1 00:00:01,523 --> 00:00:03,351 [Supergirl] Previously onSupergirl... 2 00:00:03,394 --> 00:00:06,789 We're in a race against a vengeful 5th Dimensional Imp named Nyxly 3 00:00:06,832 --> 00:00:11,098 to find seven Totems before she can use them to wipe us out of existence. 4 00:00:11,141 --> 00:00:13,274 How am I going to hunt down the other Totems 5 00:00:13,317 --> 00:00:14,927 if I don't stop feeling? 6 00:00:14,971 --> 00:00:17,887 I'm giving everyone their humanity back. 7 00:00:17,930 --> 00:00:19,845 [Supergirl] We have two Totems. 8 00:00:19,889 --> 00:00:21,630 [Mitch] The next Totem's at The Hague. 9 00:00:21,673 --> 00:00:23,371 We're going to the Netherlands. 10 00:00:23,414 --> 00:00:25,286 It's only a matter of time till you get a new foster family. 11 00:00:25,329 --> 00:00:27,636 One that can help you understand your powers. 12 00:00:27,679 --> 00:00:29,725 I'm never going to have a real home. 13 00:00:36,123 --> 00:00:37,602 [Supergirl whooshes in] 14 00:00:37,646 --> 00:00:39,169 Esme's not here yet, right? 15 00:00:39,213 --> 00:00:40,127 I didn't miss it? 16 00:00:40,170 --> 00:00:41,954 -No, no, you're safe. -Okay. 17 00:00:41,998 --> 00:00:44,174 No, Kelly's still on her way. 18 00:00:44,218 --> 00:00:46,046 Did you really have to bring the whole store? 19 00:00:46,089 --> 00:00:47,569 I mean, she's just one little girl. 20 00:00:47,612 --> 00:00:49,658 One really little girl. God, she's so cute. 21 00:00:49,701 --> 00:00:51,442 I had to make a good impression. 22 00:00:51,486 --> 00:00:55,272 And don't judge me. You guys are painting an entire wall. 23 00:00:55,316 --> 00:00:59,102 Excuse me, that mural represents hope and dreams, 24 00:00:59,146 --> 00:01:02,149 with a guardian protector to keep all who enter safe. 25 00:01:02,192 --> 00:01:05,543 My father painted something similar in my daughter's room back on Mars. 26 00:01:05,587 --> 00:01:09,025 I thought it was important to continue the family tradition. 27 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:10,809 So do I. 28 00:01:10,853 --> 00:01:14,117 I stopped by Eliza's and this is every stuffed animal and blanket 29 00:01:14,161 --> 00:01:18,034 she ever got me to make me feel more comfortable when I first landed. 30 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:19,166 Look! 31 00:01:19,209 --> 00:01:20,863 You're going to make a great Aunt Kara. 32 00:01:20,906 --> 00:01:24,040 Thank you, Grandpa J'onn. 33 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:27,174 And, Mama Alex, I can't believe this is actually happening. 34 00:01:27,217 --> 00:01:30,177 [exhaling] I know. I mean, I'm just... It's like I can't breathe. 35 00:01:30,220 --> 00:01:32,004 [voice shaking] You know, I'm so excited, 36 00:01:32,048 --> 00:01:34,006 and then I'm just terrified, you know. 37 00:01:34,050 --> 00:01:37,097 I just can't believe it happened so quickly with Esme. 38 00:01:37,140 --> 00:01:41,101 It's emergency hearing, and then it's provisional custody, 39 00:01:41,144 --> 00:01:45,583 and six months fostering and she's ours, permanently. 40 00:01:45,627 --> 00:01:47,324 -[door opens] -[Kelly] We're here. 41 00:01:47,368 --> 00:01:49,370 -Gosh, I can't... -You got this. 42 00:01:49,413 --> 00:01:54,636 [door closes] Here it is, this is your room. Go, look. 43 00:01:57,421 --> 00:01:59,075 This is really my room? 44 00:01:59,119 --> 00:02:02,905 Yes, and we hope that you like it. 45 00:02:02,948 --> 00:02:05,212 But, you know, if you don't, we can... 46 00:02:05,255 --> 00:02:07,518 We can change anything, or we can change everything. 47 00:02:07,562 --> 00:02:10,173 If there's a game that you don't like, we'll just ditch it. 48 00:02:10,217 --> 00:02:12,219 You don't like the bedspread? Totally fine. 49 00:02:12,262 --> 00:02:14,264 -The desk and... -Alex. 50 00:02:14,308 --> 00:02:16,919 -...the rocket ship, if there's-- -Alex, I think she's got it. 51 00:02:16,962 --> 00:02:18,399 -[J'onn J'onzz laughs] -Of course she does. 52 00:02:18,442 --> 00:02:21,532 Um, Esme... 53 00:02:21,576 --> 00:02:25,319 this right here is my sister Kara. 54 00:02:25,362 --> 00:02:27,973 Hi, Esme. It's very nice to meet you. 55 00:02:28,017 --> 00:02:31,194 You know, I was adopted too, by Alex's mom and dad. 56 00:02:31,238 --> 00:02:33,240 And look, I actually brought you the things they got me... 57 00:02:33,283 --> 00:02:35,024 [Kelly gasping] 58 00:02:35,067 --> 00:02:36,417 ...to make me feel more at home when they took me in. 59 00:02:36,460 --> 00:02:38,245 Do you like stuffed animals? 60 00:02:42,074 --> 00:02:44,773 I already have one. Her name is Lovey. 61 00:02:44,816 --> 00:02:47,254 Our home is Lovey's home too. 62 00:02:47,297 --> 00:02:48,820 Very cute. 63 00:02:49,430 --> 00:02:51,127 And this is J'onn. 64 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:53,564 He's been like a dad to Alex since forever. 65 00:02:53,608 --> 00:02:55,305 Hi. 66 00:02:55,349 --> 00:02:57,002 -It's very nice to meet you, J'onn. -[J'onn J'onzz chuckling] 67 00:02:57,046 --> 00:03:00,136 It's wonderful to meet you too, Esme. 68 00:03:00,180 --> 00:03:03,095 Would you like me to help you find a spot for your Lovey? 69 00:03:03,139 --> 00:03:05,924 I think I can find a place for her myself. 70 00:03:11,365 --> 00:03:13,193 [Esme screams] 71 00:03:16,413 --> 00:03:17,893 Sweetie, are you okay? 72 00:03:17,936 --> 00:03:21,288 Hey, hey. It's okay. It's okay. It's just your powers. 73 00:03:21,331 --> 00:03:25,553 Listen, so you can mimic other alien's powers 74 00:03:25,596 --> 00:03:28,033 and sometimes without even knowing it. 75 00:03:28,077 --> 00:03:30,819 This time you mimicked J'onn's powers, 76 00:03:30,862 --> 00:03:32,342 and he's a Martian. 77 00:03:32,386 --> 00:03:35,345 And I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you he was an alien. 78 00:03:35,389 --> 00:03:37,173 I'm so sorry, Esme. 79 00:03:37,217 --> 00:03:40,655 Esme, what you just did is called phasing. 80 00:03:42,483 --> 00:03:45,877 I'm sorry. I won't do it again. I promise. 81 00:03:45,921 --> 00:03:47,749 Oh, sweetie, you're not in trouble. 82 00:03:47,792 --> 00:03:49,664 You're not in trouble, it's okay. 83 00:03:50,578 --> 00:03:52,362 It's okay. 84 00:03:52,406 --> 00:03:54,843 "The Truth Behind Chaos." 85 00:03:56,061 --> 00:03:59,108 Huh. What a curious world this is, 86 00:03:59,151 --> 00:04:02,633 that this journalist, William Dey, 87 00:04:02,677 --> 00:04:05,767 would spin a narrative that Supergirl and her colleagues 88 00:04:05,810 --> 00:04:07,682 are trying to protect people... 89 00:04:08,596 --> 00:04:09,945 from me. 90 00:04:11,033 --> 00:04:12,904 If they would just leave me alone, 91 00:04:12,948 --> 00:04:15,516 I'd be free to collect all the Totems and I'd get out of their hair. 92 00:04:15,559 --> 00:04:18,214 [Mitch tinkering] 93 00:04:18,258 --> 00:04:24,612 But that's what people in power, like Supergirl, do. 94 00:04:24,655 --> 00:04:28,311 They tell tales to make themselves look like the hero. 95 00:04:30,574 --> 00:04:32,272 That's what my father did. 96 00:04:32,315 --> 00:04:36,058 [Mitch tinkering] 97 00:04:38,495 --> 00:04:40,410 -Mitch. -Sorry. 