I was challanged to write a Birthday story for Steve McGarrett. This is how I think he would "Celebrate" I hope you enjoy and please let me know what you think about it.
9am March 10
"Good morning Steven" Danny shouted as Steve entered the Five-0 headquarters. "What's in the bag?" he asked.
He looked at the small paper bag he held and replied "Nothing" Steve continued walking to his office. He carefully placed the brown bag in the small refrigerator that sat in the corner.
Danny followed.
"Did you reconsider my offer for this evening?" Danny asked
"No, I told you, I have plans" Steve answered with a smirk.
"Plans? I don't believe you" Danny was suspicious "unless…"
"Unless what Danny?" Steve interrupted
"Is Catherine back already?" Danny needed to know what Steve had planned
"No, she isn't" Steve was careful to give Danny as little information as possible.
"Ah, an evening of sexting, perhaps?" Danny smirked
"What. Am I 12?" Steve retorted
"Well, why won't you tell me what your plans are? You wouldn't have a date would you? Because let me tell you, …" and the rant begins "…Catherine is great, and I would hate to see you throw that away because you feel like you have to get some Barry White time on your Birthday. I thought you guys had something special going on and we all like her, so don't go screwing that up" His hands were flying all over the place
Steve stood with his arms crossed and smiled as Danny lectured on the virtues of being loyal and nobel "Relax Danny, I do not have a date and I appreciate that you like Cath so much, but I am not telling you. I'm sorry Danny but its personal and I would really appreciate it if you didn't ask me again" He pleaded
"Ok. Just promise me you are not spending it alone" Danny's curiosity had now turned to concern.
"I promise that I will not be alone" He smiled.
"Hey Boss! Happy Birthday!" Kono entered Steve's office carrying a Bouquet of balloons, held together with a paperweight covered in foil paper and confetti. She placed it on his desk.
"Thank you, Kono" He walked from behind his desk and gave her a hug. "Nobody has ever gotten me balloons before, Thanks"
At that moment Chin entered carrying a plate of Brownies carefully decorated with tiny colorful M&M's. "Malia made these for you. Are you sure you don't want to join us for dinner tonight?"
"Thanks Chin, I really appreciate it, but I have other plans. Please tell Malia, we'll do it some other time" He was sincere.
"These smell so good" Danny said as they each reached for a brownie.
They sat around Steve's desk; eating and laughing, when suddenly, the phone rang.
Steve answered.
"Put the brownies down, we got a body" Steve announced.