This Chapter is set a couple of weeks after the last one. I've skipped the part where I actually write about sending Mary back home to L.A so she could pack up her belongings and just have her back living with Steve and Catherine in Hawaii as she searches for her new family home.

Steve will be visiting the base to give his official decision to the Navy regarding his Naval career with Catherine and his Ohana supporting him. Doris will be making another appearance and the couple will be getting a very big surprise… Pitter Patter. Any idea's on what the surprise is?

This will be the final Chapter of my moving forward story, I do plan to write another story; and already have lots of ideas and plot lines written down. Unfortunately, I don't know when my next story will be as my husband and I are entering a new phase in our relationship as we become parents to an adorable little boy in the next few weeks. All my current spare time will be taken over with an energetic toddler and me time (my chance to write) will drastically reduce.

Thank you to those who have left review's, they are very much appreciated.

Hope you enjoy the last Chapter.

Lots of Love Wendy x

McGarrett's Residence.

Wednesday 2100 hrs.

"Mary, It's too dangerous." He growled in frustration.

"We've already discussed it Steve, I'm staying." Mary declared firmly.

"Don't be so stubborn, you could have been killed." He pointed out in an attempt to make her see reason.

"You could have been killed in that plane, but you're not leaving the Island." Mary told the stubborn idiot.

"That's a totally different thing, Mare." He argued back. "We lost dad because of people like Shimona. What if Joan had been with you at the airport?"

"Then you would have saved us both." She pointed out. "You're all the family I have left Steve."

"Mare, I just want you safe." He told her as stared her straight in the eye. "Watching Shimona pointing that gun at you, it was like listening to Hess threatening me with dad all over again. I can't lose you like that." He told her honestly.

"I'm not going to hide away for the rest of my life just because some sicko killed dad. Hawaii is my real home Steve, and I want Joan to grow up being close to her family." Mary told him firmly.

Steve shook his head. "You'll be safer in L.A." He tried to point out to her, trying to make her see things his way. "You won't have people going after you and Joan because you're my sister."

"Cath has been kidnapped twice." Mary pointed out. "I don't see you sending her away."

"That's different." Steve said angrily.

"Why? Because Cath was in the Navy?" Mary said stubbornly. "Here's the news flash big brother, it still happened, she still got hurt."

Steve clenched his jaw as the image of Catherine in the back of the ambulance swam through his head. "I know it did, I still remember every little bruise on her body Mary. You want the truth; it haunts me every day that there is a chance that something could happen to Catherine while we are at work." He sobbed out.

"But you're not pushing her away." Mary pointed out. "I don't want to be alone any more, Steve. I just want to come home." She told him as the tears freely ran down her face.

"Mare?" He said as he pulled her into his embrace, the fight going out of him at her final words.

"Please don't send me away again." She cried, feeling like she was fourteen again.

"Okay, but Mary you have to promise you'll let me run background checks on all the neighbours before you even think of signing." He pleaded.

"God, that is so creepy." Mary informed him as she pulled out of his embrace and rolled her eyes at his over protectiveness.

"It's to keep you both safe." Steve reminded her. "It's not up for negotiation Mare, if you want to stay on Oahu you agree to the background checks."

"Fine." She agreed reluctantly, before making another point. "Just so you know that doesn't roll over to any dates I might have."

"Just so you know, it does and I'll be vetting them anyway." Steve told her as he crossed his arms across his chest defiantly.

"Ow my god, you've turned into dad." She declared as she moved past him. "I'm not fourteen anymore, Steve." She pointed out as she headed upstairs to her room.

"That went well." Catherine said sarcastically as she walked out of the kitchen with two mugs of tea in her hand.

"You think I should make her go back to the mainland?" He asked as he took one of the mugs from her and placed it on the coffee table.

"No I don't. You need to allow Mary to do what she thinks is right for her and Joan. Mary wants to move back to be closer to you, she isn't going to change her mind about that." Catherine held up her hand to stop him interrupting. "Yes the situation with Shimona was traumatic for her, but she's dealing with it in her own way. We just have to be there to support her."

"I could have lost her two weeks ago Cath." He told her quietly as he lowered himself onto the couch.

"But we didn't, just like I didn't lose you ten weeks ago." She pointed out to him as she took a seat beside him and placed her own mug on the table.

They sat beside each other for a while without speaking as Catherine gave Steve time to process her words. "We both have a dangerous job, Steve. I know you worry about me, but that goes both ways." She told him as she turned to look at him.

"I hate the idea that any of the people that I love and care for can be hurt because of the likes of Shimona." He confided in her.

"I know you do." She placed her hand on his check. "We have no way of knowing if Michelle Shimona targeted the Airport when she did because of Mary or if it was simply a coincidence that she chose that day."

He nodded his head at her words, leaning forwards to place a soft kiss on her lips as he put an end to the conversation. Picking up his tea he sank back into the cushions of the worn leather couch pulling her with him as she cuddled into his side with her head on his shoulder.

McGarrett Residence

Thursday 0600 hrs.

"BEEP… BEEP… BEEP." Drifted through the room as Steve flung his arm out of bed to silence the alarm before it had a chance to wake Catherine. Finding the annoying item, he hit the off button with a slap. He turned to Catherine who was curled into his side with her head resting on his shoulder and her hand on his chest as she looked up at him through sleepy eyes.

