I apologize profusely for the l-o-n-g delay in between chapters. Between some personal family issues, being ridiculously busy at work, and the miserable heat (I'm a wimp and I don't have air conditioning at home), I just haven't been able to concentrate on writing.
This update is only triple-drabble length but I wanted to get something up. The good news is, my muse seems to be back—at least for a bit. If the awful heat comes back, he might take off for cooler climes again. (Damnable muse. **huffs**)
Anyway, here's a tiny bit to advance the story.
Thanks so very much for sticking with me, guys.
Vanessa
Dean squinted at the detective, weighing his words. "You're a smart man then."
Danny grunted and took a long pull off his beer. "Or this just proves that I need my head examined."
"So where do we start?" asked Steve, taking advantage of the slight void in the conversation.
"Research," started Sam, "We can start by looking into all the local lore and myths, legends—that kind of stuff…"
"We also need to get a look at the bodies," interjected Dean, "and this park—the one where the bodies were found."
"Chin and I should be able to help with the local lore research." Kono commented, her eyes sliding to her cousin. "Right? I can talk to the family—ask some questions—while Chin hits the books?"
Chin agreed with a self-deprecating grin. "Yeah. I think I can do that."
"Good." McGarrett nodded. "While you guys look into some of the research, Danny and I should be able to get them into the morgue and to the park."
"Tonight?" Danny grimaced and he bit his lower lip. "I've got this school thing for Grace until 9 o'clock."
Steve looked to the Winchesters and raised an eyebrow. "Well? You both know more about what needs to be done than I do."
Dean tossed his half-eaten second slice of pizza down on the paper plate and pushed it away, his flight-abused body continuing to rebel. He glanced in Sam's direction. "I say, we hit the morgue tonight to get a look at those bodies and recon the park in the morning." He was gratified to see his brother nod in agreement.
"All right," said Steve. He rubbed at the back of his neck. "That's the plan then. The three of us hit the morgue. Danny can meet us at Kapiolani at dawn."
TBC…