Oliver is watching over the festivities, apparently to clean up Starling Bay, as promised. No doubt he will be poking at the hornet's nest called Damien Darhk!
Laurel always thinks of the children, this time taking one with her and protecting her during what appears to be a HIVE attack, or an attack of the "ghosts" controlled by Damien Darhk.
Oliver is on the move, ready to act to protect his people. This is his project. He threw down the gauntlet, wanting to fight in the open. This is the response.
Mayoral Candidate Oliver Queen has to field questions from the press about what's next. He promised to fight in the light. Is this how it will always be?
How often do we see Oliver Queen overwhelmed? Not very often. But when you're doing good for your city and your biggest enemy chooses then to attack, all bets are off.
Laurel isn't amused about what's happening with HIVE either. How many attacks will it take before one side gives in? How far can two teams stretch the city?
Felicity is dressed in red and looking very festive. What she doesn't know yet is that her holiday party is about to become host to yet another terrorist attack.
Oliver and Felicity getting in some couple time, some happy time, during the party. It doesn't look like they are in the least bit expecting any trouble at the party.
She was my sister. I couldn't be angry because she was dead. I couldn't grieve because I was so angry, that's what happens when your sister dies while screwing your boyfriend.