A/N: Sorry for the huge delay.

"Hey." Alex said as she entered her father's cell.

"Hey Sweetie." He smiled as she stood and hugged her. When she clung on longer than normal he pulled away and asked. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"You may have been able to lie to your mother growing up, but I could always tell when you were lying." Jeremiah pointed out.

"No you couldn't."Alex replied recalling all the times she had got away with something.

"Yes I could. I just chose to ignore it." He said. "Like when you were twelve and your mom and I got stuck at work and when we came home you swore you had been studying, when in actual fact you had been out surfing."

"You knew?"

"Yeah, I knew."

"Why didn't you say anything?"

"Your mother was far happier not knowing." He smiled before turning serious and saying. "Now we have ascertained I can tell when you lie, what's wrong?"

"It's just one of those weeks. And I hate seeing you locked up."

"Alex, J'onn has no choice. At least this way you can see me whenever you want." He smiled.

"You deserve better."

"I think there are plenty of people out there who think I deserve worse." He reminded her.

"I'm not one of them. Neither is Kara."

"I know. But I am fine with this." Jeremiah said. "And I get more time to think about our chess games, which is why I always beat you."

"You don't always beat me."

"Kinda do." He smiled.

-00-

As Alex entered Kara's house later that evening she was almost tackled to the ground by an excitable five year old.

"Auntie Alex. I thought you'd forgotten." Elle said as she hugged her aunt.

"Sorry I'm late. But I promise I didn't forget." Alex said returning the hug.

"So you are still teaching me tonight?" Elle pressed.

"Of course I am." Alex smiled as Elle took her hand and dragged her to the lounge.

"Hey." Kara smiled before asking. "How's Jeremiah?"

"Says he's fine. Still good at chess. He'd like to see you." Alex said.

"I'll go tomorrow." Kara said as Elle asked.

"Why can't I see him?"

"It's complicated." Kara said.

"I'm smart." Elle argued. "Carter and Alex say so."

"Well, your granddad lives somewhere that doesn't allow children in." Adam said. "And he can't leave. But whenever your mom goes to visit him she always takes pictures of you so he knows all about you."

The explanation causing Elle to look at Kara and say. "That's not complicated."

"Well your dad is good at explaining things." Kara said hoping that was the end of the conversation only for Elle to complain.

"It's not fair. Everyone else at school has at least one granddad they see."

"You have J'onn." Kara reminded her. "And you have Winn and Mon-El and Carter. You are not exactly short on male family. And you have your two grandmothers."

"And don't forget your crazy aunt Alex. How many people at school have a crazy aunt?" Adam said causing Alex to throw a cushion at him.

"Can I do that?" Elle asked Alex. "Cos you said no violence outside of classes. That looked violent."

"That's my girl." Adam said proudly as kara said.

"No violence outside of your class with Alex. And Alex is going to apologise now for setting a bad example."

"I'm sorry for setting a bad example. You should never be violent outside of class." Alex said waiting for Elle to turn round before glaring at Adam.

"Can we start the lesson now?" Elle asked.

"Sure." Alex smiled before following Elle to the garage where their temporary studio was set up.

-00-

As Adam, Kara and Krypto snuggled on the couch Kara asked.

"What are they doing down there?"

"Karate." Adam said.

"For two hours? How are they not tired? I'm tired and I've only had one save to make."

"You're just getting old." Adam said.

"You're older." Kara reminded him.

"Elle and I eat more healthy food than you do." Adam countered.

"Totally overrated." Kara said before asking. "You think they're okay down there?"

"I'm sure they're fine. Elle is probably interrogating Alex."

"That's what I'm afraid of. Alex has enough to worry about."

"She's faced worse than an inquisitive five year old. And it gives you a break." Adam reminded her before glancing at his watch. "But it is past her bed time. Want me to be the bad guy and drag her to bed?"

"I'll do it. It's not fair on you that you always have to do it." Kara said not moving from where she lay against Adam's chest.

After a minute Adam asked. "You really going to do it, or just go through the motions of saying you'll do it?"

"I'll do it." Kara said but again she didn't move.

"Why don't you stay here and think about how you'd do it and I'll chase her to bed?"

"You sure?" Kara asked. "Because I do feel guilty."

"I'm sure. You can work on Alex." Adam said extracting himself from under Kara and Krypton.

"You're the best." Kara smiled kissing him before he went in search of his daughter.

-00-

As Adam entered the garage he was surprised to see Elle still working through Katas.

"You're still practising?" He asked.

"Of course. Have to practice to improve." Elle said.

"Well you can practice again tomorrow, but now it is bed time."

"Awww." Elle complained.

"No awwww." Adam said. "You have school tomorrow."

"Sorry, I hadn't realised it was so late." Alex apologised as she looked at her watch.

"It's fine." Adam smiled before looking at Elle and saying. "Say thank you to Alex."

"Thank you." Elle said as she hugged her aunt. "Can we train again tomorrow?"

"Sure." Alex said returning the hug.

Elle then went to Adam and held out her arms. Following her unspoken command Adam bent down and picked her up.

"Come on trouble time for bed." He said as she carried her upstairs ignoring Alex's smirk.

-00-

"You okay?" Alex asked as she entered the lounge where Kara was slothing.

"Just tired. How was training?"

"Great, she's a natural and enthusiastic."

"Thank you for training her."

"Why wouldn't I? It'll keep her safe and I like spending time with her. Plus she complains a lot less than her parent." Alex smiled.

"She likes spending time with you too." Kara said before asking. "You okay?"

"Great." Alex said unenthusiastically as she sat down next to Kara.

"You sure? Did something happen with Jeremiah?"

"No. He was fine. I just hate seeing him there." Alex said causing Kara to hug her.

"I know. But at least you can see him."

"That's what he said." Alex replied. "But how can he be so okay. Doesn't he get lonely? I mean I get lonely."

"It'll get better." Kara promised.

"I know." Alex sighed. "You'd think I'd be use to it by now."

"You should never get used to getting your heart broken." Kara said hating see her sister so low.

"Can I stay here tonight?" Alex asked.

"Of course you can. You'll always have your room here."

-TBC..

A/N: Thanks for reading and reviewing.