Alex signed the papers Maggie had left and left them with John at the security desk. Maggie had included pictures of the apartment for Alex to look at. At first, she didn't want to look at them, but her curiosity won out. She was glad she did. They would have to go salvage whatever they could of their belongings and stay at the Luthor Mansion until all of this was over. When Lena had made the offer, she wasn't going to take it. After seeing this pictures she wasn't going to risk staying anywhere else.

Alex looked up from the images when she heard a knock on her office door. She motioned for her sister to come in. She held up one of the images, "Was it really this bad?"

"It's worse in person but that's pretty accurate."

"What were you doing there anyway? I thought you had plans with Winn and James?"

"I did but heard sirens at your apartment complex and wanted to make sure you guys were ok. I knew you were watching Ruby I wasn't expecting the trouble to actually be at your apartment. What is going on Alex? I know something happened a few days ago with Lucy's dad here at the DEO but nobody will tell me anything."

Alex couldn't be Kara's sister right now. Right now, she had to be Director Danvers and there were somethings Supergirl would never get the full details on. "I can't tell you everything most of it is classified. General Lane came in here unauthorized to take Major Lane back to Washington. I asked him to leave he refused, grabbed the Major and tried to force her to leave. When she broke free he swung at her and I stepped in. As for the rest that is classified information."

Kara wasn't too pleased with her sister at the moment. Lucy had just come back into town and crazy things were happening and Alex wasn't telling her what was going on. "Come on Alex! That's all you're going to give me? I'm your sister and if someone is after you because you're friends with Lucy I need to know so I can protect you."

"Kara this is a situation that I can't trust you to know all the details of. Not to mention that you don't have the clearance to know this information. But they aren't coming after me. They are coming after Lucy. Once they find out exactly what I mean to Lucy then they may come after me. Which is why I'm taking Lena up on her offer to stay at the mansion. Speaking of Lena does she know you're back in town?"

"Yes. I called her after I left your apartment yesterday. I met Lena and Sam for lunch that's how I knew Ruby was staying with you last night."

Alex watched as the wheels started turning as Kara was making the connection to what she had walked in on two days ago and what Alex just said about Lucy. She sat there with her arms crossed just waiting for all the pieces to fall into place in Kara's brain. When Kara's eyes bugged out and she started opening her mouth but nothing coming out Alex knew she had connected the dots.

When Kara had processed enough to speak she wasn't sure where to start. She figured a question was the best option she had. "What do you mean when they find out what you mean to Lucy?"

Alex was about to answer but was saved by Lucy coming into her office. She made her way over and sat in Alex's lap kissed her fiercely and looked at Kara. She was frozen in shock. Lucy turned back to Alex and whispered, "I think I broke your sister."

Alex glanced at Kara and turned her attention back to Lucy. "Nah, just gave her the shock of her life maybe." Alex leaned in for another kiss and wasn't disappointed. Lucy seemed much more relaxed than she had been earlier. As she pulled, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear she looked at Lucy. She saw the turmoil still simmering in her eyes, but it had died down a bit. After her outing with Maggie she seemed more like herself just a more sleep deprived version.

"I take it your outing with Maggie was good?"

"Yeah exactly what I needed. I'm still dead on my feet though. If you were serious about that sedative I won't turn it down."

"Yeah, I'll write you a script, just take it to Hamilton. But don't take it until your back in my private quarters."

"Will do Doctor Danvers." Lucy looked at a still bewildered Kara, "Alex, really I think we broke your sister."

"No, Lucy you didn't break me just short circuited my brain. Lucy what is going on with you and Alex? I mean I think I know but I need to hear the words come out of your mouth. When I walked in on you two that wasn't just a hook up was it?"

Lucy wanted nothing more than to make Kara uncomfortable but she would unfortunately make Alex uncomfortable by proxy. "How much do you want her to know?"

Alex thought about it for a minute. "Not all the intimate details but what you think she needs to know. Just know that she may consider you a friend but after you tell her what's going on between us she will threaten to throw you into space or worse."

"I'll happily take all the threats your sister throws at me if it means I get to spend the resto of my life with you." Lucy went in for another kiss not because she wanted another, which she did, but she knew it would make Kara squirm."

"Ok, cut it out your two. Geez, Lucy you're like a horny school girl."

"Well when you consider I haven't had any action for a year and a half, can you blame a girl? Plus your sister is an amazing kisser." Lucy winked at Alex, which just like she predicted got her girlfriend to blush.

"Well when you put it like that I guess I can't blame you, but I know you're doing this just to make me uncomfortable. Don't think I have forgotten your wily ways Lucy Lane."

