2 men breathe heavily whilst running through the forest. They climb a cliff wall and see a fishing boat in the distance. They continue to run, and jump to the ground below. They reach what seems to be a campsite; One of the two sets his bow and while the other hands him a flaming arrow, he fires it into a pile of sticks creating an explosion and alerting the native fishermen to the island.
Native Fishermen: [speaking mandarin]
Jared: The name of the island they found us on is Lian Yu. It's mandarin for "purgatory".
Oliver: We've been stranded here for 5 years, dreamt of rescue every cold black night since then.
Jared:For years we have had only one thought, one goal... survive...survive and one day return...home?
[Fishing Boat]
Oliver:The island held many dangers. To live, We had to make ourselves more than what we were, to forge ourselves into weapons. We are returning not the boys they first were but the men who will bring justice to those who have poisoned my city. My name is Oliver Queen.
Jared: My name is Jared Wilson.
[Starling City]
Television Anchorman: Oliver Queen is alive. The Starling City resident was found by fishermen in the North China sea 5 days ago, 5 years after he was missing and presumed dead following the accident at sea which claimed "The Queen's Gambit." Queen was a regular tabloid presence and a fixture at the Starling City club scene. Shortly before his disappearance, he was acquitted of assault charges stemming from a highly publicized drunken altercation with paparazzi. Queen is the son of Starling City billionaire Robert Queen, who was also on board but now officially confirmed as deceased. The scion was reported to be found alongside another individual, confirmed to not be Sara Lance, who was also on the Gambit before it went down. The status of Sara Lance is unknown while the identity of the individual remains a mystery.
[Starling City Hospital] - Oliver Queen and Jared Wilson (now shaven) look out the hospital room window emotionless whilst the Doctor talks outside the room.
Doctor: 30% of his body is covered in scar tissue. Second-degree burns on his back and arms. X-rays show at least 12 fractures that never properly healed. The other individual with him also shows similar injuries but worse, which I didn't think was possible when I was examining Oliver. 40% of his body is covered in scar tissue. Second-degree burns on his back and legs. X-rays show at least 15 fractures that never properly healed.
Moira: Have they said anything about what happened?
Doctor: No. They have barely said anything. They talk only to each other and stop when anyone else is in the room. I imagine they have developed a close bond after spending so long with each other. (The woman looks to the men in the room) Moira, I'd like you to prepare yourself. The Oliver you lost...might not be the one they found. (The woman opens the door and goes inside)
Moira: Oliver. (Oliver turns around)
Oliver: Mom. (They walk towards each other)
Moira: Oh... (on the precipice of tears) my beautiful boy. (They hug)
Oliver: Mom, I'd like you to meet Jared, he was also stranded with me on the island. We've helped each other survive these past 5 years.
Jared: Hello, Mrs. Queen
Moira:Please call me Moira, after all you have been through with my son, no need to stand on formalities (Moira can't help but think of all the horror her son and this boy, a boy who is now just about Thea's age, must have faced as she recounts the injuries the doctor mentioned just moments ago) Any word on your family, were they able to get a hold of them?
(Jared winces at the mention of his family, Oliver notices and decided to answer for him)
Oliver:Mom, actually Jared's family was on a boat as well when it went down, he doesn't have anyone left. Which is why I hope it's okay if I told him that he can stay with us?
Moira: Of Course dear, now let's get your things and get going home.
Jared:Thank you Mrs. Que…(Before he can finish, Moira places an arm on his shoulder giving him the warmest look)
Moira: It's no problem at all. And like I said please call me Moira.
Jared: Okay Moira! (Jared giver her an appreciative smile). Well Oliver, let's see how rich you really are, all those tales better live up!
