Chapter Eleven: Don't Mess With Eliza Danvers

"If I had my choice, I would take that guy out back, beat the hell out of him with a baseball bat, and then we could all take turns kicking the shit out of him until we saw the life slowly drain from his cold dead eyes. Anyway, who wants a fresh baked cookie?"

Eliza smiled sweetly and held out a plate of warm chocolate chip cookies. Alex, Kara, Sam, and Lena all sat agape, trying to take in the foul words and violent fantasies coming from the sweet and endearing mother figure standing before them.

"I'm not sure how to unpack all of that, Mom," Alex said. "I don't think I've ever heard you swear like that before. What was that?"

"Yeah. I'm shaken. That was... um… wow, Mom!" Kara said.

Lena grinned.

"Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant. I want to do the same thing to that miserable sonofabitch! God help him if we ever cross paths."

Eliza walked over to Lena and set the plate of cookies down in front of her on the table. She wrapped her arms around her from behind and kissed the top of her head.

"Lena gets as many cookies as she wants, and she's my favorite now," Eliza said playfully.

Lena grinned from ear to ear and wrapped her arms around Eliza's arms. Kara placed a hand over her heart. She was deeply touched and only mildly insulted. She gave Alex a little elbow and grinned.

"Look at them bonding over assault and battery. God, I love this. I mean, I hate him and what he is doing to us, but I love Mom and Lena."

"Did Kar tell you about Lena's heroics the other night?" Alex asked. "Lena fed him the business end of a champagne bottle and went all Krav Maga on his ass."

Eliza pulled the plate closer to Lena and kissed her head.

"She told me a man broke into the office. She didn't give me a lot of details. That settles it, Lena gets all the cookies. Thank you so much for protecting my baby."

"I will always protect Kara. She's a part of me now."

Lena gave Kara a dreamy look.

Eliza gave Lena another hug, kissed her head, and took a seat at the table next to her.

"Okay, in all seriousness, what's the plan, Alex?" Eliza asked. She turned to Kara. Her brow furrowed with concern. "Why are you being targeted by so many crazy men? You said that other attack was random, but now there is a second man who wants to hurt you?"

"He's clearly just some pathetic incel reject with too much time on his hands," Alex said, clenching her jaw.

"He's one of Kara's ex-patients. She had to fire him because he asked her out repeatedly, even though she turned him down politely," Lena said. She grabbed Kara's hand and held on tight. "Kara, I would do anything to protect you."

Kara caressed Lena's cheek and kissed it lovingly.

"I called my partner, and he ran down William Dey. He works as an orderly, but he didn't show up for work and he gave his parole officer a bad address. The guy is a real scumbag. His record is lousy with crime against women. Stalking, threats, battery, you name it. He's a total piece of shit," Alex said.

"I know there are very few mothers in the world saying these words right now, but I am so glad both of my daughters are gay."

The women exploded into laughter.

"You're on fire tonight, mom." Alex laughed so hard she labored to catch her breath. "We're glad too! But seriously though, I figured this would be the best place to regroup. We can't let this jackass hold Lena and Kar hostage, but we must be careful. This guy could blow up Kara's entire career. That's best-case scenario. Worst-case scenario, he tries to hurt them."

"Do you really think he will try to hurt them?" Eliza adjusted nervously in her chair and wrapped an arm around Lena.

"Unfortunately, I do." Alex's tone was somber. "I know his type. He hates women and blames them for his failures as a man. He has a complex that will drive him to cause harm to any woman who makes him feel belittled. I'm guessing all of his crimes were against women who rejected him."

"We are going to figure this out and make sure he can't hurt them," Sam said confidently.

Alex smiled at Sam. Their eyes locked on each other and they looked like they were in their own beautiful world. Alex wrapped her arm around the back of Sam's chair and moved closer.

Kara closed her eyes and let out a sharp sigh.

"I can't stay here forever, though. I do have to get back to my patients. They need me. Guzman can help for a few days, but I can't run away forever."

"It won't be forever, Kar. We just need to run this guy down and get him off the streets before he sends anything that could kill your career."

"I know, but you know how important my practice is to me."

"I love how much you care about your patients," Lena said.

"Somebody has a crush on their dentist," Sam said with a wink.

"Exactly. Some patients need you more than others, Kar." Alex chuckled and moved even closer to Sam.

"You two are terrible," Lena said.

"Alex, come on. Mom is right here, you weirdo." Kara balled up her napkin and threw it at Alex. "Listen, I know this is all unethical as hell, but I love her. I can't change what I feel in my heart."

