A/N: This is a sequel to: To the Ocean

To the Sea

He came to with his eyes still closed. It was a habit he had taken up while training with the SEAL's, that way he could observe his surroundings without anyone being aware of it.

Although he knew he was safe, simply because he heard the steady beeping of a heart monitor in the background. He also felt the cloudy effects of painkillers in his system. His memories were hazy. He remembered the heat of the explosion, then the warmth of the ocean and the tight feeling in his chest, when he had pulled his unresponsive partner from the water.

The beeping of the heart monitor increased in time with his heart beats. While he could feel the presence of someone standing at his bedside, it definitely was not Danny and he wondered where his partner was.

Slowly Steve open his eyes, just a slit at first and he saw a small dark brown head standing at his bedside.

"Hi Uncle Steve." At Grace's voice, he opened his eyes fully, took in white hospital walls and an open doorway leading to an equally white hallway.

"Hey Gracie." Danny's daughter smiled back at him, but the head of 5-0 could see the worry in her dark brown eyes. And he shared her worry. He was lying in a single room and his partner was nowhere in sight. "Where's your dad?"

Grace bit her lip, a habit she must have picked up from her father, before answering, "In the next room. Mum's with him, she's worried."

Steve lifted his hand, realizing for the first time, that he had an IV in the back of it, and softly grasped Grace's hand, where it rested on the rail of his bed.

"Your dad is a pretty stubborn guy, he'll be fine and annoying the nurses in no time." Steve reassured her. At least he hoped that he did. The worry was gnawing at his guts and he wasn't sure if it was showing on his face or in his voice.

Grace nodded, her big eyes staring at him with trust and Steve wondered how and when he had earned that trust, but he was grateful for it, because Danny's daughter was a special little person.

"Grace, there you are." Kono's relieved voice drifted in from the doorway, "Your mother is worried."

"How's dad?" Grace asked and Kono found herself at the end of two pairs of anxious eyes.

"He's still unconscious, but the doctors believe that he's going to be alright. He just needs a bit of rest."

"See Grace, Danny just needs his beauty sleep and obviously lots of it."

Grace giggled and leant over the rail to hug Steve, "I'll be back tomorrow, okay?"

"I'm looking forward to it," Steve said and Grace nodded, smiled softly and with a `Bye Kono` she disappeared around the corner.

"Why she's so cute when her father is so annoying, is a mystery."

"It's the girl charm. We can't help it." Kono replied and stepped further into the room, coming to a stop roughly where Grace had stood earlier.

"What's the verdict?"

"You have a few scrapes and bruises, nothing major. You'll probably be released by the time Grace comes back to visit tomorrow."

"Crime scene?" Steve asked. He was avoiding the question he really wanted to ask, aware that Kono most likely played down the severity of Danny's injuries to not worry Grace.

"It's under control. Chin's there, managing everything. They've found Harper's body, so that threat is over. The Governor is not very happy though."

Steve cringed, it had been their job to prevent that explosion. Even though they managed to stop the bomber, the fact that the pier still went up in flames, was probably something Jameson would not forget to soon.

"How bad is the damage to the pier?"

"Not as bad as it looks, just minor structural damage. Everything can be repaired, it's just going to take time and money." Kono shrugged. It really could have been worse, not only in material damage, but also in personal damage. However Kono recognized Steve's tactic, her boss tried to prepare himself for the next question. For all their bickering and arguing, Steve and Danny were good friends, cared for each other, even though their manly ego's prevented them from saying it out loud.

So Kono took that choice from him, "Doctors are worried about secondary drowning, but they are monitoring him closely. Same goes for the concussion. He's probably going to be out until morning, but he will be fine." emphasizing the fine, when she saw the unconvinced look in Steve's eyes. "And yes, you can see him." Kono finished and the slight, relived smile that crept up on Steve's features really warmed her heart.

Five minutes later and a nurse had disconnected the heart monitor and hung the IV-bag onto the pole attached to the wheelchair. Steve glared at the thing, as if he could melt it with his gaze alone. It didn't work and grumbling under his breath he sat down in the demon vehicle. He could walk just fine, but his visitation rights would have been revoked had he not given in and, contrary to Danny's opinion, he knew when to give in.

Kono pushed him into Danny's room, which was right beside his. The first glance Steve got of his partner was less than encouraging. Half of the man's face was hidden by an oxygen mask, the rest was covered with a bandage that was securely wrapped around Danny's forehead. He too was hooked up to a heart monitor and IV's. The head part of the bed was elevated, so that Danny could breathe easier.

The wheelchair rocked slightly as Kono stopped it beside the bed and that was enough to startle his pain receptors into working. Muscles spasmed and he could feel a wound in his shoulder straining against the stitches. Steve shifted slightly, trying to alleviate the pain, but his eyes did not leave his partner. A soft hand landed on his uninjured shoulder and forced Steve to half turn around to face Kono.

"I leave you two alone now. Chin probably needs my help at the crime scene."

"Keep me up to date."

Kono nodded, "You too."

Steve didn't acknowledged her, just simply turned back around and listened to her receding footsteps. Only when he knew that Kono was out of earshot, did Steve lean forward and said, "It's a good thing you're unconscious right now, because otherwise you would make another drama out of this, but thanks. You saved my life back there."

With a sigh he leant back again, relaxing against the fabric of the backrest and stretched his legs out as far as he could. He had hoped to get some kind of response from Danny, but he obviously had to wait. "By the way, you are so going to explain to the Governor why the pier exploded. Just keep silent if you agree with me." Steve grinned, waited a couple of seconds for any objections and when none came nodded, "Good now that's cleared. You scared Grace and that's a no go. So you better be awake by tomorrow."

Another short wriggle and Steve was as comfortable as he was going to get and with a sigh enjoyed the silence, because he knew that it was not going to last.