Disclaimer: see chapter one.

Author's Note: thanks so much for the reviews from last chapter. I apologize for the delay in this chapter, life just took over for a little bit and this chapter was pretty hard to write; also all mistakes are mine. I'm gonna warn you about the fluff in this chapter, but I think you'll enjoy it.

The weeks leading up to the 'Williams Invasion' as Steve was calling it was crazy, and that was putting it nicely. If either Steve or Danny had been hard pressed they would agree that they're not completely sure how they made it out alive.

They seemed to catch case after case and it's not like they were really big cases. No, these cases were little things like drug smugglers killing each other to steal the other's product or parents fake kidnapping their kids to prove a point in their custody battles. These cases were easy enough to solve, especially the two that involved the faux kidnapping because Danny could see through any parent, having been in that spot before. Just because the cases were relatively light, where no one was put in serious danger and Steve didn't have to pull one of his crazy antics to catch the bad guy, didn't mean that they weren't burning the candle at both ends.

Steve and Danny were suffering the most; they were still adjusting to their joint custody of Grace so they had to make sure that one of them was always home to have dinner ready for her, read her a bedtime story, and make sure she was ready for the next day of summer lessons and plans with friends. So naturally, like any couple that was trying to do it all, they switched off. Steve would stay and work through the night hoping to catch the lead they needed while Danny went home to take care of Grace, and then in the morning Steve would end home to get Grace ready for the day while Danny went to work and he would catch a nap before heading to work in the afternoon.

It was exhausting and Steve was ready for Deb to swoop in and make it look so easy. Danny was ready to have someone in town that would dote on him and Steve, because honestly Danny wanted someone to dote on him right now. They were so ragged from running on the bare minimum that they needed a few days of sleep and a week's worth of home cooked food to make up for their horrible eating the past three weeks.

Most of all, Steve and Danny were ready for their two week vacation. They were taking the week off before the reception party to spend time with the family and show them Hawaii and then the next week they were going to do something for themselves, a honeymoon per say. But Steve didn't know that part, Danny was handling everything.

Danny was thankful when the day arrived that his family was in Hawaii. He was even thankful for her mothering, a fact which he gladly shared with her moments upon their arrival.

"I missed you and your mothering." Deb smiled softly as she reached out and lightly smacked a smirking Danny, who didn't jump away fast enough to avoid the light hit.

"I, for one, am glad you're here because I need to gain back a few pounds." Steve effortlessly charmed Deb, making the woman smile broadly and pat his cheek affectionately.

"I always knew you would become my favorite." Danny's mouth fell open for a moment before he shook his head; there was no point in denying that Steve could charm anyone without any effort.

"Hey Mary thank you for picking my family up from the airport, Steve and I appreciate the opportunity to sleep in for a little bit." Mary shrugged taking a sip from her lemonade.

"Are you two hungry? I could make you a light lunch or even breakfast if you want." Deb offered immediately standing and making her way into the kitchen. Steve and Danny smiled at each other as they followed, the rest of the family making their way outside to the lanai to soak up the nice weather.

Now that they were well rested and being fed well, Steve and Danny were ready to enjoy their time off of work with their families and celebrate their union with those that were most important to them. Plus with Deb, Ellie, and Lauren here Kono would surely stop trying to get them to help with the party. Because she even said it herself, they were guys that had no idea about what type of flowers would look good in the center pieces or what colors went well together, so really she was much better off using the Williams women to help her.

And Danny was right; Kono did leave them alone after 'momma Deb and her new best friends' arrived in town. She got them to help with flower decisions and table layout leaving the men to their own devices. So with the help of Chin and even Kamekona, they set out to do a bunch of man-ventures as Kamekona dubbed them in the beginning of the week. It was just the vacation that Five-0 needed after the rough couple of weeks they had, plus it took the edge off about the party since Steve and Danny have no idea what's going to happen. They were only allowed to pick the flavor of cake and some of the food items they wanted for the buffet, plus they had yet to have the dreaded conversation with his parents about the suddenness of their union.

