Slade paced in front of the television, Sebastian watching as Isabel took the stand at the media conference after the police Commissioner. He stopped and ground his teeth together when she started speaking.
"A few weeks ago, I made a statement that the destruction of several Queen Consolidated properties had been perputrated and exectued by Ms. Felicity Smoak. Today, on behalf of Queen Consolidated, I apologize for making false accusations. The company that I hired to process the crime scenes was infiltrated by several corrupt investigators and other perputrators who planted evidence against Ms. Smoak. The board of Queen Consolidated and myself deeply regret this error, along with the pain it has caused Ms. Smoak and the Queen family, who upheld her innocence."
Slade grabbed a glass paperweight from his desk, and sent it through the wall into the office space next door. He roared, and swiped the computer and equipment off his desk. Red filled Slade's head, he looked up at Sebastian, who stood in horror at the television.
"Sebastian?"
"Yes?"
"What is Ms. Smoak's address. I need to pay my respects to her."
Oliver ran his thumb over Felicity's knuckles again. He still felt bitter at Isabel for stooping so low in hurting him to go after Felicity. Granted, she'd held her own when stating that as sole creator of several programs that QC uses, she could pull the plug on the whole operation.
Oliver chuckled.
"What's so funny?"
He smiled at her, the vivid eyes sparkling from the light of the car. He shrugged. "You're just remarkable Felicity."
She smiled, and laid her head on his shoulder. "Thank you for remarking on it."
"You two make me sick." Thea chirped in, smiling at the couple. She was beyond happy that Oliver had found Felicity. She didn't take his lies, and obviously they really cared for each other. Thea's heart ached. She missed Roy. Granted what Felicity had told her sounded good, it still sucked that he just vanished.
The car stopped, and Oliver opened the door. Thea quickly slid out of the car, joining her mom and Walter on the front steps of the Mansion. Dig and Oliver started to repeat the same process of moving Felicity to her chair until Moira spoke up.
"Oliver, I'm sure Felicity would be much more comfortable on the couch in the living room."
He looked at Felicity, who smiled and nodded, holding out her arms for him to pick her up. Oliver smiled in return, and scooped her into his arms, stilling at the pained expression on her face.
"Felicity?"
She tried to smile. "I need to take my aspirins."
Oliver nodded, and quickly moved into the house, nodding at Raisa as he moved to the living room.
Moira stepped into the foyer, and greeted Raisa. Walter and Thea went with her to the kitchen, to help make plates for lunch to be enjoyed in the living room. Mr. Diggle moved the wheelchair into the foyer, and then stood by the entrance to the living room. She walked passed him, and stopped in the doorway. Oliver was kneeling by the couch, gently brushing some strands of hair out of Felicity's face. Her heart ached at the tenderness he showed her, knowing now that he'd killed people with those hands. Pushing away the dark thought, Moira cleared her throat.
"Oliver? Raisa is preparing lunch. I believe that Felicity mentioned needing medication?" She smiled. "If so, I'd feel better knowing she's taking it with some food."
Oliver blinked, and looked back at Felicity. She smiled, and rubbed his hand. Oliver then nodded, rose and brushed a kiss to her forehead. He moved to his mom, and smiled at her before leaving the room towards the kitchen.
Moira took a deep breath, and moved to sit across from Felicity. This was going to be awkward to say the least.
Slade opened the door to the town home. It was pretty, all bright colors, mismatched, with tech equipment lying everywhere. Stepping into the living room he saw a Robin Hood poster hanging above the fireplace. He growled, moving forward. He ripped the poster off the wall, and threw it to the floor. The frame broke, glass shattered. Not finished, he pulled the sword from his back, and ran it through the face of Robin Hood.
Slade looked up, seeing the two goons he'd brought with him.
"Don't take anything," he snarled. "Trash the place." He pulled the sword up, and threw it across the room, landing in a picture of Felicity, Oliver, Sara and Diggle.
"I have no idea what to say."
Felicity snorted. "I never pegged you as someone who lacked words Mrs. Queen."
Moira smiled, Felicity had guts for sure. "Thank you."
Felicity blinked. "What?"
"Thank you Felicity. You saved my son. Are helping him become a hero. For that I'll never be able to thank you enough."
Felicity raised an eyebrow. "Your welcome I guess. The last time we talked you threatened me."
Moira played with the ring on her hand. "I am sorry for that. I knew that Thea's paternity would ruin my relationship with her, and I never wanted to lose that."
"Thea's a grown woman. She can know the truth. No matter how much it may hurt."
"I am sorry for doubting your relationship with my son. I never realized how much you help him. You saved him the night I shot him didn't you?"
Felicity nodded. "I also had the blood sample from your office destroyed so that he could continue his crusade." She played with her skirt. "It takes a toll on you doesn't it? Lying all the time."
Moira took a deep breath and stood, moving to sit next to Felicity. "I know that I do whatever I can to protect my children, and that my lies have torn my relationships apart. I see that you and Oliver stay truthful to one another, something I wish I had always done." She reached over and took Felicity's hand.
"For all my faults, I'm glad that Oliver is able to be himself with you. That you support him in every part of his life."
Felicity nodded, smiling at Moira. "I know Mrs. Queen. Lies can kill people though. It killed 503 people. The truth will only help you reconnect with Oliver and Thea."
Moira nodded, finally feeling relief at connecting with the younger woman. "I've begun to be truthful. It's hard, but some parts of me I'm afraid won't let secrets out."
Felicity shrugged. "We all have secrets. As long as those don't hurt your family, I'm sure they're fine to keep."
Moira opened her mouth, but a knock at the door made them turn. There stood Officer Lance, with Oliver next to him. Felicity's heart pounded.
"What is it?"
Lance shook his head. "I'm sorry Ms. Smoak. I'm afraid I have bad news."