said peeved.
"I could have handled that interview better," Reign admitted.
"Don't beat yourself up, honey," Eliza said giving Reign a hug.
"Yeah, that wasn't even supposed to be you up there," Lena said still pissed with James.
There was a knock on the door. Nia, the intern, then went to open the door. Brainiac 5 was behind the door. "Well, if it isn't my stalker," Nia smirked.
"You should prefer it over being cast aside by a cruel intolerant world," Brainiac 5 replied.
"So, those flowers aren't for me? You know, to apologize, for being a total ass to me," Nia glared.
"No, they're for Mara," Brainiac 5 corrected.
"These are lovely," Reign said taking the flowers from Brainiac 5.
"They say first impressions are everything," Brainiac 5 smiled knowingly.
"We've met before," Reign reminded him.
"Yes, indeed we have," Brainiac 5 agreed, playing along.
Reign smelled the flowers. "Artificial, just like you."
"Of course. Who needs to bother with life and death when you are eternal," Brainiac 5 said to her.
Nia watched their exchange wondering what they were talking about. Brainiac 5 went passed Reign and visited with the others in the room.
Manchester Black then came to the door. "Is J'onn here?" he asked with a Jack Daniels bottle in his hand.
"Yes," Reign answered.
"It's Black, Manchester Black. My name is after a British town, and I wear this British t-shirt because I need everyone to know I'm British," Black said.
"You know, if an American did the same thing in London, wouldn't they be looked upon as an asshole?" Reign asked softly.
"Yeah," Black agreed.
There was an awkward pause between them. "Well, I've heard all about you," Reign said to him.
"I sure hope not," Black joked.
"I'm sorry for your loss," Reign said with false sincerity.
"Sure," Black said becoming subdued. He moved passed her inside.
Black then greeted Hank and then Eliza. "You made it," Hank said pleased.
"I'm Eliza, Alex...and Kara's mom," Eliza said grieved.
"You're quite the MILF," Black said approvingly.
"Thank...you," Eliza said uncertainly.
Hank worked to sharpen a knife. He always enjoyed having a stabbing weapon nearby him even in retirement. "I saw Supergirl the other night," Black said to him.
"She said you got your ass kicked," Hank smiled.
"I had it under control," Black said defensively.
Eliza and Nia worked the table. "Mara told me about your narcolepsy," Eliza said nonchalantly.
"Wow, talk about violating employee confidentiality," Nia said under her breath.
"It's okay. I'm a biologist. I like studying people like you," Eliza said.
"It's really not a big deal," Nia said awkwardly.
"I know a doctor that works in sleep disorders in Metropolis," Eliza said.
"What an unexpected coincidence," Nia said impressed.
"Well, anyone can just look through the online yellow pages," Eliza said condescendingly.
"I already have a doctor," Nia said uncomfortably.
"Oh really? What's the name?" Eliza questioned.
"Dr. Smith," Nia lied.
"Honey, that sounds like bullshit," Eliza said knowingly.
"You know what? I'm going to get some napkins," Nia said freaked out.
James then came to the door. Lena, of all people, opened the door for him. "You made it," she said pissed-off.
"Of course," James said.
"I just figured you would be hanging out with your new friends," Lena said resentfully.
"At least they don't bitch me out," James said.
The group then did an intervention on James. "How did your Children of Liberty contact go?" Eliza asked condescendingly.
"It was good," James said vaguely. "Todd's just a normal guy once you get to know him. He's just afraid of aliens," James said positively.
"Humans can be powerful, too. The DEO proves that," Alex said impressed with herself.
"Really?" Reign doubted as she drank from a wine glass.
"She's right. You're not nearly as powerful as aliens. No matter how many weights you lift, you will never be as strong as Supergirl," Lena said to James.
"Well, fuck me," James said amazed.
"With technology, we can hold our own," Alex said pissed-off.
"I think we should make people super," Lena said.
"What? Why?" Eliza wondered.
"If people feel inferior, we should make them feel superior about themselves. Then they wouldn't be afraid of aliens," Lena said naively.
"Yeah, and what happens when terrorists have super-powers?" Hank doubted.
"Evil people don't get powers," Lena said stubbornly.
"So, certain people get them?" James asked.
"And who decides?" Alex questioned.
"I do," Lena said with a crazy-eyed expression.
"Let's eat," Hank interrupted the conversation.
Hank decided to interrogate James for information while they ate Thanks Giving dinner. "So, James, how do the Children of Liberty find alien households?"
"They use dogs to smell them out. Then, they mark the houses. Later, a gang will come to the house and attack them," James said.
"That's terrible," Eliza said shocked and appalled.
"I have yet to see a mark on a house," Hank wondered.
"It could be infrared," Black suggested. "The masks have night-vision tech in them."
"Exactly," James agreed.
"Like that apartment building," Brainiac 5 pointed out seeing it with his own infrared vision.
Alex went over to the window and saw nothing. "Use this," Brainiac 5 said handing her a gold mask.
"Why the fuck did you bring this to dinner?" Alex wondered.
"I take my work with me wherever I go just like you do," Brainiac 5 chided.
