Maggie stepped off the plane and stretched. That was far too much time traveling in the air. She had slept through as much as possible, but she was never fond of heights or being in any flying machine. She could never really relax in them.
One bag was slung over her shoulder, the other hanging at her side as she walked towards the waiting crowd. It was a large group that was coming back to California today, so the number of people waiting wasn't surprising.
"MAGGIE!" She heard someone call out. That was a voice she had come to recognize over the past four months. She got past the barrier and was engulfed in a hug instantly.
"Oof! Hi Kara." Maggie chuckled and hugged her back after dropping her bags on the ground.
"I can't believe I can actually see you in person!" She exclaimed when she pulled back away from Maggie, still holding onto her arms. It was as if Kara couldn't believe Maggie was standing in front of her. Truthfully, Maggie felt the same way.
"It is a little weird to not see you on a screen… Hi, I'm Maggie Sawyer." Maggie laughed reintroducing/officially introducing herself, and stuck out her hand.
Kara shook it, "Kara Danvers-Schott. This is my husband Winn." Winn came up and shook her hand. "It's nice to meet you."
"Likewise," Maggie said back smiling.
"Maggie, if you don't mind, can I get a picture with you?" Kara asked her. And Alex had indeed been right, Kara was loud and bubbly and all about hugs. She was sunshine.
"Sure, that's fine." Maggie agreed. Kara handed her phone over to Winn before wrapping an arm around Maggie's shoulders.
"Alright, say cheese!"
Once that one was taken, they got a guy close by to take one of the three of them together.
As soon as that photo was taken, Kara began one of her notorious ramblings while leading them towards their parked car. "Dinner is on us tonight. We can cook and eat in or do takeout or go out to dinner. The choice is up to you. We just figured that since you've been gone for so long that there wouldn't be anything left in your fridge… And if you want, we can stop by your place so you can get a change of clothes… The offer is open for you to stay over with us in our guest room. Winn and I got it all cleaned up just in case. Again, it's totally up to you…"
Maggie looked over to see Winn smiling at her with a sympathetic and knowing look. Kara's rambles were something that you had to get used to and could be a little overwhelming in person. You could tell she was really excited.
"... There's this amazing new ice cream place that just opened up around the corner from us, and the park was just mulched. Oh! There's also a new restaurant that moved into the newly renovated building right along the waterfront. It's so beautiful at night with all the lights…"
"Kara, love." Winn said, causing her to pause her rambling. "I'm thinking a night in." He looked back and received a nod from Maggie. A night in sounded perfect.
"I think I'm going to take you up on that offer to stay over for tonight." Maggie said, earning bright smiles from the both of them and another hug from Kara. They already felt like family.