Steve was cradling his wife, continuing to talk softly to her as with his other hand he pushed firmly on the wound in an attempt to staunch the bleeding. Cath had become quiet and Steve knew she was going into shock. "Baby, come on now…..I need you to look at me….open those pretty eyes for me"
Her eyes again slowly opened, "Stteve…..so ttired…..I'm ssooo ttired"
"You can't sleep yet Cath. I need you to stay with me…." He was struggling to maintain his composure not wanting to frighten her. "You're so strong baby, you're going to be just fine"

The ambulance had arrived and as the paramedics came towards them, Danny placed a hand on his partners' shoulder, "Buddy the ambulance is here"
"Help's here now Cath, hang on baby"
"Steeevve…I'm scarred…."
"Don't be scared sweetheart. I'm here with you…I love you baby"

The paramedics reached their side and spoke with Steve as they began taking her vitals. "Sir, how far along is she?"
Without taking his eyes from his wife he responded, "Five and half months….twenty three weeks"

Catherine cried out, "SSTTEVEE….SSTEEVEE"
"I'm right here Catherine, I've got you….sssshhhhhh"
The paramedic spoke to Steve, "Sir, we're going to move onto the stretcher now" Danny moved in to help as well and they lifted Catherine as smoothly as possible as Steve cradled her head talking softly to her as she cried out in pain.

Once on the stretcher the paramedics moved swiftly to try to stabilize her, hooking her up to an IV and monitors. "Sir, do you know her blood type?"
"Uhhh yeah….she's B+" He turned back to Cath kissing her tenderly, "I'm here baby….I'm here"
Danny looked over to Chin who was holding on to Kono, the pained look of fear and shock was evident on both their faces. He then turned back to his partner. His mind brought him back to last night and the joy and pride on Steve's face as he told them he was having a son. Catherine had brought a peace to Steve McGarrett and watching his frantic partner cling to the woman he adored, Danny feared for his dear friend.

They didn't waste any time and in minutes they had Catherine and Steve were in the ambulance racing towards the hospital with Danny and Chin driving close behind.

Inside the ambulance they had started a blood transfusion immediately. Steve sat talking to her, encouraging her. They were minutes from the hospital when Catherine placed her cold hand on her husband's cheek. He took her hand in his and kissed it as she spoke softly, "I love you baby". Her eyes closed and the machines began to beep wildly as Catherine's heart stopped.

The paramedics pushed him out of the way as they began their resuscitation efforts. Steve stood watching in horror as his wife and baby were dying in front of his eyes and he was helpless to do anything about it. He raised his blood soaked hands to his head, running them through his hair. His eyes were open wide, his mouth agape. He quietly spoke, pleading with God to not let his family die.

The EMT's were still working feverously on Catherine as they arrived at the hospital and transported her into the ER. Danny had stopped directly behind the ambulance and he raced in behind the stretcher and his partner.
The Nurse stopped Steve at the ER door and he tried to push past her. Danny grabbed him from behind, around the waist, pulling him back.
"Steve, stop man…..let them do their job buddy…..she's in good hands, she's in good hands"
Steve pulled from his partners' grasp and turning he placed his forehead and hands against the cool tiled wall he softly sobbed.

Danny waited, giving his partner a couple of minutes before approaching him. He placed a strong hand on Steve's shoulder and spoke softly, "Steve, let's move to the waiting room okay partner?" Steve pushed himself from the wall and he staggered, his weakened body betraying him. Danny grabbed him around the waist, steadying him. "Whoa babe, I got you" Without speaking Steve leaned against his partner and they made their way to the nearby waiting room.

Chin and Kono were in the waiting room already and quickly moved to help Danny as they guided Steve to a nearby chair. Kono moved to the vending machines and purchased an orange juice, opening it and handing it to Steve. He nodded and raised it with a shaky hand to his mouth.
Steve was covered in his wife's blood. His shirt soaked, his hands, face and hair…..Danny sat in a chair next to him, his hand on his partner's neck, rubbing and squeezing it in a soothing manner. No one spoke. No one knew what to say. Steve McGarrett was family and that made Catherine and their unborn child family. They watched their friensd and they all wondered how Steve would survive if Catherine didn't make it.

Several minutes passed before Danny spoke, "Steve, let's get you to the bathroom and clean you up partner"
Chin added, "I'll go grab a clean shirt from your car"
"No….no…I can't leave here…have to wait"
Danny responded, "Babe, the bathroom's right down the hall. Kono can come get us if the Doctor comes out. Let's clean you up so you don't scare her when you can see her, okay?"

Kono leaned and kissed Steve's forehead. Danny then helped him to his feet, and they made their way to the bathroom.