This chapter is mainly Steve & Danny but a little bit of Kono at the start

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Chapter 2

Arriving home about 10mins later, Steve realised that he was the only one home so decided to sit outside and think on how to break the news to Kono. He didn't have a clue how he was supposed to tell her without her being devastated. With that thought in mind he decided that he would speak to Danny first in the morning once away from the office and hope he could help him along. At that moment he heard a car door slam shut, putting everything about the mission in the back of his mind for the moment, he went inside to greet Kono and start the dinner.

Once dinner was finished with and they were busy washing and drying dishes Kono could tell that something was a bit off with Steve so she decided to ask;

"Steve, you've been a bit quiet since I arrived home. Is everything ok?". She asked. Steve sighed he should have known she would notice something was up but wasn't ready yet to tell her what;

"Yeah everything's thing just thinking a few things over. You want to have an early night and watch a DVD?". He smiled hoping she would leave it at that for now. Kono frowned a little but didn't push it so she just nodded her head for now. She had known Steve long enough to realise that he will open up when he's ready to talk. With that they both disappeared into their bedroom and the DVD was long forgotten.

The next morning they had caught a case and Steve & Danny where out in the car heading to get witness statements. Steve decided that it was now or never to ask Danny what had been bothering him since leaving the Governor's office yesterday;

"Danny, if you had to tell someone thing important how would you go about it?". Danny was a bit taken aback that Steve was asking him for advice but by the tone of Steve's voice it must be something very important. So he decided to cut to the chase;

"Are we talking about someone else or yourself Steve?". He had turned a little in his seat so he could see Steve better. At his question Steve pulled over and shut off the engine. Danny raised an eyebrow at Steve's actions but said nothing. Sighing Steve looked straight head when talking;

"My meeting with the governor yesterday was to inform me that I've been recalled from the reserves for a mission, I tried to get out of it but I can't. I leave the day after tomorrow, not sure how long for and I haven't a clue how to tell Kono and the rest of the team".

Danny couldn't believe what he was hearing, he knew it was a possibility that Steve would be called but he never thought it would happen. Things were going great for the team and for him and Kono at this point. Nodding his head he spoke;

"Honestly I have no idea but you have to be honest with her, tell her that you love her and you'll come back safe. She won't hate you Steve, yes she'll be disappointed but she won't leave you. She loves you too much. As for the rest of the team we knew it was a possibility that you'd be called but hoped it wouldn't happen. But now it has we'll be fine and we'll always have your back know matter what and no matter where you are".

Steve looked at Danny for the first time since stopping the car, he could see the honesty in his eyes and new he had made the right choice in speaking with Danny before anything else. Now how will he respond to the next part, with that he dug his hand into his jeans pocket and pulled out a small black velvet box and handed it to Danny. Danny's eyes widened at the sight of the box, he couldn't believe what he was seeing. Before he had a chance to say anything Steve spoke;

"I've had it for about 6 weeks but never really found the right time to ask her. I was going to do it tonight since it's been 10 months for us being together. She's it for me Danny and now I haven't a clue what to do thanks to this stupid mission". Steve had to look away from Danny at that point as he didn't want him to see the tears forming behind his eyes. Danny looked at the ring and thought it was Kono all over. He felt sorry for Steve, he really did.

"You can still ask her tonight you know, once you've told her about the mission. Why don't the two of you leave the office early; go home and tell her about the mission and stuff. Then take her to dinner or something and ask her". He smiled if there was any chance of them being together forever now was the time to start. Steve just looked at Danny in shock for a minute. He's done the whole proposal and marriage thing so he knows what he's talking about. He smiled and nodded his head at Danny before putting the box back in his pocket, starting the car and pulling out into the street ready for a day's work.

He knew what he had to do now and he knew for certain that he was going to break Kono's heart and he'll never be able to forgive himself for that.

That's it for chapter 2. Up next chapter 3 – telling Kono & the rest of the team, the proposal & Steve leaves.