Oliver: Not just yet, I have somewhere I need to be first. (Jared and Moira both nod as they both know where he wants to go. Laurel! They both thought. Laurel was the name Jared heard the most from Oliver, whether he was awake or asleep...whenever he did get a chance to sleep)
LAUREL'S APARTMENT - NIGHT Laurel is sitting in a chair, leaning over her laptop. (KNOCK ON DOOR) (MUSIC PLAYING) (KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK) Laurel answers the door and sees Oliver. She isn't happy, she had seen the news and had so many emotions. She did not think he would be him here
Oliver: Hi. You have every right to be mad but please listen to me first! Laurel nods I'm a jerk. Before the island, I was a jerk. And now I'm just a... I'm a damaged jerk. But I was not a cheater and still not, I did not cheat on you with Sara! Please Laurel you have to believe me!
Laurel:And why should I believe you? All you did before the island is lie to me!
Oliver: you are going to hate the answers you're going to hear.
Laurel: Hurry up with it Oliver!
Oliver: Okay….hoooh Oliver takes a deep breath...so Sara wanted to leave the city, she got into a fight with your dad and just wanted to go. We talked and I told her to stay and talk to you and your dad before leaving! Oliver takes another deep breath before he opens his eyes to see Laurel staring at him
Laurel: And you expect me to believe that! Laurel's demeanor softens when she sees tears dropping from Oliver's eyes).
Oliver:I'm sorry Laurel. I'm so sorry for Sara's death. I wish I could have stopped her but she came in when my dad and I went inside. She lied to the crew that she was supposed to come. And since you two have been on the boat so often they didn't question her. I swear I really didn't know. You have every right to hate me, I know she became my responsibility when I found her and I failed her and you! I know you won't see me again but I just needed to see you one last time and I need you to know that I didn't betray you. (Laurel knows he is telling the truth, not because she is a lawyer but because this is her Oliver and she knows him.
Laurel:" Ollie." (She whispers and sees Oliver leave before she can say more)
[Queen Mansion] - A black sedan pulls up to the house. The trunk opens and the driver reaches for the wooden suitcases but Oliver stops him
Oliver: We've got it. (Oliver takes one suitcase while Jared takes another)
(Moira,Jared and Oliver enter the house)
Moira: Your room is exactly as you left it. I never had the heart to change a thing. Jared you can take the spare room directly across from Oliver.
Man: Oliver. It's damn good to see you. (Oliver looks at him) It's Walter... (they shake hands) Walter Steele.
Moira: You remember Walter, your father's friend from the company. Walter this is Jared, he will also be staying with us. (they shake hands)
(Oliver walks past her to the maid)
Oliver: It's good to see you, Raisa.
Raisa: Welcome home, Mr. Oliver. Mr. Merlyn phoned. He wants to join you for dinner.
Moira: Wonderful. (A door opens and closes) Oliver? (Oliver walks toward the staircase) Did you hear that?
Oliver: Hey, sis.
Thea: I knew it. I knew you were alive. (She hugs him) I missed you so much.
Oliver: You were with me the whole time. I'd like you to meet someone, he helped me get back to you guys. (Oliver turns to look to Jared) This is Jared, and Jared this is my sister Thea.
(They both look at each other, Thea notices the look in his eye, the pain that he is trying to hide. She looks back at Oliver who has the same look, shifting back to Jared, she raises her hand to shake his)
Thea: HI! It's nice to meet you, and thank you for everything you did for my brother. (They shake hands, as Thea just now notices that he is just about the same age as her, and he survived out there on an island with only her brother, she thought!)
Jared: It's nice to meet you as well, Oliver has told me so much about you. And no problem, he did as much for me as I did for him.
Moira:Okay, you two head upstairs and I'll call you guys down for dinner when it's time.
Thea:I'm coming with you two! I want more time Ollie!
Oliver: I would love that Speedy!
Thea: Worst NICKNAME EVER!
Jared: Yeah...not the best I've heard. And this coming from a guy who spent years on an island!
Oliver: If you saw her before, you would say different!
[Queen Mansion - Oliver's Bedroom]
(Oliver sits down on the bed next to Thea as Jared walks around the room marvelling at what is to him the phenomenon of Oliver's room)
Thea:I'm so happy you're back! As soon as you are done with all the legal stuff that comes with resurrection we are spending all our time together. (Oliver nods his head).
