The Flying Trapeze

Chapter Five

Zebraboymom

Disclaimer: They do not belong to me. The truth hurts.

Author Notes:

"Sam Weston worked CIA black ops for seven years when his last mission went really badly and three other agents died. Weston claimed he was set up, he could never prove it. Get this. He was following the couple that was killed. He wasn't just assigned to the case when they disappeared. He had been following them for over a month."

"How do we know?"

"I don't know what you said to the governor when you called her, but she got involved in a major way. One of the agents assigned to him cracked when the governor applied a little pressure. It gets better. Weston is off the grid. He hasn't been seen since the night the bodies were found."

"What about the ME report? How were they killed?"

"That's the part that gets interesting. They were both poisoned. One of Weston's specialties is poison. Steve, I think he was trying to kill Kono to distract you. I think he was afraid you were getting too close to an answer. I think he killed that couple. Danny and I are going to try to find a link between the couple and the Black Op. Maybe the guy was part of it and his wife just happened to be in the way as well. As soon as we have anything I'll find a way to contact you. In the meantime be careful. Weston could very well be here on the island right now."

The four of them stood for a minute and just looked at each other. Chin reached over and gave Kono a hug.

"Be careful Cousin."

"You too."

"Take care of each other and watch your back."

"Will do, Danno."

Steve and Kono headed back towards the camp. Neither one said anything as they both tried to make sense of what was happening. Steve vowed to protect Kono no matter what. If this guy was serious, he wouldn't stop at trying to make it look like an accident. He might actually try to kill Kono or him. Just before they arrived back, Steve stopped, reached for Kono's hand and brought it up to his lips .He kissed it and held it to his chest and looked into her eyes. Nothing was said, but they both knew what he meant.

Word had spread around the camp about what had happened to Steve and Kono. The director of the camp had called a meeting of all the guests. Steve and Kono sat near the back to watch and listen to the different couples, their reactions and questions.

"In conclusion we don't want anyone to panic. We do understand that this can be quite upsetting. If you would like to leave, we will prorate your stay. We hope you will choose to stay as we don't feel you are in any danger at this time."

"Are you kidding me? One couple is dead and another woman was targeted. What are we supposed to think? "

"This is ridiculous. We came here to have fun; not be afraid for our lives."

"We'll take the prorated settlement. We're leaving."

Three couples opted to leave. The two couples Steve and Kono had met on the beach and interestingly enough, David Crowder and Janet. That left the Wicks, the Stewarts, the Smiths and the Bernards. They still weren't ruling James and Lani out, but Kono just didn't think it was them.

At lunch, the Wicks found them and started a little inquiry of their own. Kono nudged Steve's leg under the table as they approached.

"Mind if we join you?"

"No, not at all. How are you two doing?"

"We're fine, but you two stayed? I thought after what almost happened to you, you'd be the first to leave."

"We're not quitters."

"Didn't mean for you to think we saw you that way. In fact you both seem to be very resourceful. I never saw two people keep their heads as well as you two did when the net fell."

"I'm a firefighter. We find ourselves in sticky situations all the time. You learn to keep you head when you're in the middle of it."

"So you said."

"What about you guys? Aren't you nervous about all this at all?"

"No one has done anything to make us worried. I think it's possible the two incidents aren't even related."

"But a couple is dead."

"It's sad. I hope they find out who did that. Tim and I think it's a shame. They were so young and had their whole life ahead of them. Kono, I'm heading to the restrooms, would you mind coming along with me? I don't like walking around on my own, but I don't think there's too much to worry about if we're together, do you?"

Kono looked at Steve and tried to read his expression.

"Go ahead Sweetheart. I'll be close behind you. I promise."

Kono got the message. I've got your back. The two women headed out together and Steve watched them leave. Kono looked back over her shoulder at Steve and smiled slightly. He knew she trusted him completely. Tim followed Steve's eyes. He knew the young man cared for this woman a lot.

"She's a beautiful girl, Steve."

It took Steve a second to realize he had used his real name.

"Excuse me?"

"Don't worry. I'm not going to blow your cover. Anna and I actually think we should team up."

"Just who are you?"

"Special Agent David Cranst. We're CIA. That's my partner Anna. We've been partners for 10 years. We've been assigned to this case."

"Why weren't Kono and I told there were others undercover? I work with the governor of Hawaii. Why wouldn't she be privy to that kind of information?"

"Because this is such a sensitive case. The government felt the less who knew the better."

"What do you mean sensitive? What is this all about? We suspect Sam Weston is at the center of it, but we aren't sure if he's the perp or if he's chasing the perp."

"We shouldn't say more here. Let's catch up with the girls and we'll fill you both in on everything we know."

"Lead the way."

The two men exited the building and headed towards the restroom near their jungalows. They were unaware of the eyes watching them go.

Kono and Karen had made their way to the restrooms and as they were washing their hands Karen spoke.

"How long have you been in love with your partner?"

"Excuse me?"

"Steve McGarrett, your partner. How long have you been in love with him?"

"Who are you? How do you know we're partners?"

Kono stepped back from the sink and took a defensive stance,

"Kono, I think we're on the same side. I know you're in love with him. I can see the way you look at him. He looks at you the same way. He is head over heels for you. I feel the same way about my partner David. I'm Special Agent Anna Withers. David is talking to Steve while I'm talking to you. We think if the four of us team up we can solve this thing."

"I…um…I don't know whether to trust you or not."

"The guys will be here soon and you can talk to Steve. We've been on the case since before the camp, so we can fill you in on what we know so far."

"I hope that's true. I really like you two and it was making me sick thinking you were involved in some way."

"So you've been suspicious of us?"

"Yes. We've been considering the possibility that you've been behind everything."

"I hope once we share what we know, you'll really trust us and work together with us."

"Who can we contact about you?"

"That's just it. You can't. The CIA won't confirm our status. We've been under deep cover for almost a year."

"You've been on this for a year?"

"We've been on it since the black ops that went bad. We were part of that team. My best friend was one of the women killed. The men were friends of David's. We took it pretty hard and we are not going to stop until we get some answers once and for all. Come on. I'll tell you more once we meet up with the guys."

They walked out of the restroom together expecting to see Steve and David. That's the last thing Kono remembered before the lights went out.