EPISODE

3. Lone Gunmen

Oliver is surprised when someone shoots and kills one of his targets. As his plan is to bring people to justice vs. outright killing them, Oliver doesn't appreciate the help and searches for the gunman. He soon learns that the man, Deadshot, is taking out businessmen who are scheduled to bid at an auction on an energy company and Walteris one of the bidders. Realizing he can't protect his family and stop Deadshot at the same time, Oliver enlists Detective Lance's help, but his plan has dire consequences. Meanwhile, Laurel and Tommy get caught in an awkward situation with Oliver.

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Oliver tracks down another millionaire from his list right before the latter is killed by an assassin known as Floyd Lawton. Oliver decides to build a new dance club above his hideout as a cover for his nighttime disappearances. While assessing the competition, he finds Thea, who tells him that Laurel and Tommy were involved during Oliver's absence. Laurel becomes suspicious when Oliver does not react to it and concludes he already knew. She and Tommy start dating again. Meanwhile, Oliver enlists the help of IT technician Felicity Smoak in order to learn that the venue for Floyd Lawton's next assignment is an auction which will be attended by many influential businessmen, including Walter. As the vigilante, he enlists the help of Quentin to foil Lawton's plan. Oliver succeeds, apparently killing Lawton in the process, but Diggle is shot during the fight. In order to save Diggle's life, Oliver is forced to reveal his dual identity to him. Flashbacks show that the Asian archer who attacked Oliver was actually trying to help him; Oliver misunderstands and "escapes" from the archer while being pursued by an unknown group of armed men.

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