Oliver: I promise Speedy.
Jared: And don't worry, I'll be here to make sure that happens, kept him alive on that island for a reason ( Jared said standing by Oliver's desk still appreciating everything in Oliver's room, he gives Thea a warm smile. Oliver notices Jared smiling, reflecting that this is the first time in awhile he has smiled so much. It's been awhile since either of them had. There weren't many reasons to, after everyone they kept losing there was never a right time. Suddenly, Thea gets up and walks to Jared giving him a tight hug which he returns albeit after a moment of confusion)
Thea:That's for officially becoming my new friend, thanks for bringing him back!
Oliver: By the way, how do you know about all the legalities of being resurrected?
Thea: Laurel! since you left I relied on her and she helped me a lot Ollie and I believe I helped her as well. And while I was spending time with her I found a passion for law. So you know I've been studying up, not your dumb little sister anymore!
(Jared notices Laurel quietly approaching, but doesn't say anything)
Oliver: Wow, I can't believe she did that!
Thea: Yeah she helped me stay sane soo... Ollie? Thea says as she sits on the bed beside him again. Do you plan on seeing Laurel soon? She has helped me so much since you've been gone, I think you should go see her.
Jared: (With a smirk on his face) First thing he did after we got out of the hospital.
Thea: What happened when you saw her?Thea asks Oliver, laughing internally at the fact that even after 5 years on a deserted island his first though is Laurel
Oliver:I told her the truth that I didn't cheat on her with Sara. But when I found her on the boat she became my responsibility. And I failed, spectacularly. I don't think anything can happen between us..
Thea: Isn't there anything you can do?
Oliver:There is nothing I can do. I don't want to bring any more pain to her life. I didn't deserve to be with her from the beginning.
Jared: Do you still love her? (Jared asks already knowing the answer but Laurel needed to hear it)
Oliver:I have always loved Laurel and always will. She's one of the reasons why I'm still alive right now.
Thea: What do you mean?
Oliver: There were times that I came close to dying on that island. A few of those times, I was separated from Jared and when I thought that I didn't have what it would take to make it, I would think about you and her. Both of you telling me to fight and come back to you. Thinking of seeing you two again gave me the strength I needed in those times.
Jared: So as long as she is happy, you're fine to love her from afar?
Oliver: Yeah…...
Laurel:Ollie?"(Oliver slowly looks up to see Laurel standing at the doorway with watery eyes. Jared and Thea walk past Laurel as he sees Laurel approaching him).
Oliver:How much did you hear?
Laurel: Basically heard everything, All of it! Especially you saying you still love me. Do you really mean that?
Oliver:Yes.
(Laurel walks forward towards him as she wraps her hands behind the back of his neck before he stops her
Oliver:Don't!.
Laurel: Why
Oliver: I've already caused you so much pain, I didn't cheat on you but I still didn't bring Sara back. I would do anything to…
Before he can finish Laurel kisses Oliver. A deep passionate kiss that he returns with equal passion. They break apart and they lean their foreheads against each other.
Oliver: How can your forgive me so easily?
Laurel:You did nothing to forgive, she was at fault, not you!
Oliver:I love you!
Laurel: I love you too!
Laurel takes him with another deep kiss and then hugs him tightly.)
[Meanwhile - Outside in hallway]
Thea: You knew she was standing there, didn't you?
Jared: Jared with a slight grin I have no idea what you're talking about.
Thea: Thank you! ( Thea gives Jared a hug while thinking how glad she was Oliver had someone like him to help him on the island, considering what he just did for him)
Jared: No problem, he means a lot to me so I'll do whatever I can to make sure he's happy. (Thea responds with a warm smile as they pull apart from the hug. Oliver and Laurel step out with Oliver's arm around her waist, as Laurel notices Thea and Jared pulling apart from each other)
Thea: Sooo…. Are you guys back together?
Laurel: (Laurel gives Thea a big smile, the biggest she has had in awhile Thea remarks in her head) I don't think we ever broke up, but yeah we are together!
