"Don't even look in his eyes
He'll tell you nothing but lies
And you wanna believe but you won't be deceived
If you listen to me and take my advice"
Cowboy Casanova- Carrie UnderWood
(Steve's Pov)
Joe and I sat in front of Kamekono's new shrimp truck. After nearly melting my taste buds with Kamekono's jambalaya I decided now would be the best time to find out what Joe discovered from the footage of my father meeting with Governor Jameson and Wo Fat.
"I know you just didn't call me here for lunch. So what's on your mind, son?" Joe stated.
"I need to know why my father was meeting with Wo Fat and Governor Jameson. I need to know what was being discussed on that video." I replied.
"I told you I have the DOD working on the video." Joe replied quickly.
"It's been four weeks." I retaliated.
"Well it's the DOD, son. Nothing happens overnight." Joe answered.
"Alright who is your guy in digital forensics?" I asked.
"That won't be necessary. Just give me some more time and I will have some answers" Joe replied.
My phone rang before I could give a response. Max called and said he had some information for me on a new case.
Danny was down in the morgue when I arrived staring at the hand that was found on the beach this morning. Max ran through his medical jargon when Danny decided to ask why this was one of our cases.
"Why is this hand being tag as a homicide? Danny asked clearly disgusted with the fact that Max was pulling the skin off of the severed hand.
"Blood had high levels of lead in it. Meaning this man was shot." Max replied.
Max ran the victims prints through the system giving us a name, Blake Spencer. The owner and landlord. He praised Blake Spencer on his salvage diver.
Danny and I checked out Blake's apartment seemed to be missing key elements that an apartment would have such as TV and couches. We discovered he was in debt getting ready for his next salvage dive but the two most key elements found was a journal full of codes and a tank of what looked like gold coins.
I called Lori and had her meet up with Blake's mother. While Danny and I headed to Bernic Pauahi Bishop museum. Danny and I were observing the large whale that hung from the ceiling when we heard a woman's voice say "excuse me. Five-0 right? You called about the coins"
We both turned around and introduced ourselves to the short brunette. Her hair was pulled away from her face and only about shoulder length.
Danny seemed dumb founded and a hard time remembering he was the one with the coins in his possession. Dr. Gabriella Asano laughed at his forgetfulness and shot him an encouraging smile before leading us to her office.
"The Princessas Del Mar was lost at sea after it was shot down by pirates. These coins are from that wreck." Dr. Asano stated showing us an atlas of where the boat was taken over.
"What you are saying is that someone may have discovered this ship?" I asked.
"Pirate ships and cannon balls and treasure. I thought this stuff only happened in movies" Danny stated with a goofy grin on his face.
"I can assure you the treasure is real and very valuable. The coins are worth thousands each." Dr. Asano replied.
After giving Dr. Asano a coin to further analyze headed towards HQ.
"It's just one coin. Why are you losing your mind?" Danny rambled.
"If you wanted to ask her out then ask her out." I replied.
"I never said anything about asking her out." Danny answered clearly defending his actions.
"You left the coin so you have a reason to go back and see her" I answered smugly.
"Uh that's not true I left her a coin because she might be able to help with our investigation." Danny replied.
"Really? You know what you should do ask her out for coffee." I replied.
We both continued to argue about whether or not Danny should ask Dr. Asano out on a date until we pulled up to park.
"What are we doing here?" Danny asked once I stepped out of the car.
"I have a quick stop" I replied heading towards a Catharine Rollins.
Cath had a smile on her face when I sat down next to her. I needed her help with the coordinates found at Blake's apartment and I knew she could get me the information I needed.
"What can I do for you, sailor?" she asked.
"I have a few favors to ask." I replied.
After discussing the information about the case I asked her to check on the status of the video sent in my Joe. Something in my gut told me he was withholding some information and I needed to find out what. She agreed to help out and we both are separate ways.
Chin and Marissa were looking over the photos of the rest of the victim's body.
"Perfect timing. Max sent over the vic's toxic screen results. He had high levels of helium in his lung tissue." Chin said.
