Perfect

Pairing: McRoll

Based on ending for 10x22

(If you haven't watched the last episode of Hawaii five-0 season ten and do not wish to know what happens, do not read, this has massive spoilers)

Chapter three

To be honest, Catherine had not bothered to check the destination on the ticket, and so she had no idea about where they were even going. Lincoln had been the one to get her ticket, and had made sure it was the seat next to Steve, and all she had time to do was meet him at the airport for him to give her the ticket and for her to board the plane.

"So exactly where are we going anyway Sailor?", she couldn't help but ask him when it seemed evident that they weren't going to be landing anytime soon. It was another four hours into the flight and while she didn't mind where they were going, it made her feel excited knowing she had no idea where their journey would start.

"You are telling me that you didn't look at the ticket before you got on the plane?", he chuckled, though knowing Catherine, he could totally see her not bothering to look at the destination on that ticket, when her main concern was getting to him. "Mm hmm, that is what I am saying, that I didn't bother to look at the ticket". She smirked a little at the way his lips turned up into a grin, his shoulders puffing out a bit.

"Well then Lieutenant, I think I should keep it a secret then.. Let you find out once we land" The truth was, he hadn't been sure where he had wanted to start the journey, he just knew he needed to get off the island for a while.. It took him a while before he figured out where he wanted to go, all he wanted was to find Catherine, and talk to her, see if they could perhaps resolve their issues.

It was Lincoln though that somehow managed to convince him to go someplace else.. His first thought was Washington because he was sure he would be able to start his search for her there, and yet Lincoln pushed him to make a very radical decision, one that he had been unsure of at first, and now that Catherine was here with him, he totally understood why the man was pushing him not to go to Washington.. It was because he knew Catherine would be on the plane with him..

He laughed softly and chuckled, "I can't believe I didn't realise it before". She smiled softly, loving the way their hands were still entwined, sure they had both been up at different times to stretch their legs and to go to the bathroom, but their hands always managed to find their way back to each other, "What didn't you realise?", she was curious and intrigued by what he was saying.

"I wanted to go to Washington, to start to try to look for you.. Lincoln pushed me to go somewhere else, somewhere completely left field and where I knew you wouldn't be.. now I know why.. I saw the look on his face that day he and I spoke about you, he wanted to say more, but out of respect towards me and perhaps you, he didn't".

When Lincoln had asked him if he was okay once he brought Catherine up, he really was.. It wasn't like he hadn't been thinking about her non stop for the last several months anyway. When his mother was killed, it really did signal to him that he needed to find her, and see where things stood. Sure he had tried the whole dating thing, but it was just as a way to see if he could really move on from Catherine and he couldn't.

"I wasn't on the island the last week, otherwise I would have come seen you all, and visited Danny in the hospital.. I only got here today and that was because Lincoln kept me in the loop about what you were wanting to do, and he mentioned to me that you told him, I was the one that got away". As she said that, she squeezed his hand softly and gently, her eyes tearing up at that notion that he had always considered her to be the one.

"I'd bust his ass for meddling, but this time, I can't seem to care because I think he knew just from that short conversation we had about you that I haven't fallen out of love with you". He really did need to thank the man for bringing Catherine back into his life, and he would find a way to do that when they were back on the island. "I've never fallen out of love with you either Sailor".

Catherine had only had very similar dating experiences as what Steve had, nothing serious and just fun little dinner dates here and there but Steve was always at the forefront of her mind, and the last time she had seen him when Joe died, those feelings only got even stronger once more as they always did when they were close geographically speaking.

That smile did it for her, the one he always reserved just for her.. She leant into the seat and pressed her lips longingly against his, both of them gazing into each others eyes, their warm breath felt on the others cheek and he moved first, kissing her softly, his free hand moving to her cheek, and pushing her hair behind her ear. It was only a soft chaste kiss, both aware there were passengers and crew members around, however both felt that familiar feeling in their gut, the sparks were flying and she was left breathless for a moment as they stayed that way for a moment or two before they pulled away.

Pretty much, most of her adult life had been spent loving Steve McGarrett and she knew that no matter how old they both got, that would never change at all. He had always been the only one for her, the only serious contender, and she really wished her Dad was still around to see them find their happily ever after.. Her Dad had approved of Steve, both her parents had, and Steve spent quite a bit of time with her Dad when he got a chance to be on leave.. He had tried to convince Steve to go see his own father, a decision that Steve regretted every day since that he had not taken his advice.

Thinking back to Danny, he sighed softly.. He had really hoped the man was doing okay, he had briefly responded to his text before Catherine sat down, but had put it on airplane mode straight away.. He didn't seem all that happy he was leaving, and Steve couldn't convince him he was coming back no matter how hard he tried.. He could understand, he would have been the same if it was Danny that had left for an extended time to travel or to go back to New Jersey.

All of them had seemed really sad that he was leaving, and he was sad as well.. They were his family, his Ohana, an Ohana he had created himself all those years ago.. He thought back to what they had all said, and how he really felt extremely lucky to have the family he had.

