1 00:00:02,128 --> 00:00:03,588 Oliver: My name is Oliver queen. 2 00:00:03,796 --> 00:00:04,922 After five years in hell, 3 00:00:05,089 --> 00:00:08,593 I returned home with only one goal, to save my city. 4 00:00:08,759 --> 00:00:11,262 Today, I fight that war on two fronts. 5 00:00:11,429 --> 00:00:14,265 By day, I lead star city as its mayor. 6 00:00:14,432 --> 00:00:16,017 But by night, I'm someone else. 7 00:00:16,184 --> 00:00:17,810 I am something else. 8 00:00:18,019 --> 00:00:20,771 I am the green arrow. 9 00:00:21,898 --> 00:00:23,149 Oliver: Previously on arrow... 10 00:00:25,276 --> 00:00:27,570 You are not going to be bratva captain for much longer. 11 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:31,407 Susan Williams. She's suspecting that Oliver's the green arrow. 12 00:00:31,574 --> 00:00:32,575 What are we gonna do? 13 00:00:32,742 --> 00:00:34,928 Hack into her computer, and find out what's there and delete it? 14 00:00:34,952 --> 00:00:35,953 - She has... - Everything. 15 00:00:36,120 --> 00:00:39,957 Apparently, I have been plagiarizing my stories for the past two years. 16 00:00:40,124 --> 00:00:43,544 And my laptop is filled with incriminating evidence. 17 00:00:43,753 --> 00:00:46,589 But now, I've been thoroughly discredited. 18 00:00:46,797 --> 00:00:50,301 Did you hack Susan Williams' computer? 19 00:00:50,468 --> 00:00:52,362 Thea asked me to put a few things on Susan's computer and... 20 00:00:52,386 --> 00:00:54,388 Wait. Wait, wait, wait. Thea asked you? 21 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:58,100 The mayor's office ordered the falsification of autopsy reports 22 00:00:58,351 --> 00:01:01,145 to protect the identity of detective Malone's killer. 23 00:01:01,479 --> 00:01:03,856 If any of these allegations prove true, 24 00:01:04,023 --> 00:01:06,784 it would likely trigger impeachment proceedings led by the ma yor's... 25 00:01:06,943 --> 00:01:09,487 This might be the end of my administration. 26 00:01:13,157 --> 00:01:16,237 Female reporter 1: When did you learn the green arrow killed detective Malone? 27 00:01:16,327 --> 00:01:18,407 Male reporter 1: Why did you protect the green arrow? 28 00:01:18,496 --> 00:01:20,164 We have no comment at this time, 29 00:01:20,331 --> 00:01:23,251 but we will have something for you shortly. Thanks. 30 00:01:24,335 --> 00:01:25,336 (Sighs) 31 00:01:25,628 --> 00:01:29,465 I've called in every favor I could. I still don't know how this got leaked. 32 00:01:29,632 --> 00:01:31,842 (Sighs) We know how it got leaked. 33 00:01:34,345 --> 00:01:35,346 It's prometheus. 34 00:01:35,513 --> 00:01:37,390 He sent the acu after me as the green arrow, 35 00:01:37,556 --> 00:01:39,201 and now, he is coming after me as the mayor. 36 00:01:39,225 --> 00:01:41,119 For something he set you up for in the first place. 37 00:01:41,143 --> 00:01:42,687 Nobody's saying the guy isn't smart. 38 00:01:42,853 --> 00:01:45,940 We're just gonna have to be smarter. What's the plan, boss? 39 00:01:46,107 --> 00:01:47,191 We don't have a plan yet, 40 00:01:47,692 --> 00:01:51,654 but if we lose this office, then prometheus wins. 41 00:01:52,822 --> 00:01:54,341 I just realized, am I allowed to be in here? 42 00:01:54,365 --> 00:01:56,075 Usually, the detail stands outside. 43 00:01:56,242 --> 00:01:57,451 Better go blend in. 44 00:01:57,618 --> 00:01:59,245 Okay, well, on the political front, 45 00:01:59,412 --> 00:02:01,956 I think the plan should be to deny, deflect, obfuscate... 46 00:02:02,123 --> 00:02:04,559 - That's just gonna confuse people... - Yeah, but that's the point. 47 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:08,212 What if we tell the truth? A version of the truth. 48 00:02:08,379 --> 00:02:12,967 "The green arrow is a good guy and I gave him the benefit of the doubt." 49 00:02:13,134 --> 00:02:14,454 You know what, it worked on pike. 50 00:02:15,261 --> 00:02:17,239 I'll tell the vultures you're gonna be making a statement. 51 00:02:17,263 --> 00:02:19,473 Okay, do you want me to write you a draft? 52 00:02:19,640 --> 00:02:21,618 No, I'll write it. I need you to handle something for me. 53 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:22,643 Okay. 54 00:02:22,810 --> 00:02:25,187 - You need to make things right with Susan. - Ollie... 55 00:02:25,354 --> 00:02:27,815 You got her fired under false pretenses, thea. 56 00:02:27,982 --> 00:02:31,068 Only because I was trying to protect you, which is what I'm doing now. 57 00:02:31,235 --> 00:02:32,236 (Knocking on door) 58 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:35,031 - Yes, Adrian. - Mr. Mayor. 59 00:02:35,573 --> 00:02:36,824 What's this? 60 00:02:36,991 --> 00:02:40,328 My letter of resignation, in which I take sole responsibility for the cover-up. 61 00:02:40,494 --> 00:02:42,121 - No. - The cover-up was my idea. 62 00:02:42,371 --> 00:02:43,998 I approved it. I'm the mayor. 63 00:02:44,206 --> 00:02:47,960 And if this impeachment proceeding goes the way that I think it will, 64 00:02:48,169 --> 00:02:49,337 not for long. 65 00:02:58,596 --> 00:03:02,391 The council has broad powers to run impeachment hearings as it sees fit. 66 00:03:02,558 --> 00:03:05,394 It calls its own witnesses, enters its own evidence, 67 00:03:05,561 --> 00:03:07,563 they take a vote, majority rules. 68 00:03:07,730 --> 00:03:09,273 But Oliver can't defend himself? 69 00:03:09,440 --> 00:03:11,400 It's not a criminal trial. 70 00:03:11,567 --> 00:03:13,944 The council needs a pound of flesh, and I'm volunteering. 71 00:03:14,111 --> 00:03:16,447 - And I've already said no. - Yeah, I'm persistent. 72 00:03:17,365 --> 00:03:20,868 I have a better idea. Be my lawyer at the hearings. 73 00:03:21,035 --> 00:03:22,620 - Mr. Mayor... - It's "Oliver". 74 00:03:22,787 --> 00:03:25,581 And I'm not your boss anymore, 75 00:03:25,748 --> 00:03:27,375 I'm your client. 76 00:03:30,836 --> 00:03:32,588 (Speaks Russian) 77 00:03:33,130 --> 00:03:35,383 I have many reasons for killing anatoly. 78 00:03:35,549 --> 00:03:38,803 Biggest is his poisoning bratva with American scum. 79 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:44,809 (Speaks Russian) 80 00:03:52,608 --> 00:03:53,651 (Gun clicking) 81 00:03:53,818 --> 00:03:54,819 (Speaks Russian) 82 00:03:57,029 --> 00:03:58,030 (Speaks Russian) 83 00:04:02,410 --> 00:04:03,411 (Inhales deeply) 84 00:04:04,495 --> 00:04:06,664 (Speaks Russian) 85 00:04:14,672 --> 00:04:15,840 Fine. 86 00:04:18,134 --> 00:04:19,135 What? 87 00:04:22,513 --> 00:04:24,098 Take them. 88 00:04:26,183 --> 00:04:27,393 What'd you do? 89 00:04:27,560 --> 00:04:29,812 Extend our lives by length of good movie. 90 00:04:36,986 --> 00:04:37,987 (Exhales) 91 00:04:38,529 --> 00:04:41,449 All right, lady, do your thing. 92 00:04:44,785 --> 00:04:46,245 That was not your thing. 