******* Please be forewarned that this story includes the emotional abuse of children but it is NOT a death-fic ********

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I hope you enjoy

When the call came in, the first thing that crossed his mind was Danny and Gracie, the two people he loved most in this world. This was going to be a tough case for all of them but honestly he didn't know if Danny would be up to it. Taking a deep breath he stepped from his office and motioned for the others to join him at the computer.

Kono asked, "What's up boss? Did we catch a case?"
Steve ran a hand across his face, "Yeah..."
The three looked at their boss and after several seconds of silence Danny asked, "So are you going to clue us in partner?"

"We have a kidnapping, two children, five-year old boy Colton Davis and his three-year sister Lilly"
Chin inquired, "Two children kidnapped together? That's very unusual"
Steve nodded, "Yes it is. We need to get over to the family home. HPD is already there, are you all ready?"
They all nodded and moments later as the silver Camero raced down the Pali Highway, Steve glanced over at Danny "Are you going to be okay with this partner?"

"I'll be fine Steve. Did Duke tell you anything about the family?"
"The Father wasn't home. Apparently, the Mother was in the back yard with the children and she went inside to get them something to drink. When she returned minutes later, the kids were gone"

"Are they a wealthy family?"
Steve shook his head, "No...he's a mechanic and she's a housewife"
Danny closed his eyes, "Shit..."
"Yeah, I know. If this isn't a kidnapping for ransom, who took these kids?"
Danny added solemnly, "And why did they take them?"

When they arrived at the home, their worst fears were confirmed.
The home was small, and very run down. It was clear that the family had very little income and that would have been obvious to the kidnappers as well.

Chin and Kono pulled up behind the Camero and the four made their way inside. The home was sparsely furnished and very clean. Toys littered the corner of the living room, signs of the two missing youngsters. The parents were sitting on the couch, the coffee table in front of them covered with coloring books and crayons. The young blonde woman was clearly distraught and her husband was holding her close, trying to comfort her.

Duke spotted the team and moved to greet them.
Steve said softly, "What do we have Duke?"
"Just what I've already told you Steve. Their names are Brock and Jenny Davis. Brock arrived just a few minutes ago"
Steve asked, "What time were they reported missing?"
"Eleven thirty"
"That was two hours ago. What took him so long to get here?"
"He said he ran an errand and went to grab lunch and that he forgot his phone at the shop"
Chin then said, "He looks pretty calm"
Duke replied, "She's a wreck. He's staying calm for her"
Danny lifted a hand and said softly, "What is it Steve? What are you thinking?"
"I don't know...something's not right"

Danny nodded, "Keep an open mind buddy, we don't know anything yet"
They all moved into living room to talk to the young parents.

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Steve extended his hand and as Brock started to stand, he motioned to him "No Mr. Davis, sit please"
"Please call me Brock, sir...this is my wife Jenny"
As they shook hands, Steve introduced himself and his team.
Brock's voice shook nervously as he asked, "Please find our children Commander McGarrett"
"We'll do everything we can, I promise you. We need to ask a lot of questions"
Brock nodded, "Of course"
Steve watched their body language carefully as he began, "Jenny, tell me what happened"

Through her sobs the young Mother told them all what had happened, "We were in the back yard and the kids were playing in the sandbox together. Colton was building a sandcastle for Lilly...oh my God...who took my babies?"

Brock squeezed her hand tightly and rubbed her forearm, "You're doing great sweetheart"
"Colton was thirsty and I asked him if he could wait until lunchtime but he couldn't...oh God Brock, I was only inside for a couple of minutes...I'm so sorry"

His voice shook as he spoke soothingly to his wife, "It's not your fault sweetheart"
Jenny continued to sob, "Of course it's my fault, I left them alone...I should never have left them alone, not even for a minute"

Steve spoke softly, "Jenny, someone must have been watching your house. Do you remember seeing anyone parked nearby, or walking nearby?"

Her hand was shaking as she brought it to her mouth, "No, no I didn't notice anything unusual"
Steve nodded, "Okay...can either of you tell us, do you have any enemies that you can think of?"
Brock shook his head, "Someone who hates me enough to take my kids?"
Chin then spoke, "Brock anyone who has beef against you could be behind this...anyone"
Jenny said softly, "David"
Brock replied, "He would never do this Jen"
Steve held out his hands, "David? David who?"
"No...no, Jen no"
Steve sat on the edge of the coffee table bringing him to eye level with the young parents.
"Brock you need to tell us everything. Even if you feel David, or anyone else wouldn't do this….you just never know and we need to look into all possible leads"
Brock shook his head and ran a hand across his face as he continued, ""David Hicks...he's the cousin of my best friend Eric Seavers. I met David and his girlfriend through at a party at Eric's place two years ago. David had lived in Florida and they had only seen each other a few times growing up…...and then he moved to Oahu"

As he hesitated briefly, Jenny prompted him, "Tell them everything Brock"
He sighed, "David started hanging around more and I'm ashamed to say it but, I had an affair with his wife"
Steve glanced at Jenny, noting her jaw tense as her husband verbally acknowledged his discretion. After several seconds of awkward silence, Steve asked, "How long did the affair go on"
"Four months"
"Did you end it or did she?"
"I did…..the guilt was destroying me. I love Jenny and my kids with all my heart and thankfully, she gave me a second chance" Tears dampened his cheeks as he added softly, " I couldn't live without her and our kids….they're my world"

