Chapter 3

Danny chugged his coffee and devoured the eggs and bacon Amy had made for him.

He had to admit, he kinda enjoyed having a woman in the house, making him breakfast, cleaning up – existing. Maybe he would elope with her – someday. But today is not that day.

Danny tried putting on his tie which was a harder task than he anticipated. Amy chuckled as she watched him struggle; he cursed under his breath as he undid it and tried again.

"Oh honey, you're doing this all wrong!" Amy said as she stepped in front of the dresser blocking his view of the mirror, filling his sight with her eyes. He stared at her as she tied his tie.

"You know, you need a woman around here to make things right." She whispered.

"Maybe." He replied.

Amy tightened his tie and closed up to his face. "Any idea's on whom?" She asked. Danny pretended to think. "I don't know…" He said. Losing his balance, Amy brought her lips closer to his and said "Maybe you should learn to be more observant." She closed the space in-between their lips and kissed him sweetly.

Danny ached when she pulled away. She smiled as she saw his face- he wasn't ready for an ending. "What do you think?" She asked.

He opened his eyes and smiled. "I can get use to this." He said. Amy was playing her cards right for a woman itching to get married.

"Good to know. Now get to work!" She said. Danny sighed as he glanced at the clock, who knew time could end a perfect moment?

He gave her another quick hug and grabbed his jacket. "Dinner?" He asked as he headed toward the door. "I'll make it!" Amy replied.

Danny gave her a dazzling smile before slamming the door in a rush.

Amy smiled, tilted her head and twisted on her feet. She looked down at her ring finger the ring on her finger engraved with 'True love waits' She tickled it giggling, she knows who she loves and who will slid a certain ring on – it won't be long now.

"So what are you folks doing here?" Officer Ben Kokua.

Moe smiled as he attempted to raise the gun, Damaris grabbed his free hand squeezing it tightly. "We're watching the boats. I just love boats. Don't you darling?" She asked Moe. Moe smirked.

"I adore them." He said.

The officer nodded in agreement. "The sure are neat. " He said. Looking at the boats, as boats went by, Moe and Damaris looked toward the passing boats which gave Kokua an opportunity to look in to the car. He caught sight of something shiny when he walked up and as he investigated closely he found his suspicions where confirmed.

He began to slowly reach for his gun as he did so Moe's eyes drifted from the boat to the officer's hand. Kokua grabbed his gun.

Moe did the same.

Before he could even cock his gun, he was on the ground. The car above him sped away quickly, he tried turning on his side to shoot after them but his vision was too blurry.

As Danny entered the office he felt like a child, about to receive a hard blow from his father.

He cringed at the memory, but continued to walk toward his cubical. "Good morning Jenny."

Jenny looked up from the mail she was sorting on her desk. "Don't you mean after noon?" She asked. Danny looked at his watch and sighed. "I guess so. Is Mr. McGarret in?" He asked like a child. Jenny giggled at the adorable tone of the young blue- eyed- detective. "Not yet sweetie. He did say he'd be late but I know as soon as he gets here he wants you to be in his office."

Danny almost shivered at the thought of an angry (er) McGarrett, yelling at him loud enough to burst his ear drums. He sat down at his desk and ran his hand threw his hair.

He heard the door open and nearly jumped. He peaked around the corner to see it was Kono walking in beaming carrying Chinese take out. Kono caught sight of Danny and Danny quickly ducked his head back into his cubical.

Kono put the food bags on his desk and went to check on Danny. "What's wrong?" Kono asked. Danny's cheeks where a rosy hue, he felt like he was on the spot. "Nothing." He replied quickly and shortly being sure he made no eye contact.

"Hey if you' worried about McGarrett then don't be." Kono said. Danny allowed his eyes to meet his. 'News sure does travel fast around here' Danny thought he wasn't sure if he believe Kono or not.

"Sure." Danny whispered. Right then the door swung open and this time it was McGarrett- he didn't look as peeved off as Danny thought. He glanced over at Danny and Danny knew to follow him into his office. He sighed as he braced himself for the storm. Kono watched as an uneasy Williams got up from his desk and entered their boss's office.

Inside, Daniel closed the door behind himself. "Sit down Daniel." McGarret said as he took his own seat behind his desk. Danny did as he was told. He slightly played with his fingers as thoughts went through his mind. "Danny can I ask you a question?" McGarrett asked.

Danny gulped. "Yes sir." He said like a scared child.

"Do you smoke often?"

Danny was caught off guard. Was this really just about his smoking problem? "Yes sir." He muttered. "I'm sorry- I shouldn't have before I came in." Danny apologized quickly, he knew it was dumb. It's just every time he's nervous he needs at least three or four- maybe the whole pack. Depending on how nervous he was.

"Do you drink?" He asked. Danny was confused on why he was being asked all these questions. "Yes." Danny said shyly. He didn't understand what any of this had to do with being fired. "May I ask- why all the questions." Danny asked more straight forward than he anticipated.

Steve finally looked up from his desk. "I have an assignment for you- if you can handle it."

Danny was surprised, scared and thrilled all at the same time. He wasn't losing his job after all - but what was he gaining? "How are you at acting?" McGarrett asked. Danny straightened himself up from the previous slouch he was in.

"I acted in high-school." He said eagerly. 'Does it matter if you haven't acted in five years?' He thought. "Are you asking me to go undercover?" Danny asked- once more- being more straight forward then he would have liked. "Yes." McGarrett said.

'Wow' Danny thought. 'He actually asked me for something once.'

"What am I doing?" He asked. McGarrett stood and slid a folder over to Williams. "J.C or Jerry Charter, Age 23, Caucasian. Light brown curly hair, blue eyes." Steve read over the file out loud to the young detective.

Whatever it was he was meant to do Danny still wasn't getting it. "I don't get it Mr. McGarrett. How do we do it?" Danny asked. "The guys obviously not sensible- you think he'll cooperate with the police?"

Steve looked toward the sun. "No, but Moe Heartto hasn't seen JC's face."

"What do you mean?" Danny asked as his heart skipped a beat.

Steve looked at him with a smile (for the first time) "How do you like boats?" Before Danny could answer there was a knock at the door. "Come in!" Steve said.

Kono swung the door open and said breathlessly "Boss we got a shooting- a police officer."