Oliver: Laurel, this is Jared. Like i said earlier, we both saved each others lives countless times. Neither one of us would be here without the other.
Jared: Oh please, I saved you more times than you can count, Ivy League drop out!
Oliver: Right so we're just going to ignore all the times I had to carry you on my back running away from the animals.
Jared: That only happened because I hurt my leg helping you.
Oliver: I had that shot, didn't need you to cover for me!
(Laurel and Thea start laughing at the bickering between the two, both realize how close the two seem to each other as they laugh and bicker about the dangerous situation they were probably in. It took them a few seconds to realize but then Laurel and Thea looked at each other with concerned looks. Just what did they go through on the island)
Raisa: Sorry to interrupt but dinner is ready!
Oliver: Thank you Raisa, we will be right there!
[Queen Mansion - Dining room]
Tommy: What did I tell you? Yachts suck. (Tommy gets up from his chair and walks to Oliver)
Oliver: Tommy Merlyn.
Tommy: I missed you, buddy. And looks like you and Laurel already had a talk.
Laurel: Yeah we did (Laurel gives Oliver a kiss on the cheek)
Oliver: Tommy meet Jared, he was also on the island with me and will be staying with us from now on.
Tommy: Right on! Any friend of Oliver's is a friend of mine, especially if he had a hand in bringing him home.
Jared: Nice to meet you! (They shake hands)
(Everyone is seated in the dining room for dinner)
Tommy: Ok. What else did you miss? Super bowl winners... Giants, Steelers, Saints, Packers, Giants again. A black president, that's new. Oh, and "Lost," they were all dead...I think.
Thea: What was it like there? (The table goes quiet and tension fills the room. Oliver and Jared looked at each other, as if having a conversation among each other. Something everyone in the room picked up on.)
Oliver: Cold.
Jared: Lonely.
(Laurel takes Oliver's hand in her own and Thea gives a concerned look to the two men)
Tommy: Tomorrow, you guys and me, we're doing the city. You've got a lot to catch up on.
Moira: That sounds like a great idea.
Oliver: Good. Then I was hoping to swing by the office.
Walter: (About to take a sip from his wine stops) Well, there's plenty of time for all that. Queen Consolidated isn't going anywhere.
(Raisa comes to set a bowl of pears on the table. She trips but Oliver catches her and restores her balance and Jared catches the bowl and pears and sets them on the table).
Raisa: Oh, I am so sorry, Mr. Oliver.
Oliver: [Speaks Russian] It's no worry.
Jared: [Speaks Russian] We all fall sometimes.
(Tommy looks at them) (Raisa is equally stunned)
Tommy: Dude, you speak Russian?
Walter: I didn't realize you took Russian at college, Oliver.
Oliver: I didn't realize you wanted to sleep with my mother, Walter. (Silence fills the room and the tension returns. Moira looks at Oliver then at Thea)
Thea: I didn't say anything.
Jared: She didn't have to. (Moira nods in acknowledgement)
Moira: Oliver...Walter and I are married, and I don't want you to think that either one of us did anything to disrespect your father.
Walter: We both believed that Robert, like you, was, uh, well, gone.
Oliver: (Visibly pained) It's fine. (Oliver gets up) May I be excused? (Moira nods)
Tommy: Hey, don't forget about tomorrow, buddy.
(Oliver leaves)
Jared: It's not that he doesn't understand but it just comes as a shock. Everything about coming back is a shock right now but give him time to get used to the changes (Moira nods, while Thea, Tommy, and Laurel give a concerned look). I actually will head up as well, don't feel hungry. (Jared leaves)
Thea: At least someone understands what he needs right now.
(Everyone nods in acknowledgement)
Moira:Yes, they have so many scars that show they have been through a lot, more than we can imagine. They will need each other to get used to things now.
