Supergirl (2015–…): Season 5, Episode 1 - Event Horizon - full transcript
Previously on Supergirl...
Now, it is time, you avenge yourself
against the brother who wronged you.
- You.
- Sorry, not sorry.
Can you believe the fourth
estate saved the day?
Kara Danvers is Supergirl.
Your friends have been lying to you.
Damn it. The brakes.
Help us! Help!
Thanks, Supergirl.
When I grow up,
I wanna be just like you.
Oh, that's easy, you just have
to fight for what's right
and always tell the truth.
Always tell the truth, that's rich.
Ms. Luthor,
is everything all right?
Why so formal?
I thought we were best friends.
Kara.
- You know?
- Know what?
That you're a hypocrite who's
been lying to me for years?
No, Lena, I didn't...
Terminate.
Virtual reality simulation terminated.
May I ask you something, Ms. Luthor?
Yes, Hope.
These simulations you've been
running in virtual reality.
My calculations show it's possible
they can be achieved
in the real world.
Are you offering
to help me kill Supergirl?
Yes. Would you like me to facilitate?
I appreciate the offer, Hope.
You grow more intelligent
and capable by the day.
And your assistance comes without
ambition, drama, or ego.
- That's why you built me.
- Precisely.
Because I trust in technology,
not people.
People are governed by feelings.
Anger, hurt, sadness,
and I'm guilty of that too.
That's why I engage
in these simulations,
to excise these emotions.
I'm not a villain.
I don't want to kill Supergirl,
I just want her to experience
the same hurt she inflicted on me.
And soon enough she will.
_
- Pardon me.
- Whoa!
Thought I was gonna be late,
but looks like I turned up
just at the right time.
What is going on with these people?
- They're completely oblivious.
- By their silver eyes,
I would say that
they were Slattorians.
A race of aliens I came across
during an investigation.
Oh, your PI powers of deduction
are failing you, J'onn J'onzz.
The silver eyes
are courtesy of Obsidian North.
Isn't that the company
you're working for, Kelly?
Today is my official first day.
Those are augmented
reality contact lenses
that we're beta testing.
The people with the silver eyes
that are staring at the void
above the cashier?
They're actually
looking at a virtual menu.
I'll show you.
So when you wear the contact lenses,
you're linked to tons of people
on a social media platform,
and they can connect
without saying a word.
Kind of like you and me.
You guys are so cute.
But those contact lenses creep me out.
Just call me when you can
register to vote
with a gesture.
'Cause, look, there's about
to be a special election,
and did you know that
voter registration is down?
People don't wanna pay attention
to what's happening in the real world.
Yeah, but, you know, some
good things have happened
since your article came out
and took down President Baker,
exposed Lex Luthor.
And somebody...
is being presented
with a Pulitzer tomorrow
'cause you're the one
that helped make it happen.
It does feel good
to have my work recognized,
but I just thought
after Baker was ousted,
more people would be hungry
and ready to fight for social change.
And now it just seems like
everyone's hiding behind
their gadgets.
Technology does
a lot of good too, Kara.
In my new job, I am going to be
using Obsidian's VR tech
to heal the brains
of dementia and PTSD patients.
Touche. I'm a curmudgeon.
Your new job sounds amazing,
and I'm so glad we're working
in the same building.
Big Belly Burger lunches.
Ooh, look at
the time. I gotta fly, guys.
I'm teaching a Tai Chi class
to a group of kids.
Oh, that's wonderful, J'onn.
Yeah, I'm living
with clarity and purpose.
- It's gonna be great.
- You know what would not be great
is me being late for my first day.
- No.
- Okay, I gotta run, bye.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hey, how did it go
with Lena last night?
I mean, I'm dying to hear.
Oh, no, I know that face.
Are you ser... You didn't say
anything? You didn't tell her?
It's not my fault, I had to
take the dog to the vet.
You don't have a dog, Kara.
My neighbor's dog. Mrs. Stein.
- Oh, come on.
- She needed my help.
You have to tell Lena
that you're Supergirl,
- but...
- When I told you to hold off,
I just meant for one night.
But there's been so much going on.
I'm covering the special election,
and with the dog, and I'm helping you
recover all those prisoners
from the DEO desert facility.
And the DEO and I
very much appreciate that.
But you're doing all
these other things
when there's just one thing
that you need to do.
I know.
I've just put it off for so long,
and now...
I'm being given an award
for my tireless pursuit of the truth,
and I'm a liar.
- I'm terrible.
- You're not terrible.
You're just scared.
I am so scared.
I'm so scared that she's never
gonna forgive me, Alex.
I mean what kind of person
lies to their best friend
for this long?
Look, I...
have told you a gazillion times,
you are the bravest person
that I know.
Okay? So, be brave and tell her.
You're right.
Yeah, we're having lunch today,
- I'll tell her today.
- Good.
I believe in you.
- No, Hannibal Lecter, he eats people.
- Miranda Priestly.
Miranda Priestly? Are you serious?
I'm as serious as the pursed
lips of Miranda Priestly.
Okay, good, you guys can
help me prove a point.
Who is is the greatest
movie villain of all time?
- Voldemort.
- Hans Gruber.
Impressively unhelpful.
Well, I guess you'll just have
to accept that I'm right.
Hmm. This Earth custom
that the girlfriend is always right
is illogical and frustrating,
but I can assimilate.
Are you ready for work, Agent Dox?
- Right beside you, Director Danvers.
- Great.
- Bye, Brainy.
- Bye, Nia.
Oh.
Sorry.
- Let's go, Nia.
- Let's go.
Now, listen, guys, I don't care
if it's 500 or 5,000 words,
the most important thing
that we can do
is to report everything
that we can find on each candidate.
That way our readers
can make an informed decision.
And if you dive deep, maybe you too
can win a Pulitzer.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Hello, uh, can I help you?
Not unless you brought a light meter.
This office is in dire need
of solar window treatments.
I'm sorry, who are you?
Oh, my God, I am so rude.
Andrea Rojas. And you?
Kara Danvers.
Kara? Such a pleasure.
- I'm a big fan.
- Oh, that's very kind of you.
And did you say Rojas,
as in Obsidian North?
The one and only.
Right, uh, well, I'm sorry, Ms. Rojas,
I think the elevator dropped
you off on the wrong floor.
Obsidian's one down.
Oh, my goodness.
Lena didn't tell you, did she?
- Didn't tell her what?
- James Olsen.
I am glad you're here.
I'm a big admirer of yours.
So don't think for one moment that
I won't find a place for you here.
Find a place for me here?
I bought CatCo.