98 00:04:40,454 --> 00:04:43,065 I didn't mean to be rude. I was just trying to help. 99 00:04:44,501 --> 00:04:47,896 Naxim stole it from an Almeraci he once imprisoned. 100 00:04:47,939 --> 00:04:51,856 It's designed to absorb and repel energy. 101 00:04:51,900 --> 00:04:54,381 I refashioned it to hold the Courage Totem. 102 00:04:54,424 --> 00:04:55,947 [cuff clicks] 103 00:04:55,991 --> 00:04:58,646 And affixed to the cuff Mxyzptlk put on you. 104 00:04:59,473 --> 00:05:01,431 To what end? 105 00:05:01,475 --> 00:05:05,087 I hate seeing your powers diminished by these superheroes. 106 00:05:05,130 --> 00:05:09,047 And I thought with this, maybe it'll give you some of your magic back 107 00:05:09,091 --> 00:05:11,354 and allow you to use the one Totem you have 108 00:05:11,398 --> 00:05:13,617 the way it was meant to be used, 109 00:05:13,661 --> 00:05:17,926 to get the rest of the Totems, starting with the Hope Totem. 110 00:05:24,672 --> 00:05:26,064 It works. 111 00:05:28,980 --> 00:05:31,113 You just gave me Courage. 112 00:05:31,156 --> 00:05:33,463 So now I think I should go and take Hope. 113 00:05:44,648 --> 00:05:46,389 That was awful. 114 00:05:46,433 --> 00:05:49,436 Oh, my God. She was so embarrassed and so scared. 115 00:05:49,479 --> 00:05:51,612 I mean, she's just coming into her powers 116 00:05:51,655 --> 00:05:53,831 and doesn't know how they work. 117 00:05:53,875 --> 00:05:55,529 Must be so overwhelming. 118 00:05:55,572 --> 00:05:58,619 I just... All I want to do is just protect her. 119 00:05:58,662 --> 00:06:01,578 You know what, I feel like I'm completely out of my depth here. 120 00:06:01,622 --> 00:06:05,800 I don't want to say the wrong thing. I don't want to make her feel worse. 121 00:06:05,843 --> 00:06:09,804 Yeah, I'm on pins and needles, too. [sighing] 122 00:06:09,847 --> 00:06:13,982 But being able to have a family with you 123 00:06:14,678 --> 00:06:16,506 is such a blessing. 124 00:06:16,550 --> 00:06:20,728 And being able to bring that little girl into our family... 125 00:06:20,771 --> 00:06:24,166 I just want to give her everything that she's missed in her life. 126 00:06:24,209 --> 00:06:25,559 Yeah. 127 00:06:25,602 --> 00:06:27,517 And I think that she's especially lucky 128 00:06:27,561 --> 00:06:30,172 that we are the ones who are adopting her. 129 00:06:30,215 --> 00:06:33,436 And you can help her figure out her powers 130 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:35,917 and help her feel comfortable experiencing them. 131 00:06:37,135 --> 00:06:39,921 Yeah. Yeah, I can do that. 132 00:06:39,964 --> 00:06:42,358 You can do that. [chuckles softly] 133 00:06:43,359 --> 00:06:45,187 [scribbling] 134 00:06:52,542 --> 00:06:54,283 Do I smell chocolate chip cookies? 135 00:06:54,326 --> 00:06:56,546 Actually, chocolate roulade, Jaffa cakes 136 00:06:56,590 --> 00:06:59,331 and hobnobs, my Aunt Millicent's specialty. 137 00:06:59,375 --> 00:07:02,683 And they're not for you. They're for Alex to give to Esme. 138 00:07:02,726 --> 00:07:04,685 Yes, the young liege. 139 00:07:04,728 --> 00:07:07,209 Tell me, do either of you have any sense what her preference 140 00:07:07,252 --> 00:07:09,385 for building block sets might be? 141 00:07:09,429 --> 00:07:12,867 Castle, theme park or train? 142 00:07:12,910 --> 00:07:15,130 -Train. -Train. Sorry. Super hearing. 143 00:07:15,173 --> 00:07:16,479 Was the answer really that obvious? 144 00:07:16,523 --> 00:07:18,438 The castle and the theme park are great, Brainy, 145 00:07:18,481 --> 00:07:20,048 but once she builds the train, she can take it 146 00:07:20,091 --> 00:07:21,266 on whatever adventure she wants. 147 00:07:21,310 --> 00:07:22,703 The words right out of my mouth. 148 00:07:22,746 --> 00:07:24,487 Any luck finding Nyxly or the next Totem? 149 00:07:24,531 --> 00:07:26,663 Still scanning. 150 00:07:26,707 --> 00:07:29,623 Nia hasn't had any luck in Parthas finding the Dream Totem either. 151 00:07:29,666 --> 00:07:31,276 [alert beeping] 152 00:07:31,320 --> 00:07:33,670 -[Lena] Looks like you just got lucky. -[Brainy] Indeed. 153 00:07:33,714 --> 00:07:36,543 It appears that three days ago, Nyxly broke into The Hague 154 00:07:36,586 --> 00:07:39,546 while we were dealing with the chaos caused by the Humanity Totem. 155 00:07:39,589 --> 00:07:42,418 Although, she barely entered and walked away with nothing. 156 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:44,202 Why are you only getting the match now? 157 00:07:44,246 --> 00:07:47,815 The system scans every available public camera worldwide. 158 00:07:47,858 --> 00:07:50,513 That's billions of bits of data, and unfortunately, 159 00:07:50,557 --> 00:07:53,255 I am beholden to 21st century upload speeds. 160 00:07:53,298 --> 00:07:54,822 I'm accessing The Hague's security system now 161 00:07:54,865 --> 00:07:56,388 for more information. 162 00:07:56,432 --> 00:07:58,042 Still, it's surprising there was no news report. 163 00:07:58,086 --> 00:08:01,176 With things escalating between Kaznia and Corto Maltese, 164 00:08:01,219 --> 00:08:02,960 and the setting up of the peace talks, 165 00:08:03,004 --> 00:08:06,137 a non-robbery at The Hague was probably the least newsworthy item. 166 00:08:06,181 --> 00:08:07,965 A Totem must be there. 167 00:08:08,009 --> 00:08:10,925 According to their security feed, Nyxly just returned. 168 00:08:16,583 --> 00:08:20,325 [people screaming] 169 00:08:20,369 --> 00:08:21,762 [whispering] Cgyrzyx. 170 00:08:21,805 --> 00:08:23,894 Remove this energy field and stand down 171 00:08:23,938 --> 00:08:25,722 or these soldiers will fire. 172 00:08:25,766 --> 00:08:27,463 You know, I hate to be rude, 173 00:08:27,507 --> 00:08:30,379 but I just don't like things being pointed at me. 174 00:08:31,685 --> 00:08:32,729 [soldiers yelling] 175 00:08:35,602 --> 00:08:39,431 Look at that, frozen in fear. [scoffs] 176 00:08:39,475 --> 00:08:41,695 Seems I'm a match for you once again. 177 00:08:41,738 --> 00:08:45,133 And with the Totem's power I can give courage and... 178 00:08:45,916 --> 00:08:47,570 I can take it away. 179 00:08:47,614 --> 00:08:48,963 [gasps] 180 00:08:50,660 --> 00:08:52,575 I guess that depends who you hit it with. 181 00:08:52,619 --> 00:08:55,535 Keep her distracted. I'm going over the force field. 182 00:09:03,281 --> 00:09:05,240 [sighs in exasperation] 183 00:09:11,768 --> 00:09:12,769 Hi. 184 00:09:12,813 --> 00:09:14,466 Isn't this a lovely surprise? 185 00:09:14,510 --> 00:09:16,512 Wow. Look at all the gifts. 186 00:09:16,556 --> 00:09:19,646 Esme, these are my co-workers. 187 00:09:19,689 --> 00:09:21,038 This is Lena. 188 00:09:21,082 --> 00:09:23,780 This is William and this is Brainy. 189 00:09:23,824 --> 00:09:25,826 Everyone, meet Esme. 190 00:09:25,869 --> 00:09:28,829 Hello, Esme. It's very good to meet you. 191 00:09:28,872 --> 00:09:30,221 You're very pretty. 192 00:09:30,265 --> 00:09:34,443 [laughing] Thank you. So are you. 193 00:09:34,486 --> 00:09:36,837 Hey, I was wondering, Brainy, 194 00:09:36,880 --> 00:09:39,230 if you could spare a little bit of time to help me out. 195 00:09:39,274 --> 00:09:42,756 Um, Esme is a Dyralian, and Kelly and I are looking 196 00:09:42,799 --> 00:09:46,934 to get her to feel a little more comfortable with her mimic powers. 