"Commander, if you were already getting cold feet a couple of hours after you proposed, you could've just told me you'd changed your mind," Callie teased from the door of the hospital room. "You didn't have to go off and do all this to get out of marrying me."

"Are you serious?" Steve, groggy from the anesthesia and pain medication, teased back. "Damn. Got myself shot for nothing."

Callie walked to the bed and gently kissed him. "You scared me."

"Mmm. I'm sorry. Can I have another one of those?"

She grinned and kissed him again.

"Not how I pictured tonight," he said, grimacing as he shifted on the bed.

"No," Callie agreed. "But it could have been a lot worse. I'm just glad you're going to be okay. And until you're well, you should probably have a live-in nurse." She kissed him again.

"Oh yeah? I thought you were a doctor."

"Mm. I think playing nurse would be more fun." Another kiss.

"Getting shot may not be so bad after all."

"It may have some advantages." Callie paused, turning serious. "I really am glad you're okay. I wouldn't know what to do without you."

She hugged him as tight as his injuries allowed, thanking God for sparing him once more.

Callie sat by the bed and rubbed the back of Steve's hand for a while longer.

"I guess I need to stop being selfish and tell the others they can come see you," she said. "Danny's probably about to have a duck fit out there right now."

They both smiled, knowing she was right, and she left the room to get Steve's team.

"You are a trouble magnet!" Danny exclaimed as he walked into the hospital room. "I mean, really! Who goes off and gets themselves shot on the same day they get engaged! And the bust was already over!"

Steve chuckled lightly, wincing and clutching at his abdomen as he did. "Hey, Danno,"

Danny grinned and leaned down to hug Steve. "It's good to see you, partner." He shook his head. "I'm sorry, man. We were the ones who called the all clear. I don't know how we missed him."

Steve grabbed at Danny's hand and clutched it in his fist. "Don't do that. Nothing to be sorry for." He closed his eyes.

"How are you feeling?" Danny asked quietly.

"Tired," Steve admitted.

"Is it okay for the others to speak to you right quick? Then we'll let you rest."

"Sure."

Danny stepped to the door and motioned to the others.

Kono, Chin, Lou, and Jerry came in quietly.

"Hey, boss," Kono said softly, smiling and kissing his forehead. "You okay?"

"I will be," Steve smiled.

"Brah," Chin patted Steve's good shoulder. "I'm sorry. That was our fault."

"Already told Danny—nothing to be sorry for."

"Still. I hate that it happened."

Steve was fighting to stay awake, but his eyes were fluttering closed. "'M sorry," he mumbled. "'M tired."

"Not a problem, Steve. We're going to let you rest now," Lou said.

"We'll see you tomorrow, Commander," Jerry said, patting Steve's arm.

"O-kay," Steve whispered, his breathing already evening out.

Smiling, the group went into the hall so they wouldn't disturb their sleeping leader.

Danny hung back, a few steps away from the group, not knowing exactly what his role should be. In the past, he'd always stayed if Steve was in the hospital. Now that Callie was in the picture, though, he didn't know what to do. He didn't want to leave, but he didn't want to overstep either. It was a strange feeling for the detective.

"Tell us what to do to help. What can we do for you, Callie?" Lou asked.

Callie bit her lip in thought. "Um…I guess we'll both need clothes, if someone wouldn't mind getting those for us?"

"I would be happy to do that. Do you have stuff at Steve's, or should I go to your apartment?"

"Thank you, Kono. I have a bag there. It's in his bedroom."

"Okay. I'll grab all the necessities."

"Oh, gosh!" Callie exclaimed. "Beau! What should I do about him?"

"I'll take care of Beau," Jerry volunteered. "Would you like me to take him home with me or stay with him at Steve's?"

"Oh, Jerry, that's so sweet of you," Callie smiled. She thought for a minute. "Would it be too much trouble to ask you to stay there? He knows the rules there, and he's still a little mischievous. I don't want him to chew anything at your apartment."

"No, of course not," Jerry said. "I'd be happy to."

"Do you know where everything is?" Jerry nodded. "Please make yourself at home."

"I'll be back in just a little bit with your clothes. I'm sure you want to change into something more comfortable," Kono said as the group made their way to the elevator. "I'll see you soon, okay?" She hugged Callie.

"Hey, Chin?" Callie asked, looking at Danny and giving him a smile. "Will you do one more small favor for me?"

"You name it."

"Will you swing by Danny's and get some clothes for him, too?"

The team grinned, understanding Callie's meaning.

"You bet I will."

"Thank you, Callie," Danny said, wrapping her in a bear hug.