Disclaimer: No, Hawaii 5-0 doesn't belong to me. It belongs to CBS.
A/N: It's been a while since I wrote in English – actually since I wrote at all. H 5-O (especially Danny with all his quirks) and the great writers in this fandom lured my muse back from afar. Since I love the concept little vignettes, I decided to give a try to. I hope you enjoy them.
Many Thanks to my friend Peter for helping beta this text. Next coffee is on me, Peter.
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ROLLING IN WAVES SERIES: First wave
1: Three days.
"Come on, Danno, if we leave now, we can get to Grey before he finishes his talk at the Waikiki Convention Center," Steve called, already half way to the door. He stopped suddenly, realizing that his partner was not following him. Looking back, Steve saw Danny still standing by the main digital screen, as if nothing had been said.
What now? He sighed.
The Head of the 5-0 unit met Kono and Chin's expectant gazes. The two cousins were waiting to see how the next inevitable argument between their boss and the former New Jersey detective was going to unfold.
"What are you waiting for?" Steve asked his partner impatiently.
"Are you suffering from selective hearing? Didn't I make myself clear when I said: "I'm not going anywhere with you for the next three days"?" Danny fired off his words, hands going back and forth, fingers punctuating his statement. "Let me say it again for good measure. For the next three days, I am not going anywhere with you. I've got plans and they involve me being in top shape. That means: no busted knee, no gunshot wound, not even a paper cut. Got that? So for the next three days, you're riding with Kono or Chin. Better yet, with both of them. Considering your misconception of the notion of "back up", two is somewhat better than only one."
"You're serious?" the former SEAL challenged incredulously.
"I'm serious."
"Three days," repeated Steve. "Don't you think you're pushing it?"
"When it comes to you leading raids?" offered Danny. "No."
"Guys," Kono interrupted. "What's in three days?"
Danny's stance softened. "Gracie's birthday," answered the father.
The cousins nodded.
"Come on, Boss," said Kono, as she caught up with Steve, Chin on her heels. "Let's hit the road. We have a bad guy to catch."
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A/N: Thanks for reading.
(Dec. 2010)