Deb watched with great amusement the boys almost squirm anytime they were in her general vicinity. She got so much delight in watching them act almost guilty around her, that she waited to talk to them about their union, she wanted to make them sweat for just a while longer. She knew it was cruel of her, but she needed some amusement in her life and why not have it be at the expense of her own son and son-in-law. She drew it out for as long as she could until the night before their party. She had specifically requested that Steve and Danny have dinner with her and Denny alone. A dinner which Steve offered to make himself, that way if things by some rare chance got out of hand they weren't in a crowded restaurant.

"I'm sorry." Danny blurted during a lull in conversation over dinner. The suspense of this conversation had been eating at him since his parents had landed in Hawaii four days ago, and really he was sorry. He would have loved nothing more than to have his entire family there to love and support him and Steve, but that wasn't the way his life worked and he just had to make the most of it. Plus this time around it was about him and Steve, not the show that came with a public ceremony. "I know you wanted to be there when I decided to take this big step and I'm sorry that you weren't there."

"There's no need to feel guilty about it Daniel." His mother lightly patted his hand her fond smile spreading across her face. "I would have loved to be there for this monumental step in your relationship with Steven, but like I've always said as long as you're happy I'm happy. Plus you were nice enough to at least send me pictures from the ceremony. What I don't really understand is why it was so sudden? The last time Steven and I had talked about it, when I picked up the rings, he wasn't proposing until your anniversary." Danny looked quickly over to Steve, who ducked his head in embarrassment. Yes, he had told her that he was proposing on their anniversary, he even had a whole plan for how he wanted it to happen, but like usual in their life things didn't go according to plan.

"We were talking with Chris about the hearing and he made a comment that we might have a better chance of getting joint custody of Grace if were an actual couple, recognized legally ya know? We thought about it and decided why wait? I knew that Danny was the one for me and I just didn't see the point in waiting to make him mine." Steve quietly explained the blush from earlier still burning on his cheeks. It was easy being open with Danny, but he still had a hard time expressing his feelings for the man to anyone else.

"So we called the governor and got hitched per say that next morning. We didn't tell anyone until dinner that night. So as much as I wanted you and even Grace there, I needed to do this for me. Our sudden civil union was for Steve and I, no one else."

"Your mother and I understand, yes we were a little hurt not to be invited. But at the end of the day we understand why you did it."

"Don't we get any points for having a party and inviting you guys?" Danny asked timidly with a hopeful smile spread across his face.

"Yes you do, and from what I've seen it's going to be a lovely party."

"We do have the best party planners on the island." Steve commented smiling sweetly at Deb, while also mentioning Grace and Kono. It was in that moment that Danny made the decision that the next time they needed to get out of something Steve was just going to use his ability to charm anyone to get them out of it.

"Danny don't smile like that, you look a bit creepy." Denny joked making his eldest blush and sputter a little bit at being caught thinking about Steve and his charming ability. Glancing at Steve they seemed to be on the same wave length yet Steve sat calm and cool. But still it was nice to have his parents on the island, enjoying the place that had finally seemed to become home for him. Sure he still bitched about the heat and humidity, the sudden rain showers, pineapples in general and on pizza, but still this island gave him the love of his life and he really couldn't hate that.

"I like your creepy smile sometimes." Steve whispered as Deb and Denny had a conversation amongst them and Danny just smiled, reaching over to squeeze Steve's hand in thanks. Sparing a glance over at his parents he could see that they were deep in conversation not really aware that Danny and Steve were mere inches away from them and it worried Danny in a sense. Before Danny could question his parents about anything that could be bothering them, Kono arrived to drop off the outfits for the party and pick up Deb.