Steve's voice was low as he said, "I take it that David didn't take the news well?"
"No, not at all. They broke up and then he attacked me outside of a bar a couple of weeks later. He hit me with a bat, breaking my arm and fracturing my skull"
Steve nodded, "I'm sorry about that Brock. Did you press charges?"
"No…Eric has been like a brother to me since we were ten years old. I fucked up big time and I didn't want to endanger his relationship with his cousin any more than I already had. I looked at it as my punishment"
Danny then inquired, "So what about his wife?"
Brock chuckled, "Now that's one crazy chick dude….."
Steve asked, "Do you have an address on either of them?"
"No, but I'm sure I can get them from Eric"
"How has your relationship been with Eric since the affair?"
"It was strained for a while, but the last few months we've been good again"
Jenny added, "Eric is Colton's God Father…. he's a wonderful man Commander, he would never hurt the children"

Steve reached out and touched her hand, patting it gently "Good…..so is there anyone else you can think of that could have reason to hurt you?"

They both shook their heads and their attention turned to the door as Jenny's parents and sister arrived. As the family comforted each other, the 5-0 team moved off to the side.

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Steve ran a hand across his face and spoke quietly to his team, "What do you guys think?"
Chin replied first, "This has to be someone they know, it can't be for ransom"
Danny held up his hand, "We don't know that for sure guys"
Steve added, "Danny, look at this place. These kids have nothing, I think Chin's right"
Danny nodded, "Okay fair enough...so how do you want to handle things?"
"Let's get the name of David's ex-wife and then Chin and Kono, I'd like you to follow up with those two while Danny and I continue here. We have to find these kids fast...you all know the statistics on kidnappings"

HPD was completing a search of the property and they had set up tracing equipment on the phone. Steve then introduced himself and his team to Jenny's parents while Brock called Eric, obtaining the information the team needed to investigate David and his ex-wife, Marina Varro.

After Chin and Kono left, Steve and Danny pulled Brock off to the side.
Steve then asked, "Brock, I was told it took a while for Jenny and the HPD to locate you after the kidnapping, can you tell me where you were?"

Brock instantly became defensive, "What in the hell are you saying? Do you think I had something to do with this?"
Steve held out his hands in an attempt to maintain calm, "Brock, listen to me. These are your kids and I understand that, but as I told you a little while ago, we need to look at every possible scenario and eliminate any and ALL suspects"

Danny added, "Hey kid, I'm a Dad too…and I've been through this before…..we're on your side here"
Steve glanced at his partner, surprised that Danny had made reference to Gracie's kidnapping. Brock said softly, "Your kids were kidnapped?"
Danny nodded, "My daughter was, yes…..and we got her back. You have to stay positive and you have to help us. We're trained to look for suspicious behavior and like Steve said, we're on your side here and we want to bring your babies home safely"

Tears streaked down the man's face as he said, "I'm working on an old car and on my lunch breaks I run to junk yards and search for parts. I forgot my cell phone at the shop today. I called Jen as soon as I got back to the shop and I feel horrible that I wasn't here for her sooner"

Steve reached out and touched Brock's arm, "You're here now and that's all that matters. Can you tell me where you went today? The names of the junkyards?"

"Yeah, Shorty's, and Rock Valley Rummage. I stop at both of them a couple of times a week, they know me"
Steve grinned, "Okay good. Have you thought of anyone else who could have done this?"
Brock hesitated and Steve asked, "Come on Brock, who?"
Brock replied nervously, "Can we go outside?"
After telling Jenny he would be right back, he led the detectives out into the back yard.

"I don't want Jenny to know about this but I've been using"
Steve closed his eyes and asked, "What are you on?"
"Meth…. I got hooked on the shit shortly after breaking off the affair with Marina. Nine months ago I went through re-hab including thirty days in-patient. Jenny has stuck by me, but if she finds out I'm using again….she'll leave me"

"We'll do our best to keep this from her, but we can't make any promises. This isn't about you and Jenny...…this is about your kids"
"I know that…..and I understand"
"So who's your supplier?"
"Martin Iaquinto….I thought he was small time but I recently fell behind on my payments and he's been threatening me"
Danny asked, "How much do you owe him?"
"Three grand. It might not seem like a lot, but it is to me. I just don't have that kind of cash"
Steve inquired, "You say he's threatened you….what did he say?"
"He's threatened to beat me up. He gave me until next Friday to come up with the money but I told him that wasn't enough time"
"When did you talk to him last?"
"Two days ago"
"We need his address. We'll go pay him a visit"
After obtaining the info, Steve and Danno left the home leaving Duke in charge of the scene.

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Across town in a locked room with a single light bulb hanging from the ceiling, Colton and Lilly sat on a mattress watching cartoons on a small black and white television.
Colton handed his sister a twinkie and a juice box and the little girl asked, "How long do we have to stay here Colton, I'm scared..."
Smiling at her he said sweetly, "I don't know Lilly, but don't be scared. Daddy will come get us soon"

******* SO, here's the start? What do you think? Any interest? ********