93 00:04:46,454 --> 00:04:49,123 Boss is getting impeached and you're down here playing marbles? 94 00:04:49,331 --> 00:04:50,475 Actually, this was your idea. 95 00:04:50,499 --> 00:04:51,685 You're the one who encouraged me to lean into 96 00:04:51,709 --> 00:04:52,853 the strengths with my tech, remember? 97 00:04:52,877 --> 00:04:54,438 You said that. We were walking down the alley, 98 00:04:54,462 --> 00:04:55,605 you were like, "lean into your strengths..." 99 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:56,773 - You literally said that! - I didn't... 100 00:04:56,797 --> 00:05:00,050 Anyway. These are two inventions of mine, 101 00:05:00,217 --> 00:05:02,386 two autonomous mini-drones. 102 00:05:02,553 --> 00:05:05,723 One with offensive, and the other with defensive capabilities. 103 00:05:05,890 --> 00:05:08,392 So, what, you can't handle yourself on the field, 104 00:05:08,559 --> 00:05:11,228 you've gotta give yourself a pair of balls? 105 00:05:12,438 --> 00:05:14,565 That was... that was too harsh, wasn't it? 106 00:05:14,732 --> 00:05:17,818 You think? Yeah, it was, but, you know what? You recognized it. 107 00:05:17,985 --> 00:05:20,571 - Yeah, 'cause I'm trying to work on... - Yeah, that's progress. 108 00:05:20,738 --> 00:05:24,074 Anyway, Paul's big problem with me being Mr. Terrific 109 00:05:24,241 --> 00:05:25,618 was the fact that he was worried. 110 00:05:25,784 --> 00:05:28,464 But now, he doesn't have to worry with these bad boys in my arsenal. 111 00:05:28,579 --> 00:05:31,040 Sounds like you got the emotional logic all figured out. 112 00:05:31,207 --> 00:05:32,374 | do. (Chuckles) 113 00:05:32,541 --> 00:05:35,503 Now, if I can just get these damn things to work. 114 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:38,923 News of the cover-up sent shockwaves through city hall, 115 00:05:39,173 --> 00:05:42,885 forcing council members into enacting a rarely-used impeachment clause. 116 00:05:43,093 --> 00:05:45,846 Mayor Oliver queen's administration might be over. 117 00:05:46,013 --> 00:05:47,413 That woman never reports good news. 118 00:05:47,598 --> 00:05:50,851 It'll work out. (Grunts) I'm just waiting for my opening. 119 00:05:51,018 --> 00:05:52,353 There's that optimism again. 120 00:05:52,520 --> 00:05:54,605 Chase is representing me, so I'm gonna beat this. 121 00:05:54,813 --> 00:05:58,067 (Deep breath) How are we doing with the data pull from prometheus' mother's house? 122 00:05:58,275 --> 00:06:00,736 The sniffer pulled about a petabyte worth of data, 123 00:06:00,903 --> 00:06:02,905 it's like looking for a needle in a haystack, 124 00:06:03,072 --> 00:06:04,740 - but I am working on it. - Good. (Sighs) 125 00:06:04,907 --> 00:06:07,052 There's something else that I could use your help with. 126 00:06:07,076 --> 00:06:08,244 - Okay. - Susan Williams. 127 00:06:08,410 --> 00:06:10,079 - Oh. - She's not returning my calls. 128 00:06:10,371 --> 00:06:13,123 Am I really the best person to come to for love-life advice? 129 00:06:13,290 --> 00:06:15,560 She's not returning my calls since you and thea got her fired. 130 00:06:15,584 --> 00:06:17,896 Well, in my defense, I didn't know that was gonna be thea's play. 131 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:21,173 I know, but I still need your help because thea is not budging. 132 00:06:22,466 --> 00:06:27,221 Look, I know how severely problematic what I'm about to say is, 133 00:06:27,388 --> 00:06:32,977 but Susan is your girlfriend, so, if anyone is going to fix it, 134 00:06:33,143 --> 00:06:34,743 - I think it has to be you. - I'm trying, 135 00:06:34,812 --> 00:06:36,581 but like I said, she's not returning my calls, 136 00:06:36,605 --> 00:06:37,815 and you may have noticed, 137 00:06:37,982 --> 00:06:39,817 I'm sort of facing an impeachment this week. 138 00:06:41,902 --> 00:06:46,323 - Okay. Yeah, I'll do my best. - Thank you very much. 139 00:06:48,993 --> 00:06:49,994 For what it's worth, 140 00:06:50,244 --> 00:06:53,455 and everything I know about politics I got from keepin' it 1600, 141 00:06:53,664 --> 00:06:55,267 but I do think you're gonna beat this thing. 142 00:06:55,291 --> 00:06:56,458 What makes you so sure? 143 00:06:56,625 --> 00:06:59,628 To star city, mayor Oliver queen is a hero. 144 00:07:20,065 --> 00:07:21,483 Bang. 145 00:07:24,612 --> 00:07:28,365 This marks only the second time in the 140-year history of this city 146 00:07:28,532 --> 00:07:30,618 that a mayor has faced impeachment. 147 00:07:30,784 --> 00:07:34,038 In 1898, mayor Prescott was removed from office. 148 00:07:34,204 --> 00:07:38,959 We'll see what fate awaits Oliver queen, who's stepping into the building now. 149 00:07:39,376 --> 00:07:40,628 (Overlapping chattering) 150 00:07:41,754 --> 00:07:42,794 (Camera shutters clicking) 151 00:07:42,963 --> 00:07:45,049 Hey, I'll catch you up there, all right? 152 00:07:48,802 --> 00:07:51,013 - Hi, Susan. - Sorry, busy reporting for my new blog. 153 00:07:51,305 --> 00:07:52,505 I'm sorry, I've been trying... 154 00:07:52,640 --> 00:07:55,434 My first entry will be about how you never took this job seriously. 155 00:07:55,684 --> 00:07:59,480 As mayor, you've just phoned it in. You'll only ever be that other guy. 156 00:07:59,688 --> 00:08:01,565 (Scoffs) But, of course, I can't write that 157 00:08:01,774 --> 00:08:04,818 because no one will believe me now that you've trashed my credibility. 158 00:08:05,027 --> 00:08:06,867 I had nothing to do with that, but I am working 159 00:08:06,904 --> 00:08:09,144 - to make it right, I'm... - Whatever. You deserve today. 160 00:08:14,912 --> 00:08:16,914 Hey, so, what do you think Oliver's chances are? 161 00:08:17,081 --> 00:08:19,249 - (Gavel bangs) - Councilman kullens: Come to order. 162 00:08:19,416 --> 00:08:21,335 We're about to find out. 163 00:08:21,960 --> 00:08:24,630 We recently learned that detective William Malone 164 00:08:24,797 --> 00:08:28,967 was murdered by the vigilante known as the green arrow. 165 00:08:29,218 --> 00:08:34,098 It appears that the mayor knew some time ago, 166 00:08:34,264 --> 00:08:38,936 and actively worked to hide the fact, even from the scpd. 167 00:08:39,103 --> 00:08:42,356 Today, the council considers two grave questions. 168 00:08:42,606 --> 00:08:47,778 Did Oliver queen's actions violate the oath he took faithfully 169 00:08:48,195 --> 00:08:50,197 to serve star city? 170 00:08:50,489 --> 00:08:55,452 And should he therefore be removed as mayor? 171 00:08:55,744 --> 00:08:58,122 - Hell to the no! - What he said. 172 00:08:58,288 --> 00:08:59,289 (Phone beeping) 173 00:09:00,082 --> 00:09:01,458 It's Paul. Should I take it? 174 00:09:01,625 --> 00:09:03,752 I'm not gonna take it. Maybe I should take it. 175 00:09:03,919 --> 00:09:06,004 No, no. Okay, I'll take it. 176 00:09:06,213 --> 00:09:08,382 - Hey. - This is so completely unfair. 