1 00:00:02,350 --> 00:00:03,350 Previously on Arrow... 2 00:00:03,510 --> 00:00:06,309 He can't know that you're his father. And nobody else can. 3 00:00:06,590 --> 00:00:10,140 Samantha, there is someone in my life now. Please, don't make me keep this from her. 4 00:00:10,430 --> 00:00:12,820 You will if you want a relationship with my son. 5 00:00:13,070 --> 00:00:15,824 I know who Oliver Queen cares about more than anyone. 6 00:00:15,990 --> 00:00:17,726 Nora, honey, there's someone I'd like you to meet. 7 00:00:17,750 --> 00:00:18,750 This is William. 8 00:00:18,910 --> 00:00:20,270 It's an implantable bio stimulant. 9 00:00:20,470 --> 00:00:22,726 This little piece of technology is gonna help me walk again? 10 00:00:22,750 --> 00:00:24,662 After it's implanted in your spine. Yes. 11 00:00:28,830 --> 00:00:32,346 I can do this. I can do this. I can so totally do this. 12 00:00:33,590 --> 00:00:37,504 Yes, you can. But either way, we've got you. 13 00:00:38,710 --> 00:00:40,349 There's no pressure here, Ms. Smoak. 14 00:00:40,510 --> 00:00:43,344 Curtis' implant is the longest of long shots. 15 00:00:43,630 --> 00:00:44,966 I was expecting a little more encouragement 16 00:00:44,990 --> 00:00:46,926 from the husband of the genius who invented the thing. 17 00:00:46,950 --> 00:00:48,942 My man works miracles with technology, 18 00:00:49,150 --> 00:00:51,540 but the human body doesn't play by the same rules. 19 00:00:51,710 --> 00:00:52,710 Well... 20 00:00:53,310 --> 00:00:54,310 Here we go. 21 00:00:54,470 --> 00:00:55,470 Here we go. 22 00:00:55,630 --> 00:00:56,984 Here we go. 23 00:00:59,470 --> 00:01:00,540 Here we're going. 24 00:01:04,950 --> 00:01:07,624 Okay. It's okay. Got you. Got you. Got you. 25 00:01:08,150 --> 00:01:09,300 Here we go. 26 00:01:11,150 --> 00:01:13,142 Well, that went nowhere. 27 00:01:13,350 --> 00:01:15,819 - Curtis ever tell you how we met? - Mmm-mmm. 28 00:01:16,150 --> 00:01:18,540 He came in with an Achilles tendinitis. 29 00:01:18,750 --> 00:01:20,742 He was training to qualify for the Olympics, 30 00:01:20,990 --> 00:01:23,459 - so all he cared about was results. - Mmm. 31 00:01:23,990 --> 00:01:26,430 Took me weeks just to get him focused on what really mattered. 32 00:01:26,990 --> 00:01:29,141 How handsome his therapist was? 33 00:01:29,710 --> 00:01:30,905 Healing. 34 00:01:31,830 --> 00:01:35,062 You gotta be patient with yourself. These things take time. 35 00:01:43,230 --> 00:01:46,109 Are you sure what Conklin told you was the truth? 36 00:01:46,270 --> 00:01:50,025 Conklin was dying. He had no reason to lie. 37 00:01:50,230 --> 00:01:53,302 Whatever Reiter has planned, he is gonna kill everyone here. 38 00:01:53,510 --> 00:01:54,830 Mr. Queen. 39 00:01:55,190 --> 00:01:58,069 It appears we are within striking distance of my prize. 40 00:01:58,870 --> 00:02:00,827 I want you both at my side when I claim it. 41 00:02:01,030 --> 00:02:03,340 I don't give a damn about your superstitious crusade. 42 00:02:03,550 --> 00:02:06,907 Nevertheless, you'll both bear witness to its fruition. 43 00:02:19,190 --> 00:02:20,624 You okay? 44 00:02:20,830 --> 00:02:21,830 Me? 45 00:02:22,030 --> 00:02:24,750 I knew you were gonna ask me, so I thought I'd beat you to the punch. 46 00:02:25,670 --> 00:02:27,150 Are you okay? 47 00:02:27,350 --> 00:02:29,819 A guy, a brilliant guy, 48 00:02:30,070 --> 00:02:33,984 says he can put a microchip in my spine and I will walk again. 49 00:02:34,870 --> 00:02:37,305 I'm enough of a geek to know science fiction when I see it. 50 00:02:37,510 --> 00:02:38,705 You're still disappointed. 51 00:02:39,550 --> 00:02:43,908 - Yeah. You know. It's stupid. - No. 52 00:02:46,390 --> 00:02:47,390 Talk to me. 53 00:02:48,350 --> 00:02:51,548 I wanted to be able to walk down the aisle on our wedding day. 54 00:02:59,750 --> 00:03:03,346 Aw, you two just melt my stone-cold heart. 55 00:03:03,710 --> 00:03:05,508 You almost make me believe in love again. 56 00:03:05,710 --> 00:03:08,225 Nice to see you, Mr. Queen. How was your Christmas? 57 00:03:08,430 --> 00:03:09,466 Son of a bitch. 58 00:03:10,070 --> 00:03:14,542 Oh! You're so brave for a political candidate and reformed party boy. 59 00:03:14,750 --> 00:03:16,742 Oh, sorry about the limo. Love the wheelchair. 60 00:03:17,070 --> 00:03:19,107 Might I suggest motorized? 61 00:03:21,750 --> 00:03:24,526 We have extremely powerful friends. You do not know who you're messing with. 62 00:03:24,550 --> 00:03:28,260 If it makes you happy, the "messing" ends today. 63 00:03:28,470 --> 00:03:31,030 I tried to bring you into the fold, Mr. Queen. 64 00:03:31,230 --> 00:03:32,910 I tried to kidnap your nearest and dearest. 65 00:03:33,110 --> 00:03:35,227 I tried to kill you, but none of that took. 66 00:03:35,470 --> 00:03:39,066 Like she said, you don't know who you're messing with. 67 00:03:39,270 --> 00:03:41,182 I suspect that is true. 68 00:03:42,630 --> 00:03:47,785 But as they say... Well, or should, the fourth time is the charm. 69 00:03:49,390 --> 00:03:52,428 Go ahead. Take a look. I'll wait. 70 00:03:58,350 --> 00:04:00,546 William thinks that I'm friends with his mother. 71 00:04:00,750 --> 00:04:01,945 Funny. 72 00:04:02,790 --> 00:04:05,908 Anyhoo, 6:00 on Friday you're going to hold a press conference 73 00:04:06,110 --> 00:04:07,510 and drop out of the mayoral race. 74 00:04:07,750 --> 00:04:10,345 Oh, that's 6:00 p.m., by the way. 75 00:04:10,590 --> 00:04:14,140 I'll be at home watching you from my brand new television. 76 00:04:21,830 --> 00:04:23,901 What did he show you on your phone? Who's William? 77 00:04:25,630 --> 00:04:27,462 He's my son. 78 00:04:36,790 --> 00:04:38,019 Please say something. 79 00:04:39,350 --> 00:04:41,421 Look, Felicity, I can explain... 