The next morning, Kara had Cat's coffee at the ready as usual for when her boss exited the elevator. She had spent the whole morning agonizing about the correct way to say hello. As she ordered the latte, she realized she couldn't remember how she usually did it. Today was not the day to act differently. Or maybe it was. She didn't know what she was doing and Winn wasn't around to assure her that she'd be fine. She felt strangely alone and unnerved.

When Cat stepped off the elevator, her eyes roved Kara's body in a new predatory way. It brought back a rush of memories from the night before. She could almost feel Cat's arms around her and it froze her in her place with the cup extended.. Cat plucked it from her hand like any other day, but a devious smirk played on her lips that told Kara she could read every thought racing through her head.

She knew she was blushing, but Cat graciously launched into a list of things she need done that morning without comment. Without Winn around, there was no one to care about her embarrassment and Cat seemed to be fully enjoying it as she rattled off her many demands, brushing her fingers against Kara's arm before heading into her office. Her little sashay nearly made Kara forget everything that had just been demanded of her. There was an extra sway to it that Kara knew was just for her and it made her grin.

Two could play at that game, she thought and she removed her cardigan just as Cat glanced up from her desk. She had maybe put a little more thought into her clothes today than usual and when Cat's glasses slipped from her hand she decided it had been a good choice. Cat's pupils had dilated and her heart race had increased. She blessed her superpowers because beyond the glasses drop and the slight part to her lips she might have thought Cat was unaffected. She needed the reassurance still that Cat found her as attractive as she found Cat.

Kara shot her boss a cheeky wink before returning to her desk to begin the day. She didn't usually go sleeveless because of the hidden supersuit, but grabbing it out her bag wouldn't take too much time and it was worth it. Her arms were a strong selling point and less likely than cleavage to get unwelcome attention. Cat's heartbeat returned to normal and it's steady beat soothed her as she began to work. It gave her an idea for a game. How many times could she get it racing? She looked forward to finding out.

The day passed like most others with the exception of Winn's presence. She missed him already. She didn't realize how often she had looked to her friend in exasperation or humor throughout the day until he was gone. He had his phone on him, but it was being monitored now in case his father tried to contact him again so they couldn't talk about anything important. He assured her that he missed her just as much as she missed him. He was bored out of his mind.

Kara hated being out of the loop with the investigation into his father. She had gotten used to having a stream of information coming to her from the DEO. It unnerved her being in the blind. She hoped her sister was trying to get information out of the FBI for her, but she didn't know. The DEO had more important things to worry about like the criminals possibly working with Non.

Her blush returned in full force when Lucy appeared in front of her desk with a large shit eating grin on her face. James came up behind his girlfriend catching Kara's blush and looking at her confused. Lucy patted his arm with a patronizing smile before strutting into Cat's office. She seemed to like being in the know with Kara when James hadn't a clue.

Kara had texted her about the secrecy and Lucy understood. An uncomfortable feeling had settled into her stomach afterward. She had both of them lying for her and it wasn't fair or healthy for their relationship. She trusted Lucy and this could be a good test to see if she'd be ready to know about Supergirl. Her father clearly had a beef with aliens, but her sister most definitely didn't share the same qualms. She just needed to know where Lucy fell in the spectrum.

James hovered over her desk as Lucy started talking to Cat. Kara looked up at him with a face that she hoped exuded professionalism. "Cat wants those layouts within the hour." He stared at her in silence. She tried to put on her most innocent look, but he continued to stare at her as if he was hoping to suddenly develop x-ray vision. "What?"

He shrugged. "I'll have them to you by noon," he said. "Anything else?" he asked

"Not right now," she said. His face fell a little in disappointment. "James," she started, but he shook his head.

"It's okay Kara. You'll tell me when you are ready."

Kara watched as he left feeling suddenly bereft. She wanted to tell him. She wanted to shout it from the hilltops. Or well maybe the tallest building in National City. She wasn't a prairie girl after all. She hated this more than she thought she would. When she had rescued that plane, she had told Winn the very next day. Perhaps J'onn and Alex were right about her ability to keep secrets. She didn't think she was bad at keeping secrets exactly. She just hated being dishonest with people.