Sighing, Danny knew that the next twenty four hours were going to be a flurry of activity. And before he knew it he and Steve were getting ready for the party. They looked at each other in the bathroom mirror as Danny styled his hair and Steve had just gotten out of the shower and they both looked the most relaxed they had been in weeks. "Come on Danno, let's go celebrate with our family." Danny grabbed Steve's outstretched hand and making their way down the stairs for the first time as open domesticated partners. Steve was ready to finally show the world the love of his life and celebrate the fact that they were bound together for life.

Kono had done a fantastic job of transforming their backyard into party central. She had managed to get a handful of tables for their guests with a full open bar and catering from Kamekona and another catering company. She cleared a patch of beach that would serve as the dance floor later on in the evening because she insisted that Steve and Danny have that first dance with each other and Grace. It was a small intimate gathering to celebrate Oahu's favorite couple.

Stepping out of the house in their white linen pants and traditional shirts the crowd clapped and cheered. "I can't believe they're actually blowing bubbles." Danny joked when he saw the crowd of bubbles come at them. Steve just smiled in response soaking everything in, since it was his first time to ever do anything this lavish for himself. Especially when he thought that a year and a half he was never going to settle down. They made their way around to all the guests thanking them and chatting during happy hour before Kono was ushering everyone to their seats. Danny and Steve took their place at the head table with Grace and his parents where they could see everyone chatting.

Steve stood up with his water glass and cleared his throat to get everyone's attention. "Before we eat, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that came out to celebrate Danny and I. It truly means a lot to us that you all love and support us."

"We really can't thank you enough." Danny added taking a moment to look around the room at everyone's smiling faces, just a little surprised to see the Governor and his wife among the crowd.

"Here's to wonderful evening and don't forget the bar is open all night!" Steve raised his glass and took a sip of his water as he smiled over at Danny. They could feel the love surrounding them and although overwhelming it was almost welcomed. It was nice to feel so much love and support from those that meant the most to them.

Within seconds of them sitting down the waiters bring out the salads and it's just like any other barbeque at the McGarrett-Williams household, which helps Danny relax immensely. Danny and Steve were entertained by Grace all throughout dinner, and they didn't even notice Deb stand up.

Deb stood up hitting her spoon against her champagne glass bringing a hush among the small crowd that had been invited to share in this celebration. "It's that time of the night folks, where you get to hear from those closest to the happy couple and as Danny's mother I find it only fitting that I speak to the happy couple first." She beamed at Danny, who returned her smile tenfold from his nestled position next to Steve. Since they sat down for dinner Danny had been tucked under Steve's arm, where he was happy to spend the rest of his life. "Danny, you know I love you; you are after all my eldest child and I feel like we've been through a lot together and that's overlooking you're not telling you and Steve were getting married and the fact that you overslept and forgot to pick us up from the airport." Danny and Steve had enough mind to blush and squirm a little bit as Deb smiled and laughed, earning a laugh from the crowd.

"I'm so tired." Danny yawned crawling into bed next to Steve, he had just finished tucking Grace in for the night and he was ready to crash himself, he didn't care that it was only 7:30. Steve looked over at him and gave him a sleepy smile. He couldn't barely keep his eyes open himself.

"I could sleep for days." Steve agreed grabbing Danny and pulling him tight against his body. "What time are mom and dad coming in?"

"I think she said they'll land around 1, and Mary's coming to take Grace in the morning so we can catch up on some sleep." Steve nodded only barely listening to Danny before he dozed off. Danny waited for a few moments before he too snuggled up to Steve and fell asleep, either thinking to set their alarm.

It was no surprise that they ended up sleeping through the morning and early afternoon. They had been running on the bare minimum of sleep. Danny was the first to wake up and as he stretched he remarked to himself about how much better he felt after getting some sleep. Slowly turning towards the clock on his side of the bed, he sat up with a start. "Shit!" He exclaimed quickly moving from the bed and looking for his clothes. "Shit. Shit. Shit!" Danny exclaimed frantically flying across the room looking for his clothes before shaking Steve awake. "Get up! Steve! It's two o'clock in the afternoon!" Danny yelled almost violently shaking Steve awake.

