Oliver and Laurel were now sitting in the parlor of the Queen Mansion while John was getting berated by Moira for letting them get abducted while Quentin and Hilton were interviewing them.

"And you don't have any ideas on why these people would want to abduct you?" Hilton asked as he sat across from them while Quentin just paced angrily, causing both Oliver and Laurel to be waiting for him to just explode, since Quentin was bound to put it together that they were dating again and Laurel had honestly wanted to wait until Sara came back to tell him.

"They asked if my father made it to the island with me. I guess they were hoping that maybe, he had some secret bank accounts or anything he told me before he died." Oliver said.

"And did he?" Quentin snapped.

"I'm not sure how that's relevant to this case." Laurel snapped back, making it clear that she was not in the mood to put up with her father and his vendetta right now.

"No, my father did not make it to the island with me. But he did make it to the life raft." Oliver said.

"Then how come he didn't make it to the island?" Quentin demanded.

"Because he shot himself in the head right in front of me in order to make sure that there was enough food and water for me to survive. His body is still where I buried it on Lian Yu. If you don't believe me, feel free to go and check." Oliver said, taking them aback.

"No, that won't be necessary. But anyways, your story is that a man in a green hood and a woman in black leather jumped in and saved you, even though there were no signs of forced entry. Just three corpses." Hilton said.

"I don't know how they got in or out, my head is still a little dizzy from getting beaten on." Oliver said.

"Did they touch you?" Quentin asked Laurel.

"No, I'm fine. Physically anyways." Laurel said.

"I'm speaking to Mr. Diggle about potentially having someone from his company shadow Laurel until you find out who's behind this." Moira offered and Quentin nodded at her gratefully.

"That's not necessary, I'm pretty sure the only reason they took Laurel is because she was with me at the time. I was the target, she just got caught in the middle." Oliver said.

"Funny how that happens. I guess getting one of my daughters killed wasn't enough for you, you had to go and try to get the other killed too." Quentin said and Oliver's head snapped up.

"At least you don't have to see Sara die every night when you close your eyes. I do. I blame myself enough for what happened without you piling more on, Detective." Oliver said in an ice cold voice that took Quentin aback.

"I think we've gotten everything we need." Hilton said, quickly trying to play peacemaker, since he knew the kind of influence the Queens had in Star City and if Quentin wasn't careful, he was likely to lose his badge.

"I think that's a good idea. We'll call you if there's anything else." Moira said as she moved to show them out.

"Laurel, are you coming?" Quentin asked.

"No, I'm not really in the mood to listen to you go on and on about how the Queens ruined your life and how they'll do the same to mine if I don't stop spending time with Oliver." Laurel said, since while she knew she was being rude, she also knew that she would not allow her father to keep berating her for making her own choices and for antagonizing Oliver for something they both knew was not his fault.

"Laurel is welcome here anytime, Detective. However, I think that as of right now, you should only be up here for work related reasons." Moira saidcoldly and Quentin had enough sense to know that he'd overstayed his welcome in this house and walked out.

"Are you okay?" Moira now asked them both.

"Yeah we're fine. And mom, it wasn't Dig's fault, he was pulling the car around, we didn't think anyone would try anything this soon after I came back." Oliver said and Moira nodded.

"I know. But Oliver, I lost you once already. I can't go through that again." Moira said.

"And you won't." Oliver promised.

"So, how did the apartment hunting go?" Moira asked, eager to change the subject.

"I found a really penthouse in the city. It won't be ready for a few weeks, especially since I want to make a few changes, but it's got a ton of great amenities, it even has a safe room built in in case of a break in." Oliver said Moira smiled as Laurel showed her pictures of it.

"Well, I think you've found a great place. I guess I was just hoping that it would take you longer to find something you liked." Moira said.

"Mom, this place is perfect and I want to get it." Oliver said.

"Okay. I'll go with you tomorrow to sign the paperwork." Moira said.

"Great." Oliver said.

That night, Oliver, Laurel and John entered the building that had once been Oliver's campaign office to find that they were not alone.