"Good morning, Catherine." He murmured as he leaned towards her, his nose playfully bumping hers before he kissed her.

"Good morning, Steve." She returned as she slipped the hand on his chest around his neck and into his hair as he deepened the kiss.

He pulled back from the kiss, his hand slipping to her cheek as he brushed her hair from her face. "I was just about to go for a run, why don't you try and go back to sleep for a while." He suggested.

"I can think of something else we can both do together." She whispered suggestively as she used the hand in his hair to trace along his shoulders and down his back.

"Really?" He asked with a grin. "Does it include sleeping?"

"No sleeping involved, but you'll definitely get an energetic workout." She told him saucily.

He grinned as he swooped in to kiss her rolling her to her back as skimmed his hand down her body till he reached the edge of the T-shirt she was wearing. He pulled back from the kiss, quickly rolling away from her as he left the bed.

"Steve." She complained as she watched him move around the bottom of the bed and head towards the bedroom door.

"I'm not taking any chances." He said as he threw the look into place, preventing his niece from being able to interrupt them again. He grinned as he grabbed hold of the sheet and pulled it completely of her body before taking hold of her legs and pulling her to the bottom of the bed, her shriek of laughter loud in the quiet of the room.

He didn't get the time to go for a run or even a swim that morning.

….

Williams Residence

Thursday 0730 hrs.

"Grace, get a move on please." Danny called as he waited for his daughter to finish getting ready for school.

"I'm coming." She called back as she came rushing into the kitchen with her bag flung over her shoulder. She dropped the bag on the Island as she pulled the fridge door open and grabbed the quart of milk out of the door before grabbing a glass from the cupboard.

Danny watched as Grace pulled herself onto one of the bar stools so she could tuck into her breakfast just as his cell rang. Picking it up from the counter beside him he quickly checked the caller I.D. "Hey, babe." He greeted as he took the call.

"I need a favour." Steve asked him as soon as his partner answered the phone.

"Don't you usually ask Catherine for favours." Danny teased as he picked up his mug and took a sip of his coffee.

"Very funny. I need you to run background checks on the occupants of these homes." He told Danny as he rattled of several addresses.

"Why?" Danny asked with curiosity.

"Because these could be Mary's new neighbours." He said simply.

"Okay. I'll run them as soon as I get into the office." Danny readily agreed.

"Thanks buddy." Steve said

"Your welcome, babe. You ready for your meeting today? I can come with you if you want some moral support." Danny told him.

"No, it's fine Danny. Catherine's going to go with me. Thanks for the offer though." He told him, grateful for his partner's support.

"I'm here for you, you know that; right? Whatever you decide to do, it won't change anything with five-0." Danny pointed out to him.

"Mahalo." He said simply just before hanging up.

…..

McGarrett's residence.

0800

Catherine entered the bedroom and came to a stop as she watched Steve stood in front of the full length mirror as he fastened the buttons on his dress whites. She caught his gaze in the mirror, smiling at him reassuringly. She moved to stand in front of him as she brushed off the imaginary bits of lint from his uniform.

"You know the last time you wore your uniform was for our wedding." Catherine reminded him as she slipped her arms around his neck.

"I don't think I can pick you up at the moment." He reminded her with a smile.

"Why Commander, are you calling me fat?" She teased as she leaned up to brush a kiss across his grinning face.

"Nope." He said as he returned her kiss before pulling away from her lips. "As much as I like what your wearing, I think you should get dressed." He pointed out as his hands slid under the hem of one of his SEAL T-shirts and inside her cotton panties as he palmed her behind.

"That was my intention when I came up stairs; I got distracted, Commander." She told him with a grin as she went up on tip toes to kiss him before pulling out of his embrace.

"Who's distracting who now, Lieutenant?" He retorted as Catherine pulled the T-shirt over her head and dropped it onto the bed before opening her closet door and flicking through her clothes.

"I don't know what you're talking about." She said innocently over her shoulder as she pulled a pale blue chiffon dress out of the closet and laid it on the bed. She raised an eyebrow at him as she turned to look at him.

"So you standing there naked?" He asked.

Catherine ran her hands along her hips and slipped her hands into her panties. "Still wearing panties." She pointed out to him. "Just don't ask what colour." She quipped as she crossed to her dresser and began pulling out underwear. She grinned as she felt him move behind her. He slipped his hands around her front, softly running them across her chest before cupping her breasts.

Steve nuzzled her braid out of his way as he traced the outline of the star tattoo on the back of her neck with his tongue. He grinned as he heard her moan at the same time as she pushed her breasts more fully into his hands.

"We don't have time." She moaned as he began kissing his way down her neck.

"Rain check?" He asked as he dropped a kiss her shoulder.

"Definitely." She told him as he released her allowing her to get dressed.

"I'll wait for you downstairs." He told her as he dropped a kiss on her lips and headed for the bedroom door.

Beach house

0900 hrs

"It's a beautiful family home Miss McGarrett." The realtor said as she showed her the upstairs of the house. "I do have several clients that have shown an interest in the property already."

"What do you think, Joan?" Mary asked as her daughter as she jiggled her on her hip. "Should mommy buy this house?"

"I liv ith Unca Steve." Joan declared with a grin.

