Just in case you didn't know, Dinah's mom is Dinah Drake and she was the first Black Canary and a founding member of the Justice Society. Dinah Lance is her daughter and she became the second black canary and a member of the Justice League. (I don't know what DC was thinking when they gave them both the same name.)

Chapter 4: Monster-In-Law

Oliver's POV

"Are the kids asleep?" Dinah asked without looking up from her book as I entered our bedroom.

"They are." I replied, sliding in beside her.

I reached for her as she slapped my hands away. Come on!

"Not now. I'm reading."

"But, Pretty Bird-"

"Not tonight." She replied.

"But-"

"I want to finish my book."

"Fine!" I replied, rolling onto my side and pulling the covers up.

"Oliver, don't pout."

"I'm not pouting, Dinah." I stiffly replied as I saw her roll her eyes.

"I married a five year old." She mumbled as she turned another page.

"Dinah, turn off the light. I'm tired."

"I will when I'm finished. Only one chapter left."

"What are you reading?" I asked, eyeing the book.

"In Bed With the Devil."

"Dinah. You're in bed with a devil. Do you really need to read about one?"

"Yes… Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, my mother called."

That statement managed to catch my full attention. It is never a good thing when Dinah Drake calls.

"What did she say?"

"She wants to see the kids again." She replied as I groaned. "What are you whining about now?"

"Your mother hates me."

"She does not. If she really hated you, you'd be dead."

"So, what time are you taking the kids to see her?"

"I'm not. She's coming here to see them." She replied, turning out the light.

"Wonderful."

********Break********

"Mama!" Dinah cried as she hugged her mother.

"Oh baby, you look beautiful." She replied before smearing her lipstick all over Roy, Connor, Artemis, and Mia. "And how are my lovely grandchildren?"

"Come on, Mama. I'll help you get settled in." Dinah said as she took her mother's hand.

"Don't just stand there, Oliver! Get my bags!" My beloved monster-in-law ordered as the girls walked back into the house.

"Ollie, how long is Dinah's mom gonna be here?" Roy whispered as I sighed.

"I have no idea, Roy. You and Connor help me get her bags."

"Why'd she pack so much stuff?" Connor asked.

"Probably to make my life a living Hell." I muttered.

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"How come Mommy and Grandmommy have the same name?" Artemis asked as she swung her legs back and forth on the kitchen counter.

"I don't know, Artemis. I didn't name your mother."

"How come Mommy and Grandmommy have the same superhero name?" she asked.

"I don't know. Apparently your mother wanted to be just like her mother."

"How come Mommy and Grandmommy are both flower people?"

"You mean florists, Artemis. They're both florists. And I don't know. I guess they just love plants." I replied before seasoning my chili.

"Oliver! How can you allow Artemis so sit so close to the stove! She could get burned!" Dinah Drake hissed as I quickly set Artemis down on the floor.

"I was watching her-" I began before she cut me off.

"I'd hope so!"

"Artemis, go play or something." I said as she took off.

"What are you cooking?" Dinah Drake asked, wandering over to my chili.

"It's my special chili." I replied.

"Well, at least I don't have to wait to die of old age. Looks like your cooking will kill me first." she scoffed as I frowned.

My cooking isn't that bad.

"Mama, be nice. How about we take you out to dinner instead?" Dinah purred as her mother relaxed.

"Alright. It must be nice to marry into money, dear. Your father only took me out on special occasions. We both made enough for an honest day's work." she replied, shooting me a dirty glance.

Why is everything I do wrong in her eyes?

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"Excellent shot, Roy!" I praised as he proudly walked away from a perfect shot.

"Focus, Connor. Aim for the center of the target." I instructed.

I watched as Connor took a deep breath before releasing his arrow. Bull's eye!

"Good boy!"

"I wanna go next!" Artemis shouted as she tugged on my shirt.

"Alright Princess." I replied, bending down to her level and helping her steady the bow. "Aim for the center of the target and-"

"Oliver! What are you doing!"

Oh shit. The monster-in-law is out to get me.

"Ah, target practicing?" I responded.

"With a child! How could you be so irresponsible!"

