Rowan
By
Landon Richardson and TealRose
Disclaimer
The character of Steve McGarrett, Danny Williams, Chin Ho Kelly, Kono Kalakaua, Adam 'Toast; Charles, Jenna Kaye and Max Bergman do not belong to me in any shape or form, I am merely using them for my own entertainment purposes
The character of Danni Williams is probably mine by now. Even though she was originally based on male Danny Williams I think it's probably safe to say that's she her own individual character by now, especially since I've created a back ground for her which is different to male Danny's background in the show. This also affects Grace who is different from the show as well in ways.
The characters of Rowan McGarrett, Jack O'Connor, David Richardson, Riley King, Mason Lowe, Niamh Clayton, Louisa Palakiko-Cowan, Tyler Landon, Vanessa Landon, Holly Davies and Doctor Elliot Lloyd, do however belong to me. I should also add that if a character is mentioned who you are not instantly aware of then that character belong to me as well
Author Note
First thing I should say is that this particular story was actually co-written with Tealrose who is an incredible writer so you should so check her work out if you haven't already done so. We wrote the first draft together and then I wrote it up properly into the story you see below you. It's quite possibly the most fun I've had with a story in a while.
This story is what I like to refer to as the 'What could have been' story section. Although I am pretty a 100% sure on how I plan Steve and Danni to get together in the main saga it doesn't stop my mind from creating other ways that it could happen and this is one of those ways. It's been sitting on my hard drive for months now so I figured why not just put it up and be done with it.
So I guess you can think of it almost as an A/U of an A/U lol!
This story unlike the other 'what could have been story' will be separated into chapters and it will turn mature pretty soon I think so you should be aware of that.
This story was so much fun to write so hopefully you'll all enjoy it as well.
The rating for this chapter is obviously much higher than the previous ones so please be aware of that!
We hope you all enjoy it
Overall summary
Steve McGarrett has always been certain of the way his life should have been but all that changed in a single moment when his new born baby is placed in his arms. Suddenly everything is different and he would kill anyone who tried to harm his child. Shame the bad guys didn't hear the news… they might have reconsidered their plans if they had. (Part of the Danni world)
Chapter Summary
Danni Williams sighed as she manoeuvred herself slowly out of her car, resting her hand protectively over her large baby bump
Overall romance
Steve McGarrett/Danni Williams (McDanni)
Eventual mentions of other romances as we go.
Chapter Romance
Steve McGarrett / Danni McGarrett
Chapter One
Danni Williams sighed as she manoeuvred herself slowly out of her car, resting her hand protectively over her large baby bump. She straightened slowly breathing through the sharp twinge her lower back gave at the movement. It had been aching since last night on and off, starting off slight and easy to ignore before growing progressively stronger each time it occurred. She had wondered whether she had been going into labour but had quickly dismissed it. Not only was she still two weeks away from her due date but her experience with Grace had been nothing like this. No it was probably just the fact she had pulled a muscle and the extra weight was preventing it from healing properly.
She glanced down ruefully at the bump. She looked massive but then she had started looking big almost as soon as she realised that she was expecting her boyfriend Steve McGarrett's baby. There was no getting over the fact that Danni was a slight build barely reaching five foot without her heels on while Steve cleared six foot, everything showed on Danni and with Steve as the father there was a good chance that the baby would be big hence why she had started looking like a beached whale from about five months in.
Steve had tried to bench her from her within two weeks of her breaking the news to him claiming that the business they were in was too dangerous for a pregnant woman to be in but she had managed to hold him off, not only because she had done the job as a Detective pregnant before but also because her twin brother David had broken his own rule of never getting involved in anything relating to Danni's love life and backed her up. The fact that he was technically a Doctor even though he worked on the taskforce was enough to sway Steve however reluctant he had been over it. He had watched her like a hawk though and although it annoyed her, she could understand it. Steve had spent his whole life losing everything he loved. To lose Danni and their child as well, especially to lose them to something which could have been prevented, would destroy him, which was why at five months she had given into his subtle pressure and agreed to remain in the office, running things and dealing solely with her job of bring 50's first point of contact. She had done that until three weeks previously when she had finally gone on maternity leave much to Steve's relief.
Danni bent down, reaching into the car and brought out her handbag, shouldering it before she reached back in and took the large bag which contained the food she had spent the morning cooking. She closed the door and locked it, heading slowly up the shallow steps which led into the building which housed 50. She smiled at the guards who smiled back before waving her through towards the elevators. She got in and hit the number three button humming as the door slid closed and took her to where she needed to be. She stepped out and made her way down the marbled corridor and into the large room which was the 50 headquarters, a smile coming to her face when she saw that they were all there meaning they must have been between cases and using the time to complete the paperwork which she knew would be piled up.