"So we know that Blake was killed after diving." I stated.
Lori walked in a few minutes after Chin left to check on a lead.
"How did telling the mother go?" I asked.
"I didn't. She is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and still thinks that Blake is in 6th grade. How did the museum go?" Lori replied stepping in front of the smart table.
"Yeah Danny how did the museum go?" I asked with a smug smile.
"Enough okay. Turns out our victim discovered a major ship wreck." Danny replied.
Marissa shot Danny a smile knowing full well that Danny was interested in the woman from the museum.
"I got a lead. Found another local treasure hunter." Marissa stepped in.
"Alright, Lori why don't you go check it out." I replied. Lori shot me a questioning look before Marissa decided to jump in with her disapproval.
"I think I am capable of asking a suspect some questions on my own." Marissa stated. She stood tall with her hands on her hips clearly pissed off.
"We made a deal." I answered not wanting to fight in front of Danny and Lori.
"Wait what deal?" Danny asked confused.
"Nothing" Marissa and I said in unison.
"Lori and Maris check the other local bars and see if anyone else is a diver." I said.
Marissa rolled her eyes before beckoning Lori to follow her.
"What the hell was that about?" Danny asked once both women were out of eye shot.
"Nothing Danno. Come on we got a case to solve." I replied.
"Wait a minute. You can tell me that I should ask Dr. Asano out but I can't ask you a simple question?" Danny rambled.
"It's nothing alright." I replied exasperated.
(Marissa's POV)
Lori and I decided to play nice with the locals at the bar. Most of the men at the bar took advantage of the fact Lori and I were buying to beers for information.
The sandy browned hair man who sat at the bar was around the same age as our victim and was willing to give us some information.
"Can we buy you around?" I asked taking the empty bar stool next to the man.
"I saw you guys making your rounds. You guys cops?" he asked.
"Yeah I am Lori Weston, Five-0. This is my partner Marissa McGarrett" Lori introduced holding her hand out for him to shake.
"Jimmy Coller." He introduced to both of us.
"Do you by any chance know a Blake Spencer?" Lori asked.
"As well as the next guy. He mostly kept to himself. But I heard he was a real pro at diving." Jimmy responded.
"Ever heard of anyone finding the Princessa De La Mar?" I questioned.
"No but I do know someone who has sinked a lot of money into finding it." Jimmy offered.
Lori and I stood in the middle of HQ with Chin, Danny and Steve getting ready to watch a video of who could possibly be our next suspect in Blake's murder. Jesse Billings was the owner of the voyager marine.
"For the past 2 years Billings has been trying to pitch investors to go on the hunt for the Princessa. He has already sold over a million of shares." Lori stated after watching the advertisement.
"Which means that he would have a lot to lose if someone found the Princessa right before her did" chin cut in.
"But what reason would Jesse have to kill Blake?" I asked.
Steve shot me a look before hitting play on the video again. After a few more minutes we realized the Blake Spencer worked for Jesse Billings.
"He must have stolen the coins from Jesse." Lori stated.
"Interesting theory but Dr. Asano just called and said the coins are fake" Danny added.
While Danny and Steve went to question Jesse Billings, Chin, Lori and I stayed behind to gather any other information we could find. The boys came back with barely anything we could use to help find the vic's killer.
The next morning the team joined at the smart table with new information. Lori found the boat rental place that Blake had rented a boat from. While Steve and Lori went to go find out about the boat.
(Steve's POV)
Danny was walking through the glass doors with Lori in tow when I got the call about Blake's rental boat. It was found by the coast guards and it appeared to be anchored.
"Blake's dive site must be right around that area." Lori stated.
"Coast guard is setting up a dive team and I am going with them." I replied.
"That's deep waters. You are crazy to dive there by yourself." Chin stated.
"That's why I am taking a partner." I replied.
"Partner?" Danny questioned.
I called Joe to go on the dive with me. The boat ride to Blake's rental boat was quiet except Danny's mumbling about how much he hated the sea.
