Disclaimer: I do not own anything Hawaii 5.0 that is all CBS and whatever is not in the show I made up so yeah.
Authors Note: Hi guys! Don't worry I am still working on 'Making It Count' but I thought it was finally time for current Lia and Steve to make their debut. This first story is set during season 1. Small tidbits I thought would fit Lia with a bit of scenarios changing. Seeing as I ended up loving Catherine in the show and was devastated when she left she will be apart of this series! Just not in any romantic situations with Steve. That being said. I hope you all enjoy it.
I won't be posting anymore though for the next week! Leaving for the Bahamas tomorrow and I plan on sun, sand, tropical drinks, and sleeping. Love all yo faces! See you in a week!
Pilot
The sun was high and the wind was cool as she walked along the beaches mid day. It was a very relaxing, something Lia needed incredibly. Burying John McGarrett had been a tough one. How many more important persons could she lose in one lifetime? She thought. Life had a funny way of dealing you cards didn't it. So today she made the most of what she could. She smiled as she watched her companion jump and splash around in the water. She picked up a tennis ball and tossed it, the dog ahead of her bolting and splashing.
"Nice one Pua!" The dog came running towards her and she knelt to give him a good scratch. "Whose the best dog. Hmm. That's right. What a good boy" She looked at his growing face and saw the small strands of grey whiskers. He was only 6 but it gave him a kind of charm she adored.
Her phone began to buzz and she reached for it and checked the message, then smiled. She pressed the screen and sent a message back. Taking her leash from the back jean pocket she clipped it on to her friend.
"Ok Kapuas. We need to go. Daddy is home."
The dog let out a happy woof and they walked back from the beach to her car together.
Steve McGarrett walked through his fathers house. The crime tape had been taken down by his new partner. What an emotional day this had been. Now he was in the garage when he heard a door open from the front. A small pitter patter of paws on hard floors made him smile. He shut the tool box and made his way to meet the visitors.
"Hello my little Pua." He whispered, the dog approached quietly and enjoyed the touch of his person. "Where's mom? Hmm?" He whispered. The dog left his side and walked him toward the kitchen where Lia was leaning her back against the bar. Elbows resting next to two empty beer bottles which her gaze went to.
"You tell me to try and relax, but when I come back to what I though was an active crime scene only to find empty beer bottles. Two to be exact. Should I be worried?" She teased. Steve smiled and walked over. He reached her quickly and gave a kiss to her sun kissed cheek. She turned her head into him and let out a relaxed breath. He kissed the side of her head and moved closer.
"Never," He promised and took her by the chin to turn her head for her attention to him. He kissed her and she brought her hand to hold his cheek. When he pulled back she kept him close and searched his eyes.
"Talk to me," She whispered hurt clouding his vision. He closed his eyes and looked away.
"I feel like I have to keep going. keep pushing but my team. My partner can't stop talking. I have a cop with problems with the force. And a rookie barely about to leave the academy."
Lia only laughed, "And? Come on Steve? What? You wouldn't have picked them if they weren't the group for you"
He let out a frustrated groan, "It's just-" She squeezed this hand in reassurance, he let out a deep breath, "We are so close Lia. So close to finding him and taking him out-"
His phone went off. He looked at it and shook his head. "i gotta go."
She nodded in understanding, "Do what you have to do. I'll be waiting."
Steve was thankful for that.
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He grabbed his stomach as he was kicked to the ground by Hesse. Who stood over him smiling and taunting him.
"You know up until the end he never even put up a fight." The maniac laughed, "It took barely nothing to take out the almighty John McGarrett."
Steve spit out blood and looked up at the man who killed his father, "I'm going to kill you."
"I don't think so Commander, besides, I've barely begun. I think I might take a trip to the Big Island. Maybe see if a certain geologist can help me with some research. You know it can be dangerous by those volcanoes. Accidents tend happen when one leaves their loved ones unaccompanied.."