"Roy was already practicing before I adopted him. And Connor and Artemis are coming along. And soon Mia will be able-"

"How dare you put these children at risk! Do you want them to become murdered by some psycho!"

"I'd never put them in harm's way! And it's not like Star City is really all that dangerous! It's not like we live in Gotham!"

"It doesn't matter! Back in my day, the Justice Society did not allow children to join! The world of vigilantes is no place for a child! Now, all of you come along." She ordered before ushering Roy, Connor, Artemis, and Mia inside.

Dinah, it's a good thing I love you. If I didn't, your mother would be dead.

********Break********

"Are the kids asleep?" Dinah asked as I slid into the bed beside her.

"Yeah."

"What's wrong, Ollie?"

"Your mother hates me." I mumbled.

"Oliver, my mother does not hate you. She only wants what's best for me-" she began before the phone rang.

"Dinah, it's the Justice League." I groaned as she sighed.

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"Damn this crisis… Pretty Bird, are you sure you're-"

"I'm fine." she snapped as we pulled into the Arrow Cave.

"You were injured and you're still bleeding." I pointed out as I helped her over to the examination table.

"It only a scratch and I'm fine." she replied as I took a look at the wound on her shoulder.

"You'll live, Pretty Bird." I said, while bandaging her shoulder.

"Dinah! You're hurt!" My mother-in-law screamed, rushing into the cave.

"I'm fine, Mama-" Dinah began.

"Why didn't you do anything! Why didn't you protect my daughter!" the woman screamed at me.

"Mama, please. It's no one's-"

"Do not interrupt me, Dinah! You should have never had been in harm's way! You should have never taken my identity!"

"It's my life, Mother! You're not Black Canary anymore! You walked away! It belongs to me!"

"Don't you raise your voice at me, young lady! And I gave it up for you and your father! Family was the most important thing for me, but apparently it doesn't matter to you!" she bantered.

"How could you say that!" Dinah screamed.

"Apparently, you want to leave your children orphaned! But, they'll all probably die before then if you keep going like you are! You've already introduced Roy into this life-"

"And it was for the better! Don't you tell me how to raise my children!"

"Someone needs to! You're making the wrong choices." Dinah screamed before they both stormed out of the cave.

That went rather well...

********Break********

The next morning I left Dinah to sleep in as I went downstairs to have breakfast. Entering the kitchen, I could see Mrs. Drake drinking coffee at my table. She looked incredibly distressed.

She looked up at me before saying, "Sit down, Oliver. I want to talk to you."

I quickly took a seat as she sighed.

"I'm dying, Oliver."

"What?"

"It's cancer."

"I…I don't know what to say."

"Say you'll watch out for my little girl. Say you'll convince her to stop being Black Canary. Say you'll be there for her when I die."

"Mrs. Drake-"

"No. After Larry died, Dinah was the only thing I had left. I tried so hard to keep her from that world."

"Mrs. Drake, nothing is going to happen to your daughter. You raised her to do the right thing. And it's her decision. I can't convince her. No one can. She's as stubborn as you are. She's also as brave, strong, bold, intelligent, and as beautiful as her mother."

"I know, but I don't want to lose her. I can't."

"You won't. I can promise you that… Have you told Dinah?"

"No. I haven't. And neither will you. I want her to live her life. I don't want to a burden." She replied, giving me a soft smile.

"I can get you the best medical coverage. Money isn't an option. I can-"

"No... No thank you. I miss my friends from the Justice Society. I miss my parents. I miss my husband. We all have to die one day." She replied sadly. "I just want my daughter to be taken care of."

"Mrs. Drake, I love your daughter. She will always be taken care of."

"She'd better be. I'd hate to have to haunt you for the rest of my afterlife."

"I've got a feeling you were planning on doing that anyway." I replied, smiling.

********Break********

"Are you sure you can't stay another day?" Dinah asked her mother as if their fight had never happened.

"I'm sure, baby. There are a few things I need to do." She replied, hugging her daughter before smearing her lipstick all over her grandchildren.

She then turned to me and said, "And Oliver, your beard is quite hideous. I suggest you shave it."

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