80 00:04:41,630 --> 00:04:43,030 Stop. 81 00:04:45,590 --> 00:04:47,149 I cannot hear another lie. 82 00:04:47,350 --> 00:04:49,785 You know, it's more complicated than that. 83 00:04:49,990 --> 00:04:51,686 God, Oliver, you are the only person on the planet 84 00:04:51,710 --> 00:04:53,303 that considers the truth complicated. 85 00:04:55,110 --> 00:04:58,706 Just to be clear, I don't care that you have a child. 86 00:04:59,470 --> 00:05:03,225 I can't believe that you have a child that you didn't tell me about. 87 00:05:04,310 --> 00:05:06,029 What does it say about our relationship 88 00:05:06,270 --> 00:05:08,990 if your first instinct is to always hide the truth? 89 00:05:09,230 --> 00:05:10,630 William's mother made a condition 90 00:05:10,830 --> 00:05:14,141 that the only way I would be allowed to meet my son 91 00:05:14,350 --> 00:05:16,228 is if I agreed to keep him secret. 92 00:05:17,390 --> 00:05:18,426 Even from you. 93 00:05:18,630 --> 00:05:20,349 Who even makes that kind of ultimatum? 94 00:05:20,550 --> 00:05:22,646 I just don't... A mother who is trying to protect her son. 95 00:05:22,670 --> 00:05:24,662 And she thought that the best thing for him 96 00:05:24,910 --> 00:05:26,550 was to keep his world separate from mine. 97 00:05:26,790 --> 00:05:29,988 After everything that's happened, can you really say that she was wrong? 98 00:05:30,190 --> 00:05:31,749 Well, it didn't work, did it? 99 00:05:32,830 --> 00:05:34,310 Somehow Darhk still found out. 100 00:05:34,510 --> 00:05:37,150 Hey, we got your 911. 101 00:05:38,030 --> 00:05:41,421 Darhk paid us a visit. He's holding a 10-year-old boy hostage. 102 00:05:41,630 --> 00:05:44,668 Says that he'll release him if Oliver drops out of the mayoral race. 103 00:05:44,870 --> 00:05:46,030 Let's get in touch with Alex. 104 00:05:46,190 --> 00:05:48,550 Have him schedule a press conference for Friday at 6:00 p.m. 105 00:05:48,910 --> 00:05:50,566 You are not actually going for this, are you? 106 00:05:50,590 --> 00:05:52,661 The boy Darhk has, William... 107 00:05:53,870 --> 00:05:54,986 He's my son. 108 00:05:56,350 --> 00:05:57,830 Yeah, I just found out, too. 109 00:05:58,070 --> 00:06:01,222 Apparently, the only two people that knew about William were Oliver and Darhk. 110 00:06:02,790 --> 00:06:04,429 Actually, I found out too. 111 00:06:05,990 --> 00:06:07,629 Um, what's our next plan? 112 00:06:07,910 --> 00:06:09,390 William lives in Central City, right? 113 00:06:09,590 --> 00:06:10,626 Yeah. 114 00:06:10,870 --> 00:06:13,021 I will call Barry. See what the CCPD can do. 115 00:06:13,270 --> 00:06:15,230 Is it okay if I tell Barry that William is your... 116 00:06:17,070 --> 00:06:18,584 Barry knows too. 117 00:06:18,790 --> 00:06:20,246 Let's also get in touch with Malcolm. 118 00:06:20,270 --> 00:06:22,990 He has an ax to grind after what happened with the League, and, um... 119 00:06:25,110 --> 00:06:27,386 Malcolm knows as well. 120 00:06:27,590 --> 00:06:32,267 Maybe it would be easier to list the people who don't know about your son. 121 00:06:36,790 --> 00:06:38,622 - Samantha's here. - Who's Samantha? 122 00:06:39,590 --> 00:06:41,263 It's William's mother. 123 00:06:48,590 --> 00:06:49,590 Alex? 124 00:06:49,790 --> 00:06:51,246 She said her name was Samantha Clayton. 125 00:06:51,270 --> 00:06:52,966 The name struck a bell from the million dollar check 126 00:06:52,990 --> 00:06:54,406 you told Thea wasn't going to be a problem. 127 00:06:54,430 --> 00:06:55,989 It's not going to be a problem. 128 00:06:56,190 --> 00:06:57,226 Okay. 129 00:06:57,430 --> 00:06:59,387 Then why did I just get a 911 text from Thea 130 00:06:59,630 --> 00:07:01,470 telling me that you're pulling out of the race? 131 00:07:04,670 --> 00:07:06,606 Have you heard from William? Do you know where he is? 132 00:07:06,630 --> 00:07:08,622 I don't, but I'm doing everything I can. 133 00:07:08,830 --> 00:07:09,830 I knew it. 134 00:07:10,030 --> 00:07:11,828 I knew it the second I realized he was gone. 135 00:07:12,030 --> 00:07:15,706 I knew that you had to have some sort of involvement in this. 136 00:07:15,910 --> 00:07:18,470 My God, what was I thinking letting you get into his life? 137 00:07:19,430 --> 00:07:20,766 Two months later, and he's missing. 138 00:07:20,790 --> 00:07:22,910 Samantha, I need you to tell me exactly what happened. 139 00:07:23,070 --> 00:07:25,206 No, Oliver. You need to tell me what the hell is going on 140 00:07:25,230 --> 00:07:27,222 and you need to give me my son back right now. 141 00:07:27,430 --> 00:07:31,060 I'm trying, but you need to tell me what happened, please. 142 00:07:33,430 --> 00:07:36,787 I went upstairs to get him for dinner, and he was gone. 143 00:07:36,990 --> 00:07:38,629 Gone. 144 00:07:38,830 --> 00:07:42,710 No... No note, no sign of struggle. Just vanished. 145 00:07:43,190 --> 00:07:45,546 I called the CCPD, and they've been looking everywhere, 146 00:07:45,750 --> 00:07:48,902 but it's already been 48 hours and still nothing. 147 00:07:49,110 --> 00:07:51,864 But then a crime scene technician pulled me aside, 148 00:07:52,070 --> 00:07:54,221 and said that I needed to talk to you about this. 149 00:07:54,430 --> 00:07:55,580 Barry Allen? 150 00:07:55,790 --> 00:07:56,985 Yes, that's the one. 151 00:07:58,510 --> 00:08:00,627 - Oliver, you promised. - I... 152 00:08:00,830 --> 00:08:03,425 You promised me that you wouldn't tell anyone about my son... 153 00:08:03,630 --> 00:08:05,911 Barry figured it... That's not what's important right now. 154 00:08:06,110 --> 00:08:07,988 What's important is I'm going to do everything, 155 00:08:08,190 --> 00:08:11,581 and I mean absolutely everything in my power and we will get him back! 156 00:08:11,830 --> 00:08:12,866 What can you do, Oliver? 