As Emily continued her walk home, she was unable to ease the state of panic she was in. Her thoughts were racing, and she was constantly having to wipe tears from her face.

What happened to him? Does somebody really hate him so much that they would do that to him? But how could anybody hate Danny? He's one of the good guys.

When she got to the house, she was glad that nobody else was there. Emily walked into her bedroom and shut the door behind her. She lay on her bed, buried her head in her pillow, and continued to cry until she fell asleep.

She awoke some time later to hear someone knocking on her door. Emily called out for them to enter, and her mother opened the door.

"Are you feeling okay? Usually when I come home, you're on the couch watching television."

Emily bit her lip before answering. "Mom, do you remember Danny? From the bank?"

Mrs. Seamus thought for a moment. "The man that was behind the counter with you? The cop?"

The child nodded. "I saw him today on the way home from school. He was being put in an ambulance because somebody had beaten him up."

"Are you sure it was him? Maybe it was someone that just looked like him."

"No, I'm sure. I know I haven't seen him since then, but he's the only friend I've got, and I'd recognize him anywhere, even if I went the rest of my life without seeing him. Mom, why would somebody do that to him? He didn't ever do anything."

xXxXx

Mrs. Seamus was silent as she saw tears threatening to spill onto her daughter's cheeks.

Lord, if this child doesn't think the world of that man. And I don't blame her. She didn't know her real daddy, and Joshua never treated her right. I know she gets teased a lot at school because of everything that's happened; it's no wonder she sees him as her "only friend." He's the first man to take care of her the way a girl should be taken care of.

"I don't know why this happened to Danny, but I'm sorry you had to see the end result. I know he means a lot to you."

Just then they heard the call that supper was ready.

"Mom, is it okay if I don't eat right now?" Emily asked. "I'm not really hungry."

Mrs. Seamus nodded. "I'll ask Aunt Terry to keep a plate warm for you."

She gave her daughter a small smile and a gentle hug before leaving the room.

Lord, don't let anything happen to my baby's friend Danny. I don't think she could take it.

xXxXx

Emily didn't sleep well that night. Mostly she stayed awake, unable to remove the image of Danny on that stretcher from her mind. As she tossed and turned, Emily hoped and prayed with all her might that he'd be okay.

xXxXx

After school the next day, Emily stood on the sidewalk in front of the Iolani Palace, trying to work up the courage to do what she'd come to do. Finally, she planted her foot on the bottom step, and before she lost her nerve, she climbed the stairs and entered the building. After asking directions to Mr. McGarrett's office, Emily made her way into the elevator and pressed the button for the correct floor.

When she stepped off, she started looking for the Five-O office. She opened the door and was greeted by an older lady with red hair, sitting behind a desk.

xXxXx

Jenny smiled at the child that had just walked through the door, but she couldn't help wondering what could have brought her here alone.

"May I help you?"

The young girl bit her lip hesitantly. "Is Mr. McGarrett here?"

"No, I'm afraid he's out of the office for the afternoon, but if you need to speak to someone-"

Before Jenny could offer Chin or Kono's names, the child interrupted. "Well, I was actually just wondering about Danny. My name is Emily, and I know him a little bit. Can you tell me? Is he okay?"

Jenny slowly shook her head. "I'm sorry, Emily. I don't know. When Mr. McGarrett came in this morning, Danny was still unconscious, and there was no sign of him waking up. Mr. McGarrett's at the hospital now, but I've not heard anything else."

Emily's shoulders slumped and tears threatened to fall as she sniffled. Jenny glanced past the child and saw Kono and Chin look out of their office doors. She subtly shook her head to indicate their help wasn't needed, then dug into her purse for some tissues.

As she pressed them into Emily's hand, Jenny said, "I have a pen and paper here. Would you like to make Danny a get well card? I can give it to Mr. McGarrett to take to him."

Emily blew her nose and wiped her eyes. "Thank you for the tissues. Could I just have the paper and work on it at home, then bring it back? Would that be all right?"

Jenny reached behind her for some typing paper and handed Emily a few sheets. "That will be fine. Just bring it back when you're finished with it, and I'll make sure he gets it."

Emily left the office in silence, not noticing the curious looks she received from the two Hawaiian men standing just inside the room.

As the door closed behind Emily, Jenny asked, "Do either of you know how Danny knows that little girl?"

Chin Ho and Kono glanced at each other before shrugging their shoulders.

"Who was she?" Kono asked.

Jenny looked curiously at the door as she responded, "Emily."