"What?" Steve sleepily asked rubbing the sleep from his eyes as he watched Danny fly around the room.

"We overslept, Steven! It's two o'clock in the afternoon! We've got to go!" Steve looked at the clock and with wide eyes flung himself out of the bed using his stealthy ninja like moves to quickly get dressed and fly with Danny hot on his heels down the stairs. Steve stopped at the bottom of the stairs when he spotted Deb and Denny sitting in the living room with Danny's sisters. Danny crashed into his back and looked into the living room.

"Hey bro, where's the fire?" Mary asked jokingly as she came out of the kitchen with a tray of drinks while Grace brought out a tray of snacks for them.

"How'd you guys get here?" Danny stupidly asked not really putting two and two together. Deb laughed from the living room and motioned for the boys to join them.

"You guys looked so tired when I got here this morning Grace and I decided that we would let you guys sleep and pick up your family."

"Yes Danny you boys should really be taking care of yourselves better." Deb couldn't help the protective motherly tone in her voice. When she had seen Grace at the airport without the boys, she had immediately worried but Mary was quick to let her know that they were just catching up on missed sleep. "But I understand that your job doesn't always allow normal sleep hours and such." She quickly added not wanting to overstep her boundaries. Steve smiled fondly as Danny made his way over to her and leaned down giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.

"Thank you for making my son happier than I've seen him in a long time and showing him that he is perfect just the way he is." Steve raised his glass at her sweet words, a blush flooding his cheeks and a few tears pricking his eyes. "And to the both of you; now that you're married I think it's time you figured out how to give me even more babies to spoil." Danny actually chocked on his champagne while Steve just squeezed Danny harder and took a calm sip of his own drink. "To the happy couple, may you have many years of happiness here in paradise." The crowd raised their glasses along with Deb to the happy couple, while Steve only looked at Danny the look in his eyes making Danny melt into Steve's side.

"I love you." He whispered pressing a sweet kiss to Danny's temple. He didn't care that there was a crowd of people watching their every move; he was not going to hide his feelings for Danny anymore. Danny murmured into his neck and although Steve couldn't hear his reply he could feel the vibration against his neck. This party had been a pain in the ass to plan, especially with Kono working to make sure that everything was just perfect for her bosses, but in the end it was worth it. They were surrounded by the people that loved them the most in their back yard and Danny wouldn't have it any other way; even if he knew that Kono and Chin were probably going to take this opportunity to make fun of them.

Kono stood up moments after Deb had sat down and smiled sweetly at the happy couple, Steve smiled back unaware of what was probably going to happen. But Danny knew, she was after all his best friend after the big lug he's plastered against so he knows that she's going to embarrass the hell out of him. "Oh relax Danny; I'm not going to humiliate you." Kono chided making the crowd laugh and Danny's cheek heat up so quickly. Danny groaned and turned his head using Steve's shoulder to shield him from the guests of the party. Steve could only chuckle and squeeze Danny tighter against him. "I want to congratulate you two for finally getting your acts together and saw what all of us saw from the very beginning. Although I would like to say I think I'm owed a little bit for that realization because it was essentially my plan that got you two together, but we'll talk about that later." The crowd chuckled as Steve shook his head at Kono. He should've known that she would find a way to take credit for this moment, and he wouldn't have it any other way. "Now I have some advice for my two bosses and I think you two need to listen up; I'm going to channel Danny when I say this, but Steve it might be time to actually read the proper police procedure, not just pretend to like you have in the past." Steve ducked his head as Danny sat up a little straighter nodding along with Kono as she completely blew his cover. "And as Steve would say, Danno you need to embrace the aloha spirit and pineapples, and relax. Maybe ditch the ties more often." Danny agree by raising his glass along with her, she hadn't been that as outlandish as Danny had thought and he appreciated it.

