Hello everybody! Back with a chapter. First of all, a few thanks:
reverie-scriptor: Hehe surprise surprise! Glad to hear you enjoyed the chapter! :) And yes, Steve is coming back!
witchbaby300: Lol surprised ya! You'll have to wait to see how Steve's going to react ;)
Guest: Lol. I don't know about other fanfics, but I sure have a reason for introducing the twins :) And don't worry, I haven't forgotten about Steve! And neither has the 5-0 team! You'll see what I mean in this chapter.
Thank you to everyone else who has read, reviewed, favourited and added to their alert list! Enjoy this chapter! Another treat for you guys!
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own any of the content in this story except for the characters of Makayla and Eric. Oh, and I own Boo Boo as well.
(Continuation from scene in doctor's office)...
"Twins?" Makayla asked, her face still wearing a shocked expression.
"That's right," the doctor laughed as he started putting the ultrasound machine away. He took a cloth and helped Makayla wipe the gel before letting her pull her shirt down and sit up comfortably.
"Wow..." Makayla whispered.
"Indeed," the doctor cheerfully agreed. "Twins are often a rarity in young mothers. And not to forget, they require a lot of energy and stamina to conceive."
Makayla turned red at the doctor's comment. Her sex life did not need to become public, thank you very much.
Danny cleared his throat before shifting his gaze awkwardly after the doctor's sudden revelation.
"Don't worry. The two fetus' seem to be doing fine. You're just over 8 weeks pregnant, so we'll schedule your next appointment for a month from now," the doctor told them. He pulled out his pen and little prescription pad before writing something and ripping the little slip of paper, handing it to Makayla.
"Here are some prenatal vitamins. Take them as directed, which is usually once a day, and you should be fine. Remember your diet," he continued advising. "No alcohol, no smoking, no caffeine,"
Makayla mentally made a note of those things - actually, they were already on her 'DO NOT' list.
"And most of all, no stress," the doctor stressed.
Makayla nodded as Danny helped her off of the patient chair.
"If you're unsure of anything, give us a call. And in case of any emergencies," he pointed to the top of the slip, "here's my direct line. I'll always be reachable," he finished with a smile.
Makayla returned the smile and Danny shook the doctor's hand before they both thanked him and made their way towards the door.
"See you in a month!"
The ride home from the doctor's appointment couldn't have been more awkward. Stupid doctor, Makayla thought. What's with all the details? "Oh, twins require a lot of energy and stamina to conceive!" Great! Just what I needed to hear in front of my brother. "Yeah, Danny, just in case you didn't know, the father of my children is great at this, he's so full of energy!"
That was probably the most embarrassing moment of Makayla's life.
Makayla's thoughts were interrupted by Danny who nervously, and intentionally, cleared his throat loud, making the moment even more awkward.
Makayla stared out her window trying to avoid any and all, possible small talk Danny tried to make at the moment.
"Stamina, huh," Danny sharply said.
Makayla felt herself turning red even though she wasn't looking her brother in the face.
"Lots of energy," he continued, putting greater emphasis on the word 'lots'.
Makayla still didn't turn her head, just kept staring out her window knowing she was red as a tomato right now.
"Must be a really strong guy, you know..."
"Shut it, Danno," Makayla interrupted.
There was a period of silence as Makayla didn't shift her gaze, but Danny momentarily kept moving his eyes from the road to see his sister's expression.
"You know, that really narrows down the possibility of who this guy you're hiding from me could be," Danny started but was again interrupted by his sister.
"Do you wanna hear a story Danno?" Makayla said as her gaze quickly moved from the window to her brother.
"About how I met this man, and how he so passionately made love to me..." intentionally stretching the word 'passionately'.
"Stop," Danny begged. He did not need to know the details of his sister's sex life.
Makayla looked at her brother with a victorious smile. He was trying to push her buttons, now she had just pushed his.
"I thought so," she answered, turning her attention to outside her window again.
Yup, I tried to push her buttons. In return, I got a taste of my own medicine.
There was a moment of silence in the car before Danny spoke again.
"We're going to have to tell the team soon," Danny quietly said, his eyes not leaving the road for a second.
Makayla sighed quietly at the thought of how everyone at 5-0 would react.
"With the twins," Danny started, pausing in between. "You're gonna get bigger a lot faster," he told his sister.
"I know..." Makayla replied rather lazily.
"You're gonna be a lot bigger."
