"Hey are you ok" Danny asked as he walked up and stood next to Steve? "I am fine" Steve replied as he continued to look out at the water.
"Steve I know you to well and I can tell when something is bothering you" Danny replied. "Really Danny there is nothing bothering me" Steve said.
"Well I know that is a lie but I am not going to push you. I am just sorry you don't feel like you can talk to me" Danny said sadly as he turned to leave.
"Danny wait" Steve said quietly. "Steve really it is ok, I understand if you want to be alone" Danny said.
"Danny it's not that I don't want to talk to you, it is just today is about you and coming home and happy times" Steve said as he sat down on the beach. "And you're not happy" Danny asked as he sat down next to him.?
"Danny I am happy that you are out of the hospital and that we will be running the task force together" Steve said. "I am happy about that too because you do know that I never wanted your job, I really hope you know that" Danny said. "I know" Steve replied. "Steve I can't even begin to thank you enough for everything you have done not just for me but for Gabby and Grace while I was in the hospital" Danny said. "Danny there isn't anything I wouldn't do for you, I thought you knew that" Steve said. "I do but it is just with everything that was going on and everything that happened between us, well it meant a lot" Danny said quietly.
"I was happy to do it, you are my family Danny and don't you ever forget that, I will always be here for you, Grace and Gabby and now the new baby your expecting" Steve said. "It works both ways partner. Just because I am starting a family with Gabby doesn't mean that you still aren't my family and I will always be here for you too" Danny replied. "I know" Steve whispered.
"Then talk to me" Danny said as he turned and looked at Steve.
"Honestly Danny I am a little jealous of you" Steve whispered. "Why would you be jealous of me" Danny asked? "Because you and Gabby are so happy and you have a beautiful family with a little one on the way and I just wish I could have a family and be as happy as you are" Steve replied.
"Steve you can have all that" Danny said puzzled by Steve's behavior and comments.
"Danny how can, Wo Fat is still out there and I really don't think I could handle losing anymore people that I love" Steve said.
"You listen to me Steven J McGarrett. You cannot let Wo Fat get to you, you need to live your life otherwise he wins" Danny stated.
"Danny it is not that easy he has already taken so much from me" Steve said.
"Yes he has and that is why you can't let him take anything else. Also you have me, Chin and Kono and we will always be here for you" Danny said. I know was Steve's simply reply.
"You have been thinking about this since Catherine came back and is now going to be stationed here permanently haven't you" Danny asked?
"Yes" Steve replied. "Steve do you love Catherine" Danny asked?
"God more than anything, I love her so much Danny" Steve replied. "Then be with her, you deserve to be happy" Danny said. "I just don't want to lose her" Steve said.
"Steve we can't control everything that happens in our life especially in our line of work, Hell I could have died saving the Governor. All we can do is live our life one day at a time with the people we love" Danny said.
"Danny thank you for listening but most of all thank you for the being the best friend I have ever had" Steve said. "You are my best friend too, actually your more than my best friend your my brother and I am always going to be here for you" Danny said. "Thank you" Steve said.
"Steve be happy with Catherine, you two really are perfect for each other and whatever happens going forward we will deal with it together because nothing is stronger than family and no one and that includes Wo Fat can break this Ohana up" Danny stated. "I know your right I guess I just needed to hear someone else tell me that" Steve said. "Well anytime you need me to tell you something feel free to ask" Danny laughed.
"Is everything Ok" Catherine asked as her and Gabby walked down to where Steve and Danny were sitting? "Everything is fine" Danny replied as they got up and he took a hold of Gabby's hand.
"Steve you sure your Ok" Catherine asked? "I am now" Steve smiled as he took a hold of Catherine's hand and followed Danny and Gabby back to the house.