AN: thanks for all the reviews! they make my day! I know that those other 2 chapters were a lot darker than I usually write but I wanted you guys to see a different side of Danny and that idea came to me while I was watching the last episode of Body of Proof, don't know why; it just popped into my head. Fair warning-Danny's dam is about to break. Sorry if this is a little longer than my other chapters, just bare with me please.

Chapter 10: Steve meets Danno's parents

The Bau finished up with the case and two days later Danny talked to Rachel about taking Grace for the next two weeks. She didn't mind since Stan wanted to take the baby to see her mom. Grace was excited and she bounced up to her room to pack, dragging Steve with her, "Uncle Steve you're going to love Grandpa, he's so funny and Grandma loves to cook and tell stories about her Danno when he was growing up."

"Well I can't wait...she sounds like fun and I could use some ammo against Danno."

"Hey don't talk about my Danno that way..."

"That was a joke sweetie."

"Oh ok...I'm so excited...can I ask you something?"

"Sure"

"Are you going to marry Danno?"

Steve was shocked but it's not like he hasn't thought of it before, "Why do you ask?"

"Because you love him and when you love someone you marry them but I know you're not going to hurt my Danno like mom did. I heard them talking and she said she couldn't handle being married to a cop-that's why they got divorced. But you're a cop and a Navy SEAL so it wouldn't be that hard, you have the same job."

"Wow...you are wise beyond your years...are you sure you're not older than 10?" Steve smirked and Gracie smiled while gathering her things and putting them into the suitcase.

"No silly, I'm 10 but you didn't answer my question..."

"Sorry...and yes I am...I just need to find the right time but please don't tell him."

"Yay...so uhh-"

"What is it honey? You can tell me anything."

"Can I call you dad now?"

Steve was surprised at her question, "Why? I mean I'm just wondering"

"Well you love my Danno and you like to spend time with me. You're more of dad to me than Step-Stan...he doesn't like to play rough or get down and dirty like you. With you two I feel like I can be a kid and I feel like I can always talk to you about anything...I'm sorry I shouldn't have said anything..."

Steve went over and sat on the bed next to her suitcase. He stopped what she was doing and pulled her in his lap, "Listen Gracie, please don't be sorry, I don't mind if you call me 'dad' I just never thought I could get a chance at that, ya know with my job and everything. And if you need or want to talk to me about anything well I'm always here and always a phone call away, no matter what time, I'll always pick up." At this she threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly and he held her back. Steve looked up and saw Danny standing at the doorway holding a camera in his hands just smiling away.

"How long were you standing there?"

"Long enough to hear my daughter call you 'daddy' but I think that's sweet. You ready to go Gracie?"

"Yes Danno...all packed...what about you two?"

"Yes." They both said at the same time and this caused Gracie to laugh. They flew out to Jersey and when they landed Steve told Danny to go get the bags and he'd get the rental.

"So what car did you get babe?"

"4 door black Charger."

"Of course...always with the fast cars."

"Yeah cuz that's how I roll."

"Oh my god! That has to be the cheesiest line I've ever heard." Danny smirked and then started laughing at the expression on Steve's face which caused Gracie to laugh as well as they headed out to the car. Once seated and buckled in; it was Danny that drove because he knew his way around and Steve didn't want to get lost. 30 minutes later they pulled up to his house and he noticed that Steve looked nervous so after telling Gracie to go ahead in the house, he was about to confront Steve about it but he got out before Danny could say anything so when they were getting the suitcases out of the trunk, Danny stopped Steve's hand from grabbing another one, "Listen to me Steven, they are going to love you and you know how I know that?"

"No, how?"

"Because I love you...you've been through hell and back and so have I and we've both survived. I went and got you out of North Korea and I was there for you through the good times and the bad. You've been there for me remember?"

"Yeah...I guess I'm just over thinking it..."

"Well stop it...it's making my head hurt because I can hear you."

Steve just smiled but then it faded as he thought of something else, "Danny, does your family know that you're gay?" He asked softly.

"They knew I was bi but I didn't know just how serious I was about this till you came into my life and from the moment I met you I knew this was what I was ment to be. What about you?"

"Well I'm in the Navy so I had to keep it under wraps but I knew since I was in my late teens but I was never serious about a relationship till you came busting into my life and my heart. Danny you somehow tore down the walls I built up around my heart, made yourself comfortable and refused to leave."

"Yeah well it's the only way I knew how to get through to you babe. So you ready for this?"

"Yes since you're beside me."

Danny's parents were waiting for them on the porch and after going inside and setting the suitcases down Danny pulled his parents into a hug; his mom and dad could feel the bandges on his back but they didn't say anything. Steve just patiently waited behind him.

"Mom, dad...this is Commander Steve James McGarrett. Steve this is Grace Lyn Williams and Matthew Daniel Williams."

"It's a pleasure to meet you both, I've heard so much about you." Steve took Matt's hand and gave a firm handshake but Grace pulled him in for a hug which surprised him but he didn't mind.

"Ohh it's so good to finally meet you...so you're the one that stole my baby's heart." Grace said with a huge smile

"Yeah son...it's good to finally put a face to name...you treating my boy good?"

"Yes sir. With my life."

"Please just Matt, sir was my father"

"Okay...and Grace how did you know?"

"Oh a momma always knows when her baby's in love and by the way he talks about you all the time when he calls..."

"Well where do you want us?"

"Little Gracie can take your old room Danno and you two can take the guest bedroom. It's okay, I know that you two probably live together so you two are used to sleeping in the same bed but it's okay with us."

Steve just smirked and Danny blushed, "Mommm" and Grace laughed. She showed them where their room was and told them to rest till dinnertime and she'll keep little one company then she closed the door. They set their suitcases on the bed and began to unpack. The air was so thick with tension that you could cut it with a knife.