157 00:08:13,070 --> 00:08:16,222 What can you do that the entire police force hasn't been able to do? 158 00:08:16,430 --> 00:08:17,989 Samantha... 159 00:08:20,670 --> 00:08:22,548 I'm the Green Arrow. 160 00:08:26,150 --> 00:08:27,709 This doesn't make any sense. 161 00:08:27,910 --> 00:08:30,948 Well, like I said, I'm not the person that I used to be. 162 00:08:32,710 --> 00:08:36,021 Samantha, these are my friends and they are going to help us find William. 163 00:08:36,270 --> 00:08:39,024 You probably remember... 164 00:08:39,550 --> 00:08:40,586 Laurel Lance? 165 00:08:41,230 --> 00:08:44,223 I'm so sorry that you're going through this, Samantha. 166 00:08:44,430 --> 00:08:46,069 We will help you get William back. 167 00:08:46,870 --> 00:08:49,988 Look, Laurel... It was one time. 168 00:08:51,150 --> 00:08:54,348 And I knew that you and Oliver were together, 169 00:08:54,550 --> 00:08:58,305 but I was young and stupid and selfish. 170 00:08:59,190 --> 00:09:00,750 And I should have been honest with you. 171 00:09:00,870 --> 00:09:03,226 No. Oliver should have been. 172 00:09:04,950 --> 00:09:06,179 Come on. 173 00:09:09,950 --> 00:09:11,703 Does CCPD have anything? 174 00:09:11,910 --> 00:09:13,788 No. It was a clean grab. 175 00:09:13,990 --> 00:09:16,983 Do we have any other angles we can work? Other than Malcolm. 176 00:09:17,230 --> 00:09:19,825 Finding William isn't the problem. Beating Damien Darhk is. 177 00:09:20,430 --> 00:09:22,750 Every time we've faced him we have been beaten, thoroughly. 178 00:09:22,790 --> 00:09:24,470 It's because we can't go against his magic. 179 00:09:24,590 --> 00:09:26,866 We just need to fight harder, we need to fight smarter. 180 00:09:27,110 --> 00:09:28,110 No, Oliver. 181 00:09:28,310 --> 00:09:30,541 Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again 182 00:09:30,750 --> 00:09:32,184 and expecting a different result. 183 00:09:33,830 --> 00:09:34,866 We need a new strategy. 184 00:09:35,070 --> 00:09:36,070 What about Constantine? 185 00:09:36,230 --> 00:09:37,380 He's in hell. 186 00:09:37,590 --> 00:09:38,740 Really? What's going on? 187 00:09:38,950 --> 00:09:41,749 I mean, he's actually literally in hell. 188 00:09:42,070 --> 00:09:43,070 Oh. 189 00:09:43,270 --> 00:09:46,263 But I might know someone else. Her name is Mari McCabe. 190 00:09:46,470 --> 00:09:49,269 She possesses a totem which is powered by magic. 191 00:09:50,790 --> 00:09:51,940 She calls herself Vixen. 192 00:09:56,030 --> 00:09:57,259 What the hell was that thing? 193 00:09:57,470 --> 00:09:59,348 Cerico doesn't pay us enough to find out. 194 00:10:26,430 --> 00:10:29,343 Come on out. Face us like a man. 195 00:10:29,590 --> 00:10:31,070 I've got a better idea. 196 00:10:35,030 --> 00:10:38,068 How about I kick your ass like a woman instead? 197 00:10:38,310 --> 00:10:39,310 What the hell? 198 00:10:52,310 --> 00:10:53,790 - I had that under control. - I know. 199 00:10:55,510 --> 00:10:57,467 What, not enough in Star City to keep you busy? 200 00:10:58,430 --> 00:11:00,467 I need your help. 201 00:11:07,950 --> 00:11:09,828 I have got to get me one of these. 202 00:11:10,830 --> 00:11:13,061 - Mari. - Laurel, hey. 203 00:11:13,270 --> 00:11:15,421 - It's good to see you. - You too. 204 00:11:16,990 --> 00:11:19,459 Mari, this is John Diggle and my sister, Thea. 205 00:11:19,670 --> 00:11:20,706 Pleasure. 206 00:11:21,190 --> 00:11:22,419 It's nice to meet you. 207 00:11:22,630 --> 00:11:24,826 Sorry it's under such horrible circumstances. 208 00:11:25,030 --> 00:11:26,862 You spoke to Felicity on the phone. 209 00:11:27,110 --> 00:11:28,339 - Hey. - Hey. 210 00:11:28,550 --> 00:11:31,190 And this is Samantha. William's mother. 211 00:11:31,390 --> 00:11:34,144 She's a friend. A hero in Detroit they call "Vixen." 212 00:11:34,350 --> 00:11:37,388 Mari and I had an animated encounter last year 213 00:11:37,590 --> 00:11:39,661 and we've stayed in touch ever since. 214 00:11:39,910 --> 00:11:41,902 How are you going to help me find my son? 215 00:11:42,390 --> 00:11:43,506 With magic. 216 00:11:44,630 --> 00:11:46,861 - Magic? - Yeah. 217 00:11:47,070 --> 00:11:50,029 It's a long story, but the short version is that this totem 218 00:11:50,230 --> 00:11:54,463 gives me the ability to channel the ashe or the spirit of any animal. 219 00:11:55,510 --> 00:11:57,166 Do you have anything of William's with you? 220 00:11:57,190 --> 00:12:00,228 Yes, I do. Just this. It's his favorite. 221 00:12:04,910 --> 00:12:07,186 Don't you dare tell Barry about this. 222 00:12:27,030 --> 00:12:29,181 He's in the city. I think I can find him. 223 00:12:29,390 --> 00:12:30,870 Okay, good. Dig and I will cover you. 224 00:12:30,990 --> 00:12:34,188 Laurel, get in touch with your father, we're gonna loop in the SCPD. 225 00:12:34,390 --> 00:12:36,222 Felicity, I need you to... 226 00:12:38,790 --> 00:12:40,630 Would it be all right if you sat with Samantha? 227 00:12:40,670 --> 00:12:42,741 Working up a search profile. Sure. 228 00:12:43,110 --> 00:12:44,703 Thank you. Thea. 229 00:12:44,910 --> 00:12:46,830 Yeah, Malcolm's coming over. I'll go talk to him. 230 00:12:46,950 --> 00:12:48,446 We're going to find him. And he's going to be okay. 231 00:12:48,470 --> 00:12:49,586 Okay. 232 00:12:56,270 --> 00:13:00,628 Can you feel it? The energy. Primordial. 233 00:13:08,110 --> 00:13:09,260 What is that? 234 00:13:09,750 --> 00:13:11,946 Destiny, Mr. Queen. 235 00:13:38,190 --> 00:13:40,261 I know you're here. 236 00:13:40,470 --> 00:13:43,383 There's no need to lurk in the shadows like the boogeyman. 