Fighting for the Heart

Untitled Part 2

John walked through the gym the next morning making sure everything was set for the day. Felicity would be here soon, and he was glad he told Oliver to be in just a little later. He wanted time to talk to her and explain Oliver's situation before they met. Felicity could be somewhat feisty and he was hoping the two did not butt heads.

He walked into the PT room and smiled as he saw his wife wiping down the equipment before her first morning session. From the day he first saw her he had been smitten, and as she turned and smiled at him, he thought of just how lucky a man he was to have her.

"Felicity should be here shortly, I just wanted to check with you to make sure you are good to meet with Oliver today." John said as he walked over and kissed her cheek.

"Yes, I can see him as soon as you are done. I kept my morning wide open." Lyla knew Oliver's story and she was interested to see just what kind of shape he was in now. He had been well on his way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He had only been two fights away from qualifying when the accident had occurred and his injuries had been crippling.

"Good." John heard the door open and headed to the main room. He smiled when he saw his favorite tiny blonde walk in looking flustered. Felicity Smoak was one of the smartest women he knew but she was also the clumsiest and she had an adorable habit of babbling. He could tell from the scowl on her face that her morning had been taxing and he walked over and took her briefcase from her, placing his arm around her shoulders. He noted she looked lovely in her soft rose dress. It had a sweetheart neckline, short sleeves and an a-line skirt that ended at her knees. Her matching pumps brought her almost to his shoulder and as he walked her toward his office he felt her tension start to melt away.

"Bad morning?" he asked as she plopped into the seat across from his desk. She had a large cup of coffee in her hand and she held her finger up, telling him to give her a moment as she took a long drag of the hot liquid.

"Heaven!" she breathed out before she looked at him sheepishly. "It wasn't a good morning, I can say that. At least until now." She smiled at John. He and Lyla were two of her dearest friends and had been the first two people she had met when she moved to Starling City. Making a new start had been hard on her. She had lived in Ivy Town most of her life and that had been where she had hoped to start a family and retire. But fate had other plans. Her fiancé Billy Malone had been a police officer and he was killed in the line of duty when he answered a domestic disturbance call.

She had moved to Starling to make a fresh start. The memories too much for her in Ivy Town.

"So, give me the low down on Queen." she said as John sat down with a grin. "I know he was in a car accident about five years ago. How is he physically?"

"Well I only met with him yesterday but he seems to have kept in good shape. He still has the passion for the sport and based on what little I know I think he might have a shot at a comeback. Lyla is suppose to evaluate him today." John said.

"Isn't Thea Queen his sister?" Felicity said intrigued. She knew the Queen family were big in the MMA world. Thea was the current women's champion and his parents Moira and Robert had retired years ago but their legacy was still well known around the circuit.

"Yes. He practically grew up near the cage. It's in his blood." John leaned forward. "So, will you consider him?"

"I will meet with him and go from there. If I don't get a good feel for him then I will have to say no John."

John heard the door of the gym open, and stood walking to his office door. "That should be him. I will be right back." Felicity took another sip of her coffee as John walked out front to meet Queen. She had come this morning as a favor to John. She had been hesitant at first to meet with Queen because he had a reputation for being difficult back before the accident. But she felt every person deserved a second chance, so she had agreed to the meeting.