"Wow, can't remember the last time we were all under the same roof." Felicity said awkwardly, since she, Roy and Thea had been waiting for them.

"It's good to see you Felicity." Oliver said.

"But not as good as it could be if the fact that Laurel rode in the car with you." Felicity said stiffly and Oliver sighed.

"Can you guys give us a minute?" Oliver asked.

"Absolutely." Thea said, eager to avoid this trainwreck as she walked out of the room, Roy, Laurel and John following her.

"So, this is awkward." Felicity said.

"Yeah. I take it from your response that you've guessed that Laurel and I are back together and you'd like an explanation." Oliver said.

"I think I'm owed one considering we were married and had a daughter together Oliver." Felicity reminded him.

"I know. And I meant every word I said to you then Felicity, but let's face it, our marriage was never as strong as it should've been. It felt like no matter how much we cared about each other, we'd always end up heading in separate directions." Oliver said.

"Because while you may have loved me, it was never the way you loved her." Felicity said.

"What?" Oliver asked.

"Oliver, I'm not blind. You refused to kill Darhk even after he put me in a wheelchair. But the moment he killed Laurel, you were preparing to string him up the first chance you got. I was never going to be anything more than second to her was I?" Felicity asked and Oliver sighed.

"No, you weren't. I tried to fight it, but Laurel will always be the love of my life and I think that's why I kept things from you, made moves that put our relationship in jeopardy." Oliver said.

"Because I wasn't Laurel Lance. Makes sense. I just wish that you'd told me before we got married." Felicity said.

"I didn't realize it until I saw our Laurel again on this earth. But I was never trying to hurt you. I can't help how I feel." Oliver said.

"I know. And honestly, I think it's better if we stay friends, since I can remember several times when us being together ended up compromising things in the field. Besides, we both deserve to be with other people we truly love and while you've found that with Laurel, I need to find it for myself. Find someone who loves me for me as their first choice." Felicity said.

"I agree." Oliver said.

"So, should we tell them it's safe to come in now?" Felicity asked.

"Are you kidding, Thea's probably been eavesdropping." Oliver said as the others re-entered the room.

"So, you two are good?" Laurel asked.

"Yes and Laurel, I promise I will not try to steal him from you." Felicity said.

"Great." Laurel said as Oliver finally turned his attention to Roy.

"It's good to see you Roy." Oliver said.

"Good to be back. Especially with both my arms and without a bloodlust." Roy said and Oliver chuckled.

"Okay then. So, I guess this is the first Team Arrow meeting of this new world." Oliver said.

"What about Dinah, Curtis and Rene?" John asked.

"Their memories weren't restored and frankly, we don't need Dinah or Curtis anymore. Rene on the other hand, well, that might come after we get this team up and running and by that I mean, with the bunker and everything." Oliver said, since honestly, while he didn't think there was any need for Dinah or Curtis, he did think Rene would make a good addition to the team, since honestly, Rene was the one of his recruits who reminded him the most of himself.

"Sounds good. I will begin working on plans for the bunker and once I know if Cisco has had his memories restored, I'll reach out to him." Felicity said.

"I'm heading to Central City after my legal resurrection next week to talk to him about exactly that and also I owe Barry a conversation. Laurel and Thea are going to be coming with me." Oliver said.

"Why?" Roy asked.

"We're both metas." Laurel said.

"Really, that's new." Felicity said.

"Tell me about it." Thea said.

"What are your powers?" John asked.

"Laurel has Black Siren's powers." Oliver said.

"That could come in handy. And you Thea?" Roy asked.

"I can control water. I don't know how I got these powers though since I wasn't in Central City when the accelerator blew." Thea said.

"I was though." Laurel said.

"I'm hoping that Caitlin can help determine how Thea got her powers and Team Flash can help Laurel learn to control hers." Oliver said and they nodded.

"Sounds like we've got a plan." Felicity said and they all nodded as they all agreed that Team Arrow was back in business.