Steve yelled out in a fit of rage and tackled Hesse to the ground. Hesse got out another good punched and rolled away from Steve making his escape up and around the stairs behind them onto the crates. Steve was up in a instant and was out for blood.
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Rushing through doors of the emergency room she all but slid to stop in front of the receptionist.
"I'm Lia Reynolds," She said quickly, "I got a call about a Steve McGarrett. Gunshot wound. I received a call."
"Lia!"
At the sound of her name she turned and saw Chin Ho Kelly standing at the foot of a doorway. Pushing away she thanked the nurse and jogged towards her friend.
"How is he?" She questioned. Chin shook his head and raised a hand to calm her.
"He's fine. a little bruised up but he will be released once the doctor gets his papers cleared."
She threw her bag over her shoulder and let out a frustrated huff, "I'm going to kill him"
Chin laughed, "You can tell him that when you get inside."
She walked through the doors and Steve was sitting up on the bed. The doctor handing him what could only be his discharge papers. She shook her head looking at him. Arm in a sling, head wrapped in a bandage. As soon as he saw Lia he put his hands up in defense.
"Babe, it honestly wasn't my fault."
She walked inside and crossed her arms, "You can explain it all to me in the car. Thank you for everything.. Doctor?.."
"Doctor Lee." He held his hand out for Lia to shake, "And he will be fine. I prescribed a round of antibiotics and pain meds if he sees fit."
She nodded and took the prescription papers. "Thank you, I'll make sure he takes it."
The doctor smiled, "Somehow I believe that. Have a good night Commander. Try not to get shot anytime soon."
Steve just smiled, "No Promises."
Bidding farewell to Chin, Steve and Lia walked together towards her car.
She was silent the entire drive home with was not normal for her at all. He could tell she had been crying when she arrived at the hospital. They arrived at his fathers house and she pulled into the drive. She took the keys out the ignition and in a flash was heading towards the door. Steve followed suit. As soon as he shut the door behind him he waited for her to speak but still. Nothing. Pua came over and gave him a gentle rub to his thigh. Knowing he was injured and sensing something was wrong.
"What's happening with momma? How's her day been?"
The dog frowned and licked his hand, "Yeah. It was that kind of day wasn't it."
Walking through the house he found her washing the dishes. It was 11 at night.
"You seem stressed." He spoke into the silent room.
She scrubbed harder on a plate, "We buried your father yesterday. Today you got shot and almost killed. It's 11pm on a Wednesday night so yes Commander McGarrett, you would be correct in assuming that I am stressed."
Her tone was a bit off putting.
"I'm sorry," He laughed, "Are you really mad at me? Yeah. I got shot. But I didn't ask to get shot."
She dropped the plate in the sink and shook her head looking out the window, "No but you chose to play GI Joe and gallivant across the harbor after a maniac who has never been shy about wanting you dead."
Steve's jaw clenched and he stepped forward, "He killed my father Lia. There was no chance in hell I was just going to-"
She held up a hand to stop him, "Steve I am the last person you have to explain that too. It's just." She turned her whole body to face him, "This was personal on a whole new level. It scared me."
He thought about his conversation with Hesse at the shipyard and could only agree, "I know, but it's over. He's dead. Coast Guard fishing out his body right now."
She nodded. Drying her hands she reached for an envelope behind him and handed him the top sheet.
"Then I guess you can see this. Before you ask, yes it's permanent. Until needed otherwise." He took it from her to read. Skimming it he suddenly looked at her with disbelief.
"Transfer? Lia what-"
"I know it's not much." She interrupted. "But the research center here on the Island has been begging me to take some time and refresh their training. Get new equipment and so forth. As well as the Harbor Base asking me to stay on as a civilian specialist. I mean...I've never had a reason to stay longer. But with the task force and everything going on." She sighed, "Not saying I wont have to head across to the parks once in a while but least for the time being I'm here. With you. If you are staying then so am I."
He just gave her a sad smile and kissed her again. "Thank you. You didn't have to do this."
