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"Arrow-1x21|Laurel meets Felcity" (yes, felicity's name is misspelled in the title of the actual video)

Starling City; Starling City General Hospital: 2:18pm

"His liver was ruptured, that's what caused the bleeding. We were able to save a good portion of it fortunately, and what we were able to save was in good shape. However, we did see some very early signs of cirrhosis."

"What's that?"

"It's a type of degeneration of the liver, in which the healthy tissue basically becomes scar tissue, rendering it useless."

"He used to be an alcoholic."

"Well, I'd say that was the cause of that."

"You say it was in the early stages?"

"Yes. It's not a problem, or anything to be really concerned about. However, with him now having a smaller liver size, it would be good for him to continue without any alcohol consumption."

"Oh, he will." We both will, she thought.

"Most of the area that was damaged by the trauma was going to develop cirrhosis due to being hit, so we removed it. We're going to have to watch now and see how his body responds to the transfusion you gave him as well as the surgery and reduction in liver size. Seeing as how you're so closely related, we don't expect any problems or complications from the transfusion, but we do want to err on the side of caution and keep him here a few days."

"Sounds good," Laurel agreed. "What kind of life he can look forward to after this?"

Dr. Cleboure thought for a moment, "That's a question we're not really prepared to answer right now. I know it's hard to wait, but we're just going to have to wait and see. We are doing everything we can for him."

Laurel nodded in understanding. "I'm sure you are."

"He did well in surgery, so we do expect him to recover. Again, I'm sorry it took us so long to come and talk to you, we've just been so swamped with cases after the attacks-"

"I understand. Thank you for your time."

"Of course. He should be awake in a few hours."

"Thank you Doctor Clebourne," Laurel held her hand out to the doctor who took it in kind.

"You're quite welcome. Anything we can do for one of Starling's finest." With that Doctor Clebourne took her leave.

Laurel laid her hand gently on her fathers; his skin was so pale in comparison to hers, or even what it had been several hours earlier. Just then, she heard some sharp clicks coming from the hallway outside her father's room. She didn't pay it much mind until it grew louder and louder, and finally stopped, with a soft wrap at the door. "Come in," Laurel called low voice.

A petite, be-speckled, blonde stood in the doorway, "…Uh, hi- I'm Felicity Smaok," she said as she walked in, "we saw each other a couple days ago. At least I think it was a couple of days; the past few day've kinda…run together for me." Felicity made a face as if stopping herself, "Anyway! I, brought these. For Officer Lance- your dad…. Obviously…" Felicity held out a vase filled with a beautiful arrangement of flowers.

Laurel took the offering of well wishes, "Thank you! They're beautiful." Laurel sets down the flowers. There's awkward silence for a moment as Felicity doesn't leave, but doesn't talk either.

"I know this probably isn't the best time for introductions- well, further introductions because we have met a few times but I wouldn't really call those 'introductions' although Oliver did introduce us- anyway! I feel like we're going to be working with each other…a lot…probably… so, hi."

Laurel smiled reaching out her hand once more, "Hi. It's nice to meet you… again."

Felicity took the hand gratefully, "You too!" Felicity smiled, then, seeing over Laurel's shoulder, her brow knit in realization. "Oliver?" she said as if she just noticed the man zonked out in the chair. As if hearing his name called, Oliver stirred but didn't wake up. "I'm sorry I didn't come by sooner," Felicity started, speaking in a hushed tone as not to wake sleeping beauty, "but we had to drop off Slade on Lian Yu, and Oliver didn't tell us Lance was in the hospital until we were on our way back, and I actually had to go into work today- you'd think after a city wide attack the 'good' folks at QC would see fit to close for a day, but noooo!- so I'm here on my lunch break, not that that matters."

"Please, don't apologize! This is very nice of you," Laurel glanced at her father, "we appreciate it. Thank you."

"Oh, it's my pleasure! I mean, not, that I want to come see you and your dad in the hospital all the time- not that I'd mind doing it while he's here-"

"I understand." Laurel smiled, despite her tired state.

"Oh good! And, you're welcome! "

Laurel thought for a moment as she set the flowers down on the window sill, why had Oliver's secretary been called into work? Now wasn't the time for her lawyer instinct however.

"So, how's he doing?" Felicity asked.

"Ah, they said he did well in surgery, but that it's too early to tell how he's going to do afterwards," Laurel said, doing her best to answer based on the information she'd just received, "but he's strong."

"Yeah he is. I've worked with your father a few times… you know in… working for Oliver and, Officer Lance doesn't seem like the kind of guy to take anything lying down." Felicity looked at the man lying in bed. "Except, that's what he's doing now…." For someone who's so bad a talking, I sure do it a lot!

"Felicity?" Felicity was so grateful to Oliver who woke up just then.

"Hi! Yeah, sorry!" She had no idea why she was apologizing- to him at least, "I just came by to bring Officer Lance some flowers. Well, I'll leave you two- three! You three! To, what, ever. Okay-bye."

"Thanks for coming by, and the flowers." Laurel called after the blonde as she quickly left the room, seemingly grateful for a means of escape.

"Anytime!"

How's everyone's characterization? I'm doing my best to keep everyone in character (as far as season two went), and working on fixing Laurel's character post season two. Is she more tolerable, or do you need to see more? What's something from season three, or four that you liked and would like to see make a come back in some way? Please, write a review (or PM me if you have a account) and let me know!