So this is the last chapter and the end of the Paradise series...I hope you guys enjoyed it. I know I certainly did. I might post other Five-0 stories. It's been one helluva ride. Thanks for the people who kept reviewing. The followers. Everyone who favorited me and my stories...You guys are the best!

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Ps: Sorry for the long wait. I just haven't been feeling all that well. So I apologize, hope you can forgive me.

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The next morning Danny and Grace arrived at the hospital around ten thirty. Grace had slept for nine hours. Only having three nightmares, made Danny a bit happier. Grace certainly looked a lot more like the old Grace, except for the occasional glancing behind her, eyes darting left and right.
They stopped by Steve first who, despite popping two stitches, was being released today. He threw the bag to Steve, who in turn, winced when he caught the bag. Grace gave her uncle a hug.

"Thanks Danny." He got up and took a Navy shower. Careful not to get the bandage wet. He came out, dressed and ready to go. He signed the discharge papers and was on his way to Joey with Danny and Grace. He looked at Danny and Danny looked at Steve.

"Why do you have aneurysm face?"

"Will you stop naming my face, Danny?"

"I will if you tell me what's going on?" Danny said. Steve looked at Grace.

"Monkey, why don't you go and get something for Jamie and Jared from the vending machine." Danny took out a few dollars and handed them to Grace. Grace ran to the vending machine, which was like 9 feet away.

"One of them showed up in the boys' room. Kono had to take him out after he threatened Jamie. Things became a little hectic after that. Both of them were sedated and moved back to the Pede's ward. Joey's condition deteriorated. They have him on new antibiotics. He seems to be doing a lot better but he won't be released unless that infection clears."

"Why didn't anyone call me?" Danny said in true Danny fashion, voice raised and hands all over the place.

"Danny." Danny quickly looked at Grace but she was still standing in front of the vending machine, thinking what to get her friends.

"You and Grace needed the rest. It was nothing Chin and Kono couldn't handle." Danny just nodded. Sure he was pissed but Steve was also right. Grace certainly needed the rest.

"How are the twins doing?"

"They're a mess. Especially Jared. Jamie hasn't been able to think straight because of the concussion. So everything is jumbled for him. He'll talk to you, go to sleep and wake up screaming bloody murder. Jared is withdrawn and terrified. Doc said he might be suffering from PTSD." Danny was afraid of that. He was afraid that Grace may have PTSD as well.

"Damn. Looks like they're going to need a lot of therapy." Steve nodded.

"Yeah, what about Grace? Are you going to call that psychologist again?" Danny looked at Steve.

"I don't have a choice. Although she looks like the old Grace, she's changed. More withdrawn and suspicious. She keeps glancing backwards. When she gets startled she squeezes my hand so tightly that I think she'll never let go." Danny admitted to Steve.

"Did you speak to HPD?" Steve asked Danny.

"Yeah, they arrested two and the rest are all dead." Danny said.

"Good." Steve said just as Grace walked back to them.

"Danno, I have gummy worms and jelly beans."

"I'm sure they'll like it monkey." Danny said smiling at his daughter. They first went to the ICU to check up on Joey and Kono.

Kono was flipping through a magazine when they entered the room.

"Hey Grace, how are you doing today?" Kono asked Grace as she gave her a hug.

"I'm fine. How's uncle Joey doing?" She asked as she looked at Joey.

"He's asleep. The medicine they give him for the pain makes him sleepy." Grace gave Joey a kiss on the cheek.

"Get better soon, uncle Joey." Grace said as she looked around the room.

"You're looking a lot better boss." Kono said as she looked at Steve.

"I feel a lot better." Although that wasn't entirely true but he felt good enough.

"Why is uncle Joey in another room? And where are Jamie and Jared?" Grace asked.

"Jared isn't feeling so well and neither was Jamie. So the doctor thought it would be better if they were moved back to their own room. That way uncle Joey and the twins are getting the attention they need to become better." Grace frowned not sure whether they were telling her the truth. But accepted it anyway.