Actually, I bought the whole building,
but CatCo is the major acquisition.
And I'm taking over
as editor-in-chief.
Welcome to the Lost World
of Krypton exhibit.
Go ahead, take a look.
Now, many of these items
were generously donated
by Supergirl and Superman,
including the pod that Superman
flew to Earth in as a baby.
Isn't that cool?
Okay, now who wants to experience
the Phantom Zone?
Where time does not pass?
Okay, come on, everybody, follow me.
Hey, kiddo.
Hey, come on and join us.
What are you doing?
What?
Kara.
Finally. It's been ages.
Hey, is everything okay at CatCo?
I have six missed calls from James.
Actually...
Andrea Rojas showed up in his office
about a half an hour ago
saying she bought CatCo?
- Why would she do that?
- Oh, thank God.
I told James and Nia there
must have been a huge mistake.
It's not a mistake, Kara, I...
sold CatCo to Andrea.
She wasn't supposed
to show up till tomorrow
after you and I had had lunch.
You sold CatCo
without telling any of us?
To be honest, Kara,
I only bought the company
because I knew how
much it meant to you,
and it's frankly left me
strapped for capital,
which I desperately
need for a new venture
that I'm working on.
When Andrea called, it was just
too good of an offer to pass up.
I... I had no idea...
- I completely understand.
- Andrea and I go way back.
I mean, since boarding school.
And she is a brilliant business woman.
I would not have sold her CatCo if I
didn't think she would do a great job.
Oh, of course.
Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
I was a coward.
And I hope that you don't feel like
I made you out to be
too much of a fool
by keeping you in the dark.
- No.
- You're my best friend,
and here I go, once again
proving that you are
more virtuous than I am.
But I never did purport to be a saint.
I've ordered some lunch in.
It should be arriving soon.
Why don't you fill me in?
I mean, how are you?
- How have you been?
- Oh, I've, um...
You know what,
actually there is something
I wanna talk to you about, I...
Kara, there's
an incident at the museum,
- can you get there?
- You know what, Lena?
I'm so sorry, a huge source
for one of my articles
is trying to meet,
he's impossible to pin down,
I got... I have to run.
- I'm sorry.
- I'll just see you tomorrow
- at the Pulitzer party.
- Right, yeah.
Well, this is new and terrible.
Where's an asteroid when you need one?
Ew.
Alex said you might need my help.
Let's get the dino.
J'onn, J'onn, hey, hey.
Can you hear me?
I've never experienced
anything like it.
That T. rex must've caused
some kind of psychic paralysis.
Any intel on the dinosaur?
A shapeshifter.
- White Martian?
- No, I would've known.
I'm guessing this alien
didn't want just another ride.
Kryptonian pods use antimatter
to propel them through space,
and I know it's a long shot, but...
can the engine be used...
To make a bomb?
It would require great skill
and enormous resources.
But it is possible.
- How destructive?
- Strong enough to destroy
all life across three solar systems.
Oh, well...
We face an even graver problem,
Supergirl's cape has been destroyed.
Oh, yes, uh...
I totally forgot about
the risk to life
across three solar systems.
This is no time for sarcasm,
however dry or well-crafted.
Supergirl's cape is uniquely
suited for the needs
of high-speed superhero maneuvers.
And believe me, when a Farfarmniflatch
is pursuing you across the poisonous
prison pits of Takron-Galtos,
you will wish
for those heady days of old
when your cape allowed you for
an easy sharp right turn.
Oh, yes.
I...
I shall repair your cape.
And we will forget this sartorial
disaster ever occurred.
We'll get whoever's behind this.
My father runs Obsidian
headquarters in Buenos Aires.
He's consumed with
the space colonization rivalry
with Uncle Elon.
- Musk?
- Mmm-hmm. Which works in my favor
because Dad turned the entire
virtual and augmented
reality business over to me.
This is our VR gym,
where our VIP customers
can scale El Capitan from
the safety of our office.
Or if they're like me,
they can do a couple
of half-baked crunches
on the Sao Paulo beach...
...while scrolling through Instagram
on their phones.
Here's our new medical wing.
I am so excited for this
opportunity, Ms. Rojas.
As you should be.
This is a special moment in time.
I'm determined to have Obsidian
tech in every household
within the year.
Well, my worlds are colliding.
- Lena.
- I see you have a good eye for staffing.
Well, you know I only
do business with the best.
Are you enjoying
the contacts I gave you?
Could we talk privately?
- We had a deal.
- That's right.
CatCo Worldwide Media
for $1.3 billion.
A little more than my board
thought it was worth,
but I'm a softie
for an old friend in need.
I'm talking about the deal to keep the
CatCo sale secret until tomorrow.
Instead you're upstairs
measuring the drapes.
Well, I'm sorry
I ruffled your feathers.
I didn't think a few hours
would make a difference.
Look...
I want us to start off
on the right foot here.
CatCo isn't the end all of
what we can offer each other.
I agree.
If we are to have
a relationship again,
and I ask you not to disclose
something for 24 hours,
I expect you to take me at my word.
Everything I do has a purpose.
- Understood.
- Just no more surprises.
And that big story you promised me,
the one that would draw
every eyeball in the world
to CatCo's website?
So long your hands
were kept clean of it.
You'll get it tomorrow night
at 9:00 p.m. as promised.
I keep my word.
This room, look at this room.
It's practically
overflowing with talent.
Journalism's best and brightest.
And tomorrow, we'll be joined by
the renowned William Day.
- From The Times of London?
- Yes.
Because as stacked as we are already,
we can always be bigger.
We can always be stronger.
We can always be better.
And together,
we're gonna create a
world-class news organization
that drives consumer
cross-platform engagement.
I'm sorry, uh...
- consumer cross-platform...
- Engagement.
Eyeballs, revenue,
we're gonna take your
already-brilliant work
and we are gonna sharpen it
until it's deadly,
and we're gonna monetize it.
With all due respect, Ms. Rojas,
we don't allow revenue
to drive editorial decisions here.
And it shows.
You've been running the ship, James.
How's subscribership?
It's down.
Who wants that?
When Ms. Danvers won the Pulitzer,
readership tanked.
It gives a certain kind
of impression that
the paper is pedantic,
it's heavy, it's dull, like homework.
That's insane.
No, Kara...
what's insane is branding a company
in a way that causes people
to click away from the site.
The news is not about clicks.
Everything is about clicks.
From Fortune 500 companies
selling their wares
to a new mom
posting her child's birthday,
today the measure
of worth is on a click.
To survive, CatCo needs to pivot.
Attention spans have plummeted
along with revenues.