(Everyone at the dinner table was shocked visibly when Moira mentioned their scars)
[Oliver's Bedroom] – It's raining heavily, the window is open and Oliver is seen lying on his bedroom floor asleep by the window soaking wet. Hearing screams from Oliver's room, the Queen family rushed to Oilvers room to see him sleeping on the ground. Jared enters right after and sees Moira approach Oliver
Jared: No wait! But too late, Moira has already placed her hand on Oliver to try and wake him up.
He wakes up in attack mode, flips her and aims his hand to her throat. Before he can strike Jared rushes in, flips over Walter and grabs Oliver's arm and uses his right knee to keep him away
Jared: Oliver? Wake up. Oliver?
(Oliver looks at Jared then down at Moira, he releases her quickly and moves back to the window horrified)
Oliver: I'm sorry. I'm so... I'm so sorry. (Walter helps Moira up)
Moira: Oh, it's ok, Oliver. It's all right, sweetheart. You're home. You're home. She tries to approach Oliver to comfort him.
Jared: No! Don't come close right now. Let me put him back to bed, he'll have trouble with you all. Walter and Moira nod and hesitantly leave the room. Thea still stands at the door still processing what just happened. After a few mins of Jared comforting Oliver to sleep, he leaves the room with the still shocked Thea.
Jared: He'll be fine, don't worry! Jared tells Thea seeing how concerned she looks.
Thea: hmm...Do you also get nightmares?
Jared: Yeah, we both do and being back and finally getting a chance to rest will probably bring more than we are used to. But don't worry we will get through them.
Thea: Okay ...Thea looks between Jared entering his room and Olivers, thinking about how tough the road head is for her brother and her new friend.
[Inside Tommy's Mercedes SLR]
Tommy: Your funeral blew.
Jared: Did you get lucky?
Tommy: Fish in a barrel. They were so sad...
Oliver: No.
Tommy: And huggy...And I am counting on another target rich environment for your guys welcome home bash.
Oliver: At our what?
Tommy: You came back from the dead. This calls for a party. You tell me where and when. I'll take care of everything. And this city's gone to crap. Your dad sold his factory just in time. And why'd you want to drive through this neighborhood anyway? [Oliver looks at his father's old factory]
Oliver: No reason. Jared realizes this is where they will be setting up for their night time activities.
Tommy: So where to? Lunch?
Oliver: Laurel's office.
Tommy: Really? You just saw her yesterday and now i gotta share you already.
Jared: Laughs at Tommys comment. Actually it's for me I need her help with legal stuff.
[CNRI Office]
Johanna: Laurel, I just got this from Hunt's lawyers. They filed a change of venue. We are now in front of Judge Grell.
Laurel: Hunt funded Grell's re-election campaign.
Thea: Mm-hmm.
Laurel: He's got Grell in his back-pocket.
Johanna: You know, it's fun being your friend. I get to say "I told you so" a lot.
Laurel: No. Adam Hunt is not smarter than we are.
Thea: No, he's just richer and willing to commit multiple felonies.
Oliver: Hello, Laurel.
Laurel rushes and gives him a deep kiss while taking him in her arms. Thea rushes and gives Jared and Tommy a hug
Laurel: What are you guys doing here?
Oliver: Needed your help. Mom told me CNRI will take care of getting me resurrected but we also need help in getting Jared all his legal documents. He lost everything when his family boat went down.
Jared:And my parents weren't the most government trusting people…well basically they were conspiracy theorists so I never had any digital presence...He lied, a really bad lie, but the best they could come up with explaining no records of Jared on any system.
Thea: Okay say no more, I will get everything ready in time for Oliver's court date and hopefully we can get both done on the same day.
Laurel: Yeah Thea can take care of this, Jared you can give her all the information.
Jared: Perfect thank you!
Thea and Jared give each other a warm look, Laurel again catching how close the pair seem to be getting.
[Alleyway.]
Tommy: Ok, so we took care of that. Good call. Now we can make up for lost time. If you're not too sick of fish, I suggest we find some leggy models and eat Sushi all day. What do you say? (A van approaches them from behind) What're they doing? (armed men appear in front) What the hell?