177 00:09:08,549 --> 00:09:10,229 Yeah, that seems to be going around lately. 178 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:12,404 So, you got Oliver's girlfriend fired? 179 00:09:12,428 --> 00:09:13,780 He told you? Of course he told you. 180 00:09:13,804 --> 00:09:15,524 Well, did he also tell you it was a mistake? 181 00:09:15,556 --> 00:09:17,196 - I mean, on my part at least? - Felicity. 182 00:09:17,266 --> 00:09:18,660 I'm putting the toothpaste back in the tube, okay? 183 00:09:18,684 --> 00:09:19,828 - And how is that going? - Well... 184 00:09:19,852 --> 00:09:21,788 - Felicity, what's going on with you? - What do you mean? 185 00:09:21,812 --> 00:09:22,956 This week it was Oliver's girlfriend. 186 00:09:22,980 --> 00:09:24,249 Last month, he tells me you're getting involved 187 00:09:24,273 --> 00:09:25,417 in some stuff you shouldn't be involved in? 188 00:09:25,441 --> 00:09:26,668 Well, that is a matter of perspective 189 00:09:26,692 --> 00:09:29,012 considering that that "stuf" helped get you out of prison, 190 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:31,549 - and general Walker's gun-sights. - What're you talking about? 191 00:09:32,614 --> 00:09:33,615 (Sighs) 192 00:09:34,199 --> 00:09:35,200 (Types on keyboard) 193 00:09:35,784 --> 00:09:36,952 "Pandora"? 194 00:09:37,119 --> 00:09:39,431 It's a data cache compiled by a group of hacktivists called helix. 195 00:09:39,455 --> 00:09:41,725 They collect electronic dirt on literally billions of people, 196 00:09:41,749 --> 00:09:43,083 including general Walker. 197 00:09:43,250 --> 00:09:45,711 So, when I asked for it to get you off, they... 198 00:09:45,878 --> 00:09:47,379 That's a bad choice of words. 199 00:09:47,546 --> 00:09:50,174 They gave me the whole package. 200 00:09:50,340 --> 00:09:51,735 And you're still in bed with these people. 201 00:09:51,759 --> 00:09:53,486 What? You make it sound like it's a bad thing. 202 00:09:53,510 --> 00:09:54,845 Pandora's just a tool. 203 00:09:55,012 --> 00:09:56,364 (Scoffs) Sounds to me like this could be a weapon. 204 00:09:56,388 --> 00:09:58,056 Okay. And is there a problem if it is? 205 00:09:58,223 --> 00:10:00,267 - It depends, Felicity. - On what? 206 00:10:00,434 --> 00:10:01,810 On how you use it. 207 00:10:04,980 --> 00:10:07,858 My autopsy showed that mortal injury on the deceased 208 00:10:08,025 --> 00:10:10,905 was consistent with the edging of the arrowheads used by the green arrow. 209 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:13,822 I have here, your original cause of death report, 210 00:10:13,989 --> 00:10:17,701 in which you conclude that the green arrow killed Malone, 211 00:10:17,868 --> 00:10:21,371 but this report, it was never included in the case file. 212 00:10:21,538 --> 00:10:22,581 Why is that? 213 00:10:22,748 --> 00:10:24,374 The da came to me, and I... 214 00:10:24,541 --> 00:10:26,668 You're referring to Adrian chase? 215 00:10:27,294 --> 00:10:28,629 That's correct. 216 00:10:28,796 --> 00:10:31,548 He instructed me to revise the report to indicate 217 00:10:31,715 --> 00:10:33,884 that the throwing star killer was responsible. 218 00:10:34,593 --> 00:10:35,594 This report. 219 00:10:35,761 --> 00:10:39,306 And you went ahead and signed it, even though you knew it was fake, 220 00:10:39,473 --> 00:10:41,767 and then passed it along to the police. 221 00:10:41,934 --> 00:10:43,227 Is that the case? 222 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:45,437 - Yes. - Why? 223 00:10:45,604 --> 00:10:47,981 Did Mr. Chase threaten you? 224 00:10:48,649 --> 00:10:50,567 He didn't have to. 225 00:10:51,485 --> 00:10:54,488 He said the request came from the mayor himself. 226 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:56,490 (Overlapping chattering) 227 00:10:56,824 --> 00:10:57,825 The mayor? 228 00:10:57,991 --> 00:11:01,161 Yes, he told me the green arrow killed detective Malone. 229 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:03,705 And did mayor queen say why? 230 00:11:04,081 --> 00:11:05,401 He said the throwing star killer, 231 00:11:05,499 --> 00:11:07,876 a man we've been calling prometheus, manipulated him. 232 00:11:08,043 --> 00:11:10,045 Did he say why this prometheus 233 00:11:10,212 --> 00:11:12,714 would wanna orchestrate detective Malone's murder? 234 00:11:14,216 --> 00:11:17,469 Standing here today, do you believe what Mr. Queen has told you? 235 00:11:21,890 --> 00:11:23,100 Honestly, I'm not sure. 236 00:11:23,267 --> 00:11:27,187 He's clearly been determined to protect the green arrow for his own purposes. 237 00:11:27,354 --> 00:11:30,816 I think the question here is, why? 238 00:11:33,777 --> 00:11:35,571 (Reporters clamoring) 239 00:11:36,905 --> 00:11:38,156 Coming through. 240 00:11:39,157 --> 00:11:41,785 (Camera shutters clicking) 241 00:11:43,954 --> 00:11:45,330 Who's most in our corner? 242 00:11:45,497 --> 00:11:47,350 - Pollard, believe it, or not. - That's not surprising. 243 00:11:47,374 --> 00:11:49,060 She can't call in the marker I owe her for helping 244 00:11:49,084 --> 00:11:50,564 with the gun reform if I'm impeached. 245 00:11:50,711 --> 00:11:51,795 I'll touch base with her, 246 00:11:51,962 --> 00:11:54,723 see if I can get her to call you to testify in your own defense, okay? 247 00:12:05,142 --> 00:12:08,562 (Sighs) Okay, well, I... I have a very political idea. 248 00:12:08,729 --> 00:12:09,813 I'm listening. 249 00:12:09,980 --> 00:12:14,610 Like Adrian said, the council needs somebody thrown to the wolves, 250 00:12:14,776 --> 00:12:16,445 and I think it should be Malone. 251 00:12:16,612 --> 00:12:17,654 -Theal -what? 252 00:12:17,821 --> 00:12:21,158 Half the scpd is corrupt, so, it's not hard to believe. 253 00:12:21,325 --> 00:12:25,996 And he is no longer with us, so, he wouldn't really mind. 254 00:12:26,163 --> 00:12:29,499 That way, the cover-up is no longer about the green arrow, 255 00:12:29,666 --> 00:12:34,046 it becomes about protecting Malone's reputation for the sake of his family. 256 00:12:34,212 --> 00:12:36,048 Now you're gonna destroy his reputation. No. 257 00:12:36,214 --> 00:12:38,300 - But, Ollie... - Thea, it's not even a question. 258 00:12:39,343 --> 00:12:40,344 (Smacks lips) 259 00:12:40,510 --> 00:12:41,637 Okay. 260 00:12:42,262 --> 00:12:44,056 How do we think the council's gonna vote? 261 00:12:44,222 --> 00:12:47,851 It's a pretty even split with kullens as the swing vote. 262 00:13:00,322 --> 00:13:01,448 Hold on! 263 00:13:13,502 --> 00:13:16,088 My target's the mayor and his corruption. 264 00:13:16,254 --> 00:13:19,341 He surrenders, I'll let the rest of you live. 265 00:13:21,301 --> 00:13:22,386 Good man. 266 00:13:23,887 --> 00:13:24,888 (Shrieks) 267 00:13:25,097 --> 00:13:26,098 (Grunts) 268 00:13:26,515 --> 00:13:27,724 Good woman. 