Danny and Rachel decided to take the kids to the zoo for the afternoon to keep Gracie's mind off things. He called and checked in with Kono as Rachel was getting the kids ready. She let him know that Chin had been sleeping most of the day and there was no change in his condition. They made arrangements for all of them to stop up for a visit after their trip to the zoo. Danny then took Charlie out to the car while the girls finished getting ready.

He chatted with the infant while getting him into his carseat, "Charlie my lad, we're waiting on the ladies. Get used to it 'cause you'll be waiting on them your entire life"
At that moment Gracie came around the back of the car, "Waiting on who Danno?"
"I was just explaining to your little brother how he will be waiting on you and your Mom his whole life and to just get used to it!"
"You're silly Danno!"
His heart warmed as his little girls face lit up with a broad smile and he added, "I'm right about this you know. But you two are always worth waiting for Monkey, I love you"
Still smiling she responded, "I love you more"

Rachel joined them a few minutes later and as Danny drove from the home a silver Dodge Charger pulled from the curb parked further down the block following them…

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Steve and Matt woke a couple of hours later as the remaining captors again made their way down the steps. Steve had slid the scissors beneath the blanket and mattress keeping them hidden.
As the thugs all moved to the drug table Steve talked quietly to Matt, "Hey, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine"
"I tried be easy on you, but I had to make it look good"
"Don't worry about it…..you coulda' killed me and I couldn't blame you. How are you?"
"You don't worry about me…..I'll get you out of here Matt. Follow my lead now…." With that, Steve began to moan loudly and then to flop around as he feigned a seizure.

Matt jumped up and grabbed his shoulders while hollering out, "STEVE, STEVE! OH GOD NO!"
Steve shook his arms and legs and Matt continued to try to calm him, "Steve…..it's okay…..relax buddy, relax"
Steve kept this up for several minutes before letting his body relax back onto the cot. Cordoba and the others had moved close to the cot and a couple of them were laughing as Matt turned to face them.

His voice was shaking as he spoke, "Leave him alone…..please….leave him alone"
"Now Matt you know I can't do that. He's not so tough after all is he?"
"Cordoba you wanted to teach me a lesson, you have! You'll never hear from me again, I swear…don't kill him….please"
"Step aside Matt"
He didn't move quick enough and Moreno hit the side of head knocking him to the ground. Pedro Cordoba moved in and pulling the covers back from Steve's body he grabbed his arm violently and gave him yet another injection as he spoke to the supposedly 'unconscious' man, "Here you go hot shot…..I'm your hero now, ain't I...you need me...you need me"
Steve moaned softly as he felt the drugs enter his veins, he had to hold out until morning. He could make it, he could make it…...

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Danny did his best to shut everything out of mind except for Rachel and the kids. He found himself several times just staring at little Charlie. Could this really be his son? He did look so much like Gracie did at that age and Rachel was sure right about his mannerism's. Danny smiled as he watched the little boy wave his arms wildly as he tried to communicate with his Mother and sister. Tears welled in his eyes. Steve would be so happy for him. Oh damn it McGarrett…..why. Why couldn't you just let it be? Damn Wo Fat…that bastard killed Steve. He had just killed him slowly, it took three years for him to die…...

Rachel saw the tears and moved to his side. "Are you okay?"
"Yeah…..I'm sorry honey"
"Ssshh, you have nothing to be sorry for" He slipped his arm around her as they watched Gracie. She was kneeling next to the stroller and chatting with her baby brother as they watched the polar bears playing with a large multi-colored beach ball a few feet in front of them.

Rachel reached up and wiped his tears from his cheeks talking softly, "It will be okay Danny. We're here for you….all of us"
He kissed the top of her head, "Thank You"

They stayed at the zoo until late afternoon and then they stopped at McDonalds for dinner before heading up to the hospital.
Chin's face lit up when they entered the room. Kono moved to them, hugging Rachel and then kneeling down to embrace Gracie, "Hello sweetheart. How was the zoo?"
"Really good. Especially the polar bears and there was a mama tiger and three cubs. Charlie really liked the babies" She turned towards Chin, "Is Uncle Chin going to be okay"

"Yes, he is"
"But he's sad isn't he?"
Kono again hugged her, "Yes, he's sad….very sad. We all are"
"Uncle Steve is in heaven Kono. God needed a SuperSEAL" Tears fell from Kono's eyes as she lifted the little girl into her arms and carried her to the bedside. She set Gracie on the edge of the bed and Chin took hold of her hands. Danny had moved to the window and leaving the others, Kono moved to his side.

She placed an hand on his forearm and he turned to embrace her, "Hey honey, how are you doing?"
"Oh Danny, it's so hard. It's just so unbelievable…Gracie is being very strong"
"She's doing well. She's having her moments though…..it hasn't really sunk in for her I'm sure. It's going to take a long time"
"For all of us Danny…for all of us" She noticed his eyes kept turning to the parking lot, "What is it Danny?"
"Nothing, I'm sure. I'm just being paranoid"
"Hey, your gut always serves you well. Tell me….what is it?"

"There was an SUV parked outside Rachel's house. They took off when I approached, but I think it was a Government vehicle. Then I noticed two men following us at the zoo and they followed us here, they're in the silver Dodge Charger down there"
"Danny…..I think someone's watching us too"
"What do you mean?"
"I've only left the room three times to go get coffee. Each time I felt I was being watched"
"You didn't see anyone though?"
"No, just a feeling. Why would someone be watching us?"
"I don't know. The Governor's not telling me everything though. I need to stay with Gracie tonight. I'll go see the him first thing in the morning"

"I'm heading home shortly, I need a shower and a good night's sleep. Chin's doing better and I'll come back up here in the morning"
"Good, you call me if you need anything"
"I will"
The two of them then moved to Chin's side. The small Asian man looked up at Danny and extended his hand. Danny grasped it tightly as he leaned in to give the man a hug. "You're looking good buddy"
"Danny…..thank you for all you did for me"
"Of course" His voice strained as he continued, "That's what family is for. You okay?"
"Hanging in there brother. Do we know any more details?"
"No. I'm going to go see the Governor in the morning and I'll stay in touch"
"Thank you"

They all visited for about an hour before leaving Chin Ho Kelly alone with his thoughts. He and Kono had cried until they could cry no more. Steve had been so special to both them, 'Ohana'. Chin cried again for this man, this special friend who had given him his ticket back into law enforcement by making him a member of 5-0. Steve had trusted him when no one else did, and now he was gone.

Malia was gone….Steve was gone…it had been a long time since Chin had felt this alone.