'Arrow' Season 2 Spoilers on Felicity's parents and Oliver's relationship with his mom

The CW's Arrow is in the midst of a successful second season, and the show's devoted fan base waits with anticipation each week to see the next step in the life of Oliver Queen. But there are plenty of other characters in his orbit, including his trusted companion Felicity. Wednesday's episode, "The Promise," is shaping up to be one of the finest installments in the season (and possibly the series) thus far.

This week, the "Ask Ausiello" column at TVLine contains two separate pieces of information about what's coming up on Arrow. Firstly, we have some details (albeit nothing too concrete) about Felicity's family.

"Are we going to see or learn more about Felicity's parents this season on Arrow? -Anna
It all depends on whether you subscribe to one of the (many) theories that's been floating around the Internet. Because if you do, this week's outstanding, edge-of-your-seat episode, 'The Promise,' drops some new knowledge about someone."

This second nugget deals with Oliver's relationship with his own mother.

"Now that Arrow's Oliver knows Moira had an affair with Malcolm Merlyn, is there any hope for a reconciliation between mother and son? -Nikki
From all appearances, not any time soon - especially given his behavior this Wednesday in the presence of mom's rakish new friend, Mr. Slade Wilson."

What do you think, Arrow fans? What is your theory on Felicity's parents? What sort of clues do you expect in tonight's episode? Will Oliver reconcile with his mother? Let us know in the comments below.