After staying in The Arrow Cave all night Felicity was exhausted. Lyla noticed and spoke to everyone.
"I think it would be best if we all went home and got some rest. We're no good to anyone dead on our feet."
Everyone agreed. Felicity stood to leave when Curtis spoke.
"Hey Felicity i'll drive you home."
She smiled. "Thanks Curtis."
She grabbed her bags and climbed into his car. On the drive home he smiled at her.
"It seriously is so good having you back."
"Really?"
"Absolutely. Between Oliver's bad mood, Rene and Rory bickering, and Thea trying to help with all the tech it has been a nightmare."
She smiled. "Glad to feel needed."
When they got to her apartment, Curtis insisted on carrying her bags up for her. She looked around and sighed.
"Thank you so much. I wasn't looking forward to the awkward drive home with Oliver."
"Yeah I noticed how tense things were with you two. Is everything okay?"
She sat down. "That woman and the little boy. What did Oliver tell you guys about them?"
He shrugged. "Just that they needed to be protected and that the woman was an old friend of his."
She nodded. "That boy, William, he's Oliver's son."
Curtis froze and sat down. "Woah."
She nodded and looked at her hands. "He's the reason Oliver and I broke up."
"Why?"
"He didn't tell me. I wasn't trustworthy enough for him to tell me." She smiled to herself but it didn't reach her eyes. "Oliver trust people to a point. Beyond that point it's like he's incapable of moving forward. I think he and I hit that point and we panicked. Now I have this baby on the way and...I honestly have no idea what to do or how to feel about it."
"Well you're going to keep it right?"
"Of course but do I keep it as a Queen or a Smoak?"
"Not sure that I follow."
"Do I let Oliver in all the way yet again and pray it doesn't backfire or do I keep him at a safe distance?"
Curtis was quiet for a minute before speaking.
"I think there has to be a way to let Oliver be in the baby's life but also keep your heart safe."
She nodded. "Maybe."
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The next day Felicity woke up and had a pounding headache. She was trying to readjust to Star City time but it wasn't working. It also didn't help that her phone was blowing up with messages from Cisco, Caitlin and Curtis. She crawled out of bed and went downstairs. She had just poured herself some tea when her doorbell rang. She groaned and answered it. Barry Allen smiled at her.
"Morning. Donut?"
She rolled her eyes and let him in. He took in her appearance.
"You look a little...tired."
She sighed. "I'm not allowed coffee so I get to drink this raspberry, lemon no taste no caffeine tea and try to function."
He nodded. "Well I am suppose to give you a lift to The Arrow Cave when you are dressed. Oliver wants you there like now."
She threw him a look. "If Oliver wants me there like now he can take that bow of his and shove it up his ass."
Barry whistled under his breath. "Have another donut."
She sighed. "I'm going to take a shower and get dressed."
He nodded. Felicity tried to get herself to relax but couldn't. Her muscles were all tense. But it was in the shower that she felt something for the first time. A distinct little nudge. She paused from rinsing her hair and waited. It came again. She smiled. It was the first real fetal movements that she had felt. When she stepped out of the shower she pulled on a pair of dark wash maternity skinny jeans, a burgundy wrap blouse and silver flats. She blow dried her hair straight and left it down. When she came back downstairs Barry stood.
"Ready?"
She threw him a look. "Hold on a second."
She grabbed her purse and threw her phone and tablet into it.
"Now we can go."
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Barry stopped at the elevator and Felicity puked. He made a face.
"Sorry."
She wiped her mouth and groaned. "Morning sickness and motion sickness together is so not fun."
He nodded. "Shall we?"
They stepped on and rode down. When they stepped off everyone else was already there. Oliver looked at them.
"What took you so long?"
Before Felicity could speak Barry grabbed her shoulders and had her sit. He looked at Oliver and muttered.
"Don't anger it man."
Oliver raised his brows but didn't push. They got to work trying to see if Li was going to try and strike again. Eventually they all decided to break off and keep an eye out. Barry and Sara opted to stay in Star City for a while. Before leaving Felicity caught part of Oliver and Samantha's private conversation. She was packing up her things when she heard them in the workout room. She glanced over towards the elevator. William was distracted by Barry doing the salmon ladder. She listened closely. Samantha sounded frustrated.
"You want me to just pack him up again?"
"Samantha if you two are closer I can keep you safe."
She sighed. "Fine."
"Does this mean that I can also be a part of his life more?"
"We can take it one step at a time. I mean now that he knows it needs to be his decision."
Oliver nodded. "I understand that. I want you to know that I am committed to making this work."
Felicity had heard enough. She wiped some tears that had fallen down her face and spoke to Barry.
"I'm heading out for the night."
He stopped and looked at her. "I can run you home." He looked at William and smiled. "Under five seconds. Time me."
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A few days passed and Felicity readjusted to Star City. She went back to Palmer Tech and to vigilante work. She and Oliver though, hadn't really spoken since she had gotten back. He was busy with his duties as mayor and with William. She tried to focus on her own stuff. She needed to see a doctor so she went by herself. She was sitting in the ultrasound room when the tech walked in smiling.
"Hello Miss. Smoak." She looked around. "Are we waiting for anyone?"
"No I'm alone."
She nodded and started the ultrasound. Felicity stayed as still as possible and smiled when the baby's image appeared on the screen.
"So do you want to know the gender?"
Felicity thought for a minute and then smiled. "Yes."
"Well it's a girl."
Felicity paused. "It's a girl?"
"Definitely." She adjusted the doppler and clicked on something. "Here is a better picture of her face."
Felicity looked and almost cried. Even the blurry image showed her that she was perfect. Later that day Felicity walked into the Arrow Cave and found Rory, Rene, and Dig training alone. She looked at Dig.
"Where's Oliver?"
"He went with Samantha and William to a baseball game."
Felicity tried not to let that get to her. She smiled at Dig.
"Well can I show you guys something?"
Digg and Rene pulled back and grabbed their waters. She handed Dig her ultrasound pictures. He smiled.
"Wow it's been a while since I saw one of these."
She smiled. Rory looked.
"Congratulations again."
"Thanks."
Rene made a face. "It looks like one of them alien things."
Felicity threw a look at him and he quickly spoke.
"A cute alien but still..."
Rory nodded. "It's cute."
Felicity smiled. "It is a she."
Dig looked at her and grinned. "Congratulations."
He hugged her gently as did Rene and Rory. It was really what Felicity needed.
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Sara walked into Oliver's office and found him talking to Thea and her dad. Quinten smiled at her.
"Hey Sweetie we can head to lunch in a minute."
She nodded. "Take your time."
She sat on the desk and smiled at Oliver.
"How did you get the keys to the mayor's office?"
He rolled his eyes. "How did you get to be on a space ship?"
She laughed and then grinned. "So I hear congratulations are in order?"
He looked at her confused and she elaborated.
"On the baby. A little girl. I never saw you as a girl dad but i'm sure you can make it work."
Thea looked shocked as did Oliver. Thea spoke quickly.
"Felicity's having a girl?"
Sara nodded and looked between them confused. "You didn't know?"
He shook his head. "She didn't tell me. How did you know?"
"Well Dig told Laurel and Laurel told me."
"Who told Dig?"
"Felicity. She apparently told him, Rory, and Rene."
Oliver was stunned that Felicity would keep that from him.
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