You're in Charge Chapter 2: Tuesday 8th February 2011 – 06:45, a hawaii five-0 fanfic

You're in charge

Landon Richardson

Disclaimer

The characters of Steve McGarrett, Chin Ho Kelly, Kono Kalakaua, Catherine Rollins, Victor Hesse. Governor Jameson and anyone else who might sound familiar do not belong to me in any shape or form, I am merely using them for my own entertainment purposes

The character of Danni Williams is probably mine by now. Even though she was originally based on male Danny Williams I think it's probably safe to say that's she her own individual character by now, especially since I've created a back ground for her which is different to male Danny's background in the show. This also affects Grace who is different from the show as well in ways.

The characters of Jack O'Connor and Phil Wentworth do belong to me though

I should also add that if a character is mentioned who you are not instantly aware of then that character belong to me as well

Author Note

No big Author note today mainly because I'm poorly with a throat infection. So please enjoy the chapter. The next one will be one the way soon.

Overall Summary

When Steve McGarrett is recalled to active duty, the members of 50 knew that it would be a difficult adjustment for them all to make. What they didn't expect was a serial killer to emerge, a serial killer who is targeting naval personnel and who is always five steps ahead of them. Can they solve the case without Steve or will they become the next targets themselves. (Part of the Danni world saga)

Chapter Summary

Danni Williams glanced at her reflection in the mirror, meeting her trouble grey eyes for a moment before she looked away, focusing instead on her task of washing her hands, drying them on the nearby towel before she left the bathroom and headed towards the living room where she had left her bag, picking it up, she glanced around before she went to the door, putting her alarm code in and leaving the house, locking up behind her

Overall Romance

Steve McGarrett / Danni Williams (McDanni)

Others though they are currently a secret which no one knows bar me!

Chapter Romance

I think if you squint hard enough you can see some McDanni…

Other note

Nearly all the places I have stated are either made up or I've got from the internet so I'm sorry in advance if I get an address wrong or anything. My geography on Hawaii is very poor having never been there before!

Chapter Two

Tuesday 8th February 2011 – 06:45

It was early still, the sky a vivid mix of pinks, purples and orange which had left her spellbound the first time she had caught sight of it. Normally at this time she would be inside still, having her breakfast and getting ready for work but today was different. Today was the day that Steve was leaving them to go on his secret mission.

It had made sense to offer to drive Steve to the barracks. He had been going to refuse her offer she had seen it in his eyes so she had pressed him. Pointing out that it would be costly for him to drive himself in his truck and then have the issue of paying for parking, a few days would be fine but if he was going to be out there for at least a month if not longer then he stood the chance of his prized possession being tolled away. She had gone on further to say that getting a taxi when someone was willing to drive him would be a waste of money as well. Her arguments had swayed him like she knew they would and he had agreed that she could pick him up and take him.

It had worked out well since Duncan was having Grace until Wednesday evening which meant that she hadn't had to worry about taking her to school.

Why it was so important to her that she was the one to take him was a question which she didn't want to look into too much, not when she already knew the answer.

Getting into her car, she dropped her bag into the foot well of the passenger seat and started the car up, reversing out of her driveway and onto the roads. The journey was quick, probably due to the lack of traffic and she soon found herself pulling up outside Steve's house. She glanced towards it, raising an eyebrow when she realised that Steve was waiting for her outside, leaning against the porch, his eyes fixed on the sky with a thoughtful look.

Reaching out, she went to hit the horn when she stopped herself, content to simply watch him her heart dropping when she saw him dressed in his fatigues, she waved when he looked down at the car, smiling when he raised his hand in greeting. He picked up the duffle which has been at his feet and jogged down the path, pulling the passenger door open and climbed in.

"Morning" She said softly as he closed the door, watching as he placed his duffle bag next to hers before he turned to face her, his eyes fixed on her face as he held something out to her. Danni frowned slightly, looking down and reached out her hand, surprised when he dropped his keys into the palm of her hand "Steve what are…" Her voice stopped abruptly when he reached out and placed his hand over her mouth, speaking softly.

"I want you to look after my house while I'm gone. Mary has her own key to the place so she may decide to use it occasionally but I want you to have my one." He stated. "I need to know that I've left it with someone I trust."

Danni blinked at his comment, a smile coming across her face as she nodded at him, waiting until he dropped his hand before she spoke.

"I can keep an eye on the place for you, water your plants and all of that sort of thing." She told him, reaching into her bag and taking out her own house keys, slipping Steve's keys onto it before she dropped them back into his bag and looked at him. "We best get going I you're going to make it to the barracks on time. We can't have them thinking you're going soft or anything or they may try and send you off for more training."