197 00:09:46,977 --> 00:09:48,718 -Off the record. -Of course. 198 00:09:48,762 --> 00:09:53,157 Lucky for you, I used to be old friends with a Dyralian. 199 00:09:53,201 --> 00:09:55,290 This one time, the Dyralian and I 200 00:09:55,333 --> 00:09:57,118 were socializing with a Winathian friend of ours, 201 00:09:57,161 --> 00:10:01,035 and the Dyralian unknowingly taps into the Winathian's ability 202 00:10:01,078 --> 00:10:04,473 to de-power the gravity in the room. 203 00:10:04,516 --> 00:10:06,649 It took us three hours to get down from the ceiling. 204 00:10:06,693 --> 00:10:08,782 [chuckling] He's funny. 205 00:10:08,825 --> 00:10:13,700 Tell me, how familiar are you with Coluan quantum mechanics? Hmm? 206 00:10:13,743 --> 00:10:15,789 Have you been trained in hand-to-hand combat? 207 00:10:15,832 --> 00:10:17,268 Okay. 208 00:10:19,836 --> 00:10:24,232 All right, let's see what gauntlet you have for me this time. 209 00:10:25,973 --> 00:10:27,670 Cgyrzyx. 210 00:10:29,716 --> 00:10:31,805 -[people screaming] -[female voice] To obtain the Totem, 211 00:10:31,848 --> 00:10:35,199 inspire a hope that burns longer and brighter than the sun. 212 00:10:40,944 --> 00:10:42,206 [exhales] 213 00:10:42,250 --> 00:10:43,860 The "Hand of the Flower" carved out of the throne 214 00:10:43,904 --> 00:10:47,037 that once belonged to Elpis, the Greek Goddess of Hope. 215 00:10:47,081 --> 00:10:50,214 It must have been placed here at The Hague as a talisman of peace. 216 00:10:50,258 --> 00:10:52,173 I received my gauntlet. 217 00:10:52,216 --> 00:10:54,566 It said to inspire a lasting hope. 218 00:10:54,610 --> 00:10:56,568 Luckily for you, Supergirl, that's kind of on brand. 219 00:10:56,612 --> 00:10:59,136 Yeah, but the flower won't budge for me. 220 00:10:59,180 --> 00:11:01,269 [strains, sighs] 221 00:11:01,312 --> 00:11:03,532 If Nyxly's able to figure out the gauntlet 222 00:11:03,575 --> 00:11:06,840 and get this Hope Totem out of the rock first... 223 00:11:06,883 --> 00:11:08,580 [Brown clears throat] 224 00:11:08,624 --> 00:11:10,931 Do either of you know what that alien did to my leaders? 225 00:11:10,974 --> 00:11:13,542 Half hour ago, they were finally starting to talk. 226 00:11:13,585 --> 00:11:15,762 Now they can't stop sniping at each other. 227 00:11:15,805 --> 00:11:18,199 I can understand Kaznia's anger. 228 00:11:18,242 --> 00:11:21,898 Corto Maltese did build an island in the Kaznian Sea without permission 229 00:11:21,942 --> 00:11:23,247 and started drilling for oil. 230 00:11:23,291 --> 00:11:25,119 That doesn't warrant either country 231 00:11:25,162 --> 00:11:27,774 aiming their nuclear arsenal at the other. 232 00:11:27,817 --> 00:11:29,863 The United States just needs the region to remain stable, 233 00:11:29,906 --> 00:11:32,604 which is what I've been trying to convince them both of. 234 00:11:32,648 --> 00:11:35,477 It appears that when that alien transported out of here, 235 00:11:35,520 --> 00:11:37,392 the leaders were hit with her energy. 236 00:11:37,435 --> 00:11:39,742 It has the power to deplete people's courage. 237 00:11:39,786 --> 00:11:43,137 They don't look afraid of each other to me. 238 00:11:43,180 --> 00:11:44,660 I think you're right. 239 00:11:44,704 --> 00:11:47,097 But in this case, it's made them distrustful, 240 00:11:47,141 --> 00:11:48,838 paranoid, that's why they're arguing. 241 00:11:48,882 --> 00:11:51,145 J'onn, maybe you should stay here and guard the peace talks 242 00:11:51,188 --> 00:11:53,016 in case they deteriorate or Nyxly comes back. 243 00:11:53,060 --> 00:11:56,324 I will talk them down again so you superheroes can focus 244 00:11:56,367 --> 00:11:58,848 on capturing that alien and stay in your lane. 245 00:11:58,892 --> 00:12:00,763 With all due respect, Secretary, 246 00:12:00,807 --> 00:12:02,809 you're dealing with a magical energy source. 247 00:12:02,852 --> 00:12:05,072 My psychic abilities can keep things calm. 248 00:12:05,115 --> 00:12:09,206 Besides, if she comes back, I'm the best defense you'll have. 249 00:12:10,686 --> 00:12:11,818 Fine. 250 00:12:11,861 --> 00:12:14,298 Just don't get in my way. 251 00:12:14,342 --> 00:12:16,648 And change into something, so you don't upstage me. 252 00:12:21,828 --> 00:12:23,699 Where is everyone? 253 00:12:23,743 --> 00:12:28,878 Downstairs. Alex is using Brainy to help Esme get used to her powers. 254 00:12:30,575 --> 00:12:32,186 I see you have your mother's grimoire out. 255 00:12:32,229 --> 00:12:34,579 Does that mean you're getting more comfortable with it? 256 00:12:34,623 --> 00:12:37,147 [sighs] I just pretend it's Newton's Principia, 257 00:12:37,191 --> 00:12:38,888 and that makes it slightly easier to open. 258 00:12:38,932 --> 00:12:40,629 [both chuckle] 259 00:12:40,672 --> 00:12:43,023 There's still no luck in finding Nyxly or that ship, 260 00:12:43,066 --> 00:12:46,504 so I thought maybe, in the meantime, I could try and find a charm 261 00:12:46,548 --> 00:12:48,158 that could help secure the Humanity Totem 262 00:12:48,202 --> 00:12:50,682 against any magic that Nyxly may still have access to, 263 00:12:50,726 --> 00:12:52,380 just in case she comes to find it here. 264 00:12:52,423 --> 00:12:55,383 Mmm-hmm. [huffs] I don't know what I'm gonna do. 265 00:12:55,426 --> 00:12:59,213 [sighs] When I accessed the Totem's gauntlet at The Hague, 266 00:12:59,256 --> 00:13:01,868 it said I needed to inspire a hope 267 00:13:01,911 --> 00:13:05,262 that burns longer and brighter than the sun. 268 00:13:05,306 --> 00:13:07,743 But it didn't give me a starting point like last time, 269 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:09,745 and I can't afford to try and fail. 270 00:13:09,789 --> 00:13:11,442 I mean, you saw how bad things got 271 00:13:11,486 --> 00:13:14,402 when I didn't pass the Courage gauntlet. 272 00:13:14,445 --> 00:13:17,579 I try to provide people with hope all the time. 273 00:13:17,622 --> 00:13:19,842 What can I do differently now? 274 00:13:21,235 --> 00:13:23,063 On the bright side, 275 00:13:23,106 --> 00:13:26,980 if it's a race between you and Nyxly to provide hope for a Hope Totem, 276 00:13:27,023 --> 00:13:28,895 I know where my money is going. 277 00:13:28,938 --> 00:13:31,027 -[Supergirl chuckles softly] -[elevator opens] 278 00:13:32,594 --> 00:13:34,857 -Is Esme all right? -Uh, yeah. 279 00:13:34,901 --> 00:13:36,076 Yeah, she's okay. 280 00:13:36,119 --> 00:13:37,947 I had her mimic Brainy, then I asked her 281 00:13:37,991 --> 00:13:40,732 to solve the Coluan equivalent of Einstein's theory of relativity, 282 00:13:40,776 --> 00:13:42,778 but she got a little overwhelmed with the calculation, 283 00:13:42,822 --> 00:13:44,084 so we stopped. 284 00:13:44,127 --> 00:13:45,694 Do you think maybe you could give a little hope 285 00:13:45,737 --> 00:13:47,870 to some little girl who's down in the dumps? 286 00:13:47,914 --> 00:13:50,481 I mean, I know if she just keeps trying, she's gonna get it. 287 00:13:50,525 --> 00:13:53,006 For that little girl, anything. 