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Felicity was in the bathroom putting the finishing touches to her styling, when Oliver walked in. He wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his hands on her belly, and pressed a kiss to her cheek. "Why are you dressed already?"

Felicity covered his hands with her own. "Because I want to go to the office today."

Oliver met her eyes in the mirror. "Felicity, Dr. Walker told you to take it easy. You've been at Verdant all day yesterday, so you're going to stay home today and not go to the office."

Felicity turned around to him. "Oliver, I'm pregnant, not sick. I admit, office, Verdant and undercover work was a little too much for me, but I'm fine again, really. I promise, if I'm feeling the slightest bit unwell, I'll sneak into your office and sleep on your couch." She looked at him with big puppy-dog eyes.

"Felicity, please, don't look at me like that."

"Please, Oliver."

The billionaire pulled a face; he could never resist that look. For a moment he paled at the thought of his son or daughter inheriting that look from their mother. He would never be able to deny his child anything. "Okay, but if something is wrong, you'll go straight home instead of my couch."

"Scout's honour. And while we're at it, that meeting with Amanda today….", Felicity kept up the puppy-dog look.

Oliver's face hardened. "No."

"Oliver, if I don't go our cover will be blown, all that work will have been for nothing and more women will die."

"Felicity, I said no, and honestly, the safety of my wife and child are more important than those other women. I already had a bad feeling about letting you go on that date with Harries, and I didn't know you're carrying our baby then. Now I know and you won't change my mind. No."

Felicity thought for a moment. She really wouldn't be able to change Oliver's mind. "Okay, you're right."

Oliver threw her an astonished look. Had Felicity really just given in without any more arguments? Wow, maybe this pregnancy hormones thing was actually good for something.

At QC a lot of meetings were on the schedule. Oliver tried to get through as many of them as possible on his own, so that Felicity could rest. Isabel Rochev watched them like a hawk, but didn't say anything.

Felicity glanced at her clock. A quarter past one. Oliver's next meeting was due to start at half past and end at three o'clock, with the last meeting of the day starting at four o'clock. That left her with enough time to go to Café Palleé, take care of the matter with Amanda and be back at her desk on time. She knew Oliver would be furious, when he found out, but they had to make progress if they wanted to solve the case.

The investors arrived and Felicity led them into the conference room, before notifying Oliver. "Oliver, the investors for the next meeting are here. Is it okay, if I go to lunch now?"

"Thanks, Felicity. Yes, of course, go ahead. Do you want Diggle to go with you?"

Felicity smiled at him. "No, that's not necessary, I feel really good today. You want me to bring something back for you? You haven't eaten much today."

"That would be nice, thanks." Oliver smiled back.

"Okay, no problem. I'll be back in time, so that you can relax and eat something before the next meeting." Felicity was just about to leave, but Oliver called her back. For a moment she froze; did he suspect anything?

"I love you. Both of you."

"We love you, too", she whispered back and left.

Oliver remained at his desk a moment longer. He glanced at the clock… half past one. Just a second, Felicity always took her lunch break at one o'clock, so that she could be back at her desk, sorting through the mail at two. Oliver grabbed his phone and dialed Diggle's number.

"Oliver, what's up?"

"Dig, go to the Café Palleé. I think Felicity is going through with that meeting with Amanda." Panic colored Oliver's voice. He had be at the investors' meeting and couldn't go after Felicity himself.

"Why do you think that? Didn't you tell her that she's out of the matter?" the bodyguard asked.

"Of course I told her that, and I was surprised that she seemed to accept it without a discussion. But she left QC five minutes ago to go to lunch. She always takes her lunch break at one 'clock, so that she can be back at two for the mail. Today she went at half past one and said she'd be back by three. It's just a hunch, but please check on it. I can't leave, I have to attend this meeting," Oliver glanced at his schedule, "which Felicity just happened to have added only yesterday, the sneaky little weasel."

Diggle had to grin, this was so Felicity; she always found a way to get around Oliver. "Don't worry, Oliver, I'll look out for her."