269 00:13:28,767 --> 00:13:31,061 Hey, hey, get to safety, get to safety. (Grunts) 270 00:13:31,228 --> 00:13:34,314 - Quentin, the driver! - Yeah, yeah, I'm on it. 271 00:13:41,238 --> 00:13:42,239 (Groans) 272 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:44,324 (Grunts) 273 00:13:49,079 --> 00:13:50,706 (Groans) 274 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,875 (Sirens blaring in distance) 275 00:13:55,377 --> 00:13:58,255 You want me? Come on! 276 00:14:03,427 --> 00:14:04,428 (Tires screeching) 277 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:07,848 Lucky you. You get one more day. 278 00:14:19,192 --> 00:14:21,611 (Clears throat) Okay, all right. 279 00:14:21,778 --> 00:14:23,822 Look, I appreciate what you're doing, but I'm fine. 280 00:14:23,989 --> 00:14:25,615 Mr. Mayor, all due respect, 281 00:14:25,782 --> 00:14:29,119 your head's bleeding and our concussion protocol's even stricter than the NFL's. 282 00:14:29,286 --> 00:14:31,788 Well, I'm the mayor, so I'm suspending it. 283 00:14:33,248 --> 00:14:34,958 The, uh. Your driver, he's okay. 284 00:14:35,125 --> 00:14:36,436 Yeah, he took a hit on his shoulder, 285 00:14:36,460 --> 00:14:38,187 and he's got a bump on the head, but he's fine. 286 00:14:38,211 --> 00:14:41,089 And before you ask, he didn't see you turn all Bruce Lee back there. 287 00:14:41,256 --> 00:14:43,633 - Where's dinah? - She's doing herjob, working the scene. 288 00:14:43,800 --> 00:14:45,480 All right, I gotta get to the bunker, I... 289 00:14:45,635 --> 00:14:46,887 - Oh, boy. - Easy, Ollie. 290 00:14:47,054 --> 00:14:48,930 You know there's a concussion protocol, right? 291 00:14:49,097 --> 00:14:50,265 Yeah, so I've heard. 292 00:14:50,432 --> 00:14:52,350 - This was vigilante? - Yeah. 293 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:56,480 Apparently, because of the impeachment hearing, I'm a criminal. 294 00:14:56,646 --> 00:14:59,816 - You okay? - Oh. Never felt better. 295 00:15:02,319 --> 00:15:06,156 Hey, so, I made sure the unis keep all the press behind the cordon. 296 00:15:06,323 --> 00:15:09,493 Trust me, you don't want them snapping shots of you in an ambulance. 297 00:15:09,659 --> 00:15:10,827 Yeah, no ambulance. 298 00:15:10,994 --> 00:15:13,139 But I'm tougher than I look. I'm gonna get back to the office. 299 00:15:13,163 --> 00:15:14,403 Where have I heard that before? 300 00:15:14,539 --> 00:15:16,875 Hey, look, while under threat of the impeachment, 301 00:15:17,042 --> 00:15:19,920 you can't exactly amend by-laws, so that concussion protocol? 302 00:15:20,087 --> 00:15:21,254 Yeah, it's a thing. 303 00:15:21,421 --> 00:15:23,924 It's okay, Ollie, I can go back to the office 304 00:15:24,091 --> 00:15:26,051 and tell everyone we're gonna be working overtime. 305 00:15:26,176 --> 00:15:30,180 Plus, I'm never getting into a limo with you again. 306 00:15:34,267 --> 00:15:38,146 Oliver's on his way to starling general, but don't worry, he'll be fine. 307 00:15:38,313 --> 00:15:39,993 I heard shots were fired on the motorcade. 308 00:15:40,023 --> 00:15:41,566 Yeah, flipped our limo in the air. 309 00:15:41,733 --> 00:15:43,860 - Cool. - Not "cool," more like "ow," 310 00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:45,445 and Oliver might be concussed. 311 00:15:45,612 --> 00:15:48,323 But in the meantime, there's still the vigilante out there. 312 00:15:48,490 --> 00:15:49,634 Okay, Rene and I are gonna hit the streets, 313 00:15:49,658 --> 00:15:52,136 see if we can't muscle the vigilante's whereabouts out of some people. 314 00:15:52,160 --> 00:15:54,430 Curtis, let's check the key hole satellite and cc thermal cams. 315 00:15:54,454 --> 00:15:55,956 Actually, hold on. I need a favor. 316 00:15:56,123 --> 00:15:58,101 Okay, if this is about Susan Williams, I'm already on it. 317 00:15:58,125 --> 00:16:00,168 No, it's about the impeachment. 318 00:16:00,335 --> 00:16:03,046 You said that pandora has dirt on a lot of people, right? 319 00:16:03,213 --> 00:16:05,608 Yeah, if by "a lot of people," you mean "everybody," then, yeah. 320 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:06,832 What about councilman kullens? 321 00:16:06,883 --> 00:16:08,236 Last time I checked, he's part of "everybody." 322 00:16:08,260 --> 00:16:09,386 - Why? - You know why. 323 00:16:09,594 --> 00:16:10,595 Oh. Oh! 324 00:16:12,055 --> 00:16:13,098 You wanna blackmail him? 325 00:16:13,265 --> 00:16:16,935 No. It's not blackmail, it's politics. 326 00:16:20,021 --> 00:16:21,249 In the wake of the attack, councilman kullens 327 00:16:21,273 --> 00:16:23,900 has called a brief recess to the impeachment hearings. 328 00:16:24,151 --> 00:16:26,751 If the mayor is medically cleared, the council will vote tomorrow. 329 00:16:26,862 --> 00:16:28,102 - Okay. (Sighs) - (Tv turns off) 330 00:16:28,613 --> 00:16:31,408 Well, sounds like you need a note from your doctor, Mr. Mayor. 331 00:16:31,575 --> 00:16:34,202 This is ridiculous, I know what real injury feels like. 332 00:16:34,369 --> 00:16:37,414 I can only imagine, given your otherjob. 333 00:16:37,581 --> 00:16:40,333 And you're right, your cat scan is clear. 334 00:16:40,500 --> 00:16:42,878 - Good. - Uh-uh-uh. Not so fast. 335 00:16:43,044 --> 00:16:46,047 Look, I can't discharge you without a few more hours of observation. 336 00:16:46,214 --> 00:16:47,340 Doctor Schwartz... 337 00:16:47,507 --> 00:16:50,177 People can withstand only so much strain. 338 00:16:50,343 --> 00:16:53,680 And being both mayor and him, it's unsustainable. 339 00:16:53,847 --> 00:16:55,348 I assure you, my body can handle it. 340 00:16:55,515 --> 00:16:58,852 I'm not talking about your body, Mr. Queen. 341 00:16:59,019 --> 00:17:00,437 I'm talking about this. 342 00:17:00,604 --> 00:17:02,522 The mind needs rest, 343 00:17:02,689 --> 00:17:06,818 or at least someone to take your thoughts off all the evil you face each day. 344 00:17:06,985 --> 00:17:10,447 Doctor Schwartz, are you prescribing me a girlfriend? 345 00:17:10,614 --> 00:17:12,490 Or just a friend. 346 00:17:23,335 --> 00:17:25,462 (Ringing) 347 00:17:31,635 --> 00:17:34,137 Susan: Hi, this is Susan. I can't come to the phone... 348 00:17:35,847 --> 00:17:37,140 (Sighs deeply) 349 00:17:41,144 --> 00:17:42,812 "Demand an exam"? 350 00:17:42,979 --> 00:17:44,564 Yeah, it rhyme better in Russian. 351 00:17:44,731 --> 00:17:49,152 Spros dopros is bratva way to call pakhan to account for actions. 352 00:17:49,319 --> 00:17:52,739 Captains all listen, maybe pakhan lose position. 353 00:17:52,906 --> 00:17:54,324 That's good news! 354 00:17:54,491 --> 00:17:57,011 That's good. That means we can overthrow Gregor without a fight. 355 00:17:57,452 --> 00:18:00,080 No. Everybody knows about Gregor's deal with kovar. 356 00:18:00,247 --> 00:18:01,998 No, no, we still end up dead. 357 00:18:02,165 --> 00:18:05,502 Men who call, vote, are killed if pakhan keeps position. 