"We're only stopping with Uncle Steve till we find a house, Joan." Mary reminded her.

"You're boyfriend?" The realtor asked as she studied the fading bruises on the young woman's face. She had noticed the remnants of the black eye and split lip as soon as Mary McGarrett had turned up at the beach front property she was showing.

"My brother." Mary explained easily. "I'm not in a relationship at the moment." She felt the need to add as the other woman scrutinised the bruising left over from her ordeal with Michelle Shimona.

"Unca Steve, luk ike Pwince." Mary tried to tell the lady.

Mary chuckled at her daughter's words. "I don't think Uncle Steve will want that getting around, Joanie. She's telling you her Uncle looked like a Prince this morning in his uniform." Mary explained to her.

"Your brother is stationed on the Island?" She asked with curiosity.

"My brother lives on the Island, he's in the reserves." Mary told her before steering the conversation back to the house. "Who has access to the beach outside the property?"

"It's a private beach that's shared with the two houses either side." She told her as she pushed open the upper balcony doors that lead of the Master bedroom. "As you can see the beach is fenced on either side of the two adjacent properties to prevent trespassers. The current owners have indicated that they will be leaving all the outdoor furniture when they sell, there moving into an apartment."

"What about the swing set and trampoline?" Mary asked as she realised the owner wouldn't have space for the outdoor toys in an apartment.

"They haven't mentioned them, but I can call and ask Mrs Jordan her plans for them." She told Mary as she pulled her cell phone from her purse and quickly placed a call to the owner. She moved away from Mary to give herself a little privacy as she took the call.

Mary pulled her own cell out of her bag and placed a quick call to her brother. She didn't wait long before he answered the call.

"Hey Mare, how did it go at the property?" He asked as he answered.

"I'm still here. I'm going to put an offer in on this one." She quickly informed him.

"I've got Danny running checks on the neighbours, so hold off on signing anything until he gives me the all clear." Steve told her.

"You're creepy you know that, big brother." Mary pointed out to him.

"Making sure you and Joan are safe Mare." He snarked back at her.

"The current owners are moving into an apartment and they're leaving all the outside furniture, I've got the realtor checking to see if they plan on leaving the outdoor toys." She said, choosing to ignore him.

"You want me to have a look over the place, first?" He asked.

"No. I've made up my mind, I like this one. I'm not going to give you the chance to try and talk me out of it." Mary told him in a firm tone.

"Just hold of for a few hours Mare, please?" He pleaded, needing to know the checks had come back okay for all her neighbours before she committed herself to the sale.

"I've got to go; the realtor is coming back. I'll see you later." She said as she disconnected the call.

….

Pearl Harbour.

Admiral Tom McCoy's office.

0930 hrs.

Steve pulled the truck into a parking space outside the Administration building and turned off the engine. He sat for a few minutes just looking through the windshield as he watched people in uniform moving in and out of the building. He felt Catherine's hand on his leg as she gave him a reassuring squeeze.

He turned to look at her, giving her a small smile. "You know; I don't know what I'd have done without you and the rest of the team these past couple of months." He told her honestly.

"There is nowhere I'd rather have been than by your side through all of this. I know this is a big change for you, but WE will get through it." Catherine told him with sincerity.

"Yeah." He agreed as he opened the truck door and climbing out, quickly moving around the other side of the truck to help Catherine out of the truck. He saw her wince and rub at her back as she stepped down from the running board. "You okay?" He asked in concern.

"Yeah. He's just a little active this morning, I think he's turning." She explained as he locked the truck and they made their way across the parking lot towards the building.

Steve pulled the door open for Catherine, allowing her to enter the air-conditioned building before him as they made their way down the corridor towards Admiral Joe McCoy's office. Reaching the outer office; he instructed the Female Ensign he had an appointment to see the Admiral. "The Admiral is expecting me."

"Yes, Sir. I'll let him know you've arrived, Commander." She snapped as she picked up the phone and notified the Admiral.

Catherine was just lowering herself into one of the seat's in the Admiral's outer office when his office door opened. "Catherine, how are you?" The Admiral asked her warmly.

"I'm fine thank you, Sir." Catherine replied with a smile.

"Excellent. I trust both your parents are okay? I keep meaning to give your dad a call, just never seem to get the time to do it with the time difference." He said.

"They're both fine, they have plans to fly out to see us in a few weeks once the baby arrives." Catherine confided in him.

"I'll have to get your dad out for a beer, give us chance to have a catch up." The Admiral decided.

"I'm sure he'd like that, Sir." Catherine told him honestly.

"Next time you speak to him, tell him I said Hello." The Admiral told her.

"I certainly will, Sir." Catherine agreed.

"Excellent. Steve, shall we?" He said as he gestured towards the open door to his office.

Catherine watched as Steve straightened his back and sucked in a breath as he mentally steeled himself for this meeting. "Yes, Sir." He snapped out as he moved towards the office and stepped inside.

….

Iolani Palace

1000 hrs.

"Okay, why are we running these addresses through our data base?" Kono asked as she helped Danny check the addresses on his list.

"Because Steve asked." Danny told her, as if that was all the explanation that was needed.

"Why does he want us to check them?" Kono insisted.

"Because they might be Mary's new neighbours." Danny said as he keyed in one of the addresses and came up with the home owner's name.