Alex then saw the "A" marking on the apartment building. "We will need to assemble DEO personnel to search the city and remove those markings," Alex realized.
The gang soon broke up as everyone scattered with their own agendas. James took off on his own with Lena following him. "Where are you going?" Lena asked him.
"Back to see Todd," James said.
"You in love with Todd now?" Lena asked accusingly.
James leaned against a wall and started to break down. "What's wrong with you?" Lena demanded.
"When I was with Todd, I had to keep my cover the entire time. He said terrible things and I had to just take it," James began.
"Please, don't be such a bitch," Lena rolled her eyes.
"There's more. He was about to attack aliens, and I couldn't stop him without blowing my cover," James continued.
"So, you just let him beat the shit out of an alien family. You're pathetic," Lena said to him.
"I did stop him though," James said to her.
"How?" Lena asked.
"I...fucked him," James said and began to cry.
"You what?" Lena thought she misheard.
"He was gay and I fucked him to stop him from going," James admitted.
Lena was stunned by this revelation. "You...cheated on me with a man?"
"It wasn't really cheating. I don't love the guy. In fact, I fucking hate him," James told her.
"Okay, well, no problem then," Lena said still slightly disturbed.
"Really?" James asked.
"Do you plan to fuck this guy every time you meet with him?" Lena asked. "Have you turned gay?"
"No one turns gay and no," James rolled his eyes.
"Are you gay then? Did you deceive me from the beginning?" Lena asked.
"No, I've fucked dozens of women," James said defensively.
So, you're bisexual?" Lena wondered.
"No, probably," James said confused.
"Look, we're just having a speed-bump here. I can go back to the lab and cure you," Lena said to him.
"Wait...what?" James wondered.
"You have taken this little hobby of yours too far. Are you going to fuck Agent Liberty, too?" Lena asked accusingly.
"No, I'm going to kick his ass," James said resolved.
"This better be all worth it, James. You exposed Supergirl, put the Democrats back in power, tied your reputation to the Children of Liberty, and fucked a dude," Lena said scornfully.
"Okay, not all of those things are actually bad," James pointed out.
"Bullshit," Lena said wide-eyed.
"We cool now?" James asked her.
"I appreciate your honesty, James. It was something Lex never knew how to do. So, yeah, we're cool but get yourself tested because I know you fucking didn't use a condom," Lena allowed.
"Damn," James realized she was right.
At the Lockwood house, Ben held hands with his wife and son. "I guess this year, it's my turn to say grace," Ben said awkwardly.
"You always say grace," Lydia rolled her eyes.
"I am thankful for my family. You've believed in me, supported me, even though it has been a struggle. I see your power, your strength, and there has been so much this year to fight against. But today, I feel like we can win again. Together, we will rise, and we will overcome," Ben said.
"Okay, now, say it like we aren't one of your Brownshirt goons," Lydia said scornfully.
"They're white sweat-shirts, Lydia," Ben corrected.
"Mommy and daddy are fighting!" George shouted upset.
"No, we're not," Lydia said consoling him.
"Mommy and daddy are fighting injustice," Ben said to him.
"Keep your political bullshit away from the dinner table," Lydia scolded.
"I don't have to take this. I kicked ass on television. I exposed Supergirl," Ben said, proud of himself.
"Yes, honey, you sure did. Now, she's going to kill us all," Lydia said unimpressed.
"I have thousands of foot soldiers," Ben argued.
"Watch as they all get mowed down. You're up against someone that can literally destroy the planet," Lydia pointed out.
"Well, she won't, because she's not that evil," Ben pointed out.
"I thought aliens were demons," George said confused.
"Okay, she's bad enough to cause city-wide destruction but not enough to destroy the planet," Ben clarified.
"Or maybe, you're being an asshole to an innocent girl," Lydia argued.
"She's not innocent," Ben said stubbornly.
Reign sat across from Eliza as the rest were already gone. "Thanks for keeping me company while everyone is out there doing their thing," Eliza said gratefully.
"No problem," Reign replied.
"How are you doing? I saw you freak out on CNN," Eliza said concernedly.
"I'm better now. Everything is clear," Reign replied.
"I know a good shrink in town," Eliza said helpfully.
"The DEO has a psychiatrist on call," Reign said reading Mara's mind.
"When your grandfather disappeared. When I thought he was dead, I felt the same way. But then he came back to me. Maybe, the same can happen to you," Eliza suggested.
"How so?" Reign wondered.
"I have some of Kara's DNA. We could clone her," Eliza said brightly.
Reign froze at that. "It wouldn't be her. My biological grandmother had a twin sister. They're nothing alike. They're not the same."
"I understand," Eliza nodded. "It's been tough for your grandfather and me. Jeremiah is so distraught, he won't talk to anyone or go anywhere."
"Perhaps, I should visit again," Reign considered.
As Ben continued to argue with Lydia the phone rang. "Thank God," Ben said breaking away. "Hello, who's this?"
"It's Sean Chui. How are you doing?" she asked politely.
"Okay," Ben replied.
"I want to give you your very own show. What do you think of that?" Sean asked.