Readers want watercooler news
that's just fun to read
and just as easy to digest.
That, um...
I'm pretty sure I can speak
for everybody in the room
when I say that
if that is the kind of content
that you wanna create here,
we will walk.
This is not what we signed up for.
But it literally is.
You're all on a brand-new,
three-year contract.
If you're not interested in helping
me drive CatCo into the future,
you are more than welcome
to side roll out of the car,
just as I am welcome
to exercise your non-compete clauses.
I'd hate to see such talent
be driven permanently
from the business.
But if your heart isn't in it,
let me know.
Well, that's it.
Cheers to the future.
Kara, we found Superman's pod.
Jeez.
You were right, Brainy,
this cape damage
is terrible for aerodynamics.
I keep keeling over to the right,
I almost landed in a lake.
Well, fear not, I am deeply
engaged in finding a solution.
And yet, that is
the least of our problems.
The DEO just picked up
a massive energy signature,
and it's not a bomb like we thought.
It's a homemade
Phantom Zone projector.
Whoever built this seems to have been
stealing rare, high-security
materials for weeks
from various armories, laboratories,
and government agencies.
But not from us.
The pod's antimatter engine was
the final piece of the puzzle.
So they've spent weeks building
a Phantom Zone projector,
turned it on,
and just left it on the ground?
It's almost as if
they wanted us to find it.
Only question is, why?
Trap.
There is no hiding from Midnight...
...murderer of multitudes.
I'm Kara Zor-El.
My mother put many prisoners
in the Phantom Zone,
I assume you're here for me.
But don't take your fury out
on this planet
just because she locked you up.
Your mother didn't lock her up.
- I did.
- J'onn J'onzz.
Those are energy voids.
They destroy everything they touch.
Can you phase through them?
I'll try.
Supergirl, the projector.
She's gone.
She'll be back.
No, one knows who Midnight is.
What planet she's from.
One day she just appeared on Mars
to fight alongside the White Martians.
- But why?
- Because she's fueled by death.
And the White Martians were quite
happy to let her loose on my people.
How did you defeat her?
I can't remember.
You're still recovering from
the psychic trauma
you experienced at the museum.
It could affect your memory.
This feels personal, J'onn.
Manchester Black spent a year
launching personal attacks against me.
If I can survive him,
I can survive anything.
We still have to find Midnight.
And we don't know who
brought her here or why.
The good news is, a battle like
that must have depleted her powers.
I think we bought ourselves
up to 24 hours
before she's able to attack again.
Well, good, I'll circle the country
and see if I can find her
while she's still weak.
J'onn, can you shapeshift
and accept my award tonight?
Oh, yes, please,
it's great fun to watch you do that.
Kara, no.
You are accepting that award.
And we're all gonna be there to watch.
We'll find Midnight,
and we're gonna face her
the same exact way
that we face everything else.
Together.
This is nice, you in my office.
Well, I'm not so sure if I
actually have an office anymore.
Yeah, I ran into Kara in the elevator,
and I had to tell her
I couldn't join her crusade
against my new boss
on my second day.
Yeah.
I'll support whatever you guys
decide to do.
Just mostly in the abstract.
I'm just really proud of the company
that we built over the last few years.
It's a strong, serious,
hard-hitting news organization
that actually affects people's lives.
Whatever this vision
Andrea has for CatCo,
I don't recognize it.
And I don't think
I can play that game.
Then don't.
What do you mean?
CatCo and journalism
isn't all that you are.
You started helping people
long before Dad put that
camera in your hand.
And look, I know that
you think that you have to
muscle your way through everything.
But, for once, just take a step back
and ask...
"What does James Olsen want?"
- You wanted to see me?
- Kara.
I believe you're familiar
with William Day.
Yes. Yes.
Uh, by reputation.
I'm a big fan of your work.
Your expose on eminent domain
in Hart-el-pool, it was brilliant.
It's Hartlepool.
I totally agree.
Solar window treatments
are the way to go.
Kara, I asked William to take
a look at the few articles
James said we're ready to post.
Your piece on the governor's
proposed water tax
is very thoroughly researched.
I asked William to rewrite it.
You buried the lede
in the fourth paragraph,
obscured emotion with unneeded
facts and back story.
Overloaded it with unnecessary detail.
That story laid out everything
going on with the issue.
Cutting out facts,
not disclosing every side,
that puts inherent bias in the piece.
Every story has inherent bias,
to some extent.
I would think you
of all people would agree with me.
Your reporting is comprehensive
and in-depth.
When I wrote for The Times,
I wrote stories the way
The Times wanted them.
Did the same for Le Monde, in
French no less. The Mail, however,
- I wrote tabloid stock.
- Kara,
if you're having trouble
with the style I'm looking for,
William can always rewrite you.
I don't mind, as long as
I get a shared byline.
Of course.
You can't just take over
a storied news outlet
and turn it into
a pandering clickbait tabloid.
Actually, I can...
And here's where you
threaten me if I quit,
- you'll block me from the whole profession.
- Correct.
- Mmm-hmm.
- And I'm not gonna fire you.
Well, I'm not leaving journalism,
so if I stay here, you
should get used to the fact
that I will be reporting what I want
and writing it the way I want to.
I will try to be shorter,
because I am flexible.
But I will fight you
every time on every story
to make sure it is told
the way it deserves to be told.
I will not tolerate
being rewritten by him,
and I will not allow
my voice to be silenced.
I never had any intention
of silencing you, Kara.
- I'm glad we worked that out.
- Good for me.
Good.
And then I just went off on Andrea.
I told her how I really feel
about her new vision for CatCo,
and I told her what
I will and will not tolerate,
and I did it
all in front of the new guy.
Good for you.
Yeah, I mean, I can stand
up in front of my new boss,
but with Lena, when it comes
to telling her the truth,
I'm just frozen.
Why can't I do it?
Look, I know I've been hard on you.
But you know what?
Tonight, this is your night.
So I am giving you permission
to stop beating yourself up
and enjoy it, okay?
You can worry about
telling Lena another time.
I guess you're right.
Smile.
- Hey.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Congratulations, Kara.
Thank you.
Do you mind if I steal your
sister away for a dance?
No, of course. She loves dancing.
- I am terrible.
- Excuse me.
Kara, I brought you a gift
to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Oh, Brainy, that is so sweet of you.
You didn't have to do that.
I'm so excited.
Behold.
It's a microscopic motion activator.
Oh, did you forget it?
It is simply too small
to be perceived,
but don't be fooled,
for this miniscule device
contains multitudes.
More specifically,
your new super suit.
Brainy, I thought you were
just fixing my cape.
