Chapter 1:

Hawaii. The ideal vacation spot for overworked CEOs looking to cheat on their wives with an exotic beauty and fed-up New Jersey lawyers. No, I am not a CEO looking to cheat on their wife. I am the fed-up New Jersey lawyer, and I am here to visit my cousin, Danny Williams. Danny moved to this lovely island several years ago to be near his beautiful daughter Grace, after his ex-wife relocated to be with her new husband. I tried to help Danny fight it, but she had some very powerful attorney's. I did get him visitation with Grace, and that was what he really wanted.

Before he met his partner, Steve McGarrett, he would complain about the "pineapple infested" island and state that he wanted to come home to New Jersey. I just laughed it off, because I knew he'd grow to love it.

Now, it is my turn to relocate to Hawaii. For a fresh start, of course. I am not running from anyone… I swear… Okay, I may have just gotten out of a bad relationship with an another attorney at my law office. That attorney happened to be the big bosses son, so you see my predicament. When I informed Danny of my situation, he bought my plane ticket and said that I was going to come stay with him in Hawaii.

He didn't leave room for negotiation, so I was packed and ready to go by the next morning. My mom and sisters were going to pack up my apartment and send the important items, which I labeled, and do what they want with the rest. My pops dropped me off at the airport, hugging me tight and telling me that he'd handle my ex. I cried and held him tighter.

He walked me as far as he could, before pulling me into another hug. He kissed my cheek and told that I was strong enough to handle this storm. I smiled at him, through my tears, and informed him that I loved him and I was strong because of him. The security guard had to usher me away from him.

I sat on the plane and listened to a podcast about criminals.

I must have fallen asleep, because the next thing I remember was being shaken awake by a nice flight attendant, who informed me that it was time to deboard the plane. Sleepily, I grabbed my carry-on and got off the plane. It took me a minute to get my bags from the merry-go-round thing and find my way outside the airport.

It took me less time to find my cousin as he was parked in front of the entrance with a huge sign with my name on it. I grinned, yelling his name, "DANNY!"

He set the sign down and wrapped his arms around me. "Cleo!" I smiled, taking in his familiar/unfamiliar scent.

If you can't tell, Danny and I are super close. I didn't have any brother's growing up, so Danny took responsibility for me in High School. He was only a year ahead of me, but he still acted as if he was my protector. Not one of my high school boyfriends made it passed Danny, he'd make them wet themselves between 3rd period and lunch. He did allow my senior boyfriend take me to the prom before making him pee his pants.

I pulled away from Danny. "It is really great to see you." I smiled.

He reached down and grabbed my bags. "It is great to see you too, Cleo. Grace and Charlie can't wait to see ya."

After he put my bags in the trunk, we both hopped into his Mustang. Music started blaring as soon as he started the car. He panicked and turned off the radio. I looked at him and busted out laughing.

"You haven't changed, Danno. Still blaring obscure music." I giggled as he pulled away from the curb.

He glanced at me before returning his eyes to the road. "Don't judge. I don't always get to drive my own car."

I snapped my fingers. "That's right. Your hot partner, Steve, takes control when you ride together."

He glared at me. "You had to add the hot part."

I snorted and smirked at him. "He is still single, right?"

Danny's grip on the wheel tightened, turning his knuckles white. But he didn't say anything. In fact, the rest of the car ride was silent as I took in the passing scenery. When Danny put the car in park in front of his house, the door was thrown open and Grace raced out. I grinned, stepping out of the car.

She wrapped her arms around my waist as I wrapped mine around her shoulders. "Oh, Grace. I missed you so much."

She nodded against my chest. "I missed you too, Cleo." As ashe said that, I felt a little presence wrap themselves around my legs.

I glanced down and saw that Charlie had latched himself onto my leg. I smiled down at him, placing one hand on his head.

"Why is there a group hug going on? And why wasn't I invited?" A new, slightly sexy, voice asked from the doorway of Danny's home. I pulled away from the kids and saw a tall, dark-haired man leaning against the door frame.

"Steve, this is Cleo. She is my cousin, from Jersey." Danny answered, pulling my bags from the trunk.

I pulled away from the kids completely, allowing Charlie to grip my hand. "It is nice to finally meet you, Steve. Danny has told me all about you." I winked at him.

He chuckled. "Good things, I hope."

Danny rolled his eyes. "Never, Steve. I never say anything good about you."