"So...your mom is funny."

"Yeah she's a riot...listen about what she said."

"Danny it's okay...we won't do anything like that we'll just sleep."

Danny sighed, "Okay"

"You alright?"

"I don't know...I mean there's so much to tell them but I wouldn't know where to start."

"Why not start from the begining?"

"Yeah I guess...you'll be there right? I...I can't do this alone."

"Yes I'll be right beside you to help you through."

Dinnertime came around 7:00 and they had her famous lasanga and chocolate cake for dessert then the questions started.

"So Steve...how long have you been a Navy SEAL?"

"Well I started out in the Navy then I applied for being a SEAL so since I was 20."

"Wow...that's a long time away from your family." Grace said

"It's okay...I really didn't have a family."

"What?"

"Let me explain-my mother was killed in a car bomb when I was 16 then my dad shipped me and my younger sister Mary off to the states to protect us. Two years ago when I was in South Korea picking up a fugtive the guy's brother called me. Some things were said and then he umm he killed my father over the phone. I could hear the gunshot but there was nothing I could do, HPD couldn't get there in time. So I went back to Hawaii to pursure my father's killer and that's where I met Danny; the rest is history as they say."

Grace stood up and went over to Steve and gave him a motherly hug, "I'm so sorry you had to go through that. That must've been awful for you growing up without a mother."

"It was hard but I had to grow up fast so I could take care of Mary."

"So no one ever sent you anything when you were overseas?"

"No."

"That's not right...well it's okay...you have us now...you're with my Daniel so you are a part of this family and family takes care and looks out for each other."

"That's right son..."

By now Steve had tears in his eyes because of the such tender care he was getting from Danny's mom and he knew in that moment that he wanted to marry Danny and was already making plans to just that. The whole time Danny was just sitting in awe of his parents and how they quickly took him in like he was one of there own and this made him happy no overjoyed and little Gracie was bouncing in her seat because she was excited to see that her grandparents loved Steve too.

Later that night after everyone said 'goodnight' to each other, Steve and Danny were laying in bed together and Steve was trying to get a handle on the day's events. Apparently Danny could tell that he was thinking too much so he turned over and faced Steve, "Steven stop that."

"What?"

"Over thinking...I can hear you from here so stop it."

"Sorry...it's just that I forgot what's like to have parents that love you unconditionally...it just makes me miss my mom...your mom is so sweet."

"Yeah she can be but she can also be fiesty. Come on lets get some sleep." Danny stated as he gently rubbed circles on Steve's chest to help me relax. They both drifted off to sleep at the same time but later in the night it shifted.

Danny was back in the hotel room expect he was tied to a chair and Steve was bound to the bed. He looked up and saw Tye doing what he did to him expect the roles were reverised and he couldn't do a damn thing about it. He watched helplessly while Tye kept on beating and raping Steve then he pulled out a knife and stabbed Steve in the left side that punctured his lung. Danny screamed out; he could see Steve bleeding out and there was not a damn thing he could do. He screamed at Tye once more.

Steve was jerked awake by Danny screaming out-"NO! TYE, NO MORE...STOP! GET OFF OF HIM...STEVE! NOOOO! I'LL KILL YOU, TYE, YOU HEAR ME-DEAD!"

"DANNY! DANIEL! WAKE UP!" Steve shook him awake and Danny's eyes flew open and he shot up out of bed, standing by the edge of the bed just staring at Steve, "Steve? Is that really you?"

"Yes, come here...talk to me about it, please."

Danny went over into Steve's waiting arms and let Steve wrap his arms around him. Grace and Matt came rushing in when they heard Danny screaming, "What happened?"

"He had a nightmare." Steve stated

"Nightmare? About what?" Grace wondered, rushing over to the other side of Steve and put her arms around Danny as well.

"I...I was kidnapped, a few nights ago."

"Oh god...What happened?" Grace's voice was laced with concern with a hint of fear in her voice and Matt sat down on the edge of the bed.

"It's okay Dan, you can do this...go ahead, remember just start from the begining." Steve gave him a reassuring squeeze and this gave Danny the courage to tell them what happened-everything's that happened. After an hour passed he was done and both of parents were crying. "Why didn't you come to us?" Grace asked

"I...I was ashamed and I feared that he would kill you. Plus I was afraid that you guys would be disappointed in me." Danny admitted in a small voice that didn't even sound like Danny at all.

"Daniel...son, you should know you can always come to us and you could never disappoint me or your mother. Son we are so very proud of you and the life you've built. It doesn't matter what other people think because you've got someone who loves you, who protects you with his life according to you. A man who'd do anything in his power to protect you-Daniel Joesph Williams, listen to me, that man loves you and right now he's probably scared to death of loosing you; ya hear me?"

"Yeah dad I do...I'm sorry"

"Don't be sorry dear...we're just glad you're safe. Now come one lets get some shut eye. Goodnight baby, night Steve"

"G'night to you both." Steve stated while still holding his protective arms around Danny. They closed the door and left leaving Steve and Danny alone.

"You think you'll be able to go back to sleep?" Steve asked with concern in his voice and Danny smiled, "Yeah." They both drifted off to sleep.

Morning came and Steve awoke to the smell of coffee; he reached over for Danny but his side of the bed was cold. Steve was instantly awake, putting on his clothes and rushing to the kitchen hoping to see him there but he wasn't, it was just Danny's parents. Steve grabbed his cell and called Danny but got his voicemail, "Damn" he softly said and he felt someone come up behind him, "Where is Danny?" Matt asked.

"I..I don't know."

AN: gotta have a cliffy...this was already long enough...hope you like it...please review, pm me if you have any ideas about where danny's gone.