Snippets

By

Landon Richardson

Disclaimer

The characters of Steve McGarrett and anyone else who might sound familiar do not belong to me in any shape or form, I am merely using them for my own entertainment purposes

The character of Danni Williams is probably mine by now. Even though she was originally based on male Danny Williams I think it's probably safe to say that's she her own individual character by now, especially since I've created a back ground for her which is different to male Danny's background in the show. This also affects Grace who is different from the show as well in ways.

I should also add that if a character is mentioned who you are not instantly aware of then that character belong to me as well

Author Note

So this is the first time I've jumped so far into the future so you can actually see a glimpse of them together in the future. You'll be able to see Steve and Danni as a family for once.

Again this chapter has been on my hard drive for what seems like forever so I figured that I should probably just bite the bullet and put it up. I mean originally I was never going to put any of these stories up but I figured that maybe one or two people will want to read it… you never know after all.

Could possibly be an A/U of the main series but I'm not sure yet, there are still one or two things which I still need to decide.

Please enjoy it

Overall Summary

Sometimes it's only when you've hit rock bottom that you realise exactly what you have, something which the McGarrett family learn the hard way. (Part of the McDanni world)

Chapter Summary

Danni McGarrett swallowed hard, lowering her eyes to her full plate of food as she tried desperately to figure out the best way of telling her family the news she had to impart of them

Overall Romance

Steve McGarrett / Danni Williams (McDanni)

Others though they are currently a secret which no one knows bar me!

Chapter Romance

This time it's safe to say that it's all about McDanni

Other note

Nearly all the places I have stated are either made up or I've got from the internet so I'm sorry in advance if I get an address wrong or anything. My geography on Hawaii is very poor having never been there before!

May 2019 Part One

Danni McGarrett swallowed hard, lowering her eyes to her full plate of food as she tried desperately to figure out the best way of telling her family the news she had to impart of them. Normally she would have taken them aside individually, telling them the news, giving out hugs and answering any questions they might have but she didn't have the strength to deal with that method that evening; not when she was barely holding onto her own fears and worries. She felt so tense that the slightest of movements could break her into a million pieces. Pieces she didn't think she could ever rebuild.

She glanced up meeting her husband's concerned gaze and forced herself to smile at him, once again marvelling at how much she actually loved the man opposite her. She wondered if he knew, had she actually gotten round to telling him that he was one of the only things that kept her going at times? Probably not if she knew herself.

"Guys" She said, her voice attracting everyone's attention to her as though she had shouted at them. "I've got some news to tell you okay? It's nothing to worry about but I'm going to have to go back to New Jersey for a week or so to see Nanny Lily."

Danni glanced round at the small faces looking at her, her smile steadying as she looked at them, taking strength from them.

"Who will look after us?" four year old James spoke up, a look of confusion on his face.

"Your Daddy will still be here" Danni assured him, waving her hand towards Steve, hiding her wince as she caught the expression on Steve's face.

There was a moment's silence as they all looked at each other before they all began speaking, voices raised as they tried to make themselves heard over each other.

"You can't go back to New Jersey now Mamma, there's a school dance next week and I've got nothing to wear at all. We need to go shopping together. I thought we could have a girlie dinner together, we can't do that if you aren't even in Hawaii. I need you here Mamma"

"Mamma what about my surfing lessons, you promised me and Michael could learn from Auntie Kono but Auntie Kono will only do it if you are there. She said she promised you Mamma and that she would never break her promise to her hoa makamaka"

"Mum you promised to take me to the cinema this week to see the new Disney film"

"Danni, what's going on? We never discussed this" Steve stated, his gaze never moving from her face. His hazel eyes narrowed as though he was trying to read into her mind. Danni looked away focusing her eyes on her eldest daughter.

"I'm sorry Gracie, I'm not going to have time to go dress shopping with you but we can have a look at dresses online now and pre-order it. That way your father or Steve will simply need to take you into the shop so you can pick it up. That way I can still help you choose." She said, waiting until Grace nodded with a wide smile before she turned to James. "Jago, Auntie Kono is completely right about her promise but I'll speak to her okay. If your daddy is with you all the time then I suppose I could allow her to teach you both as long as you promise me that you will do everything that auntie Kono and Daddy tell you to do… and Uncle Chin if he turns up which knowing him is likely. And I will take you to the cinema when I return okay Rowan. The film will still be out by then."

"Danielle" Steve stated, his voice demanding attention bringing her gaze back to his.

"I have to go Steve." She said quietly, ignoring the children looking between them as though they were watching a tennis match.

"Why? When?" Steve demanded, sitting forward in his seat.

"I'm booked on a flight tomorrow morning going to Las Vegas at five. I'll catch a flight from there to New Jersey. Kono has already agreed to drive me to the airport since you'll be needed here to get the kids ready for school and stuff. Not to mention the fact that one of us has to be available for work." She said, proud when her voice came out steady.

