A lot of you were disappointed with the original ending. I was challenged not to have a happy ending and I did that. Now, here is an alternate ending. Thank you to Runner043 for the suggestion. I hope you like it.

Steve raced to Danny's car and hopped in without saying a word.

Danny looked at the expression on Steve's face and remarked "who the hell peed in your cheerios?"

"Shut up Danny" Steve angrily replied

"Whoa dude, chill out. What the hell happened? It's only 8 in the morning" Danny couldn't understand why he was in such a bad mood.

"Catherine stopped by." Steve said with his head down

"She's out? That's great. How is she doing?" he smiled. He was excited

"She's fine, she's leaving" Steve snapped back

"Leaving? What do you mean leaving?" Danny was confused

"Leaving, as in gone, going back home to Miami. The opposite side of the world" Steve continued snapping at Danny

"What? And tell me why are you not chasing after her?" Danny couldn't believe what he was hearing

"I can't. She needs to do this" Steve was sure

"No, she doesn't. You, my friend, need to go and get her NOW" Danny was becoming adamant

"It's too late" Steve argued back

"No, it isn't" Danny hit the lights and the sirens and started driving to the airport.

"I am sure she's gone" Steve was sure that it was too late

"You don't know that. If she is, then you get on the next flight and go get her" Danny barked orders

"I don't think she wants me to" He was sure

"I have sat back and watched you completely lose your mind over her. I have seen you happy when you are with her. Miserable when you aren't. I have sat back and watched you two go at each other's throats, but I have never seen the look on your face like the one that I saw this morning. You need to at least try. I know that she loves you and I know that you love her, so what the hell is the problem?" Danny was yelling

"You're right" Steve nodded. He was right. She was the only woman that he ever loved and he couldn't let her go.

"What? Say that again louder please" Danny was trying to lighten the mood as he continued his quest to get to the airport.

"Can this car go any faster? Step on it!. I knew that I should have driven" Steve shouted

They weaved in and out of traffic and broke every speed law on the island. Steve called Chin and informed him that he was going to have to take the lead on the case and that he and Danny had an emergency to take care of. Chin knew better than to ask questions. Danny pulled up to the terminal and Steve jumped out before the car came to a complete stop. He ran through the airport, jumping over luggage and dodging passengers. He flashed his badge as he ran through security and leaped over chairs until he reached the terminal marked MIA via LAX.

The loading area was empty and the doors to the gangway were closed. He stood there and looked out the large windows watching the plane as it prepared for takeoff. His eyes filled with tears and his brows burrowed as he tried desperately to contain his emotions. He stared at the scene that unfolded before him. The wheels of the plane retracted as it took off into the bright Hawaiian sky like a majestic bird.

"What are you looking at sailor?" a soft voice spoke from behind him

He immediately turned around and without hesitation lunged forward and engulfed her in his arms.

"Why aren't you on that plane?" he asked

"I couldn't do it. I can't leave … you. I need you, not my family, not a job, you" she looked at him directly. Her eyes were red and puffy. It was obvious that she had been crying.

Steve held her tighter and spoke directly to her "Don't ever leave me again. I couldn't stand to let you go. Stay with me forever. I will give you whatever you want, whatever you need. Just promise me you will never leave me, never threaten to leave me. I love you and I couldn't bear the thought of being without you" he pleaded

"I promise. I am so sorry for everything that I put you through. I promise that I will listen to you, most of the time." She smiled "I won't leave you, it turns out that I actually need you around, I need you in my life"

They embraced for what seemed like forever. Tears flowed like waterfalls from both their eyes. Their hearts were beating in unison and their embrace tightened with every movement. Danny stood and watched from a close distance. He was grateful that they had somehow managed to find each other. He was grateful that his partner, his friend, his brother, had a chance at happiness. He knew that he deserved it. He knew that she deserved it. He had witnessed his friends go through the worst of times together and now he was grateful that he would be witness to his friends experiencing happiness together. They both deserved it. They all did.

Steve felt Danny's presence and acknowledged him. Catherine released her hold on Steve and ran towards Danny. She hugged him and whispered in his ear "Thank you. I don't know how, but I am sure that you had something to do with this. You're a good friend" She kissed him on the cheek.

Steve approached "I don't know about you guys, but I am starved, how about breakfast?" he asked

"I could eat" said Danny

"Me too" said Catherine

The three of them walked out of the terminal and headed towards Danny's car. They walked arm and arm with Catherine between them. She had never felt happier or safer than she did at that moment. Everything's going to be ok, she thought to herself.

And they lived happily ever after

The end.