She didn't even have time to say hello before Kono Kalakaua and Jenna Kaye both surged towards her, matching wide grins on their face as they relieved her of her bags, placing them on the table before throwing their arms around her in tight hugs, one right after the other, being careful of her bump.
"I'm so glad you're here Danni we were just talking about you" Kono stated, slipping her hand through Danni's arm and lightly dragging her to the table where the others were gathered watching the scene with amused looks.
"You were?" She asked with a raised eyebrow, looking at Jenna when she waved her hand through the air as though brushing Danni's comment away.
"Nothing bad I promise, we were just saying how much we miss you. Steve is…" She hesitated a moment, glancing upwards as though she was trying to figure out the best word to use,
"Different without you" Chin Ho Kelly stated.
"Different how exactly?" Danni questioned curiously, glancing towards Steve's office, she could see him on the phone to someone, someone who was annoying him if the frown on his face was anything to go by.
"Just less patient" David remarked calmly. "Riley can calm him and keep him in line but it just takes him longer that's all" He stated glancing towards the former SEAL next to him who shrugged, an unconcerned look on his face.
"He's fine sweetheart" Riley King told her. Danni nodded, the unease melting away. Riley knew Steve the best out of them, if he said that Steve was fine then he was fine.
"Forget all that though how are you and the baby? Are you okay?" Jenna demanded. Danni opened her mouth to speak, stopping and shooting Riley a thankful smile when he suddenly produced a chair for her to sit on. Lowering herself into it she looked back at Jenna.
"We're fine" She said patting the bump containing her son or daughter. "I'm just tired that's all but I thought I'd come in and see everyone because I was missing you all."
Chin suddenly grinned as he spoke.
"You are aware that we gate crashed your house last night aren't you?" He asked.
"Sorry" Danni said "Did I say miss you? I meant I miss the office space" She said innocently, her gaze turning to Steve's office as the door opened and Steve came up, his annoyed expression instantly melting away into a pleased look at the sight of her.
"You know it's kind of sad Blondie that you miss the office space. It might be time to take up a new hobby or something." Toast suggested as he tried to peer into the bag which Jack O'Connor was holding "Is this food for us?" He questioned hopefully.
"What are you saying Toast?" Danni demanded jokingly "That I can't simply miss the hype of paperwork, the highly updated computer systems, my own desk" Her voice trailed off as she winked at him causing him to laugh as he helped Jack unpack the bag which contained several containers of food. He opened one and smelt it, looking as though he was in heaven though the look quickly changed to one of annoyance when Riley swooped in and took it from him.
"I know you're unpacking it but what makes you think any of that is for you?" She asked with a raised eyebrow as Jenna and Jack disappeared towards the kitchen area, returning seconds later with plates and knives and forks.
David laughed as he pulled up the lid of a large container holding a portion of chicken casserole, the smell hitting them making their stomach rumble.
"Because you've cooked enough here to feed a small army maybe" he pointed out before he looked at the others. "Danni was like this when she was on maternity leave with Grace. The minute she finds herself with any time on her hands she's in that kitchen cooking up a storm.
Steve pushed past the crowd gathering, finally reaching Danni, he leaned down, putting his hands on the armrests and captured her mouth in a lingering kiss, smiling against her lips.
"Well hello beautiful" He said when he pulled back his eyes scanning her face carefully. "How are you feeling? You look tired?" He stated, frowning slightly as though he was concerned. Danni's eyebrow shot up for a second before she lowered into a frown.
"Tired? How about you try being five foot tall and extremely pregnant with an active McGarrett baby and then we'll talk again about who looks tired" She grumbled.
David clapped Steve on the back with a laugh before they were pushed aside by Louisa Palakiko-Cowan who handed a cup of tea to Danni.
"It's peppermint" Louisa told her with a smile that Danni returned.
"Thank you Lou-Lou, you're a life saver" She stated before she gave the others a pointed look. "This is also why she's my favourite" She commented, smiling slightly as she cradled the warm mug in her hands, smelling the peppermint as she leaned back in her chair trying to get comfortable as her back gave another sharp twinge. She placed the mug on the side quickly and started trying to stand. "I've got to go pee" She said suddenly. Louisa raised an eyebrow at her before she reached down and helped the smaller woman to her feet, walking with her towards the bathroom
"Are you okay? She asked quietly. "Does your back hurt?
Danni opened her mouth to answer when she suddenly stopped as though glued to the spot, her face paling as water began trickling out between her legs. She looked at Louisa with wide eyes.
"Shit" She hissed "my water"
Author Note
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