Makayla thought about what she was going to look like for the next 9 months. She wasn't going to be like how she was during her first pregnancy, she was going to be twice the size. Which probably meant she would start showing a lot sooner. Well, that explained the bump she noticed this morning. She wasn't showing at 8 weeks the last time she was pregnant.
That also explained why she would need to tell the team soon.
"Well, I am carrying two, Danny," she stressed to her brother.
Danny deeply sighed as he thought of the many ways his sister's - in addition to Danny's - life would now change forever.
"Yes. Yes, you are."
Makayla stood inside the 5-0 task force's main investigation room leaning against a desk, her arms crossed at her chest. A figure stood next to her pacing the room, his arms crossed at the chest as well.
"I'm sorry, why are we meeting him here, again?" The figure asked.
"You'll find out soon," Makayla assured.
Just then as if on queue, a third figure entered the investigation room, his badge hanging from his belt beside where his gun hang.
Makayla turned and stood up and met eyes with the approaching figure. God, he couldn't look any sexier right now.
But as the figure acknowledged Makayla's presence and began walking towards her, he suddenly began slowing down as Makayla completed the turn and was facing directly towards him, revealing the changing physical features of her body.
The man who stood next to Makayla stopped his pacing to turn around and identify the man who had just entered.
The two male figures soon realized the presence of each other and made eye contact, both of their expressions quickly turning to confusion.
"Steve?"
"Danny?"
Makayla stood in between the two men bracing for the next moment unaware of how they would react.
"Why is he here?" Danny said, pointing at Steve, still with that confused expression in his face.
Makayla exchanged looks with Danny without saying a word.
Steve in awe, silently approached Makayla. Clearly he was shocked. And might I add, speechless?
He took a deep breath as his eyes slowly traveled from Makayla's glowing face to her growing abdomen.
"You're pregnant," Steve managed, almost breathlessly.
Makayla noticed Steve's shocked expression and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
"And you're big," he added.
Well, at least he noticed that.
Makayla felt a small smile appear on his face as she felt the urge to giggle at Steve's cute observation.
"I'm sorry again, why is he here?" Danny interrupted, pointing to Steve.
Steve still in awe, turned towards Danny and pointed in Makayla's direction.
"She's pregnant, Danny."
Danny gave Steve an "am I an idiot?" look before replying, "D'yu think I didn't know?"
The two men continued exchanging confusing looks at each other until Makayla couldn't take it anymore and sighed loudly, throwing her hands in the air.
"Oh, god, you two are so stupid."
The two men turned their eyes towards Makayla - wait, did she just call us stupid?
"Do I have to spell it out?" Makayla continued. These two really were... well, stupid.
The looks on their faces still did not change. Makayla again sighed deeply before breaking it into alphabets for the two men.
"Steve and I have been having sex, okay? They're his babies," she subtly said.
Steve stared at Makayla expressionless.
Danny stared at Makayla and then at Steve, expressionless.
"Babies?"
"STEVE?!"
Makayla's eyes widened at the reaction the two men were giving her. Oh, god. Here comes another one of their arguments. She sighed to herself before calmly taking a seat at the desk in front of the men, preparing to spectate the fight which was about to start.
She expected them to lunge at each other, or rather Danny lunging at Steve. But mostly start arguing, Danny obviously yelling at Steve. But neither of that actually happened.
No one lunged, and no one screamed.
Within a split second, Makayla watched as the two figures who were standing tall and strong a minute ago, collapsed to the ground like a house of cards.
Makayla gasped as she leaned over in her chair to see both Danny and Steve unconscious on the ground beside each other.
"Oh, you gotta be kidding me," Makayla said shaking her head, sinking back into her seat again.
. . .
Makayla giggled as she felt something soft and furry touching her nose. She stirred before opening her eyes and recognizing where she was.
Her bedroom.
Grace's new dog.
Oh.
Ohhh.
She had been dreaming.
It was the next day after her doctor's appointment.
Makayla opened her eyes at Grace and her new dog as they climbed into her bed in an attempt to wake her up.
"Aunty Kay, Boo Boo says good morning!" Grace happily said.
Makayla turned to face her niece and the dog, seeing how cute it actually was.
"Good morning to you too, Boo Boo," Makayla replied with a smile.
The dog licked Makayla's face as Makayla managed to sit up on the bed. Rachel had got Grace a dog after returning to Hawaii, so whenever she was over and visiting at Danny's, Boo Boo was always there.
