Chapter 6- you arrested who?
Danny stood in the shower feeling the soothing warm water run over him. This was the first time he'd had a break from Bobby's side. Doc had been in just minutes ago and changed Bobby's status to serious and stable. He'd told them he now felt sure Bobby would survive, but he'd been guarded on any sort of long term prognosis. Danny wondered about the odd look in Doc's eyes sure the physician knew something he wasn't telling him.
He kept standing under the water not even moving when the door swished open. He knew this bathroom was only accessible to staff or cleared personal.
"Hey Dean do you know who I saw in the cells earlier today", a young voice drifted up and Danny recognized the tone of one of the HPD officers that was now responsible for guarding his brother.
"No who", his partner asked. "You'd never guess in a thousand years Ronny", came the quiet reply. "Well who was it", his partner sounded a bit fed up.
"Mc Garrett", Ronny replied. "Mc Garrett, you've got to be kidding, what was he doing in the lock up", Simon Hall gasped
"They found that NY cops blood in his car Simon and I've also heard there's other evidence", Ronny told his partner confidently. "Mc Garrett stabbed that cop", the shock in Simon's voice was evident. "Or contributed to his injury in some way", Ronny replied. "But isn't that cop some type of relative to Danny Williams", Simon asked.
"Yeah apparently Williams is some sort of illegitimate offspring", Ronny gossiped
"wow, Danny Williams is a bast….", Simon never got to finish his sentence. The rapid exited of a dripping wet Danny Williams from the shower stopped him, "what are you talking about", Danny demanded angrily.
Both officers exchanged nervous glances. "Answer me dammit, did you say Steve Mc Garrett is in jail for assault on my brother", Danny yelled
The officers stood quietly now neither anxious to answer the obviously angry second in command of 5-0. "Will one of you speak to me', Danny moved closer his anger rising.
"Danny', the loud voice of doc interrupted. Doc had come looking for Danny after Liz had become concerned that Danny had been gone an overly long time.
"Doc they're saying all sorts of things about Steve", Danny complained
Doc Bergman had heard the same shocking news just minutes before, "I know Danny, why don't we contact Chin about this", he soothed The HPD officers took that opportunity to swiftly exit the room. Doc stayed close to Danny's side, "somebody must have made a mistake", Danny remarked confidently to Doc, "Steve would never be involved in this". Doc didn't reply but hoped passionately that Danny was right.
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"Lt. Kojak can you tell me what was in the briefcase", the IA man asked.
Theo bit his lip not anxious to stay and chat to these men, he had another visit in mind. "Lt.", the voice was sterner now. "I don't know exactly", Theo finally replied, "I guess he'd probably put the transfer papers for Williams in there". He saw the significant glances the two men traded. "Williams was transferring ", queried Regan. "Yes, he'd been accepted for a sergeant's position in my precinct ", Theo confirmed.
"Was Mc Garrett aware that his second in command was leaving', the other man asked. "I'm not sure if he'd got around to telling him yet", Theo replied.
"Okay what else could have been in that case", the second IA man Robert Giles asked. Theo shrugged, "Bobby didn't usually carry briefcases, which is why he asked to borrow one from me. He did have something he wanted to show Williams but I don't know exactly what".
"Alright thank you Lt", Robert acknowledged. Theo nodded, "can I see Mc Garrett now", he asked calmly. The IA men weren't fooled though, "somehow Lt. I don't think that's wise. We suggest you return to your hotel and we'll contact you once we've talked to the Governor".
Theo didn't bother thanking them and walked stiffly from the office, he'd almost got to the door leading out of 5-0 when it opened and a crowd of men and women pushed past him. From the cameras and microphones in their hands Theo guessed they were reporters. He just kept walking intent on his own destination, HPD lockup. He knew he was going to get himself in trouble, but right now he didn't really care.
Danny, waited while his call was patched through to Chin Ho Kelly, finally the Chinese detective answered. "Chin Danny, I umm heard this rather odd rumour about Steve getting arrested for hurting Bobby, I can't think why someone would say something that stupid", Danny remarked. There came a silence that seemed to stretch on and Danny felt his heart beat speed up, "Chin", demanded Danny, "surely it's not true. There was another silence then , "I'm sorry Danny, but Steve was arrested", Chin finally told him. Danny didn't even remember putting the phone down as one moment he was upright and then next everything went black.
He came to lying on a hospital bed with Doc frowning down at him in concern. "Young man, one member of your family in here is quite enough", he said sternly.
Danny sat up, "Doc they did arrest Steve", he told the 5-0 physician . Doc nodded soberly. "Yes Danny, they did, I just heard it on the radio a few minutes ago.
Don't worry about reporters getting in here though because the HPD guards will deal firmly with anyone from the press trying to get access."
"But how can they find evidence against Steve', Danny insisted. Doc looked bleak, "I'm sure it's all a mistake Danny", he said firmly.
"With Bobby's condition steadily improving the odds are someone is going to want to come and interview him", Doc reminded Danny. "Will he be up to being interviewed", Danny was concerned. "Danny Bobby could clear Steve's name", Doc stated. "I know but I still don't want him undergoing unnecessary stress", Danny insisted
"Well he's been kept pretty doped up but I have been reducing the sedation and if everything goes well he should start coming round soon", Doc reported. Danny latched onto the if everything goes well line, "Doc I get the distinct impression there's something your'e not telling me," Danny insisted ,
Doc sighed, "I hate dealing with detectives' he groused. "Look Danny I don't want to cause you extra stress but I found an unidentified substance in Bobby's blood. I don't know where it came from or what it might be doing to him", Doc remarked watching Danny carefully to insure he wasn't going to pass out again.
"What sort of substance Doc', a worried Danny asked. Doc shook his head, "some type of drug that is apparently unfamiliar to even the lab. They say it looks like some experimental drug. But there seems to be a conspiracy of silence about exactly what it is". Danny frowned, "is it hurting him Doc", he asked anxiously.
"Well it seems responsible for the improvement in his condition but I would be happier knowing exactly what it is doing", Doc reported
Danny pushed himself up off the bed and stood up. He swayed a little causing doc to hold on tight. "Young man when did you last eat", Doc demanded. Danny shrugged. "I'll make sure you get something, "Doc stated firmly. Danny didn't answer just stood still a few seconds then strode out the door. A worried Doc Bergman followed behind.
Within minutes he noticed Danny didn't seem to be returning to Bobby's room.
"Just where do you think you are going", Doc insisted. "To talk to Steve Doc", Danny replied firmly. Bergman debated stopping him but decided against the action. Danny had a right to find out all he could.
With a sigh the doc headed in the direction of Bobby's room to tell Liz Morton about where Danny was going.
Danny looked at the taxi waiting in the hospital rank and shivered. He didn't think he could bear to climb in one at the moment. He'd ring HPD and they could send a car for him. With that in mind Danny headed for the phone booth across the road. He was just fishing for change when a car pulled up alongside him and the door opened, "get in", a voice requested as a hand held a gun trained upon him.
Swallowing nervously Danny dropped the phone and climbed into the car.
The door slammed shut and the car disappeared back into the line of traffic.