"Well ain't that typically McGarrett." Lou said with a hint of humour as he moved to join Danny and Kono at the smart table.

"After the situation at the airport he's been a little over protective." Danny pointed out.

"A little?" Kono questioned as she stared at Danny with an amused grin.

"Why are you so surprised?" Lou asked her. "We all know what he's like." He pointed out.

Danny grinned at Lou, who was always so intuitive when it came to reading Steve. "See, Lou's not questioning the search." He told Kono.

"Well he can rest easy." Kono said as she finished the last of the names and addresses on the list. "All the neighbours came back clean, except for the scandal with Mrs Dillingham who had a speeding ticket issued just last week." Kono told them with a chuckle.

"I'll let Mary know the search came back clear." Danny pulled his cell from his pocket and flicked through the contact list till he found Mary's.

….

Pearl Harbour

1200 hrs.

Admiral Tom McCoy's office.

Catherine twisted in her seat as she attempted to find a comfortable position. Keoni was extremely active and judging by the kicking and pushing sensations she could feel along her ribs she suspected he was actually upside down. A Braxton Hicks contraction hit, causing her to suck in her breath as she placed her hand over her abdomen in an attempt to soothe it. She frowned as she felt the muscles tightening in her abdomen before they relaxed and the pain eased.

She looked up as she heard the door open to Admiral McCoy's office. Catherine sent Steve a smile as he stepped out of the office and turned to shake hands with the Admiral. Steve's body language was no longer as tense as he somehow seemed more at ease after the meeting. Catherine waited till they finished with their pleasantries and the Admiral had returned to his office before she pushed herself out of her seat.

"How did it go?" Catherine asked him softly as they made their way down the corridor towards the doors of the Administration building.

"Okay." He said with a small smile. "I still have another three months before It's official, but I'm back with Naval Intelligence. The Admiral will process my paperwork once my Doctor has signed me off for active duty."

"You up for a small detour?" Catherine asked when they reached the truck and he unlocked it before helping her inside.

"Sure, you have somewhere in mind?" He asked as he climbed in behind the wheel and started the engine.

"Yes. You drive, I'll tell you when to turn." She said with a grin as he put the truck into drive and moved out of the parking lot.

Steve manoeuvred the truck along the roads of the base, turning when Catherine indicated. He grinned as he realised exactly where Catherine was directing him. He pulled into the small parking lot and climbed out before moving around to help Catherine. Catherine slipped her arm through his as they slowly made their way towards the slip that housed the USS Missouri.

They strolled to the edge of the pier past the hulk of the ship as they both looked out over the water towards the Arizona. She let go of Steve's arm as he saluted the brave men who had lost their lives in defence of their home.

"You know you once told me, how you saw the Pearl Harbour veterans as being the epitome of a hero in your eyes. How they selflessly fought to defend their country." She whispered to him softly. "I know you won't agree with me, but that's exactly how I see you Steve. You selfishly fight every day to ensure that our home stays safe."

"Cath, no…" He said, just before she cut him off again.

"You went undercover with Danny because of the threat to this Island, you knew there was a chance that your cover could be blown if they recognised you. But it was the only way we could bring down Dai Wan and his rainbow meth." She pointed out to him as he shook his head at her in denial.

"You don't need to be an active duty SEAL to carry on doing that, you just need to be the person, the hero you are inside." She told him as she placed her hand over his heart. "I will always be proud of you because of who you are, not because of what you are." She told him softly, watching as the last of the tension left his body.

She didn't say anything else, just allowed him the time to process her words and reflect on his life as he continued to stare out over the water. She rubbed at her back trying to ease the ache that had been there most of the morning, just as another Braxton Hicks contraction hit. Steve turned to look at her in concern as he heard her suck in a breath and let it out slowly as the pain subsided.

"Cath?" He asked in concern, when she gripped at his arm tightly.

"I don't think that was a Braxton Hicks." She told him in alarm as she realised how frequently she'd had them that morning.

"You mean now?" He asked as the implication of her words came to him.

"Yes Steve, I mean now." She told him sarcastically.

"You're not due for another five weeks." He pointed out as he slipped his arm around her waist to escort her back to the truck.

"Tell that to your son." She snapped as she gasped when another one hit and her fingers bit into his arm at the pain.

"Okay…. okay…let's get you to the hospital." He reasoned with her in a soothing tone as he glanced at his watch to check the time

"Steve!" She called as she stopped moving and looked at him. "My waters have just broke." She told him as she felt another contraction hit.

"Contraction?" He asked as he saw her face scrunch in pain.

She nodded her head as she breathed out through the pain. "Yeah." She was finally able to tell him.

"That was only two minutes since the last." He told her nervously after checking his watch. "I don't think we're going to make the hospital." He said as he pulled his cell from his pocket and placed a call for an ambulance.

"Sir, everything alright?" Called a familiar older voice Steve recognised.

"Boson." Steve said as he looked across at the old vet and pulled out his truck keys. "Blue Silverado in the parking, I need you to get the first aid kit and my go bag out of the back."

"Is she alright?" He asked as he took the keys to the Commanders truck.

"Having a baby…." Cath gasped as another pain hit, and she breathed through it.

"I'll call the paramedics." The Boson said as his eyes went wide at the ladies' words.