Well, give an artist a canvas,
if you'll allow me.
Well, um, can I... Don't break them.
Now, please take care
when removing your glasses in public,
for the next time you whip those off,
your new suit will materialize.
Or dematerialize, as needed.
Lena.
What are you doing back here?
Okay, you caught me.
It was supposed to be a surprise,
but I'm the one
who's gonna introduce you.
I couldn't miss an opportunity
to tell the world
how wonderful you are.
No, no, I...
Lena, I can't let you do this,
- I don't deserve it.
- Are you kidding me?
Me more than anyone knows
how much you deserve it.
I saw how you risked your
life to expose Lex's crimes.
I'm Supergirl.
I've always been Supergirl.
I should've told you
so long ago, I know that.
But I just kept making excuses
because you've been hurt so many times
and...
I convinced myself
that I was protecting you.
And then one day,
you were so angry with me,
with Supergirl.
But you still loved Kara.
I just kept thinking...
if I could be Kara, just Kara...
that I could keep you as a friend.
I was selfish and scared,
and I didn't wanna lose you,
so I kept pretending,
and I never stopped.
Every time I kept my secret
from you, I wasn't...
protecting you, I was hurting you,
just like everyone else,
and I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry.
Please say something.
Ms. Luthor, you're on in two minutes.
Lena...
Okay.
Ms. Luthor, it's almost 9:00 p.m.
Should I upload
the file to CatCo's servers?
Ms. Luthor?
The world is full of liars.
People who hide things from us.
People who manipulate and control us.
I should know.
Some of the best liars in the world
are members of my own family.
But in my life,
there was someone
who always reminded me
that truth was the better way.
And she is the person we are
here tonight to celebrate.
Kara Danvers.
The truth isn't easy.
It's certainly not
for the faint of heart.
But it is something
that Kara, as a journalist,
has pursued relentlessly every day.
And because she's so good at it,
she makes it look easy.
We sometimes forget
that she's just like us.
But forging a path to the truth
isn't a piece of cake.
It's more like climbing a mountain.
It's arduous and painful at times,
and, just like us,
Kara can sometimes slip.
But she always gets back up
and pulls through in the end.
And we're always
better for her efforts.
So, thank you, Kara, for reminding us
that the truth is important.
Even when it's not
always easy to accept.
Agent Dox, we have an update.
Kara.
You will always be my best friend.
I just received an alert from the DEO.
Midnight is fully charged
and on the move.
- Where is she?
- Here.
J'onn, lead her
away from the civilians.
We'll follow.
I guess that's your cue.
Supergirl.
Pants.
How do you guys change so fast?
Well, that's not great.
What is she doing?
She's creating a black hole.
Brainy, if I solar flare,
can I shut that down?
Gravitational power
comes from the core.
We'd have to go inside
the void to do that.
But why do things the hard way?
J'onn.
J'onn!
Guess we're doing things the hard way.
No, no, no, you cannot rescue
J'onn from the event horizon
and destroy the void.
The odds are...
We can't let bad odds or
whatever it is we're afraid of
stop us from doing
what we know is right.
Supergirl, no.
We shouldn't both die in here.
We won't.
See?
Piece of cake.
And you're sure
the server didn't go down?
Because I was waiting on
a file that didn't come in.
Well, check it again.
Thought you were supposed
to be the tech expert.
There you are.
You were at the party
when that big, weird hole opened, no?
Where are the photos?
I believe Dardine at extension
506 has what you need.
I got nothing.
Now, I can go into a whole diatribe
about why that is, but I
know you like to keep things
short and sweet, so...
I quit.
Are you sure about that?
Mmm-hmm.
You'll never work
as a journalist again.
That's part of the adventure.
Okay, no, Kelly,
you need to settle something
for us once and for all.
Mmm.
Who is the greatest
movie villain of all time?
Oh, that's easy.
Hans Gruber.
- Oh, my heart.
- What...
Yes. Told you.
Mmm.
- Bye, guys.
- Bye.
See you tomorrow.
Uh...
Okay.
We need to talk about this.
We've been together
or something like together
for almost a month.
- Almost.
- And...
we still never get past
a firm handshake.
I...
I just need to know
what you're comfortable with.
Because I get the feeling
that maybe you haven't...
done this before.
Which is fine if you haven't,
- I totally understand that...
- You thought that...
- Are you?
- No.
- Oh.
- I've had plenty of romantic experience.
- I mean, a lot, actually.
- Oh, okay.
Truth is...
you are the first person
I have ever loved.
- Brainy.
- You want to know why
I find Miranda Priestly so terrifying?
It's because she's cold,
she's uncaring,
she betrays the people
she cares about the most.
And last month at Lex Luthor's camp,
that is exactly how
I behaved toward you.
- Brainy.
- Even though I love you,
I hurt you.
If I've kept my distance,
it's because I find myself
wondering how could
I ever let my guard down
- with you again, I...
- Querl Dox,
I know you.
That person who left me
at the camp wasn't you.
You are caring,
and selfless,
and good.
I want to be the person
you let your guard down with.
I want you to be able to...
fully be yourself with me.
Do you want that too?
More than anything.
Then kiss me?
Uh...
Are you lost?
No, J'onn J'onzz.
I'm exactly where I should be.
You're the shapeshifter
that released Midnight.
What do you want from me?
To be punished for your crimes.
You may have defeated
Midnight, but I'll make sure
you get what you deserve.
Why? Who are you?
Don't pretend you don't recognize me.
Brother.
I have no brother.
Lies.
You and Father are more evil
than even I knew,
but justice will prevail.
I will do to you as you did to me.
You say you're my brother...
Prove it!
Lena, I can't tell you
how much it means to me
that you were there tonight,
that you're even willing
to talk to me at all.
Thank you for telling me the truth,
but, Kara,
things can't be like they were before.
Do you understand? There can
be no more secrets between us,
- I have to be in on everything.
- You will be.
That's actually why I'm here.
You know everything now.
And if you ever need me,
all you have to do is call.
The file was ready to upload.
Why didn't you send it,
exposing Supergirl's
identity to the world?
Did you forgive Kara Danvers?
She betrayed me.
It broke my heart.
I could never forgive her.
- Then I don't understand.
- How could you?
You're not a Luthor.
We're scorpions.
When someone betrays us, we sting.
But I have a calling, Hope,
and it's to fix mankind.
I never thought Supergirl
would tell me who she was,
but now that she has,
I have an opportunity,
and I can use Supergirl
to achieve my ends.
That is easier to do if she
believes there is trust.
Load the simulation.
Yes, Ms. Luthor.