358 00:18:05,669 --> 00:18:06,753 Anatoly, why bother? 359 00:18:06,920 --> 00:18:09,506 I did not want to die in hospital basement. 360 00:18:10,507 --> 00:18:12,008 That's... fair. 361 00:18:12,175 --> 00:18:16,012 Look, all we have to do is find evidence that Gregor's deal with kovar 362 00:18:16,179 --> 00:18:18,139 benefits him and not the bratva. 363 00:18:18,306 --> 00:18:19,946 Yes, but where are we going to find that? 364 00:18:22,811 --> 00:18:23,853 I have to go. 365 00:18:24,020 --> 00:18:27,691 Code says you have one hour to finalize personal affairs before spros dopros. 366 00:18:27,857 --> 00:18:28,858 I can do that. 367 00:18:29,025 --> 00:18:30,836 But you must have captain with you, who is not me. 368 00:18:30,860 --> 00:18:32,028 I'll lose him. 369 00:18:32,862 --> 00:18:34,864 I'm really good at losing people. 370 00:18:44,958 --> 00:18:47,836 I've got bullet fragments and casings coming out of my ass, 371 00:18:48,003 --> 00:18:49,421 but nothing new. 372 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:53,717 All right, I'll catch you back downtown. 373 00:19:00,473 --> 00:19:02,684 Hey, Johnson, gotta make room for a tow truck. 374 00:19:13,737 --> 00:19:15,238 - Anything? - Nada. 375 00:19:15,405 --> 00:19:18,050 Peeps on the street are actually more afraid of the vigilante than us. 376 00:19:18,074 --> 00:19:19,075 What about you? 377 00:19:19,242 --> 00:19:21,828 Vigilante changes artillery supplier every week. 378 00:19:22,078 --> 00:19:23,079 Every lead goes cold. 379 00:19:23,246 --> 00:19:24,682 We could really use a break right about now. 380 00:19:24,706 --> 00:19:25,915 - (Typing) - (Beeping) 381 00:19:26,082 --> 00:19:27,268 Dinah: I think I got something. 382 00:19:27,292 --> 00:19:29,103 Yes! I totally manifested that! What do you got? 383 00:19:29,127 --> 00:19:33,965 When my Sonic cry hit vigilante, it knocked off a small piece of his visor. 384 00:19:34,132 --> 00:19:36,068 It looks like it's lined with some kind of circuitry. 385 00:19:36,092 --> 00:19:37,236 Well, that means it's manufactured. 386 00:19:37,260 --> 00:19:38,904 Maybe I can link to back to where he bought it from. 387 00:19:38,928 --> 00:19:40,072 I think I can do you one better. 388 00:19:40,096 --> 00:19:42,616 My t-spheres can actually track the tech to the individual user. 389 00:19:42,766 --> 00:19:45,047 Except they won't be ready till the iPhone 16 is released. 390 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:47,183 - Ye, of little faith... - Dinah: What's a t-sphere? 391 00:19:47,270 --> 00:19:48,313 Curtis' balls. 392 00:19:48,480 --> 00:19:52,275 They're something really fascinating, and of my own personal invention. 393 00:19:52,525 --> 00:19:53,985 I realized that quantum computation 394 00:19:54,194 --> 00:19:56,047 - could be used to... - All right, yeah, forget I asked. 395 00:19:56,071 --> 00:19:57,697 I'll bring you guys the visor, okay? 396 00:19:57,864 --> 00:20:00,992 Copy that, we're here. Curtis, this is on you now. 397 00:20:01,159 --> 00:20:02,285 Challenge accepted. 398 00:20:03,203 --> 00:20:04,638 Hey, seriously, man, what's up with your balls? 399 00:20:04,662 --> 00:20:06,849 I mean, you were literally gonna throw those things in the trash. 400 00:20:06,873 --> 00:20:10,001 Paul called, asked me to dinner. Like, a date. 401 00:20:10,168 --> 00:20:12,670 Like, I'm gonna get my man back. 402 00:20:12,837 --> 00:20:14,690 I told you, hoss, some piece of tech ain't gonna... 403 00:20:14,714 --> 00:20:17,050 Look, I know Paul, 404 00:20:17,634 --> 00:20:22,305 he wouldn't be asking me to go out to dinner if he wasn't ready to reconcile. 405 00:20:29,979 --> 00:20:31,398 Personal call? 406 00:20:32,565 --> 00:20:35,276 Uh, yeah, I had a family emergency. I'm sorry. 407 00:20:35,443 --> 00:20:38,196 Don't be. Family's important. 408 00:20:38,988 --> 00:20:42,492 Hey, why don't I log that in for you? 409 00:20:42,659 --> 00:20:44,494 So you can handle your emergency. 410 00:20:46,579 --> 00:20:49,040 Don't worry, I'll take good care of this. 411 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:54,671 And, uh, I hope everything's okay with your family. 412 00:21:10,520 --> 00:21:13,648 - Oliver queen is mine. - Not if! Kill him first. 413 00:21:20,196 --> 00:21:21,197 (Groans) 414 00:21:27,704 --> 00:21:29,205 (Grunts) 415 00:21:32,667 --> 00:21:34,586 (Both grunting) 416 00:21:58,067 --> 00:21:59,319 (Panting) Yes. 417 00:21:59,986 --> 00:22:03,072 I'd like to report a sighting of vigilante. 418 00:22:03,239 --> 00:22:05,575 This is district attorney chase. 419 00:22:11,998 --> 00:22:13,249 (Typing) 420 00:22:16,586 --> 00:22:18,689 Diggle: Hey, Oliver's out of the hospital, headed to city hall. 421 00:22:18,713 --> 00:22:19,923 Any word from dinah? 422 00:22:20,089 --> 00:22:23,129 Um, she's at the precinct, trying to recover that piece of vigilante's visor. 423 00:22:23,843 --> 00:22:25,053 What about you, Felicity? 424 00:22:25,220 --> 00:22:29,933 And don't tell me that it's traffic cams, we both know they're on autopilot. 425 00:22:31,851 --> 00:22:34,395 I sent thea something to sway councilman kullens. 426 00:22:34,562 --> 00:22:36,624 Apparently, he's the swing vote on Oliver's impeachment. 427 00:22:36,648 --> 00:22:37,649 Pandora? 428 00:22:37,815 --> 00:22:39,776 Officially, his wife died in a car crash. 429 00:22:39,943 --> 00:22:42,111 Unofficially, she crashed the car on purpose. 430 00:22:42,278 --> 00:22:44,280 - Suicide? - He used his clout to cover it up, 431 00:22:44,447 --> 00:22:46,133 so I'm guessing he's not gonna want it uncovered. 432 00:22:46,157 --> 00:22:48,117 And you are okay with this, right? 433 00:22:48,284 --> 00:22:50,328 I think the city needs Oliver to keep being mayor. 434 00:22:50,495 --> 00:22:53,414 Felicity, kullens is not a criminal, he's a human being. 435 00:22:53,581 --> 00:22:55,267 He's a politician, that's hardly the same thing. 436 00:22:55,291 --> 00:22:57,451 A human being that went through a very tragic accident, 437 00:22:57,502 --> 00:22:59,337 a very private one. 438 00:22:59,796 --> 00:23:01,005 Come on, this isn't you. 439 00:23:01,172 --> 00:23:03,132 Well, it pretty much is. 440 00:23:03,299 --> 00:23:04,300 (Diggle sighs) 441 00:23:04,467 --> 00:23:07,470 Okay, do you know what your superpower is? 442 00:23:07,637 --> 00:23:10,181 - Computers? - Empathy. 443 00:23:10,848 --> 00:23:14,352 Big, reflexive, pure empathy. 444 00:23:14,519 --> 00:23:16,729 - Well, maybe I'm fresh out. - Because of Billy. 445 00:23:19,274 --> 00:23:21,317 It's a dark world. 446 00:23:21,484 --> 00:23:23,152 And for the past four years, 447 00:23:23,319 --> 00:23:26,823 I have watched you and Oliver and Laurel and thea and Roy, 448 00:23:26,990 --> 00:23:28,801 I've watched all of you use a little darkness to fight it. 449 00:23:28,825 --> 00:23:30,660 That's true. 450 00:23:30,827 --> 00:23:33,371 Sometimes, we do fight fire with fire, 451 00:23:33,538 --> 00:23:36,082 but every time we do, Felicity, every single time, 452 00:23:37,584 --> 00:23:39,377 we risk being burned. 