Lessons: Becoming the Green Arrow

Episode 9 - Records (Part 1)

Episode 9 - Records (Part 1) 

AN -This is another long one so I'm posting the first half now and the second half tomorrow!  

DISCLAIMER - No updates here, I have no legal claim to CW's Arrow but I play w/o profit anyway!

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PREVIOUSLY...Team Arrow had discovered Caitlyn Snow was the mastermind behind Brick's attacks but they didn't have a plan to stop her. It did seem that with the revelation of her part though that the attacks on Starling City eased. Brick's gangs were still active but it no longer seemed the city was at war. This gave the Team more time to research, form a plan, and worry about Felicity's mysterious savior over the next week.

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While the Team was focused on Brick and Caitlyn, they gladly made time to visit Quentin Lance once they received word he had awakened from his coma. Felicity led the way as soon as visiting hours were over and they could sneak in unnoticed. 

"We are so glad you're awake - we've missed you." Felicity smiled widely and even leaned in to gently hug Det. Lance as she spoke for the Team. She stepped back to stand between Oliver and Diggle as Roy stood near the door. 

"Thank you...and thank you for the flowers." Lance motioned with his head to the fresh flowers on the bedside table. When he noticed Felicity blushing, he laughed and continued. "The night nurse ratted you out. She actually said they came from Oliver but I knew that meant you." 

Diggle and Oliver smiled as Felicity nervously pushed her glasses up on her nose as she mumbled, "You're welcome...so when do you get out of here? I'm sure you are tired of being here, well, you would be if you'd been awake all this time, um, well, you are awake now though and that's all that matters." Felicity ended her nervous rambling with a smile. 

"Hopefully soon - they want to run more tests. Um, is there a way you can get word to Sara? Laurel said she hadn't heard from her but I thought you guys might be in touch." Lance knew it was unlikely Sara could visit but he wanted her to know he was okay and that he was thinking of her. 

"She confirmed she's in Japan with Nyssa and doing well but that's all we know." It was Felicity who provided that information with an understanding smile. "I'll try to get word to her as I'm sure she would want to be here with you." 

"Incoming." Roy gave the warning even as he moved back and all could hear the harsh rapping of high heels on the hospital floor. 

As one, Diggle, Felicity and Oliver stepped away from Lance's bed and watched the door. Roy moved back to them as Laurel followed him in the room with a glare. 

"Ollie, we need to talk now." Laurel employed the shortened version of his name like a weapon. She had been angry before she entered the room, but it always annoyed her to see his friends standing so close to him, particularly her. However, this was important and as the Assistant DA she had a job to do. 

"Sweetheart, what's going on?" Lance knew his daughter was angry and he could see Felicity was uncomfortable but he couldn't read any emotion on the men's faces. 

"John Deleon wants Ollie arrested for embezzlement." Laurel dropped that bomb as she moved to her dad's side and watched for a reaction. As there was no visible response from Ollie, Laurel continued. 

"He's provided some documentation for some wire transfers from the City's renovation and rebuilding funds to Queen Family Trust accounts. The DA's office is investigating. This is a serious allegation Ollie."