Chapter 10

BethBobby

Sorry for delay, I had a stomach bug and other part of excuse is below.

So, in my reviews I've been getting a lot of people asking about Catherine, I said all along that I wouldn't be putting her and Steve together as a couple but I do need to include her somewhere so she's in this chapter and possibly the next one too – I have plans for her. I also had a request from an anonymous person who put their name as 'a girl' asking for a bit of comedy which I have to say; this fic does need a little bit of funny.

Unfortunately, I'm not the greatest at writing comedy scenes, hence why it's took me so long to write this. So here you go, Cath and comedy all in one chapter :P

Also, my parents are away for the weekend this weekend so I get to do whatever I want for the weekend (which will be sit on my laptop on fanfiction and tumblr all the time seeing as I have no social life at all). Expect updates!

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'When the seas and mountains fall
And we come, to end of days
In the dark I hear a call
Calling me there,
I will go there
And back again'

-Lord of the Rings

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The doctor released Grace from hospital the day after, saying that all their tests had come back normal.

'I've referred her to a good therapist, she should be in touch within a few days to discuss times and appointment details with you. May I suggest getting Grace back into school as soon as you can? I think she's got too much time to think about what happens. Wait until she's been to see Lily, the therapist, and then see about going to school.' Doctor Tae told him.

Steve nodded shifting Grace's pink rucksack from his hand to throw it over his shoulder.

He just wanted to get the hell out of this hospital.

'Thank you.' He told the doctor gratefully.

'No problem, bye Gracie.' The doctor called to Grace who was sat a few metres away, still in her jammies because in his panic to get her home Steve had forgot to bring her a new set of clothes.

Some organised SEAL I am, Steve thought.

'Bye.' Grace waved slightly at him as he walked off.

'You ready to go home?' Steve asked her.

'Yeah.' The little girl nodded, her brown pony tails bouncing as she moved her head.

'Come on then.' He said resting his hand on her shoulder 'Uncle Chin's going to drive us home.'

'Why?'

'He needs to show me something for when I go back to work.' Steve told her.

'When are you going back to catch the bad guys?' Grace asked.

'When you go back to school.' Steve looked down at her and gave a small smile.

'And Kalei will look after me and pick me up like Mommy's driver used to?'

'Yeah, only Kalei won't be like a driver, she'll look after you if I have to stay at work later and she'll make you dinner. She'll be like,' Steve thought for a moment 'kind of like a Grandmother. If that makes sense.'

Grace nodded and then paused 'Ma, Danno's Mom was like that. Danno used to shout at her for giving me candy.'

Steve smiled, though he felt a stabbing pain in his chest 'I can imagine that. Danno always used to shout.'

Grace fell silent and Steve was grateful of the chance to compose himself before they climbed into Chin's car.

'Hey Gracie-girl!' Chin said cheerfully as they got into the car, although Steve could tell it was all a facade.

Shit, his news must be pretty important.

'Hi Uncle Chin, where's Auntie Kono?' Grace asked, buckling her seatbelt.

'She's not feeling so good, her Mom's looking after her.' Chin sent Steve a look and Steve knew that her illness had nothing to do with the stomach bug that was doing the rounds of the island.

He knew Kono didn't react well to change, after seeing how torn up she was about the death of her old surfing instructor that much was clear. And she'd been close to Danny Hell, they all had.

'So, are you feeling better?' Chin's voice pulled Steve out of his thoughts.

'I'm still tired.' Grace admitted.

'Yeah, we're finding you a hot water bottle and you're going straight to bed.' Steve told her and when Grace opened her mouth to object he cut her off with 'doctor's orders.'

'That's not fair,' she pouted 'why can't I stay up with you and Uncle Chin?'

'Because I said so,' Steve retorted poking Grace in the side when she pulled her tongue out at him.

'You sound like Danno.'

'I sounded like my Dad.' Steve admitted with a laugh.

Chin smirked 'my Mom was always the same.'

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'Mary told me to tell you that she'd gone shopping, she needed to get some groceries.' Chin told Steve as the SEAL opened the front door 'she couldn't reach your cell so called me.'

'Thanks.' Steve said turning the key and letting them all into the house.

'Ouch, why's it so cold in here brah?' Chin faked rubbing his arms to warm himself.

'Mary.' Steve replied, knowing that that would explain everything.

'She's from Hawaii, why does she like it cold?' Chin asked.

'She doesn't, she was trying to adjust the temperature but pressed something, massive popping noise and now it's on the lowest temperature and won't shut off.' Steve shook his head.

'Ah, I can ask Kono to get one of our cousins to come and have a look if you'd like?' Chin offered.

'That's okay, the thing's ancient. Would probably cost more to fix than it would to replace it, the guys coming out tomorrow to fit a new one.' Steve replied 'hence why she needs a hot water bottle. It's on my bed Grace, will you go grab it please?'

'Can I go put other jammies on first?'

'No, get the hot water bottle and then you can change while I warm it up.'

'Okay.' She replied, starting up the stairs while Steve moved towards the kitchen.

'Beer?' he offered.

'Nah, it's okay.' Chin shook his head.

Suddenly, Steve heard a scream and then a thump and someone went 'holy fuck!'

'Shit.' Steve swore, reaching for the gun he hid in the breadbin before sprinting upstairs, Chin only a second behind him.

He heard Grace scream again and sprint out of his room.

'Go to your room Grace now!' Steve told her, running into his bedroom, gun outstretched.

'Freeze!' both he and Chin shouted at the same time.

The dark haired woman stared at them both, her face mortified as the men's eyes fell on the fact that she was covering up her underwear clad body with one of the bed sheets.

'Cath?' Steve said incredulously, lowering his gun.

Steve saw Chin lower his gun, his face moving into a smirk, clearly trying not to laugh.

'I was going to surprise you, since when did you have a kid!' Cath said blushing.

'You!' she pointed at Chin 'can you go for a second so I can at least get dressed please?'

'Looks like you already had your own personal hot water bottle.' Chin dug Steve in the ribs before he turned to leave.

'Kelly. You're fired.' Steve joked, pushing the man out of the room.

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Told you I'm not great at comedy :)

Hope you enjoyed it.

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