Note: Time to fine out who these guys are.

Chapter Six

Steve woke the next morning and peered into the guest bedroom. Danny was still fast asleep, but Steve could see pain lines around his eyes, so headed downstairs to sort some breakfast for them. Danny needed to eat, and take his pain meds as soon as he woke. Steve looked out at the water, it looked so inviting, but he didn't dare take his normal swim in case Danny needed him.

He grabbed some fruit and yoghurt from the fridge, and poured two glasses of fresh orange juice. He was then surprised by a knock at the door. Opening it he found Chin and Kono, "morning guys." Steve said standing back to let them in. "You're early."

"Steve, Charlie got a hit on one of the facial recognitions. Guy by the name of, Koa Akana. Got a rap sheet for petty theft, and assault." Kono explained.

"We got an address?" Steve asked.

"Sure do. Lou is sitting on the house already." Chin said.

"Ok, go bring this guy in, see if he will roll on the other guys." Steve ordered.

"You don't want in?" Kono asked shocked.

"Someone needs to stay here for Danny, and I don't trust myself not to put a bullet in the guy. You should see the state of his abdomen and chest. They really meant business. We're lucky they didn't kill him."

Chin and Kono both scowled, realising that Danny must have needed quite a bit of help, for him to allow Steve to see his bruises.

"Ok. We'll keep you informed." Chin said turning to leave.

"Send me this guy's file, when Danny wakes I can get him to give a positive I.D."

"Will do Boss." Kono said following Chin out, but already tapping away on her phone to send Steve the information.

Steve returned to the kitchen, grabbed his breakfast, took it out onto the lanai, and sat watching the waves while he ate. Finishing his breakfast, he decided to go check on Danny again. As he reached the top of the stairs he heard Danny talking.

"I promise, Monkey. Uncle Steve is taking good care of me. It's just a few bruises and a broken arm. Yes, once I get a proper cast on its all yours, your own private canvas. No, you will not come back from camp early. I'm fine. Ok Monkey, you go have fun. Someone will pick you up when you get back. Oh, and I have a surprise for you, well it wouldn't be a surprise if I told you, would it? Just go to your practice. Monkey, Danno loves you."

Steve entered the room smiling when he saw the grin on Danny's face, "you told Gracie what happened?"

"A selective version of it. She called and woke me up, she knew instantly that something was wrong, I was still a bit out of it when I answered."

"She ok?" Steve asked concerned.

"Yeah, she knows you're taking care of me. I just hope some of this bruising goes down before she gets home." Danny sighed.

Steve eyed up Danny's face, his eyes were less puffy now, as was his cheek but he still had panda eyes that were at least now starting to turn a shade of yellow around the edge. "I think it's gonna take a while bud."

"Yeah." Danny groaned as he threw back the covers and swung his legs over the bed.

"Here." Steve said grabbing Danny's sling and easing his friends arm into it, "I have breakfast and your meds ready downstairs then I need you to make a positive I.D for us."

"You found one of the guys?" Danny asked as he started to make his way downstairs.

"Charlie did. The team are picking him up as we speak." Steve replied.

"You didn't go?" Danny asked surprised.

"Thought I better stay here, in case you needed carrying downstairs."'

Danny stopped and turned to look at Steve, then shook his head, and continued down the stairs. Reaching the kitchen he quickly grabbed the meds and the waiting orange juice, and swallowed them down fast.

"You better eat that too." Steve said indicating the bowl of fruit and yoghurt, "otherwise those pills will knock you on your ass."

Danny picked up the spoon and pulled the bowl closer, "so where's this picture then?"

Steve pulled out his phone and brought up the picture, "here."

"Yep, that's the guy who is hopefully sporting a broken rib, too." Danny replied then took a mouthful of his breakfast.

"Good. Hopefully he will give up his buddies." Steve said pouring them both a coffee.

After finishing breakfast Danny slowly made his way back upstairs to freshen up and dress. Steve tidied the kitchen while anxiously waiting to hear from the team. Finally an hour later his phone rang, "Chin, you get him?"

"Sure did. Had to get him checked out before we could speak to him 'cos he is sporting two lovely cracked ribs."

"Ha, that will certainly make Danny feel better." Steve laughed. "So did he give up the other guys?"

"Nope, he's keeping his mouth shut, won't speak to us." Chin said disappointed.

"Ok, I'm coming in. I'll make him talk." Steve said then hung up.

"He won't talk?" Danny asked, causing Steve to swing round and face him, surprised as he hadn't heard Danny returning.

"No he won't. But I'm gonna make him. Will you be ok here, on your own?"

"No I'm not, so I'm coming with you." Danny stated already headed to the door.

"Danny, no. Stay here, get some rest. I'll take care of him."

"That's what I'm worried about." Danny replied. "Look, I want to see him. Let me talk to him."

"You're sure you're up to this?" Steve asked observing the way Danny was still hunched over.

"Yes, now come on." Danny said opening the door and wincing as it pulled on his ribs.

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"Brah, you sure you're up to this?" Chin asked as Danny stood outside the interrogation room.

"Will you all just relax? I'm fine. I hurt, but I'm fine. I want to look this guy in the eyes."

"Let the man give it a try. We're getting no where." Lou said gaining Danny's nod of appreciation.

"Fine, but I'm coming with." Steve said opening the door for Danny to enter.

Koa Akana sat, handcuffed to the chair, in an otherwise empty room. He looked up as the door opened and his eyes widened.

"Didn't expect to see me again, eh?" Danny asked walking proudly into the room. "How's the ribs?" Danny smiled.

"As good as yours." Koa grinned.

"Touché." Danny replied with a small giggle. "But you see bones heal. Then I'll be back out there, arresting scum like you. But you? You are going to jail for sure, for how long, now that depends on how co-operative you are."

Koa stared down at the floor, so Danny continued. "Your friend, the one in charge seemed to think he could get away with attacking me, that there would be no consequences. But that didn't cover you and the other two, did it? We will find out who they are, but you could save us some time and help yourself out, give us their names and I will personally speak with the DA for you."

Koa looked up and studied Danny's face, before letting out a sigh, "ok fine. Jonny and Carl Peka and the guy you really want, is Liko Ano."

"Ano?" Steve asked surprised. "This guy's uncle is Ano?"

"Yeah, I think he's a cop or something, got him off some drug charges a while back."

"Oh he's not just a cop." Danny stated. "He's the damn Chief of Police."

TBC