Rowan
By
Landon Richardson and TealRose
Disclaimer
The character of Steve McGarrett, Danny Williams, Chin Ho Kelly, Kono Kalakaua, Adam 'Toast; Charles, Jenna Kaye and Malia Kelly do not belong to me in any shape or form, I am merely using them for my own entertainment purposes
The character of Danni Williams is probably mine by now. Even though she was originally based on male Danny Williams I think it's probably safe to say that's she her own individual character by now, especially since I've created a back ground for her which is different to male Danny's background in the show. This also affects Grace who is different from the show as well in ways.
The characters of Rowan McGarrett, Jack O'Connor, David Richardson, Riley King, Mason Lowe, Niamh Clayton, Louisa Palakiko-Cowan, Tyler Landon, Vanessa Landon, Holly Davies and Doctor Elliot Lloyd, do however belong to me. I should also add that if a character is mentioned who you are not instantly aware of then that character belong to me as well
Author Note
First thing I should say is that this particular story was actually co-written with Tealrose who is an incredible writer so you should so check her work out if you haven't already done so. We wrote the first draft together and then I wrote it up properly into the story you see below you. It's quite possibly the most fun I've had with a story in a while.
This story is what I like to refer to as the 'What could have been' story section. Although I am pretty a 100% sure on how I plan Steve and Danni to get together in the main saga it doesn't stop my mind from creating other ways that it could happen and this is one of those ways. It's been sitting on my hard drive for months now so I figured why not just put it up and be done with it.
So I guess you can think of it almost as an A/U of an A/U lol!
This story unlike the other 'what could have been story' will be separated into chapters and it will turn mature pretty soon I think so you should be aware of that.
This story was so much fun to write so hopefully you'll all enjoy it as well.
We hope you all enjoy it
Overall summary
Steve McGarrett has always been certain of the way his life should have been but all that changed in a single moment when his new born baby is placed in his arms. Suddenly everything is different and he would kill anyone who tried to harm his child. Shame the bad guys didn't hear the news… they might have reconsidered their plans if they had. (Part of the Danni world)
Chapter Summary
Danni had been in the hospital for fifteen hours before Malia finally signed off on her and Rowan going home
Overall romance
Steve McGarrett/Danni Williams (McDanni)
Chin Ho Kelly/Malia Kelly (Chalia)
Eventual mentions of other romances as we go.
Chapter Romance
Steve McGarrett / Danni McGarrett
Chapter Four
The Aftermath
Danni had been in the hospital for fifteen hours before Malia finally signed off on her and Rowan going home. Steve had packed her bag while Danni had dressed Rowan in her going home outfit and then they had been out of there. Danni now stood quietly, hugging Rowan who lay sleeping on her, her tiny hand clinging to Danni's top, the other one resting against her bare skin. She watched as Steve circled the car seat they had bought for their baby, a frown on his face as he studied it before he picked it up and placed it in the back seat, strapping it in.
Danni sighed, she couldn't wait until she could sit in their own bed again. Hospital bed were not as comfortable as some people tended to think.
"Ready?" Steve asked attracting her attention. She nodded, kissing Rowan on the cheek before she handed their daughter over to him. She watched as Steve carefully placed the small baby in the seat and buckled her up, nodding with satisfaction. She grinned at him as she remembered him practicing for days with a doll and almost laughed. Steve certainly did like to be prepared for everything which might come up.
"So" she asked him as she went to the passenger side of the car and gingerly lowered herself into the seat, looking towards Steve as he climbed into the driver's seat and looked at her. "Where does the name Rowan come from out of interest?" She asked him curiously.
"I read it in a book once when I was younger and it just sort of stuck with me. I like it. I thought it was feminine sounding but not a name that every girl would have, besides Rowan McGarrett has a nice ring to it" He said with a smile at her before he twisted round and adjusted their daughter's blanket.
"I like it" She agreed looking out the window, her mind skipping to the call she had, had with her mother earlier when she was asking when she could meet he newest granddaughter and spoil her like she deserved to be spoiled. Danni smiled softly to herself as Steve drove as carefully as he could, as Rowan was sleeping and he knew that Danni was still sore after the birth.
"So" Steve said casually, his voice quiet and steady "When are we getting married Danno because I need to have my ring on your finger. I need you to be mine completely mine, love." Danni blinked at the emotions in his voice.
"Well you know normally someone gets married when they get asked" She replied lightly. Her heart thumping hard in her chest. Steve made a sound of amusement.
"I've been in love with you for a long time Danni and we both know that I've asked you to be my wife at least once and I'll keep asking until you say yes to me. I'd marry you tomorrow if you said yes, Granted we're going to wait for a honeymoon but it would be worth it." He said looking sideways as he smiled at her before he looked back out of the windscreen.
