Tommy was silent as he took Oliver back home. He had no idea about what to make of Oliver's story. Not to mention the fact that he had accused both of their dads in a murder conspiracy.

"Oliver, I just don't get it. Sure dad has been more absent than not since mom died, but c'mon, mass murder"?

"I'm not even sure what the plan is, all I know is what I told you".

"Fine, just for rehasg sake spell it out for me".

"Okay, a few days after making it to the shores of Lian Yu I made a fire and used pagrs from my father's journal to make it, I tore out the first blank page and threw it into the fire. It didn't bounced off a barrier rock and landed right outside the fire, at which time it began to reveal that it had been written oon in invisible ink. It revealed the nanes of multiple businesses men, both of our father's names were at the top".

Oliver reached into his inner jacket pocket and pulled out the journal again.

"It's all here Tommy, the map of the Glades with markings indicating key structural points of the entire foundation".

"Look Ollie, I get it, I just...I guess I just don't want to lose my dad".

Oliver noded and kept silent. Now was not the time to tell Tommy the other unbearable news about Malcolm Merlyn. The news he knew would break Tommy.

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Although Felicity already knew the truth about her employer, she couldn't help but be in awe of the woman. Not only did she exude confidence and independence, but now her strength seemed greater now.

"You're staring Felicity. Do you have a question"?

"Well, I was just wondering, and...you don't have to answer if you don't want to, but...If you like girls, why did you marry Oliver "?

Nyssa chuckled, which made Felicity feel foolish.

"A very valid question, do not feel foolish for asking. It was Oliver's undaunted loyalty that eventually won me over. One time he almost died to protect me. My father married us, intending for Oliver to be his heir and, with me as a bride to produce an heir for Oliver, his bloodline would be preserved along with Oliver's. Knowing I prefer women Oliver chivalrously offered to let ours be a marriage of convenience. At first I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to love him the way he loves me, but looking into his eyes...how could I not".

Felicity wiped a tear from her eyes.

"That's so romantic. I hope one day I find someone who loves me like that".

"Does Tommy not love you"?

"He does, and he makes me feel loved, but...I mean...well, what I'm saying is we've never done, IT".

"I'm not sure I follow dear".

"Well, he hasn't kept his past secret, he's not a virgin, but I am and I ddon't want to...y'know, do it until I'm married, I want it to be special. Well, my point is, what if he gets tired of waiting"?

"Felicity ', Nyssa said, gaining the blonde's attention, 'If Tommy truly loves you he will wait, no matter how long. And never doubt that you are a woman worth waiting for".

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The old clock in the foyer of the Queen's manir told Robert Queen that it was half past three o'clock. Malcolm was late. Soon Oliver would be home and he and Malcolm would have to move the meeting. Much to short notice for the group, to cancel would be better. Hearing the crunch of gravel in the driveway he looked out, expecting to see Malcolm's Mercedes, but it was Tommy and Oliver. He was nearly glad, it would push the meeting back, allowing him to find an out, out of this crazy scheme. But then again, that would cast suspicion on him and his family, and that he couldn't stand, not after getting Oliver back.

He composed himself after hearing the front door open and Oliver walked in.

"Hello Oliver, how was your day with Tommy"?

"Enlightening".

"How so".

"The Glades".

"What about them"?

"I asked Tommy to take me through the area and...dad, I was blind to everything around me, and now...I was so stupid dad, I've decided to do something about it".

Robert tried to hide the look of concern, but Oliver saw it.

"Dad, I'm not moving there, I just want to do something".

"Like what"?

"I'm thinking about opening up a community center, a place where families, especially kids, can get off the streets and be proactive about their lives".

"That's pretty ambitious son, shouldn't you take some time to adjust to your new situation"?

"What does that mean"?

Oliver crossed his arms in a show of defiance at Robert's wording.

"I didn't mean it like that son, just that you've just returned home after nine years, and the Glades is a rough area, even worse than when you...left".

"I understand that dad, but I'm doing this, and I'm going to help anyway I can. Who knows, it might even help the crime rate".

At that Robert felt hope. Oliver had a good point with this idea. If he could help, and if he were working in the Glades, then maybe, just maybe, Malcolm might have a change of heart".

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Alright Arrowheads(new nickname for the fans of this story, what do you think? ), we are moving on. I really wanted to do something different with Oliver and the Green Arrow and I came up with the idea of Oliver opening a community center and through it help out the community and do more than just take out criminals. You can put criminals away all day long and still face the same problem, but reach the community and you can build harmony within the people and share love, so I felt that Oliver doing this would also be a good cover. Also being in the Glades will also allow him relax the Oliver Queen/survivor persona. Anyways thanks ror reading and reviewing.

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Ficmaniac12