Kara closed the distance between their chairs and interlaced her fingers with Lena's. She kissed Lena's cheek and rested her head against her shoulder.

"I think it's sweet the way you two met. You can't always control where your heart pulls you. Even if you know it's wrong, the heart wants what the heart wants. Sometimes you must throw caution to the wind and love with your whole heart," Eliza said.

"I love her with my whole heart and soul." Lena squeezed Kara's hand and leaned her head against Kara's head.

"I know, sweetie. You have proven that not only by protecting Kara, but by being here. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know."

Lena grinned.

"Thank you for taking us in."

Eliza smiled and gave Lena another big hug.

"Okay, my hearts. I'm heading to bed. Leave the games out and I'll put them away in the morning. I set up Casablanca in the living room and there is popcorn in the kitchen."

Eliza stood up and made her way around the table, saying goodnight. She kissed Alex and gave her a sweet smile.

"Alex, I'm glad you regrouped here. I always want you girls to feel safe here. Do whatever it takes to keep your sister and Lena safe. I have faith that you will find this jerk and bring him to justice."

Eliza stepped up to Sam and ran a hand from the top of her head, down her hair, and smiled.

"Sam, you are very welcome to our home and I am glad you are here to keep an eye on my Alex. She's such a serious grown up police officer. It's so wonderful to see her smiling like a goofy schoolgirl."

"Am not," Alex said. "Mom, I have a reputation to maintain."

Eliza placed a hand to Alex's cheek and grinned.

"Sure, baby. You're very tough."

Eliza moved to Kara and Lena's side. She wrapped an arm around them both and pulled them close. She kissed each of their cheeks and held on for a moment.

"You stay here as long as you need to, my angels. Everything will sort itself out, but you will be safe here. Alex will make sure of it."

"After hearing that whole baseball-bat-life-draining-from-his-cold-dead-eyes thing, I'm pretty sure you're the one he should be afraid of, Mommy," Alex said.

"Mommy?" Sam asked. "That is so cute."

"Alex slips into calling Mom 'Mommy' all the time. Tough cop, my ass." Kara shot Alex a playful look. Alex stuck her tongue out and growled.

"Not another word Kar or I'll tell Lena all of your dirty secrets."

"Thanks, Sis!" Kara said with a playful smirk.

Eliza yawned and stretched like a cat.

"Okay, my girls. I love you all. Sleep well."

She grabbed Lena's hand and gave it one more squeeze before she headed back to her bedroom on the bottom floor.

"Sleep well Mommy, shit, I mean Mom. Good night."

Sam grabbed Alex's arm and smiled.

"You are so cute, Alex."

"Your mom is amazing, Kara. I'm not just saying that because my stepmom is a succubus," Lena said.

"Yeah. Your mom is incredible." Sam pulled Alex a little closer and held on tight.

Alex looked at Sam and grinned.

"Do you still want to take that walk on the beach?"

"It's going to be freezing out there, Alex." Kara wrapped her arms around Lena and squeezed her tight. "You two will freeze your asses off."

"Don't worry. We have coats and I'll grab a blanket. I'll do my best to keep Sam warm," Alex said.

Her tone was suggestive enough to make Sam light up and blush.

Kara hugged Lena tight from behind and buried her face in Lena's neck.

"What do you say we curl up on the couch in front of the fire and watch Casablanca?"

"I can't think of anything I'd rather do. That would be perfect."

Lena and Sam made eye contact.

"Enjoy your walk, Sammy."

"Enjoy your cuddle, Leeni."

Alex took Sam's hand, grabbed a bag, and they disappeared into the night.

Kara and Lena walked over to the living room. Kara grabbed the remote and sat back on the couch. She set up the movie as Lena laid down and rested her head in her lap. Kara pulled down a blanket from the back of the couch and tossed it over Lena's legs. The movie started, but neither of them were thinking about the characters on the screen.

"Are you scared?" Lena asked Kara in almost a whisper.

"I am. Just a little. I feel safer here with you, but yeah, I'm a little scared."

"I don't want you to be. I hope you know that I will always protect you, Kara."

"I know, baby. That's what I'm afraid of."

"What do you mean?" Lena sat up and looked at Kara with concern.

Kara rested her hands on Lena's cheeks and kissed her. When she pulled back, her eyes were glassy, and she looked sad.