"Good to know. Anyway, I came back almost four days ago. I think it was four days ago, everything is running together. The amount of days doesn't matter, I came back a few days ago and let myself into Alex's apartment and expected to just get some food, maybe a shower and come to the DEO to find out if I could get my job back and see if she wouldn't mind me moving in for a few weeks while I found a new place to live.

"But Alex was home. I had been so hell bent on returning to a place that made me feel like a normal human being I didn't notice her until she snuck up behind me. When she wrapped her arms around me I finally realized what you meant when you said you wouldn't have a home on earth if it wasn't for Alex. Before I got called away on that stupid mission I hadn't realized how much Alex made me feel like I had a home. That she made me feel safe.

"Something I've never felt before. We both realized how idiotic we had been decided that we wouldn't waste any more time and start becoming a couple. Alex wasn't aware that she was signing up for crazy town when we agreed to waste no time and skip the dating part of the relationship. Then all this crazy stuff happened with my dad and it has been a roller coaster of emotions, but one thing is for sure. I want to spend the rest of my life with your sister. She is the love of my life and the only thing I regret is not telling her sooner."

Kara had listened to everything Lucy said. She had thought that Lucy may have liked her sister but never was 100% sure. Until now. Listening to Lucy tell the story of the day she came back and how she had realized her feelings for Alex. Kara thought back on a few days the three of them had been at the desert base after Myriad and a few game nights. She had blown off Lucy's advances at her sister as Lucy just being Lucy. Which it was but now that she really thought about it, it was different than when Lucy messed with anyone else. Lucy's eyes always looked sad. Like she wanted Alex to understand that she wasn't joking, that she was being real, maybe even a little bit honest with her. But Alex had been completely oblivious to her advances, her flirtatious tones.

Looking at Lucy now all she saw was love and adoration in her eyes. No more regret and wondering if Alex felt the same about her. What she saw shared between her sister and Lucy was love. It took her by surprise. She had thought that what Alex and Maggie had was love but no it wasn't. The way Alex and Lucy were looking at each other was never a look Alex shared with Maggie. It was an intense, soul searing stare that said everything that they were feeling. For the first time in her life Kara could say that her sister was truly happy. That was all she had ever wanted for Alex. Her sister had taken on too much at a young age and hadn't really gotten to live. Now was her time to live and Sam Lane was fucking it up. This was something she had no control over but would do what she could to make sure Alex and Lucy got the happy ending they both deserved.

"I had always thought you liked my sister but wasn't ever really sure. Just make sure you don't hurt her and I won't have to throw you into space."

"I don't think you'll have to worry about that Kara. Although I wouldn't mind if you threw my father into space. Actually, no better yet send him to slavers mood make him someone's slave."

"Lucy! You don't mean that."

"Oh no I do and no I don't want to talk about it."

Kara was about to ask her why she would say anything like that even if she didn't want to talk about it but Vasquez came into Alex's office. "Sorry to interrupt this family bonding session but the president just arrived, and she wants to meet with you now."

"Well that's my que to go see Hamilton." Lucy kissed Alex one last time. Keeping her hand on Alex's cheek she stroked her thumb across her cheekbone, "Have I told you how much I love you today?"

"Once already but I'll never get tired of hearing you say those words."

"You're such a dork but I love you anyway."

"Love you to Luce." Alex watched Lucy and Kara walk out of her office leaving Vasquez standing there with a very amused expression. "What?"

"I really am happy for both of you but God you both are love drunk dorks."

Alex glared at Vasquez, "Have someone escort the president down and make sure Lucy gets back to my quarters before she takes the sedative I prescribed her."

"I would ask why the sedative, but I saw her this morning and heard part of that rant in the conference room. I'll make sure she gets there in one piece."

Alex was surprised by the presidents sudden visit. Part of Alex wondered if it was a coincidence that she was here after Lucy had discovered the discrepancies in her father's report about the mission in Russia. It was obvious she was here because of Sam Lane but the specific reason behind the visit Alex didn't know. But she would soon find out.

Alex stood up from her chair and extended her hand, "Madame President to what do I owe this pleasure?"

Olivia firmly shook Alex's hand, "I know this visit is rather unexpected however, is absolutely necessary. I've read through several reports and I think we need to discuss our next course of action in regards to Sam Lane."

"Of course, have a seat. What did you have in mind?"

"I read Major Lane and Major Peters reports contained the same information. Both were a little spotty on various details but that is to be expected. I read General Lane's report and there were several details that didn't match up to Major Lane and Major Peters reports. I crossed referenced all three with Colonial Preston's report and General Lane's was the only one that didn't add up. But this isn't coming as a surprise to you. Have you read the reports?"

