******** I wanted to post two chapters tonight but I have to get at least one out there in celebration of the "OFFICIAL" renewal of our beloved 5-0 for Season 4 - to all the cast, crew, writers, producers and directors, CONGRATULATIONS and THANK YOU for giving us this GREAT SHOW week after week! ********

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Steve sat on the edge of his bed and dialed Cath. His heart was racing wildly as he heard her sweet, loving voice.
"Steve? It's the middle of the night, are you okay?"
"Things are better now. Catherine…I love you"
"I love you too baby"
Steve's voice choked with emotion, "Catherine, I'm sorry"
"Steve, you're scaring me….what's wrong?"
"I've been so unfair to you Cath, please forgive me"
"I love you honey, please talk to me"
She heard Steve gasp in pain and he spoke softly, "I nneed to call yyou back"
Her voice was panicked, "STEVE, what is it! Please, tell me what's wrong"
"I….I ccan't talk nnow….I llove you"
Steve hung up the phone and buckling over in pain, he fell to the floor.

Danny was in the kitchen getting water when he heard the thud from upstairs. As he closed the refrigerator his phone rang. Pulling it from his pocket, he saw the name Catherine Rollins light up.
"Catherine…can I call you right back?"
Her voice was frantic, "DANNY please tell me what's wrong. What's happened to Steve!"
"Did he call you?"
"Yes. He's in pain Danny…..he hung up on me"
"Calm down Cath, he's going to be okay…..I promise you…he's going to be okay. Let me go check on him and I'll call you right back"
"Okay….thank you"

He found Steve lying in agony on the floor, his breathing fast and pained. He went into the bathroom and grabbed a wet cloth and then kneeling at Steve's side he placed a hand on his shoulder, "Steve…I'm here babe, relax"
"Oh ffuuck Danny…..wwhen is this ggoing tto stop?"
"I don't know Steve. Let me get you into bed"
Steve cried out in pain as Danny helped him up onto the bed. As Danny pulled the covers up, Steve pushed at his hands, "Nnnoo, I'm so hhot Danno"
"Okay, no problem" Steve clawed at his shirt and Danny asked, "Do you want it off?"
"Yes…." Danny helped him slip his t-shirt off and then he settled him back onto his pillow.

Danny stroked his partner's cheek tenderly, "Steve, I need you to take a drink of water"
"Nnno…..I nneed to call Cath bback"
"I'll call Catherine and tell her everything. You need to drink though, then you can sleep" He lifted Steve's head and brought the water to his lips. "Take sips babe"
Steve was mumbling as Danny gently placed his head back onto the soft pillow, "Cath…I nneed to…..ccall Caath…."
"SShhhhhh…..relax, I've got you" Danny took the wet cloth and wiped Steve face, neck and chest, "That's it relax"
"'M so ttired Danno….."
"Close your eyes and sleep, I'm right here"
"Tiirr…rred"
"Sssshhhhhh relax Steve" He watched as Steve's eyes shut, and he ran his fingers gently across his bruised cheeks. Once Danny was certain he was sleeping he pulled the covers up over him and then pulling a chair up to the bedside he took his cellphone from his pocket and dialed Catherine.

"Danny"
Danny spoke quietly, "Yeah, I'm with him…he's sleeping. What did he tell you?"
"Nothing. That he loves me…that he's been unfair to me. He's asking me to forgive him…..forgive him for what Danny?"
"Okay sweetheart, calm down and I'll tell you everything"
He told her everything. Of Steve going to Washington State alone to save Matty, of him faking his death and of the horrible beatings and drugs he was subjected to. He told of finding Steve at Hanauma Bay and he told her of the pain he had endured and that he still faced.

