(This is just a short chapter to wrap everything up. I'm sorry it's a little abrupt.)

Alex had been back in the city for nearly two months now and it had been surprising, how easy it was to get back into the swing of things. It had started by reestablishing her relationship with Maggie. She moved into Maggie's apartment a week after they were reunited. They easily fell back into their old routine. Their connection seemed even deeper now because of Alex's long absence.

"I thought you were off today." Maggie walked up behind Alex and wrapped her arms around her.

Alex relaxed against her, "Later. I have a meeting with the suits, to review how I've been doing," Alex turned to face Maggie. "You know. The normal jumping through hoops."

While they had agreed to give Alex her job back, only after she had proven, she had better control over her new abilities. Alex had to have bi-weekly meetings with the head honchos of the DEO to prove that she was still worthy of the job. She didn't mind the bureaucracy, she was simply glad to be back at work. It was made even more special by Maggie working beside her.

"Oh yeah, I don't understand why they're still making you do those," Maggie shook her head. "You have proven yourself over and over. You saved that whole building of people just last week."

Alex shrugged, "I don't mind it honestly," she leaned down and kissed Maggie lightly. The very familiar thrill shooting through her body. She would never tire of that feeling, "We have a lunch date with Anne. Don't forget. I will meet the two of you there."

Alex had ended up becoming fast friends with Anne. Anne had quickly proven herself to be an excellent agent and just an overall good person. She had become an unofficial partner to Alex, who asked for her specifically on most of their missions.

"Is she going to bring what's her face?" Maggie's face scrunched up in confusion as she tried to think of Anne's new girlfriend's name.

"Tar'eab," Alex answered simply. She was Anne's first alien girlfriend, and they were absolutely infatuated with each other. "She doesn't mind if you call of Tar, you know."

Maggie nodded, "They're so adorable aren't they."

"They really are. It's a little gross," Alex laughed. Alex hugged Maggie tighter and gave her another kiss, "I need to get going. I will see you later. I love you."

After her meeting, that had lasted an hour longer than she expected, Alex was walking down the street toward where she was to meet Maggie and Anne. She was taking in all the smells around her, which was no longer as overwhelming as it used to be. And she was now able to pinpoint one smell out of the thousands she had in her head. As she got closer to her destination she started to concentrate on just one smell. Maggie.

She can smell the perfume she likes to wear because Alex had bought if for her. She can smell her shampoo she's used since she was a child. She can smell that Maggie is happy. She hasn't smelled fear on Maggie since she came back and it makes Alex breathe a little easier. Knowing that Maggie had been afraid of Alex in any way had been the hardest thing to handle about her situation.

When she walked into the restaurant, Maggie met her gaze as if she had sensed her. She would never get tired of the brilliant smile that always flashed across Maggie's face when they saw each other after even just the shortest time apart. Maggie greeted her with a hug and a kiss when she got to the table, and she was quickly drawn into the conversation.

Later that night, as they did most nights, they had dinner with Kara and Daniel. Tonight, Emma was with them, talking excitedly about a school project that Kara was helping her with. It had been heartwarming watching Kara blossom with her new family. It was easy to see how much she really cared for Daniel and Emma and Alex couldn't keep the smile off her face anytime she saw them together.

The first several weeks she had been back, Kara had barely left her side and Alex hadn't complained, needing that closeness herself. She had thought it not possible, but she felt even closer to Kara now. Now that she knew how easy it could be taken away.

There was a knock on the door, "Oh Je'rell is here," Kara jumped up to go to the door.

Je'rell and his wife had easily become part of the group after she had introduced them to everyone. J'onn had even offered him a job as a liaison with the DEO, his knowledge as an alien and his gifts in the water had proved to be a great asset to the team. Now he was making more money and able to stay home to be with his wife, who was expecting a baby now.

As everyone sat at the table, their small group made much bigger now with their significant others, Alex knew this was family. She felt herself tear up and felt Maggie grab her hand looking at her questioningly. Alex only smiled and shook her head. She leaned forward and whispered in Maggie's ear, "I'm just happy."

Maggie smiled her brilliant smile and pulled her into a kiss, which earned them a lot of teasing from all around. She punched Winn, who happened to be the closest on the arm, making him grunt, and causing everyone else to laugh.

Yeah, it was good to be home.

The End