Sorry about the delay…been real busy….but figured a short addition was better than waiting…..as usual don't own them

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Chin worked at getting the EMTs with their truck down the old road…..the closer they got they easier it would be to get McGarret out. He had help from the the city, as well as the fire department, clearing the overgrown brush as the ambulance work it's way down the road.

Two of the EMT's started on foot carrying what would be necessary to at least get McGarrett stable to transport. Kono would meet them at the base of the ledge to help direct them to the truck.

The coroner had been called in regards to the two bodies, those right now would be the least of the problems and would be last to be retrieved.

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Danny sat with Steve, his body pulled up into his lap with his head resting on his shoulder. He had shifted him higher as Steve seemed to be agitated. The more upright position must have eased some of the pressure off the wound as he seemed to relax into Danny's hold. He appeared to be sleeping, but every few minutes his body would shudder and a groan would escape.

Danny took the damp cloth and wiped the sweat off his brow running it down his neck and across his chest "take it easy partner….Konos gone to get the cavalry"

Steve's head lolled back and fever bright eyes opened looking at him

"Hey….you with me?"

Steve frowned tracking the sky line then shifted his gaze back onto Danny

"Seriously I'm getting aneurysm face?" Danny chuckled

Steve made a poor attempt at a half smile and then seemed to try and speak

Danny shushed him as he brought a bottle of water to his lips "here take a sip"

Steve took a couple of swallows before he moved his head away, tucking it closer to Danny's neck.

The closeness felt awkward as Danny smoothed the cloth across Steve's face once more. He hadn't expected Steve to be so trusting, letting his guard down or laying boneless against him for that matter. He thought the super seal in him, whether he was feverish or not would cause him to remain heroic through the whole ordeal. Danny shook his head and looked down at him, he really was human after all.

"You're like Gracie when she's sick" Danny said with a smile

Steve stirred "n n not a lil girl" he murmured into Dannys neck

Danny laughed" that's right McGarrett….you're a big girl"

He got a protesting grunt in return as Steve tucked in closer obviously needing the contact to provide some stability in his fevered state.

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Kono met up with the medics, guiding them through the last of the bush into the open where the truck was.

The EMTs placed their supplies next to Danny, both introducing themselves. Sam was young, Danny wondered if he was even old enough to be a medic and Dave was older, he could have easily passed for Sam's dad. Danny filled them both in on Steve's injury and both got straight to work.

"Ok Danny we're going to help you ease him down on his good side….then we'll get a temp, vitals and a IV line going" Dave said

Danny started to shift then all hell broke loose….the strange hands on Steve sent him into Rambo mode. He started to fight the movement, his fevered mind not comprehending what was going on.

Danny pulled him against his chest, trying to subdue the fight in him. "Steve! Steve! Relax we're trying to help you ….Steve!"

Kono had grabbed his legs trying to help keep him still "Boss it's us…."

"Everyone just let him go!" Danny yelled

All hands were off him as Danny tried to get through to him. He held him tight talking quietly to him. Steve's hands were balled in fists and his body was trembling from the sudden exertion. His breathing was laboured like he had just run a marathon. His eyes wide and panicked not really focussing on anything as Danny held his face and forced him to focus on him. Slowly Steve's breathing evened out and the tension left his body as he focussed on Danny.

"That's it partner….just relax"

Dave got Danny's attention to reconfirm that Steve didn't have a head injury.

"Ok we're going to give him a light sedative so we can check him over….let me know when you think he is ready?" Dave nodded to Sam to get a shot ready.

Danny shifted slightly causing Steve to tense "Steve?...I need you to relax "

Danny worked Steve's arm back out from under the blanket "ok buddy we're going to give you something, it's going help you feel better…"

Steve frowned "Danno?"

"yeah buddy….trust me… just relax"

Danny nodded to Dave who took Steve's arm, Sam moved up dabbing some alcohol and injecting the sedative. Steve tensed but Danny kept his attention, quietly talking to him as the medics did their work.

Steve's eyes slowly started to dip as his body relaxed further, the shot was gradually working its magic.

"Ok Danny let's see if we can get him laying down now" Dave said

Three sets of hands gently manoeuvred Steve onto a blanket keeping him on his side. Kono moved up by his head offering what support she could. Dave and Sam quickly assessed Steve, starting an IV and checking his temperature.

"103.5!...no wonder he is so out of it" Sam said

A warm hand reached out grabbing Danny's wrist. Danny smiled "thought you were sleeping?"

Steve made eye contact and then his eyes slowly slipped closed, but his hand remained locked around Danny's wrist.