Summary: The final chapter. Can't say it wasn't fun posting this up for everyone to read because it so was. Just want to say thanks to all the lovely reviews and comments I received. Shout outs to all the followers and to all those who favorited. I wish I could be humble and say I don't care about stuff like that but I would lying. I like writing and it feels good when people take the time out to read what I've written but it feels even better to know that they liked it. Maybe with this much confidence I might actually write something of my own, you know without characters created by CBS and other networks. Still, this was all great and don't worry, I will be back so be on the look out for me. Now, enough with the chatter I need you read Part Seven so you can tell me if you like the ending. Enjoy!


Disclaimer: I do not and probably will never own this show. But that doesn't mean I won't take my boys out to play with every once in a while. On a side note I am so ready for September to get here. I'm in a new season stat!


Author's Note: I forget to mention that this was beta'd by the lovely ellie_pierson over on LJ. Of course I couldn't be this good on my own.


Take a Breath So It Won't Be My Last


Part Seven


Marvin Murray was a man who rarely got what he wanted out of life. His father walked on on him when he was baby and his mother only tolerated him because she had to. He was never the first one picked for games nor was he the most desired when it came to dates. No, he was always the odd man out. The one staring out the window watching as life passed him by, yearning for a chance to be loved. He never thought he would have any of that until Daniel Williams came along.

Now, here he was packing everything he needed for the journey. He already had the next place lined up for him and Danny to reside in. A house he was renting under a pseudo name in a secluded area with just enough space for the both of them. The false name also came with fake documents that were sure to fool anyone who didn't look to closely. Some days he was still amazed at what you could do with the Internet. It would take some getting used to but he was sure Danny would finally give in to the feelings and return them with vigor. He just had to wait.

Zipping up suitcase, he slid it off the bed next to the rest of the bags he had to put in the car. In a few minutes he would grab Danny and then the two of them would be off to start a new life together. He slipped on his jacket and zipped it up before pulling on his baseball cap down on his head. He also made sure to grab Danny's gun just in case he ran into trouble on the way to their new home. Picking up one of the bags, he made his way out of the cabin and to the car that Ms. Eaddy all but given him when he purchased the property. It was old but it was in good enough condition to get them where they needed to go. Just as he was about to close the trunk he heard a clicking sound behind that caused his body to stiffen.

"And where exactly do you think you're going?"

He didn't even bother to turn around. "McGarrett," he hissed bitterly. "Wish I could say what a pleasant surprise but we both know I'd be lying."

"Where's Danny?" Steve growled, gun pointed directly at Marvin's back.

"Why? Daniel isn't your concern anymore."

Steve cocked his gun again and took a step forward. "Listen to me you sick son of a bitch. Either you tell me where Danny is or I will shoot you where you stand."

Marvin turned around, a smirk on his face as he crossed his arms. "Do what you must but I will never hand Daniel over to you. It seems as though you don't understand when your presence is not wanted."

"That's rich coming from the guy who ran him off the road and then proceeded to kidnap him."

"I did what I had to do to make sure we would be together. I love him and that's more than I can say for you."

"I'm going to give you to the count of three. One."

"What, you're gonna shoot an unarmed man," drawled Marvin, his hands sliding down to his side to wear the gun rested against his hip. "I always knew you were a brute."

"Two."

"I'm not scared of you McGarrett." Just before Steve could say three, Marvin lunged forward, knocking the SEAL down to the ground and the gun out of his hand.

Even though he was unprepared for the attack Steve recovered quickly and threw Marvin off of him with a swift kick to his abdomen. The man let out a painful groan as he fell on his side giving Steve time to grab his gun. Out the corner of his eye he saw Marvin begin to rise as he pointed a gun in his direction. Reacting as quickly as he could, Steve fired a shot right into the other's man's side. He watched Marvin fall again while he reclaimed his balance with his gun still trained on him. Walking over to where Marvin's body lied, he kicked the gun away and before picking it up.

"You might as well finish me off McGarrett," stuttered Marvin with a grin as blood began to pool underneath him. "It's the only way you'll ever keep me Daniel."

The smug sadistic look on Marvin's face made Steve's stomach churn and he wanted nothing more than to place a bullet right between his eyes. Suddenly a calm hand rested on his shoulder and he turned to see Chin standing behind him, emotions calm.

"Steve that's enough," whispered Chin as he reached out the other hand and used it to lower Steve's arm. "We found Danny. He's unconscious but he's alive. Buses are on their way." When Steve continued to stand there, Chin squeezed his shoulder. "Go, I'll make sure he doesn't move."

Steve finally nodded, moving his eyes away from Marvin and giving Chin a soft smile. "Thanks Chin."

"Anytime brah."


A total of two hours had passed since Danny was found and brought to the hospital. The doctors discover what the team already knew, that Danny had been given a dose of Pentothal and it would take some time for the drug to work his way through Danny's system. Chin and Kono were down in the cafeteria purchasing food while Steve remained at Danny's bedside. Resting his head against the bed, Danny's hand in his when he felt Danny's hand twitch. Looking up he discovered Danny staring at him,his eyes laced with fear. "Please tell me I'm not hallucinating and that you're really here," he whispered nervously.

Steve responded by squeezing Danny's hand. "You're not hallucinating Danno. I'm really here."

Danny smiled happily. "So you got my message then."

"Yes I got your message. It took us a while but we finally figured it out."

"Good. I knew I could count on you guys to come rescue me."

"Always."

Taking a deep breath, he "What happened to Murray?"

"I shot him," replied Steve nonchalantly.