"Already done, I just need you to get the first aid kit and my go bag." Steve urged him as he held Catherine upright as best as he could with all her weight resting on him. Once he felt her ease up her grip on his arm he steered her towards the shaded area under the corrugated steel overhang of the Pearl Canteen. He helped her to sit on one of the benches as he encouraged her to control her breathing.

Iolani Palace.

1200 hrs.

"What's all this?" Danny asked as Chin walked in carrying a large stack of files.

"This is the applications for the new crèche." Chin informed him as he dropped the stack of files on the Danny's desk. "Human resources just sent them up for us to do the background checks as per the agreement from the Governor."

"Just how many are there?" Danny questioned as he grabbed a quarter of the files of the top of the pile and dropped them into his in tray.

"Apparently they had 109 applications sent in, but they were able to narrow it down to the 82 applicants you see before you." Chin told him as he picked up the remaining files with the intention of heading towards Lou's office to deposit a stack of them with the former SWAT captain to check through.

"You heard anything from Steve today?" Danny called to Chin just before he left the office.

Chin turned back to address Danny's question. "No, I haven't spoken to him since we went spear fishing on Saturday morning. Why?"

"No reason, it's just he had a meeting at Pearl this morning." Danny said, brushing his concern aside.

"He never told me." Chin said as he moved back into Danny's office and sat down in a chair. "Is this to discuss his Navy career following the transplant?"

"Yeah. Apparently he can't stay in the SEAL's because of the transplant." Danny confessed quietly. "I can't help but think he resents me for that."

"Has he said that?" Chin enquired as he looked at Danny thoughtfully.

"No." Danny said simply. "I asked him."

"And he denied it? Changed the subject?" Chin suggested.

"He told me he didn't, that I had given him a chance to be a father." Danny shared with his friend.

"Then I would believe his words. Steve McGarrett is not one to say something he doesn't mean." Chin pointed out.

"Yeah, you're right. Thanks Chin." He told the Hawaiian man.

"You are very welcome." Chin said as he stood and left the office.

….

Pearl Harbour

USS MISSIOURRI

1210 hrs

"I want to push." Catherine suddenly announced as she gripped hard at Steve's hand.

"No you don't." Steve told her as he swallowed and checked his watch again for the hundredth time. Where the hell were the paramedics. He'd helped Catherine lower herself to the floor when she'd complained about being uncomfortable sat on the bench. She was currently lay on several towels that the Boson had collected from the gift shop.

"I NEED TO PUSH." Catherine growled out to him.

"Let me check." He agreed in an attempt to keep her calm. Lifting her skirt as modestly as he could to check on her progress, he swore as he realised exactly how far into her labour she was. "I think I can see the top of his head." He told her as he quickly began unbuttoning his jacket to remove it.

He began rolling up his sleeves as he grabbed for the first aid kit and began pulling items out of it. Laying a large sterile pad on the floor beside him he began using the hand sanitizer to clean his hands before wiping sanitiser over the blade of his pen knife and the cable tie he'd pulled from his go bag.

Steve was silently sending up a prayer that the Paramedics would arrive before he had to deliver his son. He also knew that every minute they waited the chances of his prayer being answered was unlikely. He smiled at Catherine reassuringly, even if inside he was a nervous screaming wreck.

"Steve." She called softly with a smile on her flushed face. "Persevere and thrive on adversity."

"Right." He agreed as he watched her face as another contraction hit. "You ready to start pushing, mommy."

"Yesss…." She shouted out as she clenched her teeth and began to push through the contraction.

"That's it, you're doing great." He encouraged her as urged her to continue breathing slowly in and out to slow her breathing. "And again… that's it… his head's nearly here." He told her as he watched his son's head slowly begin to appear.

He could hear the sirens from the Paramedics as they entered the Ford Island bridge, the sound floating over the water towards them. He looked up searching for the Boson who was keeping well-meaning people out of the way. "Boson make sure the EMT's know where we are when they arrive." He ordered the older man.

"Yes, Sir." He snapped ready to follow the Commander's orders.

Steve grabbed the towel from his go bag and draped it over his shoulder before following his actions with the soft cotton t-shirt that was also in there. "Okay, Cath. You're doing great, were nearly there." He told her.

"We?" She exclaimed angrily. "I don't see you birthing an elephant." She pointed out as she once more took a break between contractions.

"I'm sorry." He apologised quickly. "You're nearly there, just one more push." He encouraged her just as an another contraction hit.

"You're never touching me again after this." She complained as she felt another contraction build.

"Copy that." He agreed as he got ready to catch their son as she pushed one last time. "That's it… you're doing great… "He urged.

"Steve?" She asked as she pushed herself up on her elbows to see her husband gently placing their son against his shoulder, as he gently cleared his mouth allowing him to cry for the first time. Catherine smiled at the look of wonder and love on his face as he gazed down at the baby.

"God Cath, he's perfect." Steve whispered in awe as he gazed down at his son for the first time.

"Let me see." She urged as she held her hands out to take hold of the squirming bundle wrapped in one of Steve's white cotton t-shirts.

"Time for you to go to Mommy." Steve said softly as he gently brushed a kiss on top of his son's messy head as he carefully transferred him to his mother's arms while he dealt with the task of cutting the cord.

