The next morning Kara woke up before anyone. She decided to make some coffee and sit out on the back porch overlooking the ocean.
"This was our go to spot when we were younger.", Alex said to her sister as she sat down next to her handing Kara a cup of coffee.
"It still is, I think I've always gravitated to this spot since coming to Earth. I fucked everything up didn't I?", Kara asked her older sister.
"I'm not going to lie you did fuck up pretty badly. But no I don't think you fucked everything up. The only reason Maggie left was because the person she loves is hurting. She doesn't know how to deal with that. She doesn't know how to help you, or she doesn't think you want help. But Kara, that woman loves you, even when she and I were together, I never saw the kind of love she shows you. That's rare to have, you need to get yourself better and you need to make things right with Maggie. Don't just walk away because you know you are hurting her. It's a partnership she's supposed to help you when you are at your lowest. Just like you would help her if she was in your current position. Fight for her Kara, just like you would for National City. Powers or no powers, you are Kara Zor-El Danvers. You are the same person that came here all those years ago. Hold onto that.", Alex said to her as she got up and headed inside; leaving Kara to her own thoughts.
"That was worded exactly how I would have worded it.", Kelly said to Alex once Alex entered the kitchen.
"Thank you. I hope I got through to her. Someone has to, she needs help.", Alex said to Kelly.
"I think if we all show her that she doesn't need her powers to be Kara, she'll eventually come around.", Kelly said as Eliza came into the kitchen with Sam, Ruby, and Maggie behind her.
"We have some guests this morning.", Eliza said as she started to make breakfast for everyone.
"I'm going to go talk to Aunt Kara.", Ruby said as she headed out to where Kara was sitting.
"I think maybe we can get her to come around.", Sam said with a small smile on her face.
"Hi Aunt Kara.", Ruby said as she sat down next to Kara.
"Hey Rubes. Is your mom and Maggie here?", Kara asked Ruby as Ruby cuddled into Kara.
"Yeah, I know you didn't mean to almost hurt me. I know you didn't mean to say those things to Aunt Mags either. But Aunt Kara hurting the people you love isn't the right thing to do. You need all of us to help you, you shouldn't be trying to push us away.", Ruby said to Kara.
"Yeah I know kid. I'm starting to realize I can't deal with this stuff on my own. I need to get help, I need to get better. I have to get better for my kid.", Kara said as Ruby looked at her with wide eyes.
"Aunt Mags is pregnant?", Ruby asked her.
"Don't tell anyone, but yes. Before the drinking got bad we decided to start trying because I was in a good headspace. Or so we thought, I think maybe us starting to try to expand our family has made me spiral out of control. I'm not going to be good enough for that baby, or for Maggie.", Kara said to Ruby.
"I don't think that's true at all, Aunt Kara. You've always been a really good person, you've loved me since we first met. You've loved everyone in our family since you first met them. You have such a big heart Aunt Kara. You don't need powers to be good enough for your child or for Aunt Mags. For anyone for that matter, we love Kara for who she is, not what she does.", Ruby said to Kara.
"What if they get hurt? What if Maggie gets hurt while pregnant? I can't fix that, I can't use my powers to make things better.", Kara said to Ruby.
"Sometimes people get hurt Aunt Kara, that's life. You don't think Aunt Alex and Aunt Kelly worry about Lia? Or each other when they are out helping people? You don't think Aunt Lena worries about us? Or even Grandma? I'm sure Grandpa J'onn worries about us too. Mom worries about me all the time. That comes with loving people, Aunt Kara. Even if you still had your powers you may not be able to prevent them from getting hurt. That's life, stuff happens even when you don't want them too. But that doesn't mean you start drinking just to make the pain go away. Get the help you need, Aunt Kara, do it for yourself. Do it for Aunt Mags, do it for the baby. Become a better version of yourself. You are worth it Aunt Kara.", Ruby said as Kara started to cry.
"You are too wise for my liking.", Kara said to her niece with a small smile and tears in her eyes.
"I get that from my mom, she's pretty wise.", Ruby said to Kara with a smile of her own.
"Hmm she is.", Kara said to Ruby as Ruby cuddled into Kara more.
"Hey Rubes, can Aunt Kara and I have a chat?", Maggie asked their niece when she came out onto the porch.
"Sure, love you Aunt Kara.", Ruby said as she hugged Kara.
"Love you too Rubes.", Kara said as she hugged Ruby back.
"Love you too Aunt Mags.", Ruby said as she passed Maggie and hugged her. "Aunt Kara told me. I can't wait to have another little cousin. Secret is safe with me though.", Ruby said so only Maggie could hear.
"Love you too kid, and thank you.", Maggie said with a smile as she watched Ruby walk inside. "Mind if I sit next to you?", Maggie then asked Kara.
"Of course.", Kara said with a small worried smile.
"Kara, I don't even know where to start.", Maggie said to Kara.
"I do. I'm so sorry for everything. I feel like a giant fuck up. You shouldn't have to worry about me while being pregnant. That's not fair to you or the baby.", Kara said to Maggie with tears in her eyes.
"Stop, I love you Kara. I will always worry about you no matter what. That doesn't excuse everything. But I will always be here for you no matter what. I heard most of what Ruby said to you. She's right about everything. Alex told us what she said to you this morning as well. We need to get you help as soon as possible, especially since in six months we'll be parents.", Maggie said to Kara with a small smile on her face.
"I'm going to fight for our little family. Most of all I'm going to fight for myself. I have a chance at a normal life and I've been pissing that away. All because I don't know how to deal with not having powers. That stops today, I think maybe we all should look for a place for me to go to rehab? Some place close by so I don't miss anything with you and the baby.", Kara said to Maggie.
"I think that's a great idea.", Maggie said as she cuddled into Kara's side.
"I really am sorry for all that I've put you through. For the things I said to you as well. That wasn't how I was feeling. I know you said a drunk mind speaks sober thoughts. But I never once meant anything that I said. I was just taking my anger out on you and that's not fair.", Kara said to Maggie.
"Usually you hurt the people you love the most. I'm not making an excuse for what you said or did. But I get where it was coming from. We have some stuff to work on.", Maggie said to Kara.
"We do.", Kara said as she started to play with Maggie's hand resting on her thigh. "How are you feeling?", Kara asked Maggie after a few minutes of silence.
"Today is not so bad. But usually by mid day is when my morning sickness kicks in.", Maggie said to Kara.
"I will get better, I promise. Not just for our family but for myself too.", Kara said again to Maggie.
"I know you will.", Maggie said as she put her head on Kara's shoulder. "It'll take some time but it'll happen.", Maggie said to Kara with a warm smile.
"I can do this.", Kara said as she placed her hand on Maggie's still flat stomach.
"You can and everyone in that house is going to help you. Including me.", Maggie said to Kara as she kissed her neck. "I love you.", Maggie then said to Kara.
"I love you so much.", Kara said to Maggie.
"We should go have breakfast with our family.", Maggie said to Kara after a few minutes of them sitting together.