Now, it is time, you avenge yourself
against the brother who wronged you.
- You.
- Sorry, not sorry.
Can you believe the fourth
estate saved the day?
Kara Danvers is Supergirl.
Your friends have been lying to you.
Damn it. The brakes.
Help us! Help!
Thanks, Supergirl.
When I grow up,
I wanna be just like you.
Oh, that's easy, you just have
to fight for what's right
and always tell the truth.
Always tell the truth, that's rich.
Ms. Luthor,
is everything all right?
Why so formal?
I thought we were best friends.
Kara.
- You know?
- Know what?
That you're a hypocrite who's
been lying to me for years?
No, Lena, I didn't...
Terminate.
Virtual reality simulation terminated.
May I ask you something, Ms. Luthor?
Yes, Hope.
These simulations you've been
running in virtual reality.
My calculations show it's possible
they can be achieved
in the real world.
Are you offering
to help me kill Supergirl?
Yes. Would you like me to facilitate?
I appreciate the offer, Hope.
You grow more intelligent
and capable by the day.
And your assistance comes without
ambition, drama, or ego.
- That's why you built me.
- Precisely.
Because I trust in technology,
not people.
People are governed by feelings.
Anger, hurt, sadness,
and I'm guilty of that too.
That's why I engage
in these simulations,
to excise these emotions.
I'm not a villain.
I don't want to kill Supergirl,
I just want her to experience
the same hurt she inflicted on me.
And soon enough she will.
_
- Pardon me.
- Whoa!
Thought I was gonna be late,
but looks like I turned up
just at the right time.
What is going on with these people?
- They're completely oblivious.
- By their silver eyes,
I would say that
they were Slattorians.
A race of aliens I came across
during an investigation.
Oh, your PI powers of deduction
are failing you, J'onn J'onzz.
The silver eyes
are courtesy of Obsidian North.
Isn't that the company
you're working for, Kelly?
Today is my official first day.
Those are augmented
reality contact lenses
that we're beta testing.
The people with the silver eyes
that are staring at the void
above the cashier?
They're actually
looking at a virtual menu.
I'll show you.
So when you wear the contact lenses,
you're linked to tons of people
on a social media platform,
and they can connect
without saying a word.
Kind of like you and me.
You guys are so cute.
But those contact lenses creep me out.
Just call me when you can
register to vote
with a gesture.
'Cause, look, there's about
to be a special election,
and did you know that
voter registration is down?
People don't wanna pay attention
to what's happening in the real world.
Yeah, but, you know, some
good things have happened
since your article came out
and took down President Baker,
exposed Lex Luthor.
And somebody...
is being presented
with a Pulitzer tomorrow
'cause you're the one
that helped make it happen.
It does feel good
to have my work recognized,
but I just thought
after Baker was ousted,
more people would be hungry
and ready to fight for social change.
And now it just seems like
everyone's hiding behind
their gadgets.
Technology does
a lot of good too, Kara.
In my new job, I am going to be
using Obsidian's VR tech
to heal the brains
of dementia and PTSD patients.
Touche. I'm a curmudgeon.
Your new job sounds amazing,
and I'm so glad we're working
in the same building.
Big Belly Burger lunches.
Ooh, look at
the time. I gotta fly, guys.
I'm teaching a Tai Chi class
to a group of kids.
Oh, that's wonderful, J'onn.
Yeah, I'm living
with clarity and purpose.
- It's gonna be great.
- You know what would not be great
is me being late for my first day.
- No.
- Okay, I gotta run, bye.
- Bye.
- Bye.
Hey, how did it go
with Lena last night?
I mean, I'm dying to hear.
Oh, no, I know that face.
Are you ser... You didn't say
anything? You didn't tell her?
It's not my fault, I had to
take the dog to the vet.
You don't have a dog, Kara.
My neighbor's dog. Mrs. Stein.
- Oh, come on.
- She needed my help.
You have to tell Lena
that you're Supergirl,
- but...
- When I told you to hold off,
I just meant for one night.
But there's been so much going on.
I'm covering the special election,
and with the dog, and I'm helping you
recover all those prisoners
from the DEO desert facility.
And the DEO and I
very much appreciate that.
But you're doing all
these other things
when there's just one thing
that you need to do.
I know.
I've just put it off for so long,
and now...
I'm being given an award
for my tireless pursuit of the truth,
and I'm a liar.
- I'm terrible.
- You're not terrible.
You're just scared.
I am so scared.
I'm so scared that she's never
gonna forgive me, Alex.
I mean what kind of person
lies to their best friend
for this long?
Look, I...
have told you a gazillion times,
you are the bravest person
that I know.
Okay? So, be brave and tell her.
You're right.
Yeah, we're having lunch today,
- I'll tell her today.
- Good.
I believe in you.
- No, Hannibal Lecter, he eats people.
- Miranda Priestly.
Miranda Priestly? Are you serious?
I'm as serious as the pursed
lips of Miranda Priestly.
Okay, good, you guys can
help me prove a point.
Who is is the greatest
movie villain of all time?
- Voldemort.
- Hans Gruber.
Impressively unhelpful.
Well, I guess you'll just have
to accept that I'm right.
Hmm. This Earth custom
that the girlfriend is always right
is illogical and frustrating,
but I can assimilate.
Are you ready for work, Agent Dox?
- Right beside you, Director Danvers.
- Great.
- Bye, Brainy.
- Bye, Nia.
Oh.
Sorry.
- Let's go, Nia.
- Let's go.
Now, listen, guys, I don't care
if it's 500 or 5,000 words,
the most important thing
that we can do
is to report everything
that we can find on each candidate.
That way our readers
can make an informed decision.
And if you dive deep, maybe you too
can win a Pulitzer.
- Hi.
- Hi.
Hello, uh, can I help you?
Not unless you brought a light meter.
This office is in dire need
of solar window treatments.
I'm sorry, who are you?
Oh, my God, I am so rude.
Andrea Rojas. And you?
Kara Danvers.
Kara? Such a pleasure.
- I'm a big fan.
- Oh, that's very kind of you.
And did you say Rojas,
as in Obsidian North?
The one and only.
Right, uh, well, I'm sorry, Ms. Rojas,
I think the elevator dropped
you off on the wrong floor.
Obsidian's one down.
Oh, my goodness.
Lena didn't tell you, did she?
- Didn't tell her what?
- James Olsen.
I am glad you're here.
I'm a big admirer of yours.
So don't think for one moment that
I won't find a place for you here.
Find a place for me here?
I bought CatCo.
Actually, I bought the whole building,
but CatCo is the major acquisition.
And I'm taking over
as editor-in-chief.
