Please Save My Baby!

by Foxy527

A child is kidnapped and the motive appears to be ransom. But all isn't as it seems in the beginning. As Steve and the team begin to unravel clues, Steve must begin to work through some of his own demons. There is a possibility for a new romance between Steve and an OC. We'll see how it plays out. Rated "T" for now due to language, but may change to an "M" later. As usual

2. Chapter 2

I've already tried to call him," Denning said. "He's not answering"

"Well, someone in this damn family needs to answer their phone!" Lou bellowed not caring for a second that he was talking to the Governor of Hawaii. A baby's life was at stake and he felt the urgency in his heart...….just like when Samantha had been kidnapped by Ian Wright. "So let's keep trying!"

"Got a lock on LeeAnn's cell phone!" Junior said.

Steve looked towards the governor as he pointed to his cell phone. "Call her again. Let's hope she answers this time."

The governor did so without question. As soon as LeeAnn answered, they put the call on speaker for all to hear.

"LeeAnn, where are you?" he asked.

"Sam?! Oh my, God…..They took my baby!!" LeeAnn cried.

"I know, honey…..I know. And we're going to do everything we can to get her back. But you have to tell me where you are!"

"I am going to get my baby girl…..That's all I can tell you," she replied. "I will be DAMNED if they take my husband AND my child!"

"I understand," Governor Denning said as he tried to calm her down, "but you have to let my team handle this. They are the BEST….I promise you, they will get Kiera back!"

"TRAVIS was one of 'the best' too and look what happened to him!" she said sadly. "This is between me and them. Do you hear me, Sam? I will get her back by….She is my baby! If I get anyone else involved they will kill her!"

"Leeann, this is Commander Steve McGarrett with Five-0. I understand you want to get Kiera back, but if you go alone, we're going to be rescuing BOTH of you. You can't do this alone. Do you understand me? I need for you to come in and let my team get her back."

Leeann was silent as she contemplated what he said. He was right….Of course, she knew that: Going up against Assad and his team alone was a suicide mission but she was desperate to get to Kiera before they hurt her.

"I'm sorry, but I can't do that, Commander."

Steve saw a signal from Jerry indicating they had been able to get a lock on her phone.

"Send HPD to pull her over," he said quietly. "We'll meet them and take it from there."

As soon as Jerry gave a nod of confirmation, Steve spoke to Governor Denning…..very quietly. "We have her," he whispered. "We'll pick her up, bring her in, and talk."

Denning looked somewhat skeptical.

"You called ME to do this job, Sir" Steve whispered firmly. "So trust me to get it done." Steve put a hand on Denning's shoulder.

Governor Denning nodded and conceded. "You're right. Please get them back."

"We'll do what we can, sir. I promise."

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Less than five minutes later, Leeann's SUV was surrounded by HPD officers who were forcing her to pull over. Duke exited his vehicle and began to approach the driver's side. Guns were drawn but only because they had no idea what lengths she would go to in order to get away from them. Chances were good that she had weapons in the vehicle if she was intending some kind of rescue for her daughter.

"Hands where I can see them, Ms Carlyle" Duke ordered. " and please exit the vehicle."

"Are you frigging kidding me? You're arresting me? For what?!"

"You aren't under arrest, ma'am. We just need you to exit the vehicle so we can take you to Five-0 headquarters."

"By whose orders?" she fumed.

"Commander McGarrett's, ma'am." Duke said trying to be patient.

"You can tell Commander McGarrett he can kiss my ass!" she said. He would have chuckled if the situation wasn't so serious…..After all, no one told Steve to 'kiss their ass'. She obviously didn't know who she was dealing with. "You don't understand," she continued. "I have to get to my daughter!"

He hoped like hell Steve was there soon. The last thing he wanted to do was forcibly restrain her when he knew the desperation, fear, and emotional pain she was in at that moment. After all, his granddaughter had been kidnapped less than a year ago and Five-0 had secured her safe return.

Hoping to buy them some time, Duke holstered his weapon and began to talk to her.

"Actually, I do understand. I know exactly what you're going through. I was in a situation just like this several months ago. McGarrett and his team got my granddaughter back. You can't have anyone better on your side."

Duke heard sirens in the background and looked quickly to see Steve and Danny approaching. Steve threw the Camaro into park and quickly exited with his weapon drawn as well.

"Get out of the car, LeeAnn," he ordered. "We're going to help you, but you need to get out of the car. Right...NOW!"

"Subtle as always, I see," Danny muttered. Steve grimaced but stayed firm.

"I'm NOT getting out of this car!" she spat.

"You're getting out one way or the other," Steve answered. "I'm giving you the choice…Are we going to do this the easy way or hard way?"

Leeann and Steve engaged in a stare down that had even Danny admiring her spunk. She certainly didn't feel threatened.

Steve began to approach the driver's side door. As he got closer, he holstered his weapon and put his hands up to signify he meant her no harm. He softened his tone. "I'm going to help you, Leeann. " he promised. "But we're wasting time. I need for you to get out so we can talk. Please."

Danny's eyebrows shot up in surprise. Steve actually said 'Please'?

When Leeann still didn't budge, Steve opened up the door. Leeann launched herself at him by shoving him as hard as she could before she began to run. Shoving Steve was equivalent to trying to push down a brick wall, but she would not be deterred. Leeann had no idea where she was going…..She just wanted to get away. She got no more than 3 steps away before Steve had grabbed her by the arm and turned her around to face him. She lashed out by trying to hit him repeatedly against his chest as she screamed. "Let me go! Let me go, dammit!"

Steve stood his ground, pulled her to him and enveloped her in his embrace. Leeann couldn't have fought him anymore if she tried, so she broke down. As she dissolved into tears, he continued to hold her as he signaled the others to put down their weapons.

"Shhhhh…shhhhhh," he soothed. "I've gotcha."

When Steve felt some of the tension leaving Leeann's body, he knew she was giving in. He loosened his hold and moved her back where he could look her in the eyes. Keeping his hands on her arms, he leaned down. "Listen to me…We're going to do everything we can to get Kiera back. I promise."

Leeann knew she had no choice as she shook her head sadly. "She's all I have, Commander. I can't lose her."

"Call me Steve…and I do understand. I promise you, I do! So you have to let us help you. Now let me drive you back to our office so we can find out what you know and come up with a plan to get her back. Okay?"

He offered her an encouraging smile and she felt herself relenting.

Leeann finally gave in and everyone breathed a sigh of relief. As everyone returned to their patrol cars, she let Steve lead her to the passenger side of the SUV and help her inside. She almost smirked thinking about the chivalry that seemed to be ingrained into SEAL's….just like her sweet Travis. He had always opened doors for her, helped her with her coat, and held her hand protectively when they were out. It always made her feel cherished and loved. To Steve it may've seemed second nature to open the door for a woman…..but to her, it caused a chip in the wall around her heart as if to whisper, "You can trust him."

She had no choice. If she wanted her sweet Kiera back, Leeann knew she was going to have to trust Steve McGarrett to do it.