AN: WOW! thanks so much for all the reviews! okay quick sidenote: i hear this song, "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor playing on the radio and i can picture a showdown btwn Steve and WoFat, crazy right?

Chapter 3: Complicated situation

Needless to say this could get very complicated as they waited for the test results to come back. Everyone was on pins and needles as they waited espicially Steve. He'd grown very attached to her and when they had to take some blood, he held her and sang softly to her-this seemed to work because she didn't cry very loud. Kono on the other hand could see the hurt in Steve's eyes because she knew that he'd grown very attached to Vanessa and possibly wouldn't want to let her go. Danny was pacing around the room, he couldn't sit still-he was way too nervous and Chin just seemed to take it all in stride just trying to be there for everyone and be the calm one. Finally after about an hour the Doctor came into the room and the time seemed to stop as they all held their breaths.

"So I've got the results"

"And..." Danny blurted out impatiently and Steve thought, 'and he calls me impatient'

"And no, she's not your daughter. I'm sorry."

"No it's okay...I just didn't know...I mean she kinda looked like me with those blue eyes and that twinge of blond hair. Do you have any idea of who the father could be?"

"No I'm sorry"

"Okay thanks doc" Steve pipped up. He was trying not smile widely that was creeping up on his lips but he couldn't help it. He was just glad he wouldn't have to fight Danny because this was his daughter no matter what those test results said. 'Danny wouldn't know how she liked to rocked, sing or walk up and down the beach just listening to the waves crash against the shore to get her to sleep. He didn't know how she liked to be held or how just the sound of Steve's voice was soothing to her. He didn't know all those things and yes Danny's been a father but not to a baby; it's been 10 years since he's done that with Gracie.' Steve thought as he looked down at his precious baby girl-yes she was his, maybe not biologically but that didn't matter to Steve-what mattered is that he was the one raising her and that's what a father is-it's the one who raises, takes care, protects and loves you and picks you up when you're down or hurt or just need someone there and that's the power of the father.

Kono saw the light back in Steve's eyes when the doctor told them because she knew that he wouldn't have given her up without a fight-that man had a connection with this baby and he wouldn't have just let her go and this made her love for Steve go even deeper than she ever could imagine. Chin no doubtly saw the same thing when he looked at Steve and Vanessa. Steve's face lit up as he looked down at Vanessa and she smiled at him. This was a picture perfect moment and he just couldn't resist, he took out his cell and snapped a picture of the two then another one when Kono put her hand on Vanessa's back and her other arm was around Steve-yeah this picture was one to framed because they really looked like a family. Vanessa's could've easily passed off for their daughter with her curly blackish blond hair and icy blue eyes. He could picture them having a daughter or son of their own someday and he'd hoped that would happen. Of course he would like to have a child of his own and yes they've tried but nothing so far. They went to the doctor's after she had her first miscarriage-both of them were devestated and both felt ashamed so he never told anyone and this case came along too soon for him because it just happened a week ago-their doctor said that her body couldn't handle carrying children, yes they could convieve but for some reason her body just couldn't handle it. This was a big blow to both of them but the doctor told them that they could get a surreget after and have someone carry the child for them; this gave them hope again that one day they'd be having one of their own.

Danny on the other hand was thrilled when the doctor told him because frankly the way he saw Steve handle Vanessa and look after her, he knew that Steve had grown very attached and he wouldn't want to do that to Steve. Even if the results had come back positive, he wouldn't try and take her away from the only father she's ever known, that would be unfair to Vanessa. And besides as much time as they spend together it's not like he wouldn't see her so in a way he's relieved that again this wasn't his child. Yes he stills wants another one someday but right now the focus is on his Gracie.

They all head back to HQ and keep trying to track the mother down to help her. Kono then has an idea and she runs into Steve's office where she stops suddenly at what she sees-she sees Steve singing to Vanessa while feeding her and Vanessa's just mesmorized at him. "Hey Steve...how she doing?"

"Good...she started getting fussy and I knew it was time to feed her. Anyway did you need something?"

"Actually I have an idea."

"Oh..."

"How about I go undercover?"

"What? No...these guys are dangerous...No"

"Steven...I've done pently of other UC jobs, it's not like this is the first one...come on, please." She gave her best puppy look and she knew Steve couldn't resist.

"Oh lord...you're giving me that look...uggh ok...you'll go but I do not have to like it."

"Okay..."

