VIXEN JOINS TEAM ARROW – Oliver (Stephen Amell) realizes he needs help battling Darhk (guest star Neal McDonough) so he calls in an old friend – Vixen (guest star Megalyn E.K.). Using her magical ability to summon animal powers, Vixen gets a lock on Darhk’s location and the team goes to war. Meanwhile, Thea (Willa Holland) has a heart-to-heart talk with Malcolm (John Barrowman). Gregory Smith directed the episode with story by Marc Guggenheim and teleplay by Keto Shimizu & Brian Ford Sullivan (#415). Original airdate 2/24/16.
Ep 15:
Felicity psyching herself up to walk in therapy. Curtis's implant is the longest of long shots. Oliver helps catch her when she stumbles. Curtis's husband says we met because Curtis had Achilles tendonitis. You have to be patient. These things take time.
Island. Reiter wants Oliver and Taiana by his side to claiming his prize.
Oliver and Felicity in the parking structure. She says she knows science fiction when she sees it. But you're still disappointed. She says I wanted to walk down the aisle on our wedding day. Damian claps. Oliver tries to rush him. Damian suggests a motorized wheelchair to Felicity. Says messing ends today. Oliver says you don't know who you're messing with. Damian suspects that's true. Oliver gets a text. Video of William. Damian says 6 o clock PM Friday you will give a press conference announcing you're dropping out of the race. I'll be watching on my new TV. She asks who is William? My son.
She doesn't want to hear another lie. He says it's more complicated than that. She says I can't believe you have a child that you didn't tell me about. Oliver tells her about Samantha's ultimatum. Can you really say she was wrong? Team arrives. We got your 911. She tells them Damian kidnapped a 10 year old boy. Oliver says the boy is my son. Thea says I found out, too. Laurel asks what's the plan? Felicity will call Barry. Oliver says contact Malcolm. Felicity says maybe it'd be easier to list who doesn't know about your son. Oliver gets a text about Samantha.
She's in the office. Alex asks why are you pulling out of the race? Samantha asks do you know where William is? She's freaking out. Give me my son back right now! Oliver asks what happened? She says he was gone. Vanished. I called CCPD, but it's already been 48 hours. Then Barry Allen pulled me aside and told me to talk to you about this. You promised me you'd tell no one about my son! Oliver promises we'll get him back. She asks what can you do the police can't?! I'm the Green Arrow.
He takes Samantha into the Arrow Cave. Sam tells Laurel that it was one time, and I was young and stupid and selfish, and I should've been honest with you. Laurel says no, Oliver should've been. CCPD says it was a clean grab. Oliver says we need to fight smarter. Diggle asks about Constantine. Oliver says He's in Hell. Literally. Oliver says there's someone else. Vixen.
Detroit. Vixen vs. bad guys. They're running from animal sounds, shooting into he dark. How about I kick your ass like a woman? Green Arrow appears. She says I had that under control. I know. Not enough in Star City to keep you busy? He says I need your help.
Vixen to the Arrow Cave. Laurel hugs her. Good to see you. Introductions. And this is Samantha, William's mother. Oliver and Vixen met last year. Vixen tells about her totem that lets her channel spirit animals. She uses William's favorite Flash toy to get a sense of him. He's in the city, I think I can find him. Oliver asks Laurel to talk to her father. Thea will talk to Malcolm. Oliver asks Felicity to stay with Samantha.
Reiter excited. The lights flashing and flickering. Ghost Conklin!
Thea comes home. I know you're here. No need to lurk in the shadows. Malcolm says I'm not the man I used to be. She says I know. Malcolm says it's not pretty. Thea knows the whole story. Refusing to bargain with Nyssa. Did you tell Darhk about Ollie's son? Malcolm won't answer the question. He says I'll always love you, it's what fathers do.
Vixen flying through the city. Diggle says Crazy world we live in. Oliver says sorry I didn't tell you. Diggle gets it. Oliver says she was right, William was safer before I ever knew about him. Diggle says that will eat you alive. Focus on getting him back safe. John, how do you do it? Diggle says I know where Sara is every night. I know what she does and who she's with. Sara knows I'm there for her and I know it, too. I keep her close and that's how you keep your children safe.
Samantha tells Felicity what William was wearing. Does he have any special features? Sam says Oliver told me about you and I wouldn't let him tell anyone. I'm the one that made him choose.
Lance has the police prepared. Laurel says you don't seem surprised. Lance is amazed there isn't a whole army of little Olivers running around. Laurel says who knows? Laurel says I don't know why it still stings. I knew he cheated on me. Quentin says Yeah, but him having a kid is another thing. I'm sorry, Sweetheart. She gets a text from Oliver.
Oliver knows where William is. He ziplines in and attacks Ghosts. Diggle backs him up. Black Canary and Speedy inside the building taking out Ghosts.
Green Arrow comes in to Damian. Where is the boy? Damian says He had William moved 2 minutes before you burst in here. Try being more discreet. Can I suggest black instead of green. We know how this goes - I win, you lose, lather, rinse, repeat. Vixen tackles Damian. He uses his magic on her. Recognizes the totem. He holds off her and Green Arrow. I like you and I don't like many people. She fights through. But Damian wins again, tossing Arrow out a window. Vixen catches him. Helps him back inside. Speedy and Canary ask where did Damian go? Vixen says I can't track him. I lost William.
