Little Bear

7

Oliver came into my room late at night. He groaned as he made his way to my bed.

"Guessing it didn't go so well?" I asked him. He shook his head,giving me his answer.

" Diggle got shot, I saved him. Told who who I am, and he sees me as a murderer" Oliver told me, his words short and you can hear the sadness in his voice.

" You're not a murderer Oliver. You're a good man, he just doesn't understand yet. He will, he just needs time" I reassured him. I know he wanted Diggle to join us, but it takes time to accept something like this.

" Thank you Bear, I hope he does" and with that, he left my room. Allowing me to finally try and get some rest after this long day.

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The next day I quickly got up and dressed, as I knew Oliver wanted the get a few things done today. As I made my way into the living room, I noticed a strange man and no Diggle.

"Who's this? " I asked,  pointing to the tall man. Oliver stood between the couch, turning towards me when he noticed that I joined.

"Mr. Diggles replacement " Oliver told me. I gave him a confused look, unsure why Diggle left,  turning to Moira.

"Mr. Diggle is gone?" I asked. Moira sighed and nodded, who stood near Oliver.

"Yes, he left becuase Oliver was too much of a struggle for him to keep up with" Moira said. I nodded,  understanding a bit. Oliver walked up to me, leaving down to whisper in my ear.

" Come to the hideout with me" he whispered. I nodded my head, walking with him as our new bodyguard followed.

" Need me to get the car ready sir?" He asked us.

" Yes please" Oliver told him. And as soon as he looked away, Oliver grabbed my hand and we ran towards his motorcycle. He hopped on first and then I got on behind him. Wrapping my arms around him, he started driving off. Surprising our new body guard. I laughed a little as I saw the look on his face. I wonder how long he'll stay in for.

Once we made it to the hideout, Oliver went and done more research about some man. I joined him as I wanted training and to just see what he does.

"This man Peter Declan, who had murdered his wife in cold blood. Had no alibi, and all the evidence was pointed toward him.  He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. Only one thing was off. His wife had worked for Jason Brodeur. And that name is on the list" Oliver told me, as I sat in the chair besides him

"The news said that Jason wife worked for him too, right?" I asked, sounding uncertain.   He nodded, showing that I was right.

"Yes, but something's off about this. It doesn't seem right. He had no alibi, evidence says it was him, but he says she was murdered by someone else. I think he's innocent" he said, looking over at me, causing me to nod.

" So how will you prove he's innocent? Doesn't seem easy" I told him.

"I know someone who can help me determine that" he said, meeting my eyes.

"Who?"

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And so oliver wanted to go to Laurels late at night, hoping she'd help. Oliver trust and believes in her, but I think his love for her clouds his judgement. I knew back on the island he loved her, but did her wrong. He still loves her, even if she's moved on. I know Oliver wants to move on, he just doesn't know how. I'm not even sure if he's met anyone else he's interested in , or who he'd want to have a chance with. I do hope he finds that person, he deserves happiness.