"My own show? Of course. I would love to do it," Ben said ecstatically. Ben then turned to the TV and saw Supergirl in Super Insane mode as usual.
"I would like to apologize for my recent behavior. My outburst was a little unprofessional, to say the least. Ben Lockwood sure knows how to push my buttons," Reign began.
"But I'm done playing around. I will give five-hundred thousand to the person that kills Agent Liberty, a million alive, so I can teach him some manners. Believe me, I'm good for it," Reign said directly to the camera.
"Oh, shit," Ben realized.
Moscow, PATRIOT
The Guardians assembled circling Kara. "You better bring your A-game," Kara said to them.
Ler clasped his hands together and turned the ground under Kara into quicksand. Kara indulged him as she sank into the sand. Ler then created a chasm in the ground sending Kara farther down. He then closed the chasm slamming both cliff sides on her.
Kara blasted out of the ground annoyed by the dirt in her hair and on her uniform. Ler then created a giant rock monster that was a skyscraper tall. Kara looked up at the rock monster enthralled. It slammed its fist on her burying her into the ground. Kara shot up into the air and punched the rock monster's torso apart. Alina took hold of the water inside Kara's body and slammed her back to the ground.
Khan then sped towards Kara with his twin blades. At first, she didn't take him seriously but noticed his blade tips were Kryptonite. "Oh, shit," she realized as she avoided him.
Khan increased his speed from before missing Kara barely. Ler attempted to slow Kara down by forming quicksand arms to grab her ankle. Kara dodged the quicksand arms as she kept away from Khan. She was suddenly hit by a bear paw stunning her. Khan went for the kill with his blade to her neck. Kara kicked Ursus away and then blocked Khan's blade with her hand.
She quickly healed the wound on her hand by igniting it in Prime mode. Alina then forced Kara to stay still. Ursus hit Kara with everything he had. Kara slightly felt his attacks as she stayed perfectly still. Khan then went for another strike. Kara fired at him with her heat vision keeping him back. Alina then targeted Kara's eyes forcing her to shut them painfully. Kara then used her frost breath all around her. Alina dashed backward away from the super-cold air. Ler then formed quicksand around Kara's body and then crushed her with the sand as hard as he could.
Kara blasted the sand off her and went for an attack of her own. Ler formed a rock bubble around himself to shield himself. Kara punched through the shield hitting Ler's chest. Kara then withdrew her hand and saw blood on her hand. Ler's shield came down showing a wounded Ler.
"That's enough!" Alina said, ending the training session.
"It's not bad," Ler said touching his wound.
"Kryptonite on Khan's blades? Really?" Kara asked.
"You require as much training as they do," Alina told her.
"Yeah, bullshit," Kara doubted.
"We set up camp here," Alina ordered.
"You have to be fucking kidding me. It's November," Kara said looking at the snow around them.
"You don't feel cold so quit your bitching," Alina told her off.
"No, but it makes everything wet," Kara said displeased.
"You all need to get to know each other well, so you feel bad when one of you inevitably dies," Alina said to them.
"Damn, that's cold," Ursus said fully human.
Kara, Khan, Ler, and Ursus played Durka in their tent. "We know you could easily fly to your apartment and come back in the morning. We appreciate you being here," Khan said appreciatively.
"Well, one can't be spoiled every day," Kara said sarcastically. "So, Ler, what's your deal?" Kara asked.
"When my family was killed by Kuratov, I became a celibate monk," Ler replied.
"Okay, anyone have a story not depressing as hell?" Kara asked.
"I was from a Jewish family exiled to Siberia by Stalin. Life was hard. It became harder when I turned into a bear. My family called me an abomination," Ursus said sadly. "Sometimes, I wonder if one day I will get lost in the bear and never turn back."
"So, you're Jewish and a bear?" Kara asked for clarification.
"Yeah, I guess so," Ursus confirmed.
"I'm going to call you the Bear Jew," Kara smiled.
"That's all you got from my story?" Ursus rolled his eyes.
"I'm a Muslim and a terrorist. I'm a terrorist that terrorizes terrorists," Khan said seriously.
"How do you reconcile fighting your own kind?" Kara asked.
"I don't," Khan said flatly.
"You offended I got baptized the other day?" Kara asked, hoping to create a conflict.
"No, you're of the Book," Khan said simply.
"Well, okay then. Good talk," Kara said.
That night, Kara waited for Ursus to take a walk outside the tent. In the dark forest, she grabbed him and slammed him up against a tree. "Khan is too fast and Ler is a monk. Give me some of that bear," Kara demanded.
"The fuck?" Ursus wondered.
"If you reject me, you're gay," Kara told him.
"Well, damn, I guess I have no choice," Ursus said to her.
Kara aggressively kissed him and stripped him down.
Metropolis
Once everyone was gone, Reign stood alone in her apartment staring at the window. Mara then returned. She eyed the translucent angel of Rao. "Try to not curse or drink alcohol. You will give us away," Mara told Reign.
"Fine," Reign agreed.
"Who needs a shrink when I have you?" Mara asked rhetorically.