Chin arrived about an hour later to find Steve sleeping. Danny put his finger to his lips and releasing his grip on Steve's hand he joined Chin in the hall and they embraced.
"How's he doing?"
"Better...I don't want to wake him. I don't think he's going to get much sleep over the next few days. Did you stop and see Kono yet?"
"No, I haven't seen her since this morning"

"I haven't had a chance to see her yet. Would you mind sitting with him so I can go?"
"Sure, I'll see her when you're done"
"She's going to take the news real hard. She didn't even get to see the baby"
"I know, but we've got to tell her...I'll handle it. Then I need to call Rachel and Governor Denning to fill them in before I come back up"
"No problem brother, take your time"

"Oh and MaryAnn's flight comes in at nine tonight, would you mind..."
"I'll pick her up. Are you going to tell her about the baby?"
"No...unless Steve chooses to call her, let's wait until she gets here"
"Okay, see you in a bit"

Danny entered Kono's room just as a nurse was leaving.
"Hey hun, how are you feeling?"
"I'm fine Danny...just tired and I've got a bit of a headache. How's the baby doing?"
Danny took her hand in his and kissed it, "Sweetheart the baby didn't make it, He died a little bit after noon today"
"Oh no...no..." She began sobbing and Danny gently put his hand behind her bandaged head and pulled her to his chest.
"I need you to relax now babe. You're hurt and you need to relax...sshhhhh"
He held here like this for several minutes until her body relaxed in his arms and then placed her head softly back onto the pillow.

"How's Steve?"
"He's going to be okay, we'll all make sure of that won't we?"
"Oh Danny, why? Why is Wo-Fat doing this?"
"Honey he's trying to destroy Steve and we need to stay strong and be there for him. We're not going to let that bastard win, we'll get him. What you need to do now is get better, we're all worried about you"
"Don't worry about me. Where's Steve now?"
Danny explained their boss's condition and then he bent down and kissed her cheek before leaving the room.

Danny went outside and sitting on a bench we phoned Governor Denning and the Rachel,

"Hey Rachel…." Danny's voice cracked with emotion, "He didn't make it Rach…. John didn't make it"

"Oh Danny, no…how is Steve?"

He explained Steve's condition and also what had happened to Kono, "I know Gracie is expecting to see me tonight but I can't leave him"
"No of course you can't. I'll tell her you're on a case…unless you want me to talk to her alone?" Rachel was also crying.

"MaryAnn gets in tonight so I should be able to stop by tomorrow morning. I'm going to need to help him make the arrangements but I don't know when they'll release him here"

"Danny you take care of your partner, Gracie is fine. I'm so saddened by this…Danny, promise me you'll be careful"
"Hey, nothing's going to happen to me, I promise…I'll call you in the morning before I come over"

"We'll be here whenever you can stop by. Take care dear"

"Thank you Rachel, good night"

Steve was awake and sitting on the edge of the bed with Chin trying to force him down when Danny returned.
"Hey Super Seal where do you think you're going?"
Chin looked to Danny, "Sorry man..."
"STEVE, stop it man! What the hell are you doing?"

He shot a glare towards Danny that the detective had never seen before, a different 'look', "Danny give me my clothes..."
"Steve, you're sick babe. Just lay back and rest" Danny noticed that his partner had ripped out his IV's and they were lying on the bed beside him.
"Danno...listen to me...I've got to get out of here...please give me my clothes"

Looking into his partner's eyes he knew there was no sense arguing with him so Danny negotiated, "Okay...but then you're going to first agree that once we leave here we'll stop and you will eat and drink something. If you don't agree to do that, then lay back down on that bed right now or I'll tie you down if I have to!"

The partners exchanged stares before Steve spoke, "Fine...give me my clothes"
Soon Steve was dressed and against Doctors orders he was on his way with the others to see Kono.

She opened her eyes as she felt his lips on her cheek, "Boss...oh God I'm so sorry about John"
Steve wiped her tears with his finger, "Thank you sweetheart. I need you to not worry about me and take care of yourself. We need you back"
"I'll be fine, I promise"
"Good. We'll all be stopping in on you and if you need anything the nurses have our numbers so you just have someone call us any time day or night, you hear me?"
"Will do boss" It was evident that she was very tired.

Steve leaned in and kissed her again, "I love you Kono, you rest now"
As he moved aside, Danny kissed her as she whispered to him, "Take care of him"
He responded, "You know I will. I love you kid, sleep now. Chin's going to stay with you for awhile"
"Okay, thanks Danny"

Steve and Danny left the hospital and drove to a small family style restaurant. Both men order omelets, toast, juice and coffee. Danny gave Steve more vitamins and iron pills as well and the men ate in silence. Steve ate about half of his food before pushing it aside, "If I eat anymore, I'll puke"

"Well…at least you've got something in your stomach…..."

"Steve, I know my apartment isn't real exciting but I think we should stay there instead of your place"

"I appreciate the offer Danny, but no…I need to be in my house…..our house"

"I understand that brother, but from what Chin told me these thugs really tore your place up. And…..we haven't had a chance to even clean your room. Humor me just for tonight at least. I don't give up my bed to just anybody ya know. I'll have Chin bring MaryAnn there tonight, she can sleep in Gracie's bed. I'll get your house cleaned up tomorrow"

Alright….. thank you man"