Crossing the Line

Chapter one- planning a raid

"Right settle down everyone", Steve Mc Garrett requested as he came to stand behind his desk. His office was packed with both 5-0 and HPD officers all eager to hear about the operation that would finally take down a thorn in the side of both law agencies. "Tomorrow gentlemen is D Day, the day the informant tells us Jackson Morrissey and several of his men plan to collect thousand of dollars worth of drugs." We can't let him succeed and flood the market with his poison". One of his former runners Harley Jake was caught in possession of drugs just weeks ago. Rather than face a long jail sentence he's gone for a deal a reduced sentence in return for ratting on Morrissey's latest plans."

Steve's eyes swept the room his gaze intense. "Our operation will go forward without a hitch and by this time tomorrow Morrissey will finally be in custody."

The others in the room hung onto Mc Garretts every word. It would not be wise to fail the 5-0 boss.

HPD and 5-0 had worked together for months on this case with a lot of hours of overtime put in by each side.

It had given the 5-0 team an opportunity to work closely with several members of HPD. This was something Danny in particular had enjoyed.

He'd made two new friends through the case and looked forward to spending time with them both outside of work hours.

His eyes sought out the two young patrolmen who finally looked relaxed in Steve's office. He remembered their first visit with a small smile.

"Danny", Sgt Duke Lukela entered the 5-0 office, "I brought you some extra manpower for the Morrissey case". Duke indicated the two young patrolmen who were wide eyed taking in the 5-0 HQ. He watched their gaze scan the offices before falling on the closed door of Steve Mc Garrett. Suddenly the two looked like frightened rabbits who'd just seen a wolf.

Danny could remember his first visit to 5-0 and having similar feelings of terror when thinking about Mc Garrett. He'd taken advantage of his short stature and hidden behind other recruits when they'd been finally introduced to the 5-0 boss. Steve had a way of seeking things and out and even though he thought himself invisible those grey eyes had picked him out. "You" ,his colleagues all jumped as Steve Mc Garrett had spoken all hoping he wasn't talking to them. 'Yes, you the short curly haired officer". His colleagues heads had all turned toward him. "I have a question for you young man". He'd thought briefly of getting a shovel and digging himself a large hole right in Mc Garrett's office. But as a police officer he was going to face some scary things so he better start getting used to fear. Hence he'd looked the 5-0 boss right in the eye and with a steady voice that had hidden his inner fears answered, "yes sir".

He'd been pleasantly surprised at being able to answer the 5-0 boss's question and even more surprised when months later he got to work with the 5-0 team for the first time. Of course he'd never thought he'd been standing here now himself a member of the team at only 28 years of age.

Edwards and Drake were only just a little younger than he was and regarded him with a sense of almost awe.

"Right lets go over things again", Steve's voice snapped him back to the office. "Here's the layout of the abandoned warehouse where these drugs are apparently being hidden." Steve pointed to the picture on his blackboard . The old building had several floors that had originally stored all sorts of merchandise and offices. Luckily their informant had been specific about the location of the drugs and they were dealing with only one floor of the building. "Notice there are two main rooms, here and here.", Steve told them." Our source tells us the drugs are hidden in this room", Steve pointed at the first room.

Therefore there is no reason for anyone to be in the other room. There are two main exits, one through the first room and the second out through the far room and down the fire escape. Since this building is scheduled for demolition access out the far room might be hazardous. Therefore we think Jackson and his men will have to come and go through the main entrance" We have discretely taken measures to limit the escape routes by getting the demolition team to jam doors on the fire escape."

Now myself my team and a few HPD officers will storm this main room once Morrissey is present with the drugs. We will have officers at the other exits just in case. Now Morrissey is not known for using weapons however all precautions will be taken. Nobody though is to shoot Morrissey unless fired upon and then I'd still prefer a non fatal shot. This man can answer a lot of questions for us. If we catch him red handed then he may bargain for a lesser sentence with information. He'll still go down for a sizable portion of the rest of his life but his information may enable us to take down others." Steve then outlined everyone's tasks and called the meeting to a end, "everyone get a good rest tonight", he told them.

Danny noticed the Drake and Edwards eyeing each other. They'd helped a lot with information but had not been given a major role in the arrest.

Both were just posted outside the fire escape in case Morrissey did try that exit. Danny didn't blame them for wanting in on the excitement of the arrest.

Still both were regarded as junior officers and were just being used as back ups.

"Danno stay will you" Steve called out to him as he went to follow behind the others. He suppressed his sigh, now he got the choice job of hashing over things with Steve. Kono and Chin cast him a look of sympathy as they went home to their warm beds.

"Well what do you think Danno", Steve invited . "It'll be good to finally get the drop on Morrissey but I have been wondering if all of this is just a little bit too easy", Danny stated honestly. Steve sighed, "I know what you mean Danno. We've been trying for years to get ahead of Morrissey's game and now suddenly this opportunity seems to have landed on the plate for us. "

"Jake didn't need to rat on him", Danno told Steve, after all he wasn't going down for that many years. It seems hardly worth it for the grief he's going to get for being an informant." 'Yes. He gets a big target on his back and being in prison won't necessarily guarantee his safety", Steve mused. "Do you think it's some type of set up", Danny bit his lip worriedly," key members of 5-0 and HPD in the same place at the same time. "That thought had occurred to me Danno", Steve acknowledged.

"But we also have to consider this information is accurate and Jake's reasons more complex". I can't afford to pass up the opportunity to get this guy. " Steve's eyes sparked with a type of intensity that made Danny almost breathless. "Still be on your guard tomorrow Danno, I want everyone out of this in one piece."