Danny arrived around five o'clock with several beautiful drawings from Grace for the walls. Steve was eating soft boiled eggs and toast along with vanilla pudding and apple juice. "Well, well bro...that looks wonderful...yuck"

"Trust me buddy its 100% better than the liquid crap"

Danny moved over to Catherine and embraced her tightly, giving her a kiss, "Congratulations my dear, I'm so very happy for you. All teasing aside, he's a hell of a guy...actually a hell of a lucky guy to have you. I wish you much joy and happiness"

Catherine kissed Danny again, Thank you Danny"

Danny then made way to his partner, leaning in to give him a firm hug,
"Congratulations partner, love you man"

"Thanks Danno, 'um Cath and I were talking and buddy I would love it if you'd be my best man"

Danny stood back beaming, "I AM HONORED, of course, of course I accept. Thank you"

They all chatted as Steve finished his food and then deciding they didn't want anyone to hear the news from anyone but them, they called MaryAnn, Chin and Kono with news of the engagement. Everyone was ecstatic for the couple.

Steve then turned to face Danny. "Danny, about Julia..."

"Let's not go there today partner, we're talking about happy things...let's not go there"

"Buddy, Cath and I talked it over. My mind's made up brother, I need you to talk to Governor Denning for me. I don't want her charged. We can go after Jonathan and throw the book at him, but I want her to walk Danny"

"I told you I would do what you ask and respect any decision you made, so fine...I'll talk to Denning in the morning and have the papers drawn up"

"Thank you. I also want to see her"

"Steve...why? What good will that do you brother?"

"I need to see her Danny"

"Okay, then I think you should see her first. If you have to see her for closure, then see her before I talk to Denning"

"It won't change my mind"

"Maybe not, but if its closure you need then lets do it right"

"Can you bring her up here tomorrow?"

"Yes, let's plan around ten, how's that sound?"

"Sounds good. Can you also bring Gracie up here tomorrow night?"

"Sure, are you going to be up to it?"

"I'm always up to seeing her. We want to see if she'll be the flower girl in the wedding"

The proud daddy was beaming, "Well I can give you the answer to that one! I won't tell her anything about the wedding so you can surprise her. She'll be absolutely thrilled! Now she's going to have Aunt Catherine in her life"

Catherine added, "That's fabulous! Danny, I have no problem staying until Chin arrives tonight. Why don't you go get a good night's rest"

Danny smiled slyly at Steve, "Are you two trying to get rid of me?"

Steve spoke first, No, of course not" but Catherine chimed in "Speak for yourself sweetheart!"

The all smiled and after embracing them both Danny began walking towards the door, "Now Catherine, be gentle with my boy he's hurt you know. He can't take much excitement" They were all giggling as Danny exited the room.

Chin arrived around ten o'clock and fortunately Steve was doing very well and they both were able to sleep through the night.