'Therapy Sessions'

(Chapter )

A:N/ I hope you guys like this story. I decided to write about Felicity and her dealing with what happened to her after the accident. I hope you all like it!


After the accident Felicity didn't quite feel like herself anymore. It's like a part of her had died a little in that limo. It was supposed to be the best night of her life. She was going a step further in a future with the man that she loved… and then it was all taken away from her.

She remembered being so happy and in love as she intertwined her fingers with his and then they kissed and it was like the rest of the world faded as they enjoyed their small bliss together. The next thing that she remembers is waking up in the hospital bed, everything aching and the only comfort she has is one that she's become familiar with… his hand in hers. She blinks her eyes a couple times and then focuses her eyes on her surroundings then on him. He looks exhausted and she lifts her hand up as much as she can anyway with all the wires and tubes she has in her arm. She lightly runs her hand through his hair and it startles him at first but eventually she sees him look up at her with something she hasn't seen before. It's like a mixture of happiness, shock, and anguish mixed in with some guilt.

"Hey." He says as if he's bracing her for something else.

"Oliver… what happened?"

"It's a long story Felicity… I'm just glad that you're awake, we were all so worried about you."

"Then give me the short version."

"We were headed back home when we got ambushed by Darhk's men… Felicity I thought I had protected you but then the second that I moved away from you, you got hurt and it was all my fault… I…I'm so sorry Felicity I should've tried harder or thought of a better way to get out of there but…"

She cut him off before he could finish.

"Oliver this wasn't your fault, what happened to me wasn't your fault we all agreed to stop being scared and we knew the consequences of outing Darhk. So don't you dare blame yourself for this."

"Felicity…"

"Oliver, unless the next words out of your mouth are 'I love you' then I don't want to hear it."

"I love you."

"There know was that so hard?"

She looked at him and she knew that something was wrong because it looked like there was something more that he had to tell her but he didn't get the chance to because the doctor walked in.

"Ms. Smoak, how are you feeling?"

"Like I got shot. Sorry I mean I feel as okay as anyone can be after what happened, I guess."

"And pain wise? On a scale of 1-10."

"Definitely an 8 or high 9."

"Well I'll send a nurse in to administer you something to help with the pain. And then later we'll discuss your aftercare. I already gave the list of information to your boyfriend here."

"Fiancé actually. And what kind of aftercare exactly?"

"Um… doctor can I speak to you privately for a second?"
"Sure Mr. Queen."

They went out in the hallway and were having what looked like an extreme conversation. But Felicity couldn't concern herself right now with that because a nurse had just walked in and gave her some pain medicine. She was slowly starting to fall asleep and the last thing she could remember was the doctor and Oliver talking and saying something about having to tell her because she'd find out eventually.


It had been two weeks later and after being told that she'd probably never walk again was so much of a shock that they had to sedate her due to her panic attack that she had.

So now here she is at their loft in a wheelchair. Which is so uncomfortable btw which she hasn't let go unnoticed? So she put a decorative pillow on it and it felt somewhat better, but it still saddened her that she wouldn't be able to do the things she did before. Like take a morning run, not that she did much of that but still she liked her options. She wouldn't be able to wear her heels for a while maybe never… but she didn't let her mind wander that far because if she were being honest if she did think about it too much she'd probably end up sobbing again. And then it would just bring back all those horrible memories from the accident.

Today was her first appointment with a physician whose specialty was in therapy. And this rehab facility that she was going to was supposed to be state of the art and with superb doctors who would be able to help her. And she did a lot of research on this place and was hopeful due to their success rate.

It definitely would take some time a lot of time but she remained hopeful. She had to because she wanted to get better not only for herself but for the people who loved her and supported her through this. She didn't want this to be the thing that broke her or Oliver for that matter. She could still see the guilt in his eyes and she hated that Darhk did this to him. It was like he won somehow and she was determined to prove him wrong. She would be the first one to walk right up to him and give her a piece of her mind. Metaphorically thinking because, Oliver will never let her do that again. It's not like she hadn't done it before with someone as equally terrifying. But now that would be harder to do because Oliver barely let's her out of his sight. It was an emergency meeting that had called him in and as mayor now it was mandatory to go. He objected at first but she assured him that she'd be fine and if she needed anything she'd call him. That didn't stop him from calling every ten minutes though.


Digg had taken her to her first appointment and despite her protest he stayed and waited for her to finish. It went well, well it was difficult at first but she got the hang of it and if it helped her get better then she was all for it. She went home that night and fell right into bed.

She'd been going to physical therapy for a couple weeks now and was doing better. So she was surprised that she didn't see her regular doctor there. Instead she found herself face to face with someone who looked to good looking to be a doctor. Not that there was anything wrong with that because hello McSteamy and McDreamy.