"We could marry tomorrow" She agreed, hiding a smile with how quickly his head snapped round to look at her. "But if we did that then you could be the one to explain to my father why he couldn't walk me down the aisle."
He sighed at this, not wanting to get on the bad side of her family, not when he knew how important they were to her and her to them.
"So you're agreeing to getting married then?" He asked cautiously, a wide smile coming to his face when she nodded at him returning his smile. "So we're going to have to include your family in the planning even though you said before that your mother tends to take over?" He said.
"Oh did I not tell you baby?" She said "I've already planned everything. We're getting married two weeks on Friday on the beach outside your old place. The Governor has already agreed to let everyone have the day off from 50 so they can attend. I've let our friends know as well and my family and your family are coming as well. All you need to do beloved is pick who your best men are going to be" She stated, a gentle note to her voice.
He stared out at the street, trying to concentrate on his driving as he swallowed, his hands tightening on the wheel as a wave of happiness came over him that they were finally getting married, after all this time.
"Two weeks is fine by me" he told her. "I need to get a suit" He remarked with a wide grin.
"And you need to speak to Riley about your bachelor party because I'm sure you will want to have one."
"A bachelor party" He repeated, the thought of one never even entering his head.
"I mean I am assuming that you want Riley to be your best man" She said "Though I'd really rather you didn't have any dancers or strippers there. I tend to get…" she hesitated before continuing. "Clingy after the birth of a child. I don't want to share you with anyone apart from Rowan and Grace"
"That's fine by me" Steve replied "I like when you're clingy and possessive and yeah Riley will be my best man but then so will Chin and David and Meka and possibly Toast as well oh and then there's my cousins" he said causing Danni to laugh.
"You're going to be having quite the bachelor party from the sound of it."
"Not if Riley is organising it" Steve replied with a chuckle. "He's more into the poker bachelor parties. He's not a fan of bars or clubs. Riley doesn't tend to drink remember" Danni nodded slowly, she knew that Riley did not like to lose control at all, the same as Steve due to the dreams they both had.
"Have you told Meka about it?"
"I asked him the first time I asked you to marry me" He answered.
"And what about David?" She asked curiously, wincing slightly when a car came to close to their car.
"I asked him yesterday, and he said about time and agreed" He replied as she finally breathed out in relief. She smiled at him, well aware of how protective David was of her.
"Sorry I should have told him that you had asked me to marry you before, he probably thought that you didn't want to marry me so I'm sorry about that"
Steve shrugged as he pulled into their road and drive way.
"It doesn't matter, I only have to wait for two weeks and then all my dreams will come true finally" He said, Danni smiled at him, reaching out and framing his face with her hand, stroking her thumb over his cheekbone. Steve returned the smile, leaning forward and kissing her gently, lingering over the contact
"Smooth talker" She teased slightly, kissing him again before she pushed her door open and got out just as the front door opened and Grace came flying out.
"Mamma" She yelled happily as she threw her arms around Danni and hugged her tightly. Steve smiled as he moved to the back of the baby carrier out of the back seat, grabbing the nappy bag as well, handing it to David when he drew closer to him.
"So how are you feeling now that you have joined the Daddy club?" David asked grinning at him, clearly thrilled at being an Uncle for the second time.
"Elated, overwhelmed, exhausted" Steve said with a laugh "I think I spent all last night wide awake just watching the pair of them. Danni and Rowan are amazing, just… just amazing" He said, trailing off softly, a happy look in his eyes.
"I'm glad for you Steve" David answered, watching as Steve moved away from him, position himself closer to Danni even as he accepted the hugs from the others, sparing each of them a quick word. It was amazing to see the change in the man he was still getting to know, the man his twin was head over heels in love with. He had been relieved when Steve had cornered him yesterday at work and asked him to be one of his best men at his and Danni's wedding. He had never understood why they weren't married or engaged yet but Chin, who had overheard him muttering about it after Steve had asked him, had explained it to him. That Steve had asked Danni and wanted Danni to be his wife but that Danni had initially turned him down. He should have known that it was his sister who had the cold feet, especially since he knew exactly what she had gone through with Duncan, including the things he knew that all of them including Steve didn't know yet. The lingering unease he had felt over Danni's relationship with Steve dispersed after that, not that he was going to tell him. David kept his feelings and thoughts inside, he had learnt the hard way that it was better that way.
Inside the house, they had spoken and laughed, the baby only making a careful couple of rounds around before she and her mummy were sent off to bed by Steve as they both clearly needed it, Grace had instantly followed curling next to them and watching them both sleep like a small protector while Steve politely ushered everyone out of the house, closing the door behind Kono and locking it before he did a quick clean up and went upstairs, entering his bedroom and smiling fondly at the three of them, his gaze going to Grace when she spoke to him.
