"Please state your name for the record." Jean said as Tommy took the stand.

"Thomas Merlyn. Tommy's fine if you want." Tommy said casually.

"Mr. Merlyn, you were declared dead May 15, 2013." Jean said and Oliver had to stop a wince of guilt at the memory of that and how he wished that Chance had chosen any face but Tommy's.

"That night, my father destroyed a large portion of the city. With the heightened scrutiny on my family, I took the opportunity to fake my own death to protect my identity as the Hood." Tommy said.

"Three years ago, the defendant Roy Harper confessed to being the Hood." Jean said.

"To protect me. And then he was attacked in prison. I have lived with that guilt for 3 years. And when I learned that not only was Roy still alive, but he was planning on standing trial for my crimes, I knew I could not let him continue to take the blame for my actions. That's why I'm here. To set the record straight." Tommy said.

"If you're the Arrow, then why did Oliver Queen confess to the same 3 years ago?" the prosecutor asked.

"I don't know. That's a question that would probably be best for either Oliver, or the officer who arrested him, Quentin Lance, who I believe is sitting in this very courtroom." Tommy said.

"So, if you're the Arrow, does that also make you the Green Arrow?" the prosecutor asked.

"No. I don't know who the Green Arrow is, but apparently I inspired someone to take up my crusade after it was made clear that the Arrow could no longer continue to operate in this city." Tommy said.

"And where have you been for the past 3 years then?" the prosecutor asked.

"Everywhere, trying to stay off the grid, helping those who needed it, trying to atone for the death of an innocent man who was taking the wrap for my actions. But when I learned that he was still alive, I knew what I had to do. I am the Arrow and I am the only one to have ever worn that hood." Tommy said.

"Mr. Merlyn, you're under arrest on suspicion of murder, assault, and violation of the anti-vigilante act of 2017. The bailiff will remand Mr. Merlyn into custody." McGarvey said.

"Objection, your honor. It's the people's contention that Mr. Merlyn here is not the Arrow." the Prosecutor said.

"Be that as it may, I can't just let him walk out of my courtroom." McGarvey said.

"You know, if it's any consolation, the Green Arrow and his team are going to extract me before I ever get to prison, so." Tommy said.

"Get him out of here." McGarvey said as the bailiffs escorted Tommy from the room and Oliver nodded at John, who left the building.


"So, what the hell was that?" Roy asked as Thea, Oliver and Laurel entered the room he was being held in.

"That was John and my plan. Though I did not expect Tommy's face to be the one used." Oliver said.

"Wait, what?" Thea asked.

"Remember last year when I faked my death to help stop Tobias Church?" Oliver asked and Thea caught on.

"This was the same guy?" Thea asked and Oliver nodded.

"His name is Christopher Chance, also called the Human Target, which is just as good a job description as it is a codename. John and I decided that the best way to make sure you got off the hook was to offer up a scapegoat, make the world think someone else was the Arrow and Chance excels at that." Oliver said.

"So where is John now?" Laurel asked.

"He's Dinah, Curtis and Rene executing phase two. I'll tell you later." Oliver said.


After deliberation and the supposed death of Tommy Merlyn again during Black Bat, Spartan and Mr. Terrific's attempt to bust him out of prison, court was back in session.

"The prosecution calls the defendant Roy Harper to the stand." the prosecutor said as Roy did so.

"Mr. Harper, did you know that Tommy Merlyn was the Arrow?" the prosecutor asked.

"No, if I'd known, I would've said something to get both myself and Oliver Queen off the hook." Roy said.

"So, why did you take the fall in the first place?" the prosecutor asked.

"I felt like I owed the Arrow one. I'm not sure if anyone here remembers this, but 5 years ago, I was taken hostage by the so called Savior of the Glades. The Arrow saved me from him and ever since I have felt a debt towards that man. I guess I felt like it was my turn to save him. I don't regret my actions, but at the same time, I couldn't run anymore. Had I known that the Arrow would show up, I would have revealed myself years ago." Roy said.