"Can we go and see them?"

"Sure monkey. Kono we'll be back. Do you need anything?" Kono shook her head.

"I'm good."

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The three of them made their over to the twins' room. Chin was talking to Jared, who sounded distressed. Jared looked at the door and saw Steve, Danny and Grace.

"Uncle Danny, can I please see my dad?" Danny looked at Chin.

"What did the doctor say?"

"He said no. He's got a fever and he's been coughing all night. They want to take a few more tests but they're afraid it might be a pneumonia." Danny shook his head, poor kids.

"Listen buddy, first you have to become better and in the meantime, we'll see what we can do. We just visited your dad. He was asleep. So maybe you should be getting a little more sleep too. After that we'll see how you're feeling, okay?" Jared nodded and closed his eyes.

"What about Jamie?"

"He seems to be doing a lot better. He's more coherent and able to follow conversations. They want to take him for another scan, if that seems okay they may even release him today. They'll take him for a scan around noon." Chin said. Danny nodded and the doctor walked in.

"Dr. Ross."

"Gentlemen."

"How are they doing?" Danny asked even though Chin just explained their situation.

"Well, Jared's got all the signs of a beginning pneumonia. So we want to start him on antibiotics immediately. And we're going to Jamie for another scan. If that is clear, we'll probably release him today." Dr. Ross explained.

"Is there any way for Jared to go and see his father?" Danny asked.

"No, I want to get him started on the antibiotics immediately and to tell you the truth I don't think it will be doing him any good, to see his father like that." Steve looked at the doctor.

"What do you mean?" Steve finally asked.

"I don't think it's wise for him to see his father hooked up to a lot of machines. He's already emotionally unstable. It would be wise to keep him away from this." Dr. Ross said.

"But it's his father."

"I get that but I still don't think it's wise. When his father is moved to a regular room and Jared is still here I might say yes. But not right now. Not in this condition." They admitted defeat.

"Fine." Danny grumbled. Dr. Ross knew that it was hard on his patient but he really didn't think that his patient was capable of dealing with the situation. The nightmares that kept plaguing him through the night and the child was running a fever right now. He also felt thought that it might

"I know a good child psychologist. She works magic with kids like them."

"You mean kids who were kidnapped and left to die?" Danny said.

"Well, no. As far as I know she doesn't have any experience with kidnapped kids but she knows PTSD."

"I already know a good child psychologist." Danny said and looked at Grace. She was talking to Jamie, who woke up a few minutes ago.

Two hours later they had the results of Jamie's CT. Everything looked good and he was released into Danny's care. Grace was exited and scared at the same time. Jared did indeed was having a beginning pneumonia. They were going to watch him closely and he was bedridden until further notice.

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Steve was sitting in Joey's room. He ordered Kono to go home. Chin wouldn't leave Jared and Steve got into a serious discussion with the older Hawaiian. Chin refused to go home as long as Joey was incapable of looking after his son. Steve understood that most of it had to do with the follow-up. Chin had spoken to Duke but the only thing Duke mentioned that arrests were made but no other information had been given out. After a few inquiries they found out that the two people were arrested were Ariel Ortéga and Ramon Gutierrez. Chin still didn't want to leave Jared alone and in the end Steve conceded. Mostly because he didn't want to leave Joey by himself. Jamie had been released into the care of Danny with strict orders to rest. And Steve knew Danny was going to everything in his power to make sure Jamie would do that. He also knew that Grace needed to come to terms with what happened and he knew that she was suffering from nightmares. He hoped that with Jamie present she would be able to handle this better. Yet he had no idea what Jamie's state of mind would be. The boy had suffered a serious brain injury. He still had little to no recollection of what exactly happened. He had large gaps in his memory. He had no idea how he ended up with a severe concussion or in the hospital for that matter. He knows that both him and Jared were kidnapped but the rest was a blank. The neurologist advised them to give as little detail as possible. He was still unclear on whether or not these memories surface again but like Dr. Ross he told them that going therapy might help the young boy come to terms with the large gasps in his memory or even help when said memories would make an appearance. They had a hard time getting him away from Jared. He wanted to stay but Danny promised him that they would visit in the evening. It was obvious that he wasn't happy but he went with Danny anyway. The headache might've had something to do with that. They left and Steve went to Joey's room, ordered Kono to go home and get some sleep. She promised him that she'd be back in the evening to stay with either Jared or Joey so that Chin could go home. So now Steve was watching Joey.