"Oh my God Danny. I'll check into getting an emergency leave and I'll get home as quickly as possible"
"I know he'll like that"
"Danny, what is asking forgiveness for?"
Danny paused briefly before asking, "Has he ever mentioned Emily or Chad to you?"
"No, who are they?"
He told her everything Steve had shared with him, ending with "He's been tormented by their deaths and his break-up with Emily. He feels he's been unfair to you because he loves you very much Catherine"

"And I love him, with all my heart Danny"
"I'm so happy to hear you say that. He needs you Cath"
"I'll let you know as soon as my leave is arranged. Please take care of him"
"I will….good night"

After hanging up, he shut off the bedside lamp and leaning back in the chair, he too fell asleep.

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Danny woke to the sunlight coming through the open bedroom window. Looking at his phone he was pleasantly surprised to see it was almost eleven o'clock. He was covered with a blanket but he didn't remember grabbing one last night. He figured the Nurse must have been in the room this morning to check on her patient and covered him at that time. Steve was sleeping soundly and placing a hand on his forehead he was glad to find him cool. After a quick bathroom stop he headed downstairs, finding Lilianna sitting on the couch reading and sipping on coffee.

"Good morning Danny. Is our patient still sleeping?"
"Yes, and peacefully. You drew the shift today?"
"Yes, Lisa checked on him earlier and Doctor Kam and myself have both been up as well"
"And I slept through all that, I'm sorry"

She grinned at him, "Don't be. You needed the sleep. Doctor Kam is going to call you around noon but we believe Steve has now crashed. In this phase, he'll sleep a lot for the next few days"

"The Doctor explained that to me. How many days do you think this will last?"
"It could be one, but I've seen it last up to four days"
"What about his meds and eating?"
"He'll wake periodically to use the bathroom and we'll take care of the essential things at those times. Did he sleep through the night"
"He had a rough one. He fell asleep about three o'clock, but as far as I know he's slept good since then. Can you keep an eye on him so I can shower?"
"Of course. I'm here to watch him, you've been doing our job you know?"
"Yes, I know. Sorry about that"
"There's nothing to apologize for. He's very lucky to have such a devoted friend"
"He'd do the same for me. In fact, he's spent many nights at my side when I've been down. He's a great man"
"So are you Mr. Williams"

Danny thanked her again and headed upstairs. He was starving but even more than food, he needed a nice hot shower right now.

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The next two days were very quiet as Steve slept almost constantly. His pains were less severe, so much so, that Danny was feeling relieved enough to leave him in Chin and Kono's care while he spent a full Saturday afternoon with Rachel and the kids. After talking with Rachel they both sat down with Gracie and let her know that they would be staying in Hawaii and that he would be staying with 5-0. The little girl was so relieved and more anxious than ever to see her Uncle Steve. Danny explained that once he was fully rested she could come for a visit, and knowing that it would only be a couple of more days seemed to satisfy the youngster.

On Sunday, Steve was showing a bit more energy and his spirits really perked up when Catherine arrived in Hawaii on a two week leave.
He was on the patio enjoying the sunshine when she stepped from the kitchen smiling broadly, "Hey Sailor"
He stood stiffly from his chair, smiling from ear to ear as he embraced his love saying softly, "I'm so happy to see you"
Parting, she gently touched his bruised face and kissed him tenderly, "I love you Steve"
"I love you honey. I'm so sorry for everything"
"Please baby…you have nothing to be sorry for. I'm here and I always will be"
The others left them alone to talk and Steve finally shared with her his past with Emily and of his friendship with Chad and although many tears were shed it was cleansing for Steve. They talked about his recovery and of his battle with the addiction.

"Honey, are you certain you want to do this alone? There are wonderful facilities that can help you through this"
He smirked, "Have you been talking to Daniel or what?"
"What?"
He chuckled, "I'm kidding Cath, but I'm not alone in this. Danny's been with me every minute and Kono and Chin are going out of their way to help. Now I've got you", He smiled sweetly, "I'm not alone"

She kissed his bandaged hand, "You've ALWAYS had me baby and you ALWAYS will. Please don't ever forget that"
"I won't"

**** MORE TO COME SHORTLY ****