"So what's your idea?"

"I'll go in as an out of work accountant and hopefully they'll take me then I'll figure out where Lesile went."

Steve sighed, "Sounds good, we'll coordinate, ah shhhhi...' he'd really have to watch his language around the baby and thankfully he stopped himself, 'okay...I'm going to have to talk to the governer to give me free reign on this one because we can't trust anybody in HPD. Urgggh."

After Vanessa had fallen asleep, Kono offered to take her while he went and spoke with the governer with Danny in tow. She said that she wasn't going to be any trouble, she could hold her and run stuff on the smart table one handed. Again Steve was still amazed at Kono.

The car ride was a bit strange but then this whole case was strange. "Sooo." Steve pipped up trying to break the defening silence.

"Yeah Steve"

"You okay with the results?"

"Actually yes I am, kind of relieved actually"

"Really?"

"Well yeah because even if they were positive I wouldn't want to take her away from the only father she's ever know even though it's been like a couple days but still she got used to your voice, your scent, the way you hold her or talk to her. She knows you Steven, not me. You are her father and I wouldn't want to take that away."

"Wow"

"Wow he says...is that all your army brain can think of?"

"It's the Navy Danno, the N-A-V-Y" Steve smirked at him and Danny just rolled his eyes and Steve just continued on, "...anyway, I said that because it amazed me."

Danny was now shocked, "Amazed?"

"Yes because...you know what-nevermind"

"Oh no Steven, you're not getting off that easily; come one tell me please"

"I was thinking the same thing." Steve said in an almost hushed tone.

Danny just looked at him with a smirk and Steve raised an eyebrow, "Okay what's with that face Danno?"

"Me? No my friend I don't have faces, I have tones, your the one with the faces."

"Whatever...just why are you smirking at me like that?"

"It just means that you're starting to think like a father would."

''Oh...uhh I guess that's a good thing, right?" Steve's voice kind of crackled a little like he was unsure of himself and Danny heard this and saw this in his body language. He put his hand lovingly on his arm, "Steve this is a very good thing."

"But what if I mess up?"

"Steve you can't live your life through the 'what ifs' because it'll just eat you up. Yeah you'll make mistakes, hell I know I've made them with Grace but that's what life is all about-you make a mistake, correct it and know not to do it again. Listen to me Steven, I've seen the way you've interacted with Vanessa and let me tell you something buddy, you're her father no matter what, yeah she's only a month old but that connection is there-DNA or not-that father/daughter connection is there because you've already made it and she knows it even if she can't speak words yet. Stop this self-doubting and please do not doubt your love for Kono either, do not worry about our number 1 enemy. We will take care of him-mark my words. Is any of this making any sense to you?"

They pulled into the parking space and Steve turned off the engine and looked at Danny with a smile, "Yeah Danny I do...and...thank you." Was all he could mange to choke out before he started crying because what Danny said cut him striaght to the heart but it was good because he really needed to hear it.

They did get approval and Denning congraulated Steve on becoming a father and hoped that it all worked out. Denning also that this is one of the few times he'd give him full means and immunity back and for that Steve was very grateful. They called Chin and Kono to tell them that they got approval and Steve wanted to check up on Vanessa. Kono stated, "She was doing fine, woke up a few minutes ago and now she's facinated with Chin's hair."

"Oh man I'd love to see that." Danny chuckled

"Don't worry brah, I'm secretly recording it."

"Well Kono you're so sneaky. Wonder what else you're up to?" Steve said with a smirk and Kono heard that in the tone of his voice.

"Hmmm...wouldn't you like to know, Commander? Gee I guess you'll just have to find out tonight."

"And where's Vanessa going to be?" Steve asked with concern

"Steve calm down...Chin said that him and Malia will watch her tonight-the whole entire night-won't bring her back till tomorrow when they see us at work." Kono stated seductivly

"Gee wonder what we're going to do?"

"Oh I'm quite positive something will come up" Kono's doubling meaning went straight down south making his cargos very tight.

"Oh believe me I am, as a matter of fact right now."

"Down Commander"

"EXCUSE ME! UMM HELLO DID YOU TWO FREAKS FORGET THAT I'M IN THE CAR?" And Danny was off on another rant yet again, complete with hands and arms as Steve drove back to HQ.

AN: Okay decided to stop there. I won't be able to update till Monday but I already know what I'm going to write for the next chapter. until then please review