While John was was talking to Lyla about putting Hill's family into protective custody, Oliver received a call from Dinah.
"Hey, what do you want?" Oliver asked.
"We got a lead Anatoly pushing Diaz's latest product, Vertigo and given how few clean cops there are left in this city, I could use your help." Dinah said.
"Don't you have your own team?" Oliver asked.
"Yes, but they're both busy, Rene has a daughter to look after and unlike you, he doesn't exactly have someone he can leave her with when he needs to and Curtis doesn't want to risk his new boyfriend recognizing him." Dinah said and Oliver could practically see her rolling her eyes.
"We're on it, but only because it's Anatoly. He and I still have a score to settle." Oliver said.
"Thanks." Dinah said as she hung up.
"I take it we're working with Dinah again?" Laurel asked and Oliver nodded.
"Yeah, the SCPD has eyes on Anatoly and due to the small number of cops that aren't on Diaz's payroll, she needs backup to bring him in and since it's Anatoly, we're providing it." Oliver said as he moved to call John.
"Oliver, we don't have time to wait for John. We have Anatoly corned, but who knows how long that will last. If we wait for him to get back, we could lose him." Laurel said.
"I at least need to bring him up to speed." Oliver said and Laurel nodded as Alena entered.
"Sorry I'm late." Alena said.
"You're right on time. Get to your station." Oliver said and Alena nodded as John answered.
"What's up?" John asked.
"We got a lead on Anatoly. Dinah reached out and said that the SCPD is making a play for him, but due to the limited number of clean cops on the force and her own team is preoccupied, she asked us to lend a hand." Oliver said.
"Great, I'm on my way back now." John said.
"No time. We may not get another shot at Anatoly. Laurel and I going now." Oliver said.
"Oliver, I can make it back." John said.
"We can't leave that to chance. I'm sorry but we've gotta go. I just wanted to keep you in the loop." Oliver said as he hung up before John could fight him more on this.
"The Orchid Bay Night Market runs 3 blocks east-west along Arguello. About midway down, there's an alley. Now, that's where Anatoly Knyazev has been making his drop. He is not a physical threat, but the two men who will be with him are." Dinah said as she debriefed her team.
"I've been to this market, a lot of civilians there." Officer Nick Anastas said.
"Hopefully not in the alley. We're gonna pin them in, take them out clean and fast. - Any questions?" Dinah asked.
"This group's a little light to take on 3 Bratvas." Another officer noted.
"Well, Diaz has God knows how much of the force under his control, including former captain hill. The only cops I'm sure I can trust are here in this van." Dinah said.
"Still, be nice to have some backup." Nick said.
"We're covered. Trust me. All right. Two minutes out. Let's get ready." Dinah said.
"Tango's heading into the alley." Nick said as he moved out.
"Move in." Dinah said over the comms.
"Looks clean so far." Black Canary said over the comms as she and Green Arrow stood perched on a rooftop overlooking the area.
"Sledgehammer, any surprises?" Green Arrow asked.
"Aha. Tricky, tricky, Anatoly. Thermal reads 4 bogies, east alley." Sledgehammer.
"- I'll flank left." Black Canary said.
"- I'll take right." Green Arrow said as they separated.
After putting a beat down on Anatoly's thugs and capturing him, Oliver, Dinah and Quentin were now in the SCPD.
"Good work." Quentin said.
"Wish I could take all the credit, but Oliver and Laurel are the ones who deserve most of the credit." Dinah said.
"Don't sell yourself short Captain Drake." Oliver said.
"Wait, what?" Dinah asked.
"The SCPD needs someone to lead it with Hill on suspension and you're the only member of the force with the experience needed who I know is not on Diaz's payroll, you're a prime choice. Consider it a sign of good will. Still don't trust you, but this is me giving you another chance to help actually gain it, since I think we both know I never trusted you as much as John or Felicity or Lance or Laurel to begin with." Oliver said.
"At least you admit it." Dinah said.
"That's enough, DA Armand is already on his way here to expedite the charges. We have everything we need to put his sorry ass behind bars, so why wait." Quentin said and Oliver nodded.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to have a chat with my former friend before the DA gets here." Oliver said and Dinah and Quentin nodded as Oliver walked into the interrogation room.
"Oh, how nice. You come to visit." Anatoly said
"Came to see you locked up." Oliver corrected.
"Hmm. Enjoy it- kak oni skazali- "while you can." Anatoly said.
"Hill is no longer in charge of the SCPD and we know about the other corrupt cops. None of whom are involved on this case." Oliver said.
"Oh. You think this is just your police force? Heh heh. Ha ha ha! This is your city, kapiushon. Your entire city. Diaz has people everywhere, all levels of government." Anatoly said as Quentin entered.
"We got a problem." he said and Oliver nodded as he left the room.