The wedding was beautiful and elegant. The reception was even better. Jessica and everyone laughed, danced, ate, and drank.
The sun was slowly setting on the beach, leaving a beautiful glistening on the ocean. Jessica, needing a break from all the partying, stepped away from reception and decided to stroll along the shoreline to enjoy the sunset.
She kicked some sea shells and played with her lei as the wind flew past her hair.
"Jess!" Steve shouted from behind her. She stopped and turned around to see him walking to her. Her heart fluttered and she smiled as he approached her.
"You feeling okay?" He asked concerned
"Yeah, I just wanted to enjoy the sunset" She said, pointing out to the ocean.
He looked out and stared at its beauty.
"This is why I love this place" He said.
"I'm glad to be back home" Jessica said, tucking her wavy hair behind her ear.
"I gave Joe his passport back" Steve said
"What did he say?" She asked back.
"Nothing, as usual. It aggravates me that he knows something about Shelburne" Steve muttered.
"I just don't understand why he won't say anything. If he cares about us then he should tell us" Jessica said.
"He thinks he is protecting us" Steve replied.
"We're not kids anymore" Jessica said.
"Yeah, tell that to him" Steve replied.
Jessica sighed and looked back at the party.
"I'm happy Chin and Malia got married" She said.
"He's happy, they're both meant for each other" Steve said.
Both Steve and Jessica stared at the party going on.
"So, what's going on between us?" Jessica finally asked.
He turned and looked at her.
"That's a good question, Agent Conrad" He said with a wicked smile as he gently pulled her close to him by tugging at her lei. His, strong arms wrapped around her body and she looked up at him.
"Are we going to make this work?" She asked him.
"I'm in it 110%" Steve assured.
She chuckled and rested against him. She fit perfectly in his embrace and felt safe.
"Hey, Jess" He said, softly. She looked up at him with a soft smile.
"Yes?" She asked
Instead of replying, he brought his lips to hers for another euphoric explosion of fireworks. Her hands wrapped around his neck as his tightened around her waist. His hands grazed over her exposed mid section sending electricity up and down her spine. Something new ignited in her, a passion and a desire for Steve. Unfortunately, he broke away and stared into her beautiful, hazel eyes.
"We should probably get back to the party" He said making her laugh.
"We don't have to" Jessica laughed.
"But we should" He said back, putting her hand in his.
They both walked down the shore, towards the party, hand in hand.
Malia, Chin, Danny, and Kono were having drinks and laughing when Kono pointed out Steve and Jessica walking towards them, hand in hand.
"Looks like Jessica tamed our beloved Neanderthal." Danny joked
"I had a feeling this would happen when she joined the team" Chin said.
"Of course. He drools every time she's around" Kono laughed
"Hey, you two lovebirds are missing out on the party!" Danny shouted, raising his glass of beer, as the approached. Jessica's cheeks slightly flushed as her team looked at them with smiles.
The party continued through the night. She finally felt happy, true happiness, and it felt good. While sitting around with Kono, Steve, and Danny, Jessica's phone rang. She excused herself and walked away from the group to answer it. It was an unknown number.
"Conrad" Jessica answered.
"Jess, it's Kenny" Kendall answered.
"Why is your number unknown?" Jessica asked.
"I'm calling from a secured line. Jess, I did some digging into Jenna Kaye, the Yakuza, and Joe White like you told me to" Kendall said
"What did you find?" Jessica asked, wondering what was so important for Kendall to call so late at night.
"Whitefish, Montana" Kendall replied.
"Montana? What?" Jess asked back.
"Joe's been making calls and receiving a number of calls from that location. I narrowed down a specific location just off of the lake there" Kendall said.
"What has this to do with everything going on?" Jessica asked.
"Jessica, it's your dad" Kendall said.
It took Jessica a full minute to register what Kendall had just said and when she did the bottle of beer she was holding fell from her hands onto the ground.
"My dad?" Jessica asked with a small voice.
"Will. Joe recently sent a document, I don't know of what, but to that location. I did some digging around and got the name Will. No last name, nothing, but you never know" Kendall said.
"Oh my god, my dad's alive?" Jessica whispered in shock.
"Jess, we aren't sure. I can get you on a flight to Whitefish and meet you there, but it's up to you. You'd have to leave now" Kendall said.
"Get me that flight" Jessica said.
"Okay, see you soon" Kendall said
Jessica hung up and ran her fingers through her hair.
Just when she thought she could relax she was thrown in for another spin. She had to tell Steve because this involved Joe. She turned around to head back to the group but stopped short.
There, standing extremely close to Steve, was Catherine.
Jessica didn't need to look twice. Instead she turned back around and left.
At this point she didn't care what Catherine was saying to him or what he was saying to her, that was her last thought. She would deal with that later. Right now she was focused in on finding her father, without Steve's help.
Steve was sitting with everyone, enjoying the night when Jessica's phone went off. She excused herself and he watched as she gracefully walked away from the group to answer her phone.
She was beautiful and he was damn lucky to have her. He couldn't help but smile to himself.
"See I told you, he gets all drooly face when she's around" He heard Kono say. Danny and Chin laughed, bringing him back to reality.
"What?" Steve asked, realizing all three of them were staring at him.
"You two were getting quite cozy over by the shore" Danny teased.
"Congrats, looks like you caught Chin and Malia's love bug" Kono laughed making Chin laugh as well.
Steve was about to say something but he heard his name being called from behind him. He turned to see Catherine. She gave him a short wave.
"Excuse me guys" Steve muttered, getting up to walk over to Catherine.
"Cath, when did you get here?" Steve asked her.
"Oh wow, no Hey Cath, how are you?" Catherine asked with a small chuckle.
Steve was slightly flustered.
"Sorry, I just wasn't expecting you. Chin said you weren't able to make it to the wedding" Steve said.
"My CO let me go. I just got here" She replied. Steve nodded and looked back at Jessica who was still on the phone.
"You look good, Steve" Catherine said, bringing his attention back to her.
"Thanks, you too" He said, not really caring.
"So, you and Jessica are close" Catherine said.
"Yeah she's gotten close with us. Works well with the team" Steve said, rubbing the back of his head.
Catherine chuckled.
"I didn't mean the team, I mean you" Catherine corrected.
"Sure, I mean, what do you want me to tell you?" Steve asked.
She looked at him and couldn't believe he wouldn't admit to it.
"You should probably warn her about your issues, ya know" Catherine said
"My issues?" Steve fired.
"Commitment. Remember that, Steve? The thing I wanted from you yet you just wouldn't give. I mean, what makes her different? You going to commit to her, or are you just going to take her on a long road and leave her like you did to me?" Catherine fired back, hurt and angry.
Steve sighed, knowing Catherine was partially right. But Jessica was indeed different. For once in his life he saw a future. A future with her and it was something he never saw with Catherine.
"Look, Cath. I'm sorry for these past few years. Clearly time has taken its toll on our relationship to the point where it-"
"It's nothing anymore. But you know what, good luck with her. I wish you both the best" Catherine said to him, before walking away.
Sorry that this one was short. It's kind of a filler, but the next few will be exciting and kind of detour away from the show's line. But not to fret, it will make its way back. Let me know what you all think! :)