"I don't fear for my safety. I worry about you and Alex. You're both going to protect me no matter what, but I love you both so much and I can't stand the idea of that incel jackass causing you two any pain. I'm terrified he will ruin my career, but that isn't what will keep me up at night. It's my need to protect you just as bad as you want to protect me. I may not do Krav Maga, but I'm scrappy."

"I know you could kick some ass. Kara, please don't worry about me and Alex. It sounds like they're going to track him down, throw him in prison, and we won't have to deal with this anymore."

"I need to be closer to you," Kara said.

Lena motioned for Kara to come closer.

Kara sat in Lena's lap and kissed her devotedly. She pressed her tongue to Lena's and lapped at it hungrily. Their connection was intense, and a fire burned inside them both. Lena wrapped her arms around Kara and moved her hands slowly up the back of her shirt, pressing her fingertips to Kara's skin. Lena could feel Kara shiver.

"Are you okay?" Lena whispered softly.

Lena let her hands travel up and down Kara's body.

"Do you want to take this upstairs? If I don't make love to you now, I might explode," Kara said.

"Kara, your mom is sleeping in the other room."

"Mom sleeps down here. She won't hear us upstairs. Besides, I feel like a horny teenager sneaking my super-hot girlfriend into my room. It's all so tawdry. What do you say, Lena? You want to go upstairs and do terrible things to me in my childhood bedroom?"

Lena's face fell into a confused, albeit intrigued smile. She thought for a moment.

"Jesus, I can't tell whether I feel like a total creep for getting turned on by that or not. Screw it, take me to your childhood bedroom and I will happily ravage you, Doctor Danvers."

"God, I love it when you call me that."

"I know it's what got us into this whole mess, but I can't get the image of you in that doctor's coat and black underwear out of my head. I'm such a perv," Lena said, rubbing Kara's legs.

Kara wrapped her arms around Lena's neck and rubbed her cheek against Lena's.

"That sonofabitch wants us huddled up in a corner fearing for our lives, but all I can think about is your taste. All I can think about is how I want to feel your skin against mine. Would it be terrible if we found comfort in each other's arms and just didn't think about tomorrow?" Kara said.

"Not at all, my love. Fuck him. This world is ours. He will not terrorize us or hold us hostage. We are safe here and I just want to be with you."

Kara leaned down and kissed Lena's breasts through her shirt.

"Okay. I'm done. We need to go now. Come on, get your beautiful ass upstairs."

Kara climbed off Lena and scampered to the foot of the stairs. She shook her rear and gave Lena a wink. Lena turned off the TV and ran to Kara. They had to stifle their giggles all the way up.

When Lena stepped into Kara's bedroom, there were candles burning and music played softly on Kara's old boombox from high school. Wrapped in nothing but a towel, Lena's body shook with desire. Her long, jet black hair was still damp, and the smell of Kara's strawberry shampoo permeated the air. Lena locked the door behind her.

"Care to unwrap me, Dr. Danvers?"

Kara bit her lip.

Kara walked over to Lena and slowly opened the towel. She let it drop to the floor, and she shivered with anticipation.

"You are so beautiful, Lena."

"You're the beautiful one, Kara. I can barely breathe."

"All I want to do is please you, my beautiful brave hero."

Lena grabbed Kara's waist and kissed her hard. She held her close and ran her hands up and down Kara's smooth skin.

Kara caressed Lena's cheek softly and kissed her head. She took Lena's hand and guided her to the bed. They both crawled under the covers and held each other close.

Lena gently stroked Kara's chest with her fingertips.

"I'm glad we're not letting fear control us. All I want is to be near you, Kara."

"I'm right here and I'm not going anywhere, my love."

Lena took a deep breath in and let out a long sigh of contentment.

"Are you okay, baby?" Kara moved a strand of hair out of Lena's eyes.

"I'm wrapped in your arms. I am better than okay."

"Lena, I hope you know that you are the greatest thing that ever happened to me. That day when we were grabbing coffee, and I saw you, something magical happened. Something that shook me to my core. The moment I saw you in my office, I knew my life would never be the same and I was so happy."

"Even after everything that has happened with dipshit stalker boy?"

"If I didn't meet you, I would have been alone the night of the attack at my office and I have no idea if I would have survived. Maybe Dey wouldn't have done all of this, but I feel a hell of a lot safer knowing my crazy beautiful girlfriend is standing by my side to keep me safe."

"Always", Lena said with sincerity.

Kara smiled and kissed Lena's head.

"What can I do to bring a smile to your face?"

"Come here and I'll whisper it to you,"

Lena crawled on top of Kara and purred into her ear.