Chin was the next one to stand up and now it was Steve's turn to be a little nervous since Chin had always been Steve's confidant about anything Danno and he was sure that there were a few embarrassing stories that Chin could tell. "I think I share Kono's sentiments when I say congrats on finally getting with the program and realizing you two are meant for each other. Although I'm not gonna lie that there were a time when I thought that we wouldn't ever get to this point, but in true McGarrett style he burst in at the last second without backup and no plan and got his man. It's inspiring to see everything you two have been through and to see you even stronger together. You two are the forever kind of love and I'm happy to be able to witness the magnitude. Congrats."

"Thank you." Steve mouthed from his seat as Chin toasted them.

"I guess it's my turn now." Mary called from her seat next to Chris and the smile on her face made both Danny and Steve brace themselves. "First off I've said this before but it bears repeating, I'm insanely proud and shocked that Jersey over there was the first one to put this whole ball in motion. I thought for sure that Steve was going to just snap one day and drag you off to a storage closet somewhere." Danny blushed and Steve mock glared at Mary motioning to Grace, who didn't seem to mind the ribbing her parents were getting it. "And Mahalo Kono for helping these two stubborn mules drink from the watering hole per say." Kono raised her glass and the two shared a small sip. "Also to Steve, mom and dad would be insanely happy and proud to see you finally settling down and realizing that you can have everything you ever wanted. They would love Danny and Gracie as if they were there own and I'm happy to call you guys family. Thank you Danny for giving me my brother back." Mary took a deep breath as tears pooled in her eyes. It still wasn't easy for either McGarrett to really talk about their parents. Steve got up from his seat and wrapped her into a tight hug with tears in his own eyes, a rare show of emotions for him. Danny watched with a large smile on his face he didn't even notice Grace standing up on her chair.

"Daddy and Danno, I just wanted to say that I love you and thank you for letting me help plan the party. I'm the luckiest girl in the world to have my Danno and a Super SEAL for a daddy. I love you."

"Danno loves you too Monkey." Danny replied getting up and wrapping his arms around Grace.

"Alright I think that's enough, let's cut this cake and tear up this dance floor." Kono announced grabbing Steve and Danny to quickly cut the cake while the DJ got their song cued up and ready to go. Kono could wait until they heard the song that she had chosen for their first dance; she felt that it was perfect for them. Danny couldn't resist rubbing his piece of cake on Steve's face after he had taken a bite and Steve retaliated by smearing some the frosting in Danny's perfectly styled hair. It made for a perfect picture to see them wrapped in each other's arms laughing with smears of cake. Kono took the microphone from the DJ as Steve led Danny to the dance floor. "Grace and I picked this song because we think it's perfect for you guys."

Last night I dreamt of your hands in mine
Your touch made me feel alive
You told me that I was your favorite mistake
Our destinies intertwined

And it felt so real
Seeing our love
It 's just begun
And it makes me feel
So warm I could melt inside

Steve pulled Danny close to him as they swayed on the beach as the song continued to play. As they swayed Steve forgot that anyone else was even there, instead he was so focused on just how true the song was to them. "I love you Steven." Danny whispered his eyes locked with Steve's. Tonight had been perfect, he couldn't have asked for a better reception party and the fact that his entire family was there to celebrate with him just made him even happier. He felt untouchable surrounded by so much love.

"I love you too Danno." Steve leaned down and kissed Danny for the first time in front of all of their friends and family. He knew in this moment that if he had to go through the hell they've been through to get to this moment he'd do all over again. He wouldn't even think twice about doing it, because in the end he got the happy ending.

"Just wait babe, it's only gonna get better from here."

A/N 2: Aww, that was really hard to write yet so sweet. I hope you guys enjoyed this and I'll warn you that the next chapter will be on the lighter side as well with some major decisions. Let me know what you thought and until next time ~thatredheadgirl~