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They both ate dinner in silence, immersed in their own thoughts. After they were done Steve asked Kono 'How about we go for a walk on the beach?'

'Ok, that's a great idea. The beach always has a way of soothing me,' said Kono

They walked side by side at a comfortable pace. As they looked out into the ocean it seemed very difficult to believe cruel people such as the kidnappers existed in a beautiful place as this.

Kono couldn't help but voice this thought out aloud. 'I know what you mean. This was a hard case all for all of us, what matters is that some things worked out. Toby is back with his family and you made that possible. You didn't give up even though the 24 hours were up,' said Steve admiringly.

'Well, I promised the mother that I wouldn't let anything happen to him. And I know you're still annoyed that I did that, but I don't care. Given the chance, I would do it all over again. I only wish, we could have saved the nanny as well. Her husband was beside himself.'

'We do what we can Kono, I know its not at all comforting to hear me say that, and it will always hurt like hell when we lose a victim. But we move on and make sure we save the next one.'

'I know all that. But I cant help getting a little upset over it. I'll be fine once i mourn and get it out of my system.'

Steve regarded the beautiful women in front him with new found respect. She had always been special to him. Over the past two years, they had gotten closer both as friends and colleagues. He had always been attracted to her, but never acted upon it. Watching her now bought back all those unresolved feelings.

Kono stared back at Steve, blushing slightly under such close scrutiny. She couldn't believe that this man could make her blush. She could handle herself around mobsters, kidnappers and murderers but not Steve Mcgarret.

'Why are you staring at me?' Kono asked Steve after a few minutes.

'No particular reason, come on. I'll take you home' said Steve. 'Ok'

As they drove to Kono's house, they spoke about Chin and his wife Malia, who were expecting a baby. Kono was very excited about being an aunt, Steve couldn't help but be slightly amused.

'What's so funny?' said Kono. 'Well, it's more cute than funny to see you excited about the baby' replied Steve. 'hmmmphhh, it is exciting, Chin is having a baby,' retorted Kono.

'Alright, I concede defeat' said Steve as he pulled to a stop in front of Kono's house. 'I'll walk you to the door'

'That won't be necessary boss, '

'I know it isn't necessary but I want to do it'

'Alright, if you say so boss'

The two of them walked to the door self consciously. At the door, Kono bade Steve a good night and turned to go inside.

'Would you like to do this again sometime,' Steve asked suddenly.

Kono whirled around and asked in a stunned voice 'beg pardon'

Steve felt as stunned as he looked. He couldn't believe that he had actually summoned the courage t ask her out. Though her reaction was kinda bumming him out.

'Would you like to do this again sometime?' repeated Steve, 'You know, like a date.'

'Seriously? Ummm… Sorry what I meant to say was yes I would love to.'

Steve let out the breath he hadn't known he was holding.

'Alright then, I'll Pick you up tomorrow at eight'

'Tomorrow?' asked Kono

'Yep, its Friday Night' said Steve as he walked back to his car.