Welcome to the Lost World
of Krypton exhibit.
Go ahead, take a look.
Now, many of these items
were generously donated
by Supergirl and Superman,
including the pod that Superman
flew to Earth in as a baby.
Isn't that cool?
Okay, now who wants to experience
the Phantom Zone?
Where time does not pass?
Okay, come on, everybody, follow me.
Hey, kiddo.
Hey, come on and join us.
What are you doing?
What?
Kara.
Finally. It's been ages.
Hey, is everything okay at CatCo?
I have six missed calls from James.
Actually...
Andrea Rojas showed up in his office
about a half an hour ago
saying she bought CatCo?
- Why would she do that?
- Oh, thank God.
I told James and Nia there
must have been a huge mistake.
It's not a mistake, Kara, I...
sold CatCo to Andrea.
She wasn't supposed
to show up till tomorrow
after you and I had had lunch.
You sold CatCo
without telling any of us?
To be honest, Kara,
I only bought the company
because I knew how
much it meant to you,
and it's frankly left me
strapped for capital,
which I desperately
need for a new venture
that I'm working on.
When Andrea called, it was just
too good of an offer to pass up.
I... I had no idea...
- I completely understand.
- Andrea and I go way back.
I mean, since boarding school.
And she is a brilliant business woman.
I would not have sold her CatCo if I
didn't think she would do a great job.
Oh, of course.
Why didn't you tell me beforehand?
I was a coward.
And I hope that you don't feel like
I made you out to be
too much of a fool
by keeping you in the dark.
- No.
- You're my best friend,
and here I go, once again
proving that you are
more virtuous than I am.
But I never did purport to be a saint.
I've ordered some lunch in.
It should be arriving soon.
Why don't you fill me in?
I mean, how are you?
- How have you been?
- Oh, I've, um...
You know what,
actually there is something
I wanna talk to you about, I...
Kara, there's
an incident at the museum,
- can you get there?
- You know what, Lena?
I'm so sorry, a huge source
for one of my articles
is trying to meet,
he's impossible to pin down,
I got... I have to run.
- I'm sorry.
- I'll just see you tomorrow
- at the Pulitzer party.
- Right, yeah.
Well, this is new and terrible.
Where's an asteroid when you need one?
Ew.
Alex said you might need my help.
Let's get the dino.
J'onn, J'onn, hey, hey.
Can you hear me?
I've never experienced
anything like it.
That T. rex must've caused
some kind of psychic paralysis.
Any intel on the dinosaur?
A shapeshifter.
- White Martian?
- No, I would've known.
I'm guessing this alien
didn't want just another ride.
Kryptonian pods use antimatter
to propel them through space,
and I know it's a long shot, but...
can the engine be used...
To make a bomb?
It would require great skill
and enormous resources.
But it is possible.
- How destructive?
- Strong enough to destroy
all life across three solar systems.
Oh, well...
We face an even graver problem,
Supergirl's cape has been destroyed.
Oh, yes, uh...
I totally forgot about
the risk to life
across three solar systems.
This is no time for sarcasm,
however dry or well-crafted.
Supergirl's cape is uniquely
suited for the needs
of high-speed superhero maneuvers.
And believe me, when a Farfarmniflatch
is pursuing you across the poisonous
prison pits of Takron-Galtos,
you will wish
for those heady days of old
when your cape allowed you for
an easy sharp right turn.
Oh, yes.
I...
I shall repair your cape.
And we will forget this sartorial
disaster ever occurred.
We'll get whoever's behind this.
My father runs Obsidian
headquarters in Buenos Aires.
He's consumed with
the space colonization rivalry
with Uncle Elon.
- Musk?
- Mmm-hmm. Which works in my favor
because Dad turned the entire
virtual and augmented
reality business over to me.
This is our VR gym,
where our VIP customers
can scale El Capitan from
the safety of our office.
Or if they're like me,
they can do a couple
of half-baked crunches
on the Sao Paulo beach...
...while scrolling through Instagram
on their phones.
Here's our new medical wing.
I am so excited for this
opportunity, Ms. Rojas.
As you should be.
This is a special moment in time.
I'm determined to have Obsidian
tech in every household
within the year.
Well, my worlds are colliding.
- Lena.
- I see you have a good eye for staffing.
Well, you know I only
do business with the best.
Are you enjoying
the contacts I gave you?
Could we talk privately?
- We had a deal.
- That's right.
CatCo Worldwide Media
for $1.3 billion.
A little more than my board
thought it was worth,
but I'm a softie
for an old friend in need.
I'm talking about the deal to keep the
CatCo sale secret until tomorrow.
Instead you're upstairs
measuring the drapes.
Well, I'm sorry
I ruffled your feathers.
I didn't think a few hours
would make a difference.
Look...
I want us to start off
on the right foot here.
CatCo isn't the end all of
what we can offer each other.
I agree.
If we are to have
a relationship again,
and I ask you not to disclose
something for 24 hours,
I expect you to take me at my word.
Everything I do has a purpose.
- Understood.
- Just no more surprises.
And that big story you promised me,
the one that would draw
every eyeball in the world
to CatCo's website?
So long your hands
were kept clean of it.
You'll get it tomorrow night
at 9:00 p.m. as promised.
I keep my word.
This room, look at this room.
It's practically
overflowing with talent.
Journalism's best and brightest.
And tomorrow, we'll be joined by
the renowned William Day.
- From The Times of London?
- Yes.
Because as stacked as we are already,
we can always be bigger.
We can always be stronger.
We can always be better.
And together,
we're gonna create a
world-class news organization
that drives consumer
cross-platform engagement.
I'm sorry, uh...
- consumer cross-platform...
- Engagement.
Eyeballs, revenue,
we're gonna take your
already-brilliant work
and we are gonna sharpen it
until it's deadly,
and we're gonna monetize it.
With all due respect, Ms. Rojas,
we don't allow revenue
to drive editorial decisions here.
And it shows.
You've been running the ship, James.
How's subscribership?
It's down.
Who wants that?
When Ms. Danvers won the Pulitzer,
readership tanked.
It gives a certain kind
of impression that
the paper is pedantic,
it's heavy, it's dull, like homework.
That's insane.
No, Kara...
what's insane is branding a company
in a way that causes people
to click away from the site.
The news is not about clicks.
Everything is about clicks.
From Fortune 500 companies
selling their wares
to a new mom
posting her child's birthday,
today the measure
of worth is on a click.
To survive, CatCo needs to pivot.
Attention spans have plummeted
along with revenues.
Readers want watercooler news
that's just fun to read
and just as easy to digest.