"Steven-"

"I didn't have a choice Danny," explained Steve as he climbed into Danny's bed and pulled the shorter man onto his chest. "He came at me with your gun and I reacted accordingly. It was a clean shot, through and through." Running his fingers through Danny's limp hair he let out a sigh. "He's going to be in the hospital for a day or two and after that he's going straight to jail for your kidnapping and the murders."

"I thought for sure you would kill him."

"I would have Danny," whispered Steve completely serious. "If it wasn't for Chin telling me that he found you and you were safe I would have shot him without a second thought."

Even though his body was begging for him to close his eyes once more and give in to the darkness, he leaned up and placed a chaste kiss on his partner's temple. "Well it's a good thing you didn't."

"It's a good thing that I found you."

"Yeah that too."

Steve's noticed Danny's inability to keep his eyes open so he gave him a firm squeeze and a kiss on the forehead. "Go back to sleep Danno. I'll be here when you wake up," he whispered affectionately.

"Okay," drawled Danny as he closed his eyes once, hand resting on Steve's chest. "I love you Steve."

"I love you too."


The day was spent celebrating. A week after Danny had been taken Steve decided to barbeque on the lanai and invited the entire team to spend a relaxing day at his beach. Chin and Kono with both Max and Kamekona, the larger man bringing a huge pan of garlic shrimp knowing it was Danny's favorite. Even Grace was in attendance after Rachel decided that a visit from Grace would be just what Danny needed, even granting permission for her to stay the entire weekend. To say that Danny was more than thrilled would have been an understatement.

Finally after a day filled with nothing but fun, the team departed leaving Danny and Steve responsible for putting Grace to bed. Once they got that out of the way, Steve and Danny decided to retire for the night as well, both to tired to barely move. Danny fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow but Steve found himself unable to sleep. Still, he was more than content to watch Danny sleep, filling the room with soft snores.

"I don't care what those Twilight fangirls say, watching someone sleep is always has been and always will be creepy."

'Busted' blushed Steve as he looked up at Danny to find the blond staring back at him with a smile. "Sorry," he apologized immediately. "I didn't mean to wake you."

Danny let out a sigh and rolled over. "Of course you didn't. What's up?"

Steve shrugged. "Nothing just couldn't sleep."

"Wanna talk about it."

"If I say no will you drop it."

Danny turned on his side and propped himself up on his elbow. He'd only been half asleep and could feel Steve's eyes trained on him. "Have you meet me. Since when have I ever just let something go without a proper explanation."

"Right."

"So SuperSEAL are you going to tell me on your own or do I have to threaten you with no sex for a week before you let me in on what's bothering you."

Steve let out a heavy sigh before turning to face Danny. "I've been having nightmares okay. They mostly involve you and what could have happened if I hadn't found you in time. You could be locked up somewhere with Murray keeping you captive or you could be dead. And if that would have happened I don't know what I would have done," he finished with another heavy sigh, happy to have gotten it all out in the open.

"Steve you need to stop worrying so much."

"Yeah, because it's so easy," he sniped, rolling his eyes.

Danny reached over and cupped the back of Steve's neck, pulling him closer so that their foreheads were touching. "It is," replied Danny softly. "As you can see I'm right here. You, Kono, and Chin came for me and saved me. I'm alive today because of my team and for that I couldn't be more grateful."

"But you could have died."

"But I didn't and now I don't have to be on the lookout for some psychotic person who wants to kidnap me out of love. I think I've filled my stalker quota for the rest of my life don't you," chuckled Danny playfully.

Steve poked Danny in the chest while trying to stifle his own laugh. "That's so not funny."

"You don't know what you're talking about, I'm hilarious. And I also happen to be in love with you even though you are a menace to society."

"Thanks Danno."

"You know it's true. Now, turn over and go to sleep. We have a long day ahead of us tomorrow. Somebody promised to take Grace to the zoo," stated Danny as he turned back over and rested his head against the pillow.

Wrapping his arms around Danny, he pulled the blond as close as he could, resting his head on Danny's shoulder. "The things I do for you Williams'," mocked Steve, pressing a light kiss on the back of Danny's neck.

Danny suppressed a moan. "You love us."

"I really do Danno."

"So much so that you won't mind if I terminate my lease and move in here permanently."

Steve let out a tiny gasp of shock and hugged Danny even closer. True to his word he gave Danny time to process the request, not bringing it up since the first day the flowers landed on Danny's desk. "You know nothing would make me happier but I only want you to do it if you're sure."

"I'm sure," smiled Danny, squeezing Steve's hand with his own in a gestured of reassurance. "I kinda like the thought of waking up next every morning and it seems ridiculous to be paying rent at a place I'm hardly at. It just seems logical to move all my things in here."

"Then I guess it's settled. You're moving in."

"I'm moving in."

Steve watched Danny close his eyes and his breathing began to even out when a thought popped into his head. "Hey Danno."

"Yeah Steve," replied Danny without opening his eyes.

"Since when do you watch Twilight?"

Danny's face flushed in embarrassment as he let out a growl. "Go to sleep Steven."

Steve chuckled against Danny's neck as he closed his eyes. Danny was right, they did have a long day coming up and he needed to be well rested if he wanted to enjoy the time with his family.


And that my readers is the end of the road. So much thanks for those who took the time out to read and just want to you let you know that you rock. Also, for those you laughed at my Twilight comment congrats. I hate everything about that entire series, movie wise since I never read the books, and it makes me nauseous just to see previews for the them. Sorry if you are a fan of the movies (like my mom), it's cool, I just don't get it. Anyways time for me to bring this fic to a close so until next time,

Ride out the waves of life the best way you know how and never be afraid to wipeout.

Ladycizzle