She shrugged, "I did. He was your father. He was a good man. I loved him. And most importantly I love you. Besides. I think it's time we found some roots."
He looked at the paper again and still could not believe it, "You are an amazing woman. Come on, let's get to bed."He wrapped his good arm around her shoulders and lead her out towards the living room heading toward the bedroom. "Tomorrow you can come by and meet the rest of the team."
She agreed, "Detective Williams sounds like a ball buster. And I have always wanted to meet Kono, Chin speaks so highly of her."
"She's got a good head on her shoulder I will give her that. I always forget you and Chin know each other. Man's a good cop. Hate seeing him labeled an outcast."
She frowned as they walked into the bedroom, "Your dad was devastated when he got blacklisted. Chin's an honest man. I never believed what they had said. I'm glad you are able to give him this second chance."
They were dressed and ready for bed 10 minutes later. Lia tucked in on his side and feeling finally at peace.
"This is good right. Us. This feels right."
He kissed her head and nodded, "It feels like home."
It might not have been perfect, but it was a start.
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He walked through the busy doors of their new offices. They were located at the Palace and the Governor had giving them a beautiful space. He saw Danny setting up his own things. Reaching into his pocket he pulled out a card and put it on his partners desk. Danny reached and was confused.
"What uh, what is this?"
Steve stopped and turned around, "Three nights at the Kahala Hotel." He could read Danny's face, "Look I know you are going to say no."
Danny smiled, "You're right I am going to say no. What is it with you and my living arrangements?"
Steve stood his ground, "Gracie's coming over this weekend right?" Danny nodded, "So, well I heard this place has a pool. Lia knows the excursion coordinator so you can go swimming with dolphins."
"Oh. So the complication has a name" Danny interrupted. Steve blindly ignored.
"Just take it."
He went to walk away when he was stopped.
"Steve?" Danny called. Steve turned around. Danny looked him up and down.
"You uh, you look really bad." Steve smiled.
Danny raised the card, "Thank you."
Steve walked into the lobby with Danny following close behind him. They sat down at the table and Chin join in. Kono was last to arrive.
"Hey!" She said sitting down with a pizza, "You said there was going to be beer!"
Steve nodded, "And I wasn't lying"
The door opened and Lia came through holding a bag in her hand. She walked through in amazement at the construction before coming into the lobby where everyone was settled.
"This is technically prostitution guys. I mean, giving yourself to the Governor and she hands you a freaking office" She sat the bag on the table and revealed the beer. She smiled as everybody.
"A gift from me. For Steve's new team. May the odds be ever in your favor."
Danny stood up from his seat and wiped his mouth with a napkin. "So this is the complication," He whispered towards Steve before extending his hand. "Detective Danny Williams. Steve never mentioned about beautiful you were." Lia smiled.
"Steve you can keep this one. I'm Doctor Lia Reynolds. And it's not really that complicated. He wants to get married. I keep saying no."
Steve groaned, "And here we go."
Kono stood up and embraced her new friend, "The appeal sure is nice though, rock hard abs aren't a bad compromise. Come here Lia! It's so finally nice to meet you!"
Lia welcomed the embraced and squeezed back tight, "I feel like we already have! Chin speaks so highly of you."
Kong pulled back laughing. "All lies I'm sure!"
Lia turned to Chin and embraced him as well, "Pehea `o Hoaloha"
Chin held her for a moment before whispering, "I'm doing fine. Thank you." She smiled and hugged him again.
"It's so good to see you. I'm sorry we didn't get to catch up last night. Tending to the wounded had me otherwise occupied."
He couldn't help but laugh, "Well seeing as your boyfriend has given me a job I guess that gets to change."
She patted his shoulder, "He does good sometimes."
Steve snorted and took a slice of pizza, "Maybe want to get a room?" Lia rolled her eyes.
"Then he opens his mouth."
The team comfortably with each other and just relaxed. Steve looked up and caught Lia's eye. He winked a took a sip of his beer. This wasn't perfect. But he was right about what he said last night. For the first time in a long time, it felt like home.