237 00:13:43,590 --> 00:13:46,549 You haven't seen me in a while. And I'm not the man I used to be. 238 00:13:47,590 --> 00:13:48,785 Yeah, I know. 239 00:13:49,990 --> 00:13:51,390 They told me. 240 00:13:52,710 --> 00:13:54,986 - Not pretty, is it? - Mmm. 241 00:13:56,110 --> 00:13:58,784 It could have been a lot worse. Could've chopped your head off. 242 00:13:58,990 --> 00:14:00,510 And I would've been better off for it. 243 00:14:02,510 --> 00:14:05,309 He took the League away from me and gave it to Nyssa al Ghul. 244 00:14:05,510 --> 00:14:08,264 And that was more important than saving your daughter's life? 245 00:14:09,750 --> 00:14:12,743 Yeah, heard about that part of the story too. 246 00:14:13,910 --> 00:14:16,266 Refusing to bargain with Nyssa to save me... 247 00:14:16,470 --> 00:14:17,830 My intention was to save your life 248 00:14:18,030 --> 00:14:21,182 and to keep my seat of power for the betterment of the world. 249 00:14:21,390 --> 00:14:24,269 Did you tell Darhk about Ollie's son? 250 00:14:24,470 --> 00:14:26,086 Do you really think I'd do something like that... 251 00:14:26,110 --> 00:14:27,703 Just answer the question. 252 00:14:27,950 --> 00:14:29,145 No. 253 00:14:29,830 --> 00:14:31,503 No, I won't. 254 00:14:32,230 --> 00:14:35,587 Because you should know me better than to ask me the question. 255 00:14:35,790 --> 00:14:37,622 I know you all too well. 256 00:14:37,830 --> 00:14:39,110 You should know one thing, Thea, 257 00:14:39,390 --> 00:14:42,303 no matter what happens, I will always love you. 258 00:14:42,550 --> 00:14:44,746 It's what fathers do. 259 00:15:03,470 --> 00:15:05,985 Crazy world we live in, huh? Metahumans. Magic. 260 00:15:07,550 --> 00:15:08,904 Oliver Queen, father. 261 00:15:10,150 --> 00:15:12,585 - I'm sorry I didn't tell you. - No, man, I totally get it. 262 00:15:12,830 --> 00:15:14,344 Samantha put you in a tough spot. 263 00:15:15,230 --> 00:15:17,267 Couldn't have been an easy decision for you, 264 00:15:17,470 --> 00:15:18,984 and I totally get why you made it. 265 00:15:19,230 --> 00:15:20,230 She was right. 266 00:15:20,390 --> 00:15:22,859 William was safer when I didn't know about him. 267 00:15:23,070 --> 00:15:24,709 So maybe if I never found out I... 268 00:15:24,910 --> 00:15:26,867 Can't even go there, man. 269 00:15:27,070 --> 00:15:31,303 You'll eat yourself up inside with the "What if this" or the "Maybe that." 270 00:15:32,110 --> 00:15:33,624 Part of being a parent. 271 00:15:35,030 --> 00:15:38,740 Most important thing now is focusing on getting your boy back home safe. 272 00:15:39,870 --> 00:15:41,065 John... 273 00:15:42,230 --> 00:15:44,142 How do you do it? 274 00:15:44,350 --> 00:15:46,421 I know where Sarah is every night, Oliver. 275 00:15:47,390 --> 00:15:49,461 I know what she's doing. Who she's with. 276 00:15:49,950 --> 00:15:53,341 She sees my face every single day 277 00:15:54,990 --> 00:15:56,344 I'm there for her. 278 00:15:57,990 --> 00:16:00,221 And she knows, and I know 279 00:16:01,790 --> 00:16:04,305 that I would never let anything bad happen to her. 280 00:16:04,550 --> 00:16:08,430 I keep her close, man, and that's how you keep your children safe. 281 00:16:12,910 --> 00:16:17,746 He was wearing a blue hoodie, plaid shirt, gray corduroys, 282 00:16:17,950 --> 00:16:22,069 and, um, a Diamonds baseball cap. He's a big fan. 283 00:16:22,270 --> 00:16:23,310 Oliver likes baseball too. 284 00:16:23,470 --> 00:16:26,508 Here's hoping that the innate fatherly influence stops there. 285 00:16:29,030 --> 00:16:31,340 Um, does he have any distinguishing features? 286 00:16:31,870 --> 00:16:33,862 Freckles, birthmarks, anything like that? 287 00:16:35,350 --> 00:16:38,582 Oliver told me that there was someone in his life. 288 00:16:38,830 --> 00:16:39,946 Someone special. 289 00:16:40,870 --> 00:16:42,782 And her name was Felicity. 290 00:16:42,990 --> 00:16:46,347 He wanted to tell you and I wouldn't let him. 291 00:16:47,550 --> 00:16:51,510 I didn't know who he was now. I didn't know what kind of person he was. 292 00:16:52,110 --> 00:16:53,430 That's going around. 293 00:16:54,030 --> 00:16:57,501 Just try and remember that I was the one that made him choose 294 00:16:57,710 --> 00:16:59,542 between you and knowing his son. 295 00:17:03,710 --> 00:17:06,270 All right, I've got the whole force, what's left of them anyway, 296 00:17:06,470 --> 00:17:07,620 canvassing for William. 297 00:17:07,830 --> 00:17:09,184 Thank you. 298 00:17:10,630 --> 00:17:12,310 You don't seem as surprised as I expected. 299 00:17:12,510 --> 00:17:14,706 What, that party boy Oliver Queen knocked up some girl? 300 00:17:14,950 --> 00:17:17,766 I'm amazed there isn't an army of little Olivers running around out there. 301 00:17:17,790 --> 00:17:20,180 Well, there may be. He certainly got around back then. 302 00:17:20,510 --> 00:17:21,660 Yeah. 303 00:17:22,230 --> 00:17:23,505 You okay? 304 00:17:24,030 --> 00:17:25,100 I don't know. 305 00:17:26,110 --> 00:17:27,988 It's the mother, Samantha. 306 00:17:28,390 --> 00:17:30,541 She was with him when I was with him. 307 00:17:32,990 --> 00:17:34,219 Baby... 308 00:17:34,470 --> 00:17:36,826 I don't know why it still stings. 309 00:17:37,790 --> 00:17:38,940 It was a million years ago 310 00:17:39,190 --> 00:17:41,625 and it's not like I didn't know that Oliver cheated on me. 311 00:17:41,830 --> 00:17:43,787 Yeah, but that's one thing. 312 00:17:43,990 --> 00:17:45,822 Knowing he had a kid... 313 00:17:47,550 --> 00:17:48,550 I'm sorry, sweetheart. 314 00:17:49,990 --> 00:17:52,266 - Come here. - Thank you. 315 00:17:59,270 --> 00:18:00,499 It's Oliver. 316 00:18:00,750 --> 00:18:02,707 He knows where William's being held. 317 00:18:03,750 --> 00:18:05,548 I count four guards patrolling the roof. 318 00:18:05,750 --> 00:18:06,900 Mari's in position. 