Lena whispered softly in Kara's ear. Kara nodded and smiled with every detail she revealed.

A frigid wind whipped around the beach, but Alex and Sam didn't mind. They sat nestled in the sand, sheltered by one of the empty cloth cabanas and a blanket wrapped around them. Alex sat behind Sam, her body pressed close and her arms wrapped around the beautiful brunette tight. Alex pressed her cheek to Sam's softly as they talked.

"God, look at how huge those waves are. It's almost frightening," Sam said with a little shiver.

Alex squeezed Sam tighter and smiled.

"Maybe it's the cop in me, but I feel like a little healthy fear gives you more respect for what can kill you. The ocean, guns, cars. All of them can amaze, but handled without respect and care, they can destroy you."

Sam moved a hand back to Alex's neck and pressed her cheek even closer to Alex's.

"Are you cold, Sam?"

"Not at all. Not with your arms wrapped around me. This is perfect."

"I'm glad we met. I'm sorry if I come across gruff sometimes."

Sam wrapped her arms around Alex's tighter and squeezed.

"You aren't gruff. You have a meaningful stoicism that is both understandable and a total turn on. You don't say a single word you don't mean, and you are a wonderful listener. Besides, you know I talk all the time. Can you imagine if we were both chatty?"

Alex chuckled and kissed Sam's head softly.

"Thank you for helping with this whole Kara situation."

"Lena is my best friend in the world. We both had shitty family drama growing up, so we are a lot more like family. Besides, Kara and Lena are just meant to be. They are my OTP all the way."

"OTP?"

"One True Pairing."

"That's cute. I guess they're mine too. Lena makes Kara happy, but even more important, she makes her want to live and be interesting. I swear, my sister was miserable before she met Lena, even if she wouldn't admit it. All she did was work."

"I can't explain why, but Kara being a such a dedicated dentist is the thing she loves the most about her. If you knew Lena and her past phobias with dentists, you would crack up. I still can't believe she is madly in love with what she used to fear most."

"Kara is amazing at what she does. She really wants to help. I give her crap all the time for working too hard, but her patients love her."

"Like you said, some more than others."

They both laughed and continued to watch the waves crash in the moonlight.

"Will you be able to help them, Alex?"

"I will. I don't know how yet, but I will figure out the best way to unburden them from this creep. He is going down."

"Maybe just get a location on him and send your mom and Lena."

"Ha! Hey, sorry about my mom. You know she loves you and Lena, but she just really appreciates Lena helping Kara. They really seem to have bonded."

"Oh God, no worries. I'm used to it. Everyone adores Lena. She walks into a room and everything just stops."

Alex grabbed Sam and had her turn around, so they were facing each other. Their faces were only inches apart. Alex ran a hand over Sam's head and let it rest on her neck.

"I adore you. When you walk into a room, nothing else matters to me. You are all I see. Kara can have Lena. Sam, you're stunning, warm, and you make me laugh. That's a rare combination. I'm not very good with words, but I need to say something."

"You are doing just fine Detective", Sam said with bright eyes. Her lips were slightly parted, and she moved her face closer.

"I know we don't know each other very well. I usually have terrible trust issues, but when I look into your eyes, I feel an indescribable warmth. I feel like I'm home."

"Me too. Can I ask you a question, Alex?"

"Of course."

"Can I kiss you now?"

Alex smiled.

"Why would you need permission?"

"You're armed. Why take the risk?"

They both exploded into laughter. Alex moved both hands to Sam's face and kissed her wildly. She caressed her cheek and pressed her mouth to Sam's, searching for satisfaction in her kiss. Sam wrapped her arms around Alex's neck and straddled her. She grabbed Alex's face and kissed her back. Neither of them felt the cold.

"Where the fuck is she?"

Dey sat in his old beat-up car across the street from Kara's place.

"How dare she disappear like this. I'm going to nail that bitch to the wall if it's the last thing I do. That will teach her to say no to me. Fuck it. I'll go to her little girlfriend's place. If they're there, maybe I'll just end this. Maybe I'll hurt them the way they hurt me."

Suddenly, Dey saw a flash of blue lights in his rear-view mirror.

"Fuck."

Dey looked back at the cop approaching slowly. The minute he saw his hand on his gun, he knew. He started his engine quickly and sped away before the cop could get to his window. The officer hopped back in his car and sped to catch up.

"It doesn't end like this. It doesn't end like this at all. I will get that bitch. She will pay."

Dey looked back and saw two more police cars join the chase.

"Fuck."