Bystander: Hey! (One of the men shoots him dead)
[ Desolate warehouse]
Kidnapper: Mr. Queen. (The hood is yanked of Oliver's head) Mr. Queen! Did your father survive that accident?... I ask the questions. You give me the answers. (tasers him) Did he make it to the island?... Did he tell you anything? (tasers him)
Oliver: Yes...he did.
Kidnapper: What did he tell you, Mr. Queen? (Oliver looks at Tommy unconscious on the floor. Also zip-tied. Jared is pretending to still be out,already out of his cuffs)
Oliver: He told me I'm gonna kill you.
Kidnapper: (laughs) You're delusional. You're zip-cuffed to that chair.
Oliver: (shows his hands) Not anymore.
The first kidnapper attacks Oliver, Oliver meanwhile dodges his attack stabs him in the neck with the broken leg of the chair he was on. Jared disarms the second kidnapper and uses him as a human shield to take the bullets from the third. The third kidnapper makes a run for it but Oliver apprehends him
Oliver: You killed that man.
Kidnapper 3: You don't have to do this.
Oliver: Yes, I do. Nobody can know our secret. (He breaks his neck–killing him)
Jared: Well I hope this means we start our nighttime duties right away.
Oliver: Yes! Oliver says while checking on Tommy
[Queen Mansion] - Living Room
Detective Lance: So that's your story. A guy in a green hood flew in and single-handedly took out 3 armed kidnappers. I mean, who is he? Why would he do that?
Oliver: I don't know. Find him and you can ask.
Detective Lance: Yeah. What about you two? You see the hood guy?
Tommy: I saw... just movement. Everything blurry.
Jared: Yeah, I was kind of out of it.
Detective Lance: Yeah. It's funny, isn't it? One day back, and already somebody's gunning for you. Aren't you popular?
Moira: Were you able to identify the men?
Detective Hilton: Scrubbed identities, untraceable weapons. These were pros.
Detective Lance: Yeah. Well, they probably figured you'd pay a king's ransom to get your boy back or a Queen's ransom, as it were. After all, a parent would do anything to keep their child safe.
Moira: I don't find your tone appropriate, Detective.
Walter: If Oliver or Jared can think of anything else, we'll be in touch. Thank you, gentlemen, for coming. (Detective Lance chuckles)
Detective Lance: Your luck never seems to run out, does it?
Moira: Oliver,Jared, I want to introduce you to someone... John Diggle. He'll be accompanying you from now on.
Oliver: We don't need a babysitter.
Moira: Yeah, I understand, but this is something I need, for the both of you. (She says, giving both Oliver and Jared a glare that tells them, they have no say in the matter)
[In the car]
Oliver: So...What do we call you?
John Diggle: Diggle's good. Dig if you want.
Jared: You're ex-military?
Diggle: Yes, sir. 105th airborne of of Kandahar, retired. Been in the private sector a little more than 4 years now. I don't want there to be any confusion, Mr. Queen. My ability to keep you from harm will outweigh your comfort. Do we have an agreement? (No response) Sir? [The car door opens and closes][Cars honk][Diggle looks behind to find Oliver and Jared gone. He slams on the brake] Sir! [He gets out and looks behind. They are gone]
[Oliver and Jared walks through the slums. They reach his father's old factory and scale the fence. They enter the abandoned factory and convert it to make their lair. In a montage they train intensively - sharpening their skills, Oliver primarily working on his archery while Jared sharpens his sword play]
[Parking Lot]
Adam Hunt: You remind Grell I put him on the bench, I can take him off. I will turn him into a cautionary tale.
Man: Yes, Mr. Hunt.
Hunt: And this attorney Laurel Lance...you said she wasn't gonna be a problem anymore. I told you to fix that situation.
[They stop walking. Hunt walks towards him] Why are you still here? [The man leaves] [They resume walking to the car when the lights go out and ARROW appears taking out the guards and threatening Hunt's life] Bodyguard 1: [Whoosh] Unh! Bodyguard 2: [To Hunt] Get in the car! [He fires into the ceiling,where he last heard a noise] Arrow: Hey. You missed. Bodyguard 2: Unh! [Whoosh] Unh! [Whoosh] Hunt: [Whoosh. Car door glass smashes] Unh! [He pulled out of the car] What? What? Just... just tell me what you want.