288 00:13:53,049 --> 00:13:54,834 -El mayara. -[Supergirl chuckles] 289 00:13:56,357 --> 00:13:58,838 But I'm still tired. 290 00:13:58,881 --> 00:14:01,275 I know that you're tired, Esme, I do. 291 00:14:01,318 --> 00:14:06,933 But I really think if we try again and you just pushed through, 292 00:14:06,976 --> 00:14:09,065 you're gonna feel a lot better about yourself, okay? 293 00:14:09,109 --> 00:14:11,894 And then you won't feel so overwhelmed by your powers. 294 00:14:11,938 --> 00:14:15,985 And so, look, I even brought you Supergirl to mimic. 295 00:14:16,029 --> 00:14:17,378 [Supergirl chuckles] 296 00:14:21,034 --> 00:14:24,689 She has the same powers as your sister Kara. 297 00:14:24,733 --> 00:14:27,214 You're the same person, aren't you? 298 00:14:29,085 --> 00:14:31,174 Listen, Esme. Sit down, sit down. 299 00:14:31,218 --> 00:14:34,612 Listen, not everybody can know that. 300 00:14:34,656 --> 00:14:36,049 Okay? So that's a private matter 301 00:14:36,092 --> 00:14:38,355 that we don't really talk about, all right? 302 00:14:40,053 --> 00:14:41,793 Am I in trouble? 303 00:14:41,837 --> 00:14:44,144 No, no, no, no, no, no. Of course not, of course not. 304 00:14:44,187 --> 00:14:47,103 Now, since you're going to be seeing Kara... 305 00:14:47,147 --> 00:14:49,149 Supergirl, a lot more, 306 00:14:49,192 --> 00:14:52,369 I want you to feel more comfortable around her powers. 307 00:14:52,413 --> 00:14:54,328 All right, so what do you say? 308 00:14:54,371 --> 00:14:56,156 Will you give it a go? 309 00:14:56,199 --> 00:14:58,114 Okay. 310 00:14:58,158 --> 00:15:01,161 So remember, Esme, I'm an alien, just like you, only I'm a Kryptonian, 311 00:15:01,204 --> 00:15:03,250 and the thing about Kryptonians is we get our powers 312 00:15:03,293 --> 00:15:06,166 when there's a yellow sun around, like there is here on Earth. 313 00:15:06,209 --> 00:15:09,604 We can fly, we have heat vision, 314 00:15:09,647 --> 00:15:11,475 which some people might think is scary, 315 00:15:11,519 --> 00:15:12,955 but let me tell you a secret. 316 00:15:12,999 --> 00:15:14,565 It really comes in handy 317 00:15:14,609 --> 00:15:16,611 when you want to make a cup of hot chocolate. 318 00:15:16,654 --> 00:15:19,048 -[Alex gasps] -[Supergirl chuckles] 319 00:15:19,092 --> 00:15:21,311 We also have this thing called super hearing, 320 00:15:21,355 --> 00:15:25,011 which can get a little overwhelming, but you just have to take it slow. 321 00:15:25,054 --> 00:15:26,751 Do you want to try? 322 00:15:26,795 --> 00:15:29,537 All right. Okay, I want you to close your eyes... 323 00:15:30,451 --> 00:15:32,148 take a big, deep breath... 324 00:15:32,192 --> 00:15:33,671 [breathes deeply] 325 00:15:33,715 --> 00:15:36,544 and listen really closely to Alex's heartbeat. 326 00:15:36,587 --> 00:15:38,198 [heart beating] 327 00:15:38,241 --> 00:15:39,286 Do you hear that? 328 00:15:39,329 --> 00:15:42,028 Yes, her heart is beating so fast. 329 00:15:42,071 --> 00:15:44,247 [heart thumping] 330 00:15:44,291 --> 00:15:45,596 [jackhammer drilling] 331 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:47,033 Ow! That hurt! 332 00:15:47,076 --> 00:15:49,122 Hey, it's okay. You're okay, you're okay. 333 00:15:49,165 --> 00:15:51,298 It's just some construction outside. It's all right. 334 00:15:51,341 --> 00:15:54,127 Just don't let it distract you, okay? Just keep breathing... 335 00:15:54,170 --> 00:15:57,086 [breathes deeply] and search for something new. 336 00:15:57,130 --> 00:15:58,870 Okay? Okay. 337 00:16:02,048 --> 00:16:03,136 [wings flapping] 338 00:16:03,179 --> 00:16:05,225 -Do you hear that? -Yes. 339 00:16:05,268 --> 00:16:09,055 That is the sound of a butterfly flapping its wings. 340 00:16:09,098 --> 00:16:10,665 That's one of my favorites. 341 00:16:12,449 --> 00:16:14,408 -[car honks] -[loud thud] 342 00:16:14,451 --> 00:16:16,976 -What was that? Make it stop. -Just relax. 343 00:16:17,019 --> 00:16:19,630 All right? I just want you to just push through 344 00:16:19,674 --> 00:16:21,937 and focus on what you want to hear, okay? 345 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:24,331 You really need to be able to control these powers. 346 00:16:24,374 --> 00:16:28,422 And I feel like if you really try, you're gonna get it. 347 00:16:28,465 --> 00:16:29,640 Okay? 348 00:16:29,684 --> 00:16:31,033 Okay, okay. You're doing great. 349 00:16:31,077 --> 00:16:32,687 Deep breath, try again. 350 00:16:34,036 --> 00:16:35,385 [breathes deeply] 351 00:16:38,084 --> 00:16:41,043 -[siren wailing] -[guns firing] 352 00:16:41,087 --> 00:16:43,480 -[guns firing] -[people screaming] 353 00:16:43,524 --> 00:16:46,179 -Um... -[children screaming] 354 00:16:46,222 --> 00:16:48,137 Why did you make me listen to that? 355 00:16:48,181 --> 00:16:49,356 You're horrible! 356 00:16:54,143 --> 00:16:56,754 [exhales] I'll go after her. 357 00:16:57,146 --> 00:17:01,411 [sighing grimly] 358 00:17:05,459 --> 00:17:08,853 It's beautiful, watching you control the Totem's magic that way. 359 00:17:08,897 --> 00:17:12,292 Yes, but it's not quite enough, is it, 360 00:17:12,335 --> 00:17:14,076 to pass the Hope Totem's gauntlet? 361 00:17:14,859 --> 00:17:16,600 [sighs in exasperation] 362 00:17:17,993 --> 00:17:20,169 If only I had access to all of my magic, 363 00:17:20,213 --> 00:17:23,651 I can pass this gauntlet with the snap of my fingers. 364 00:17:23,694 --> 00:17:25,174 You know, when I was locked up, 365 00:17:25,218 --> 00:17:28,786 I always found myself most hopeful on Monday nights. 366 00:17:28,830 --> 00:17:32,486 Because... Tuesdays meant tacos. 367 00:17:33,182 --> 00:17:34,053 Right. 368 00:17:35,445 --> 00:17:36,925 The point is, 369 00:17:36,968 --> 00:17:39,145 I'm never going to complete the Hope gauntlet 370 00:17:39,188 --> 00:17:40,842 before Supergirl does. 371 00:17:40,885 --> 00:17:43,105 Hope is her expertise. 372 00:17:44,454 --> 00:17:46,065 It's not mine. 373 00:17:48,893 --> 00:17:52,114 I should let Supergirl pass the gauntlet for me. 374 00:17:53,594 --> 00:17:55,596 I'm not following. 375 00:17:55,639 --> 00:17:57,337 If I let her obtain the Hope Totem, 376 00:17:57,380 --> 00:18:00,688 I can barter it and the Humanity Totem from her. 377 00:18:02,820 --> 00:18:05,997 I just need... leverage. 378 00:18:14,180 --> 00:18:15,311 [chuckles] Oh. 379 00:18:17,357 --> 00:18:18,749 William Dey. 380 00:18:22,449 --> 00:18:28,107 Kaznia is merely defending itself against Corto Maltese's incursion! 381 00:18:28,498 --> 00:18:30,544 "Incursion"? 382 00:18:30,587 --> 00:18:32,372 We are not the aggressors here! They are! 383 00:18:32,415 --> 00:18:35,462 President, Prime Minister, you're misinterpreting one another. 384 00:18:43,905 --> 00:18:46,342 Keep lying and we will retaliate! 385 00:18:46,386 --> 00:18:48,170 Retaliate and we'll finish you! 386 00:18:48,214 --> 00:18:50,781 -Gentlemen, gentlemen. -Gentlemen, gentlemen. 387 00:18:50,825 --> 00:18:53,219 I think it's wise for us to take a brief recess. 