"The jury is now asked to come to a verdict." Judge McGarvey said and they nodded as they left.


After the court was called back into session, the jury foreman handed the clerk their results.

"In the case of the People vs. Roy Harper, we find the defendant of all counts, not guilty." the clerk said and Thea nearly wept in relief as Roy stood up and hugged her.

"We're free." Roy said.

"I never thought this would happen." Thea said as she cried in joy as she held her husband tightly and Oliver smiled at the results and Laurel smiled at him as well.

"Congratulations Roy. You've earned your freedom." Oliver said.

"Oliver, thank you, for everything you've done." Roy said.

"It was my pleasure." Oliver said as Roy was released.


That night, Oliver and Laurel threw Roy a welcome home party in their loft. The people attending were themselves, Thea, Roy, John, Quentin and William.

"Thank you so much for this guys." Roy said.

"We're happy to do it. After all, you're family now." Oliver said.

"Speaking of which, I can start wearing this again." Thea said as she pulled out her ring.

"But maybe first we should have an actual wedding." Roy said as they looked at Oliver.

"What?" Oliver asked.

"Well Ollie, since as mayor, you can marry people in this city, how would you feel about marrying me and Roy?" Thea asked and Oliver smiled.

"I'd be honored. All we need are a best man and a maid of honor." Oliver said.

"I can handle the maid of honor part." Laurel said.

"And John can be the best man." Roy said and Oliver smiled.

"Alright then, everyone take your positions." Oliver said as the four got into place.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the nuptials of Roy William Harper and Thea Dearden Queen. Now, are we going to give vows or skip right to the good stuff?" Oliver asked.

"Well, we didn't really have a chance to give vows at our first wedding, so why not give them now?" Thea said.

"Okay then, Roy, you first." Oliver said and Roy nodded.

"Thea, of all the crimes I've committed in my life, the only one I'm proud of is stealing your purse. That turned out to be the smartest decision I've ever made, since it's what brought you into my life and my life has only improved since then. You were always there for me, through thick and thin, for better or worse and you managed to see my potential for what I could be, instead of seeing what everyone else, including myself, saw, a criminal who was going nowhere in life. You could've chosen to love anyone else in the world, and yet you chose to love me. You make me want to be the best version of myself and the whole time I was on the run, all I could think of was a day when you and I could finally be together again and now that day is here. I love you with all my heart." Roy said and Thea had tears in her eyes.

"Thea, your turn." Oliver said and Thea nodded.

"Roy, our relationship has been nothing if not complicated. But then again, those relationships are always the best. When you left, I felt like my entire life had fallen apart, like I had nothing left. I mean yes I had Oliver and John and Laurel and everyone else, but it wasn't the same. When you came back into my life, I knew I never wanted to be away from you again. You're the light of my life and I can't imagine having a life without you in it because I've already lived it and I hated it. I need you to help me be the best version of myself, since I'm better when I'm with you. I love you more than anything else in the world and I never want to be without you again, since you're the only thing that truly makes me feel complete." Thea said and Roy smiled.

"And now for the part we've all been waiting for. Do you, Roy William Harper, take Thea Dearden Queen, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in good times and in bad, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?" Oliver asked.

"I do." Roy said.

"And do you, Thea Dearden Queen, take Roy William Harper to be your lawfully wedded husband. to have and to hold, in good times and in bad, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?" Oliver asked.

"I do." Thea said.

"Then, by the power vested in me by the city of Star City, I hereby pronounce you husband and wife. Please, kiss your bride." Oliver said and Roy smiled as he kissed his wife, since now they were truly legally married as everyone clapped.

"Okay now I think you two need to take a real honeymoon to give Ollie and I time to plan a reception." Laurel said.

"We actually took our honeymoon in Bora Bora before we came back to Star City." Thea said.

"Then I guess you can help us plan your reception, since we are definitely throwing you one." Oliver said and Thea and Roy both nodded.