Oliver and Laurel were currently sitting in the office of Laurel's obstetrician, Laurel wearing a hospital gown as her doctor, Dr. Gill, ran an ultrasound sensor over her now swelling belly.
"Well doc?" Oliver asked.
"The babies are perfectly healthy." Dr. Gill said, throwing both Oliver and Laurel for a loop.
"Wait, did you say babies?" Laurel asked.
"Yes, Laurel, you're pregnant with twins." Dr. Gill said and Laurel looked like she might pass out.
"Twins." Oliver said.
"Yes." Dr. Gill said and then he gave them a minute to digest this, since having twins was a rather big thing to learn.
"Can you tell us the genders?" Laurel asked.
"A boy and a girl." Dr. Gill said and Laurel nodded.
"Is it still safe for Laurel to travel?" Oliver asked.
"No, I'm afraid that Laurel must remain in Star City since she's in the middle of her second trimester. The closer she gets to her due date, the more likely it is that she'll go into labor early, considering these are twins we're talking about, so we can't take any chances. She needs to be ready to be brought here as soon as possible." Dr. Gil said and that actually gave Oliver a better idea on how to keep Laurel safe.
"So, Laurel's going to be having twins now?" Thea asked and Oliver nodded.
"So, how are you going to get Laurel to safety now, since apparently, she can't be moved." John asked.
"I got a better idea. I spoke with Lyla and she agreed to set it up with the same type of protection she and JJ had when we were dealing with Darhk on Earth one. Mobile base disguised as a truck." Oliver said and John nodded.
"Good thing Laurel's on maternity leave now." John said and Oliver nodded, right as his phone went off.
"Hello?" John asked.
"Hey Johnny, just thought you'd like to know that the Mirakuru cure is done. Maseo is bringing it to you now." Lyla said over the phone.
"Music to my ears. Get a cell on Lian Yu ready, since something tells me we're going hunting as soon as we get that cure." John said as he hung up.
"What's up?" Oliver asked.
"That was Lyla. The cure's done. Maseo is bringing it now." John said and Oliver sighed in relief.
"Good, start prepping injection arrows. Once we get that cure, we're going hunting." Oliver said.
"So, the hunter is becoming the hunted." Felicity said.
"Yep. Once we cure Slade, we'll keep him locked up for a few years while the drug works out of his system and then, hopefully he'll be an ally." Oliver said.
"That's a pretty big hopefully." Roy said.
"Still, it's worth a shot." Oliver said and they all nodded.
"But in the meantime, you should probably start getting nurseries ready as a little present for Laurel." John said.
"I have to look at paint swatches with her tonight. The fun never ends." Oliver said and John laughed.
"I sympathize for you man. I remember having to do that with Lyla." John said.
"Speaking of which, why haven't you done anything with Lyla yet? Last time I checked, you guys were really happy together. So why not try to make things work with her?" Oliver asked.
"Andy. But for a different reason now. I need to keep her safe." John said.
"As the guy who invented that move, don't use it. The best way to keep the people you love safe is to hold them close. Why do you think Laurel and I are going so strong right now. I gotta go." Oliver said as he left.
"Maybe I'm not the only one who should take his advice." John said.
"Actually, Thea and I already have, we've just been keeping it quiet." Roy said.
"Does Oliver know?" Felicity asked.
"And so do my parents and they approve of me dating a cop." Thea said with chuckle.
"I bet. What about you Felicity?" John asked.
"Yeah, anyone special in your life? Like say, Detective Malone?" Roy asked.
"I'm not sure I want to fall for Billy again, since the last time I lost him, it sent me down a dark path." Felicity said.
"But that just shows how much you love him. You should see where it goes." John said and Felicity looked like she was considering.
"Maybe." Felicity said.