Her eyes wandered to the glass walls to find Cat watching her with a sad look. Somehow Cat always knew. She gave her a small smile and returned to her work.

"KIERA."

Kara hopped up and rushed into the office. Lucy hip checking her as she left. "Yes, Miss Grant?"

"Go to lunch."

"What?"

"Must you make me repeat myself. I'm heading out to a lunch meeting. Get out of the building for a minute."

"I'm okay," Kara said, shifting on the balls of her feet.

"Did I say you weren't?"

"No."

"Then get out of here," she said, waving her hand.

"Thank you."

Kara sent off a text to Alex and after a quick stop for food, shot over to the DEO.

.

"I got to get back to work soon. We got some new intel on the escapees. Game of Thrones tonight barring any crises?" Alex asked as she finished off her fries.

"Um, actually I have plans," Kara said, poking at a fry.

"With who? I thought they weren't letting you visit Winn."

"They aren't," Kara said, looking away for second.

"Oh, James then? Or Adam?" Alex asked, wagging her eyebrows.

"Nope." Kara smiled awkwardly. "Miss Grant actually."

"Oh, work. That's lame," Alex said. "How's that crush going? Making work more fun?"

Kara blushed. Three times she had made Cat's heart race just by her proximity. Twice with 'accidental' touches and once with a well timed bend and it was only lunch time.

"It's going well. Fun. Yes."

Alex studied her blush, looking suddenly like the government agent she was. "Going well, huh?" Alex said. Kara nodded. Alex tilted her head. "It's not for work is it?"

Kara bit her lip and gave her the Danver's puppy dog eyes. "We'll probably talk about work."

"Oh, Kara." Alex shook her head. "That was quick. What happened? You just realized you have a crush on her and what now you are dating?"

"I think Adam gave her a nudge and we talked about things."

"And decided to date? Are you sure you want to do this? It could destroy your professional life."

"I know what I'm doing, Alex," Kara asserted. "For the most part." She shrugged.

"Are you sure she's not taking advantage of you? She's your boss."

"Alex, you know I wanted this. We've talked a lot the last few days. She cares about me the way I care about her."

"Somehow I doubt it," Alex snorted while Kara frowned. "I know her type. She's a self-centered egomaniac and a person as devoted to her as you are is exactly the kind of person she likes to exploit."

"Alex."

"She doesn't care about you, Kara. She doesn't even know you."

"She does know me. Better than I know myself some days. What about all that advice she's given to me? She's helped me through becoming Supergirl more than anyone. I couldn't have done it without her."

Alex blinked. "More than anyone? More than me?"

"I didn't mean it that way, but Alex, I work for you, too now," she said, shaking her head. Y'ou're still my sister, but now you are kind of my coworker, too. Cat's outside all of it and she gets it."

"Gets what?"

"The power and responsibility."

"You think I don't understand responsibility?" Alex asked, incredulously.

"To the government. I have a responsibility to the people of this city."

Alex shook her head. "And you think Cat Grant, former gossip columnist talk show host extraordinaire understands that better than me?"

Kara shook her head. "She takes being the Queen of All Media way more seriously than you can imagine. And it's different with her than it is with you. She just understands what I need to hear. " Alex looked at her skeptically. "You don't know her the way I do," Kara continued before Alex could respond. "She's amazing. This lunch for example. She knew I needed to get away for a minute without me even saying a word. She takes care of me."

Alex shook her head. "What about Supergirl? You can't have a relationship built on lies." Kara flinched and Alex pinched the bridge of her nose. "Kara, you didn't."

"I was with her when the bomb went off yesterday. She knew."

"You've got to be kidding me." Alex shook her head hopelessly. At this rate, she'd give herself a concussion with all the head shaking. "And what you just agreed after J'onn went to all the trouble to help you?"

"What was I supposed to do? I had to save those people, Alex. I didn't really have the time to dissuade her."

"But let me guess you just confirmed it later."