That, um...
I'm pretty sure I can speak
for everybody in the room
when I say that
if that is the kind of content
that you wanna create here,
we will walk.
This is not what we signed up for.
But it literally is.
You're all on a brand-new,
three-year contract.
If you're not interested in helping
me drive CatCo into the future,
you are more than welcome
to side roll out of the car,
just as I am welcome
to exercise your non-compete clauses.
I'd hate to see such talent
be driven permanently
from the business.
But if your heart isn't in it,
let me know.
Well, that's it.
Cheers to the future.
Kara, we found Superman's pod.
Jeez.
You were right, Brainy,
this cape damage
is terrible for aerodynamics.
I keep keeling over to the right,
I almost landed in a lake.
Well, fear not, I am deeply
engaged in finding a solution.
And yet, that is
the least of our problems.
The DEO just picked up
a massive energy signature,
and it's not a bomb like we thought.
It's a homemade
Phantom Zone projector.
Whoever built this seems to have been
stealing rare, high-security
materials for weeks
from various armories, laboratories,
and government agencies.
But not from us.
The pod's antimatter engine was
the final piece of the puzzle.
So they've spent weeks building
a Phantom Zone projector,
turned it on,
and just left it on the ground?
It's almost as if
they wanted us to find it.
Only question is, why?
Trap.
There is no hiding from Midnight...
...murderer of multitudes.
I'm Kara Zor-El.
My mother put many prisoners
in the Phantom Zone,
I assume you're here for me.
But don't take your fury out
on this planet
just because she locked you up.
Your mother didn't lock her up.
- I did.
- J'onn J'onzz.
Those are energy voids.
They destroy everything they touch.
Can you phase through them?
I'll try.
Supergirl, the projector.
She's gone.
She'll be back.
No, one knows who Midnight is.
What planet she's from.
One day she just appeared on Mars
to fight alongside the White Martians.
- But why?
- Because she's fueled by death.
And the White Martians were quite
happy to let her loose on my people.
How did you defeat her?
I can't remember.
You're still recovering from
the psychic trauma
you experienced at the museum.
It could affect your memory.
This feels personal, J'onn.
Manchester Black spent a year
launching personal attacks against me.
If I can survive him,
I can survive anything.
We still have to find Midnight.
And we don't know who
brought her here or why.
The good news is, a battle like
that must have depleted her powers.
I think we bought ourselves
up to 24 hours
before she's able to attack again.
Well, good, I'll circle the country
and see if I can find her
while she's still weak.
J'onn, can you shapeshift
and accept my award tonight?
Oh, yes, please,
it's great fun to watch you do that.
Kara, no.
You are accepting that award.
And we're all gonna be there to watch.
We'll find Midnight,
and we're gonna face her
the same exact way
that we face everything else.
Together.
This is nice, you in my office.
Well, I'm not so sure if I
actually have an office anymore.
Yeah, I ran into Kara in the elevator,
and I had to tell her
I couldn't join her crusade
against my new boss
on my second day.
Yeah.
I'll support whatever you guys
decide to do.
Just mostly in the abstract.
I'm just really proud of the company
that we built over the last few years.
It's a strong, serious,
hard-hitting news organization
that actually affects people's lives.
Whatever this vision
Andrea has for CatCo,
I don't recognize it.
And I don't think
I can play that game.
Then don't.
What do you mean?
CatCo and journalism
isn't all that you are.
You started helping people
long before Dad put that
camera in your hand.
And look, I know that
you think that you have to
muscle your way through everything.
But, for once, just take a step back
and ask...
"What does James Olsen want?"
- You wanted to see me?
- Kara.
I believe you're familiar
with William Day.
Yes. Yes.
Uh, by reputation.
I'm a big fan of your work.
Your expose on eminent domain
in Hart-el-pool, it was brilliant.
It's Hartlepool.
I totally agree.
Solar window treatments
are the way to go.
Kara, I asked William to take
a look at the few articles
James said we're ready to post.
Your piece on the governor's
proposed water tax
is very thoroughly researched.
I asked William to rewrite it.
You buried the lede
in the fourth paragraph,
obscured emotion with unneeded
facts and back story.
Overloaded it with unnecessary detail.
That story laid out everything
going on with the issue.
Cutting out facts,
not disclosing every side,
that puts inherent bias in the piece.
Every story has inherent bias,
to some extent.
I would think you
of all people would agree with me.
Your reporting is comprehensive
and in-depth.
When I wrote for The Times,
I wrote stories the way
The Times wanted them.
Did the same for Le Monde, in
French no less. The Mail, however,
- I wrote tabloid stock.
- Kara,
if you're having trouble
with the style I'm looking for,
William can always rewrite you.
I don't mind, as long as
I get a shared byline.
Of course.
You can't just take over
a storied news outlet
and turn it into
a pandering clickbait tabloid.
Actually, I can...
And here's where you
threaten me if I quit,
- you'll block me from the whole profession.
- Correct.
- Mmm-hmm.
- And I'm not gonna fire you.
Well, I'm not leaving journalism,
so if I stay here, you
should get used to the fact
that I will be reporting what I want
and writing it the way I want to.
I will try to be shorter,
because I am flexible.
But I will fight you
every time on every story
to make sure it is told
the way it deserves to be told.
I will not tolerate
being rewritten by him,
and I will not allow
my voice to be silenced.
I never had any intention
of silencing you, Kara.
- I'm glad we worked that out.
- Good for me.
Good.
And then I just went off on Andrea.
I told her how I really feel
about her new vision for CatCo,
and I told her what
I will and will not tolerate,
and I did it
all in front of the new guy.
Good for you.
Yeah, I mean, I can stand
up in front of my new boss,
but with Lena, when it comes
to telling her the truth,
I'm just frozen.
Why can't I do it?
Look, I know I've been hard on you.
But you know what?
Tonight, this is your night.
So I am giving you permission
to stop beating yourself up
and enjoy it, okay?
You can worry about
telling Lena another time.
I guess you're right.
Smile.
- Hey.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Congratulations, Kara.
Thank you.
Do you mind if I steal your
sister away for a dance?
No, of course. She loves dancing.
- I am terrible.
- Excuse me.
Kara, I brought you a gift
to celebrate this momentous occasion.
Oh, Brainy, that is so sweet of you.
You didn't have to do that.
I'm so excited.
Behold.
It's a microscopic motion activator.
Oh, did you forget it?
It is simply too small
to be perceived,
but don't be fooled,
for this miniscule device
contains multitudes.
More specifically,
your new super suit.
Brainy, I thought you were
just fixing my cape.