"So we're gonna take good care of Mummy and Rowan right Uncle Steve?" She asked him, pushing her dark hair away from her brown-gold eyes.
"That's the plan Gracie bean" He answered seriously as he sat down on the other side of the bed to them, lying next to Danni and wrapping his body around her to keep her warm, he kissed her temple, looking down at him and Rowan unable to wrap his head around the fact that he was now a father to a beautiful little girl. His little girl who would always be his to love. "You mum will need a lot of help from the two of us around the place Gracie, she's still tired after giving birth to Rowan and your sister will need a lot of attention at first but…"
"But baby tends to sleep nearly all the time in those first few months" Grace finished with a knowing look. "I asked Auntie Amy and Auntie Lou-Lou before you came because they both have kids and I thought they would know" She went on the say in response to his questioning look.
Steve smiled making a sound of amusement at the back of his throat.
"Well that was a good call to make because if anyone is going to know about babies then it would be the two of them" He responded, lowering his voice when Danni shifted.
"It looks like Rowan has dark hair like you Uncle Steve" Grace commented thoughtfully after a moment of silence. "Do you think that means she'll end up having your hair and eyes and look like you?"
Steve frowned at the question, unsure on how to answer it so he decided to follow Danni's way of parenting and tell the young girl the truth, he liked the fact she was always honest with Grace.
"I'm not sure who she will look like Grace, she had my dark hair but her eyes are blue and they could very well turn to grey like your mother's. I hope they do because Danni's eyes are beautiful" He admitted, reaching out and running his hand down Danni's hair. "The older she gets the more we'll be able to tell. The books say…" his voice trailed off as Grace giggled, interrupting him.
"Uncle Steve you have read all those baby books you bought too much!" She told him.
"Do you blame me? Rowan is my first child so I've got zero experience on how to do this parenting malarkey. Your mum raised you so I've got no doubt Rowan will turn out well but I've got to learn from somewhere" He told the young girl, his eyes lowering to Rowan when her small hand started waving in the air, her eyes drifting open. She yawned, the sight making Steve heart ache with love, as her eyes focused on him. He couldn't get over how much he adored the small tiny being lying contently in Danni's arm. The same way that he couldn't get over the fact that she was his, half his DNA making up a perfect package. He reached out to her, watching as Rowan did nothing for a moment until he wriggled his finger into the small palm, then her tiny fingers wrapped around it, her eyes still studying him intently with a look that was so completely her mother that it made him laugh softly. Even when he tried to pull his finger away she held on tightly casing Grace to giggle.
"Guess she liked to hold on to you Uncle Steve" She commented.
"It certainly looked that way Grace" Steve answered absently, leaning closer to Rowan aware of Grace doing the same.
"I thinks she does look like you, I can't really see any of mamma in her" She commented sounding disappointed. Steve frowned as he studied Rowan.
"I don't think you're right Grace" He said "This little nose here is like your mum's and the ears are a similar shape as is her mouth" He commented as he continued to study his daughter. Rowan in turn took to looking at both him and Grace, one hand gripping Steve's finger, the other resting against the soft skin just above Danni's top.
"What are you both doing?" Steve and Grace looked up instantly at the sound of Danni's voice to see her watching them with a confused sleepy expression.
"We're trying to figure out who Rowan looks like the most Mamma" Grace answered her seriously, snuggling closer to her. Danni blinked down at her, looking at Rowan briefly before she turned her attention back to Grace.
"Actually she looks like you did when you were a baby Grace" She answered with a yawn, tilting her head to look at Steve with a warm sleepy smile.
Steve leaned forward and gave her a gently kiss, his hand slipping into her hair before Grace spoke.
"Does she really Mummy? She asked excitedly. "Can I see my baby book so we can compare? Please?" Steve smiled at the comment realising that he had never seen any of Grace's baby pictures.
"That would be fun" He commented.
Danni nodded, passing Rowan over to Steve and gingerly moved towards the edge of the bed and stood up, leaving the room and heading to the living room. She searched through the bookcase and took down Grace's baby book and re-entered the bedroom, a smile coming to her face when her eyes landed on her family.
She sat carefully on the bed again, handing the book over to Grace who opened it eagerly to show Steve.
"See this is me when I was born Uncle Steve" She stated, patting her fingertip against a picture of her as a baby being held in her mother's arms. Steve smiled down at it, his eyes lingering over Danni's tired but smiling face in the picture before he looked up at her, watching as she got comfortable on the bed again.
"You're right, she does look like Grace did." He commented before he turned his attention back to Grace who continued to point out other pictures while he cuddled Rowan close to him, brushing kisses over the top of her head every few seconds as though he was reminding himself that his baby was in his arms.
Danni watched the three of them, a smile coming to his face as she yawned, her eyes drifting shut as she fell back to sleep.
Author Note
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