Catherine just smiled at Steve, since she couldn't speak much.

Steve kissed her softly.

Kono arrived just then.

Excuse me! I didn't see anything! Kono said, smiling.

Catherine and Steve smiled too.

Come in, Kono. You're welcome. Steve said.

Thanks, boss. Kono said, approaching Catherine.

You startled us, Catherine. Don't do that again. Kono said.

OK. She said with difficulty.

You stay here with her, Kono? I want to talk to her doctor. Steve said.

Of course, boss.

Catherine signaled with her hands to Kono, signaling that she wanted to write.

Kono got a paper and a pen with a nurse.

Lori saw that the man was hanging me and left me there. She didn't do anything. She hates me, Kono.

Catherine wrote.

Catherine had tears in her eyes.

Catherine handed the paper over to Kono.

What? Have you told Steve yet? Kono said, reading what Catherine wrote.

Catherine asked for the paper again.

No, I can't. If I tell him, Steve will take her away from the team and he'll have trouble with the Governor. The Governor wants me to be his lover and Steve is furious. If I tell , I don't know what he can do against Steve. And I know Steve loves his job.

Oh, my God, Catherine! I don't know who the worst person is, whether it's Lori or the Governor.

Catherine just nodded.

Steve returned to the room and Kono hid the paper.

So what, boss? What did the doctor say? Kono asked.

He said the vital signs are now normalized. But the throat is very swollen, so she can't talk much and will have trouble eating.

That's why you're going to have to stay here. And they will not let me stay here with you. Steve said, looking at Catherine.

Catherine showed a face of disappointment. She wanted to leave the hospital and wanted to be with Steve.

I'm so sorry. Steve said.

Well, I just came to see you. Now I'll leave you two alone. See you tomorrow again, Catherine.

Catherine waved to Kono.

Thank you, Kono. Steve said.

Steve stayed in the hospital with Catherine, but couldn't sleep there. He went home, but couldn't sleep, thinking about how close to losing Catherine he came. He then decided to unpack her suitcases and pack the clothes in the closet until he was asleep.

The next day Steve got up and didn't swim as usual. He got dressed and went to the hospital.

When he reached the door of Catherine's room he saw the Governor near her.

The Governor took Catherine's hand and Steve felt a fire burn inside.

Catherine pulled her hand, because the simple contact with the Governor was repulsive.

Good Morning. Steve said entering the room.

Catherine looked at him with relief because he was there.

Good morning, Commander McGarrett. Shouldn't you be at work? Asked the Governor.

Yes, but from the moment a member of my team has seriously injured himself in the performance of his work, the least I can do is to come to the hospital.

Steve said.

Kono also returned to visit Catherine and felt the tense atmosphere between Steve and the Governor.

Good Morning! Since I'm off today, I came to spend the day with you, Catherine, as I promised. Kono said, sitting down next to Catherine's bed.

Catherine looked at Kono gratefully. She understood that Kono had said that to the Governor to know he wouldn't be alone with Catherine and to ensure that Steve wouldn't do anything stupid for jealousy.

Well, I'll see you later, Catherine. Said the Governor.

Let's go, Commander? Said the Governor.

Steve looked at Catherine, disappointed that he couldn't even get close to her.

Let's go. Steve said, leaving upset.

Thank you, Kono. Catherine said.

You're welcome, Catherine. I wasn't going to leave you alone with the Governor. But I'll have to leave soon, I'm not off.

Two hours later Kono arrived at headquarters and Lori was in the bathroom. Kono locked her in the bathroom.

Lori was desperate when she saw that it was locked. She knocked several times on the door. Kono only opened the door several minutes later.

Why did you do that? I'll tell Steve. Lori said.

Lori, are you desperate? Why? No one was squeezing your neck. Go ahead. Tell Steve. I know what you did, so I have something to tell him too. Kono said in a menacing tone.

Lori said nothing.

Is Catherine going to tell Steve? Lori thought.

At the end of the day, Steve returned to the hospital and learned that Catherine left the hospital of her own free will.

He then went home and found her sitting on the beach chair.

Hey, runaway!

Hey. Catherine said, still with difficulty.

I went to the hospital. You shouldn't have left the hospital without being well, Cath.

I'll be fine, Steve.

Why didn't you call me? You been all the time out here. Come on, let's go inside. Steve said, extending the Hand for her.

Catherine took his hand and walked by his side.

Steve, thank you. You saved my life.

It's me for you and you for me. In the end, we'll be together, walking side by side, like now. Steve said hugging her.

You're lovely, you know that? I'm very happy with you. Catherine said, not caring for the pain she was feeling.