A/N: Thanks for your comments.
Alliedstasis - Thanks, I'm glad it reads that way. A lot of the time it doesn't feel that way when I write it. I already have a diet that is made up of too much coffee and chocolate (they both come from beans so that's heathy right?!)...but a little more can't hurt.
Anna - Thanks!
"What are you doing?" Kara asked when she entered the lounge and saw her mother reading off a tablet.
"Looking for employment."
"You are? Why?"
"I want to contribute in some way. Unfortunately my knowledge of Kryptonian law is not considered to be...what's the phrase? A transferable skill."
"You don't have to work." Kara said.
"I know, but I want to. In Argo City I was always busy, I miss being useful."
"J'onn would appreciate your help at the DEO." Kara suggested.
"I know. We have already spoken and I will be a...what title did he give it?...Consultant maybe...for two days a week. Which leaves me plenty of time to experience other employment."
"Like what?" Adam asked.
"I haven't decided yet. It will probably be more of a case of going to where ever will employ me." Alura said before noticing Kara's expression. "Please don't frown, I am more than capable of taking care of myself."
"I know that, but there are people on this planet who will take advantage of people." Kara said.
"As there were on Krypton and probably every planet out there." Alura countered before asking. "Was there something you wanted to discuss?"
"No." Kara said thrown by her mother looking for a job, only for Adam to correct her and say.
"Yes."
"Yes?" Kara asked confused before saying. "Yes, yes there was." When Kara didn't say anything more Alura smiled and patiently waited until Adam whispered.
"Are you going to speak or have you forgotten?"
"Of course I've not forgotten." Kara whispered back before looking at her mother and saying.
"I'm pregnant."
"That's wonderful." Alura smiled hugging her.
"You knew already didn't you?" Kara guessed.
"Yes. I'm sorry. I did not mean to find out, but I was concerned when you started to get sick and then I heard the second heartbeat."
"You can hear it too?" Kara asked.
"I can." Alura smiled. "I am so happy for both of you."
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"Lena?" Kara greeted confused as she opened the front door.
"You forgot?" Lena guessed.
"Yes. Sorry." Kara grimaced before a wave of nausea hit and she ran off.
"Hey Lena." Adam said moving to hallway.
"Adam." Lena greeted. Before guessing. "Congratulations?"
"How do you know already?" Adam asked confused.
"Kara forgot we were meeting, then turned greener than Kryptonite and ran for the bathroom."
"All good indicators." Adam conceded.
"Congratulations." Lena smiled. "But I assume you aren't telling anyone."
"No. Well not exactly. Alex knows as she figured it out, mom knows as Kara freaked out, Elle knows as we told her and Alura we told this morning." Adam explained. "Do you want to come in?"
"I don't want to intrude, especially if Kara is distracted enough to forget our meeting."
"You're not intruding." Adam said leading her to the lounge. "Were you meant to be doing something important?"
"Just the launch party for the new Italian restaurant." Lena said.
"Kara actually forgot food. This is going to be a long pregnancy." Adam mused as Kara entered the lounge.
"Sorry." Kara apologised.
"Congratulations" Lena smiled before hugging her.
"Adam told you without me?" Kara asked.
"No, I figured it out." Lena said. "How are you feeling?"
"Apart from feeling sick all the time, great."
"So that's a no to the dinner?" Lena guessed.
"Sorry."
"It's fine." Lena assured her. "But when the morning sickness has subsided I'll take you all out for a real celebration."
"You don't need to do that." Kara said.
"I know. But I want to. Seeing you won't let me spoil Elle like I want to, this will have to suffice."
"Thank you." Kara smiled.
"Speaking of Elle, how did she take it?" Lena asked.
"Badly. She suggested we gave the baby to Alex."
"Better than selling it to Alex." Lena pointed out.
"If she ever suggests that, at least we know who's to blame." Adam said looking at Lena.
"You know just because the rest of the world does, doesn't mean you can blame me for everything." Lena said.
"I'm not. I'm just blaming you for the potential corruption of our daughter. The same daughter you used as a weapon in the boardroom." Adam pointed out as he handed her a drink.
"That was in conjunction with your mother." Lena replied.
"That doesn't make it right." Adam countered.
"When she owns her own corporate empire you'll thank us." Lena said.
"Pretty sure I won't." Adam countered.
"Where's Elle now?" Lena asked realising how quiet the house was.
"With Cat, getting spoilt." Kara said.
"So is that allowed now?" Lena asked. "Because I have lots of ideas for presents."
"No, we are not buying her off." Adam said.
"You may regret that." Lena commented. "So what do you want this time round? Boy or girl?"
"I really don't mind." Kara said before looking at Adam who responded.
"Well a boy would help even things up a little….but is it fair to subject any boy to so many dominant females?"
"Are you finding out before the birth?" Lena asked.
"That's going to be Elle's decision." Kara said.
"It is?" Lena asked surprised.
"Mom thinks we should include Elle as much as possible in the process, so we are going to take her to the scan and let her decide if we find out."
"I'm sure that will make Elle feel important." Lena agreed. "I'd still have gone for presents."
"Isn't bribery a criminal offence?" Adam asked.
"Spoiling is not the same as bribery." Lena countered. "And it will make Elle feel special."
"We have other ways of doing that. As well as finding out the sex we are also letting her pick a name." Kara said almost causing Lena to choke on her drink.
"You're joking?" She asked.
"No." Kara responded.
"You're letting Elle name the baby brother or sister that she doesn't want?" Lena asked. "You're brave. And that kid is going to be so messed up."
"Elle won't pick anything bad." Kara said.
"It's sweet that you think that." Lena replied. "That poor kid."
-TBC...
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