Arrow: You're gonna transfer $40 million into Starling City bank account 1141 by 10 P.M. tomorrow night.
Hunt: Or what?
Arrow: Or I'm gonna take it, and you won't like how.
Hunt: If I see you again, you're dead!
Arrow turns around and throws an arrow that cuts through Hunt's cheek. Hunt turns to look at the arrow where it hits a pillar and turns back to look at Arrow to find him gone.
[Hunt Multinational] - Hunt gives his statement to the police about his encounter with a hooded guy shooting arrows at him. He tells them to be back at his office by 10PM to take "The Hooded-Guy" down.
Detective Hilton: It looks like Queen was telling the truth.
Detective Lance: Yeah. Well, there's a first time for everything. This hooded guy comes looking for trouble, he'll find it.
[Outside the Queen Mansion] Oliver and Jared leave for the party. Oliver opens the car door to find Diggle waiting for him inside, ready to accompany him to the party.
Diggle: Put on your seat belt, sirs. Wouldn't want you to miss your party. [Oliver and Jared get in and smile in disbelief]
[Welcome Home Party].
Tommy sees them and ushers them in.
Tommy: Everybody, hey! Men-of-the-hour! [crowd cheers] Whoo! And, ladies, please give these men a proper homecoming. [Music plays as Oliver and Jared approach and climb on center stage: ? We are the champions ? We are the champions ? Of the world?]
Oliver: Thank you very much, everybody!
Tommy gives them a shot
Oliver and Jared: [to the crowd] We missed Tequila!
Jared and Tommy check out girls,Oliver shakes his head as he knows Jared won't actually do anything. Diggle stands the background.
Tommy: Now by my rough estimate, you have not had s*x in 1,839 days. As your wingman, I highly recommend Carmen Golden. Tommy says looking at Jared, knowing Laurel would kill him if he suggested that to Oliver.
Jared: Which one is she?
Tommy: The one who looks like the chick from "Twilight."
Oliver: What's "Twilight"?
Tommy: You're both so better off not knowing.
[Service Hallway-A few mins later]
Diggle: Something I can help you with, sir?
Jared: [turns around] I just wanted a second to myself.
Diggle: I would believe you, Mr. Wilson, if you weren't so full of crap. Party's this way. [Motions to the door]
Jared: It's locked. [Diggle goes to check and Jared puts him in a sleeper hold and immobilizes him]
[Hunt Multinational]
Drakon: You two cover the elevator. Hang back and be ready. Stay in the corners and stay alert. [Lock latches] It's past 10:00. He's never getting in here.
SECONDS LATER TWO of Hunt's men patrol. Everything quiet. For a beat. Then - AUTOMATIC WEAPONS FIRE - the two men REACT - too late - coming around the corner - moving fast - THE ARROW. Bow in hand - fires a bolt - an arrow PINNING one guard - a Parkour-leap off the wall - into a KICK - knocking the other unconscious, as - REINFORCEMENTS surge down the corridor - spraying bullets - the Arrow firing off arrows - fluid motion - a deadly ballet - DISABLING the men one by one - pinning them to walls - to the floor - NEVER STOPPING his inexorable movement down the corridor. The sound of the violence is DEAFENING...
[INT. HUNT'S OFFICE - APARTMENT - NIGHT] Hunt's eyes react to GUNFIRE and bedlam outside his CLOSED OFFICE DOORS. Then - even more unnerving - silence. He finally looks scared. His men grip their guns. Ready for - THE DOORS BURST OPEN! The men answer with their guns - the Arrow dodging - moving fast - firing off arrows - extremities - nothing fatal - he's taken out ALL THE GUARDS
Hunt: You missed. Arrow: Really? Jared smirks to himself as he takes a quick glance to the blinking arrow..
Hunt: He's here! Detective
Lance: All units, converge! All units, converge!
