Makani Kai Helicopter Company, Honolulu

"So Commander McGarrett," Officer Palakiko said as he drove a HPD police car onto the helicopter airfield, "We'll be flying you onto Molokaʻi. It's the closest island which can help us if we need to get you back here quickly. On Moloha'i, we'll take you to safe house up in the jungle areas. No worries, there'll be cable and Wi-Fi up there. "

Officer Mahelona laughed at his partner's mention of cable and Wi-Fi. He paused to listen for any comment or chuckle from Steve, but heard nothing. The SEAL was sitting in the backseat with his leg extended across the backseat and his eyes glued on the window.

Officer Mahelona called out, "Commander McGarret?"

Steve slowly turned his head towards the front of the car and looked at Mahelona through the rear view mirror. "I heard you," he replied faintly.

"Is everything ok, Commander?" Officer Palakiko asked. He stopped the car near a closed hanger that was ¼ of a mile away from the helicopter that Steve would fly out on.

Steve nodded his head. "I'm fine." He glanced down to the keychain that rested in his hand. Steve hadn't been able to let it go since leaving Five-0 HQ twenty minutes ago. The word Ohana seemed to glow brightly to Steve like it was trying to repeatedly remind him of all the incidents of where his actions could have cost his team their lives.

I need to talk to someone about this. I feel like hell- wait, I could call Catherine, Steve thought excitedly at the thought of his girlfriend, as Danny had defined her. Catherine Rollins was stationed for a few months at Camp Pendleton to help evaluate that status of the four aircraft cruisers currently docked in California.

"Lieutenant Rollins," Catherine replied when she answered her phone. "Is this Mr. Super Navy SEAL needing some kind of super favor?"

"Hey, Cath," Steve said, his voice quieter than normal. "No favors this time. I-um- just wanted to hear the sound of your voice."

On the other end, Catherine asked, "Something happened, didn't it? You sound like you've had a hell of a day. Talk to me."

Steve rubbed his forehead. "I screwed up big time, Catherine, and I don't know if I can fix it."

There was a pause on the other line before Catherine spoke again. "You're scaring me, Steve. Did someone die? Is Danny, Chin, and Kono ok?"

"Yeah, they're fine. The thing is I broke their trust, especially Danny's, and I don't think I can ever get it back."

Catherine let out a large sigh. "What did you do?"

Steve held up the keychain to his eye level, mentally rereading the quote on the keychain. "Within the last week, I blew up a house, took down seven drug dealers, destroyed Danny's Camaro and broke Danny and Kono's arm indirectly in Kaneohe in one day. After promising to be calmer and less insane, I drove out in the middle of a dangerous storm after they told me to stay and because of that, the team had to follow me through the brunt of the storm to see if I was ok. "

"Steven….."

"I was removed from lead position after the incident in Kaneohe and now I'm indefinitely suspended. Chin ordered that I get sent of the island for my own protection-"

Catherine cut him off. "Ok, let me stop you right there. First, I'm buying a leash for Danny to use on you during cases," Cath joked. Her tone suddenly became serious, "What the hell were you thinking?"

"I don't know," Steve said sadly, "I think I want to catch these guys without Chin, Kono, and Danny not getting hurt at all. I have the least to lose."

"You don't have the least to lose, Steve. You have me, your sister and the team," Catherine states, "It looks like you need to tell the team how you truly feel and re-evaluate a few things in your life. If you even think that you've already lost them, you might as well turn in your badge. All is not lost, ok? I got to go- the USS Hyman is about to rev its horns and it's going to get really loud any second. Bye."

"Thanks, Cath. Talk to you later," Steve said before hanging up and placing it in his cargo pants pocket. Steve took another look at the keychain before he heard, "You should call them," from Officer Palakikio.

Steve smiled and said, "Thanks for the advice, but I think I'm going to need more than a phone call to earn the trust of my team again."

Officer Mahelona started driving again towards the helicopter. "Well, I'm sorry is always a great place to start." They continued along for a minute before Steve could see two black Cruisers parked in front of the helicopter. There were no other police cars present, something very unusual for a protective custody trade off.

"Were we expecting company?" Steve asked from the back seat. Officer Mahelona slowed the car to a complete stuff, replying, "No, sir. Your evacuation was classified and just decided."

"Then turn around- I've been compromised," Steve commanded. He placed his hand on the shoulder of Officer Palakikio. "This could get be Wo-Fat and Haluu's men. Take me back to palace immediately."

Officer Mahelona looked back to Steve. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, do it right now." Steve slid his leg off the backseat while keeping an eye on the cruisers. Officer Palakikio did a quick U-turn and started driving quickly back to the airfield entrance. Steve looked back just in time to see the Cruisers take off from the helicopter and speed straight towards them.

Steve faced front and thought, Danny was right. I do randomly attract trouble.