Kono asked, "Where are we going?"
Chin responded, "We need to stay together. There's a small motel on the edge of town. I think we should check onto a room there. Then while Danny and Cath tend to Steve….Kono, you and I will bring this wreck back to the hotel and then we'll walk back. It's not too far and we'll draw too much attention to ourselves if we keep this car"
Danny stated, "That sounds good" He then looked to the back seat, "How's your stomach Steve?"
"I'm good partner" He smiled slyly, "I've got a couple of good nurses here"
"Well hopefully you'll listen to them better than you listen to me!"
Catherine replied, "Commander, are you not being a good patient?"
Steve grinned and looked at Catherine, "I don't know what he's talking about"
They all laughed as Danny said, "You're such a stubborn ass McGarrett"
Kono then added, "Chin we need to stop somewhere for medical supplies"
"Okay, there's a pharmacy in that strip mall up ahead"
Chin parked a good distance from the door and being she had the least amount of blood on her, Kono went inside to grab supplies and some water. In the car, they didn't want to draw attention to themselves so they kept the lights off and watched for any suspicious activity. A short time later they watched as Kono came out of the pharmacy but instead of heading straight towards the car she walked a few feet down and entered a Subway sandwich shop. Chin smiled, "That's my girl, I'm starving"
A short time later they pulled into an empty lot next to the Lincoln Motel. After cleaning her hands of Steve's blood, the others remained in the SUV and Catherine walked into the Motel's office alone carrying her bags.
No one was at the front desk so she rang the bell. A short, portly middle-aged woman came from the back room.
Catherine smiled at her, "Good evening Ma'am, do you have a room available?"
"Got a dozen….how many would you like?"
"Just one with two beds for my brother and I. He flies in tomorrow. How much are the rooms a night?"
"Eighty-five a night"
"That's fine. We'd like an end unit if possible, he's a very light sleeper"
"I've got the very end unit, number 36. It's actually around the corner of the building. It's quiet, but there's no view….."
Catherine smiled, "Sounds perfect. There are two beds in the room?"
"Yup, two Queens. How long will you be staying?"
"A few days. We're in town for a family reunion"
"Sounds like fun" She handed over paperwork which Cath filled out as 'Carmen Menke', leaving the auto information blank. She then fumbled around in her purse as if searching for her ID.
"Oh my God…..I can't believe this!"
"What's wrong dear?"
Catherine was frantic, "My ID is gone. Oh my God, Oh my God! I must have left it at the airport when I checked in. Oh my God!"
"Do you have a credit card or any other ID?"
"No, I left my credit cards at home….." she chuckled nervously adding, "so I wouldn't lose them. I'm paying cash, is that okay?"
The lady smiled as she looked over the paperwork, "Of course Carmen. I'll just need to be paid in advance"
"I'll pay for five days now"
"That would be fine"
After paying, Cath asked "Can I get a couple extra pillows"
"There are extra pillows and blankets in the closet in the room"
"Wonderful, thank you so much. I need to go call the airlines and track down my ID"
"Good luck and let me know if you need anything. There are ice and vending machines as well as laundry facilities in the community room in the middle of the complex"
"Thank you Ma'am, you've been very kind"
"Do you need help with your bags?"
"No, I've got them…thank you"
Catherine then left the office turning to see the woman retreat to the back room.
She walked across the property towards the corner of the building. As she rounded the corner she motioned towards the room. The others all exited the SUV and moving quickly they grabbed all their belongings and making sure they were not being watched, they all entered the small room.
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Chin and Kono left immediately to get rid of the SUV.
While Catherine took Steve into the bathroom to clean him up, Danny washed his partner's blood from his hands and arms in the sink outside the bathroom and then sitting at the table in the corner of the room he opened up the shooters' notebook.
There were numerous pictures of Steve and Danny, together and separately. He noted that all the pictures appeared to be recent, taken over the last two or three months. As he was looking at the pictures he heard the shower turn on and he could hear Steve and Catherine's muffled voices. The first page of the notebook had the address of the hospital along with a photo and information on Matty. He was turning the page as he heard Catherine's screams, "DANNY….DANNY HELP!" The lightweight wooden chair he was sitting on tipped over as he raced into the bathroom.
The scene before him, horrified him. Steve was in the midst of a full blown seizure. Catherine had stepped into the shower fully clothed and had Steve pinned up against the tiled wall of the stall. The steaming water was beating down on them and as Danny reached the tub, he shut the water off noticing the blood-tinged water swirling down the drain. Danny stepped into the tub behind Catherine. Steve's head was banging back against the wall and blood and vomit was coming from his mouth. His eyes had rolled back exposing only the whites and he was gagging.