453 00:23:44,924 --> 00:23:46,277 Well, some days, I can't help but feel 454 00:23:46,301 --> 00:23:48,261 as if this city wants to collapse in on itself, 455 00:23:48,428 --> 00:23:50,268 and all we're doing is delaying the inevitable. 456 00:23:50,346 --> 00:23:52,015 No, we're preventing it. 457 00:23:52,181 --> 00:23:53,993 We're the good guys, don't you forget that, all right? 458 00:23:54,017 --> 00:23:57,145 Whack-a-mole. We got prometheus, the vigilante. 459 00:23:57,312 --> 00:23:59,981 And the one wild card I thought maybe might be on our side, 460 00:24:00,148 --> 00:24:01,649 just murdered a cop. 461 00:24:01,816 --> 00:24:03,985 - Nah, the green arrow got played. - I don't know. 462 00:24:04,152 --> 00:24:06,487 What I do know is the next mayor owes me a raise. 463 00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:10,241 Yeah, I'll put in a word with mayor queen. He's not impeached yet. 464 00:24:10,408 --> 00:24:11,576 All right. 465 00:24:16,873 --> 00:24:17,874 (Door opens) 466 00:24:18,583 --> 00:24:19,943 Please tell me you didn't send it. 467 00:24:20,335 --> 00:24:21,377 - (Sighs) - (Door closes) 468 00:24:21,544 --> 00:24:24,213 The thing with kullens' wife, he doesn't deserve that. 469 00:24:24,380 --> 00:24:26,841 - Felicity told you, didn't she? - Thea... 470 00:24:27,008 --> 00:24:29,135 I haven't sent the email, okay? 471 00:24:29,302 --> 00:24:33,348 Ollie, don't look at me like that, it's politics! 472 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:37,018 There's about to be a vote, so it's time to play hardball. 473 00:24:37,185 --> 00:24:39,020 This isn't hardball, this is cruel. 474 00:24:39,187 --> 00:24:41,397 What would be cruel is the people of this city 475 00:24:41,564 --> 00:24:42,774 not having you as the mayor. 476 00:24:42,940 --> 00:24:45,068 The anti-crime unit, 477 00:24:45,234 --> 00:24:48,154 low-income housing, commonsense gun legislation. 478 00:24:48,321 --> 00:24:51,074 Ollie, in the short amount of time you've been doing this, 479 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:52,909 you've done a remarkable job. 480 00:24:53,076 --> 00:24:56,663 Please, just let me do what I have to do to help you keep doing that. 481 00:24:56,829 --> 00:24:58,706 Felicity told me about this kullens thing 482 00:24:58,873 --> 00:25:00,708 because of something that John said to her. 483 00:25:02,418 --> 00:25:05,505 Thea, when you fight fire with fire, you are probably gonna get burned. 484 00:25:05,672 --> 00:25:08,716 I won't. It'll be fine. 485 00:25:08,883 --> 00:25:10,051 Like it was with Susan? 486 00:25:11,594 --> 00:25:15,473 You destroyed her career, now you've graduated to blackmail. 487 00:25:18,101 --> 00:25:19,602 Where does it stop? 488 00:25:30,196 --> 00:25:31,781 (Speaks Russian) 489 00:25:32,782 --> 00:25:36,285 (Speaks Russian) 490 00:26:12,196 --> 00:26:13,364 (Typing) 491 00:26:15,908 --> 00:26:16,951 (Beeping) 492 00:26:22,915 --> 00:26:25,001 Magic hands. 493 00:26:27,336 --> 00:26:29,922 The magnetic resonance frequencies within vigilante's tech 494 00:26:30,089 --> 00:26:32,383 are now communicating with my t-spheres. 495 00:26:32,550 --> 00:26:34,010 Great. So what does it mean? 496 00:26:34,177 --> 00:26:36,220 Can we catch the vigilante, or not? 497 00:26:36,387 --> 00:26:41,476 (Sighs) Well, cross your fingers and your toes. 498 00:26:49,358 --> 00:26:50,359 Felicity: It's working! 499 00:26:50,526 --> 00:26:53,046 The t-sphere's picking up on the signal from the piece of visor! 500 00:26:55,281 --> 00:26:57,700 Yeah, but the other one's still wonky. 501 00:26:57,867 --> 00:26:58,868 No, no, it's not. 502 00:26:59,035 --> 00:27:00,995 It's actually tracking the rest of the visor. 503 00:27:01,162 --> 00:27:03,039 - Let's take down this sob. - Without Oliver? 504 00:27:03,206 --> 00:27:06,086 If vigilante gets to him, we'll be doing this without Oliver permanently. 505 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:07,710 - Let's suit up. - Suit up! 506 00:27:07,877 --> 00:27:10,317 Oh. Sorry, I thought since Oliver's gone, I would, probably... 507 00:27:10,463 --> 00:27:12,215 But it makes more sense probably for you... 508 00:27:12,381 --> 00:27:14,501 I'll make sure I'll work on the timing there. Promise. 509 00:27:16,844 --> 00:27:19,555 - Balls. - My. T-spheres. Don't call 'em "balls." 510 00:27:26,604 --> 00:27:27,730 You speak with pollard? 511 00:27:27,897 --> 00:27:30,691 She won't call you to testify without kullens' blessing. 512 00:27:30,858 --> 00:27:31,901 We're not gonna get that. 513 00:27:32,068 --> 00:27:33,712 Adrian: And the council hearing directly from you 514 00:27:33,736 --> 00:27:35,631 is only one of two ways I can see us winning this thing. 515 00:27:35,655 --> 00:27:37,532 - What's the second way? - You won't like it. 516 00:27:37,698 --> 00:27:39,826 Does it involve offering up a sacrificial lamb? 517 00:27:39,992 --> 00:27:41,828 Either me, or detective Malone. 518 00:27:42,912 --> 00:27:46,082 Oliver, this impeachment is about punishing someone, 519 00:27:46,249 --> 00:27:47,569 and if you don't offer up a name, 520 00:27:47,708 --> 00:27:49,908 this'll be the last time you're looking out that window. 521 00:27:53,965 --> 00:27:56,759 If the council is not gonna let me testify at the hearing, 522 00:27:56,926 --> 00:27:59,220 then I need to take my case directly to the public. 523 00:27:59,387 --> 00:28:01,222 - A press conference? - Yeah. 524 00:28:01,389 --> 00:28:03,641 Mind filling me in on who you're throwing under the bus? 525 00:28:09,856 --> 00:28:10,898 The green arrow. 526 00:28:25,288 --> 00:28:27,290 (Tires screeching) 527 00:28:29,792 --> 00:28:30,918 Right here. 528 00:28:32,795 --> 00:28:33,880 And, stop. 529 00:28:34,547 --> 00:28:35,548 (Tires squeal) 530 00:28:36,465 --> 00:28:39,218 - Dude, we got him? - I think so. 531 00:28:40,136 --> 00:28:41,429 - Oh. This is bad. - Why is that? 532 00:28:41,596 --> 00:28:43,365 The building that you just stopped in front of? 533 00:28:43,389 --> 00:28:45,549 Well, city hall is located directly behind it, offering 534 00:28:45,600 --> 00:28:47,578 perfect line-of—sight to where Oliver is giving his speech. 535 00:28:47,602 --> 00:28:49,437 It's the vigilante's book depository. 536 00:28:49,604 --> 00:28:51,039 Felicity, we need you to check the blueprints. 537 00:28:51,063 --> 00:28:52,207 Felicity: Yeah, already on it. 538 00:28:52,231 --> 00:28:54,293 Okay, the sixth floor is under renovation. Dollars to donuts... 539 00:28:54,317 --> 00:28:55,568 That's where he'll be. 540 00:29:04,368 --> 00:29:05,828 (G roans in pain) 541 00:29:26,182 --> 00:29:28,309 Yeah. I'm listening. 