Sorry this update took so long guys...I've been real busy working and then got stumped on which direction I wanted to go with it...i think i may have decided

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"What are you trying to say Danny?...you don't trust the Governor?" Chin exclaimed

"What do you think?" Danny states clearly annoyed, trying to keep his voice low. He knows Steve needs his rest, but he's still not convinced that their conversation within the room is not being monitored.

"Take in the whole picture Chin" as Danny waves his arms wide "All of it" as he lowers his voice again while clicking the sound up higher on the TV.

"First Steve gets framed for killing Laura Hills, then gets accused of killing the Governor….who I might add isn't dead….Steve said it was Wo Fat …..What was he doing with the Governor? And You…" as he points to Chin "get your old job back at HPD plus get promoted, Kono gets pulled in for the missing money and what am I doing? Ready to follow my ex back to New Jersey….yeah that's right I was grabbing a flight that night with Rachael and Grace."

"What!" Both kono and Chin say in unison, jaws dropping.

"Yeah well she is supposed to be pregnant…..somehow I think that was all part of this elaborate plan too….have me gone too so Steve would have no back up. Then you finding him the next morning probably wasn't part of it either, or if it was, he clearly was supposed to be dead".

"Come on Danny you're grabbing at straws here" Chin said disbelieving

"You know Cuz... Danny may be on to something"

"I know I'm onto something…..in fact it's not me that's onto something" as Danny turns taking in Steve's prone form "Steve "as Danny points and then stares back at Kono and Chin "Steve is onto something….something that he has gotten too close to..." Danny looks back to him again "and whatever it is, they're trying to take him out of the picture."

"What would Steve have gotten too close to?….I mean we've all made enemies" Chin states looking curious

"That, I'm not sure" as Danny runs his hand through his hair letting out a breath

Chin looks at Steve again "When he wakes up, maybe we could find out?" as he looks hopeful back at Danny

Danny shakes his head "Honestly I don't even think he knows" as he gestures towards Steve "but it has to be linked to his father or mother"

"Or maybe both" Kono adds

"Yeah …..but I'm leaning more to his father" Danny states "there had to be something in that champ box….something that was totally overlooked".

Steve stirs then, groaning as he shifts, seemingly picking up on the strained atmosphere of the room. The monitors accelerate along with the movement, drawing the attention of the rooms three other occupants.

Danny moves back to the bed, Chin and Kono are close behind. He leans on the rail, placing his hand on Steve's shoulder and lightly squeezing "shhhh we're here…it's ok"

All three watch as Steve fights his way to consciousness. Finally two drowsy eyes blink open, fear flashes across his face as he tries to focus on the three people that are hovered over him.

"It's ok" Danny quickly says catching the look as he squeezes his shoulder again.

Relief rapidly melts the appearance of fear, as he recognizes Danny's voice long before his vision clears.

Steve smiles weakly as he takes in their worried looks.

"Hey …How are you doing?" Danny quietly says to him.

"Better" he mumbles as he tries to swallow.

Danny cringes at how painful it looked "Kono there's some ice chips in there" as he points to the small fridge.

Kono returns and carefully spoons some chips into Steve's waiting mouth. She smiles at him "Now that's probably way better….right Boss?"

Steve nods, still too weak to carry on a conversation.

Danny places his hand on Steve's brow, as the door to the room swings open "You're still too warm" he says as the nurse enters. Danny smiles acknowledging her "He just woke up"

She smiles at the rooms other two occupants and then directs her attention to her patient "Well you look a little more awake Commander than the last time" as she smiles warmly at him.

Chin and Kono move to the couch to allow the nurse room to work around Steve. Danny stays rooted by the bed offering his support.

Steve watches her movements as she takes his vitals, but when she checks his dressings, he instinctively grabs at the rail. Danny responds with some quiet words catching his hand and squeezing, re- directing his focus back to him

"It's ok….we're here…remember?"

Steve sighs nodding and closes his eyes.

The door to the room swooshes' open again, everyone, but Steve, automatically look to see who it is.

"Governor?" Danny says somewhat shocked and annoyed that she has decided on making an appearance….especially here and now.

"Detective Williams" She answers firmly.

Steve's eyes fly open taking in the woman standing in the room. He gasps as he struggles to sit up. Danny is instantly on him trying to hold him in place. Steve's eyes are wide, Danny notices a magnitude of emotions crossing his face, everything from fight to flight, as he battles to keep him still. "Steve!...relax…..Chin get her out of here….NOW!"

Kono comes up on the other side of the bed trying to help Danny as the nurse runs to get Steve's doctor "Danny what's wrong with him?"

"He doesn't know ….. Steve relax…come on partner…listen…" as Danny tries catching the thrashing arms. Steve pulls his IV's, blood making his hands and arms slippery, as he continues to fight both Kono and Danny.

"What doesn't he know?" Kono says as she finally manages to get a grip on his one arm.

"He didn't know the Governor was alive" Danny grunts out as he pins Steve to the bed with the weight of his body, trying desperately not to cause any further injuries as Steve continues to fight beneath him "Please Steve….listen…it's ok" as he continues to struggle.

"MCGARRETT!" Danny finally yells close to his ear.

Steve stops fighting, but his body remains rigid and trembling. Danny starts to loosen his hold, slowly lifting his weight off, but keeping his hands firmly placed "Steve?"

Steve was struggling to draw in air. A look on his face that Danny couldn't quit place…was that fear too or was it something more? Red was slowly spreading across the white sheets, as Danny shifted off the bed. He lifted them taking in the blood soaked dressings. He glanced at Kono "Shit….where's that nurse?"