Alex had to be honest with Olivia. She had no way of knowing if she had heard of the events of last night and how all of that affected Alex. Which also meant that she would have to tell the president that she was in a relationship with Lucy. Alex began regaling the president with everything that transpired last night starting with the phone call Lucy received from Colonial Preston.

Lucy was on her way to Hamilton's office when she heard a lot of shuffling feet and voices being raised over by central command. Something in her gut told her she shouldn't look but curiosity got the better of her. Allen and an agent she didn't know were trying to wrangle her father to an interrogation room and weren't very successful. Her father broke free. At first, he looked surprised that he had been successful in breaking free. Once her realized that he could make a getaway he turned toward the stairs. Which was exactly where she was.

She knew she would never be able to stop him. Unfortunately, she didn't react fast enough. By the time she had registered what was happening her father had tackled her and they were sprawled out at the bottom of the stairs. Lucy tried to roll away but all the air had been ejected from her lungs. When she had started to regain the use of her lungs her father was on top of her. He wrapped his hands around her neck and started constricting her airflow.

"You are such a disgrace to the Lane family name. You were meant to be another one of the decorated military officers to add to the Lane family legacy. You've given that up for what? Some notion of a normal life with a woman who isn't good enough for you. I had hoped that James was you turning over a new leaf. That you had finally gotten it out of your head that you were a lesbian. Because I couldn't stand having you be a stain on the family name. But you left him."

Lucy could feel his hands gripping her neck tighter and tighter with each sentence. She was starting to lose consciousness. With each sentence she wasn't just losing air she was regaining memories and each one made her shake in fear. She remembered what her father had done after he had caught her kissing Cynthia King after school her junior year of high school.

"I could have taken you staying single for the rest of your life but no you had to go and shack up with the alien loving Alex Danvers. I'll make sure you never get your happily ever after. This is the last time you soil the Lane family name."

Lucy wasn't sure what happened after her father uttered those words. She only remembers fuzzy images of people trying to pull him off of her and then she blacked out.

Alex had just finished telling the president everything that had happened in the last 24 hours when there was a knock at her door. "Director Danvers, Madame President sorry to interrupt but Director Danvers umm…"

"Spit it out Rollins. Because whatever the reason is you have for interrupting my meeting with the president it had better be a good one."

"Well Director see…Madame President wanted General Lane moved to an interrogation room so he could be questioned and while he was being moved he broke free from the agents. We eventually were able to grab him but uh…someone got hurt before we could get him and cuff him."

Alex wanted to murder the rookies. Why he hadn't been cuffed in the first place was something she would have to address. Just because this prisoner was a human didn't mean the protocols changed. She took a deep breath, let it out slowly and finally looked at Agent Rollins. This man looked terrified. Like delivering this news to Alex was the last thing he wanted to do. That was when it hit her. Rollins knew about protocol. Alex had a discussion with him a few weeks ago about not cuffing what seemed like a rather harmless alien during a cell move.

Rollins had been there when Sam had tried to forcibly remove Lucy from the DEO. Rollins was merely the messenger today. Please for the love of God don't tell me Sam Lane got his hands-on Lucy again. She was trying her best to keep her features neutral but knew she hadn't succeeded. Rollins appeared to shrink in front of her. She took another deep breath before addressing Rollins.

"Is General Lane back in a holding cell?"

"Yes, Director but we did have to sedate him in order to get him off.." Rollins paused.

"Get him off who Rollins?"

Rollins took a deep breath and looked Alex right in the eye. With the president here, he wasn't sure if he should just say the woman's name or use her military title. Over the past four days Rollins had heard all the tales of Major Lucy Lane and her first stint at the DEO. He had witnessed first-hand what the Major meant to the Director which is why he didn't want to be delivering this news.

"Major Lane."

"Is Hamilton taking care of her?"

"Yes."

"If Sam is still sedated can you please have him moved to an interrogation room. If he happens to be awake make sure he is properly secured. Once in the room make sure he is properly restrained in the chair. If it is available interrogation room six is the one I want him in. Also start preparing solitary room 9. Go to Vasquez with that request they will know what to do."

"Will do Director Danvers. Madame President." Rollins then exited Alex's office. A little green around the edges because no one had wanted to tell Alex that her girlfriend had almost been killed by her own father. He made his way to Vasquez first knowing exactly what solitary room 9 was. Honestly Sam Lane deserved it.

"Major Lane means a lot to you doesn't she Director?"

"She does."

"Go check on her make sure she is ok. I feel bad for my part in all this. I wanted to have a few of my trusted men interrogate him and see if his telling of events that happened in Russia matched his report."

