Officer Hoapili was trying to talk him down as Steve snuck up behind him.
Norris stiffened as he felt the cold barrel of McGarrett's gun press against the back of his head.

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Steve's jaw was tense, his eyes wide with anger. "Drop the gun Norris"
Norris did not drop the gun instead saying, "Have you found Reddick yet McGarrett? How about your precious Kono?"
Steve cocked his gun. His nostrils flared and his lips quivered, "Shut up Norris"
Danny came out from the Motel mortified to see Steve so close to crossing a line from which he could never return.
He spoke softly, his voice shaking with emotion, "Steve…..don't do it buddy….not like this partner, please Steve"

Norris prodded the SEAL, "Come on McGarrett, pull the trigger…PULL THE FUCKING TRIGGER!"
Steve did not flinch. Danny moved cautiously closer, his gun trained on Norris, "SHUT THE HELL UP NORRIS! Steve, think about Kono…she needs you, Steven needs you…don't do this….please buddy"

Steve turned to look at his partner. Danny saw the anger in his eyes, the hatred for this man for what he had done. He continued to plead with Steve as he moved closer to him. "Steve...please...you can't do this to us. We all need you. We've got this asshole covered. Drop your gun Steve...come on buddy"

Norris again screamed out, "PULL THE FUCKING TRIGGER MCGARRETT! I DIDN'T ONLY KILL YOUR BOY, I MADE DAMN SURE HE SUFFERED….NOW PULL THE FUCKING TRIGGER!"

Danny noticed the SEAL's hand shake ever so slightly and his breathing became more rapid, "DON'T LISTEN TO HIM STEVE! Look at me partner. This isn't the way and you know it. I want to kill this fucking scumbag too but this isn't the way! Buddy, put your gun down and step away. We've got him Steve"

Steve dropped his head and seconds later he pulled his gun away from Norris' head dropping his hand to his side.
Moments later as McGarrett turned his head and took a step back, Norris spun towards Danny, firing.

The two HPD officers opened fire as Danny screamed "NO, NO! STOP, CEASE FIRE! CEASE FIRE!" His arms were flailing wildly as he watched in horror as Steve's body was jolted back by the impact of several bullets striking him, throwing him off his feet. As his body crashed to the ground Danny raced towards him as the officers moved to Norris' side.

Danny was frantic as he rolled Steve onto his back.
"Steve? Steve...oh my God"
To his great relief, Steve gasped for air and his eyes opened wide. He tried to sit himself up and Danny pushed him back onto the hard cement.
"I'm...I'm oo...ookay...Vesst...I'm okay"
Danny turned, hollering at the officers, "WHAT IN THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING!"
Steve grabbed his ranting partner's forearm, "Danny...sstop...they were rright to fire"
"Like hell they were! Look at this, you're hit man!"
"I'm fine...it's just a flesh wound...help me up, will ya"

Danny pulled him to a sitting position, "Just sit, let me see this"
He had been hit in the left arm, just below the elbow, "It's not bleeding too bad"
"Did it go through?"
"Let me see" Danny took the arm in his hands and examined it closer, "No, the bullet's in there"

"Is Norris dead?"
"Yeah, I think so. Stay here a minute...don't move!"
"Yes Sir"

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Danny walked over to the officer's, pointing to Norris, "Is he dead?"
Officer Hoapili answered, "Yes...about us firing..."
"Don't worry about it. McGarrett's hit in the arm, can you grab me a first aid kit please"

The younger officer raced to the patrol car. Danny looked up to see the other two officers coming from behind the Motel. Hoapili hollered out, "Do you need an ambulance?"

The larger officer who Danny didn't know hollered back, "No, we needs a wagon"
Danny moved back to Steve, kneeling next to him "They're all dead partner"
Steve looked at him, his eyes dark and cold, as he replied, "Good...let's get to Kono"

Once Danny had wrapped Steve's arm he helped him to his feet and they moved towards Officer Hoapili.
The Officer looked scared as the detectives approached, "Commander McGarrett, are you alright? I'm so sorry we fired on you Sir"

"Hoapili… IF you fired on ME, we've got a BIG problem...but if you fired on Norris because he shot at my partner, then we're all good"
Hoapili smiled, "We're all good then Sir"

Steve grinned weakly, "Good. We need to get to the hospital, can you and your men handle things here?"
"Yes Sir...Thank You Sir"

Steve and Danny left the scene with their entire focus now on their dear friend and the life altering news they needed to tell her.

Half way to the hospital Danny glanced over at Steve. The man hadn't said a word since they had gotten on the car.
"Are you alright?"
After a brief pause Steve responded, "No Danno...I'm NOT alright!"
"Maybe I should have been more specific. How's the arm?"
"Sorry partner, I shouldn't be snipping at you. The arm's fine...it's the least of my worries"

"Yeah, I know what you mean. Shit Steve, how's she going to survive this?"
"We both know the answer to that. She'll survive because of Steven. All we can do is be there for her Danny...God I don't know..." his voice softened, "There's nothing else we can do"

"It's been almost three hours, do you want to phone Chin and see how she's doing?"
"I don't want to tell him this over the phone, let's wait until we get there. He would have called us he had any news, I'm sure she's still in surgery"
"You're probably right"
The men drove in silence the rest of the way and once parked Danny tried unsuccessfully to get Steve to stop in the ER first. Soon they were each taking deep breaths and entering the waiting room.

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Chin stood noticing Steve's arm instantly, "What happened, are you alright?"
The SEAL again gave the bullshit line, "It's just a flesh wound" before asking, "Any word yet?"

"No, they told me it could be five to six hours. Did you find Tony?"
Danny tipped his head downward avoiding eye contact with his Asian friend as Steve spoke softly, "Tony's gone... they killed him Chin"
"Oh God no..."
Danny inquired, "Where are Kono's parents, and Steven?"
"Kono's parents are visiting family in Arizona. I didn't want to call them until she was out of surgery. Malia's got Steven at our place...Oh my God, oh my God" Chin looked at Steve, "Tell me everything"

The two men sat on the couch and Danny stood close by. Steve told Chin everything that had transpired. Danny watched his partner closely and in his opinion Steve was in shock. He spoke very matter of factly, showing little emotion as he described Tony's death, his injuries, the van….yeah, he would have to watch him carefully.
Once done, Danny spoke "Hey buddy, we need to go get your arm taken care of"
"It can wait Danny. I don't want to leave until she's out of surgery"
"Listen Superman, Chin can call us if there's any news"
"I'm fine partner, really"
"Chin, help me out here will you? This stubborn ass is calling a bullet lodged against his bone a 'flesh wound'"

Chin placed a hand on Steve's knee, "Go Boss, we don't need infection setting in. I'll call you"
"Fine…I've got to use the head first. I'll be right back"
As soon as he was out of the room Chin stood, "Danny…."
"I know….. I'll watch him. I think he's in shock. He hasn't even shed a tear Chin. He's just going through the motions"
"Watch him, he's bound to crash"
"Yeah, I've got him buddy"

Steve returned, "Okay Danno, let's get this over with. Chin you call me"
"I will, go now…"
Chin watched the men as they left the room. He sat back on the couch and cried. He cried for Tony, the young man who had brought such joy and happiness to his cousin. And Chin cried, he cried for Kono and for Steven. This was going to devastate her. Oh God why? Why did this happen?...

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