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Author's Note: I know that I said I wasn't going to post a new chapter this week, but this just wouldn't stop nagging at me to write it. So thank you to everyone that's reviewed and subscribed to alerts for this story, they never fail to make me smile!

Four weeks after Steve had originally decided that he was going to take the next step with Danny and propose Steve was feeling a little bit more at ease with everything. He had already broached the topic with Danny, who was already warm to the idea of giving marriage another try. He had gotten Grace's approval to marry Danny, since as Danno always said, he was a package deal and any significant changes to his life needed to be discussed with his sweet precious daughter. So knowing that was more than just on board with the idea of he and Danny being married, Steve felt confident in conquering the next huge item on his list (besides getting the ring which was a lot harder than Steve thought, but they found one.)

Steve knew that he had to call Danny's parents soon, he wanted to go the semi-traditional (or as traditional as he and Danny could get) route and make sure that his parents were okay with Steve marrying Danny. Honestly, he didn't think they'd have a problem with it since within five minutes of meeting Danny's parents they were insisting he call them mom and dad. But still, Steve wanted to be one hundred percent sure that they were okay with the idea.

Steve had planned to call them as soon as he could get a free minute alone, which didn't happen often. It was rare that he and Danny weren't together since Danny moved in almost two years ago, so Steve was going to have to find a way to get some alone time. He tried thinking of anything to get Danny out of the house but every idea he had was quickly shot down because he didn't want to raise Danny's suspicions (yet again the downside to dating a highly skilled detective).

So when Steve found himself sitting alone on his lanai on a gorgeous day in Oahu, he felt as if the universe was looking out for him. He was startled from his quiet musings to work up the courage to call Danny's parents by the ringing of his phone. He sighed hoping with every fiber of his being that it wasn't a case because he really needed to get this over with.

"McGarrett." Steve gruffly answered looking out over the waves rolling in and out.

"Hello Steve." Steve blinked in surprise when Lynn William's sweet voice filtered through Steve's ears.

"Hi mom." Steve greeted smiling broadly to no one. It always made him smile when he called her mom, it was nice being able to actually have someone motherly looking out for him.

"I hear you want to finally make an honest man out of my Daniel." Steve's smile fell and he wondered if she had the power to read his mind.

"Excuse me?" Steve asked wondering if feigning innocence would help him out here.

"Grace let it slip when she and I talked earlier that she was helping you pick out a ring for her Danno."

"Oh." Steve should've known that Grace was the one that dropped the bomb, and he silently thanked her for not being able to keep a secret. It took a lot of pressure off of him. "I was going to call and ask for permission." He quickly adds not wanting to make her angry by insulting her somehow.

"Oh Steven, it's cute that you'd think I would be mad that you hadn't called to ask permission. Danny would throw a fit if he knew you were planning on actually asking John and I for permission." Lynn replied laughing at how cute Steve sounded in his quick defense of not telling her himself.

"I was hoping he would see it was a true example of my romantic side, ya know be wowed that I'm that serious about it." Steve replied running a hand over his face, his whole body relaxing at the sound of her laughter.

"You and I both know that Daniel does not need to see how serious you are about him, your relationship and months leading up to your relationship show that enough. When are you planning on popping the question?"

"I thought our two year anniversary would be a good time. He wouldn't expect me to do something like this." Lynn 'awed' at Steve's sweetness, her son really was quite lucky.

"That's so romantic." Steve blushed at the pride brimming in her voice and the idea struck him.

"Ya know it's been a while since we've seen you guys and I'm thinking what a better anniversary present than to bring you guys out here. I'm sure that Joe and you need a vacation and Grace would absolutely love to see you." Steve waited with bated breath for her reaction.

"That would be a wonderful idea, but I don't know with the price of flights and such."

"I would, of course, insist on paying half of your flight costs. I mean it's my idea to bring you out here and it's the least I could do. Plus you would be staying at the house with us so that takes care of your hotel." Steve quickly replies without even having to think about it, he'll do anything for his Danno. Plus he kind of misses the elder Williams' and he knows that both Grace and Danny would flip out if they came out to Hawaii.

"Let me talk to Joe and we'll see, but how could I turn down a vacation in the sun with my favorite sons and adorable granddaughter?" Lynn jokes shaking her head at just how lucky she is for having such a sweet future son-in-law. "Here why don't you ask Joe himself?" Lynn said handing the phone to her husband who had just walked through the door. "It's Steve." She mouthed to her confused husband before going upstairs to find their suitcases.

"Hey Steve." Joe greeted falling into Lynn's empty chair.

"Hi dad." Steve replied suddenly feeling very nervous, talking to Lynn about marrying Danny was one thing, but Joe was a completely different beast.

"What are you supposed to ask me?"

"Well I'm proposing to Danny in a couple of weeks so I'm thinking about planning a party since it's our two year anniversary, and I thought that you guys would like to come out and get a break from the winter in Jersey and enjoy the sun. I'm offering to pay half of the flight costs because I want you guys to be here."

"Marriage huh? I was wondering when you were going to man up and marry Danny. I think that some time in the sun sounds absolutely wonderful and much needed. I'm pretty sure Lynn's already upstairs looking for the suitcases."

"That sounds great, I know that Danny and Grace are going to be so happy you guys are here. So we'll see you in two weeks then?" Steve felt his body relax again and he smiled. Everything was coming together just the way he wanted it to.

"We'll email you our flight information since I'm sure you're going to surprise Danny."

"You know me too well dad." Steve replied hearing the distinct roar of the Camaro engine in the driveway. "Danny and Grace are home so just email me your flight info and I'll see you in two weeks."

"Welcome to the family Steve." Joe replied before hanging up and making his way upstairs to help his wife find their suitcases.

A/N 2: Like always don't hesitate to tell me what you thought (good, bad, or indifferent). I'll post the next chapter probably Monday since it's St. Patty's Day this weekend and all. Also I'm almost at the 30 stories mark, so if you have an idea just shot me a message and I'll see what I can do with it. Happy Tuesday! ~thatredheadgirl~