"This wasn't your fault. My guess is two rookie agents were transporting him and they didn't think he needed to be cuffed. Lucy was on her way to Dr. Hamilton on my orders and they probably crossed paths and it set him off. While I check on her would you like to watch the footage from the meeting he requested with me last night? I'm curious to see if you get the same feeling from it that myself, Lucy and Agent Vasquez got."

"Yes, I think given this new information that it would be a good idea. I'm also not opposed to the idea of Major Lane interrogating her father about Russia. With Major Peters present of course. However, with this resent turn of events it might not be a good idea. I think sending him to the DEO shrink might be needed first."

Alex opened up the DEO file server and pulled up the footage of the interrogation room from last night. She called central command and asked Agent Jones to come down to her office. This woman may be the President of the United States but given everything that had happened in the last 24 hours Alex wasn't going to trust anyone with any information involving Sam Lane. If she hadn't trained with Mandy Jones for years she wouldn't have trusted her. She was beginning to wonder if some of the newly recruited agents were also working for Sam Lane, CADMUS or both. Aside from Vasquez, Parks, and Allen, Mandy Jones was the only other person she trusted explicitly at the DEO.

It was times like this when she wondered if she should try to recruit Maggie. She knew the woman would say no. She loved the Science Division too much. But Maggie would be good at this job and it would give Alex another person she knew she could trust in the DEO. Given today's events maybe she would have to revisit that conversation with Maggie.

Alex had gotten the footage pulled up just as Jones walked in. "Madame President I hope you don't mind but I wanted an Agent here while you review the footage. It's not that I don't trust you but given everything that has happened over the last four days I'm taking any extra precautions I can take."

"I completely understand. I would be shocked if you didn't leave someone here with me to go over the footage from last night. Go check on your girl. Wouldn't want to report back to Cat Grant that your still as oblivious as ever."

Olivia winked at her. Alex could only stare at her dumbfounded. Once she regained her senses she said, "I only ever interacted with her and Lucy together once how did she know? You know what don't answer that. Rhetorical question, God that woman." Alex walked away before she could dig a deeper hole for herself.

She made her way to Hamilton's office. She didn't like what she saw. Lucy was unconscious with deep bruises forming around her neck. "How long has she been out?"

Hamilton looked at her watch. "I would estimate maybe 20 minutes."

Alex brushed a strand of hair from Lucy's forehead. She sat on the side of the bed and took Lucy's hand in hers. "Any other injuries that we know about?"

"A couple of cracked ribs. We won't know the extent of the damage to her vocal cords until she wakes up, but my guess is she isn't going to be able to talk for a few days. The bruising is pretty bad externally and I would be very surprised if she could wake up and talk at all."

"When you looked at General Lane's injuries after his initial attack on Lucy did he seem like he was mentally unstable?"

"In my professional opinion I can't be sure. My personal opinion yes. But I wouldn't call in mentally unstable. There may be a deeper underlying issue but that isn't my department. Freddy is your guy for all things mental health related."

"I know I just wanted to see if you may have gotten a read on him." Lucy started to stir next to Alex. She turned her attention from Hamilton to her girlfriend. Lucy's eyes slowly fluttered open. Alex watched as they began to adjust to the harsh lighting. When they finally did Lucy's eyes found Alex immediately. Lucy tried to say something but stopped as soon as she discovered that it hurt to do so.

"Luce don't try to talk. It will only damage your vocal cords further. Hamilton has to look you over to make sure you have no other injuries. I'm going to finish my conversation with the president and maybe call Lena and see if she can have one of her drivers pick us up and take us to a safer place ok."

Lucy could only nod her head. Which broke Alex's heart even more. She kissed Lucy gently on her forehead and left Hamilton's office and made her way to Vasquez's station in central command. "Please tell me you have the security footage of Lucy's dad attacking her?"

"I do but are you sure you want to watch it?"

"No, I really don't want to watch it Vas. But I have to. My girlfriends father is attacking her, and I need to know what happened so I can figure out what is the best way to protect her."

Vas looked at Alex with a very grim expression. "Lucy is important to me as well. I was on my lunch break when it happened. I came back right as Ramirez pulled Sam off of Lucy. I wanted to know what happened, so I watched the footage. This is the DEO, so our surveillance has audio as well. Alex it made me sick to my stomach watching that and listening to all the things he said. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Yes, I'm 100% sure."

Vasquez handed Alex a flash drive. "Lock the door to your office and watch it in there. Trust me."

Alex took the flash drive and walked toward her office. She after her talk with Vasquez she wasn't sure if she should watch the footage. But she had to. She had to see what Sam Lane had done to his daughter. She locked the door to her office, plugged the flash drive into her computer, opened the file and watched.