Maggie understood enough about the situation to know that it was bad. Alex had tried to tell her the whole story, but she was tired and drunk and she fell apart everytime she got to the part about Jeremiah betraying them. Maggie nodded, repeatedly told her girlfriend it was all going to be okay and held her as she cried. Sometime during the evening, Maggie successfully moved Alex into her bed. She didn't know how long it took for her to finally fall asleep, but it happened eventually. Maggie waited for a little longer, stroking her girlfriend's hair, afraid that if she'd remove her hand Alex would wake up. When she was sure her girlfriend was fast asleep, Maggie got up as quietly as she could, crept out of the bedroom and left the apartment.

Running down three flights of stairs, she walked out of the building. The cold winter air hit her as she walked to her car. One thing Alex had told her that night was about her converstation with Kara. It sounded to Maggie as if Alex had told her sister she didn't belong in the family and although Maggie knew it was a stupid thing said in an argument and Alex didn't mean it, she also knew it hurt Kara. Without even seeing her, she knew. She knew Kara sometimes felt like she didn't belong and for her own sister to say something like that must have made her feel really scared. Every time she feels like that she goes to Alex and Maggie was perfectly aware that her girlfriend couldn't be there for her little sister right now. So Maggie had to take over.

It was a 10 minute drive to Kara's apartment. During those minutes, Maggie tried to think of every possible state she could find the younger Danvers in once she walked through the door of her apartment. It only made her feel anxious because she hadn't really spent time with her alone and wasn't sure what she would say to her. Walking up the stairs that lead to the girl's flat, Maggie thought about turing around. But she kept going and found herself knocking on Kara's door two minutes later.

"Come in," she heard the girl say. Maggie smiled. Normal people didn't leave their door unlocked at 11 o'clock in the evening. But Kara obviously wasn't normal. Nor was she a person, for the matter. Maggie opened the door and walked into the flat. Kara was lying on the couch and watching an 80's sitcom on TV. She turned around and looked shocked when she saw Maggie.

"Hey," she said, sitting up and muting the TV, "what's up?"

"I just came to see if you're okay," Maggie replied, sitting next to Kara on the couch. Now that she had a clear view of the girl, she made note of her glassy eyes and red cheeks.

"I'm fine," Kara said, avoiding Maggie's concerned

gaze. Maggie couldn't help but smile despite the seriousness of the situation. She saw so much of Kara in Alex. "Did you speak to Alex?" she asked.

"Yeah," Maggie replied simply. When Kara looked down again and nodded, Maggie reached out to touch her shoulder.

"She didn't mean what she said to you." Maggie was careful with her words because she knew she was voicing Kara's concerns.

"I know that," Kara replied quietly. Of course she knew. Deep down, she knew. But that didn't mean it didn't hurt her.

"She loves you more than you know," Maggie said. Kara nodded, tears finally falling from her eyes. She tried so hard to be strong but Maggie's concerned gaze and her calming words caused her to break.

"I'm sorry," she sniffed, wiping her eyes. "It was such a horrible feeling. I always felt like I didn't belong but when she said it I-," the words came tumbling out of her mouth and if Maggie hadn't stopped her, they might have gone on for ever.

"I know," Maggie soothed her. Instinctively, Maggie reached out her arms. Without thinking twice, Kara accepted the offer and allowed herself to fall apart in Maggie's strong arms. Maggie was a little surprised at the level of intimacy the girl was comfortable with but she soon leaned back on the couch, letting the girl cry.

"I-d-don't-," Kara stuttered, gasping as she tried to calm her breathing.

"Shhh, don't speak. It's okay," Maggie soothed. She was surprised how natural she felt comforting the girl.

"I want to go home," Kara cried harder. Maggie's heart sunk.

"This is your home, Kara. Here. With us," she said, suddenly feeling a little scared. Kara shook her head frantically, pulling herself out of Maggie's embrace.

"It isn't!" she screamed, her breathing much faster and irregular. "Alex said I don't belong here." Maggie's eyes were wide with terror. She watched the girl grip the side of the couch as she struggled to take a breath.

"Kara, come on, breath," Maggie said, trying to stop her voice from shaking. She moved closer to the girl and grabbed her shoulders. Locking eyes with Maggie, Kara was once again calmed by the concern and took a shaky breath. Maggie sighed a breath of relief.

"I'm sorry," was the first thing she said.

"There's nothing to be sorry about," Maggie assured her.

"I blew out my powers," Kara sniffed. "After I saved the train."

"That's okay, it might be because of all the emotions you're feeling, right?" Maggie asked, stroking Kara's hair. Kara nodded, leaning her head on Maggie's shoulder. "Do you want to sleep?" Kara quickly shook her head.

"Please don't go," she said quietly.

"I'm not leaving," Maggie replied firmly. "But how about I take you to Alex's apartment? Then tomorrow we can go to the DEO together." Kara looked at Maggie, hesitant at first. Then she nodded. Maggie smiled and helped Kara to her feet. She could tell she was exhausted, not used to being human.

Arriving at the apartment, Maggie was relieved that Alex hadn't woken up yet. She quietly took out a pillow and a blanket from the closet in the hall and put them on the couch for Kara. As the girl settled down, Maggie kneeled down next to her.

"You belong here with us. Don't ever think you don't," she said, urging Kara to believe the words. Kara sighed but nodded.

"Thank you," she whispered.

"Any time, Little Danvers," Maggie replied, ready to get up. But Kara grabbed her hand before she could stand.

"You too, Maggie."

"What?"

"Alex loves you more than you know," Kara replied softly and smiled. Maggie smiled. She hesitated before moving closer and kissing the girl's forehead.

"Good night," she said before getting up.

"Night," Kara replied.

"You're okay, right?" Maggie asked, needing reassurance. Kara nodded and smiled, watching Maggie disappearing into her sister's room. She was afraid of waking up in the morning and having to face Alex but she knew it was going to be okay. Because her sister loved her.