"Thank you for giving us all the information you had on Diaz." Oliver said to Hill as they entered the SCPD.
"Thank you for showing that you can keep my family safe." Hill said and Oliver nodded as Dinah approached them.
"I hear that your suspension is up." Dinah said to her former superior.
"Yes it is Lieutenant Drake." Hill said.
"Actually, Dinah is still captain. Just because you cooperated does not mean you will be reinstated as a police captain. You have earn that back, cleanly. No special treatment. Officer Hill." Oliver said, making it clear that was final as Hill walked away.
"That was bold." Dinah said.
"Just making sure she knew her actions still had consequences." Oliver said.
"By the way, word on the street is that the Green Arrow and his team blew up Ricardo Diaz's entire supply of Vertigo last night." Dinah said.
"We did and I also checked the city's budget this morning and found that we've somehow miraculously gained back all the money that was embezzled by Cayden James." Oliver said.
"Really, how'd you do that?" Dinah asked.
"Alena. She's almost as good as Felicity. Apparently she gave Laurel a side mission and used one of the computers in the warehouse to take 70 million dollars from Diaz's vertigo operation and transfer it back to the city's bank accounts." Oliver said.
"And we can cover it up by saying that we finally recovered the money that Cayden James stole from the city." Dinah said and Oliver nodded.
"Yep, we're slowly getting Diaz out of the city, bit by bit." Oliver said.
"How long do you think it will be before he retaliates?" Dinah asked.
"Not long. Now, I have to get back to city hall, since Quentin has finally found a candidate to replace Armand as the DA." Oliver said and Dinah nodded as he walked out.
"You wanted to see me Mr. Mayor?" Sam asked as he entered Oliver's office.
"I did. You are no doubt aware that Kimberly Hill provided my administration with intel on the Drug lord Ricardo Diaz, who had her on his payroll until recently." Oliver said.
"Yes, why?" Sam asked.
"I asked her for names of any other police officers or city officials that were on Diaz's payroll and you were on the list." Oliver said.
"What, Oliver, I don't know what you're talking about?" Sam said.
"Do you honestly believe that I'd just call you in here on Hill's word alone? Your actions backup her claim, trying to spring Anatoly Knyazev. I was really hoping I was wrong about you Sam, but sadly, it seems that the only difference between you and your predecessor is that while you are corrupt, Chase was insane. But you're both dirty and unless you have a good excuse, you'll not only be fired, but you'll also be facing charges of corruption." Oliver said.
"This is an obstruction of justice with you being the Green Arrow." Sam said.
"No Sam, not when I have proof of your association with Diaz, so just tell me why you did it, and maybe we can make a deal like I did with Hill. She's already back on the force, just with a lower rank." Oliver said.
"Fine. My boy has cancer, leukemia, stage IV. Even with the city's insurance, we couldn't afford the treatments. I needed Diaz's money. Oliver you're a father yourself, can you honestly say that you wouldn't have done the same thing if it had been William's life on the line?" Sam asked.
"I truly do sympathize for you Sam, but the city recently recovered the funds stolen by Ricardo Diaz, plus I have some government contacts, I think we can get your boy the treatment he needs." Oliver said.
"How do you have Government contacts?" Sam asked.
"My best friend John Diggle is married to the director of government organization. Occasionally, she helps us out." Oliver said.
"Okay, but still, how do I know you can help my son?" Sam asked.
"I also friends at Star Labs in Central City, it's one of the most advanced research facilities in the country and since it's been relatively avoided since the explosion 4 years ago, they could help your boy cheaply." Oliver said and that actually got Sam to relax.
"You said you could offer me a deal. What is it?" Sam asked.
"In exchange for helping get your boy the care he needs, you will give the SCPD everything you know about Diaz's operations and if necessary, I can arrange protection for you family like I did Hill's. You will also be suspended from the DA's office indefinitely and like Hill in the SCPD, when you return, you will be demoted." Oliver said.
"Deal." Sam said as they shook hands.
"And Sam, if you try to turn this whole thing against me, the deals off and reveal your working with Diaz to the whole city." Oliver warned, making it clear that he was not a man to messed with.
"Understood Mr. Mayor." Sam said as he left the office, right as Quentin came in.
"How'd that go?" Quentin asked.
"Better than expected, I was able to cut a deal with Armand, just like I did Hill. Just had to find out what Diaz had on him and removed it and it was something I could sympathize with." Oliver said.
"What was his excuse?" Quentin asked.
"His son has cancer and Diaz offered him money for treatment." Oliver said and Quentin nodded.