319 00:18:56,710 --> 00:19:00,021 I wondered how long it would take for your buddy Oliver to drag you into this. 320 00:19:00,270 --> 00:19:02,262 - Where is the boy? - Oh, he's fine. 321 00:19:02,470 --> 00:19:03,726 I had him moved about two minutes 322 00:19:03,750 --> 00:19:05,867 before you and your posse disturbed my evening in. 323 00:19:06,150 --> 00:19:07,150 You know what? 324 00:19:07,390 --> 00:19:09,550 You might wanna learn to be a little bit more discreet. 325 00:19:10,070 --> 00:19:11,902 Have you considered black instead of green? 326 00:19:12,150 --> 00:19:14,710 - You tell me where you've taken him. - Or what? 327 00:19:14,950 --> 00:19:18,148 You'll fire an arrow at me? I think we've seen that movie before. 328 00:19:18,350 --> 00:19:21,104 I win. You lose. Rinse, repeat. 329 00:19:21,310 --> 00:19:22,310 This time's different. 330 00:19:22,710 --> 00:19:23,905 Oh, really? 331 00:19:28,470 --> 00:19:29,540 Where's the boy? 332 00:19:29,830 --> 00:19:33,619 You have some very interesting friends. 333 00:19:36,830 --> 00:19:37,866 Attaboy. 334 00:19:39,670 --> 00:19:40,670 My, my. 335 00:19:41,350 --> 00:19:43,342 I haven't seen that trinket in a dog's age. 336 00:19:43,550 --> 00:19:45,985 M'Changa province, am I right? 337 00:19:50,670 --> 00:19:51,740 Stay. 338 00:19:58,750 --> 00:20:01,140 Oh, I like you. And I don't like many people. 339 00:20:24,830 --> 00:20:26,025 I got you. 340 00:20:32,070 --> 00:20:34,539 What happened? Where did he go? 341 00:20:36,710 --> 00:20:38,827 - I can't track him. - Darhk's protected by magic. 342 00:20:39,070 --> 00:20:40,823 No, not just Darhk. 343 00:20:41,030 --> 00:20:42,544 I lost William. 344 00:20:52,430 --> 00:20:54,422 Where's William? What happened? 345 00:20:54,670 --> 00:20:56,582 We had a small setback, but we're not giving up. 346 00:20:56,790 --> 00:20:57,910 "Setback"? What do you mean? 347 00:20:58,110 --> 00:21:00,067 Hey, blocked ID. 348 00:21:02,070 --> 00:21:03,070 Hello. 349 00:21:03,230 --> 00:21:05,062 Oh, hi, Oliver. How's your evening going? 350 00:21:05,270 --> 00:21:08,069 Mine, somewhat eventful. 351 00:21:08,270 --> 00:21:11,150 Some of your friends stopped by my place earlier, completely unannounced. 352 00:21:11,350 --> 00:21:12,500 Very rude. 353 00:21:12,750 --> 00:21:15,424 I wanna talk to my son, Darhk. I wanna know that he's safe. 354 00:21:15,590 --> 00:21:17,766 Oh, this must be the first time your son's been kidnapped 355 00:21:17,790 --> 00:21:20,071 'cause clearly you don't understand how these things work. 356 00:21:20,270 --> 00:21:21,420 I make the demands. 357 00:21:21,590 --> 00:21:25,266 Well, you've made them and I've agreed. Friday night I'm dropping out of the race. 358 00:21:25,470 --> 00:21:26,470 Why wait? 359 00:21:26,670 --> 00:21:28,710 Give your green friend less time to botch things up. 360 00:21:28,950 --> 00:21:31,260 So, go find yourself a television camera. 361 00:21:31,430 --> 00:21:33,149 I wanna know that my son is safe! 362 00:21:33,350 --> 00:21:36,787 Oh, and by the way, you're going to completely endorse Ruvé Adams. 363 00:21:37,270 --> 00:21:39,944 Save us all the trouble of those pesky little write-in ballots. 364 00:21:43,110 --> 00:21:45,989 He moved up the timetable. 365 00:21:46,190 --> 00:21:47,646 He wants me to drop out of the race tonight. 366 00:21:47,670 --> 00:21:48,945 Thea, let Alex know. 367 00:21:50,630 --> 00:21:51,630 I am so sorry. 368 00:21:52,310 --> 00:21:54,286 I know you brought me here to fight magic with magic, but I... 369 00:21:54,310 --> 00:21:55,460 Mari, this isn't on you. 370 00:21:55,630 --> 00:21:58,464 There's still so much that we don't know about Darhk's power. 371 00:21:58,670 --> 00:22:00,901 We don't... We don't even know what the source of it is. 372 00:22:01,150 --> 00:22:02,150 Wait. 373 00:22:03,470 --> 00:22:04,984 I get my powers from this necklace. 374 00:22:05,150 --> 00:22:06,990 Without it, I'm just a wannabe fashion designer 375 00:22:07,190 --> 00:22:08,829 who lives at home with her foster dad. 376 00:22:08,990 --> 00:22:11,744 So up to now, everyone I've gone up against with mystical powers 377 00:22:11,990 --> 00:22:13,550 has had some sort of a totem like mine. 378 00:22:13,670 --> 00:22:16,310 What if Darhk has an object that helps him with his magic? 379 00:22:16,470 --> 00:22:17,824 I think he does. 380 00:22:17,990 --> 00:22:21,188 I walked in on him once or twice in front of this cabinet thing. 381 00:22:22,150 --> 00:22:24,984 And inside there is some kind of, I don't know, idol. 382 00:22:25,150 --> 00:22:26,150 Can you draw it for me? 383 00:22:26,390 --> 00:22:27,710 Well, yeah, I'll give it a whirl. 384 00:22:28,510 --> 00:22:31,821 Okay, Oliver, what if this little art project doesn't yield any results? 385 00:22:32,030 --> 00:22:33,862 - Well... - And what if it takes too long? 386 00:22:34,110 --> 00:22:38,866 Mari and Captain Lance are working on a way to eventually stop Darhk. 387 00:22:39,830 --> 00:22:41,822 Right now, I have to save William. 388 00:22:48,510 --> 00:22:49,510 What's he saying? 389 00:22:49,670 --> 00:22:52,026 Whatever it is, it's not good. 390 00:23:05,230 --> 00:23:06,550 We have to get out of here now. 391 00:23:09,190 --> 00:23:10,270 Reiter, what are you doing? 392 00:23:10,390 --> 00:23:11,886 Proving what I know about you is true. 393 00:23:11,910 --> 00:23:13,310 You can't leave us in here with it! 394 00:23:13,470 --> 00:23:14,620 Reiter! 395 00:23:25,950 --> 00:23:27,623 You... 396 00:23:31,870 --> 00:23:33,350 You are worthy to pass. 397 00:23:47,750 --> 00:23:50,185 Good evening. Thank you for coming on such short notice. 398 00:23:50,950 --> 00:23:52,066 When I entered this race, 399 00:23:52,310 --> 00:23:55,860 it was because no one else was willing to step into the spotlight. 