388 00:18:53,262 --> 00:18:55,308 Let's return in half an hour. 389 00:18:55,351 --> 00:18:57,136 [people clamoring] 390 00:19:03,620 --> 00:19:05,753 You said you'd be able to keep them calm. 391 00:19:05,796 --> 00:19:07,581 Yes, I did. 392 00:19:07,624 --> 00:19:11,062 But my psychic energy cannot undo the magic that's been used. 393 00:19:11,106 --> 00:19:14,370 And unfortunately, that magic is still growing. 394 00:19:17,243 --> 00:19:18,157 You know what? 395 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:19,549 If you can't calm them anymore, 396 00:19:19,593 --> 00:19:21,203 why don't you just end run the problem? 397 00:19:21,247 --> 00:19:24,293 Just make them agree with each other and sign a treaty. 398 00:19:24,337 --> 00:19:26,643 You mean brainwash them? 399 00:19:26,687 --> 00:19:29,342 That, Secretary, is a great overreach of power. 400 00:19:29,385 --> 00:19:31,474 You would only be pushing through the peace deal 401 00:19:31,518 --> 00:19:32,954 I'm sure I would have brokered 402 00:19:32,997 --> 00:19:34,216 if that alien attack had never happened. 403 00:19:34,260 --> 00:19:36,175 With all due respect, 404 00:19:36,218 --> 00:19:37,219 you do not, in fact, know you would have accomplished that. 405 00:19:37,263 --> 00:19:38,742 [huffs] Oh. 406 00:19:38,786 --> 00:19:40,440 Imposing a will on others can lead to dire consequences. 407 00:19:40,483 --> 00:19:42,790 Your team has done its fair share of intervening 408 00:19:42,833 --> 00:19:44,792 since the dissolution of the DEO. 409 00:19:44,835 --> 00:19:48,274 And now I haven't always agreed with your actions. 410 00:19:48,317 --> 00:19:53,583 But today you asked me to let you help, so help. 411 00:19:55,411 --> 00:19:57,326 Okay. 412 00:19:57,370 --> 00:20:01,417 I will continue to keep things calm while you can do your job. 413 00:20:01,461 --> 00:20:03,854 But if things get out of hand and those missiles launch, 414 00:20:03,898 --> 00:20:06,030 I and my friends will stop them. 415 00:20:08,337 --> 00:20:10,078 Hopefully, it's enough. 416 00:20:13,037 --> 00:20:14,952 [Supergirl sighs] It was awful. 417 00:20:14,996 --> 00:20:17,041 The look on Esme's face, 418 00:20:17,085 --> 00:20:19,653 the fear in her eyes only hearing this... 419 00:20:19,696 --> 00:20:22,482 frightening, horrible stuff. 420 00:20:22,525 --> 00:20:24,919 [sighs] If I can't help inspire hope 421 00:20:24,962 --> 00:20:26,355 in one little girl, how am I supposed to do it 422 00:20:26,399 --> 00:20:28,923 for the whole world and pass the Hope gauntlet? 423 00:20:28,966 --> 00:20:30,838 And this world? 424 00:20:30,881 --> 00:20:32,709 How is any of this hopeful? 425 00:20:32,753 --> 00:20:34,494 Things escalating at The Hague, maybe you should 426 00:20:34,537 --> 00:20:37,323 just wipe those countries of their nuclear weapons. 427 00:20:37,366 --> 00:20:39,455 That'll bring out lasting peace and hope. 428 00:20:39,499 --> 00:20:42,328 I wish I could, but unfortunately, I am forbidden 429 00:20:42,371 --> 00:20:44,068 from interfering in human history. 430 00:20:44,112 --> 00:20:46,027 Weren't you the person that convinced me to use magic 431 00:20:46,070 --> 00:20:47,855 to make people just a little bit violent 432 00:20:47,898 --> 00:20:50,336 in order to draw out Nyxly and the Humanity Totem? 433 00:20:50,379 --> 00:20:51,859 Yeah, but that was different. 434 00:20:51,902 --> 00:20:53,077 That was in pursuit of stopping a villain. 435 00:20:53,121 --> 00:20:55,123 And it was temporary. 436 00:20:55,166 --> 00:20:57,647 Unilaterally changing the world stage, 437 00:20:57,691 --> 00:21:00,476 getting involved at that level, that is not for me to do. 438 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:04,959 People, nations should be self-determining, that's freedom. 439 00:21:05,002 --> 00:21:06,743 That's what we're fighting for. 440 00:21:07,527 --> 00:21:09,659 [gasps, shivers] 441 00:21:09,703 --> 00:21:10,834 What is it? 442 00:21:11,574 --> 00:21:12,749 It's Nyxly. 443 00:21:14,360 --> 00:21:17,145 She's happy about something. 444 00:21:17,188 --> 00:21:20,017 Maybe she's already figured out how to pass the gauntlet. 445 00:21:20,061 --> 00:21:22,977 If you find a repel charm, maybe we should sprinkle some of that 446 00:21:23,020 --> 00:21:25,327 on the Hand of the Flower to buy me some more time. 447 00:21:25,371 --> 00:21:26,763 I'm working on it. 448 00:21:28,504 --> 00:21:31,290 People taking to the streets, children crying in fear 449 00:21:31,333 --> 00:21:33,988 that this conflict will soon escalate to war. 450 00:21:34,031 --> 00:21:37,383 That news is not helping me think of a way to pass the gauntlet. 451 00:21:39,428 --> 00:21:40,908 Maybe that's the answer. 452 00:21:40,951 --> 00:21:43,084 What, turning off the news? I don't think so. 453 00:21:43,127 --> 00:21:45,347 No, no, no, no. So Supergirl does hopeful things, 454 00:21:45,391 --> 00:21:47,610 but it's people like Kara that helped frame the news 455 00:21:47,654 --> 00:21:50,526 in a way that makes it not scary and helps get the message out. 456 00:21:50,570 --> 00:21:52,572 It makes people hopeful. 457 00:21:52,615 --> 00:21:56,227 Maybe it's time for Kara to try this gauntlet instead of Supergirl. 458 00:21:59,883 --> 00:22:02,408 [Kelly] Esme, are you okay? 459 00:22:02,451 --> 00:22:05,324 I know what happened earlier must have been scary. 460 00:22:05,976 --> 00:22:08,501 But we're here for you. 461 00:22:08,544 --> 00:22:11,808 Getting comfortable mimicking other aliens' powers, 462 00:22:11,852 --> 00:22:15,159 it's going to take some time. 463 00:22:15,203 --> 00:22:17,814 And I know that Alex is sorry that she pushed you. 464 00:22:19,033 --> 00:22:20,600 Hey, when we get home, 465 00:22:20,643 --> 00:22:23,124 why don't we finish decorating your room? 466 00:22:23,167 --> 00:22:25,387 I think it's better if we don't. 467 00:22:25,431 --> 00:22:29,304 I think it's better if you just take me back to the group home... 468 00:22:29,348 --> 00:22:31,698 before my powers hurt you too. 469 00:22:34,570 --> 00:22:35,919 [sighs softly] 470 00:22:36,616 --> 00:22:40,010 [breath trembling] 471 00:22:40,054 --> 00:22:42,056 [Kelly] Hey, I'll be right back, okay? 472 00:22:43,187 --> 00:22:44,188 Okay. 473 00:22:45,494 --> 00:22:47,583 [breathes deeply] 474 00:22:49,455 --> 00:22:52,849 I really screwed up, Kelly. 475 00:22:52,893 --> 00:22:54,982 When Kara's powers overwhelmed Esme, 476 00:22:55,025 --> 00:22:58,159 I should have realized that she needed a break, 477 00:22:58,202 --> 00:23:00,466 but I just kept pushing her to keep going. 478 00:23:00,509 --> 00:23:02,990 It was like these instincts took over, 479 00:23:03,033 --> 00:23:04,426 and all of a sudden I'm acting more like 480 00:23:04,470 --> 00:23:06,515 a DEO drill sergeant than I am a mother. 481 00:23:06,559 --> 00:23:10,084 And it was exactly the wrong thing to do. 482 00:23:10,127 --> 00:23:15,611 Growing up, my mom with Kara, she was so kind and understanding, 483 00:23:15,655 --> 00:23:17,787 and it was exactly the mom that Kara needed. 484 00:23:17,831 --> 00:23:20,747 And that's everything that I want to be. 485 00:23:20,790 --> 00:23:22,662 You're being really hard on yourself. 