Teamwork

Chapter 4 - Searches

Moira couldn't believe that her son had just stood up to Laurel like he had. Oh, she had known that Oliver had feelings for Felicity, she just didn't think he would defend her in quite that way. The thought brought a smile to her face. I hope they realize one day soon just how much they mean to each other. She thought as she watched the two of them.

Lance had to keep his jaw from hitting the floor after Oliver's words to Laurel. He knew his daughter had been pushing things recently but he didn't realize just how much she was getting under Oliver's skin. I wonder just how close he and Felicity are. He thought as he had watched the two of them sew up Oliver's arm. How is it that he can not only sew up his own bullet wounds, but that he does it without a sound? Not to mention that he went through all the torture from Malcolm silently as well. He's going to have to teach me his tricks.

Walter watched as Oliver and Felicity exchanged a few quiet words. He heard Oliver call her remarkable and knew that the younger man was right. She really is a remarkable woman. I don't know anyone else that could have done what she did tonight. The Team really is lucky to have her on board. He watched as they started to walk towards the computer and the rest of the Team walked towards them. He figured that he was about to see more of how well this Team works together and he felt honored that they had allowed them this small glimpse into their lives as the protectors of Starling City.

Diggle had done everything that he could think of to keep himself from laughing when Oliver stood up to Laurel. He knew it would eventually come and figured that Oliver's injuries could have played a small part in when it happened. No matter, he had thought it was hilarious and simply hoped that Laurel had learned her lesson.

"Oliver, you're back is bleeding again." Lance commented, concerned yet again for Oliver. He had watched as Oliver had battled the weapons dealers and knew that it could not have been good for his injuries. Then he had watched as the younger man had landed hard on his back when the grenade exploded. It's no wonder his back is bleeding again.

"What!" Thea exclaimed. She could not believe everything that had happened to Oliver. "You not only got shot but your back is busted up again? Why didn't you say anything?" She asked, clearly not understanding why that hadn't been one of the first things Oliver mentioned when he got back.

"It is? I didn't even notice." Oliver said nonchalantly as he looked to Sara and Diggle who were standing behind him.

"The Detective is right Oliver. Some of the stitches have come out again and you are bleeding some." Diggle stated, confirming what Lance had said.

"Here, have a seat and I'll take care of it." Sara said, pointing back to the stool the he had just vacated.

"Why can't I just sit over here?" Oliver asked, referring to the chair next to Felicity who was now sitting back at her computers.

Moira couldn't help the smile that spread across her face as she listened to the exchange. Oliver was obviously not happy about not being able to sit next to Felicity right now and it was evident in the look on his face. He looks jealous and irritated all at the same time. Almost like he did that Christmas when he was barely a teenager and didn't get the motorcycle that he wanted.

"Oliver, quit acting like a five year old who is not getting his way! Felicity needs to work at her computers and I need to fix up your back, again." Sara said, trying to keep from laughing. He really was acting like a child. Why won't they just admit that they love each other and make this easier on everyone else? Especially now that they've kissed already! She thought right before she noticed John's face which pretty much said he was thinking the same thing.