Disclaimer: I do not own anything Hawaii 5.0 that is all CBS and whatever is not in the show I made up so yeah.

Authors Note: I have the first chapter of the Hawaii Five-0 universe almost ready to post. That will consist of Lia and Steve during the series run. I will still update this story though. Do not worry! There is a lot of backstory between now and Five-0. I just want to start showing future life and how they have all evolved as a couple. So here you go enjoy! I will try to post again at the end of the week. Then I leave next week on vacation. After a week in the bahamas I will def be back.

enjoy!

You Know That Right.

It's hot out here. Not home hot. Where the cool breeze gives you a sense of relief after some time. It's dry. Makes me wonder if this is what you would experience during your field studies. I could never get used to it. I'm sure you thrive in it. We have a big mission coming up in the next couple days. Some recon. I have full faith in my boys we can get the job done. Like I said. We are the best.

I miss you Lia.

I'll see you soon.

-McGarrett.

She smiled as she folded the letter up. Opening her desk drawer, she brought out a small manilla the precious note she put it on top of countless others. The first letter had been a surprise. He never told her that he would be doing it. Though it seemed like a very Steve thing to do. She never brought them up either. It was this unspoken gift they would pass between them. Not to say it was their only mean of communication. It was just something they could keep for themselves.

Steve and Lia spent a lot of time emailing and Skyping. It was the only consistent for they had so whenever Steve was given the chance to make a call, she stopped everything to answer. Even if it meant having one of her interns hold the phone to her ear as she took lava samples on the volcano. That was one for the record books for sure. She missed him a lot more than she thought she would. She hoped he missed her, she knew this was his job and he was doing important things. She just wanted him back.

Not to say things were easy.

They fought, even thousands of miles away. Over small things. The date of their actual anniversary that was only a couple days away, the fact that she spends more time at his fathers house than he would care for, the hiring of a man who wanted to date her as one of her lead scientist. You know. The little things.

If she could be honest, which she was always to Steve. Shane was a great addition to the US GS station in Hawaii. He knew his stuff, didn't have to be trained, and basically stayed out of her hair most of the time. This was a busy lab and she had more responsibilities to current students than being out on the field. So knowing Shane was handling the responsibility where she couldn't was a major relief.

Steve trusted her, he just didn't trust the other man around her.

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She stood at the gala symposium in utter bore. She hated these political parties. wishing she didn't want to wine and dine her way into making contacts or getting people interested in the work they were doing. But as Bob always said. Sometimes you had to wear the tie to get noticed. So she wore her tie alright, and a pair of extremely high and uncomfortable heels.

"I always hated these things," Shane grumbled next to her as he messed with his tie. She smiled and turned to help him. Taking his tie she straightened it and smoothed out his collar.

"We rely on grants and donations, so here we, as much as it pains us."

He lifted the glass to his lips, "These people make in a day what could give 30 students tuition."

She nodded, "Which is why we are here. So we can charm them. Don't look so slouched Shane. Enjoy yourself."

"I am now, standing next to the most beautiful woman in the room." He tucked his arm around her and she tossed her head back laughing.

"You are such a skeeze. Besides," She untangled herself, "Clara wouldn't like that."

"Well it seems Clara doesn't like my work ethic and thinks I spend too much time not with her. So. That is that." He chugged back the flute and put it on a tray as a waiter walked by. Lia frowned and put a comforting hand on his arm.

"I'm sorry Shane, I know you were getting serious."

"Well, I guess things change" He whispered as he walked away.

3 hours later she was exhausted and so thankful to be getting home. She wrapped her coat around herself closer and waited for her taxi to arrive.

"Lia wait!"

She turned and Shane ran up to her. She had seen him drink throughout the night so she figured he might be a bit tipsy.

"I thought we might want to get a late night bite" He asked handing his ticket to the valet. "I'll drive."

She contemplated his question but had a feeling there was more to it.

"Shane I think I am going to call it a night, but I'll take a rain check. Besides you probably shouldn't be driving. I was watching you tonight. You probably could do with a cab."

"So you were watching me" He winked, "I thought I felt a gaze."

