HAHAHAH! I'm evil!

Did anybody really think I'd let it be that easy! Felicity is a genius! Not to mention the resources this group of heroes has.

Fun way out in my opinion.

Enjoy my lovelies!

Lyla steadied the bike, and dropped the kickstand. Felicity took a deep breath. "That was so close."

Lyla laughed. "Try being close to a drug lord, then having to plant a bug on him, that's close."
She knelt, unclipping the belts that held Felicity's feet in place, and pulled Felicity's feet out of the stirrups

"Thank God for you thinking ahead for us." Felicity whispered, the dark coldness of the empty building making her shake. Or that could be the adrenaline wearing off. Lyla shrugged, moving Felicity's leg to the other side of the bike, helping her lean against the wall with the bike.

"When Johnny called for a doctor for you, I knew an escape would have to be planned. I took the initiative. When the doctor was looking over you, Sara and I made a possible escape easy for you on Oliver's bike. They would assume with your injuries that you couldn't ride." She laughed, it echoing in the space. "I'm just glad remote control is becoming a thing."

Felicity smiled. Lyla was just as sweet as she was hard in her job. Finishing, Lyla pulled the wheel chair over, and helped Felicity into it. "That's why Sara insisted I put on the boots this morning." She looked down at the knee high black boots on her legs. It had seemed comical at the time, now looking back she saw that Sara had dressed them almost alike, in basic gear for a motorcyclist.
"Alright, welcome to your abode Felicity." Lyla pushed her forward, through an open door and into a cleaned room.
There was a set up of computers facing the doorway, behind it a few tables. To the far left of the computers a salmon ladder, some equipment and mats were laid out. The right was a small kitchen, living room with television, two doors that were open showing a bathroom, and a nice bedroom.

"I kinda had to pair it with a temporary lair for the team to be near you, but not too bad in my opinion."

Felicity smiled. "It's nice. What about electricity? Cover story? How will the team get in here undetected?"

"They'll go through the same tunnel you went through. On the outside, this is an abandoned government building. It's sound proofed, with no light making it through the windows. I attached some high tech solar panels to the roof, full internet access with private processors from ARGUS. tapped into the water and sewer system when I was updating the place. They may know you're here, but with the attacks, and survelliance from the hospital, Waller knows it's not you. Nobody in Starling is the wiser." Lyla smiled at her.

"Lot of ARGUS in this room." Felicity mumbled. Lyla shrugged.

"It's your computers, I just borrowed a signal jammer from ARGUS so that they couldn't track your footprint." She pushed Felicity to the computers. Felicity smiled, and hit the space bar, the screens coming to life, headlines on the search for her, the Queen family's involvement, and how QC was handling it. She felt tears come to her eyes.

"I never wanted this."

Lyla bent over and hugged her. "You've been through a lot. Nobody would keep going on the way you are." She straightened, and smiled at her.

Felicity smiled back, and turned at her computers. "First, let's prove my innocence."

Oliver watched his mom and her PR team go over tonight's event itinerary. He knew that Sara and Roy had gotten stopped. Through a coded message to Dig, Lyla had Felicity and was safe. It didn't quell his nerves, but the fact that the police kept searching for Felicity was making it harder for Oliver to focus.

"Oliver?"

He looked at his mom, and fake smiled. "Yes?"

"You will be here tonight?"

He nodded. "Of course. It's your rally mom. I'll be here."
Moira smiled sadly, and went back to talking about tonight. Oliver bit his lip and turned to Dig. "Bring the car around. I need to go to Big Belly Burger."
Dig nodded, and excused himself, followed by the PR manager, who went to the kitchens to see how the food was coming along. Thea had went to Verdant, to meet up with Roy, Sara was with her dad, trying to figure out who was assigned to Felicity's case. That left Oliver and Dig to check on Felicity.

"Mr. Queen, you'll be with your mother. Since you have no other pressing engagements, you'll be on time correct?" The PR manager stared at him, eyebrow raised.

Oliver swallowed, but nodded. "Yes, I'll be there. I do have an engagement, but I'll be back by 7."

Moira smiled. The PR woman shook her head. "Mr. Queen, in light of recent developments, I'd recommend that any private meetings be held here."

Anger flared through Oliver. "My meetings are my business, nobody else is involved."

"If Moira is found to be involved with any possible criminal, it'll hurt the campaign."

"That's interesting since she was possibly going to prison earlier this year."

"Enough."

They both looked at Moira. "Nancy, you may go call Walter to ensure he is coming tonight in support. I would like to talk to my son alone."

She nodded, and with one last glare at Oliver walked to the study. Oliver ran his hand over his head, and wanted to growl. The situation was dangerous, but he needed to keep as calm as possible to keep Felicity safe, and his mom running in the campaign.

"Oliver."

He shook his head, "Not now mom. I have to go."

"Oliver Queen."

Oliver turned from his mother and turned to leave when she spoke.

"I know Oliver."

He stilled. His heart pounding, he turned back to her. "Know about what mom?"

Moira walked closer to him, wringing her hands. "My lies have torn my life apart. They took Robert from me, Walter from me," she closed her eyes and swallowed. "They have taken my children from me." She looked up at me. "Oliver don't let lies take your life away too."

Oliver tried to look puzzled, but his mind was in overdrive. He listened, and heard no one outside the door. He took a deep breath and looked at his mom. "I don't know what you're referring to."

"You did more than just survive on the island Oliver. You became a hero."

His heart stopped. He couldn't move. His mom moved closer, reaching out and taking his hand. "I didn't want to believe it," she whispered. "Now looking back I see how foolish I was to not see it."

"Mom, I'm not,"

"Don't even try to deny it."

He swallowed. She smiled. "I know that you hate my lies. I hate them too, thinking I was protecting you and Thea. In fact, I was protect you and myself. The coward's way." She looked up at him. "I've never been prouder of you Oliver. I know that your father is proud of you too." She squeezed his hand.

Oliver couldn't speak. She knew that he was a killer, a murderer. She accepted it, called him a hero. He swallowed, and opened his mouth to speak.

"I know that Ms. Smoak found out about Thea, and I did my best to intimidate her. Now looking back she has your best interests at heart. I was being a coward, hiding behind everything, pushing my children away with lies." Moira smiled. "She's a wonderful woman to put up with you."

Oliver couldn't think of anything to say. He just stood there, staring at his mother.

"I believe that Mr. Diggle is waiting to take you to Big Belly Burger?"

He nodded. She smiled, and hugged him, whispering in his ear. "Will you tell her I'm sorry. Honestly, I am. If she comes out of hiding, I'll make sure the best lawyer represents her. Until then, I know she's safe." Moira released him, patting his arms.

Oliver just stared at her. Moira smiled. "Say thank you. I know there was help the night of the Undertaking, I never got to say thank you for helping me stop it."

She stepped back, and walked out of the living room, leaving a stunned Oliver in her wake.