Iolani Palace.

1330 hrs.

Danny heard his phone ping as a text message came through. Checking the caller I.D to see if it was important he sighed in relief when Steve's name popped up. He quickly opened the message only to discover a picture as well. He whooped for joy when he read the message alarming his colleagues who were working in their own offices.

With his grin firmly in place he headed out of his office and headed towards the smart table, knowing the rest of the team would follow him to see what had caused his outburst. He quickly flicked the picture onto the overhead screen just as Chin, Kono and Lou joined him.

"Okay what's with the jolly attitude?" Lou asked as he reached the smart table.

"I've just got a text from our fearless leader." Danny informed them all with a grin.

"You don't normally react that way to the boss texting you." Kono pointed out.

"Not unless Steve's offered to pay for dinner." Lou commented with a chuckle.

"Yes well the message reads…."

"Aloha, Uncles and Aunties. I couldn't wait to meet my mommy and daddy, so I thought I'd surprise them. Lots of love Keoni Daniel McGarrett. pp.'s Mom was awesome."

"Is that?" Kono said as she caught sight of the picture on the screen. "Aww he's so cute." Kono gushed.

"I'm just about to call Steve." Danny said as he placed a call to his partner.

"Hey Danno." Steve greeted excitedly.

"Congratulation's babe." Danny said as his partner answered. "Looks just like you."

"Congratulation's boss, he's adorable." Kono told him over the open line.

"Definitely what they both said, congratulation's." Lou added with a smile.

"Your dad would have been incredibly proud and honoured by the name you've both chosen." Chin told Steve as he took note of the Hawaiian name they had chosen for their son.

"Thanks, guy's." Steve told them all sincerely.

"Wait a minute, what about the name?" Danny asked as he heard Chin's words.

"Keoni, is Hawaiian for John." Chin explained simply for Danny and Lou's benefit.

"Wow. So he's named after your dad and me?" Danny said in awe as he realised the importance of the name they had chosen.

"Yeah. We both felt you deserved to have our first born named after you, seeing as I have your liver." Steve told him with a hint of humour in his voice. "It would have been Danielle if he was a girl."

"Very funny babe." Danny retorted to the teasing. "How is Catherine, everything okay?"

"She's great. The nurse is helping her to freshen up." He confided, just as they heard a snuffling sound and a small cry before Steve spoke again this time more softly. "It's okay, Mommy will be back real soon with dinner. You want to say hello to your Auntie and Uncles?"

The team all grinned at one another as they heard the softly spoken words coming out of their boss's mouth.

"They're going to keep them both in for a couple of days to make sure everything is okay because he was early, but they're both doing okay." Steve confided.

"So how was the surprise? I thought you were going to be at Pearl most of the morning?" Danny asked him with a grin.

"Frightening. We were at Pearl when Cath went into labour." Steve shared with them. "Mommy's back, see I told you she'd be back real soon." He said softly to the baby. They heard Catherine's voice soothing the little boy before Steve's voice came back on the line.

"Catherine suggested we went for a drive after my meeting, so we ended up at the Arizona. That's when he thought he'd make an appearance." Steve explained to them wryly.

"With two Sailors for parents what did you expect?" Lou asked with a grin and a shake of his head.

"I didn't expect to deliver him myself." Steve said with a snort.

"You what?" Danny snapped in surprise.

"He arrived before the Paramedics could get to the base, Catherine had him right beside the Missouri." Steve told them, and the team knew he was more than likely wearing his goofy grin.

"You know I said the best feeling in the world was holding your child for the first time, I didn't mean you had to deliver him as well." Danny complained. "You know what you are?"

"One very proud Dad." Lou pointed out.

"I was going to say a very cool one, but I'll definitely go with the proud." Steve said with a chuckle.

"You're an over achiever." Danny grumbled good naturedly.

"I'm not taking the blame for this one, this is all Catherine's fault." Steve said as he redirected the blame to his wife.

"Hey, it's not my fault your son's as impatient as you are." They heard Catherine chastise in the background.

"You were in labour all morning and never said anything." Steve pointed out to her.

"Still not my fault, Sailor." She retorted.

"Is Cath up for visitors?" Kono asked eagerly. "I want cuddles with my new nephew."

"Yes she is." Steve agreed. "We're at Tripler." He informed them.

Danny glanced around at the members of five-0 before speaking. "We'll all be by to see you later tonight." He insisted, knowing Chin, Lou and Kono would all be visiting the new member of their Ohana.

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Doris McGarrett's apartment

Doris was sat reading the newspaper with the T.V playing softly in the background as she sipped at the cup of tea that sat on the small coffee table beside her. She glanced up as the local News came on, quickly turning up the volume to hear what the reporter was saying.

"Surprised tourists and staff at the USS Missouri memorial were greeted with the unexpected arrival of a baby boy this afternoon when the wife on our very own five-0 task force leader; Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett gave birth to their son. Witnesses at the memorial have told how the Commander was forced to deliver the baby before Paramedics arrived on scene."

"A hospital spokes-person has confirmed that both mother and child are doing well, and will be discharged in the next couple of days. An inside source has informed NXBC News that the McGarrett's have named their 6lb 6oz baby, Keoni Daniel McGarrett after the Commander's late father and of course Detective Danny Williams."