Well, give an artist a canvas,
if you'll allow me.
Well, um, can I... Don't break them.
Now, please take care
when removing your glasses in public,
for the next time you whip those off,
your new suit will materialize.
Or dematerialize, as needed.
Lena.
What are you doing back here?
Okay, you caught me.
It was supposed to be a surprise,
but I'm the one
who's gonna introduce you.
I couldn't miss an opportunity
to tell the world
how wonderful you are.
No, no, I...
Lena, I can't let you do this,
- I don't deserve it.
- Are you kidding me?
Me more than anyone knows
how much you deserve it.
I saw how you risked your
life to expose Lex's crimes.
I'm Supergirl.
I've always been Supergirl.
I should've told you
so long ago, I know that.
But I just kept making excuses
because you've been hurt so many times
and...
I convinced myself
that I was protecting you.
And then one day,
you were so angry with me,
with Supergirl.
But you still loved Kara.
I just kept thinking...
if I could be Kara, just Kara...
that I could keep you as a friend.
I was selfish and scared,
and I didn't wanna lose you,
so I kept pretending,
and I never stopped.
Every time I kept my secret
from you, I wasn't...
protecting you, I was hurting you,
just like everyone else,
and I am so, so sorry.
I am so sorry.
Please say something.
Ms. Luthor, you're on in two minutes.
Lena...
Okay.
Ms. Luthor, it's almost 9:00 p.m.
Should I upload
the file to CatCo's servers?
Ms. Luthor?
The world is full of liars.
People who hide things from us.
People who manipulate and control us.
I should know.
Some of the best liars in the world
are members of my own family.
But in my life,
there was someone
who always reminded me
that truth was the better way.
And she is the person we are
here tonight to celebrate.
Kara Danvers.
The truth isn't easy.
It's certainly not
for the faint of heart.
But it is something
that Kara, as a journalist,
has pursued relentlessly every day.
And because she's so good at it,
she makes it look easy.
We sometimes forget
that she's just like us.
But forging a path to the truth
isn't a piece of cake.
It's more like climbing a mountain.
It's arduous and painful at times,
and, just like us,
Kara can sometimes slip.
But she always gets back up
and pulls through in the end.
And we're always
better for her efforts.
So, thank you, Kara, for reminding us
that the truth is important.
Even when it's not
always easy to accept.
Agent Dox, we have an update.
Kara.
You will always be my best friend.
I just received an alert from the DEO.
Midnight is fully charged
and on the move.
- Where is she?
- Here.
J'onn, lead her
away from the civilians.
We'll follow.
I guess that's your cue.
Supergirl.
Pants.
How do you guys change so fast?
Well, that's not great.
What is she doing?
She's creating a black hole.
Brainy, if I solar flare,
can I shut that down?
Gravitational power
comes from the core.
We'd have to go inside
the void to do that.
But why do things the hard way?
J'onn.
J'onn!
Guess we're doing things the hard way.
No, no, no, you cannot rescue
J'onn from the event horizon
and destroy the void.
The odds are...
We can't let bad odds or
whatever it is we're afraid of
stop us from doing
what we know is right.
Supergirl, no.
We shouldn't both die in here.
We won't.
See?
Piece of cake.
And you're sure
the server didn't go down?
Because I was waiting on
a file that didn't come in.
Well, check it again.
Thought you were supposed
to be the tech expert.
There you are.
You were at the party
when that big, weird hole opened, no?
Where are the photos?
I believe Dardine at extension
506 has what you need.
I got nothing.
Now, I can go into a whole diatribe
about why that is, but I
know you like to keep things
short and sweet, so...
I quit.
Are you sure about that?
Mmm-hmm.
You'll never work
as a journalist again.
That's part of the adventure.
Okay, no, Kelly,
you need to settle something
for us once and for all.
Mmm.
Who is the greatest
movie villain of all time?
Oh, that's easy.
Hans Gruber.
- Oh, my heart.
- What...
Yes. Told you.
Mmm.
- Bye, guys.
- Bye.
See you tomorrow.
Uh...
Okay.
We need to talk about this.
We've been together
or something like together
for almost a month.
- Almost.
- And...
we still never get past
a firm handshake.
I...
I just need to know
what you're comfortable with.
Because I get the feeling
that maybe you haven't...
done this before.
Which is fine if you haven't,
- I totally understand that...
- You thought that...
- Are you?
- No.
- Oh.
- I've had plenty of romantic experience.
- I mean, a lot, actually.
- Oh, okay.
Truth is...
you are the first person
I have ever loved.
- Brainy.
- You want to know why
I find Miranda Priestly so terrifying?
It's because she's cold,
she's uncaring,
she betrays the people
she cares about the most.
And last month at Lex Luthor's camp,
that is exactly how
I behaved toward you.
- Brainy.
- Even though I love you,
I hurt you.
If I've kept my distance,
it's because I find myself
wondering how could
I ever let my guard down
- with you again, I...
- Querl Dox,
I know you.
That person who left me
at the camp wasn't you.
You are caring,
and selfless,
and good.
I want to be the person
you let your guard down with.
I want you to be able to...
fully be yourself with me.
Do you want that too?
More than anything.
Then kiss me?
Uh...
Are you lost?
No, J'onn J'onzz.
I'm exactly where I should be.
You're the shapeshifter
that released Midnight.
What do you want from me?
To be punished for your crimes.
You may have defeated
Midnight, but I'll make sure
you get what you deserve.
Why? Who are you?
Don't pretend you don't recognize me.
Brother.
I have no brother.
Lies.
You and Father are more evil
than even I knew,
but justice will prevail.
I will do to you as you did to me.
You say you're my brother...
Prove it!
Lena, I can't tell you
how much it means to me
that you were there tonight,
that you're even willing
to talk to me at all.
Thank you for telling me the truth,
but, Kara,
things can't be like they were before.
Do you understand? There can
be no more secrets between us,
- I have to be in on everything.
- You will be.
That's actually why I'm here.
You know everything now.
And if you ever need me,
all you have to do is call.
The file was ready to upload.
Why didn't you send it,
exposing Supergirl's
identity to the world?
Did you forgive Kara Danvers?
She betrayed me.
It broke my heart.
I could never forgive her.
- Then I don't understand.
- How could you?
You're not a Luthor.
We're scorpions.
When someone betrays us, we sting.
But I have a calling, Hope,
and it's to fix mankind.
I never thought Supergirl
would tell me who she was,
but now that she has,
I have an opportunity,
and I can use Supergirl
to achieve my ends.
That is easier to do if she
believes there is trust.
Load the simulation.
Yes, Ms. Luthor.