Steve didn't see the black Toyota Tundra driving towards him until it was too late, he knew he was going to get hit but he also knew that how he reacted now would alter how bad it was going to hurt. He managed to jump just before the car reached his lower body and he gamboled onto the bonnet and up to the window screen making it crack. He felt the pain surge in his left rib and his left leg before he could get a look at the driver's face he was landing back on the floor in front on the vehicle. He couldn't move, he watched the car reverse and thought for a second the driver was going to run him over again but instead it turned round a sped off. Steve was aware of the situation he was in. He managed to haul himself on to his feet and clutching his ribs he staggered to his partner Danny's Camaro, he managed to open the door and climb in the driver's side and fondled the pockets of his cargo pants for his phone. He couldn't believe how much his body hurt, he felt like he'd had a couple of rounds with a professional boxer and lost. Finally grabbing his phone he found Dannys number and pressed dial.

"Where the hell have you been huh?" was the first words out Dannys mouth.

"Danno.." Steve managed to get his partners name out but was quickly interrupted.

"I've been waiting for two hours for you to bring my car back, half an hour you said. Why don't you answer your phone?"

"Danno, i've.."Steve attempted to answer Dannys interrogation before he interrupted again.

"Actually don't answer that, let me guess, you found an old enemy and are currently at this moment hanging him off a cliff for fun huh? Either that or you got lost on your way to pick Kamekono up" Danny finally stopped to take a breath and allow his friend to answer.

Steve sighed which made a sharp pain rise in his rib he covered the phone with his free hand incase Danny heard the groan that escaped his mouth.

"Was that a burp?" Steve heard Danny ask as he placed the phone next to his ear again.

"No" Steve managed.

"Ohh, it speaks" Danny said sarcastically. Steve could imagine the look on Dannos face, the way he widens his eyes and starts moving his head around, this made Steve smile. "Hello?" Danny said impatiently

"Something happened" Steve waited for Danny to say something but he didn't "I had a phone call from Joe on the way to Kamekonas, he said it was important. When I got to his apartment, the place was trashed. Joe was gone"

"What?!" Danny almost shouted. "Well, what did he say on the phone? Any clues as to where he might be?"

"No, I looked around his place I got no idea where he is, he didn't say anything on the phone just told me to get there fast, it was important"

"Ok, where are you now?" Danny asked.

"I'm outside Joes, but there's more" Steve said wincing in pain "I went to get back to the Camaro and I got hit by someone in a black Tundra, didn't get a look at the driver or the plate"

"You got run over?!" Steve could hear the worry in his partner's voice, "Are you ok? I'm sending an ambulance to you and I'm on my way, don't move babe" Danny said concerned then hung up.

Steve put the phone on the passenger seat next to him and looked over at Joes home. From the outside you would never tell anything had taken place inside. He wondered what had happened, why had Joe rung him and what had been so important? Steve was annoyed. He wished he'd took more notice of what was going on when he left Joes, but his head was full of thoughts as to what had happened in Joes that he hadn't realized there was a vehicle speeding towards him. He closed his eyes and rested his head back on the head rest. He was aware his leg was bleeding; he could feel the blood running down his leg almost making it itch. He didn't want to inspect it, he just wanted to sleep. Then he heard sirens. He looked out the window to see the ambulance and Danny pulling up in a Ford Freestar.

"Steve!" Danny called running towards him. He opened the door of his Camaro so he could get a better look at Steve. Steve was smiling which made Danny feel more at ease "You okay?" Danny asked less worried now.

"I'll live" Steve said with a slight smile.

Danno moved aside as one of the EMT's came over to Steve to inspect his injuries.

"Steve?" The orderly said, checking that Steve was conscious and aware. "My names Ryan. Can you tell me where your hurting?".

"My left leg and rib" Steve told him.

"You've got quite a nasty bump on your head as well, are you feeling any pain in your head or neck?" Ryan asked still doing his routine checks.

"No" Steve managed.

"Ok, were going to get you some oxygen and get you on this gurney so we can take you to hospital. Just tell me if you want us to stop moving you ok? Try and relax".

Steve nodded that he understood and allowed Ryan and another man to maneuver him onto the gurney and into the ambulance. Danny got in the back of the ambulance with him. Danny wasn't used to Steve looking so helpless. It scared him, knowing that he wasn't the invincible SEAL he thought he was. He wondered what had happened to Joe, wondered what would happen with Steve. If there were any serious injuries. He'd already rang Kono and Chin and told them Steve had been in an accident. Kono had presumed he'd been in a car accident. Danny had joked and said you could say that, but it didn't have the effect he'd hoped it would and Kono was still really worried about her boss. Chin had stayed calm though Danny could tell he was concerned. Danny rang Kono to tell her they were on their way to the hospital.

"Danno" Chin answered Kono's phone "It's me brah, Kono's driving, how's the boss?"

"He's ok I think few bumps and bruises from what I can see, I'm in the ambulance with him their taking him to Queens medical Centre. Meet us there"

"Got it, were on our way" replied chin and hung up.

Steve was awake; he'd heard Danny on the phone. He wanted to ask Danny something. He removed the mask on his mouth and nose so Danny would hear him.

"Danno" Steve started, "I got a question".

Danny moved closer to Steve, happy his friend was still conscious and able to talk. "What question?" Danny asked.

"Whose is the car?" Steve asked smiling and referring to the Ford Freestar.

"It's Rachels" Danny said awkwardly, knowing this would make the cogs in Steves head go overdrive.

"Rachels?" Steve asked surprised and smiling, "You and her back together?" He asked almost sitting up which made the pain in his rib worsen and making him lie on the gurney again.

"Easy babe" Danny said smiling at how Steve had reacted "Tell you later".