Code of Silence

Untitled Part 11

Moira was intrigued. Felicity was obviously seeing her son, and that fact alone made her curious. Oliver had not dated anyone since taking over his father's position in the family. So, what made this girl different, special?

Donna took a deep breath and smiled stiffly at Moira, "Mrs. Queen....", she was stopped by Moira.

"Please call me Moira."

"Moira. We don't know each other, but I felt it was important that I come talk to you in light of what happened today?"

Moira looked confused, "Today?"

"My husband has been known to be a little emotional, for lack of a better word, and sometimes he takes things out on those around him. Unfortunately, over the years Felicity has been on the receiving end of some of his emotional outbursts."

"You mean he has hit her?" Moira asked, stunned. She had heard of Noah Cutler and knew he was a ruthless business man. It sounded like he was the same with his family.

Donna looked down, slightly ashamed, "Yes." She took a deep breath and continued, "I have always tried to shield Felicity from these moments, but I was not always successful. And now that your son has confronted him about this, I am concerned what Noah might try to do."

"Oliver confronted your husband?"

"Yes. Noah hit Felicity yesterday and Oliver found out. He drove Felicity to the house this morning and had her gather her things and while they were there your son had a talk with Noah."

Moira looked at her in surprise. She could imagine the "talk" Oliver had with Noah. Moira's eyes hardened. "What can I do Miss Smoak?"

"Please call me Donna. You need to put extra security on your son. Noah was humiliated this morning and he is not too happy about that. He was mumbling something about having dangerous connections, and if my guess is right he is working with the Civello family."

Moira nodded as she listened. The Civello's were a rival family. Oliver had met with them recently trying to broker a truce. Was Noah working with them?

"My husband has always been about money, business and power. And if he is working with the Civello's he will want to send a message to your son and your family."

Moira looked at her and gave Donna an understanding smile. "Believe me Donna. Our family has faced many obstacles. If your husband wants to go up against our family he will regret it." Moira's smile was cold and factual.

Donna nodded and stood, holding out her hand, "Please Moira. Take care of your son, and my daughter."

Moira looked at her quizzically. It was if she felt she would not be around.

"I will Donna!"

Donna turned and walked to the door and as she approached it Moira called out to her.

"Donna! Be careful!"

Donna smiled shakily and then turned and left. Moira thought for a moment and then picked up her phone. She needed to talk to Oliver.

PRESENT DAY

Moira walked into the living room. She had just gotten off the phone with Thea and Thea was coming home. She had been living in Paris working in fashion for the last five years. When they thought that they had lost Oliver and Felicity she had needed a new start and had moved to Paris. The day that Oliver had called her to let her know they were alive had been a remarkable day for all of them, but she had decided to stay.

She loved the city and the job and she and Roy were happy there. Soon both of her children would be home. Moira smiled and looked up to see Anatoli sitting in one of the wingback chairs by the fireplace reading the paper. He looked very dapper, and she grew a little shy.