Note: I have had this story rolling around in my head and I had to put it on paper. It is an AU of Hawaii Five 0 2010 Shane Neil is the only character that is mine.
Shane looked down at his face and wondered if he was going to be able to handle all the questions that were going to be asked about his past. He had barley told Steve everything that had went on with his mom and Lee. Mostly all he wanted was to be normal kid. Living with Steve was as close to normal he has ever had. Steve was strict and was always ordering him around making sure he didn't get into trouble but deep down he actually liked it, although he would never let Steve let on to that.
Steve looked at his watch again and then looked up the stairs and sighed. The social worker would be here soon. He was not sure how Shane was going to handle any questions about his past knowing all the abuse the boy had suffered was hard but he knew it was even harder for Shane who was unable mentally to open up about the abuse it was a struggle to get him to go to the psychiatrist and all the kid did was sit there and not say a word. Knowing that it was not good for the kid to keep it all it there was nothing he could to but be there when he was ready to talk the psychiatrist said Shane was like a war veteran suffering from PTSD which broke his heart that a 12 year old boy had suffered as much as a veteran of war. Steve but all the million thoughts out of his head as he climbed the stairs to go make sure Shane was ready.
"Shane", Steve said as he knocked lightly
"Yeah", Shane replied softly sitting up.
Steve opened the door slightly and leaned against the door jam "I think this social worker is late"
Shane smiled "Cool to hell with her and lets go get a pizza".
Steve lifted an eyebrow which after a month with the ex-navy seal he knew that face was warning sign number one.
"Sorry", Shane said with his head down.
Steve shook his head pushed off the door jam to sit next to the boy. "This is important you know that right"
"Yeah I just don't see why I need all this shit I like it here why can't they just leave me alone", Shane said getting up.
"First of all watch the language and the attitude understand", Steve said firmly
"Yeah", Shane said shoving his hands in his pockets.
"Do you trust me", Steve asked.
Shane turned to look at him how could he ask that question Steve saved his life took him in after his mom died. Steve had kept him safe even from his nightmares. But he couldn't stop think about all the what if's.
"I do but..", Shane started.
"No buts yes or no", Steve asked again
"Yes", Shane said to be honest even in the months that he has been with Steve he had trusted him more than any other adult which scared him more than anything.
Shane jumped when he heard the door bell ring. Steve stood up and put his arm around the boys shoulders and guided him towards the door.
"Remember..", Steve started
"Be respectful and polite geeze I know", Shane said.
"Make sure you do", Steve said opening the door. "Hello Steve McGarrett
"Marleen Swan and this must be Shane", Mrs. Swan said smiling.
"Hi", Shane said as he looked at Steve.
Steve gave him a "it's going to be okay look" as they all sat down in the living room.
"Well this is a lovely home", Mrs. Swan said looking around.
"Thank you", Steve told her.
"Mr. McGarrett I understand that you are a detective", Mrs. Swan said looking threw her notes.
"Yes with the Five-0 unit", Steve said.
"I see it must be difficult to find time to keep up with a twelve year old boy", She said.
"Well I am home every night and my sister helps when she can", Steve said.
"I see", Mrs. Swan said.
"Are there weapons in the home were Shane can access?", Mrs. Swan asked
"I have weapons but they are locked away and Shane knows that they are not toys", Steve said.
"Good, if I could speak with Shane alone", She asked.
"What for", Shane said crossing his arms.
"Shane", Steve warned.
"Sorry", Shane said.
"I'll be outside", Steve said.
"Shane I want to ask you some questions is that okay", She asked him.
"Like I have a choice", Shane shrugged.
"Let me start by asking if you have any fears about living with Mr. McGarrett", Mrs. Swan asked
"Nope", Shane said.
"Good, I understand you are adjusting to school making friends", She asked
"Yeah I guess", Shane said getting out his ipod.
"I see so is there anything you want to tell me", She asked.
Shane looked up "About what"
"Anything that is on your mind"
Shane smiled "Oh yeah where were you when I was living with my mom and Lee huh now that I got a good deal you want to come and ask your stupid questions"
"Well I am sorry..", She said.
Shane stood up "Sorry"
"Enough Shane", Steve said from the door.
"No, she asked if I had anything to say so I told her that this was bullshit I'm out of here", Shane said walking away.
"Not gonna happen pal apologize so that we can get this done", Steve said shutting the door.
"Shit", Shane said under his breath.
"I heard that keep it up and you'll miss high tide", Steve said crossing his arms "Your choice"
Shane kicked his foot on the carpet and went over to Mrs. Swan "I'm sorry I shouldn't have yelled" He looked over at Steve who nodded and jerked his head to the couch.
Shane flopped down on the couch.
Steve sat next to him holding his hand out. "Game"
"What game", Shane smiled.
Steve raised an eyebrow. Shane handed over his ipod "It's an ipd"
"Is there anything else Mrs. Swan"
"No I think that will be it I think this is a good fit I will see you in six months", She said gathering her papers and leaving.
"Really", Shane said
"Your in good hands", She said leaving.