Danny slipped a hand behind Steve's head to protect it as he called out, "We have to get him onto his side Cath, he's choking. Go ahead and slide out, I've got him"
As Catherine released her grip on Steve's midsection he fell forward against Danny. Thankfully Danny had socks on or he would have slipped in the wet, slick tub. Catherine helped support Danny as he backed up out of the tub and in moments Cath was cradling his head in her lap as he lay on his side on the cold, tiled bathroom floor. Kneeling next to Cath, Danny grabbed Steve's face, prying his mouth open. He then placed two fingers into Steve's mouth pulling out blood and vomit, opening his airway. As he continued to seize, he gasped for air as Cath gently rubbed his cheek, "It's okay baby, we've got you….relax"
Danny said softly, "He bit his tongue. That's where the bloods' coming from. Keep talking to him, I'll be right back"
Danny moved from the room, quickly washing his hands in the sink outside the bathroom and wetting a couple of towels. He then went to the bed, pulling back the bedding. Continuing to move swiftly he grabbed a blanket from the closet, a bottle of water and the wet towels, returning to Steve's side in moments.
The seizure had stopped and Catherine was struggling to keep Steve still as he was attempting to push up from her lap.
She was talking firmly, "Steve, lay still honey"
Danny threw the blanket over his partner's wet, naked body. Setting the towels and water at his side, Danny grabbed the sides of Steve's face, "Steve, babe look at me…I need you to focus, look at me babe"
Steve's voice shook as he spoke, "Dddanno…...….wwwhatt hha...aappen…ned?"
"Relax…..you had a seizure partner. I need you to relax, slow down your breathing for me….close your eyes, ssshhhhh"
"K'…'m ggood…'m good"
Taking one of the wet towels, Danny dutifully wiped the blood and vomit from the injured man's face and cheek.
Steve said quietly, "I'm ssoo ccold 'D…sso ddamn ccold"
"Steve, I'm going to carry you to the bed okay?"
Steve tried to push up, "I ccan walk….."
Danny pushed him back down, "No, no you're going to listen to me now, and NO arguing"
Danny squatted down and scooped his partner into his arms. He looked down at the shaken woman on the floor, "Cath, I've got him. Go ahead and clean up"
"Thank you Danny, I'll be right out"
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Danny carried Steve effortlessly in his strong arms. He laid him onto the bed and tucked the blankets tightly around him.
"Danny…'m ssoo tthirrsty"
"Okay, don't move, I'll be right back"
Moving just a few feet from the bed, his eyes never leaving Steve, Danny grabbed a towel another bottle of water. Glancing at the closed bathroom door he could hear Catherine sobbing softly behind it.
Returning to the bed he sat next to Steve. He folded the towel and placed it against Steve's head wound.
"Nnneed watter D"
"Yeah babe, I got ya" Opening the water he raised Steve's head so he could drink, "Now drink slow Steve….there you go"
After several sips Danny asked, "Let me check out your mouth partner"
Steve responded groggily, "Huh? What?"
"You bit your tongue, just let me look" Steve cooperated by opening his mouth and showing his tongue. Danny checked it out and then said "It doesn't look too bad"
Steve was horribly pale and his body was shaking as Catherine emerged from the bathroom.
Danny asked, "Cath, grab the medical supplies so we can take care of his head"
Steve was mumbling, "I'm fine….'m ffine"
"Of course you are Steven"
Cath returned and handing Danny the supplies she sat on the edge of the bed taking hold of her lovers hand.
His eyes opened and he looked up at her, "Hey baby"
Catherine's lips quivered as she said, "Hey….you scared me"
"I'm sorry…I'm fine, really….don't worry"
"We need to get you to a hospital"
Steve instantly became agitated, "NNOO…nnoo hospital….no hospital"
Danny held Steve's shoulders firmly, "Steve stop. You've got to relax, stop"
Steve's breathing increased as he kept repeating over and over again, "No hospital…..nno ddrugs Danno…..no ddruggs"
Steve was panicking. He knew if he was taken to the hospital he would be given drugs and he couldn't let that happen. He became more frantic, "Danno pplllease…nnno drugs…..ccan't…."
"STEVE, NO ONE'S GOING TO GIVE YOU DRUGS! I swear babe, I won't let anyone give you anything…..I promise"
The SEAL's eyes closed in exhaustion as he mumbled, "No ddrugs D…..no drugs"
"Sleep Steve…ssshhhhhhh, relax"
In moments Steve was sleeping and Catherine looked to Danny, "I'm so sorry I upset him"
"Catherine, he'll be alright. Don't worry"
"Danny the seizure"
"Let's get his head bandaged and then I'll call Dr. Kam"
They worked together cleaning and bandaging Steve and then as Catherine lay at his side running her hand through his hair, Danny went to the side of the room to call Dr. Kam.
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