"Thanks, Dig."

John put the phone on the passenger seat and turned the car in the direction of Café Palleé. As much as he had to smile at Felicity's cleverness, he also cursed it. Oliver was worried and with good reason. Two days ago, Felicity had come pretty close to losing her baby and now she was getting herself in danger again. Diggle hoped that Oliver was wrong and Felicity was simply in a restaurant somewhere, satisfying her pregnancy cravings.

Felicity took off her glasses and tugged her hair out of her customary ponytail before entering the Café. Amanda Pierce wasn't there yet. The IT girl chose a table in the middle of the room, where she felt a little safer. Her eyes wandered to the door and she blanched. Diggle entered the Café, looked at her and sat at a table close to her. Felicity felt guilty. Oliver obviously knew that she was here. She glanced at her phone and found a new text message from him.

I knew it was too easy this morning. We'll talk later. Take care of BOTH of you! Oliver

Felicity pulled a face and stuffed the phone back into her handbag.

"Megan, I'm sorry you had to wait", a voice sounded directly in front of her. Felicity's head snapped up and she saw Amanda Pierce standing before her.

"Amanda, that…. that's… not a problem", Felicity answered.

Amanda motioned at Felicity's handbag. "An important message?"

"Yes, from my mother. Well, actually from my brother, because of my mother. She's in ICU, it's very serious", the blonde lied easily.

Amanda looked at her. "Megan, I'm really sorry about your mother, but if I make an exception in your case, the other girls will want the same. I'm sure you can understand that, can't you?"

Felicity nodded. "I understand, Amanda, but I really have to be with her. We weren't on the best of terms when I left to study in LA. She hated my jobs at the strip clubs. I really need to see her again and make things right."

Amanda took her hand. "I understand completely, but rules are rules. Megan, you're a clever little thing and I really like you, but…", she paused for a moment, "if you don't stick to the rules and break our contract, the consequences won't be very good for you."

Felicity pulled her hand away and glared at Amanda. "Just like Maria? Did she break her contract, too?"

Inside, Amanda was startled for a second, but on the outside she managed to remain cool. "Maria was a stupid little thing and couldn't keep her fingers off the drugs. I suggest you stick to the rules, Megan or your mother might be going to your funeral instead of you going to hers. Do you understand?"

"Loud and clear, Amanda."

"That's good, Megan. And because I think you won't cause any more trouble, for the time being you will only meet with Oliver Queen. Make sure that he has no more reason to complain by fulfilling all his wishes.

"I will, Amanda, don't worry", Felicity said.

"Very good, Megan, then our meeting has come to a good end. There will be a company party on Saturday, attendance is mandatory. I'm sure, Oliver Queen will be there as well."

Felicity forced a smile. "I'm looking forward to it."

Pierce said goodbye and left the Café. Felicity remained in her seat for a few more minutes before she got up to pay for her cappuccino and pick up some sandwiches for Oliver at the counter. Diggle followed her and the two met at Oliver's Bentley.

"Felicity, this was crazy! Two days ago we had to take you to the hospital because of your stubbornness and now…."

Felicity raised her hand to stop Diggle. "Believe me, I thought I could get out of the matter, but things didn't go according to plan."

Diggle opened the door for her. "Get in and tell me what happened."

"Amanda won't let me out of the contract and has told me that it would have serious and unpleasant consequences for me if I don't stick to the rules. I'm supposed to keep Oliver company, so that he won't cause trouble. I asked her if Maria broke her contract as well, but Amanda claimed that Maria was a drug addict, but Diggle, I don't believe that."

The bodyguard looked at her in the rear view mirror. "Oliver isn't going to like it. He won't let you work there any longer and with good reason."

"Guess he wasn't too happy about the meeting with Amanda…"

John had to smile. "'not too happy' is the understatement of the century. You're in for quite a lecture about that. He bombarded me with texts every few minutes."

"Damn it", Felicity burst out. This would not be an easy discussion.