400 00:23:56,070 --> 00:24:01,384 It has always been my hope that my actions would inspire others. 401 00:24:02,230 --> 00:24:03,584 Four months later and they have. 402 00:24:03,790 --> 00:24:08,148 Knowing that, effective immediately, I will be suspending my campaign 403 00:24:10,270 --> 00:24:13,946 and throwing my full support behind Ruvé Adams. 404 00:24:15,230 --> 00:24:16,430 Now, I'd like to take a moment 405 00:24:16,510 --> 00:24:20,470 to thank all my supporters for all of your hard work. 406 00:24:21,790 --> 00:24:23,907 What you've done will not be forgotten. 407 00:24:25,950 --> 00:24:27,270 Thank you. 408 00:24:39,550 --> 00:24:43,260 New numbers are out. You were leading by 16 points. 409 00:24:43,470 --> 00:24:45,826 Alex, I'm sorry. 410 00:24:46,070 --> 00:24:49,222 I know that you put your heart and soul into this campaign and... 411 00:24:49,750 --> 00:24:52,584 And your days of speech-making are now behind you. 412 00:24:54,310 --> 00:25:00,989 Look, man. I don't want "sorry." I just want an explanation. 413 00:25:01,470 --> 00:25:03,302 That's why I'm sorry. 414 00:25:16,110 --> 00:25:17,669 Sucks when you can't tell the truth. 415 00:25:19,710 --> 00:25:22,020 Samantha told me about her ultimatum. 416 00:25:22,950 --> 00:25:26,387 I just figured that eventually she'd trust me. 417 00:25:26,590 --> 00:25:29,025 Yeah, you'd work your Oliver Queen charm. 418 00:25:29,430 --> 00:25:31,342 I didn't wanna be a part of William's life 419 00:25:31,550 --> 00:25:33,985 without the opportunity for you to be a part of his life. 420 00:25:35,230 --> 00:25:37,062 John's made it pretty clear 421 00:25:37,270 --> 00:25:40,270 that, uh, I should've made more of an effort to be a part of William's life. 422 00:25:40,870 --> 00:25:44,750 And that the best way to keep him safe would've been to keep him close. 423 00:25:44,950 --> 00:25:48,341 Even with all of this. 424 00:25:50,670 --> 00:25:52,806 Your resignation's all over the news. Have you heard from Darhk? 425 00:25:52,830 --> 00:25:55,106 Not yet. 426 00:25:56,430 --> 00:25:58,786 Speak of the devil. Literally. 427 00:25:59,790 --> 00:26:03,545 It's not Darhk. It's Mari. She has something. 428 00:26:05,550 --> 00:26:07,507 I emailed Captain Lance's drawing of Darhk's idol 429 00:26:07,710 --> 00:26:09,286 to a friend of mine at Detroit University. 430 00:26:09,310 --> 00:26:10,310 And did he recognize it? 431 00:26:10,510 --> 00:26:13,548 It's a Khushu idol. Very rare. Very powerful. 432 00:26:13,750 --> 00:26:15,470 But its power requires a constant connection 433 00:26:15,630 --> 00:26:17,110 to one of the Earth's ley lines. 434 00:26:17,830 --> 00:26:20,823 - I never thought I'd say this, but huh? - Okay. 435 00:26:21,150 --> 00:26:25,906 Think Wi-Fi for magic. And the idol is his Internet connection. 436 00:26:26,110 --> 00:26:29,228 If Professor Macalester's theory is correct, and this map is accurate... 437 00:26:29,470 --> 00:26:32,588 Then Darhk must be holed up near one of these ley lines 438 00:26:32,790 --> 00:26:34,006 in order for him to get the strongest signal. 439 00:26:34,030 --> 00:26:36,846 I'll start cross-referencing all the locations that we've encountered Darhk. 440 00:26:36,870 --> 00:26:39,749 You pulled out of the race. Why isn't this man giving me my son back? 441 00:26:39,950 --> 00:26:41,464 He will and everything will be fine. 442 00:26:41,670 --> 00:26:43,946 You keep saying that, but it hasn't been yet. 443 00:26:55,110 --> 00:26:57,341 You're doing everything you possibly can. 444 00:26:58,630 --> 00:27:00,070 You can't beat yourself up about it. 445 00:27:00,150 --> 00:27:02,107 Well, you don't know me very well, do you? 446 00:27:05,190 --> 00:27:10,106 Just before Christmas, Darhk took Thea, Felicity, John, held them captive. 447 00:27:10,910 --> 00:27:13,948 We agreed that I would trade myself for them, 448 00:27:14,150 --> 00:27:15,150 I did, 449 00:27:17,750 --> 00:27:20,470 and Darhk did not live up to his end of the bargain. 450 00:27:20,670 --> 00:27:22,821 So you're worried that's playing itself out again now? 451 00:27:24,830 --> 00:27:26,981 We're going to get William back, Oliver. 452 00:27:27,230 --> 00:27:28,903 But when we do, 453 00:27:29,150 --> 00:27:31,460 I think you should consider that... 454 00:27:33,830 --> 00:27:37,346 Maybe letting him go isn't such a bad thing. 455 00:27:38,230 --> 00:27:39,230 What do you mean? 456 00:27:39,470 --> 00:27:44,306 Well, I heard what you told Felicity about keeping him close. 457 00:27:45,350 --> 00:27:46,750 Owl ears. 458 00:27:47,190 --> 00:27:49,182 Uh, I never knew my real parents. 459 00:27:49,910 --> 00:27:55,747 I grew up in a foster home and my whole life I wondered, "Who am I? 460 00:27:56,710 --> 00:27:59,145 "Where did I come from? Why didn't my real parents want me?" 461 00:27:59,390 --> 00:28:02,428 A boy should know who his father is. 462 00:28:02,630 --> 00:28:04,906 He should. And he will. 463 00:28:05,550 --> 00:28:07,366 But knowing what William is going through right now 464 00:28:07,390 --> 00:28:09,825 I realize that I wasn't ready for the answers. 465 00:28:10,070 --> 00:28:13,381 Learning about my heritage, my powers, 466 00:28:13,590 --> 00:28:16,981 the evil my mother fled our homeland to protect me from, 467 00:28:17,190 --> 00:28:19,182 no child should have to carry that burden. 468 00:28:20,670 --> 00:28:21,950 I mean, look around you, Oliver. 469 00:28:22,830 --> 00:28:26,380 The best gift you can give him is his childhood. 470 00:28:27,870 --> 00:28:30,829 Keep him as far away from your world for as long as possible. 471 00:28:33,750 --> 00:28:36,219 I can't imagine a greater sacrifice. 472 00:28:38,310 --> 00:28:40,541 Isn't that what parenthood is? 473 00:28:44,350 --> 00:28:47,582 Hey, guys. I think we found something. 