Steve pulled up to the Ahanah home. He had not said a word during the drive over and Kono reached out and touched his arm as he opened his car door.

"Boss…."
"Yeah, what is it?"
"Are you okay boss?"
Steve placed his hand on top of hers and smiled, "I'm fine Kono. Let's go bring this boy home"

They were escorted to the den and after introductions they took seats across from Tyler's parents, Palini and Valerie. HPD was busy setting up phone equipment for a trace and they were securing the crime scene in the back yard.

Steve spoke first, "Mr. Ahanah, what type of business are you in?"
"I'm am architect"

"Have you had any jobs lately that resulted in bad blood with contractors or businessmen. Anyone you can think of who would take Tyler?"

"We've been trying to think and no…...I just don't know of anyone who would do this. I kept my family life very private…...oh God, please find my boy….." The man placed his face in his hands and sobbed.

Valerie Ahanah looked at Steve, "Why haven't they called us yet Mr. McGarrett?"

"It's early. Kidnappers usually don't call until a few hours have passed. And we'll be ready when they do. Can I get a current photo of Tyler?"
Valerie moved to the fireplace mantel returning to hand Steve a picture of a gorgeous little boy with dark hair and deep blue eyes. He was holding a Winnie-The-Pooh bear and smiling from ear to ear.

Kono watched Steve's reaction carefully noting his struggle to compose himself before he spoke. "I'll find your son Mr. and Mrs. Ahanah, I promise you…I'll bring Tyler home to you"

"Thank you Mr. McGarrett….thank you"

The men shook hands and Steve then excused himself to go check with the HPD on the status of the crime scene.

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Kono's phone rang a few minutes later and she excused herself to talk to Chin.

"Hi Chin, is Camille out of surgery?"
"Yes, but we can't see her yet. How's it going over there?"
"There's been no call yet. The parents have no idea who could be involved"
"Kono, how's our boy?"
"He says he's fine….but...…"
"But what Kono?"

Danny looked at Chin, running his hand through his hair as he listened intently.

"Chin…he promised the parents that he would find Tyler and bring him home safely. He knows better than to make a promise like that"
Chin sighed deeply, "Yes he does. Just watch him carefully cous' and call if you need one of us over there okay?"
"Will do, keep in touch"

Danny looked at Chin, "What? Just tell me alright"
"He promised the family he would bring Tyler back to them"
Danny simply shook his head, "Can you handle things here?"
"Yeah, I got it. I'll call you as soon as I can talk to her"
"Thanks man"

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As Danny drove to the Ahanah home he wondered how he should handle this. Over all Steve was doing well, but occasionally a case would overwhelm him and the three of them had grown to be quite adept at taking over cases when they felt it was necessary.

As he entered the house Steve noticed him and moved to his side. "What are you doing here? I told you to stay with the nanny, is she awake?"

"No, no….she's out of surgery but it will be a couple of hours before we can talk to her. Chin's got it under control, no worries man. How's it going here?"

"Go out to my truck now, I'll be right out" Danny saw the anger in Steve's eyes and decided it would be best to do as he was told, the Ahanah family did not need to see the lead investigator losing control.

A few minutes later Steve and Kono entered the truck. Steve ran his hand over his face, "Will you tell me what the hell you're doing here Danny?"
"What do you mean by that?"
"YOU KNOW DAMN WELL WHAT I MEAN!"
"Steven, calm down please"

"Don't you tell me to calm down" Steve gritted his teeth, his jaw tense, "I am the leader of this task force and you WILL do as I tell you, do you understand me?"
"What the hell is wrong with you? You've been on edge all day"

"NOTHING is WRONG with me, now we have a case to solve and a child to find. I expect you to go to the hospital and get back to me after you interview Camille, DO you hear me?"

"Yeah, I hear you. Can I ask you a question though partner? What in the hell are you doing promising these parents that we'll find Tyler? You know what the odds are in kidnappings for ransom. You know better than to make a promise like that!"

Steve glared back at Kono, "What is this? Why are you two questioning everything I do?"
"Boss, we're worried about you that's all"
"I don't want or need you to worry about me. Now let's get back to work" Steve exited the truck slamming the door behind him.

They watched him storm away from the truck. Danny sighed deeply, "Oh boy…..it's going to be a long day"

"He was a bit pissed off I'd say"
"A bit? That's an understatement honey"
"What's wrong with him today?"

"I don't know. I haven't really had a chance to talk to him, but something must have happened last night. He hasn't been himself all morning and then he draw this case….Jesus Christ…... no matter what he says Kono, watch him and call me if you need me"

"Will do Danny"
They exited the truck and she watched as Danny drove off before she headed back into the house.