Justin Hartley: Oliver Queen

Crossfire

Oliver Queen

Lois Lane: You know how Clark and I have this side job hosting "Good Morning Metropolis"?
Oliver Queen: Uh... Clark Kent's hosting morning television? I can't wait to watch him show me how to bake a cake.
Lois Lane: Well, our first report does have some heat, but it's not about baking. They've set us both up for blind dates.
Oliver Queen: [chuckles] Clark's on a blind date? Talk about footage of a train wreck.

Lois Lane: I said I was your friend, and I meant it. I am not going to let you wander down any more dark alleys.
Oliver Queen: Thank you. But you don't have to worry about me, Lois. I'm all about embracing life right now. I'm not trying to end it.
Lois Lane: Good.
Oliver Queen: You know what I mean? Trying to take the right kind of chances. And you, my friend, were definitely a chance worth taking.

Lois Lane: Couldn't this heart-to-heart have waited until the cameras were off?
Oliver Queen: No. I'm not hiding my feelings anymore, Lois. And I kind of figured by saying all that stuff with the cameras on, I can prove that to you.
Lois Lane: I had no idea you still had such strong feelings.
Oliver Queen: You know, I went to a really dark place, Lois. And I think it took going there and coming back to realize... you're the best part of my life.
Lois Lane: I love you, Oliver. As a dear friend. Which is why I have to be totally honest with you.
Oliver Queen: [understanding] Clark.
Lois Lane: Yes.
Oliver Queen: Um...
[clearing his throat]
Oliver Queen: Well, I'm happy you know what you want. I guess it just hurts knowing it's not me.

Mia Dearden: I thought you said no strings attached.
Oliver Queen: I'm not trying to sleep with you, kid. But if you think a pebble in your shoe is painful, wait 'til you feel what a $50,000 watch'll do.
[she reluctantly hands the watch back]
Oliver Queen: Thank you. Why don't you look around? Why would you wanna go back out on the streets?
Mia Dearden: You don't get it. If I can finish paying off what I owe Rick, I'm done. I'm free.
Oliver Queen: Well, how much do you owe Rick? I'll cover it.
Mia Dearden: And then I'd owe you. I don't think so.
Oliver Queen: I'm not that kind of guy.
Mia Dearden: Don't tell me about types, okay? I know them all. Rick's type, your type, political types, twisted types. And I'm sick of all of you.
Oliver Queen: Well, I'm not gonna trap you here, Mia. I would just like to see you do something with your life that you can actually be proud of.

Mia Dearden: Why would you help someone like me?
Oliver Queen: Because I know what it feels like to be stuck in a place that you feel there's no escape from. And my friends... helped me find the way out.
Mia Dearden: If I stay... it's gonna cost you.
Oliver Queen: Way ahead of you.
[taking out shopping bags]
Oliver Queen: I went ahead and had my staff buy you some clothes. I'm sure you'll find something in there that you like. Oh, and, hey.
[tossing her his car keys]
Oliver Queen: I hope you dress as fast as you drive, 'cause I'm gonna need you to drop me off somewhere.

Lois Lane: I need you to tell me my red flags.
Oliver Queen: Red flags?
Lois Lane: You know, anything about me that annoyed you while we were together. I bought a killer dress, I reserved the entire Ace of Clubs. But if I don't identify my deal-breakers, they're gonna cancel this date before it even gets to air.
Oliver Queen: Well, call it selective memory or a short attention span, but I only remember the good things. Like how you used to, uh, brush your hair back when you were nervous, or... used to call out football players in your sleep.
Mia Dearden: [entering from the steam room] Thanks for the workout, Ollie, but time's up. Do you think you could pay me in smaller bills?
Lois Lane: Nice towel, honey.
[turning to Oliver]
Lois Lane: Where *will* she put the money?
Oliver Queen: Um... see, see, the thing is, we were, were just sparring.
Lois Lane: Don't worry, Ollie, I'm not here to judge. I just kinda hoped you'd spend more than one week clean before you got back in the gutter.
Oliver Queen: Uh...
Lois Lane: Sorry I interrupted your... sparring.

Oliver Queen: Why don't you take it easy there, speedy? I'm trying to stay away from life in the fast lane.
Mia Dearden: So why are you cruising for company?
Oliver Queen: Well, I'm not cruising for company, actually. I was looking for you. I've seen you fight. You got speed, strength. You're talented.
Mia Dearden: Why do you care?
Oliver Queen: I'm just, uh, someobody trying to help you fix your life. That last guy was twice your size. He kept on beating you down and you just kept coming back after him.
Mia Dearden: I don't bruise that easily.
Oliver Queen: Well, maybe not on the outside. I know what I'm talking about, Mia, because I used to fight for the same reasons that you do. It never mattered who was standing across from me because the real battle was with myself. I can train you. I can teach you how to overcome your fear, all that hate in your heart, and get you off the streets.
Mia Dearden: Oh... my hero. So what's this help gonna cost me... hero?
Oliver Queen: Just a little time. Time enough for me to prove to you that you can trust me.