Arrowheart

Chapter Three

I awaken to the sight of Oliver's bedroom. I slowly get up, feeling a slight headache. The door to the bathroom opens, and Oliver walks out.

Oliver: "Hey, are you and Hannah coming to court with us today?"

Elizabeth: "Of course."

As I stand up, I realize I am wearing nothing but my panties and one of his shirts.

Elizabeth: "Uh, Oliver,"

Oliver: "Oh, I changed your clothes when I got you back here. Don't worry, I slept on the couch."

Elizabeth: "Thanks, but I was going to ask if you could get me some clothes."

Oliver: "They are in the bathroom waiting for you. Thea said she will dress Hannah for you and meet us downstairs."

Elizabeth: "Okay."

When I come out, I have breakfast with Oliver and take an ibuprofen pill. Then we go downstairs where the others are waiting. Hannah insists Oliver has to carry her as we all head to the courthouse, once Tommy arrives. Only Thea doesn't join us. When we are in the car, I make sure that Hannah knows I have to carry her, and she has to stay by one of us the entire time we are here.

When we get out of the car, the paparazzi are everywhere, swarming us as we make our way inside. The court legally resurrects Oliver, and I have to leave for the office, taking Hannah with me. Hannah watches some movies and naps and plays on the couch in my office, while I finish everything I need to for the company's event next week. As I am finishing up my work for the day, my phone starts ringing. I look to see it is Oliver.

E: Hello.

O: Hey Liz.

E: What's up Ollie?

O: I was wondering if you would like to join me for dinner tomorrow night?

E: Okay, what did you have in mind?

O: I was thinking maybe Maggiano's?

E: Sounds good. I'll see you tomorrow night then.

O: See you tomorrow, Liz.

After hanging up, I am finally able to take Hannah home. We change into comfy clothes, and she picks out a movie while I make dinner. We sit and eat while watching Tarzan. It's her favorite movie, and she watches it almost all the time.

She ends up falling asleep and I put her to bed.

~Flashback~

I am sitting with the Queen family and Merlyn family. I invited them over for dinner. God, I'm so nervous about this. It has only been a couple of months since Oliver and Robert Queen died.

I gulp nervously and get everyone's attention.

Elizabeth: "Everyone, I want to thank all of you for coming and celebrating my company's first success. However, that was only part of the reason I asked you all to come. I have some important news that I wanted you to be the first to hear. I am four months pregnant. It might be hard for you to hear this, but the baby's father is Oliver."

They are all completely stunned. Tommy hugs me.

Tommy: "Congratulations, Liz. I know you're going to be a great mother."

Moira is crying and Thea hugs me.

Thea: "I'm going to be an aunt."

Moira: "Thank you for telling me about my grandchild."

Moira hugs me and kisses my cheek. Then my dad comes over, giving me a hug. It kinda feels weird.

Malcolm: "That's wonderful, sweetheart."

Moira: "You can come to me if you need anything."

Elizabeth: "Thank you, Moira."

I was honestly worried that at least one of them would be upset about the news.

~Time skip to giving birth~

I am screaming and trying to push while struggling to breathe like the doctor is saying. I'm squeezing Tommy's hand, and he is groaning in pain, but trying to hide it.

Doctor: "We've got a head, just keep pushing. You're almost there."

Finally, the baby gets out of me.

Doctor: "It's a girl."

He hands my baby to the nurse as I start screaming again.

Doctor: "There's another baby on the way, just hang in there, keep pushing."

Elizabeth: "I am!"

I push the baby out, at last.

Doctor: "It's a boy. You have twins."

I am breathing heavily and can finally relax.

Elizabeth: "I want to hold them."

The nurse brings my children over, and I hold them to my chest, calming their cries.

Elizabeth: "My beautiful babies."

Tommy: "They are so cute."

Thea, Moira, and my father come in and gather around me.

Doctor: "So, Ms. Merlyn, have you picked names for them?"

Elizabeth: "Yes, Hannah and Luke Queen."

~End of Flashback~

Someone knocks on my office door.

Elizabeth: "Come in."

I look up to see Oliver walk in.

Oliver: "Hey, are you ready?"

Elizabeth: "Almost, just give me a second to change."

Oliver: "Of course."

I go into my private bathroom/changing room.

I re-enter my office and Oliver is holding a bouquet of Lisianthus.

Elizabeth: "You remembered one of my two favorite flowers. But do you remember what it means?"

Oliver smiles as he steps toward me.

Oliver: "Of course I do. These flowers mean the sender is trying to convince you they are charismatic & charming."

He hands me the flowers.

Oliver: "You look beautiful."

Elizabeth: "Thank you. I'm ready when you are."

Oliver: "Let's get going."

Elizabeth: "Okay."

We go to Maggiano's and catch up on the last five years. I tell him a lot about our daughter and my company, while he told me very little about what happened to him. Now, Diggle is driving us to my penthouse.

Oliver: "May I come up to see Hannah?"

Elizabeth: "Of course."

~Flashback 5 & 1/2 years ago~

I am partying in a club, drinking my ass off like there's no tomorrow. A week ago, I was super upset when a guy I was dating broke up with me, because I wouldn't have s*x with him. Stephanie decided I needed to get away from everything, and just have fun for a night. So here I am, dancing with a bunch of strangers while I'm s**t-faced drunk.

Stephanie: "Hey, Lizzy, guess who just showed up!"

Elizabeth: "Who?!"

A pair of arms wrap around my torso and someone speaks into my ear.

Oliver: "Me."

Elizabeth: "Ollie!"

I turn around in his arms to see his beautiful smile and kiss him.

Oliver: "Hello gorgeous! What do you say we get out of here and go back to my place?"

Elizabeth: "Sounds promising! Whenever you want to leave, let me know!"

I kiss him once more and run over to the bar where Stephanie is. I try to say something, but am quickly cut off by a certain someone coming up behind me and kissing me.

Oliver: "Sorry Steph, I'm stealing her for the rest of the night!"

Stephanie: "Have fun you two!"

I kiss him once more before going back to his place. I run as he chases me into the backyard, stripping before diving into the pool. When I come up for air, I smirk as I wave flirtatiously. He smirks and strips off all of his clothes, coming in, pulling me close, and making out with me.

Elizabeth: "Take me."

Oliver: "With pleasure."

~End Flashback~