Part Three, Two, Three
"Mr. Fat, thank you so much for coming." Gov. Jameson said to Wo Fat as they stood next to each at a fund raising party for the governor that evening.
"Please, someone says "Fat" and I look for my aged father. Wo, please, Governor." Wo Fat replied.
"All right, Wo." Gov. Jameson looked at the cane he held before looking back at him. "I would like to thank you for saving Commander McGarrett's life. I know you were wounded as well so, I doubly appreciate your efforts on his behalf."
"Thank you, Governor but how did you know?"
"Det. Williams is a high observant investigator and his reports reflect that."
Wo nodded. "Ah, I see. I have come to admire the man you chose to head your specialized task force. He seems to be quite tenacious and very intelligent, not to mention resourceful."
A smile twitched at the governor's lips. "He most certainly is all that and then some. And he is still here because of you." She looked again at his cane. "I assume that since you're here that your injuries were not that bad?"
"Not at all. Merely an inconvenience and a nuisance," He gestured at the light cane he was using, "Necessitating the use of this, which I fear makes me look rather weak."
"Not at all, it is a quite handsome cane. Makes you look dashing."
"My thanks, however, I'd rather look less 'dashing'... Miss Jiang is not all that happy with me at the moment, as she really wanted me to stay home tonight."
Governor Jameson looked over the crowd, watching the lithe young woman in dark green silk move through it. "She is just concerned for your health." She lowered her voice "Frankly, after the events of the last couple of days, I'd rather be at home."
Wo nodded as Jiang approached, barely nodding her head. There were no known threats at this gathering. "I must admit, I would rather be elsewhere this evening as well, but obligations must be met even when we don't feel like it."
Governor Jameson nodded and smiled at the young woman. "That is an absolutely striking color on you. I do wish I was able to wear something like that."
"Thank you, Governor Jameson. I must admit, I'd rather be wearing leather, but this event called for something more refined. I love that blue on you. Very fetching." Jiang replied.
"Very kind of you to say Miss Jiang. I do appreciate both of you coming tonight, especially after the events of the last few days."
"It was my honor." Jiang replied.
Wo shifted his weight from one leg to the other and, only barely, suppressed the exclamation of pain that resulted.
"Wo, you've been here long enough, please don't think you have to stay any longer." Gov. Jameson said.
Wo smiled and held out his hand but when Jameson went to shake it, he bestowed a chaste kiss on the back of it. "Until later, Governor. Please, give Commander McGarrett my regards?"
"Certainly. You might surprise him and pay him a visit as well. He might actually appreciate it. Thank you again for coming."
Wo smiled. She had no idea that he had already done just that. "Thank you, Governor."
He released her hand then followed Jiang through the press of party people and out a side door that would enable him to leave without offering offense to the host and hostess.
