Only You
A coming home story - The Kelly's
Main Pairing: Chin Ho Kelly & Abby Dunn
Main characters: Chin Ho Kelly, Abby Dunn, and Sara Diaz-Waincroft.

Chapter three

"Aloha", came a familiar voice as they waited to get their luggage at the baggage carousel.. The majority of the team were out on a case, but Mary and Joan had graciously offered to meet Chin, Abby and Sara at the airport and drive them to his mothers' house.. "Aloha", Chin answered back as he leaned in and hugged Mary, Sara and Joan already hugging each other and sequel, "It's good to see you again Mary", as Mary turned to then give Abby a huge hug.

"It's great to see you too Abby, and you as well Chin". Mary and Joan had visited them a few times, it was only around six hours to drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco so they had done it a few times, leaving on a Friday, staying over the weekend and leaving to come home on a Monday.

The girls really got along, Sara was a few years older then Joan but Sara always saw her as a little sister and never made her feel like she was too young to spend time with her. When Mary found out from Steve that Chin, Abby, Sara, Kono and Adam had been moving to the mainland, she made sure to get their numbers, knowing they were all moving within visiting distance.. L.A to Carson City was around seven hours and her and Kono became closer as well being closer geographically.

"Uncle Chin, look who's here Uncle Chin", came Sara's enthusiastic voice.. He knelt down to Sara and Joan's level and smiled softly, "I know.. Hi there Joanie, thanks for coming to pick us up". Joan smiled shyly and nodded her head, "You're welcome Uncle Chin", she answered in a soft voice, gazing up at him with nervous shy eyes.. Even though she had seen him more regularly on the mainland, she was still sometimes a bit shy.

As he was about to stand up, she leaned in and gave him a big hug, "I missed you Uncle Chin.", hearing that gave his heart a warmth feeling, and he smiled, hugging her back, "I missed you too Joanie.. but guess what.. We're back here to stay now as well, and you and Sara can spend as much time together as you like".

"Babe, our luggage is coming around", Abby hated to interrupt but wanted to be able to get their luggage so they could get going.. He leaned in and kissed Joanie's cheek and then stood up, heading over to the carousel to help Abby and Mary with their luggage, the kids standing close by.. Reaching for the bags, they each took two bags each and then put them down on the ground and pulling the handles up so they could roll them in the wheels, Chin having a go bag as well that he was going to carry.

Walking out of the airport, it finally hit Chin that he was home. Just the smell of the plumerias, and the mixed scent of the fragrant tropical fruits, and the cool Hawaiian breeze, it gave him shivers. He hadn't been home during the entire time he had been on the mainland so it was nearly overwhelming for him.

It was something he really missed over the years of being in San Francisco, he had to admit that he had come to really enjoy his time in California, the weather was similar, it was slightly cooler then Hawaii but both enjoyed similar temperatures but there was just something about finally being home in the state he was born and raised on.. It was almost like a weight had shifted off his shoulders knowing he was there to look after his mother.

Standing there for a moment to just take it all in, Abby took his hand and squeezed lightly. "How do you feel? Being home I mean?", she asked softly, looking over at him from where she stood. "I feel like I never left". He chuckled softly and then leaned over to kiss her, the kids and Mary already starting to get into the kids settled in the back seat of her brothers truck.

Mary had a little car of her own, a 2019 Chevy cruise hatchback but with five bodies and luggage, it would become a tight squeeze so Steve had offered to let her drive his Silverado to pick them up. Once the kids were in the car, Joan in a little booster seat, Chin and Abby came over to put their luggage in the back of the truck. "I see that Steve hasn't changed much over the years", he commented, letting a laugh out. "He likes his truck that's for sure", Mary added, laughing along.

The only minor differences over the years was the year model and colour updates. Because it was technically his /work/ vehicle, the government updated the five-o task forces cares every few years and modified them to be used as police vehicles. "You can sit up front Abbs, I'll take the back with the kids", he told Abby, opening the passenger side door for her and then closing it once she got in.