"Who knows what they would do" Steve replied.

Danni glanced at him from the corner of her eyes before she turned the key in the ignition and pulled away from the kerb, taking the roads which would take them directly to Pearl Harbour. It was a surprisingly quiet journey, broken only by the CD which she had playing quietly in the background. The few times she had looked towards him had shown Steve staring out of the window screen, a blank look on his face which Danni had witnessed since their first week of working together when they had been investigating the murder of his father. She assumed that his mind was focused on the mission ahead and what exactly he would be asked to do.

She kept her hand of the steering wheel, weaving through the early morning traffic which had been steadily increasing, aware of the thick tension that had sprung up between her and Steve but unaware on how to breach it.

Pushing the feeling away, she hit the indicator and pulled her car into the main car park outside of the Barracks at Pearl Harbour, pulling into the first available space. She killed the engine, hesitating only for a second before she undid her seatbelt and climbed out of the car, looking at him over the roof before she moved around the front, coming to a stop in front of him. She tilted her head back, taking a moment to commit his familiar features in her memory before reaching out and placing her hand on his forearm, leaving it there.

"You better look after yourself out there Steve" she told him, meeting his eyes when he looked down at her, his hard gaze softening into a warm look which helped ease the feeling of ice which seemed to encase her stomach. She smiled when he covered her hand with his own, squeezing down lightly on it, his thumb stroking the soft skin.

"When have you ever known me not to?" He asked her, grinning when she snorted giving him a look if disbelief.

"Is that a trick question because I think we both know what the answer to it is." She pointed out to him, looking around them to make sure they were still alone before she pulled her hand out from beneath his, stepping into his personal space and wrapped her arms around his waist in a hug, her face resting against his chest. He smelt of the ocean and of sandalwood, a strangely heady combination and one which hinted that Steve had gone for his usual morning swim. "You have to look after yourself" She repeated, her arms tightening slightly.

For a moment he remained still before she felt his arms wrap around her, holding her tightly as he returned the hug, his face burying itself in her hair, muffling his words when they came.

"Always Danno, Everything is going to be fine, as soon as I can I'll call you but don't worry if you don't hear from me straight away. It just means that we're in a communication black out. You make sure that you take good care of yourself and Gracie while I'm away okay? I don't want to come back and get told that something has happened to you." He told her, leaning back slightly so he could look in her face.

"That's not going to happen, I've got everything covered here. Besides everyone knows that the criminal element tend to shoot more at you than anyone else, which sort of point to me getting shot at less than normal which is a good thing." She teased him, grinning when he shot her an unimpressed look. "Besides I'm going to be partnered with Jack during the time you're away and he's a good partner, he's going to have my back the whole time so you don't need to worry." She pointed out, noticing the way his eyes had darkened when she had spoken about Jack being a good partner.

"It's time for me to go now Danni" He told her, his arms tightening around her briefly again. She nodded, ignoring the way her heart had sank at his word and instead she went up on her tiptoes, her hand coming up to grip his shirt, urging him downwards so she could kiss his cheek, lingering over the contact for a moment before she lowered herself back down and moved back towards her side of the car, aware of the half surprised, half pleased look which was on his face as he looked towards her. She couldn't blame him considering that she was surprised herself by her action. They had always been affectionate with each other but normally only with the odd touch or hug, she had never gone as far as to kiss him on the cheek before.

Pulling open the driver's door, she stopped, her hand on the top of it and spoke again.

"I'll see you soon Steve, stay safe and come home to us in one piece" She commanded, smiling when he saluted her, his eyes dropping automatically to her smile for a moment as though he was memorising it before his own mouth had curled into an answering grin.

"I'll be back before you know it Danno" He responded. Danni nodded, climbing back into the car and pulled on her seatbelt, watching through the window screen as Steve shoulder his duffle bag, giving her one final look through the glass before he turned and walked away from her, disappearing through the door which led into the barracks.

"Be safe Steve" She murmured softly to herself, shaking her head before she reversed from the spot and headed towards the building where 50 was based, trying to ignore how quiet and empty her car seemed without Steve being in there.

She pulled into the car park and parked in her reserved space and grabbed her bags, climbing out of the car and locking it behind her before she took the familiar route to their office, smiling at the security guards as they waved her through.

It was unsurprising that she was he first one in the building, normally they got in around about eight which gave her at least twenty minutes to get herself sorted and to get her game face on. She was the one in charge now which meant that she had to be strong for the others, especially today and tomorrow when they would no doubt feel the loss of Steve more profoundly.

Taking her seat she powered up her computer, glancing towards her filled in tray and sighed, shaking her head.

At least somethings never changed.

Author Note

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