And just how drunk do you have to be to get tossed into a Russian jail?
Lets recapArrows latest and find out.
Anatoly douses him with liquor and kicks him out to pass as a day drunk.
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With that flashback hair, its an easy task, and Olivers soon tossed into a cell with Friedkin.
In conversation, Oliver refers to himself as a once-upon-a-time American whos enjoying everything Russia has to offer.
Then he chops Friedkins windpipe and threatens his wife and daughter if he doesnt give up Kovars location.
I dont know, Oliver says, then snaps Friedkins neck.
When the guards ask, Oliver blames it on a drunken fall.
Apparently, Russian jails are tough, because the guards still release him a short time later.
Back in the car with Anatoly, Oliver argues Friedkin didnt deserve to die.Au contraire, Anatoly says.
You are Bratva now.
Family, he says, and they both celebrate with a nip from Anatolys flask.
The present:
The team hits the town in full costume, pursuing a thief.
Can I just say how fun it is to see science-geek Curtis in action mode?
They still manage to nab the guy, but Olivers not pleased.
Hes also not pleased Rory and his rags didnt show up, despite Felicitys 20 texts.
But said processing led him to a decision: Hes quitting the team.
She does not approve, and this isbeforeshe finds out Diggle isnt on board.
Oliver and Lyla leave Felicity to stew and make their own plans.
Theyre particularly interested in a new anti-molecular compound that might be just what they need.
Adrian Chase is waiting with Thea and Lance for Oliver to show up.
When he does, Chase says Thea explained Oliver was tardy because of his gout.
I hope Theas excuses for Ollies lateness get more elaborate and embarrassing every week.
Vigilantes are a superficial solution.
yo verify that no one destroys the city while Im away, he says.
No promises, OQ.
The good news is Lance has been sober for a week.
Day by day, friend!
NEXT: Does Oliver know best?
Felicity calls it in to Oliver, who says he might be able to help.
And youve got the nerve to callmeWild Dog?
Evelyn wants to know what happens to them if hes caught, and Olivers offended she thinks thatll happen.
I mean, thats one way to manage team conflict.
Evelyn remarks she wants to stay on his good side.
I think that would imply that he has a good side, Curtis says.
Unfortunately, Diggs in gen pop, which means theres no way to get him out.
Lyla tells him to abort.
In another seemingly hopeless mission, Felicity tracks Rory to where hes welding reclaimed objects into spiky modernist art.
Its Rorys legacy, just like hers is knowing she cant fix Havenrock.
Felicity urges them both to move forward, but Rory says hes not ready.
They want to suit up.
Felicity warns them its not a drill; somebody could die.
And then Rory strolls in and says thats something they should decide for themselves.
I didnt join this team to stay safe.
Hilariously, John isnt even that surprised to see him.
Oliver tells him if he wont escape, the guards will discover Oliver in his cell.
How does it stay in the bottle if it eats through everything?
How does it not eat through their lungs when they breathe?
Do they know how far it spreads?
Wasnt Oliver worried about keeping it in a bag he carried on his back?
Theyre setting him up at the old Hive headquarters to lie low.
I just hope it gets cable.
As everyone flees, Ragmans rags dance around to stop the bullets.
Its… Well, its goofy-looking, honestly.
But hey, its effective.
The rags donotstop the knife Church flings into Curtis back, though.
Artemis helps him out while Church quickly beats down Wild Dog with his brass knuckles.
So, where is he?
Currently, hes chained to a ceiling, bleeding on his mask but still trash-talking.
This week a prison break, next week Renes rescue.
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