Chapter Three
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I awaken to the sight of Oliver's bedroom. I slowly get up and feel 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."
Standing up, I realize I'm in only 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 floor."
Elizabeth: "Thanks, but I was going to ask if you could get some clothes for me."
Oliver: "They are in the bathroom waiting for you. Thea said she would dress Hannah for you and meet us downstairs."
Elizabeth: "Okay."
When I come out, I have breakfast with Oliver and take an ibuprofen pill. We go downstairs where the others are waiting. Hannah insists on Oliver carrying her, and then 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 that she has to stay by one of us the entire time we are there.
When we leave the car, paparazzi are everywhere, swarming us as we enter. The court legally resurrects him, and then I have to go to the office, and Hannah comes 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 finish my work for the day, my phone starts ringing. I look to see it's 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 can finally take Hannah and go 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 the Merlyn family. I invited them over for dinner. God, I'm so nervous about this. It has only been two 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 to hear this, but the baby's father is Oliver."
They are all completely stunned. Tommy hugs me.
Tommy: "Congratulations, Ellie. 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 to me and hugs me. It 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 would be upset about the news.
~Time skip to giving birth~
As the doctor says, I am screaming and trying to push while struggling to breathe. 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, finally.
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 and Moira come in and gather around me.
Doctor: "So, Ms. Merlyn, have you picked their names?"
Elizabeth: "Yes, Hannah and Liam 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 sec to change."
Oliver: "Of course."
I go into my private bathroom/changing room. When I re-enter my office, I find Oliver holding a bouquet of Lisianthus
Elizabeth: "You remember 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 told 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 escape everything and have fun for a night. So here I am, dancing with strangers while I'm shitface 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 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. I strip as I run and dive into the pool. When I look back at him, I smirk as I wave flirtatiously. He smirks and strips off all his clothes, coming in and making out with me.
Elizabeth: "Take me."
Oliver: "With pleasure."
~End Flashback~
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