His fever finally broke and the infection was clearing. He tired easily and that was exactly the reason why he was asleep. They wanted to keep him in the ICU for at least another day or two. He was still on the heavy pain medication and the nurses told Steve that it was quite possible for him to wake up but fall asleep just as easily. Steve hoped that he would sleep for a little longer but Joey was already starting to stir.

Joey opened his eyes. His vision was blurry from the pain medication and exhaustion from fighting the infection. He blinked a couple of times and slowly let his gaze wander around the room. Lastly he gaze fell on Steve.

"Tev'" His voice was rough from disuse and weak. Steve offered him the ice chips. Joey greedily accepted.

"Easy buddy. How are you feeling?" Steve asked.

"Shitty." The ice chips certainly helped but his words were lacking strength just like the rest of his body.

"I can imagine."

"Boys?"

"Jamie was released today. Jared has pneumonia. They have him on antibiotics and they're keeping a close eye on him. Chin is with him." Joey wanted to get up but soon realized that is efforts were futile.

"You're in no condition, Joey. He's going to be fine. He's never alone. There's always one of us with him." Steve said, hoping that would ease Joey's worries. Joey stopped struggling.

"Yeah. Fine." Joey said. He had a hard time keeping his eyes open. Steve smiled.

"Rest Joey. We've got you man." Joey's eyes fell shut and he was asleep again.

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A week later

Joey was sitting outside with a cold one in his hand. The boys were sitting next to him. Ever since they were reunited, the boys didn't want to leave his side. Jamie's head was healing slowly. He had the occasional migraine but he was doing better. Jared on the other hand was having a lot of nightmares. It was always the same one. Starting with Joey dying and ending in the freezer cell. Cold and alone, dying. So he had asked Danny if he happen to have the number of the child psychologist that treated Grace before. Danny had given him the number. Danny had asked if he needed to come by. Joey told him that they were good. Just a little bit on edge. In the end Danny had come by as well as Steve and Chin. The boys were a bit more at ease when the team arrived. Joey blamed it on this being the first night since the ordeal that they were alone again. Everyone had offered to stay with them but Joey knew that this was something he needed to do alone. Chin and Steve were talking about some fishing spot and Danny was sitting next to him. Not saying anything.

Danny had been keeping a close eye on his friend. He had noticed that the boys were really clinging to their dad. Whenever Joey would get up the boys would follow them with their eyes and when they couldn't see him anymore they would really follow him. At first it was really funny to see but after bumping into the boys for the umpteenth time it was enough for Joey. Danny had separated the boys and had asked them what they were afraid off. They had told them that they didn't like to be apart from Joey anymore or each other for that matter. Too afraid that something might happen. And Danny knew what that felt like, the whole Rick Peterson ordeal back in Technicolor. So Danny tried to reassure them that nothing would happen to them and he told them that they had to face their fear because they couldn't let fear rule them. Of course Danny knew that it was easier said than done. Because they were just kids. But he convinced them that even adults are scared sometimes and that you're brave when you face your fear. After that things got a little bit better. They were less clingy and Joey could relax a bit more. The first appointment with the child psychologist was in a couple of days and Joey was nervous. He knew that the boys needed it. Jared more than Jamie cause he was the one suffering from the nightmares. He was also more withdrawn and quiet. So now Joey was preparing for the child psychologist and hoping that he would have his sons back.

The end

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I'm really sorry for the long wait. The only thing left is the epilogue and I will post that as soon as possible.

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