474 00:28:49,270 --> 00:28:51,865 Darhk moves his idol around, which makes sense but... 475 00:28:52,110 --> 00:28:53,446 It makes him a whole lot harder to track. 476 00:28:53,470 --> 00:28:55,566 Right, but after referencing a buttload of satellite feed, 477 00:28:55,590 --> 00:28:57,230 thermal imaging data in the ley line map, 478 00:28:57,310 --> 00:28:59,506 I think Darhk's located out in a compound in Sky Woods. 479 00:29:02,230 --> 00:29:03,230 Hello? 480 00:29:03,390 --> 00:29:05,985 Very good speech. You look great on television. 481 00:29:06,190 --> 00:29:07,749 Nelson Plaza. Three hours. 482 00:29:07,950 --> 00:29:09,100 William will be there. 483 00:29:12,470 --> 00:29:15,406 Darhk says he's going to release William three hours from now at Nelson Plaza. 484 00:29:15,430 --> 00:29:17,740 There is no guarantee with Darhk. This could be a trap. 485 00:29:17,950 --> 00:29:20,270 And now we have a chance to take out his power idol thingy. 486 00:29:20,630 --> 00:29:24,101 Ollie, without his magic, he won't be able to do this to anybody ever again. 487 00:29:24,350 --> 00:29:26,069 It will be game over. 488 00:29:26,870 --> 00:29:31,581 Samantha, he's your son. It is your call. 489 00:29:32,550 --> 00:29:33,950 He's your son too, Oliver. 490 00:29:36,910 --> 00:29:42,304 Get him back. And take this son of a bitch Darhk out. 491 00:29:54,070 --> 00:29:55,823 I count 17 Ghosts. 492 00:29:56,030 --> 00:29:57,749 Copy. Black Canary? 493 00:29:57,950 --> 00:29:59,020 Ready. 494 00:29:59,230 --> 00:30:00,346 - Spartan? - I'm set. 495 00:30:00,590 --> 00:30:01,626 Let's do this. 496 00:30:10,510 --> 00:30:11,739 Vixen, you're up. 497 00:30:19,110 --> 00:30:21,227 I'm guessing your insurance won't pay for that. 498 00:30:21,430 --> 00:30:23,228 Cute. Buh-bye. 499 00:30:25,670 --> 00:30:29,220 When you're dead, I'll make sure that totem gets put to better use. 500 00:30:33,790 --> 00:30:35,702 Took the words right out of my mouth. 501 00:30:42,150 --> 00:30:44,187 Well, that happened. 502 00:30:49,670 --> 00:30:51,406 Speedy, Canary, I can't get a clear shot. Where are you? 503 00:30:51,430 --> 00:30:52,466 On our way. 504 00:31:17,110 --> 00:31:18,942 Find William. I'll take care of Darhk. 505 00:31:20,630 --> 00:31:24,101 I'm sorry. I can't hear you with your throats closing up like that. 506 00:31:24,630 --> 00:31:25,630 Steady. 507 00:31:26,630 --> 00:31:28,906 I've got the totem. Has it had any effect? 508 00:31:29,110 --> 00:31:30,286 Separating it from Darhk didn't do anything. 509 00:31:30,310 --> 00:31:31,346 Go to plan B. 510 00:31:31,550 --> 00:31:33,223 What's plan B? 511 00:32:04,830 --> 00:32:05,900 Please don't hurt them. 512 00:32:06,110 --> 00:32:07,510 William. 513 00:32:49,110 --> 00:32:50,385 Get out of here. 514 00:33:14,310 --> 00:33:16,142 - Mom. - William. 515 00:33:17,470 --> 00:33:18,470 Hi. 516 00:33:19,150 --> 00:33:21,062 Medics checked him out. He's in perfect health. 517 00:33:22,470 --> 00:33:24,063 Oh, thank goodness. 518 00:33:24,270 --> 00:33:26,830 There's someone here that you must have missed. 519 00:33:28,590 --> 00:33:29,590 What's wrong? 520 00:33:29,790 --> 00:33:30,906 I'm kind of over The Flash. 521 00:33:31,230 --> 00:33:33,222 I want a Green Arrow action figure. 522 00:33:37,510 --> 00:33:39,661 Well, the Green Arrow is pretty amazing. 523 00:33:40,790 --> 00:33:42,747 I will let you guys get reacquainted. 524 00:33:43,430 --> 00:33:44,430 Hey. 525 00:33:44,790 --> 00:33:45,790 Is everything okay? 526 00:33:45,950 --> 00:33:49,068 Detectives questioned William while the docs were checking him out. 527 00:33:49,270 --> 00:33:52,263 Darhk didn't take him. It was a guy with a missing hand. 528 00:34:02,950 --> 00:34:03,950 You son of a bitch. 529 00:34:04,110 --> 00:34:05,110 I assure you, Mr. Queen, 530 00:34:05,310 --> 00:34:07,984 I had all the faith in the world that you would survive. 531 00:34:08,190 --> 00:34:09,909 Yeah? But what about everybody else? 532 00:34:10,110 --> 00:34:12,067 You are my only concern. 533 00:34:12,750 --> 00:34:14,582 We've gotten this far because of you. 534 00:34:16,470 --> 00:34:17,540 Let's finish it. 535 00:34:17,950 --> 00:34:19,464 You too, Ms. Venediktov. 536 00:34:19,670 --> 00:34:22,310 Mr. Queen seems to behave at his best when you are around. 537 00:34:48,430 --> 00:34:50,626 - Is William gonna be okay? - Yeah. 538 00:34:50,830 --> 00:34:52,150 He's a tough one. 539 00:34:52,990 --> 00:34:55,061 Just like his dad. 540 00:34:55,350 --> 00:34:57,387 Could not have done this without you. 541 00:34:59,550 --> 00:35:00,904 Thank you. 542 00:35:01,110 --> 00:35:02,430 Anytime. 543 00:35:03,950 --> 00:35:05,406 Have you thought any more about what I said? 544 00:35:05,430 --> 00:35:07,547 You know, I just got him back. 545 00:35:07,750 --> 00:35:08,866 Let me just say, 546 00:35:09,110 --> 00:35:12,660 for all the frustrations I have about my real parents giving me up, 547 00:35:13,830 --> 00:35:15,742 I am so grateful I was raised in a situation 548 00:35:15,990 --> 00:35:18,061 where that was my biggest issue in life. 549 00:35:18,870 --> 00:35:21,624 The best thing my parents ever gave me was that freedom. 550 00:35:22,310 --> 00:35:25,382 Well, that, and this totem that makes me a total badass. 551 00:35:27,950 --> 00:35:29,350 You don't need a totem for that. 552 00:35:30,230 --> 00:35:31,346 Damn right, I don't. 553 00:35:32,230 --> 00:35:35,667 Take care of yourself, Oliver. I'm just a phone call away. 554 00:35:36,310 --> 00:35:39,542 Me too, Mari. Me too. 555 00:35:50,910 --> 00:35:53,046 I heard you found the boy. You can't believe how relieved I... 556 00:35:53,070 --> 00:35:54,743 - Cut the crap. - Excuse me? 557 00:35:54,990 --> 00:35:58,950 I know it was you. You took him. Out of spite. 