"This isn't fair" James announced with a pout. "You're gonna be taking Kee" he stated as he waved a hand to the highchairs at the table holding the youngest McGarrett child. "But not us? Why can't me and Michael go with you Mamma, we don't want to stay behind with Daddy. We want to go to New Jersey with you!"

"Jago is right Mamma" Grace added with a nod. "If the twins are going then I'm going as well. I miss Granddad Williams and Nanny Lily. I want to see them! God knows when the next time we'll go is. Please let me go with you Mamma, I can help with the kids."

"I want to go as well Mamma, take me as well!" Rowan added.

"Danni, you can't just up and leave like this, not without us discussing it first. You know I can't go with you tomorrow. What about the smuggling case we're working on? We need you in the office."

"No one is coming with me" Danni said, closing her eyes briefly when she felt her control begin to slip from her. "Children you're staying here with Daddy, all of you including Kieran. I want you to promise me that you'll behave for him. He's going to need you all to be on your best behaviour okay? Now I'm going to go and pack. Make sure you've all done your homework for tomorrow okay. Gracie, come to my room in about thirty minutes and we'll go online and look for your perfect dress. You're fifteen now. It's time you had a proper grown up dress."

She smiled shakily at Grace who was watching her with wide concerned eyes before she moved, heading out of the door and hurrying towards her bedroom.

Danni pushed the door open, closing it behind her and rested against it for a second, her body shaking as she brought her hand to her mouth, biting down hard on it to stop a sob escaping. She just had to remain strong for a little bit longer. Just until Kono came and got her. Once she was alone on that plane then she could allow herself to shatter.

Danni moved away from the door, pulling out her small travel suitcase from the wardrobe and unzipped it, staring at the emptiness with wide unseeing eyes. She didn't even know what to pack, what did you pack for the hospital? Nothing she had would be suitable, not really.

The door banged open, hitting the wall hard causing her to flinch as she looked towards it, unsurprised to see Steve staring at her.

"What the hell is going on Danni?" He demanded, bridging the gap between them, his hand reaching out and gripping her upper arm tightly, tight enough that Danni was sure that she was going to have bruises on her skin the next day. She saw Steve's eyes move from her face to the suitcase resting on their mattress. "Why are you going to Jersey?" Danni stared up at him, her words failing her. "Danni?" he said, a sharp tone coming to his voice. "Why are you-" his voice trailed off, his eyes widening as he paled. "Danni… are you… are you leaving me? Is that why you're going to Jersey alone?" he asked, his voice coming out faint as he let go of her and took a step back.

"Steve" Danni said in shock.

"Just…. Whatever it is we can work it out together. If I'm doing something wrong, if I'm making you unhappy then I promise I can change, I can be a better husband to you. I can be a better father and help you with the kids more. I'll take you out at least once a week, I'll let you drive. Just-" his voice trailed off as he visibly swallowed, looking up at her with beseeching eyes. "Just don't leave me Danno. Not you. I can cope with losing everyone else, but I couldn't cope with losing you."

Danni moved, throwing herself at him. He caught her, lifting her off the floor and holding her tightly to him, she wrapped her arms around his neck clinging to him, one hand stroking the back of his head.

"God no Steve" She said, shaking her head as she buried her face into his throat, trying desperately to comfort him. "I'm never leaving you okay and if I was then I would never do it this way, not to you okay? I love and respect you too much to ever do that to you," she promised. "I love you even if you do constantly drive me mad with your disregard for your own health."

"Then what is it Danni?" He asked, kissing the back of her neck as his arms tightened on her. She held back just as tightly, taking strength from him before she wriggled. She heard him sigh as he reluctantly placed her back on the ground. Danni took a few steps back, taking the few seconds it took to try and compose herself. If she broke down now then Steve would feel obligated to come with her to New Jersey and she didn't want that. Not when she knew that he had to be here in Hawaii. It would be better if she went alone, then when she broke there would be no witnesses to it.

"My… my mother is in hospital Steve" she said looking away from him to stare out of the window. "It's not looking good, the Doctors don't know if they can help her because she needs an operation but she's weak at the moment. If they give her the operation then she might not survive it. My Dad rang earlier when you were with Chin interviewing the suspect. He's asked us to come home as soon as possible so I'm guessing he wants to give us the chance to say goodbye to Mamma, just in case… just in case she…" Danni voice broke, her legs giving way as she sank to the floor. "Oh god mamma" she cried, leaning down as she wrapped her arms around her, trying desperately to keep it all in.

She didn't hear Steve move but the next thing she knew, his arms were around her, cradling her to him as though she was something precious to look after as he gently rocked her against him.

"Let go Danni, let it go. I'm here Ku'u Lei. I've got you"

Danni broke, turning in his arms so she was resting her face against his neck as she wrapped her arms around him, weeping against him as her heart broke in her chest.

Author Note

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