"As I'm sure all our viewers will remember it's just ten weeks ago that Detective Williams saved the life of Commander McGarrett when he donated a portion of his liver after the fatal shooting that brought down the small plane on Waikiki beach.

"From myself Kaylani Taylor, and all our staff at NXBC News we wish the McGarrett's a heartfelt congratulation on the birth of their son. "hoohiwahiwa maluna o ka hanau ana o kau keiki." "

Doris quickly turned the T.V of and grabbed the cell phone from the table beside her as she quickly made a few calls to see which hospital Catherine had been admitted to.

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Tripler Army Medical Centre.

1600 hrs.

"Pwetty baby." Joanie declared as she sat on the bed beside her Auntie Catherine who was holding her new cousin. "We play?" She asked the little boy.

"He's too little to play yet." Catherine told her niece with a smile.

"He not want to play mommy." She told her mother as she wriggled to get down of the bed.

Steve picked her up with a chuckle and brushed a kiss across her cheek before placing her on the ground, so she could play with the dolls that Mary had brought with her.

"Little babies can't play. Once he's grown up a bit you'll be able to play with him." Mary reassured Joan before she turned to look at Catherine. "Can I?" She asked.

"Absolutely." Catherine agreed as she transferred her sleeping son to her sister-in-law. "There you go Auntie Mary."

"You know I'm available for babysitting, right?" Mary pointed out to the new parents with a grin that rivalled her brothers.

"You'll be top of the list, Mary." Steve told her with a grin. "I'm not going to turn down a free babysitter."

"Cheap scape." Catherine teased him with a grin. "How did it go with the Realtor?" She asked Mary.

"The house is so cool, the owner is leaving all the outdoor furniture and toys. It has its own little stretch of beach that's just for us and the two houses either side, it's completely fenced in so I don't have to worry about Joan getting to the ocean without me being there." Mary gushed excitedly as she talked about the small beach house she'd put in an offer for that morning.

"What about the house itself, was it as nice as the images online?" Catherine asked her, caught up in Mary's enthusiasm for the little house.

"It was gorgeous. I'm not going to need to do too much before we move in, Joan's room is painted pale pink and white; I'm just going to get a wall mural with Disney Princesses on it like we had in Aunt Deb's old house." Mary told her, barely coming up for air. "I'm going to get the en-suite re-tiled at some point, there yellow at the moment so I'm going to change them too white."

"I'll help you with the work, Mare." Steve insisted.

"Thanks Steve." Mary said with a beaming smile at her brother.

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Tripler Army Medical Centre

1930 hrs.

"Are you ready to head home?" Chin asked Kono as he began gathering Sarah's things to pack into her small backpack.

"Yeah, although I don't want to hand this little guy back." Kono said with a grin as she held Keoni in her arms.

"Hand him over, it's Uncle Danno's turn." Danny said as he held his hands out so Kono could transfer the sleeping baby to his arms. "About time I got to hold my little name sake." Danny grumbled good naturedly as Chin and Kono said their goodbyes to the new parents.

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Tripler Army Medical Centre

2000 hrs

Doris glanced around as she looked for the elevator that would take her to the floor that Catherine had been admitted to earlier that day. The Army hospital was huge and confusing as she attempted to navigate the maze of corridors as she searched for the elevator that a helpful orderly had directed her to when she had the incite to ask for directions. Spotting the elevator just up ahead, she quickened her steps as she saw an another older couple waiting for the car to arrive.

The car arrived just before she reached it, the man holding the door for her so she could enter before the doors could close. The woman was holding a foil balloon and a large stuffed bear while her husband was left holding a pretty arrangement of flowers and a large gift bag.

"Thank you." Doris said gratefully, not needing to press the button as the couple were visiting the same floor.

"Our daughter has just had a baby." The lady told her with an ecstatic smile on her face. "Are you visiting your grandchild?"

"Yes. My son's wife has just given birth to my grandson." Doris told the couple proudly as she nervously gripped the gift bag tighter in her sweaty palms.

"Aww, we have a granddaughter." The woman shared. "She's our first."

"He's my second, my daughter has a little girl." Doris shared simply, but didn't add any more details than that.

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Tripler Army Medical Centre

2100 hrs.

"Visiting hours are over." The nurse told the group of people surrounding the bed of her patient. "Mrs McGarrett needs her rest." She pointed out, watching as her patient and husband grinned at each other.

"Don't mind those two, they always get that way when someone calls the Ramboette by her married name." The blonde haired Jersey man told her as he dropped a kiss onto the top of the baby's head and placed him back into the bassinet. "Right you two say goodbye to your Aunt and Uncle."

The other members of the team and Mary had already left a short time ago leaving Danny the final chance to hold his little name sake.

"Night Uncle Steve." Grace said as she gave him a hug before moving towards Catherine who was sat propped up in bed.

"Night Gracie." He said as he kissed the top of her head.

"Night Auntie Cath." She said as she gently hugged her.

"Good night sweetie." Catherine told her. "Thank your mom for the present, it was very thoughtful of her."

"Night Auntie Cath." Charlie said as Steve boosted him onto the edge of the bed so he could give her a hug.

"Good night Charlie." She kissed his cheek just before he riddled of the edge of the bed and headed towards the door to hold Grace's hand while they waited for their Dad and Gabby to finish saying their goodbye's.