486 00:23:22,705 --> 00:23:24,577 Your mom and Kara fought all the time. 487 00:23:24,620 --> 00:23:26,927 You even told me that once Kara got so angry with Eliza 488 00:23:26,970 --> 00:23:29,582 that she almost burned the house down with her heat vision. 489 00:23:29,625 --> 00:23:31,497 Kara was a teenager, okay, 490 00:23:31,540 --> 00:23:35,065 not some innocent little ball of cuteness. 491 00:23:35,109 --> 00:23:40,419 My point is, they worked it out and Kara thrived. 492 00:23:40,462 --> 00:23:43,770 And even your mother needed that grace period. 493 00:23:43,813 --> 00:23:45,511 So cut yourself some slack. 494 00:23:48,209 --> 00:23:52,431 And this morning, when Esme was scared, 495 00:23:53,736 --> 00:23:56,391 I wanted it to be about her powers 496 00:23:56,435 --> 00:23:59,481 because that would have been an easier fix. 497 00:23:59,525 --> 00:24:00,917 But it's not about that. 498 00:24:01,918 --> 00:24:03,180 It's us. 499 00:24:03,833 --> 00:24:05,618 Okay, so I was right. 500 00:24:07,054 --> 00:24:09,317 No. [sighs] 501 00:24:11,537 --> 00:24:15,062 She just told me that she thinks it's best if we take her back. 502 00:24:15,105 --> 00:24:17,586 And it wasn't because you pushed her. 503 00:24:17,630 --> 00:24:23,287 I think she is terrified of getting close to us 504 00:24:23,331 --> 00:24:26,639 because she thinks we're gonna abandon her like everyone else did. 505 00:24:27,901 --> 00:24:29,380 And I'm a therapist. 506 00:24:29,424 --> 00:24:31,121 I should have realized that this morning. 507 00:24:32,558 --> 00:24:33,689 Mmm-mmm. 508 00:24:35,299 --> 00:24:37,954 I just... I want to do better for Esme. 509 00:24:37,998 --> 00:24:39,521 I know you do. 510 00:24:40,914 --> 00:24:43,569 I just wish we could make her see that. 511 00:24:44,308 --> 00:24:45,962 We can figure this out. 512 00:24:46,006 --> 00:24:49,705 We just got to figure out a way to get her to see the truth. 513 00:24:50,576 --> 00:24:51,881 The truth. 514 00:24:57,974 --> 00:24:59,367 [chuckles softly] 515 00:25:02,588 --> 00:25:04,285 I know it's my first day on Andrea's desk, 516 00:25:04,328 --> 00:25:06,374 but I just got to say I loved your article 517 00:25:06,417 --> 00:25:08,681 on Martian Manhunter keeping the peace talks safe. 518 00:25:08,724 --> 00:25:11,466 -Ms. Rojas is reading it now. -Thanks, Don. Here. 519 00:25:11,510 --> 00:25:14,687 And Ms. Rojas is returning it right to sender. 520 00:25:15,601 --> 00:25:17,080 Is there a problem? 521 00:25:17,124 --> 00:25:19,605 Firstly, I don't know why you're suddenly doing stories 522 00:25:19,648 --> 00:25:23,652 on the Super Friends, which is William's exclusive. 523 00:25:23,696 --> 00:25:26,220 You never struck me as so catty or competitive. 524 00:25:27,264 --> 00:25:28,788 Just for the record, 525 00:25:28,831 --> 00:25:31,573 this story was not meant to step on William's beat. 526 00:25:31,617 --> 00:25:33,967 William's stories have been focusing more on the threat, 527 00:25:34,010 --> 00:25:35,577 and I was more interested in reporting 528 00:25:35,621 --> 00:25:37,231 on the positive developments 529 00:25:37,274 --> 00:25:38,667 happening in National City and around the world. 530 00:25:38,711 --> 00:25:42,105 Why? The world isn't good, Kara. 531 00:25:42,149 --> 00:25:44,064 -That's not true. -[scoffs] 532 00:25:44,107 --> 00:25:47,154 Sure, bad things are happening, 533 00:25:47,197 --> 00:25:49,504 but if we only report on the negative stuff, 534 00:25:49,548 --> 00:25:51,811 then people will start to see and believe 535 00:25:51,854 --> 00:25:54,596 that the world is worse than it actually is. 536 00:25:54,640 --> 00:25:56,729 There are good things happening, 537 00:25:56,772 --> 00:25:59,732 and our readers deserve that positive perspective. 538 00:26:03,518 --> 00:26:04,606 Nyxly. 539 00:26:06,390 --> 00:26:07,609 Huh. 540 00:26:09,089 --> 00:26:11,439 William Dey. Hmm. 541 00:26:11,482 --> 00:26:16,052 It's so good to finally meet you. You know, I'm a big fan of your work. 542 00:26:19,839 --> 00:26:22,493 -Can someone get a camera on this? -Andrea! 543 00:26:22,537 --> 00:26:25,714 Filming this? That's a good idea. 544 00:26:25,758 --> 00:26:29,283 Because I need to get a message out, to Supergirl. 545 00:26:30,066 --> 00:26:31,981 I will kill this man 546 00:26:32,025 --> 00:26:35,376 unless she brings me the Hope Totem and the Humanity Totem 547 00:26:35,419 --> 00:26:36,856 right here by sunset. 548 00:26:36,899 --> 00:26:37,639 Don't you hurt him. 549 00:26:37,683 --> 00:26:39,598 [laughing] 550 00:26:49,520 --> 00:26:50,913 [gasps] 551 00:26:50,957 --> 00:26:54,700 I'm not going to play this game with you, Supergirl. 552 00:26:54,743 --> 00:26:58,051 Bring me the Totems by sunset or he dies. 553 00:26:58,094 --> 00:27:00,836 And after that, I will use the Totem 554 00:27:00,880 --> 00:27:05,493 to make swathes of people feel fear until there's no hope left. 555 00:27:06,712 --> 00:27:07,669 Kind of like this. 556 00:27:10,890 --> 00:27:12,413 [Andrea] Whoa! Oh. 557 00:27:12,456 --> 00:27:14,023 -[breathing heavily] Thank you, Supergirl. -Yeah. 558 00:27:21,901 --> 00:27:25,252 [girl crying] Oh, no! 559 00:27:28,255 --> 00:27:29,691 [wind whooshing] 560 00:27:32,868 --> 00:27:35,044 [car screeching] 561 00:27:41,747 --> 00:27:42,661 Cgyrzyx. 562 00:27:44,663 --> 00:27:46,055 [wind blowing] 563 00:27:46,099 --> 00:27:48,144 [female voice] You have failed the gauntlet. 564 00:27:48,188 --> 00:27:49,711 [exhales] 565 00:27:59,503 --> 00:28:01,070 [William] Supergirl won't give you those Totems. 566 00:28:01,114 --> 00:28:02,942 [sniffles] She'll find another way. 567 00:28:02,985 --> 00:28:07,207 I've never seen a planet so driven by naivete. 568 00:28:07,250 --> 00:28:09,165 And, you know, you're quite the worst of them, 569 00:28:09,209 --> 00:28:12,168 with your devotion to free press. 570 00:28:12,212 --> 00:28:13,779 You don't believe in free press? 571 00:28:13,822 --> 00:28:15,084 Mmm-mmm. 572 00:28:15,128 --> 00:28:20,742 Journalism shines a light on people in power. 573 00:28:20,786 --> 00:28:25,051 It ensures no authoritarian impulse goes unchecked. 574 00:28:26,095 --> 00:28:27,706 Much like yourself. 575 00:28:27,749 --> 00:28:30,317 If you think your little newspaper 576 00:28:30,360 --> 00:28:33,755 has any impact on those with real power, 577 00:28:33,799 --> 00:28:37,237 you're more delusional than I thought. 578 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:42,068 No, the powerful will always believe their way is righteous. 579 00:28:43,330 --> 00:28:44,766 I would know. 580 00:28:44,810 --> 00:28:49,815 My father was the most powerful being in my dimension. 581 00:28:52,556 --> 00:28:56,735 The more power he gained, the more corrupt he became. 582 00:28:56,778 --> 00:28:59,085 I tried to show him the error of his ways... 583 00:29:00,303 --> 00:29:02,001 and he decimated me. 584 00:29:05,831 --> 00:29:06,788 But soon... 585 00:29:08,224 --> 00:29:10,357 I will reunite the AllStone... 586 00:29:11,837 --> 00:29:14,665 and I will finally set things right. 587 00:29:16,972 --> 00:29:18,887 [voice shaking] After everything you've done... 588 00:29:20,497 --> 00:29:22,325 all of the chaos you've wrought... 