"Thanks but I prefer Dr. Smith."

"I said that out loud didn't I?"

"Yes, yes you did."

She blushed and apologized.

"I'm sorry it's this brain to mouth filter thing I have, I'm working on it but I haven't been very successful, and that usually ends in me babbling. Which will end in 3, 2, 1."

"It's fine Ms. Smoak and it's refreshing to meet someone so genuine."

"Thank you, and please call me Felicity."

"Felicity. I like it."

Well that made her blush even more. Needless to say the rest of her session was a little awkward.

"Well Felicity, were done for the day and make sure to practice some of the new exercises that I gave you."

"Thanks Dr. Smith."

"You're very welcome. Is someone coming to pick you up?"
"Yes, I have a friend waiting for me. He's the tall muscular one over there looking at us."

"Oh, I noticed him and I wondered why he kept looking at us weird."

"He's just protective. Especially now and with the accident."

"Right, I'm sorry."

"No, don't be. It wasn't your fault. John's just protective he's my friend and also my new bodyguard apparently."

"So he's not some crazy stalker boyfriend?"

"No, no boyfriend just a friend."

"Good. I mean that he's not a stalker."

"I think my babblings contagious Dr."

She smiled at him and headed into the locker rooms for the patients to use while there. It had a locker and shower if anyone needed it but she just changed her top and grabbed her purse and headed out to see John.


They arrived at her loft and Digg helped her get settled into the couch while he ordered them some Chinese for lunch.

"So interesting session today huh?"

"Yeah, it was intense. This new doctor definitely worked me harder today. Not that there was anything wrong with my old doctor I'm happy he got promoted and everything I just hoped for a little notice that I'd get a new doctor. A young one who isn't too bad looking."

"Uh-huh." He gave her a look.

"What?"

"Felicity, I love you and you're one of the smartest persons I know, but sometimes you can be clueless."

"To what?"

"So you're telling me you didn't notice the new doctor flirting with you?"

"What! He was so not!"

"Yes, he was and you're lucky I was there instead of Oliver. Because believe me he wouldn't be able to control himself."

"Yeah, Oliver hasn't really taken me to therapy. I mean he would if I needed him to but I just don't like the pain and guilt that I still see in his eyes."

"I know this is hard on him, for the both of you."

"Yeah, but we've been through so much; we'll get through this to."


Diggle had to babysit Sara today because Lyla had an urgent Argus issue to attend to. So today she was accompanied by one Thea Queen.

Her and Thea hadn't really been that close but with what had happened with Oliver in Nanda Parbat they grew closer with the thought of losing him. In the end they ended up with a friendship that they hadn't had before. So when Digg wasn't able to take her to her session today, Thea offered and she was thankful.

So while they were waiting in the lobby for the car to come around they talked.

"So Felicity, tell me about this new doctor of yours."

"What do you want to know?"

"Hmm, for starters why didn't you tell me how hot he was?"

"I honestly didn't notice."

"Really? You are a horrible liar Lis."

"Well maybe I'm just immune to his charm."

"Mm-hmm really. I'm not buying it, I mean look at him he's like a cross between McDreamy and McSteamy."

"I'm sure Roy would really appreciate that Thea."

"Look I'm happy with Roy really. But it doesn't hurt to look you know."

"Uh-huh sure whatever you say."

"What like you never noticed him?"

"Well… I haven't not noticed." She said inconspicuously.

"I knew it!"

"Thea! Keep your voice down, I don't want him to hear us."

She was about to respond but the car was there.

"Don't think we're done talking about this Lis!"


(Back at the loft.)

Thea had dropped her off and made sure that she was comfy on the couch. So she put on some Netflix and settled on watching Doctor Who. She hadn't really decided whether or not she liked this new doctor because let's be honest no one played him better than the tenth one. I mean hello, there's a reason when he regenerated he was the same. She was so lost in her thoughts that she hadn't noticed when Oliver came in.

"Hey, you're home early."

"Yeah, I thought I'd surprise you with some takeout."

He went over to the couch and placed the food down on the table and gave her a quick kiss.

"I missed you. Especially your kisses Mr. Queen."

"I missed you too. How was your session today?"

He asked as he went over to the kitchen to grab some plates and drinks.

"It went well; we're supposed to start this new thing next week with water exercise therapy."

"Well that's good."

"Yeah, I think Thea really took to the new doctor though."

"Really?"

"Yeah, she thinks he's cute and looks like McSteamy."

"Mc Who?"

"He's a character from Grey's Anatomy. That show I made you watch with me remember?"
"Felicity, I love you but doctors don't look like that in real life."

"Well normally no. But she seemed to think so."

"And what do you think?"

"I think that he's okay, he's just fine. And by that I mean he's okay looking and okay he does look a little like him but I haven't really noticed at all really. You know you can stop me from talking anytime."