"What was I supposed to do, Alex? And honestly, I wanted to tell her. I want to be with her. I didn't want to start things with a lie. It wouldn't have been right."

Alex sighed and her shoulders slumped. "I have to go, but Kara this conversation isn't over."

"I know. I just wish… you were on my side."

"Kara," Alex said, reaching out and squeezing her shoulder, "I'm always on your side." She pulled on Kara's arm and Kara melted into a hug. "I love you. I just want to protect you and the more people know the harder that gets."

Kara scoffed and pulled back. "You don't have—"

"I know I don't have to. It's not about that." Alex squared her shoulders. "I really have to go, but Kara," she sighed, "if this is really what you want, I'm on board, but I need to have a talk with her."

Kara laughed. "She's already expecting the older sister routine."

Alex's face relaxed and she let out a snort. "Well, that's good because she's getting it. She's also getting the Agent Danvers one as well," Alex said with a stern look.

"As long as it's you and not Hank."

"Didn't warn her about your protective alien Dad?"

Kara grinned and pulled her in again for a tight hug. She put a little more of her strength into it than usual and Alex smacked her shoulder. "I get it! I get it! Let me go." Kara loosened her grip, but not enough for her sister to escape.

"I love you," she said, happily.

"You better."

When Kara returned from her lunch break, a new desk sat across from hers, complete with new computer and a new assistant.

"Um, hi," Kara said, coming around the desk and smiling at the perky young woman with short silver hair. She'd heard about the new trend for girls to dye their hair grey, but she hadn't actually seen someone with the style. It suited the quirky girl.

The girl immediately jumped up and offered her hand. "You must be Kara. I'm Siobhan, Cat Grant's newest assistant," the girl said, surprising Kara with a distinct Irish accent.

"What? When did you get hired?" Kara asked, glancing over at her boss. The woman was leaning back in her chair reading over some paperwork.

"Like an hour ago," she said, widening her eyes. "It was rather strange, but hey new job."

"What happened?" Kara asked.

"My boss was yelling at some lady with her kids for not speaking English. He's not a fan of immigrants." Kara frowned and narrowed her eyes. Siobhan simply shrugged. "I know, right? The hypocrite. Hiring the Irish immigrant. Meh. It was a steady paycheck. So your boss or I guess our boss was having a lunch meal with some asshole that was totally agreeing with my boss. I got sick of it. I mean the lady just wanted directions. I got up and I'm good with languages and told her how to get where she needed to go and basically told my boss to go fuck himself," Siobhan gasped and covered her mouth. "I guess I'll have to work on the mouth. For some reason, it impressed her."

Kara adjusted her glasses and studied the girl in shock. Before she could respond, Cat's voice rang out with the standard, "KIERA." Kara started and moved to answer the call.

"Isn't your name, Kara?" Siobhan asked as she got to the door. Kara nodded absently, before entering the office. Cat sat at her desk with a pair of glasses on the tip of her nose.

"Yes, Miss Grant."

"Get her up to speed as fast as you can."

"She's a bit…"

"Yes, well she seems quite capable. You should have seen the way she stood up to that buffoon. Did she tell you she speaks Farsi?"

Kara looked down. "It just seems awfully fast."

"Relax. I'm not firing you. In fact," Cat said, removing her glasses, "there might be an opening in the art department. You do have an eye for layouts."

Kara's head snapped up. "Really? But, I'd still be working for you."

"But not under my direct supervision."

"Does that make a difference?"

"Enough of one to be less worried about it. It's not even much of a promotion so people can't say nepotism," Cat said, placing her palms on the table. "And it will put you under James' supervision so you'll still be able to come and go easier than you would at a new job."

"That.. that would be great."

"Yes, well. We'll play this by ear. Lucy assured me it was a good move."

"Okay. I need to think about it."

"That's fine," Cat said, putting her glasses back on and looking down at the papers on her desk.

"Did you need me for anything else?" Kara asked.

"No and it looks like tonight's going to be an early night. Apparently, I have a dinner scheduled."

"You do." Kara grinned. She had wondered when Cat would notice that.