558 00:35:59,150 --> 00:36:00,220 For us. 559 00:36:00,430 --> 00:36:02,387 You have to believe me. I did it for us. 560 00:36:02,590 --> 00:36:05,424 You purposely... You put him in danger. How... 561 00:36:06,630 --> 00:36:07,666 You know what? 562 00:36:08,950 --> 00:36:10,987 I'm not doing this anymore. 563 00:36:11,190 --> 00:36:13,659 This song and dance where you come over to my apartment 564 00:36:13,870 --> 00:36:15,782 and you whisper your lies... 565 00:36:15,990 --> 00:36:17,310 It is over. 566 00:36:18,830 --> 00:36:21,061 - Thea, I did it to protect us. - Shut up. 567 00:36:21,310 --> 00:36:23,790 How could you possibly think that there was an "us" to protect? 568 00:36:24,310 --> 00:36:26,347 You know, sometimes I lay awake at night 569 00:36:27,830 --> 00:36:30,584 and I wonder what Robert would think about our relationship. 570 00:36:30,790 --> 00:36:34,101 He raised me. He loved me. 571 00:36:35,230 --> 00:36:38,860 And I threw that all away the moment I became your daughter. 572 00:36:40,110 --> 00:36:42,579 Yes. Yes, you did. And it was your choice. 573 00:36:42,830 --> 00:36:44,787 And I wish I never did. 574 00:36:44,990 --> 00:36:47,061 Don't you dare speak to me like that. 575 00:36:47,270 --> 00:36:52,061 You would be dead 10 times over if not for me. 576 00:36:53,230 --> 00:36:56,462 I taught you how to fight. How to be strong. 577 00:36:56,670 --> 00:37:00,027 I turned you from a delicate, spoiled brat into a warrior. 578 00:37:00,670 --> 00:37:04,630 And all I've ever gotten from you in return is your venomous spite. 579 00:37:04,830 --> 00:37:06,662 For a very good reason. 580 00:37:06,870 --> 00:37:09,146 You have no idea what you are up against. 581 00:37:09,350 --> 00:37:11,819 You are incapable of seeing the bigger picture, 582 00:37:12,070 --> 00:37:13,390 but I can. 583 00:37:14,870 --> 00:37:17,339 And I would rather you hate me and be alive, 584 00:37:17,550 --> 00:37:19,746 than love me and be dead. 585 00:37:25,190 --> 00:37:26,544 Hi, William. 586 00:37:28,230 --> 00:37:29,459 I hope you're well. 587 00:37:31,030 --> 00:37:32,510 And I hope you're safe. 588 00:37:34,590 --> 00:37:37,105 There is something that I wanna tell you. 589 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:41,105 I wanted to tell you before, but... 590 00:37:44,790 --> 00:37:46,543 But this is better. 591 00:37:50,230 --> 00:37:54,349 I'm your father. Biologically, that is. 592 00:37:56,510 --> 00:37:59,344 As far as really being your father goes, 593 00:38:00,710 --> 00:38:02,303 I haven't earned that yet. 594 00:38:02,950 --> 00:38:08,309 A father should be there for his child, every day, no matter what. 595 00:38:09,070 --> 00:38:13,030 To make sure that they feel loved, that they feel safe. 596 00:38:13,390 --> 00:38:16,224 And a child should be able to rely on their father 597 00:38:16,430 --> 00:38:21,221 and go to him for guidance and reassurance. 598 00:38:23,750 --> 00:38:26,140 I have failed to do that for you. 599 00:38:30,270 --> 00:38:32,626 And now, I'm gonna tell you why. 600 00:38:35,270 --> 00:38:39,583 I'm the Green Arrow. And my life is very dangerous. 601 00:38:39,790 --> 00:38:41,383 Which is why 602 00:38:42,670 --> 00:38:47,267 we decided to keep you out of it for all of these years. 603 00:38:49,910 --> 00:38:54,701 What happened to you in Star City, that was my fault. 604 00:38:57,070 --> 00:39:00,780 And I can't allow anything like that to happen ever again. 605 00:39:02,350 --> 00:39:07,664 That's why I have asked your mother to move you far away, 606 00:39:10,790 --> 00:39:12,702 and to not tell anyone where she's taking you. 607 00:39:14,990 --> 00:39:16,470 Including me. 608 00:39:19,470 --> 00:39:22,622 That's also why I asked her to wait to show you this message 609 00:39:25,030 --> 00:39:26,942 until after your 18th birthday. 610 00:39:31,390 --> 00:39:34,508 I wanted to give you a real childhood. 611 00:39:36,470 --> 00:39:38,302 I wanted to give you that gift. 612 00:39:43,150 --> 00:39:44,823 Goodbye, son. 613 00:39:47,350 --> 00:39:49,103 I sure hope it's not forever. 614 00:39:57,190 --> 00:39:59,147 How much of that did you hear? 615 00:40:00,590 --> 00:40:01,660 Enough. 616 00:40:03,710 --> 00:40:04,860 Oliver, we need to talk. 617 00:40:05,270 --> 00:40:07,785 About a number of things, I suspect. 618 00:40:12,430 --> 00:40:14,183 Let's start with... 619 00:40:19,030 --> 00:40:20,828 I can't do this. 620 00:40:21,430 --> 00:40:22,659 When your son was in danger, 621 00:40:22,870 --> 00:40:26,500 I had to table what I was feeling about everything. 622 00:40:27,190 --> 00:40:29,989 But now that I've had some space, 623 00:40:30,350 --> 00:40:32,148 I realize I need space. 624 00:40:32,430 --> 00:40:33,466 Felicity. 625 00:40:33,710 --> 00:40:35,941 I know the position Samantha put you in. 626 00:40:36,190 --> 00:40:38,307 I know it was an impossible decision. 627 00:40:38,510 --> 00:40:42,220 But you were right, you should have told me. 628 00:40:44,230 --> 00:40:46,347 Marriage is about inclusion. 629 00:40:47,030 --> 00:40:48,146 It's about 630 00:40:49,270 --> 00:40:54,026 leaning on your partner when things get complicated. 631 00:40:57,030 --> 00:40:58,862 I don't think that you know how to do that. 632 00:41:03,310 --> 00:41:04,380 I'm trying. 633 00:41:04,630 --> 00:41:09,307 And now you're sending William away and I understand why. 634 00:41:10,430 --> 00:41:11,430 You know that I do, 635 00:41:11,590 --> 00:41:14,025 but once again, you have left me out of the decision. 636 00:41:17,630 --> 00:41:18,859 Felicity? 637 00:41:29,950 --> 00:41:32,226 - Oh, my God. - Oh, my God. 638 00:42:26,910 --> 00:42:27,910 English - SDH