Chapter fifteen

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At about seven am on Saturday, Steve got up and followed his normal morning routine. He was making pancakes at around nine when Charlie walked into the kitchen.

"Morning." He said without turning around.

"How did you even hear me?" She asked incredulously.

"I was a Seal, Charlie."

"I really need to look into that whole Seal thing." She mumbled as she grabbed the plate Steve was offering her.

"What are your plans for today?" He asked as he sat down opposite her with his own breakfast.

"Uh...not much. I have some schoolwork. I might go for a swim." She answered in between mouthfuls.

"Sounds good."

As Steve washed up, Charlie sat on the counter drying. "How comes you are allowed to put your tongue in that woman's mouth and Daniel can't put his in mine?" She asked.

Steve nearly choked and had to clear his throat. "Lori and I are different to you and Daniel."

"How?"

"Well, for starters I am thirty-seven and you are fourteen. Secondly, we've known each other a lot longer than you and Daniel. And finally, I am not a sex-driven animal."

Charlie laughed. "Oh of course you aren't." Steve gave her the death stare. "I just don't think-"

"One sec." Steve said as he answered his ringing phone. "McGarrett."

"Steve it's Danny. We have a murder on Kamana Avenue. Woman. Mid-twenties. It's kind of brutal."

"Alright. I'll be there in thirty." Steve hung up.

"You have to go?" Charlie asked. She was way too happy.

"Yeah. We've got a case." He turned the tap off and headed upstairs. Charlie followed him.

"Oh." She said.

"I'll keep you posted. I should be back by six, provided it is a simple case." He grabbed his gun and badge and lead the way back down. "Don't answer the door to anyone and stay inside, do you understand me Charlie?" He asked strictly.

"Yep." She tried to hide her smile. "Let me know when you are on your way home."

"I will do." Steve leant in to give his daughter a quick kiss on the head before jumping into his truck and speeding off.

At seven o'clock the team were back in headquarters. The woman had been raped and named. She was a prostitute from a local house and the suspect was the guy who ran the place. He had been arrested but the Governor wanted a full undercover investigation into the prostitution ring.

"So how do we get in touch." Steve asked as he leant on the smart table.

Kono avoided his gaze and busied herself with details about the prostitution house.

"Only through referral." Chin answered noticing the tension between his cousin and boss.

"Great. That's perfect. Now all we have to do is plant a prostitute into the house and get someone to refer us so we can get an insight on exactly who these guys are." Danny said.

"Exactly-" Steve started.

"Kamekono can get us in touch with them." Kono interrupted.

"Good. Good."

"Alright Kono. We will plant you into the prostitution house in a couple of days and then our lovely boss over here will inquire about you a day or so later. You will just have to do your best to steer clear of any creeps." Danny gestured with his hands as he spoke.

"I can do that. Maybe you should inquire Danny." Kono said without looking at him.

"Nope. I did it last time, it's Steve's go now."

She sighed. "Anyone want a drink?"

"Water please." Chin said. Danny shook his head.

"A coffee would be great." Steve smiled. But he got a cold stare in return. It wasn't like they were together. Why was she so pissed at him. It was just a kiss.

"How's Charlie?" Danny's question brought Steve back to reality.

"Uh I don't know. I haven't spoken to her since this morning." He answered.

"You should call her brah." Chin said.

Steve dialled her number but she didn't pick up. "She won't answer."

"Try your home phone."

Steve tried his home number and was greeted with voicemail. Her tried her number a few more times but had no luck. By this time Kono had walked back in with everyone's drinks.

"What's up?" She asked.

"I can't get hold of Charlotte." There was a hint of panic in Steve's voice.

"Maybe she's just busy." Kono suggested.

"No-" and the it hit him. "She's gone to that party." Steve groaned.

"What party?" Danny asked.

"Wendy Brooks' party." Kono answered. She quickly pulled up the schools manifest and got Wendy's address. "Let's go." She said to Steve.

Ten minutes later, Steve screeched to a halt outside the music blared from the house that was lit up in the dark night. Steve led the way inside with Kono quickly following.

"Charlotte!" He yelled.

"I'm going to check upstairs." Kono shouted to Steve. He nodded.

Steve moved further into the house through the dancing and loved up teenagers. One girl with dark hair walked up to him and put her hands on his chest. He quickly pushed her off. He felt his phone buzz in his pocket and saw a text from Kono.

Upstairs, first door on the right. K

Steve raced up the stairs to the room and saw Charlotte lying in a huddle on the floor in just a bikini top and a pair of small denim shorts. Her eyes were closed and her lips were swollen. Kono was beside her rubbing her arms and legs. Daniel was backed into a corner. Steve ran over to his daughter. She had a pulse.

"Call an ambulance." Steve said.

"Already did." Kono replied.

"What the hell happened?" Steve yelled at the teenager backed into the corner.

"I I don-don't know." He stuttered.

"You don't know?" Steve shoved Daniel into the wall by his throat. "What happened to my daughter?" He hissed.

"We were downstairs and we fooled around a bit. I asked if she wanted to come up and she said yes. We literally got in before she passed out and then that lady ran in." The boy choked. Steve let go.

"Were either of you drinking?" Steve asked. Daniel didn't reply. "Don't make me ask again."

"Yes yes we both had some." Daniel answered just as a paramedic ran in.

The paramedic rushed to Charlie and ran a few quick tests. We're going to need to get her to the hospital." The paramedic said as he put Charlie onto a stretcher. Steve followed them to the ambulance. He got in and glanced at Kono.

She smiled at him and said, "Danny, Chin and I will meet you at the hospital."

"No uh...Kono come now-"

"Steve-"

"Please. For Charlotte."

Kono jumped into the ambulance and sat on one side of Charlie. Steve sat himself on the other. He took her hand and held it both of his. The ambulance began to move.

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