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"That Neanderthal animal, oh boy he's done it this time, I never thought it would happen but he's done it. He's topped his craziness in North Korea because this time, it's a whole new level of insanity." Danny said to the others while pacing in Steve's kitchen.

"Why would he be so reckless? Why wouldn't let us help him?" Kono cried out, to no one apparently.

"I think it says pretty clearly in the letter if you ask me." Danny said slyly, smirking.

"Shut up Danny it's not like that." Kono said, fiercely blushing.

"Oh yea? Well his actions and this letter say otherwise. I know about the birthday punch at the club." Danny winked.

"He was being a good friend Danny, you would've done the same, so would Chin." Kono said defiantly, not willing to concede defeated. She was also afraid that if, even for one second she let herself believe, she would be let down all over again.

"Oh sweetie you're gonna go down swinging huh? You guys have that weird eye connection going on everyday at work, it's so sickly sweet it makes me wanna puke." Danny said sarcastically as Kono hit him.

"We don't have anything… radioactive. He's still with Catherine anyways isn't he?" Kono said, with a hint of curiosity.

"He isn't 'with' Cath; they're just friends with benefits period. He doesn't have the same feelings for Catherine as he has for you. Kono… you just… sort of snuck up on him. Everywhere he goes, you're always there, invading his mind. No matter what he does or where he goes, he'll never be able to shake you, ever." Danny said wisely.

"That's complete rubbish." Kono said dismissively.

"How on e-"

"Excuse me ladies finish up your tea party, we've got Steve to find." Chin said a bit impatiently and a bit annoyingly, Kono noticed.

"This is not over." Danny whispered as they got back into their cars.

Steve boarded the first plane headed for Japan. The plane trip was agonizing to say the least. He kept fiddling, tossing and turning and scrambled thoughts seemed to run riot in his mind. He held the security photo in front of him with a heavy heart, hoping, praying, that he'll get to see his mother again. Also on his mind was Kono, although he wished that Kono would just stay put and wait for him, a little selfish part of him wanted Kono to be by his side because no one has his back more than her. He got off the plane and found the address where Joe and his mother were supposedly staying at with some help from the locals. As he got to the motel he knocked on their motel room, receiving no answer. Steve sighed and reached into his pocket and got out a lock picking implement. He was sick and tired of waiting; he was going to get some answers. Upon entering the room, Steve drew his gun and entered very discreetly and found that the room was unoccupied; He went through some of their luggage briefly and found one particular photo in his mother's luggage that stood out. He picked up the photo and examined it, it was a photo of when Steve was a little kid and Mary had just been born. Steve was holding Mary in his arms and his mum and dad surrounded him, it was one of the only times that their family had been truly happy. Steve held the photo close to his heart and thought back to that exact moment.

Flashback

"Steven hold her properly for God's sake, she's your sister!" Steve's mum reprimanded him.

"Calm down mum I can handle it. Look at her dad, she's so little I could just chuck her up and down like a ball." Steve was about to toss her up before John put a stop to that.

"Steve you have to learn to be gentle. This is your sister Steven; from now on you have to be a responsible and caring brother understand?" John said. Steve looked down at the little baby who was sound asleep and smiled, he decided he was going to be the best brother in the world.

"Yes I will dad, I promise. You hear that little sis? I'm gonna be the best brother in the world." Steve said determinedly while looking down at Mary. John and Doris looked at each other and smiled, knowing their son would fulfil that promise…

Steve suddenly snapped back into reality when he heard noises in the hallway. He quickly drew his gun and took a big breath and prepared himself for whoever was going to greet him behind the door. Upon the door opening, a man and woman stood at the door with their mouths open; it was Joe and Steve's supposedly dead mother: Doris McGarrett.

"Mother?" Steve said with a mixture of surprised and years and years of built up hurt. Doris's face fell but she did not make a move toward Steve as she didn't know what Steve was feeling.

"Mum? What… what… what are you doing? HOW ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?" Steve said, his emotions taking over him.

"Steve… just calm down my dear son… please sit down, I can explain." Doris said slowly. Steve made no movement to obey his mother and continued to stare at Doris and Joe in bewilderment.

"Explain what? Explain how on earth you're still alive? Explain why you put me dad and Mary through this? And Joe, I thought you had my best interests at heart, I thought I could trust you, I thought family don't have secrets." Steve burst out in anger. He doesn't know what to feel right now. He's supposed to be happy… elated even, that his long dead mother is alive but… he doesn't feel like that at all. He felt buried anger finally boiling to the surface… feelings that were buried long ago are back.

"Steve… everything I did was for your benefit, you and the Five-0 team. No one could possibly know that your mother was still alive otherwise Wo Fat would've slaughtered your whole family." Joe explained.

"Why should I believe anything you say Joe? Why should I believe anything you two say? You… mother… you've been lying to me for over 10 years now and you Joe… you lied to me about Shelburne, Hiro Noshimuri and probably countless other stuff okay? So don't think for a second that I'm supposed to believe you guys." Steve shouted, angry tears now flowing out of his eyes.

"Steven… you're my son, did you ever stop and think that this was hard for me to? To tear myself away from my husband and my beautiful children… it wasn't easy Steve, it took all my strength to do it and I would do it all over again if it ensured your safety but I'm truly sorry for not being there for you. If you only stop to listen Steven, I'll tell you anything you want to know." Doris said gently, trying to reason with Steve. She had tears flowing down her face and it softened Steve a little.

"Okay I'm listening, but I want to know everything, no more lies alright?" Steve said, with a hard tone.

So what did you guys think? Did you like the flashback to Steve's youth? What about Doris McGarrett? Like her is it too early to tell? Why do you think Doris faked her death?

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