"Awww", came a chorus from Mary, Sara and Joan, "And they say chivalry is dead". Mary added, opening the drivers side door and getting in, Abby laughing softly as Chin got in the back with the girls. "I know, I keep saying that, I feel very lucky". Abby did get a good man, she knew that, a man that had values and morals, and was old fashioned.

Driving through the streets of Hawaii, the girls in the back were happily discussing play dates and meet ups, Chin was texting Kono to see if she wanted to meet up later in the afternoon, and Abby, and Mary were chatting the whole way back to Chin's mothers, "Kono told me your bike and your mustang are still at your mother's house as well. One of your cousins has been keeping them maintained and registered and insured". Mary looked into the rear view mirror to talk to Chin about the car situation.

"I'm glad they are still there.. I did wonder about what do to with them, but then Mom said I could keep them there.. I think she always had hope her boy would be back home at some point". He chuckled, smiling softly as he thought of his mother.. He had hated to leave her when he had left but he knew she had a lot of family around her and she had told him it was too much of a good opportunity to pass up, so he had left, but now he was glad to be back home.

Just then, Mary pulled into the driveway of his mother's house, the house he grew up in and he smiled.. Sitting on the porch was his mother waiting for them. The smile that lit up his face showed just how much he had missed her. "koʻu keikikāne", his mother opened her arms for her son as soon as he opened the door and he smiled, walking over to her and wrapping her in his arms. "poina paha ʻoe i ka makuahine".

Seeing his mother again made him tear up, and he had to wipe his tears away with his thumb as he pulled away, "and my little Sara", she said in english, opening her arms to her.. Sara smiled and ran into her arms, "Grandma", she smiled happily as she hugged her back. Even though Chin's mother was not her grandmother, she felt like that to her and she always enjoyed hearing stories about her Uncle Chin and Aunt Kono.

"And Abby, how could I forget you, come, come, you are family too". Abby had been standing back with Mary and Joan and now came forward to hug Chin's mother, and smiled brightly.. "It's so good to see you again Mrs Kelly".. Chin's mother playfully smacked her arm, Chin and Abby looking amused, "You call me Kalani, or Mom.. please… no Mrs Kelly".

Mary and Joan were going to head off, but before they could, Kalani Kelly called out to them, "Please Mary, Joan, stay for lunch.. I have made so much food for my Chin's home coming". Mary had come to know Kalani well since she had moved back here, and always felt welcomed.. "Please Mommy can we stay". Joanie pleaded with soft eyes and a pout.. "Okay, we can stay.. Ohh Chin, Steve said he is having the team over for a bbq this evening and he wants you guys to come as well".

Nodding his head, he smiled.. Not even a full day on the island and Steve had found a way to get them all together already.. He was looking forward to meeting everyone properly.. He had been there at Doris's funeral, but he didn't have a chance to talk to the new hires, Tani and Junior and he didn't know anything about Quinn, so he was looking forward to it. "Can't wait", he said smiling and it was true, he couldn't wait.

Author's Notes:

I'm trying to keep busy on these and keep these going as quickly as I can, I think these chapters, 3 and 4 turned out really well for this one.. I love Chin Ho and I just love how he is so family oriented that I knew this is how I wanted to take this story.. Also I know it's not going to be easy writing about his mother's cancer, since my own mother went through it, and survived but I feel happiness with some family love with a bit of angst here is how to go.. Don't worry, his mother won't die because of it, it just a way of getting him back on the island.

SteveMcGarrettLover:

Thanks, I am really glad you liked this one so far, I am really trying hard to bring back all these characters we love and adore in a way that makes sense as to why they would be coming back to Hawaii, and I think this one and Kono and Adam's story both make a lot of sense. Haha I am glad you liked that, and I hope you really like these chapters as well. Mahalo again for your support on these.