Not necessarily. Many films labeled as such are only loosely based on real events. 'The Reef' might incorporate some factual aspects but might also have a significant amount of imagination and fictional elements mixed in.
Not necessarily. 'The Reef' could be inspired by true events but might have been heavily fictionalized to make it more engaging or to fit a certain narrative structure.
Laurel Lance is indeed in the comics. She plays a role in multiple storylines and interacts with other characters, adding depth and complexity to the comic world.
Some of their friends would be immediately supportive. They would offer to help with whatever Laurel and Oliver need, whether it's setting up a nursery or just being there for emotional support. Others might be more skeptical. For example, some of Oliver's old friends from his playboy days might not believe he's ready to be a father. But overall, the reactions of their friends would play a big role in how Oliver and Laurel navigate the pregnancy in the fanfiction.