Title: Hell or high water
author: Cindy Ryan
notes and summary: See part one

Steve had stopped noticing the wind and rain as he stood watching HPD process the sedan that held Covington's body. Chin and Danny were working the spot where they'd predicted the most likely trajectory from the shooter. In these elements they had all agreed it was a professional shooter. Somebody Nicole had hired to take out her own family. That sent a chill down Steve's spine. Not only had they lost a good lead on Nicole reports from the hospital on Kono's condition were not good. She was still fighting; still hanging on but the poison was starting to affect her body. They were running out of 's radio crackled to life.

"McGarrett."Steve answered his gaze still fixed on the car.

"An HPD patrol has located Robert Rovin's SUV."A young female voice from dispatch replied. "502 Ala Wai Blvd. Be advised only one way access flooding has closed the area near the harbor."

"Copy that."Steve replied than toggled for the teams's private channel. "Danny, need you to meet me at the truck. Got a lead on Rovin."

"On my way."Williams responded.

"Chin, anything?"Steve asked as he walked.

"Area's clean. Storm's washed away any foot prints or tire tracks."Chin reported frustration clearly in his voice.

"Even pros make mistakes."Steve commented as he reached the truck. "This weather's going to have an impact on even the most prepared person."

"Understood."Chin acknowledged.

Danny reached Steve's truck and got in the passenger side closing the door. Steve got in, cranked the engine put it in drive and floored the accelerator even before he had the door closed. The tires spun kicking up the mixture of wet gravel and sand. Danny reached for the grip above the passenger window as the truck found traction and Steve got on the main road and headed for the marina. On the way he received a text message from the governor which was a bit of good news. Danny read the message on the dashboard display.

"Storm weakening near mainland. Airforce has agreed to fly in Kono's parents on next available transport."

"Text Chin."Steve ordered Danny. "He was worried they wouldn't get here."

"Written and sent."Danny reported a few minutes later as the truck sped along the wet roads wipers going at full speed.

"Rovin's our last chance."Steve stated grimly.

"You remember that he betrayed us the last time?"Danny countered quietly.

"Yes, not going to happen this time."Steve vowed. "He has to be in contact with her; no other reason to stay on the island during a hurricane. Rovin's not the type to stay."

Steve tightened his hold on the steering wheel as he took a corner too fast and the truck hydroplaned. Danny cursed softly as the truck lifted up on two wheels for a second before settling back down onto the pavement. Three HPD squads met them a block from Rovin's condo and they went in the rest of the way silent. They parked and exited two buildings down. The wind was worse here coming in strong off the marina and canals. Steve saw Danny brace himself against a palm tree briefly before they continued up the sidewalk and inside the building guns drawn.

Rovin's unit was on the third floor near the back of the building. Steve kept radio silent as the group moved quickly down the green carpeted hallway. Once at Rovin's unit Steve kicked the door in and the group raced forward spreading out into the living room. The businessman leapt to his feet startled as he'd been sitting at the breakfast bar working on a laptop. The laptop toppled to the dark hardwood floors with a crash.

"What the hell?"Rovin demanded as Steve leveled his gun at him.

"Going to ask you this once; where is your daughter?"Steve demanded.

"What did she do?"Rovin asked quietly.

"Poisoned a police officer."Danny snapped. "Where is she?"

"Also arranged to murder her cousin."Steve supplied grimly.

"Her cousin?"Rovin repeated as he leaned back against the granite topped breakfast bar. "Which cousin?"

"Dana Covington. Stop stalling and tell us where Nicole is."Steve said taking a step forward.

Just then Rovin's cell phone which was sitting on the counter beeped. Danny snatched it and read the display a smile crossing his face.

"He won't have to tell us."Danny said turning the device to face his partner. "Daughter dearest just texted him."

"Get a trace on that number, now!"Steve ordered trying not to get his hopes up.

As Danny stepped away to call HPD Steve pressed his gun against Rovin's chest. The man stumbled even though he was already up against the breakfast bar.

"You know where she is."Steve stated.

"Nicole told me she was a changed person."Rovin replied quietly. "That she never wanted to go back to prison."

"She lied to you."Steve snapped. "A friend of mine is dying because your daughter wanted revenge."

Rovin dropped his head to his chest.

"Tell me where she is and if she gives the antidote Nicole might get a deal from the D.A."Steve continued.

"It's a cell tower near the north shore."Danny reported excitedly.

"Still a lot of ground to cover."Steve replied pulling the trigger back on his gun. "Rovin, this is the only way to help your daughter."

Rovin looked up and past Steve to the storm raging outside. He was silent for several long minutes.

"I rented her a small beach house near Haleʻiwa."Rovin explained quietly. "It's in her mother's name."

"Danny, let's go."Steve commanded and they left the condo.