Early evening:
Steve entered the Five-0 headquarters feeling energized with a spring in his step. They had no cases pending affording him the time to relax and enjoy his day. He started with a brisk swim, worked on the Marquis and after having lunch with Nahele, had time for a workout at the gym. Overall a productive day. As he made his way into the suite of offices, he was surprised to see the team casually gathered in his office in the midst of what appeared to be a lively discussion.
The Five- 0 team members had made themselves comfortable. Danny reclined in Steve's chair with his legs crossed on the desk. Chin and Kono leaned forward in the guest chairs while engaging with Danny. Grover and Jerry lounged on opposite ends of the couch. Danny's hands were flailing as Chin attempted to reason with him. Grover and Kono nodded their heads in disbelief of what Danny was ranting about. Jerry observed in silence. Steve couldn't hear what they were saying, and really wasn't that interested. He was still riding the high of his vigorous workout.
Danny looked up and noticed Steve approaching. He stood from behind Steve's desk and darted towards him. Steve retreated to avoid being tackled.
"Why are you all in my office?" He questioned with slight annoyance.
"Where the Hell have you been?" Danny avoided the question and shouted
Steve was puzzled "I was at the gym, why? What's the problem?" he crossed his arms
By now the rest of the team had gathered closer. "We have been calling you for over an hour. Don't you check your phone?" Danny was not pleased.
"My phone is dead and I forgot my charger. Did you guys miss me, because it's not like you are working or anything" Steve smirked at his own sarcastic remark
Grover stepped forward "We have a visitor"
Steve scanned the room with his eyes "There is no one else here" He stated as a fact
Just as Grover was about to respond, Danny nudged him to the side and stepped forward "There is a federal prisoner in our lockup"
Kono interjected "Their transport had a mechanical problem and they were forced to land at Hickam"
Chin continued "the agent in charge requested to use our facilities'
"They went over our heads and straight to the Governor for permission" Jerry concluded
Steve listened as each member spoke.
"That's not unusual. Our facility is one of the most secure on the island and if this is a high priority prisoner, I would completely understand why they chose our facility over HPDs. Do we know who the prisoner is?"
Danny placed both hands on his hips "Nope, We don't know, but maybe you.." He placed one hand on Steve's shoulder "… should go downstairs and find out"
Steve raised his eyebrows and gently pulled away from Danny's touch "Ok sure, no problem" he didn't see any issue with them helping another agency
Kono gave Danny a knowing look and whispered to him "you should tell him. This isn't funny"
Danny winked and whispered back, placing his finger over his lips "shh, it will be a surprise"
"Steve hates surprises" Kono reminded
"I know" smirked Danny
Steve made his way to the elevators and pressed the button marked with the downward facing arrow. He turned to look at his team all standing at the glass doors watching him. He knew something was going on; their suspicious actions gave them away. Swiping his ID badge, he pressed the button as the doors closed. Rocking impatiently he waited for the few seconds to pass before he had reached his destination. He carefully stepped into the hallway and proceeded towards the maximum security cell. What he saw before him stopped him in his tracks. His palms began to sweat as his breath hitched. He could feel the knots in his stomach twist as he hesitated. He felt as if the air was suddenly sucked out of the room. He squinted his eyes to get a clearer look at the sleeping figure sitting on the floor in front of the cell door. "It can't be", he thought to himself. He took a few deep breaths and quietly approached in an attempt not to startle her.
