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Recovering takes Time

Danny POV

Erin came back a few minutes after notifying us about his leg wound. She told us that we could see him in a few minutes and the doctor would talk to us about his problems. I understood and she took us down to Steve's private room, perks of working for the governor, and told us to be seat and he would be in shortly. I sat in a chair, waiting impaciciantly, glancing over at Kono who was sitting on the small couch. I couldn't wait to see Steve. Without him, I felt like I was empty, like I had a big black hole inside me. The guy sometimes can be a loose cannon but I love him for it. I used to dislike him but then we grew closer and there was alway this feel of trust from the first day I met him in his father's garage to now. I was disturbed from my thoughts when a hospital bed rolled in and Steve's sleeping face came to a stop right by my chair.

My breath caught in my throat as I watched him. "Detective?" the doctor asked. I looked up to her and she nodded her head towards the door. I got up with one last look at Steve and followed her into the hallway. "Detective, it says here on my contact info that you are his emergency contact? Is that correct?" "Yes." "Ok. I can release his confidential information to you. First, I am Dr. Lein and Second, I have a list of his injuries here," She shuffled the papers in her hand and then cleared her throat. "The Commander has suffered from 3 gunshot wounds, one in the muscle of his calf and 2 in his middle to lower back. The Commander had blood around his mouth because he sustained a punctured rib, cause of a bullet ricocheting off his ribs. We manage to patch that up and remove all of the bullets out, the second one in his back not hitting anything vital. He has a few fractured bones and 2 broken ribs which he contracted from the fall I assume. Also, a small infection but we are treating that with medication. Over all, his surgery went well and he should recover in the next few weeks. He also lost a lot of blood." She smiled politely and I shook her hand. "Thanks so much and talk later about when he is able to leave?" "Yes. I will have a nurse drop by and schedule it depending on how he is handling. Goodbye Detective." With that, she walked away and I turned to go back into where Steve was.

A nurse stood over Steve's bed, checking monitors and hooking up an IV to his left arm. I focused more on him and he seemed to look better considering before he was pale and had blood everywhere. I walked back to my chair which was on the right side of his bed and sat down, reaching for his right hand. I grabbed it and nothing happened. I looked up to the nurse and she seemed to be sensing what I'd asked. "Don't worry, he's only asleep. He has had a tiring few days. I nodded and looked back down to Steve. I sighed and sat back in my chair, still not letting go of his hand.

Steve POV

The darkness was great and all but it was just too boring. With out have Danny to yell at me, call me names, tell me I have a face, or shout about my stupid ideas, it was silent and lonely. That's why when I started to come out of the darkness, I let it happen. I slowly came back to my body, being able to feel and sense everything. The first thing I hear was that annoying beeping sound. It was constant and steady, annoying me ever few seconds it beeped. The next thing I hear was snores. I felt warm and sore at the same time but I didn't know which one was dominant to the other. I tried to open my eyes but they just wouldn't obey my commands. After trying a few times, I got them open to see a dark room and shapes until my eyes adjusted. After that, I saw my Ohana surrounding me in a hospital room. The cousins were sleeping side by side on a small couch in the corner, Kono's head resting on Chin's shoulder, Lou was sleeping in a tiny chair, his head back, loud snores shredding out of his mouth, and lastly, I looked to my right to see Danny holding my hand while sleeping in what looks like the most uncomfortable position ever. My heart warmed to see everyone here and I couldn't be happier. I tightened my grip on Danny's hand and breathed in the air around me. Danny moved slightly in his chair and then his eyes flicked open. Our eyes met and I smiled, his face glowing in surprise and excitement. He leaned towards me and whispered, "Are you good?" I nodded my head yes and looked into his eyes which were filled with mixed emotions but mostly, tiredness. "I'm good, but kinda tired so let's get some sleep and talk tomorrow?" It was Danny's turn to nodded. He nodded and sighed but I could see the tenseness escape his shoulders and relaxation wash over him. I smiled another smile and closed my eyes, sleep washing over me.

The next morning, I awoke and everyone was crowded around my bed. "Whoa. Hey guys." I said simply and everyone seemed to let out a sigh of relief. "Whaaat?" I asked. Everyone ecept Danny started to laugh and I just smiled still unsure of what they were laughing at. "Hey. We're going to get coffee, be back in a few minutes!" Kono announced as her and Danny walked out of the room, Danny quiet and not making eye contact. "What's wrong with Danny?" I asked, upset about not getting to see him before he left. Lou sighed and sat down in the chair Danny had slept in overnight. "Well, you see, he's feeling guilty. You know how it is Steve." "Yea. One of you get hurt, the other blames themselves. He's just been guilty for the past hours and we all know, you're the only one that can bring him out of that mood." Chin chimed in. I understood and started to piece everything together. During my fall to the ground, I could see how scared Danny was and how upset he looked. "Yea. Alright." I sat with the 2 boys, making small talk, until the other 2 returned. Kono talked to me for a little then all of them left to check up on Gabriel except for Danny. I looked to him after they left and told him to sit down in the chair next to my bed.

Danny POV

As Steve told me to sit down in the chair next to him, I knew what was coming. The roles were going to reverse and Steve was going to yell at me this time. "Daniel," He started out and when he used my full name, I knew he was serious. "I want you to know that it isn't your fault." Steve said looking me in the eyes. I looked down at my hands in my lap and thought to myself. Yes Steve it was my fault. I let you fall after you'd gotten injured. I should have saved you, if the roles were switched, you would have gotten to me in time. "I know what you're thinking." Steve said making me look up. "Yea, I probably would have gotten to you in time but who cares! I'm still here today and that's what matters. I saw the fear in your eyes and to be honest, I was afraid too. I always had the fantasy of going out some big way like, a explosion or something heroic. But that scared the crap out of me that I was going to leave everyone I loved without getting to say goodbye. And Danny, I don't blame you, I blame those men. So stop thinking you did it because I don't recall you shooting me at all." Steve said looking me straight in the eyes the whole time. I sighed and smiled. "Yea, I guess you're right but pull another stunt like that, my friend, and I will be the one putting you in the hospital if your act doesn't send you there anyway." Steve laughed and I joined in. "Come here brother." Steve said opening his arms. I leaned towards him and embraced him. "I love you babe." "I love you too." We released our hug and then Steve got right back to work on Gabriel. But at least he was ok.