He kissed her again and she managed to feel better at her babbling.

"Don't worry; he doesn't stand a chance against you."

"Well, I hope not. Because there is no way he'd win."

"Is that so Mr. Queen?"

"Yes it is, Mrs. Queen." He kissed her softly again.

"I like the sound of that. But how do you know I won't keep my last name or maybe I'm the type to hyphenate?"

"Felicity you can do whatever you want as long as you say 'I do'."

"I do."

This time it was her who kissed him.

They ate and watched a couple more episodes before he helped her to bed and fell asleep in his arms.


"Thea really it isn't necessary that you bring me today. Digg said he could."

"I know Lis, but he deserves a break and besides you have that new water therapy today and do you really want Digg to help get your suit on?"

That thought hadn't really crossed her mind. But she agreed reluctantly to have Thea take her.

"Okay, good I'll be over in five minutes to pick you up."

"I'll see you soon bye."

They arrived to the facility and Thea helped her into the girls locker room to change.

"Thanks for helping me Thea. It would've really been awkward if Digg had to help me. Not that I would let him because that would be weird right? I mean I really don't need anyone else see me naked and helping me get dressed. I already have someone at home to do that, he doesn't seem to mind all that much though he actually gets distracted sometimes and it usually ends up with him doing this th…. "

"Lis! Seriously way tmi! I don't need to know what you and my brother do."

"Oops sorry. I didn't mean to say all that." Now she was blushing with her thoughts on how Oliver helps her get dressed and 'no Felicity don't get distracted.'

Felicity grabbed her towel and put her purse and accessories in her secured locker.

"What are you doing?"

"Oh, it's mandatory that we have no accessories on. It saves time for when we have to get x-rays and have to get treatments and plus the water has these chemicals that are horrible for jewelry."

"So that's why you took your ring off?"

"Yeah, I didn't want to leave it at home because I love it so much and I only take it off for therapy sessions. Other than that I never take it off. Because honestly I don't think I ever could or would."

"Okay, good." She sighed in relief.

"Why? Why'd you think I'd take it off?"

"Oh, no reason. Just seemed a little weird that's all. And besides I know how much you and Ollie love each other… I just love you two together and I don't want anything to come between you guys."

She grabbed her hand in hers and said.

"Thea. That would never happen. We've been through too much to throw it all away."

"I know. I just want you two to be happy. I've seen too many relationships spiral out, I don't want that to happen to ya'll."

"It won't don't worry."

"Okay, I'll try not to."

"We should go. We don't want to be late for the session."

"Right. And Felicity you look great in that suit."

"Thanks."

She had chosen a one-piece suit that was aqua blue and had braided pink crisscross ribbon in the front and tied in the back.

She was at the indoor pool. Well it was a huge pool with clear blue water, well it still had chlorine and other chemicals but the border was beautiful like a mosaic tile. And the roof was amazing it had pillars on it and then upstairs there was another workout room.

She was taking in the scenery and hadn't noticed looking at her with something she hadn't seen before. It kinda looked like he was shocked when he saw her.

"Dr. Smith are you okay?"

"Yeah, sorry I'm fine. I just I've never seen you like this."

"Like what?"

"Well you're different you don't have your glasses on today and you're in a swimsuit. You're very beautiful Ms. Smoak."

If she wasn't blushing before she sure was now. Maybe Digg had been right when he said the Dr. was flirting with her? I mean he couldn't be right? Why would someone who looks like that be interested in an IT girl? Not that there's anything wrong with that. She knew she was pretty but not like a tall gorgeous leggy model like some people she knew.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to embarrass you Ms. Smoak."

"Hmm... Oh no you didn't it's just you caught me by surprise that's all."

"Right, well I'll try to not let it happen again. We should get to work."

"Right."


"Lis what's up? You've been strangely quiet and that is so not like you. So spill what's wrong?"

"It's nothing really."

"No I don't think so, tell me."

"Well today… I think Dr. Smith likes me."

"Well of course he does you're amazing."

"Not like that. I think he likes me, likes me."

"Why what happened?"

"I think he kind of flirted with me."

"Really? Well you're a very beautiful woman Felicity and other guys are going to notice."

"I'm not the type of person that guys usually crush on Thea."

"Lis, look you might not see it but you're beautiful and amazing and killer smart. And that's a rare combination. Other guys are bound to notice."

"I don't care what other guys think Thea, I already found the perfect guy and he's all I need."

"Well that's nice to hear. And besides I'm sure the doctor knows you're off limits and plus he's your doctor and knows there's boundaries between you."

"I know, and don't think he would ever cross that line he's too professional for that."

"Well if things get too weird you know I always have your back and besides if not Digg can give him a talking to." She smirked and winked at her.

"Ha, yeah I could see that going over well."