As they were driving towards the warehouse Steve called the Governor.
"Governor Jameson"
"Steve, where are you and where is Officer Kelly?"

"I need you to listen to me please Governor. I can explain everything to you but I don't have time right now. We know where the cartel is holding Kono and we're on our way there now. We need you to send HPD back-up"

"Where to Steve?"
"The HDP evidence warehouse"
"What?"
"Governor two officers are involved in the cartel. Bill Jenkins and Isaac Newali"
"Are you sure Steve?"
"Chin recognized the warehouse from a photo they sent us of Kono. We confirmed the involvement of the officers with Aaric Ka'Hiwa"
"Where is Ka'Hiwa?"
"He's fine and he's safe. We need to get to Kono now! Will you send HPD back-up?"

"Yes, of course. Please don't go in without the back-up, they should be there within fifteen minutes"
"We're not waiting Governor. They've been beating Kono...we're not waiting"
"Be careful Steve"

He hung up the phone and looked outside. They should arrive in about five minutes.

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Back at the hospital the Doctor came to the waiting room to talk to Rachel.
"Mrs. Edwards, Danny has intracranial bleeding on the brain and we are going to need to operate immediately"
"Is he going to be alright"
"He's in good hands ma'am. Dr. Patrick Duncan is the top brain surgeon on the island. We will keep you posted on his condition but it could be several hours"
"Thank you Doctor"

Rachel pulled out her phone and contacted Stan. It was a little after ten o'clock.
"Hello Rachel, how is he?"
She gave him a rundown on Danny's condition then adding, "What have you told Gracie?"
"Not much. I had to tell her you were in the hospital with Danny. She's too smart to lie to. You typically don't disappear in the middle of the night"

"You're right, I don't"
"Rachel...I'm sorry. I was very unfair to you last night. I was tired and frustrated"
"We'll talk later. I'll call you after he's out of surgery. Thank You Stan"
"I love you Rachel"
She did not respond, simply hanging up the phone. Things had not been good between them lately and as much as Rachel tried to fight it, she still had intense feelings of love for Danny...she prayed that he would get through the surgery without complications, for Danny, for Gracie and for herself.

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They pulled up about a quarter of a mile from the warehouse in two vehicles.
They were armed to the hilt with the military weaponry provided by the Seals.
Chin helped Steve pull a kevlar vest over his head and he strapped it on his boss.
"You alright Steve?"
"Yeah...let's do this"

They approached the warehouse hoping that their information of four men was accurate and that they could take control of the situation quickly.

They moved stealthfully through the brush alongside the narrow dirt road leading to the building.
Steve's body was killing him as he moved along with the others hunched over.
His abdominal wound had reopened, he could feel the blood... and his ribs, damn he hurt... he relied on his Seal training, 'ignore the pain Steve...ignore the pain... Kono needs you...'as every breath he took was excruciatingly painful.

Chin moved closely beside his boss, watching him and fearing for him.

As they approached the front of the building they were glad to see that two men were outside the front door casually smoking cigarettes, seemingly oblivious to the fate awaiting them.

Wade and Jacks motioned to the others to hold up and they snuck up behind the men.
They took them out efficiently, applying choke holds to the men and as they were dropping to the ground, Steve, Chin and Hutch burst through the front door. Gunfire erupted immediately and the two thugs were brought down in a matter of moments.
Steve barked out orders, "Chin, Hutch check them! Wade, Jacks secure the sight!"
As he spoke he moved as fast as his injured body could move towards Kono.

In moments he was at her side and reaching up to untie her arms, "Hang on sweetheart, it's over" As her second hand was being untied Chin arrived, and throwing a blanket over Kono's shoulders from a nearby shelf he bent down to untie her feet.
As her hand was freed up she threw her arms around Steve and lowered her head into his shoulder as she sobbed.

He held her tightly pulling the blanket around her body as Chin held onto both of them, supporting them.

Steve's chest throbbed as she held on to him, his breathing rapid with pain.
After several seconds she realized the pain he was in and she pulled back,
"God Steve, I'm so sorry...I'm hurting you"

"I'm fine now…..." Steve placed his hand tenderly under her chin, lifting her face "Kono, did they hurt you?"
"No, no... I'm fine"
"You're sure?"
"Yeah Boss, I'm sure"

Chin stepped in and hugged Kono tightly, No words were needed as tears of joy flowed down both their cheeks.

Steve moved over to Wade and the others, extending his hand.
"The building is secure sir. The men are all handcuffed and waiting for transport.
"I can't express my gratitude enough. You men are amazing"
"She's safe now sir and that's all that matters, mission accomplished"

"And that's thanks to you. Please just keep Aaric in your basement for now and I'll call you in the morning to let you know when we'll pick him up. I don't want you dragged into the political mess that this could become. It looks like we need another barbecue at my place soon my friend, now you should all take off before HPD arrives"

"Yes sir. Now you take care of yourself as well Commander"
"I can now Wade...Thank You all"

The Seals turned and left the building just missing the arrival of the HPD and ambulance.