"I'm a concerned friend. I watch out for all of them"

He took a step closer, "Just a friend?" He whispered. She nodded.

"Afraid so Shane."

He took a step back and rana hand through his hair, "Look. Look!" He spoke louder than he intended, "I know you and that Commander guy have something going on," He was too close for comfort again. "But he isn't here. I am. You shouldn't let life pass on a good thing"

Heartache was a funny thing. She could relate well. She put a comforting hand on him and squeezed his arm, "Shane I think it's best we call it a night before you do something you regret."

As if something compelled him, he instantly leaned forward and kissed her. It was strange. There was nothing there. She pushed him away and shook her head.

"That was completely inappropriate. I think you need to take some time off Shane." She whispered.

"Lia," He pleaded, she stood her ground.

"No Shane. You need to leave." She raised her voice to make her point.

"I think the lady is right." A booming voice spoke behind them. Lia closed her eyes and sunk her head to the ground refusing to turn around.

"Shane please go, if you want any future at this lab then I suggest you take some time to figure out your priorities. You are a dear friend to me so I hope you are able to sort something out,"

Without a word spoken he nodded and walked away. She took a deep breath and turned to see if she was actually just dreaming. Steve stood behind her in full uniform, hat tucked under his arm. He looked menacing.

"Steve" She whispered. Not believing he was here. "Steve what are you-"

He walked towards her slowly, "You said there was nothing to worry about." He lamented, "You told me there was nothing going on. Then I come out here and-"

She wasted no time. She knew he was pissed. She knew what he saw, but it didn't matter. She walked straight up to him, grabbed him by the collar and kissed him. This was the man she wanted to kiss her, not Shane, not anyone. Just her Commander. And he was refusing to do anything.

"Kiss me," She mummers against his lips. He stood still. Then tried to pull away.

"Not when you are obviously thinking about someone else."

She locked her hands behind his neck and kept him close.

"You know there is nothing going on. You know I would never do that." She kissed him again. "I can't believe you are here." She was crying now. "What are you doing here!"

He pulled her closer, "I wanted to surprise you. We were given 2 days leave, and I hopped on the first flight out. I have 17 hours before I return to base."

She couldn't believe it. She just couldn't wrap her head around it.

"Steve, you are the only person on this island or any island I want to kiss."

He captured her lips this time on his own and she had to hold back a moan. He always managed to take her breath away every time.

"So," He whispered against her lips, "I have 17 hours up for grabs. Know of anything we can do."

She laughed, "I can think of a few things we can do tonight. Burn some of that energy you have going on."

"Good. I have my car"

He bent over and swung her into his arms. She held him close and laughed as he practically ran to the car and dumped her into the passenger seat.

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She rested her head on his chest and listened to his heart beat as he slept. She still couldn't believe he was here. In Hawaii. With her. She was thankful for whatever moments were responsible for this happening. It was something she wanted to cherish even for a small amount of time.

He moved underneath her and she scooted closer. He began to stir and ran his hand down her bare back.

"Good morning," He groaned. She leaned up and kissed him.

"Good morning Commander."

He rubbed his eyes and looked around the room and then back at Lia. Seeing their clothes scattered everywhere.

"Well, I would definitely say that was Mission Accomplished."

She hit his chest and shook her head, "I really liked that dress. "

He shrugged, "I really liked ripping it off you."

"Neanderthal."

"It's one of my charming quirks."

She pressed her lips together and rested against him, curled into his side. He laced his hands with hers.

"I love you. You know that right?"

She looked up at him and nodded, "I know. I love you too."

He ran his hand down her back, "I was going to tell you last night. My big surprise. Then I see you making out with some punk-"

She elbowed him in the side, He laughed and just pulled her close. He rolled her onto her back and began to kiss her again. She held him close.

A soft whining appeared at the door. She chuckled.

"I guess someone else misses you too." She whispered looking up at him.

Steve jumped away and tossed the covers away before getting out of bed, "Can't lock him out forever!'

He opened the door and Steve yelled. "Aw, Pua. Come here boy!" The German Shepard barked and jumped onto the bed. Lia laughed and hid under the covers.