Arrow Cave. There's a call. Damian calling Oliver. Your friends stopped by my place unannounced. Very rude. Oliver wants to talk to his son. Damian says this must be your first kidnapping because you don't seem to know how this works. Oliver says he's dropping out of the race. Damian says find a camera now and endorse Ruve. Oliver says Darhk is moving up the timetable. Vixen is so sorry. Oliver says this is not on you. We don't know the source of his magic. Vixen says he has to have a totem. Quentin thinks there is. He saw an idol. Can you draw it? Yeah. Oliver says right now I have to go save William.
Conklin says no stranger will pass. You shall die for your violation. Reiter leaves them in with the thing. It looks at Oliver. You are worthy to pass. Disappears. Oliver's tattoo is glowing.
Oliver at the press conference. He hoped his actions would inspire others. 4 months later, they have. Effective immediately, I'm suspending my campaign. I'm throwing my full support behind Ruve Adams. I thank all my supporters for your hard work. What you have done will not be forgotten. Thank you.
Alex packing up the office. You're leading by 16 points. Oliver apologizes to him. Alex says I don't want sorry. I want an explanation. Oliver says that's why I'm sorry. Felicity arrives. Alex leaves. Sucks when you can't tell the truth. Samantha told me about her ultimatum. Oliver says I thought I'd get her to trust me and then I could include you. Diggle said the best way to protect William would've been to keep him close. Oliver gets a text.
Vixen has info. Damian's idol identified. An idol that's very rare and powerful. It requires a connection to a ley line. So Damian has to be near one. Samantha asks why isn't this man giving my son back?! Oliver tries to reassure her. She says you keep saying that, but it hasn't happened!
Oliver tells Vixen about the encounter at Christmastime. Vixen suggests letting William go isn't such a bad thing. I never knew my real parents. All my life, I wondered who am I? After learning about my heritage, I knew I wasn't ready for the answers. No child should have to carry that burden. The best gift you can give him is his childhood. I can't imagine a greater sacrifice, but isn't that what parenting is? Thea says we have something. Damian's at the compound in Skywoods. Damian calls. 3 hours. William will be in Nelson Plaza. Laurel says it could be a trap again. Thea says we have a chance to take away his power. Oliver says Samantha, it's your call. She says he's your son, too. Get him back and take this son of a bitch Darhk out!
Darhk compound. Vixen counts 17 Ghosts. Team Arrow attacks. Vixen confronts Damian. He says cute. Goodbye. She steals his totem. Well, that happened. LOLOL!!
Spartan can't get a clear shot. Girls on their way. Nice shot, Speedy. Helps Green Arrow. Damian attacks. Felicity says go to plan B. Vixen channels massive strength and tries to smash the totem. William pleads Don't hurt them! Vixen breaks the totem! Damian's magic fails. Green Arrow fights him. And knocks him out. Cops coming. Green Arrow tells the rest to get out of here. William left standing on the porch as the cop cars arrive.
Vixen first season on CW Seed.
William returned to Samantha. He's in perfect health. William wants a Green Arrow action figure now. Heh. Lance tells Oliver that Darhk didn't take William. it was a guy with a missing hand.
Oliver yells at Reiter. Reiter doesn't care. Let's finish it. Oliver and Taiana in the cave. Biiiiig cave.
Raining. Oliver with Vixen. She asks if William is okay? Yeah. He thanks her. Any time. Have you thought about what I said? Oliver says I just got him back. Vixen says freedom is the best thing my parents gave me, that and this totem that makes me a total badass. He says you don't need the totem for that. She agrees. She says I'm just a call away.
Thea confronts Malcolm. I'm not doing this anymore! It is over! He says I did it to protect us. She says how could you think there was an us to protect? Robert raised me, loved me, and I threw it away the moment I became your daughter. Malcolm says it was your choice. She says I never made it. Malcolm says don't you dare! I turned you into a warrior! I'd rather you hate me and be alive than love me and be dead!
Oliver recording a video message for William. I want to tell you....wanted to tell you before, but...this is better. I'm your father, biologically. I haven't earned really being your father, yet. A father should be there every day. A child should be able to rely on their father for guidance and reassurance. I've failed to do that for you and I'm going to tell you why. I'm the Green Arrow and my life is very dangerous, which is why we've agreed to keep you out of it all these years. What happened in Star City can never happen again. Your mother is taking you far away and not telling anyone. Including me. It's why I also asked her not to give you this message until your 18th birthday. I wanted to give you a real birthday. Goodbye, my son. I'm sure it's not forever. Felicity comes in. She heard enough. We have to talk. She takes off the ring. I can't do this. When your son was in danger, I had to table what I was feeling. I realize I need space. I know it was an impossible decision, but you should've told me. Marriage is about inclusion. About leaning on your partner. I don't think you know how to do that. He says he's trying. She says I understand why you're sending William away, but once again, you've left me out of the decision. Her feet twitch. She stands. Oh my God. She walks away and out the door.
Next ep - March 23. Cupid is back.
Once again why I say Felicity has always seemed too young for him. Even after all this, she makes it about her. She knew Oliver and who he was when she agreed to marry him. If you can't accept that, don't agree to his proposal in the first place.
As it is, this whole relationship never happened organically. He rebounded to her from Sara because Diggle told her he should give Felicity a shot. Oliver had always treated her as a younger sister. He knew she had a crush and he never encouraged it or shared that interest. Then all of a sudden, he wants to date and he's in love with her? Come on, writers.....have enough integrity to not bow to fan pressure just because a segment of the fandom is loud.
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