They looked through the window of the NICU at the multiple incubators spaced throughout the room and they spotted John quickly, seeing the nameplate, 'Baby Boy McGarrett'. A nurse was checking on him as they looked on. Another nurse spotted them and came into the hall to greet them.
"Hello, can I help you?"
Pulling his eyes from his son Steve spoke, "Yes, my name is Steve McGarrett"
The nurse extended her hand, "It's nice to meet you Mr. McGarrett"
"Call me Steve please, how is my son?"

"He's settling in. His blood pressure is elevated but that's very normal right after delivery. We're working on warming him up. The ventilator is doing it's job. He just needs time to grow Steve. Are you ready to see him?"
"Oh yes, I am"
Danny grabbed Steve's arm, "Enjoy your time with him buddy. I'll go check in with Chin and Kono"
Steve embraced his partner, "Thank You Danno...for everything"

Moments later, after washing his hands and dressed in scrubs, Steve looked down at his tiny son in amazement. They had him bundled tightly in a blanket and he wore a tiny little cap. The only part of his body visible was his beautiful little pink face. To protect his eyes from the lights of the incubator they were taped closed and he had the tubes in his throat from the ventilator. His tiny head moved slowly from side to side. Steve looked to the nurse, "Is he in pain?"

"No...you can see his color is very good so he's getting a good level of oxygen. You can put your hand in here and touch him" The nurse guided Steve's hand into the incubator and he very tenderly touched his son's cheek for the first time.
Tears welled in his eyes as he spoke to the tiny infant, "Hello John...it's your daddy. I love you little man"
The nurses also had tears in her eyes as they had been told of the the baby's mother's passing and all eyes were riveted on Steve McGarrett. Danny watched from the window for several minutes before leaving the NICU to go contact Chin and Kono.

Chin answered on the first ring, "Hey brother, how's he doing?"
"He's in with John now. She's gone Chin...he was holding her when they removed her from life support and it only took a couple of minutes for her to pass. He's doing as well as can be expected I guess. He's in shock. He's got the baby to keep in going thank God"

"How is the baby?"
"I don't know much. I watched from the window and they're letting Steve touch him. I couldn't see the little guy though. I need to get back up there, have you had any luck tracking these animals?"
"Not yet, we're working on facial recognition from the sketches for the other two men. We're going to check with Kamekona to see if he's ever seen any of them"
"Okay, Thank You and keep in touch"
"Will do. Send the boss our love"
"You know I will brother"

When he returned to the NICU Steve was still sitting at his child's side. A few minutes passed and he looked up to see Danny. Steve talked to the nurse and then stood and came out to talk with Danny.
After a brief embrace and with tears slipping down his cheeks he spoke, "He's amazing Danno. He's so small...so fragile"
"I know. Gracie was six pounds and she was tiny"
"He's a fighter buddy, I can see it. He's gonna make it Danno"
"With your genes how could he not be a fighter"

For the first time today a small smile creased Steve's face and Danny sent out a silent prayer that little John McGarrett would survive...his father's life depended on it. "What are the nurses saying?"
Steve filled Danny in on the details of his sons condition, adding "Do you want to come see him?"

"I can't go in there?"
"I checked with the nurse and it's alright but you can just stay a minute. You need to meet your namesake"
"Hey by the way, on that...Thank You man...that's quite an honor"
"You're the best friend I've got Danny, you're my brother. I love you very much. It was Cath's idea to name him after you and my dad, the two most important men in my life. We also wanted you and Kono to be John's Godparents"
Danny stood looking at his friend, "I love you too buddy and I would be honored. Thank You"
Steve squeezed his partner's shoulder, "Lets have you meet him partner"

Danny stood looking down at the tiny bundle in the incubator and his heart sank. He didn't know much at all about premature babies but John Daniel McGarrett was extremely small...1 pound, 1 ounce...dear God that's so small! His heart sank because he knew...if this little boy died it would destroy Steve.
"Isn't he amazing Danny?"
"He's beautiful Steve...absolutely beautiful"

A short time later the men left the child in the care of the nurses as the Doctor came to speak with Steve.
He let Steve know that John's blood pressure had begun to drop and his body temperature was rising, very good signs. He also let Steve know that due to the circumstances they had arranged to have a room in the NICU available to him so he could stay with John around the clock. Steve voiced his gratitude and after the Doctor left he stood, "I need to head back in Danny"

"Whoa Superman, hold up. The nurses have him babe. How about we go get some lunch?"
"I can't leave him?"
"Hey, you're not leaving him. You have to eat Steven or you'll be no good to him. Your body is still replenishing its blood supply. You have to eat. We'll just go down to the cafeteria, we won't leave the building. Go give the nurse your cell number now and let's go. He's in good hands Steve"
Steve nodded and soon they were headed towards the elevator.