589 00:29:23,631 --> 00:29:26,677 you really think you're delivering justice? 590 00:29:28,854 --> 00:29:29,811 Yeah. 591 00:29:37,253 --> 00:29:39,908 [Lena breathing deeply] 592 00:29:41,692 --> 00:29:45,784 [in Latin] Avertat ab eis et advenam opprimebant. 593 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:49,178 [gasps] 594 00:29:54,880 --> 00:29:57,578 [Brainy] The charm is very short term. 595 00:29:57,621 --> 00:29:59,710 Am I correct in assuming that wasn't your intention? 596 00:30:04,193 --> 00:30:05,368 I tried the articles. 597 00:30:06,021 --> 00:30:07,588 I couldn't get the Totem. 598 00:30:07,631 --> 00:30:10,721 I saved cats from trees and people from crime. 599 00:30:10,765 --> 00:30:13,072 I flew over Kaznia and Corto Maltese, 600 00:30:13,115 --> 00:30:14,856 telling the people I wouldn't let them down. 601 00:30:16,031 --> 00:30:17,032 Couldn't get the Totem. 602 00:30:17,076 --> 00:30:18,991 I have no idea 603 00:30:19,034 --> 00:30:20,688 if trying and failing is making things worse for Secretary Brown. 604 00:30:20,731 --> 00:30:22,908 The situation at The Hague is devolving. 605 00:30:22,951 --> 00:30:25,693 We need to find Nyxly, 606 00:30:25,736 --> 00:30:27,651 or come up with some way to save William 607 00:30:27,695 --> 00:30:29,566 without giving her either Totem. 608 00:30:29,610 --> 00:30:31,960 Please tell me you two have some good news. 609 00:30:34,093 --> 00:30:36,225 I'm sorry, Kara. I wish I did, but... 610 00:30:36,269 --> 00:30:40,534 I haven't been able to locate Nyxly, William or Naxim's ship anywhere. 611 00:30:40,577 --> 00:30:45,887 And my protective charm is more of a practice zap at the moment. 612 00:30:45,931 --> 00:30:47,671 It's not gonna be enough to protect 613 00:30:47,715 --> 00:30:49,848 either the Humanity or the Hope Totem from Nyxly. 614 00:30:56,071 --> 00:30:59,074 Hey, Esme. Um... 615 00:31:00,946 --> 00:31:06,473 I am really sorry that I pushed you to practice so hard today. 616 00:31:08,127 --> 00:31:10,259 We got you another present, 617 00:31:10,303 --> 00:31:12,348 but you have to come with us to see it. 618 00:31:13,480 --> 00:31:14,698 Do you want to? 619 00:31:15,786 --> 00:31:16,613 Okay. 620 00:31:18,137 --> 00:31:19,225 Here. 621 00:31:21,009 --> 00:31:22,141 I'll hold your hand too. 622 00:31:22,184 --> 00:31:25,753 So, he's more like a pet, really. 623 00:31:25,796 --> 00:31:27,929 He's called a Truth Seeker. 624 00:31:27,973 --> 00:31:31,933 Anyone who touches it, they can only tell the truth. 625 00:31:31,977 --> 00:31:36,285 So that means when you're around him, you have his powers too. 626 00:31:36,329 --> 00:31:40,028 So you can be 100% absolutely certain 627 00:31:40,072 --> 00:31:43,945 that everything we say to you is the truth. 628 00:31:45,468 --> 00:31:47,993 We have something important to tell you. 629 00:31:48,036 --> 00:31:49,559 Do you want to try it out? 630 00:31:49,603 --> 00:31:52,998 Okay. You want to hold our hands? Yeah. 631 00:31:53,041 --> 00:31:59,700 We are never, ever gonna send you away. Okay? 632 00:31:59,743 --> 00:32:03,747 No matter what you do, no matter what you say. 633 00:32:03,791 --> 00:32:07,099 Even if your powers get big and confusing, 634 00:32:07,142 --> 00:32:10,624 even if you never want to use your powers again. 635 00:32:10,667 --> 00:32:13,366 We're your family now, Esme. 636 00:32:13,409 --> 00:32:15,368 And we're gonna grow together. 637 00:32:15,411 --> 00:32:17,674 And you're going to make some mistakes, 638 00:32:17,718 --> 00:32:19,024 and we're going to make mistakes. 639 00:32:19,067 --> 00:32:22,114 I made mistakes earlier today. 640 00:32:22,157 --> 00:32:24,116 But we're going to learn from one another. 641 00:32:24,159 --> 00:32:26,422 And the most important thing... 642 00:32:27,771 --> 00:32:30,992 through it all, we'll do it together. 643 00:32:31,036 --> 00:32:35,344 I had a family before but bad things happened to them... 644 00:32:36,215 --> 00:32:37,346 and I was alone. 645 00:32:41,046 --> 00:32:44,397 Do you want to know what your new family does for a living? 646 00:32:47,052 --> 00:32:49,315 -We're superheroes. -[Kelly gasps] 647 00:32:49,358 --> 00:32:53,145 Yeah. So that means that you don't have to worry about us. 648 00:32:53,188 --> 00:32:57,105 Because it's our job to face all the bad things. 649 00:32:58,106 --> 00:32:59,586 And you know what? 650 00:33:00,630 --> 00:33:03,068 -We're really good at it. -Mmm-hmm. 651 00:33:03,111 --> 00:33:04,460 [all chuckle] 652 00:33:06,245 --> 00:33:07,594 I believe you. 653 00:33:09,813 --> 00:33:11,424 The talks broke down completely. 654 00:33:11,467 --> 00:33:13,992 The Corto Maltesian Prime Minister said he felt threatened. 655 00:33:14,035 --> 00:33:16,037 Governments in both nations have issued lockdowns 656 00:33:16,081 --> 00:33:19,214 as military leaders flock to their respective capitals. 657 00:33:19,258 --> 00:33:21,651 Allies were concerned that if one of the nations 658 00:33:21,695 --> 00:33:23,262 launches a nuclear missile, 659 00:33:23,305 --> 00:33:25,960 the conflict could have global consequences. 660 00:33:26,004 --> 00:33:27,657 [voice shaking] This morning, I was so hopeful. 661 00:33:27,701 --> 00:33:30,138 Thinking about Esme, about... 662 00:33:30,182 --> 00:33:34,229 a future that was so much brighter than yesterday, and now this. 663 00:33:34,273 --> 00:33:37,928 This is what lies ahead of us. [sighs wearily] 664 00:33:40,192 --> 00:33:41,367 I can't have it. 665 00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:45,371 I won't have it. 666 00:33:45,414 --> 00:33:47,068 If they launch those missiles, we will stop them. 667 00:33:47,112 --> 00:33:48,722 We have to do more than that, J'onn. 668 00:33:48,765 --> 00:33:50,289 Didn't you say you weren't supposed to interfere? 669 00:33:50,332 --> 00:33:52,900 I did, but someone is interfering with human history 670 00:33:52,943 --> 00:33:55,468 who doesn't care about humanity or hope. 671 00:33:55,511 --> 00:33:58,427 And I will do whatever it takes to protect this planet, 672 00:33:58,471 --> 00:34:00,560 including disarming those countries, 673 00:34:00,603 --> 00:34:05,304 so that the people don't have to fear tomorrow or the next day or the next. 674 00:34:05,347 --> 00:34:09,047 You'll inspire a hope that burns longer and brighter than the sun. 675 00:34:10,265 --> 00:34:11,397 And get that Totem. 676 00:34:11,440 --> 00:34:12,746 [sighs] 677 00:34:14,313 --> 00:34:15,792 [keyboard clacking] 678 00:34:15,836 --> 00:34:18,012 I'm accessing Kaznian and Corto Maltese military data 679 00:34:18,056 --> 00:34:20,101 and downloading the location of their missile silos, 680 00:34:20,145 --> 00:34:22,016 so Lena can direct you to them over comms. 681 00:34:22,060 --> 00:34:24,192 I calculate you should have all the missiles removed 682 00:34:24,236 --> 00:34:26,107 and the Hope Totem in your hands 683 00:34:26,151 --> 00:34:27,674 with several minutes to spare before Nyxly's clock runs out. 684 00:34:27,717 --> 00:34:29,763 And then you can use the Totems against Nyxly. 