"He's absolutely adorable Cath." Gabby told her as she wrapped her friend in a hug. "I'll try to pop in tomorrow before I head to the airport."

"I'll be here." Catherine told her with a grin.

Tripler Army Medical Centre

Doris watched as Danny left her daughter-in-law's room with his girlfriend and two children before she slowly and stealthily approached the door to the room. She carefully peered through the glass panel in the door, watching as her son sat on the edge of the bed and leaned over to kiss his wife. She watched and waited a few moments before she saw him pull back and push to his feet. She slipped a little more into the shadows, still watching as Steve leaned over the bassinet and kissed the baby. Doris melted back into the shadows near the stairwell as she waited for Steve to leave Catherine's room.

She watched as he left the room and softly closed the door behind him before heading towards the elevator and calling for the car. He entered the elevator, hitting the button for the ground floor as the doors slid closed.

Doris approached the door again and slowly pushed it open.

"You forget something?" Catherine said as she picked a fussing Keoni up out of his bassinet before she turned towards the door. The smile on her face slipped as she caught sight of her visitor.

"Catherine, I promise I won't stay long." Doris said as she moved into the room and approached Catherine and her grandson.

"You shouldn't be here, Doris." Catherine pointed out as she sat on the edge of the bed and scooted backwards till she was resting against the headboard. Loosening her night shirt, she allowed Keoni to latch on before turning her attention back to the other woman.

"I only want to see my grandson, I brought him a gift." Doris said as she moved closer to the bed and placed the gift bag on the locker. "He's the image of Steven." Doris commented with a small smile.

"I won't keep your visit from him, Doris." Catherine told her as she looked her directly in the eye. "Steve has made it perfectly clear that he doesn't want you in his life anymore."

Doris sniffed back the tears that threatened to fall. "I'm aware that my son doesn't want anything to do with me but that doesn't stop me from being his mother."

"Doris, you stopped being his mother when you faked your death. Steve gave you numerous chances and you threw them back in his face." Catherine pointed out as she lifted Keoni onto her shoulder and rubbed at his back till he brought his wind up.

"I realise I've destroyed any chance with Steve, but don't deny me my grandson." Doris pleaded.

"You brought that upon yourself." Came the cold hard voice from the doorway. "I suggest you leave before I call security." Steve told her as he held the door open for Doris to leave.

Doris nodded her head, not wanting to cause a scene with him. "Congratulation's; Your dad would have been so proud." She said quietly as she moved past him and through the open doorway.

"Steve, how much of the conversation did you hear?" Catherine asked him as she took in the tense set of his jaw and his angry eyes.

"Enough." He commented with a sigh as he closed the door and dropped into the chair beside the bed. "I was hoping we'd seen the last of her after she came to the house."

"She must have waited until you left." Catherine suggested. "I thought it was you coming back for some reason." She moved her legs over the bed to get up.

"I'll change him; you stay where you are." He said with a smile as he took the baby from her and laid him in the bassinet to change his diaper. "Come on champ let's get you cleaned up so you and mommy can have a nice nap. I got out to the parking lot when I realised I'd still got your cell phone in my pocket, I thought you might want it." He said as he explained the reason for his return as he quickly changed Keoni's diaper.

"You know I can't help but think she's genuine with her requests for contact with Keoni." Catherine mentioned quietly.

"When I got shot; I had this, I guess you'd call it a vision. I saw my Dad and Aunt Deb, they we're telling me how much they loved me and to fight. Dad told me to give Mom a chance." Steve said quietly.

Catherine strained to hear his softly spoken words. She didn't say anything allowing him time to process his thoughts.

"I'm scared that if we do give her a chance she'll just throw it back in our faces and disappear again." Steve confided with a sniff as he finished changing Keoni and picked him up.

"Maybe that's the chance we have to take." Catherine pointed out as she slid of the bed and approached him, slipping her arm around his waist as she gazed down at their son. "Go home, get some rest." She urged him.

Steve bent his head to brush a kiss across his son's cheek as he spoke quietly to the now sleeping baby. "You know you have a really smart mom."

"I married you, didn't I." Catherine retorted as she took Keoni from Steve and placed him in the bassinet before slipping her arms around Steve's neck and pulling him down for a kiss.

2 days later…

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Saturday 1000 hrs.

The new family slowly made their way across the lawn towards the grave marker for John McGarrett. Steve crouched down with Keoni cradled in one arm as he delicately brushed the fallen leaves of the plaque that marked his Dad's final resting place.

"Hey Dad, I know it's been a while since I visited." Steve said softly as traced his Dad's name with his finger. "I've brought a couple of visitors with me. Catherine thought you might want to meet your grandson. We've named him Keoni Daniel after you and my partner Danny."

Steve felt Catherine's hand on his shoulder as a gentle breeze blew across his face rustling the leaves overhead. Steve smiled as he imagined it being his Dad's way of showing his approval of his grandson's name. "I guess that means you approve of his name. Everyone keeps saying he looks like me, but I don't know, I think he's got Catherine's nose. I'm going to go now; I really need to get Catherine home so she can rest. I promise I'll be back to see you soon, I love you." Steve said as he pushed himself to his feet and slipped his arm around Catherine's waist as he steered her back towards the truck.

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