Officer: Lay down your weapons, or we will open fire! I repeat, lay down your weapons.
The Detective and the others watch as he jumps out of the nearest window - and FIRES AN ARROW - THWIKT! - A CABLE TRAILING AFTER IT like a comet - the arrow EMBEDS in the parapet of the Iron Works - cable going taut instantly - The Arrow swings across the chasm - CRASHING THROUGH A WINDOW of the IRON WORKS BUILDING. He's gone
Detective Hilton: Tell me you saw that.
Detective Lance: Ok. Let's go. Move.
[Welcome home Party]
Lance: Cut it. Search the building roof to basement. Find him! Starling City police! The party's over, kids. [Booing] Oh, Mr. Merlyn. Imagine my shock at finding you here. Did you roofie anyone special tonight, huh?
Oliver: Detective! It's a private party.
Detective Lance: Yeah? Well, there was an incident at Adam Hunt's building tonight. You know anything about that?
Oliver: Who's Adam Hunt?
Detective Lance: He's a millionaire bottom feeder, and I'm kind of surprised you aren't friends. Jared: Jared joins the group We've been out of town for...a while.
Detective Lance: Yeah. Well, he just got attacked by the guy with the hood, the guy that saved your ass the other day.
Oliver: The hood guy. You didn't find him? I'm gonna offer a reward. Hey, everybody. $2 million to anybody that can find a nut bar in a green hood. [The crowd cheers]
Detective Lance: Did you even try to save her?
Detective Hilton: Ok. Let's go, partner.
Detective Lance: Did you even try to save my daughter?
Detective Hilton: Sarah wouldn't want this.
Oliver: It's way too quiet in here! This is a party!
Tommy: Some coincidence, I mean, you asking to have your party here, and Hunt getting robbed right next door and by the same guy who rescued us at the warehouse.
Jared: If I were you, Tommy, I'd just be glad you're alive.
Tommy: What-h-happened to you two on that island?
Oliver & Jared: A lot
[Hunt- International]
Hunt: What the hell are you talking about? $40 million doesn't just up and vanish! Untraceable?! It is $40 million! Find it! How did he do it?
[Lair]
Oliver comes down the stairs, seeing Jared on the computers
Oliver: I assume no problems despite the intervention from SCPD.
Jared: No problem, only got there after everything was over. How long are we going to keep up with 1 persona?
Oliver: Not until we can clear all suspicion on both of us.
Jared: Are you ever going to tell Laurel and Thea?
Oliver: Eventually...
[CNRI]
Laurel: If hypothetically $50,000 magically appeared in your bank account, it might be best for you not to speak about it...to anyone... Ever. God bless you, too. I just got a very grateful phone call from one of our clients against Adam Hunt.
Thea: Me, too. Heh. It looks like Starling City has a guardian angel.
Johanna: So you get your boyfriend back and a lucky break on the case. What a week for you huh?
Laurel:Yeah, things have been great! Laurel says with a big smile, thinking mostly about Oliver's return being the brightest spot for this week.
Johanna: By the way, the other cute guy with him, was he the other guy on the island?
Thea: Yeah he is! Thea answers with a bright smile
Johanna: You seem very happy meeting him.
Thea: Yeah, when I first heard Ollie was alive, I thought of how he must have suffered alone for 5 years, but I'm glad he had someone with him, especially someone like Jared.
Laurel: Yeah he is pretty special!
Johanna and Laurel give Thea a sly smiles and which makes Thea blush
Thea: Stop I don't have a crush on him, I just really appreciate that he was there for Ollie. But yeah he is pretty cute! Thea says giving the two women a sly smile of her own.
[Unknown Location]
Thug: The police failed to identify the men I hired to kidnap Oliver, and they never will. Should we arrange another abduction?
Moira: No. There are other ways of finding out what my son knows.
Thug:And the boy that came with him?
Moira: Leave him for now as well. But if I think he knows something then he will be dealt with accordingly. Tell Malcolm that for now my son and his friend are no problems to us.