685 00:34:29,806 --> 00:34:31,634 No. No, absolutely not. 686 00:34:31,678 --> 00:34:34,159 Even if Supergirl can wield the Totems' powers, it's too risky. 687 00:34:34,202 --> 00:34:37,075 Every time a Totem's been used, we've had untold consequences. 688 00:34:37,118 --> 00:34:38,598 But trading the Totems for William... 689 00:34:38,641 --> 00:34:40,078 My protective charm isn't enough 690 00:34:40,121 --> 00:34:41,688 to stop Nyxly from using it for herself. 691 00:34:41,731 --> 00:34:43,168 Your charm may be weak, 692 00:34:43,211 --> 00:34:44,604 but it could be what we need to turn the tide. 693 00:34:44,647 --> 00:34:47,781 Unfortunately, the tide did just turn. 694 00:34:47,824 --> 00:34:50,479 Corto Maltese just fired the first missile. 695 00:34:55,310 --> 00:34:57,225 [alarm blaring] 696 00:34:57,269 --> 00:35:01,099 [people screaming] 697 00:35:03,318 --> 00:35:08,106 -[boy exclaiming] -[people screaming] 698 00:35:11,587 --> 00:35:15,156 [in Kaznian] 699 00:35:16,070 --> 00:35:17,550 [in Kaznian] 700 00:35:21,771 --> 00:35:23,077 [J'onn J'onzz] Supergirl, I got it. 701 00:35:36,221 --> 00:35:38,179 [metal creaking] 702 00:35:38,223 --> 00:35:39,267 Nice. 703 00:35:40,660 --> 00:35:44,229 [metal creaking, clunking] 704 00:35:44,272 --> 00:35:47,232 I'll hold them while you disarm the arsenals. 705 00:35:47,275 --> 00:35:50,670 You take Corto Maltese. I've got a soft spot for Kaznia. 706 00:35:50,713 --> 00:35:52,106 You got it. 707 00:36:03,073 --> 00:36:05,598 Brainy and I will fly the missiles into the sun, 708 00:36:05,641 --> 00:36:07,208 where they won't be able to hurt anyone. 709 00:36:09,254 --> 00:36:11,169 I hope this is enough to get the Totem. 710 00:36:17,262 --> 00:36:19,307 [breathing heavily] 711 00:36:19,351 --> 00:36:20,178 Cgyrzyx! 712 00:36:23,442 --> 00:36:26,575 [female voice] You have performed admirably. 713 00:36:28,186 --> 00:36:30,100 Lena, I'm heading your way now. 714 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:37,934 I have what you want, Nyxly. 715 00:36:38,326 --> 00:36:39,284 Let him go. 716 00:36:39,327 --> 00:36:42,025 Give me what I want first. 717 00:36:45,464 --> 00:36:46,769 Suit yourself. 718 00:36:48,467 --> 00:36:50,469 [yells in pain] Ah! 719 00:36:50,512 --> 00:36:51,600 Run! 720 00:36:52,427 --> 00:36:53,820 [grunts] 721 00:36:53,863 --> 00:36:56,475 You tried to use magic against me. 722 00:36:56,518 --> 00:36:58,607 -Don't hurt him. -I'm not hurting him. 723 00:36:59,260 --> 00:37:00,566 You are. 724 00:37:00,609 --> 00:37:04,309 [straining] You talk about me like I don't... 725 00:37:05,440 --> 00:37:06,441 get a say. 726 00:37:12,534 --> 00:37:14,275 [gasping] But I do. 727 00:37:17,496 --> 00:37:19,759 [breathing heavily] 728 00:37:20,716 --> 00:37:22,718 You're not in my head anymore. 729 00:37:22,762 --> 00:37:25,460 -I guess hope does trump fear. -No. 730 00:37:28,333 --> 00:37:29,377 I won't be undone. 731 00:37:40,519 --> 00:37:42,303 [sighs in exasperation] 732 00:37:50,268 --> 00:37:54,489 [J'onn J'onzz] Humanity, Hope and Courage. 733 00:37:54,533 --> 00:37:57,536 We now have three of the seven Totems in our possession, 734 00:37:57,579 --> 00:37:59,233 and Nyxly has none. 735 00:38:00,539 --> 00:38:03,542 We keep doing the same thing over and over again. 736 00:38:03,585 --> 00:38:07,589 Going from Totem to Totem, trying to beat Nyxly at her own game. 737 00:38:07,633 --> 00:38:10,636 [sighs] Maybe that's a mistake. 738 00:38:10,679 --> 00:38:13,160 Today, we were able to keep the Totems safe from Nyxly, 739 00:38:13,203 --> 00:38:16,381 but we might not be so lucky next time. 740 00:38:16,424 --> 00:38:18,905 And she's never going to give up. 741 00:38:18,948 --> 00:38:20,820 As long as we hold on to these Totems, 742 00:38:20,863 --> 00:38:24,389 we run the risk of her eventually being able to assemble the AllStone. 743 00:38:24,432 --> 00:38:27,479 Certainly, it's a risk, but what alternative do we have? 744 00:38:27,522 --> 00:38:31,483 Destroy the Totems, just like we did the nukes. 745 00:38:31,526 --> 00:38:33,398 The Totems possess an ancient, 746 00:38:33,441 --> 00:38:36,575 deeply ingrained magic that we don't really understand. 747 00:38:36,618 --> 00:38:39,491 But what we do know is that each Totem is related to an element. 748 00:38:39,534 --> 00:38:41,319 It's Courage, Hope, Humanity. 749 00:38:42,624 --> 00:38:44,234 If we destroy the Totems, 750 00:38:44,278 --> 00:38:46,411 that could affect the elements in the real world. 751 00:38:46,454 --> 00:38:50,893 That may be true, but we don't have to destroy all three Totems. 752 00:38:50,937 --> 00:38:56,595 So long as we destroy one, the AllStone will never be complete. 753 00:38:56,638 --> 00:39:01,426 But how do we decide which to risk, courage, humanity or hope? 754 00:39:01,469 --> 00:39:03,602 We've seen what happens when humanity's compromised. 755 00:39:03,645 --> 00:39:05,560 That is not an option. 756 00:39:05,604 --> 00:39:08,563 And watching those diplomats today, with their courage stripped away. 757 00:39:08,607 --> 00:39:11,871 I don't want to see what that looks like on a global scale. 758 00:39:11,914 --> 00:39:13,263 It has to be hope. 759 00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:16,745 We proved that... 760 00:39:16,789 --> 00:39:18,965 even when the world has lost all hope, 761 00:39:19,008 --> 00:39:21,533 we can be the example to bring it back. 762 00:39:21,576 --> 00:39:24,797 Even if there are consequences to destroying the Hope Totem, 763 00:39:24,840 --> 00:39:26,102 we can do it again. 764 00:39:30,411 --> 00:39:31,456 Okay, arms out. 765 00:39:31,499 --> 00:39:33,327 There we go. 766 00:39:33,371 --> 00:39:36,330 Okay, so we showed you the Truth Seeker 767 00:39:36,374 --> 00:39:39,333 so that you would know that we're always telling you the truth. 768 00:39:39,377 --> 00:39:42,945 But we also know that he didn't solve everything. 769 00:39:43,598 --> 00:39:45,557 We're here to help you. 770 00:39:45,600 --> 00:39:48,603 We want you to work through all the feelings you're feeling. 771 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:53,608 I love my room. 772 00:39:54,479 --> 00:39:56,263 [both chuckle] 773 00:39:58,613 --> 00:40:00,136 Okay. 774 00:40:00,180 --> 00:40:02,225 -Night-night. -Good night. 775 00:40:05,359 --> 00:40:10,538 [groans] No one tells you how being a mom brings up all of your past struggles. 776 00:40:10,582 --> 00:40:13,193 Yeah. Or your worst insecurities. 777 00:40:14,455 --> 00:40:15,413 But... 778 00:40:16,065 --> 00:40:17,458 the truth is... 779 00:40:19,329 --> 00:40:22,681 [voice shaking] it's so much better than I ever would have imagined. 780 00:40:22,724 --> 00:40:23,812 Oh, baby. 781 00:40:23,856 --> 00:40:26,946 [both chuckle] 782 00:40:46,922 --> 00:40:48,315 No. 783 00:40:57,542 --> 00:41:01,067 [voice shaking] Supergirl just destroyed the Hope Totem. 784 00:41:01,110 --> 00:41:03,373 Now the AllStone will never be whole. 785 00:41:18,127 --> 00:41:19,346 What is it? 786 00:41:28,877 --> 00:41:30,531 "Secret admirer"? 787 00:41:35,710 --> 00:41:36,494 [beeps] 788 00:41:51,683 --> 00:41:53,946 [theme music playing]