As Joe and I suited up Danny and Lori processed the scene.
"Any word from the DOD yet?" I asked Joe
"Nothing yet." He replied shortly.
"I just can't shake this feeling like you are hiding something from me." I answered.
"Try harder" Joe replied.
Joe and I found an old military car with skeleton inside.
Max was called as soon as the car and bones were brought out of the water. Once Max realized there was no way he could pull up the dental records of the skeleton. Joe mentioned taking the bones to Jpack that would have dental records of anyone who has been in the military.
Marissa had a less than amused expression on her face when we finally found the killer of Blake Spencer. The team suited up except Marissa and headed towards the docks. Jimmy Coller had killed Blake Spencer after he discovered the money that was hidden in the old military car. Jimmy opened fire as soon as he saw Lori and I. Lori kept him distracted long enough for me to come up behind him.
Jimmy Coller was more than willing to explain why he murdered Blake Spencer and another diver by the name of Remo. After talking to Coller Lori and I headed towards our offices when I noticed Marissa and Catherine talking in my office.
"Who is that?" Lori asked.
"Someone I used to work with." I replied.
"Hey what are you two talking about?" I asked once I stepped into office.
"Not much just playing catch up." Marissa said.
Cath nodded her head in agreement.
"Well I know you guys have stuff to talk about. Cath next time you are off base you should come over and have dinner." Marissa said before heading out the door.
"I would love that." Cath answered.
"So what are you doing here?" I asked.
"I wanted to tell you goodbye. I have orders and I head out tonight. I also wanted to get back to you about that thing you asked me about.
"Yeah" I answered.
"I talked to the DOD and they said they haven't gotten anything from a Joe White." She stated.
"Are you sure about that?" I asked.
"Yeah. I am so sorry. I should get going." Cath said.
I gave Cath a quick hug before she was on her way out.
(Marissa's POV)
After making dinner for the kids, Steve and Joe I went over to Kono's for a little while to talk. She seemed on edge every time I called and I was worried about the new company she was keeping. Frank Delano was not someone she should be involved with. He was an ex dirty cop.
I knocked on her door a few times before she answered.
"Hey what are you doing here?" she asked.
"I made some spaghetti and thought you could use a good home cooked meal." I replied stepping into her house.
"Thanks. I haven't been out much. But I know Chin talked to you." Kono replied.
"What's wrong? Why would Chin need to talk to me about anything?" I questioned.
"It's nothing to worry about Mariss." Koon rebutted.
"If you need my help just ask. The team is going to stand by you." I answered.
"I am fine. I am upset that I am out of a job but I will be fine. Plus how can I pass up the opportunity to surf all day." She replied back with a smile.
"What is going on with you and Delano?" I finally asked.
"That's none of your business." Kono replied flatly.
"Just be careful. And don't worry I haven't told anyone else." I answered.
"I don't mean to kick you out but I have somewhere I have to be." Kono said checking the time on her watch.
"That's fine. I am cooking tomorrow for the team. You should stop by. We all miss you." I replied.
"I will text you and let you know. Thanks again for the dinner." Kono said locking the door behind us.
The last I saw of Kono was he stepping into a black SUV.
(Steve's Pov)
After Marissa left Joe and I took the kids out back to play in the sand.
"So how far along is she?" Joe asked.
"What are you talking about?" I answered back.
"Marissa. How far along is she into her pregnancy?" Joe asked again.
"How did you figure it out?" I asked casting a glance his way.
"I saw you two in the kitchen. Not very subtle way of hiding it when you have your hands on her stomach." Joe replied.
"About 8 weeks." I answered.
"Your parents would be proud of you, son" Joe said watching as Ty and Lily made sand castles.
"You lied to me earlier. I talked to the DOD and they said they never received that video from you. You don't need to protect me." I said.
"Maybe you aren't the only one I am trying to protect." Joe said.
Sorry guys for taking so long. I didn't know what episode to write for and i was having problems writting this chapter. I know its not one of my better ones. Please read and Review.