"Ugh you are so obnoxious. Get him down."

"It's one of the qualities you love about me. Get over it."

She kept that smile under the blanket to herself. He cleared his throat and she brought the blanket down. She looked to see him holding a package. She raised her brow in confusion.

"What is that?"

He tossed it to her, "Your one year anniversary one that is happening in 3 days."

"5." She instantly corrected. She pulled the slip of the tape and opened the package. She reache din and pulled out a piece of fabric. It was a t shirt. She opened to read it and fell back in hysterical laughter, "Steve." She breathed, "How."

"A pretty girl once told me you could find anything on the internet."

He had given her a shirt. In bold letters it read. "It's A Hard Rock Life"

She was definitely in love.

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He looked at the address on his phone and checked the GPS to make sure he was arriving at the right destination. He knew he trusted her. He knew he vowed that secrets were over. But today wasn't just about her. It was about the actions of another. So yes.

He lied to her.

He told her he had some meeting with a fellow soldier he had to take before leaving when really he was turning into the apartment of one Shane Moore. Pulling into a spot he hopped out of his truck. Locking his car behind him he casually made his way through the complex and hopped up the stairs to his level. When he reached the door he pounded his fist on it.

When no one answered he just got louder.

"God damn it already." He heard from inside, "Who the hell do you-" Shane opened the door and was met by a fist connecting to his face.

"Jesus Christ." the scientist screamed, "Jesus. Fuck. Steve." He looked up at the Commander, "Fuck."

"You know I'm a sensible man Shane," He stated calmly. Fist clenching. "and I respect Lia and what she does. So for some god damn reason I trusted her in hiring you. Knowing you had other intentions. You know why Shane? Because I can see things she can't. Like when someone wants to take advantage of a situation."

The man reached over to a nearby table and grabbed what looked like a tower to apply to his nose "Steve. Look it's not what- I was drinking!"

"Bullshit. This has been in the works since she let you back in. I know what it was. I'm deployed. You thought you might try a reconnect. It's a fairly common move on girls back at home. A bit of a warning." He took a step closer through the door of the apartment. "The next time you put a hand on any woman without their consent. You'll need a lot more than a towel to clean up the mess" Shane went white. "Am I clear?"

The man nodded and stuttered.

"C-Crystal."

"Good "

Steve reached into his pocket and brought out a bag and tossed it to Shane.

"Ice it for the next 6-8 hours and you should go back to looking like the asshole you were before. And this stays between us"

He left the apartment whistling and walked down the stairs. Now he could enjoy the rest of his day with his girl.

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As she went over the field observations from the current batch of interns she felt her eyes needed a quick break. She stretched in her chair and sat up taking a look out the window. It was a pretty slow day. There was a rain storm passing over so most work was in the labs till things cleared. She walked out of her office and said hello to the visitors and staff passing by. She walked out the front door and watched as a postage truck drove down the pathway to the loading zone. Running out they jogged up the stairs and handed a box to Lia who thanked the worker and walked back into the building. She sat it on Mary's desk and began to sort it.

"Not a lot today," Mary noticed as she made separate piles. Lia shrugged.

"Not surprised. It's been quiet lately."

Her receptionist took a post it note and handed it to Lia,"These are for Dr. Moore. Heard he took some time off. Everything ok."

Lia plastered on a smile and nodded. "Shane needed some personal time to address a few things. I'm sure he will be back. Don't worry your pretty head Mary."

Mary scoffed, "With you at the helm of this boat someone needs to."

Lia just laughed and continued sorting through the mail. She came across a package addressed to her, from Guatemala.

She stopped what she was doing and pushed the box aside.

"Can you sort the rest Mary? I need to check something out."

Without waiting for a response Lia grabbed the envelope and pushed her way through the employee doors.

She hurried back to her office and shut the door quickly. Walking over to her desk and sat down. She took a deep breath and slowly began to open this mystery. Looking inside she held a breath as a journal fell out of the package.

With shaky hands she picked it up and started flipping through. Knowing exactly what it was.

The front page said Thomas Reynolds.

This was her fathers journal.