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Felicity sighed as she sat in her office. She refreshed the email for the seventh time before finally closing it. There was no getting around the fact that she was pregnant. Felicity looked up as Ray cautiously opened the door and she motioned him over to the desk.

“I am eight weeks pregnant” Felicity said softly
“So Oliver leaving 8 weeks ago is so not a coincidence” Ray replied
“Not really. Keep this under your hat. I will tell people when I’m ready, I will send you my requests of maternity leave and such”

Ray nodded and left the office quickly. Later in the Arrow cave, Felicity smiled as she looked at the copy of the email she had printed out. Despite Oliver being gone and unreachable she was happy. She was spurred out of her thoughts by Nyssa and Laurel walking in laughing. Felicity looked up at them and smiled before tucking the print out under her keyboard.

“You look happy today for the first time in awhile” Laurel said softly
“I am happy” Felicity replied “I’m pregnant, Oliver is the father”
“Do you wish Oliver to know?” Nyssa asked softly
“No, not right now at least. I know he deserves to know, but right now I’m ok doing this alone. I know that I will freak out about this later, but right now. Right now I’m ok. Don’t tell anyone else. I will in my own time”

Laurel and Nyssa nodded before they started to train.

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Nyssa sighed as she sat down with Oliver and slid the picture across the table to him. Oliver looked at it quizzically before shoving it back.

“Congratulations?” Oliver asked softly
“That’s not my sonogram. It’s Felicitys. That’s your baby” Nyssa replied
“What?”
“The love of your life is having your baby”
“What do I do?”
“My father is a wise man. Most of the time. He thinks women are weaker than men, personally I think a woman is stronger than a man. My father also thinks that love makes you weak. Love is so very strong. My love for Sara made me stronger as your love for Felicity makes you stronger. I know that your first reaction is to run and push Felicity away because you are fearful for the child. Yes this child will need protection, but a parents will to protect their child is so wonderfully strong. You have to decide what you want more. To lead the league, or name me as your successor, create a treaty that would keep your city and your family and others safe. You need to choose”

Nyssa left and Oliver sat back to think. He looked at the sonogram again and traced his finger over the small dot. A smile flitted across his face and he knew his choice.

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Oliver bounced his leg as he sat in the back of the car. Diggle smiled at him in the rear view mirror and stifled a small laugh.

“Dude, you have to settle down” Dig said softly
“You sure she’s ok?” Oliver asked
“For the last time, Felicity it fine. The bed rest is a precaution. This will not harm her or the baby. You coming back might actually be a great thing”

Oliver nodded and took a deep breath as they pulled up to a house. Diggle opened the door and Oliver slowly walked up the front door. Diggle opened it and Oliver walked into Felicity’s house.

“Oliver?” Felicity asked softly
“I’m home” Oliver replied

Lyla quickly left the house and pulled Thea and Dig with her. Oliver sat down next to Felicity and gently touched her stomach.

“How?” Felicity asked
“Don’t worry about it. I’m home, for good and we are safe” Oliver replied
“I missed you and I love you”
“I love you too. You look so beautiful”
“I’m huge”
“Your beautiful”

Felicity smiled and Oliver kissed her softly before cuddling next to her and getting caught up on life.

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Oliver smiled as he walked around the living room with his daughter. One week old and she already had everyone wrapped around her little finger. There was a soft knock on the door and Oliver answered it quickly.

“Nyssa” Oliver said softly
“I was in town. I didn’t wish to frighten you” Nyssa replied “My father said you would never be happy after you left us, I wanted to see that you were”
“I am happier than I ever thought possible. Thank you for this opportunity”
“It was the right choice. Can I…May I know her name?”
“This is Elizabeth Sara Thea Queen”
“Beautiful”