542 00:29:29,393 --> 00:29:31,187 Yeah, copy that. 543 00:29:32,438 --> 00:29:35,608 Vigilante is across the street. Sixth floor. 544 00:29:35,775 --> 00:29:39,862 He's gonna take you out as soon as you walk outside into the open. 545 00:29:40,029 --> 00:29:43,491 - Is the team on site? - Yeah. 546 00:29:45,618 --> 00:29:46,786 Then it'll be fine. 547 00:30:05,721 --> 00:30:07,098 (Beeping) 548 00:30:08,766 --> 00:30:10,351 Good evening, everyone. 549 00:30:10,518 --> 00:30:14,146 I'd like to thank the city council for conducting these hearings 550 00:30:14,313 --> 00:30:15,982 with honesty and integrity. 551 00:30:16,148 --> 00:30:21,862 Simply wish that I could've done the same with regards to the green arrow's 552 00:30:22,029 --> 00:30:25,116 murder of detective William Malone. 553 00:30:27,493 --> 00:30:30,538 - Terrific, where is he? - This way, this way! 554 00:30:38,045 --> 00:30:39,213 (Gunfire) 555 00:30:42,341 --> 00:30:43,342 (Laughing) 556 00:30:43,592 --> 00:30:44,593 What's so funny? 557 00:30:44,802 --> 00:30:46,721 I think I just found a new use for my t-sphere. 558 00:30:46,887 --> 00:30:48,014 Your what? 559 00:30:48,264 --> 00:30:49,265 (Groans) 560 00:30:49,765 --> 00:30:54,353 When I took the oath of office, I promised to be honest and forthright. 561 00:30:54,520 --> 00:30:56,939 I never wanted to be a politician 562 00:30:57,106 --> 00:31:02,111 who relied on dirty politics or underhanded tactics. 563 00:31:04,405 --> 00:31:06,115 Now, that's what I'm talking about! 564 00:31:11,954 --> 00:31:13,122 Oh, no. 565 00:31:13,289 --> 00:31:14,290 (Gunfire) 566 00:31:16,125 --> 00:31:19,128 And in the spirit of that transparency, 567 00:31:19,295 --> 00:31:23,090 I think I owe everyone an explanation as to why 568 00:31:23,257 --> 00:31:25,176 I covered up what the green arrow did. 569 00:31:29,638 --> 00:31:30,765 (Gunfire) 570 00:31:43,944 --> 00:31:45,404 (Both grunting) 571 00:31:49,658 --> 00:31:54,830 I did it in a misguided attempt to protect everyone from the tragic news 572 00:31:54,997 --> 00:31:57,083 that the green arrow had become a cop killer. 573 00:31:57,249 --> 00:31:58,250 All: What? 574 00:31:58,417 --> 00:32:02,713 That a man we had put our faith in had failed this city. 575 00:32:03,506 --> 00:32:06,175 I didn't think that we could afford to lose another hero. 576 00:32:07,426 --> 00:32:08,511 Hey, vigilante! 577 00:32:08,677 --> 00:32:10,554 I got two of these. 578 00:32:15,309 --> 00:32:19,396 - Nice aim. - That's the thing, they aim themselves. 579 00:32:20,314 --> 00:32:21,315 (Groans) 580 00:32:23,484 --> 00:32:24,485 Awesome! 581 00:32:26,278 --> 00:32:28,114 Awesome! 582 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:29,490 (Straining) 583 00:32:31,117 --> 00:32:34,036 You're awesome. That was badass. 584 00:32:34,203 --> 00:32:36,580 - That mean no more ball jokes? - Hell, no. 585 00:32:36,872 --> 00:32:38,124 (G roans in pain) 586 00:32:41,544 --> 00:32:44,713 Remind me to thank Cisco for that upgraded kevlar. 587 00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:48,884 - You guys all right? - Yeah, but what about Oliver? 588 00:32:49,343 --> 00:32:51,720 But the truth is more important, 589 00:32:51,887 --> 00:32:54,473 and the truth is that the green arrow has gone rogue. 590 00:32:54,640 --> 00:32:59,562 We must disavow him, we must hunt him, and punish him for what he has done. 591 00:33:00,813 --> 00:33:03,023 Green arrow is not a hero. 592 00:33:06,318 --> 00:33:10,573 He is what's keeping star city from being the best that it can be. 593 00:33:13,534 --> 00:33:14,702 Thank you very much. 594 00:33:25,379 --> 00:33:26,380 (Sighs deeply) 595 00:33:26,755 --> 00:33:27,835 They're still deliberating. 596 00:33:27,965 --> 00:33:29,925 Well, that's taking longer than I thought. 597 00:33:30,092 --> 00:33:32,595 Yeah, well, you gave them plenty to think about. 598 00:33:32,761 --> 00:33:36,098 So, how's it feel, huh? Making yourself into a villain like that? 599 00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:39,602 Susan Williams is here. 600 00:33:39,768 --> 00:33:40,912 You want me to say you're busy? 601 00:33:40,936 --> 00:33:43,606 No! No, I'd like to tell the truth for the rest of the day, 602 00:33:43,772 --> 00:33:45,332 if at all possible. Please send her in. 603 00:33:45,357 --> 00:33:46,734 All right. 604 00:33:47,610 --> 00:33:49,236 Lance: Susan, please. 605 00:33:50,446 --> 00:33:51,697 Thank you. 606 00:33:53,741 --> 00:33:54,783 I'm glad you're here. 607 00:33:55,951 --> 00:33:58,454 - Susan, I'm very sorry. - I got my job back. 608 00:33:58,621 --> 00:34:03,167 An anonymous hacker confessed that the plagiarism story was fake. 609 00:34:03,334 --> 00:34:06,462 Said they were just messing with us. My boss apologized. 610 00:34:06,629 --> 00:34:09,340 Well, that's good news. Still though, I'm really sorry. 611 00:34:09,506 --> 00:34:11,467 Are you? What I mean is, 612 00:34:11,634 --> 00:34:13,719 you didn't know about this beforehand, did you? 613 00:34:13,886 --> 00:34:15,679 No, I had no idea. 614 00:34:15,846 --> 00:34:19,433 But once you did, you made them make it right. Right? 615 00:34:19,850 --> 00:34:23,020 - Are we off the record? - Yes. 616 00:34:23,812 --> 00:34:26,482 - Yeah. - Thank you. 617 00:34:27,816 --> 00:34:28,984 So, what happens next? 618 00:34:29,151 --> 00:34:32,446 You mean, what do I do with your secret? Ikeepit 619 00:34:32,613 --> 00:34:35,366 I care about this city, and you're working double-time 620 00:34:35,574 --> 00:34:36,992 to make it a better place. 621 00:34:37,201 --> 00:34:41,538 I do appreciate that, but I meant, what happens next with us? 622 00:34:42,414 --> 00:34:43,666 - Uh... - (Knocking on door) 623 00:34:45,668 --> 00:34:48,295 Sorry to interrupt, but I think you'll be happy that we did. 624 00:34:49,964 --> 00:34:51,757 Council voted 625 00:34:51,924 --> 00:34:53,217 against impeachment. 626 00:34:53,384 --> 00:34:54,385 (Sighs) 627 00:34:54,802 --> 00:34:55,803 (Chuckles) 628 00:34:56,345 --> 00:34:59,598 Thank you so much, Adrian, I could not have done this without you. 629 00:34:59,765 --> 00:35:01,517 Are you kidding me? No thanks needed. 630 00:35:01,684 --> 00:35:05,479 You're not just my boss, Oliver, you're my friend. 631 00:35:08,565 --> 00:35:11,485 I'm gonna go give thea the good news. I'll be right back. 632 00:35:11,652 --> 00:35:12,778 Susan: Okay. 633 00:35:14,863 --> 00:35:18,701 Hey, no need to pack up, we won. 634 00:35:18,867 --> 00:35:21,203 We both get to keep our jobs. 635 00:35:21,370 --> 00:35:22,871 (Sighs) Yeah, not... 636 00:35:24,039 --> 00:35:25,165 Not both of us. 637 00:35:25,916 --> 00:35:29,211 Look, Ollie, you... you were right. I... 638 00:35:30,212 --> 00:35:33,590 I am getting deeper and deeper into the mud lately, 639 00:35:33,757 --> 00:35:36,385 and it's like my bloodlust last year, 640 00:35:36,552 --> 00:35:39,305 except instead of arrows and swords, 641 00:35:39,471 --> 00:35:41,974 I've replaced it with politics and slanders, so I am... 642 00:35:42,141 --> 00:35:44,977 Yeah, but that doesn't mean that you have to quit, thea. 643 00:35:45,144 --> 00:35:46,584 - I need you here... - Ollie, please. 