She brought him out of his thoughts by once more asking, "So you really aren't going to tell me where we are going?", she began once more, gazing into his eyes playfully.. His hand still on her cheek and he leaned in and kissed her once, softly on the lips before grinning as he pulled away.. "That will teach you for not looking at your ticket, why don't we call it a mystery flight".

Smiling happily, she nodded her head.. A mystery flight she could do.. She was sure he had chosen an amazing place to start out their new happy ever after, and she was really looking forward to it. "I'm good with that Sailor, a mystery flight it is".

Author's Notes:

Oh my gosh, thank you sooo much for all the comments and the support on this one. I am really loving this one, which is why I have decided to come back and write the next two chapters so soon. I have really thought about where I wanted to go in these two chapters, 3 and 4 and decided to have them go away by themselves for a while, and then they can come back and visit people they need to visit in California, Nevada etc before going back to the island. I was a big hesitant to make the decision on where they decided to go, however in chapter four, you do find that information out, and I hope you all enjoy where I have decided they will end up for a little while.

I'm still having my breath taken away by all your amazing support and I still find myself watching that last scene over and over again to make sure it actually did happen that way. This one I think has been my most popular story to date and I think it is directly because it is based around that last scene on the show and the fact I am taking it further and seeing what happens next. That is what I am always curious about once a show ends, what happens next.. So even though it is not canon, we can get an idea of what us as fans would like too see happen so I feel it is a privilege to write this for you. I am trying not to read too many other stories similar to this, where it is about the ending of the show, simply because I don't want to even subconsciously use someone else ideas. I want it all to be my own thoughts and creations.

One thing I want to stress. My version will not have them marry elsewhere and come back to the island to tell everyone.. They may get engaged whilst away, but any marriage will take place in Hawaii since I think it is not right at all that they basically elope and leave everyone out of the celebrations. I think it would too disrecptpful to his Ohana to do that to them when they have supported him and them all these years.

LuckyStarPham:

Thank you so much, I am really glad you enjoyed chapter two, and as I was writing it, it was sad to tell about Cath's Dad but I do feel it gives their connection a bit more strength when you realise they are both dealing with grief. I am really bummed we never got to see her family, I think her family would have been amazing to see, and I'd love to play around with the fact that I think Steve would have had a good relationship with Mr and Mrs Rollins.

AgentD.6

Thank you so much, I am glad you have enjoyed the first two, and I hope you enjoy these next two as well. I do agree there which is why I thought it would be a good idea to include her losing his father as well.

SteveMcGarrettLover:

I can't wait for them to have that talk, it is much needed and long awaited. I always try to write my stories that way, conveying their emotions in that way. I am a role player as well, writing with one or more people so I am used to writing one side of the story, but I do enjoy this writing as well where I get to explore both of their emotions myself.

Anneodette:

Thank you very much Anneodette. I appreciate you have been reading my other works as well. I always try my hardest to write different characters and make them very close to how they are in the show, even if they are a smaller role. I am fond of this one as well and it's why I was so fascinated and intrigued to write this one since it does leave a lot to our imagination as to what happened next. Cath becoming an instructor or some kind of job at Pear, I can see that as well, and having a couple of children. I may do that, at the moment that is not where I am going straight off the bat, you will see in chapter four where they do go, but I may have them go to Paris or Luxembourg on the way home or something. If I do, I will certainly take you up on that offer as I would need help in that area. Visiting Harry would also be a great idea as well. You are welcome, anything to help you take your minds off it for a while, stay safe yourself!

Cath:

Thank you, and I hope this isn't too far apart for you again lol. I loved your idea, it is amazing and I love doing flash back scenes and even dream sequences as well so I will add that later on down the track. I have decided to have them travel first, have that talk, get to know each other again, have fun together and then come back, see who they want to see, and come back home to Hawaii.. I am thinking maybe six months to a year and then they come home.

Laura:

Thank you, and I really hope you like that I have followed up fairly quickly again. I have actually taken your advice and decided to have them travel first for a bit, have that conversation they need to have, enjoy themselves getting into the fun and excitement of travelling and then visit people they want to see before ending up back in Hawaii. I think a few of you gave me that advice actually. I will certainly have Steve ring Danny and ask how he is doing, checking in on the team, maybe chatting when they are all around the table at work. I do have an idea with the ring. My thoughts is that he knew he was going to try to find Catherine, so he has the ring with him the whole time.

Sunshinecutieb:

Thank you so much, I am so happy you are enjoying it so far.

Anbl:

I was sad when I heard it was ending and again after watching the last one even though it was a happy ending for us McRoll fans. You are more then welcome, I am really glad to be able to write this and give the fans some answers as to what we think happens next. Some of us can imagine the ultimate end, that they come home live happily ever after right, but we all wanna know what they have been doing in between leaving and coming back so I am glad to give you some insight to what I think happens.