"TAKE MY BREATH AWAY"

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

Title: "Take My Breath Away"

Author: Michelle Heath

Rating: MA for adult situations and language

Summary: Continuation of the "Salvation" series by popular demand

Disclaimer: I so do not own Hawaii Five-0; unfortunately! All original characters are the property of the author!

Date Written: April 10, 2011

"The adoption of Clair's and Charlie's baby was handled by Allen Jameson's law firm. Although Mr. Jameson was not involved, George Gatney did a background investigation on two different couples who were being considered as the adoptive parents. Maj. and Mrs. Anderson made the final decision on which couple got the baby with the full blessings of Charlie Chapman's parents. Mr. Jameson is working on getting us the specifics right now. Problem is, because it was a closed adoption in that neither Claire nor Charlie was ever told who the adoptive parents were and, because they were both minors at the time and their parents signed the consent papers, there's going to be some legal red tape to get through in order to get Gatney's notes on the investigation."

"Okay, Steve, granted this connects George Gatney to the Anderson family, but, if it was a closed adoption, how would Jake Anderson even know which law firm handled the adoption let alone specifically which employees of that firm were involved?"

"I don't know, Chin, but he found out somehow. Anything on the BOLOs on Anderson or Callie Newton?"

"Nothing. They've gone off the map, and, with Anderson being former Delta, it would be hard for them to stay hidden indefinitely."

"Unfortunately, you're right. The good news is I know how to think like Anderson."

"Okay, then, Boy Wonder, where is he?"

"Wow. You really sounded like Danny just then."

(Sam is in her office working on reports when there's a knock on her door. Looking up, she sees Ens. Todd standing outside her office with a relaxed smile on his face. Offering him a smile in return, Sam invites him in and waves toward one of the chairs in front of her desk. Ens. Todd does step inside Sam's office, but opts to stand in front of her desk instead of taking a seat.)

"I won't keep you but a minute, Commander. I just stopped in to let you know I dropped off my transfer request with Capt. Henderson. Hopefully, you'll only have to put up with me a few more days at the most, Ma'am."

"I haven't had to 'put up' with anything, Ensign. It's been a bit of a challenge, but I like challenges. The important thing is that we found a way to work things out in a manner that will benefit everyone. Have you told your family, yet?"

"Not yet, Ma'am, I wanted to wait until my request had been approved before I told them anything."

"Ordinarily, I'd say waiting would be in your best interest, Ensign, but I feel fairly confident in saying there won't be a problem with this request."

"I . . I want to thank you Cmdr. McGarrett. I'm not sure what I would've done if you hadn't of stepped in."

"I didn't do anything, Ensign, other than make a suggestion, and I'm sure you'd have thought of it on your own; eventually."

"All the same, Commander, I just want you to know that I'm grateful for your intervention, and, since you kept me in the air, my family shouldn't have a problem with my transfer."

"Glad to hear it, Ensign. We still have a few days of flying together left. What do you say we make them really good ones? Capt. Henderson was pleased that we won both engagements today, and he'll be even happier if we win the remaining one scheduled for this week."

"I'll do my best, Cmdr. McGarrett."

"I'm sure you will, Ensign."

(Kono and Tony, having just closed on their house and with keys in hand, drive over to their property unable to wait any longer. Obviously, the house is empty and there are no utilities on yet, but Tony has a surprise for his wife. When they get there and the garage door starts to open as soon as Tony hits the button on the garage door opener, a beautiful smile bursts over Kono's face. By the time the door has closed again, they're both out of the car and Kono is unlocking the door from the garage into the house with her key. She steps into the short hallway from the garage to the kitchen before she realizes that her husband is not right behind her. Turning around, she sees him carrying a large blanket and a picnic basket into the house.)

"What's all that?"

"I thought we could have a late lunch in our new house; just the two of us."

"You . . . Wow."

"Come on, help me spread this blanket out on the floor in the great room. I have something in mind for dessert that I think you're really going to like."

(But Kono stops him as he's walking from the kitchen into the great room and slides both arms around his neck. Looking up into his beautiful blue eyes, she's totally lost.)

"I love you, Tony. You are absolutely the most amazing man. I can't believe you thought of this,"

"Love you, too, Babe, and I wanted to do something to celebrate our first house; just the two of us."

"It's perfect, and I love your idea about dessert."

"Thought you would."

"I do have to go back to the office, though. We may have a lead on the case."

"Well, then, let's eat."

"Tony, could we just skip lunch and go straight to dessert?"

"Yes, Ma'am, anything you want."

(Steve and Chin are still waiting to hear from Allen Jameson, but they haven't been sitting around on their hands. They've both been looking further into Maj. and Mrs. Anderson and the Chapmans in the hopes of finding something that will help them connect the dots. Steve also calls Charlie and asks him to come in to the Five-0 office for a little talk. Charlie is at first suspicious, but once Steve explains some things, he promises to be there as soon as he leaves the prison for the day.)