644 00:35:46,687 --> 00:35:49,898 Please don't ask me to stay, because I will. 645 00:35:50,566 --> 00:35:51,775 I will for you. 646 00:35:53,235 --> 00:35:56,113 But I am broken. Okay? 647 00:35:57,072 --> 00:35:59,158 I need you to let me go. 648 00:36:00,159 --> 00:36:03,245 Let me go, so, I can try to fix myself. 649 00:36:05,622 --> 00:36:06,749 Well... 650 00:36:11,420 --> 00:36:14,673 - Your resignation's accepted. - Thank you. 651 00:36:23,849 --> 00:36:24,975 (Sighs) 652 00:36:25,267 --> 00:36:27,853 My resignation letter's on the desk. 653 00:36:33,108 --> 00:36:35,819 When I signal, you must align with anatoly, 654 00:36:35,986 --> 00:36:39,281 who called spros dopros, or Gregor, our incumbent pakhan. 655 00:36:39,448 --> 00:36:41,950 Now, let's get this over with quickly. 656 00:36:54,296 --> 00:36:55,297 Hey, stop! 657 00:36:55,464 --> 00:36:57,132 Mr. Queen, you do not have floor. 658 00:36:57,299 --> 00:36:58,717 Just give me 10 seconds, 659 00:36:58,884 --> 00:37:02,221 listen to what I have to say, and if you don't like it, shoot me. 660 00:37:02,763 --> 00:37:04,890 As you wish. 661 00:37:08,477 --> 00:37:12,147 This laptop contains 80 million rubles in transfers 662 00:37:12,314 --> 00:37:15,317 from kovar's accounts to accounts that Gregor controls. 663 00:37:15,484 --> 00:37:18,904 Yes, we know this, to spread among bratva captains. 664 00:37:19,071 --> 00:37:25,536 It also contains 40 million rubles worth of bank transfers from kovar 665 00:37:26,745 --> 00:37:28,872 that Gregor hasn't disclosed. 666 00:37:30,332 --> 00:37:33,335 Open it. Ask him if it's true. 667 00:37:34,837 --> 00:37:37,756 Viktor: Is this true, Gregor? 668 00:37:44,138 --> 00:37:47,349 40 million rubles. So, it's true. 669 00:37:47,516 --> 00:37:51,186 If anybody wishes to cast a new vote, please do so now. 670 00:38:00,737 --> 00:38:03,031 It seems that you are deciding vote, Viktor. 671 00:38:03,198 --> 00:38:05,242 What say you, my friend? 672 00:38:09,955 --> 00:38:11,457 We have a new pakhan. 673 00:38:11,874 --> 00:38:14,001 This is most disappointing. 674 00:38:15,836 --> 00:38:17,546 I liked many of you. 675 00:38:18,547 --> 00:38:19,548 (Gunfire) 676 00:38:22,885 --> 00:38:24,845 - Council isn't impeaching. - Felicity: Yes! 677 00:38:25,053 --> 00:38:26,322 - Still the mayor. - Curtis: Whoo! 678 00:38:26,346 --> 00:38:28,682 Yet, the green arrow is public enemy number one. 679 00:38:28,849 --> 00:38:30,410 We've dealt with the police on our backs before. 680 00:38:30,434 --> 00:38:32,519 Not like this, one of their own is dead. 681 00:38:32,686 --> 00:38:33,687 Dinah's right. 682 00:38:33,854 --> 00:38:36,774 And now we know just how much the police can interfere with our work here. 683 00:38:36,899 --> 00:38:38,150 Can I go? 684 00:38:38,317 --> 00:38:40,277 I'm kind of getting back together with Paul. 685 00:38:40,444 --> 00:38:42,112 It's a big deal. 686 00:38:42,279 --> 00:38:45,782 - Can I leave? Can I... - Yes! Yes, of course. Go. 687 00:38:45,949 --> 00:38:48,035 Have fun. Everyone should have fun tonight. 688 00:38:48,202 --> 00:38:49,745 Just quickly though, 689 00:38:49,912 --> 00:38:52,623 I might have buried the headline here. 690 00:38:54,458 --> 00:38:56,585 You all saved my life. 691 00:38:56,752 --> 00:38:58,128 And five months ago, 692 00:38:58,295 --> 00:39:00,964 I never would've thought that was possible. 693 00:39:02,549 --> 00:39:05,844 Thank you for working hard, 694 00:39:06,011 --> 00:39:07,822 thank you for banding together, thank you for being... 695 00:39:07,846 --> 00:39:10,766 Sorry. I... I mean, thank you for saying thank you. 696 00:39:10,933 --> 00:39:14,436 Wow. Man to man, that means a lot, but I'm really late to see Paul, 30... 697 00:39:14,603 --> 00:39:16,080 - Give Paul my best. - Thank you! (Laughs) 698 00:39:16,104 --> 00:39:18,607 - Good luck. - Good luck! 699 00:39:21,485 --> 00:39:22,819 Oh. Thank you. 700 00:39:26,365 --> 00:39:27,866 I'm sorry. 701 00:39:28,617 --> 00:39:32,204 Sorry, we were stopping an assassination. 702 00:39:32,371 --> 00:39:34,051 Can you believe I stopped an assassination? 703 00:39:34,206 --> 00:39:36,291 (Chuckles) Wow. 704 00:39:37,125 --> 00:39:41,964 So, on the way over here, I rehearsed what I would say to you. 705 00:39:43,966 --> 00:39:45,801 How I would win you back, 706 00:39:47,553 --> 00:39:49,096 tell you I love you. 707 00:39:49,680 --> 00:39:51,932 You know, I just started with... 708 00:39:52,474 --> 00:39:55,018 That was definitely not how I planned on opening, 709 00:39:55,269 --> 00:39:57,688 but can I start again? I'ma start again. When I came to... 710 00:39:57,854 --> 00:40:00,816 It's nice to see you, Curtis. I mean that. 711 00:40:01,608 --> 00:40:04,152 As much as you're going to think that I don't. 712 00:40:04,528 --> 00:40:05,612 What? 713 00:40:12,828 --> 00:40:14,413 Are you divorcing me? 714 00:40:15,247 --> 00:40:18,875 I'm sorry. I really am. 715 00:40:40,063 --> 00:40:41,523 - (Whispers) Felicity! - Hi! 716 00:40:41,690 --> 00:40:43,650 I am so glad you got in touch. 717 00:40:43,817 --> 00:40:46,653 - Though I am a little surprised? - Yeah, me, too. 718 00:40:46,820 --> 00:40:49,072 Well, "surprised" isn't actually 719 00:40:49,239 --> 00:40:51,366 the right word to describe how I'm feeling. 720 00:40:51,533 --> 00:40:53,577 What's the right word? 721 00:40:53,744 --> 00:40:55,037 Ready. 722 00:40:55,203 --> 00:40:56,288 A good friend of mine 723 00:40:56,455 --> 00:40:58,749 told me that if you're gonna try to fight fire with fire, 724 00:40:58,915 --> 00:40:59,958 you're gonna get burned, 725 00:41:01,585 --> 00:41:03,045 but then another friend of mine 726 00:41:03,211 --> 00:41:05,881 came through something pretty scary tonight 727 00:41:06,048 --> 00:41:07,799 because he had backup, 728 00:41:09,051 --> 00:41:10,344 a team. 729 00:41:10,510 --> 00:41:12,929 You're accepting the invitation to join helix? 730 00:41:13,096 --> 00:41:16,224 Yes. Full throttle. 731 00:41:17,434 --> 00:41:18,435 (Both laughing) 732 00:41:18,935 --> 00:41:19,936 (Car alarm chirps) 733 00:41:23,732 --> 00:41:24,733 Adrian: Susan. 734 00:41:25,651 --> 00:41:26,652 Oh. Hey. 735 00:41:27,277 --> 00:41:30,364 - I thought we could talk. - About? 736 00:41:31,531 --> 00:41:32,574 An exclusive. 737 00:41:32,741 --> 00:41:36,203 Can we set up the meeting tomorrow? I'm late for a dinner. 738 00:41:40,916 --> 00:41:45,087 The thing is that this story, it's important. 739 00:41:47,130 --> 00:41:49,257 You could call it life or death. 740 00:42:25,627 --> 00:42:26,628 English - sdh