A Chance Encounter

Chapter 1

Danny couldn't believe his luck, three days off, visits the most beautiful island for hiking, Kauii, meets a beautiful woman who enjoys hiking and surfing as much as he does and as they're exiting the plane talking about where to meet for dinner that night; the police stop them. It seems she's wanted for questioning by the police. Of course, she says she's innocent, one big mistake; Danny shows her his badge and she grows pale then begins laughing. Guess she can't believe her luck either.

As he enters the room for role call and assignments the next night, everyone looks at him. "Good job, Danny." "She's one good looking woman, bruddah." "What kind of game was she playing?" Laughter breaks out; Danny can't help but laugh too.

Captain Dann enters the room and the laughter quickly ends. He begins handing out assignments: "Danny and Yoshi, you'll be in civilian clothes tonight - you're going to play tourist in the Waikiki area. There have been reports of tourists being hassled. See what's going on and report back, understand?"

"Yes sir"

After handing out the rest of the assignments Captain Dann turns to Danny, "Hope you had a restful three days, Danny." He laughs and the rest of the police officers do the same, slapping Danny on the back. Danny just shakes his head and laughs.

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As Danny and Yoshi enter their car, Yoshi begins laughing again; "She is one good looking woman, Danny, can't believe your luck. I know you can talk, bra, but you really had your work cut out to get out of that mess."

"It would have been a lot worst except Steve McGarrett was on the same flight and vouched for me and Tommy Hattero, you remember him, was there also."

"McGarrett knows you?"

"Sort of, Kono works for him and recommended me for a couple of assignments; sharp shooting and running backgrounds on people."

"Maybe you can get permanently assigned to the unit. Now that would be a sweet thing for you, but not for me. Kathy wouldn't like it too many long hours; wants me to spend more time with her and the kids."

"Yeah, Kono tells me the days are long, so far he likes it. Don't think McGarrett will ask me to join, already has a full staff."

"If he did, would you take the assignment?"

"Yeah, it would be interesting working for him."

"Heard he's hell to work for, expects everyone to be dedicated as he is."

Parking the car, they begin the long night moving among the tourist and locals, trying to keep ears and eyes open.

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Danny never expected to see Meihle again, but there she was standing on the corner. No, that can't be her, he thought, but as he got closer it was her. He strolled up to her very casually.

"Meihle, how are you? I didn't expect to see you so soon, considering the circumstances of our last encounter."

"Danny, listen I'm working. Let's get together soon." She starts to turn her back on him; Danny gently places his hand on her elbow. "No let's talk now."

"Listen Danny, I can't explain now what I'm doing here…..."

Suddenly a man in a very loud Hawaiian shirt steps up to them, "Can I help? Is the young man bothering you, young lady?"

Danny recognizes McGarrett, "I was just seeing if she would like to join me for a drink at Sally's. She doesn't need your help, all she has to say is yes, be glad to talk about our time together in Kauii."

"Danny, I'll meet you there in half an hour, okay?"

"See you there, Meihle. Will you be bringing your friend (nodding towards McGarrett?"

"That will be up to him."

Later at Sally's Bar - "Hi Danny, I really didn't expect to see you so soon and especially not while I was working."

"Working, just what is your job?"

Meihle pulls out her badge. "I work for the San Francesco Police Department Vice Squad, been following up on a case I started there."

"Ah and Mr. McGarrett was helping with his unit. Sorry, I didn't know, could have ruined your plans."

"You didn't; in fact, you made my cover very believable." A few seconds passed, "I really do hope we can get together when I'm finished with this case. Maybe you can continue my instruction on how to surf."

Before Danny could answer her, McGarrett joins their table. "Mind if I join you?"

Not waiting for an invitation McGarrett sits down.

"Seeing that you know Meihle and she explained she's following up on a case it might be best to keep your distance from her at this point."

"I don't know Steve; I was thinking Danny could help."

"And how would he help?"

"As the perfect victim, he's young, fairly good looking," looking at Danny and smiling, "He was trying to pick me up, remember?"

Steve glances at Danny, "Yes, it might work for you."

Danny sits quietly listening and watching them talking about him as if he wasn't there, "Don't I get anything to say about it and I'm certain Captain Dann would like to have a say."

"Don't worry about Captain Dann." Steve stares at Danno for a moment, "Yes, the more I think about it he might be perfect. It could get dangerous Danno. So far, well let me restate that, as far as we know they haven't killed anyone, but their violence has escalated. That's why Meihle came to Hawaii. Their last victim is still in the hospital."

"Just what do they do?"

Miehla starts to explain, "It starts off as simple blackmail. The victim, always married, is found in an embarrassing situation. The last victim refused to pay, said he was going to the police and take his chances with his wife. Well, he ended up in the hospital in bad shape."

"How did you get involved with them?"

"We've been tracking them for several months, we had several complaints, but when it came time to arrest them, the victims backed out, refused to testify. When we got word that they were moving their operation to Hawaii, I just happened to have a sit next to one of them on the plane. After a couple of drinks and my horrible life story, they told me they might be able to use me in their business."

"You pick out the victim and get him in a compromising position. Of course there are pictures to back it up. How far do you plan on going?" Danny asks.

"That's why I'm picking the victim.