Oliver and Laurel were attending the QC Christmas party, since the family one wasn't until the following week.
"This is nice party Robert." Laurel said to her future father-in-law.
"Thank you Laurel. So, who's watching the princess tonight?" Robert asked.
"Jasmine is sleeping over at my parent's place tonight, since Tommy and Sara are still in their honeymoon phase and the only member of Oliver's family who isn't here is Thea and as much as I love her, I think I'd feel more comfortable with Jasmine being with people who are over 18." Laurel said and Robert smiled as Oliver walked up to them.
"By the way, I hear that you've gotten Thea an internship at your law firm?" Robert asked.
"I did. It seems that she wants to be a lawyer, not an entrepreneur." Laurel said.
"I never thought that Thea would be the one to go into law." Oliver said.
"Just because you spent most of your teenage years in the back of my father's squad car, does not she does." Laurel pointed out.
"Anyways, dad, I when you get a chance, there's something I need to talk to you about, regarding your old steel mill." Oliver said and Robert nodded.
"Of course son, we discuss it tomorrow in my office, but for now, this is a happy occasion. Speaking of which, I believe I need to go make the toast." Robert said as he moved over to the podium where Moira was waiting for him.
After Robert had made his toast, Oliver found Felicity speaking to another familiar face.
"Mr. Queen, can I talk to you about something?" the man asked.
"Of course, Mr." Oliver said, pretending like he didn't know his name.
"Holt sir. Curtis Holt." Curtis said as they shook hands.
"What can I help you with?" Oliver asked.
"I was hoping you could convince father to approve a grant I requested for research on a new product I've been working on." Curtis said.
"And what product might that be?" Oliver asked.
"It's a bio-implant that could theoretically be used to cure paralysis." Curtis said.
"I'll speak to my father about that, since that sounds like it could a major medical breakthrough." Oliver said and Curtis nodded his appreciation as Laurel approached them.
"Oh, Curtis, this is my fiance Laurel Lance." Oliver said, making the introductions, even though Laurel who he was.
"Nice to meet you." Curtis said as they shook hands.
"Likewise. Uh Ollie, I'm feeling a little woozy, so I think I'm going to head home." Laurel said.
"I'll come with you." Oliver said.
"Thank you, but I think I am more than capable of getting a cab home." Laurel said as she kissed him before walking out at the same time Curtis walked away.
"It's so cute she thinks you don't know." Felicity said to Oliver who nodded.
"Yeah, I'm going to confront her about it either tonight or tomorrow. I just hope she can explain why she didn't tell me sooner." Oliver said.
"Oliver, I am sure she has a good reason." Felicity said.
"I know. It's just, I saw first hand what keeping secrets can do to a relationship and since Laurel and I are so happy now, I don't want to lose that over something like this." Oliver said and Felicity nodded.
"On a different topic, Curtis, am I the only one hoping he gets Beyonded to?" Felicity asked and Oliver shook his head.
"No, Curtis's tech expertise could come in handy, especially since he created a chip that allowed you to walk again and cured John's nerve damage." Oliver said and Felicity nodded in agreement.
Later on that night, Oliver entered the loft to find Laurel awake in their bed.
"Laurel, do you really think I don't know what's going on with you?" Oliver asked and she looked at him.
"What are you talking about?" Laurel asked, trying to play dumb.
"You honestly think I haven't noticed you trying to sneak into the bathroom every morning to puke? I'm not stupid. But why didn't you tell me you were pregnant?" Oliver asked and Laurel knew that since he'd figured it out, she had to come clean.
"I was going to, but you were worrying about me enough as it is with Slade still out there. I didn't want to add more to it." Laurel said as Oliver kissed her forehead.
"While I appreciate that and I really do, you have to accept that I'm always going to worry about you. It's kind of the top rule in the boyfriend handbook." Oliver said.
"I also wanted to make sure that your worrying about me didn't cause you to lose your life because your head wasn't entirely in the game. I've already had to raise one of our children without you, I'm not going to do it again." Laurel said.
"And you won't. I promise you Laurel, this time, I will be there for you. Every step of the way." Oliver promised as he climbed into bed next to her and touched her face.
"I hope so. You missed so much of the first 5 years of Jasmine's life, I don't want you to miss out on our child's life as well." Laurel said.
"And I won't. And you won't have to go through the pregnancy alone this time either. I'll be there for you. Every step of the way." Oliver repeated as they kissed.
"We need to move up our wedding date, so that we can get married while my dress still fits." Laurel said in between kisses.
"We'll worry about that tomorrow." Oliver said simply they got to work.