And Danny managed to tell Gracie about Makayla's "current situation" as well. Grace, being a child, couldn't be more excited that there were two more babies coming in his house.
Grace crawled closer to Makayla and put her ears beside Makayla's oh so tiny growing stomach, surprising her as she maneuvered her arms out of Grace's way.
"Good morning babies," Grace whispered to Makayla's belly.
Makayla smiled as she saw Grace waiting a few seconds before moving back again.
"I think they're still sleeping," Grace whispered again, assuming so since she didn't hear a response.
"I think they are too," Makayla whispered back with a smile.
Grace giggled, suppressing her laughter with her hand. Makayla kept a finger to her lips as Grace copied her and did the same.
"Daddy's making breakfast," Grace continued in her whispered tone.
"Okay. Tell him I'll be out in a minute," Makayla replied in yet another whisper.
"Okay," Grace acknowledged before jumping off the bed with Boo Boo and running off back to the kitchen.
Makayla smiled to herself reminiscing the moment with her niece, looking down at her stomach as she caressed her children.
"Anyone hungry?"
She heard her stomach growl and giggled.
"I guess we are!" She exclaimed before climbing out of bed and going for breakfast.
Makayla walked herself to the kitchen to find Danny making breakfast for the trio. Actually, he was making breakfast for 5 people.
Wow. That's insane.
Their family was going to be huge. They would probably need a bigger place. Soon. Soon times, she assured herself.
But today, Makayla had more important things to do. Instead of Makayla staying at home today, Danny decided to bring her to the 5-0 office. A confession was due, so why not sooner than later? They couldn't keep it a secret for long anyways, now that Makayla was already 2 months along. Within a month she would be clearly showing, so it felt right to "tell" them the truth than have them "figure" it out themselves. That would just create a lot of trust issues for the ohana.
Makayla quickly ate her breakfast and got dressed before hopping in the car with her brother. The car ride was casual. No awkward moments like yesterday. Thank god for that.
When they arrived 20 minutes later, Makayla followed her brother into the 5-0 building and upstairs to the main investigation room, where she found Chin and Kono hovering around the smart table.
"This was the last transaction made on his card," Makayla heard Kono say as she slid a piece of evidence from the table to the big screen.
When they heard movement in the room, Chin and Kono turned their attention from the investigation towards the door to see Danny and Makayla entering.
"Hey, didn't expect to see you here today," Kono said, addressing Makayla with a smile.
Makayla returned the smile as she walked up to the two Hawaiian's with her brother by her side.
"We, uh... We have some news," Danny said, clearing his throat before continuing.
"So do we," Kono said concerned, turning everyone's attention to the screen in front of them.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the screen in front of them as it displayed the most recent credit card activity on Joe White's account.
"We all know Steve's been gone on a personal mission. But it's been a month and we haven't heard back from him even once. Until we found this," Kono continued, sliding another page on to the screen.
"Joe White used his credit card to purchase a boat around the time we last saw Steve. And this," she said, sliding yet another screen.
"Surveillance footage of Joe and Steve the morning after Steve left."
Everyone concentrated their eyes on the screen including Makayla, who began to worry wondering why they hadn't heard from Steve yet. And if Joe was with him, hadn't heard from him either.
"So if we wanna find Steve, we need answers from Joe," Chin concluded.
"Do we know where Joe is?" Danny asked.
"Not yet, but HPD is working on it," Chin replied. "They were able to track the GPS from the boat that was purchased, they should have an exact location soon. Maybe that can give us something to start our search from."
Danny sighed, at least they were getting somewhere.
"We'll find him, right?" Makayla asked, her voice a soft whisper.
All eyes fell on Makayla noticing her worried state.
"Steve. We'll find Steve, right?"
Kono nodded reassuringly.
Danny looked at Makayla and saw how her expression had changed at the mention of Steve being in danger. Unaware of whether Chin and Kono noticed, but when Makayla asked about Steve, Danny saw her hand subconsciously travel to her lower abdomen.
And it was during that moment, that it finally hit Danny.
It finally hit him.
Finally.
Like a lightning bolt during a bad thunderstorm.
Or a heap of concrete breaking off a building.
Or someone throwing a piano out of their apartment building window.
Or Ironman when he fell through Asgard at the end of The Avengers.
"STEVE?!"
Cliffhanger! I'm awful. Sorry. But at least I know you guys are reading this way ;) Hehe. Enjoy! Read and review please!