Doctor Kam answered immediately, "Danny, how is our patient doing?"
"Doc there have been some complications" Without telling the Doctor specifically where they were, Danny told him what had happened.
Catherine watched him intently as he didn't say much, he simply listened before responding, "Okay Doc, thank you….. I will"

Cath looked at Danny as he ran a hand through his hair. She asked quietly, "What did he say?"
"Well of course he wants us to have him checked over"
"Danny, we have to"
"Cath, we can't! Not yet…we don't know who we can trust. We know we have at least one corrupt cop and we're being hunted"
"But Danny…" Tears were slipping down her cheeks.
"Honey, listen to me. Let me tell you what the Doctor said and what we need to do" Catherine nodded as he continued, "Steve probably has a concussion. With his other medical issues and then the head wound and blood loss, the seizure is not uncommon. The Doctor says we need to keep him hydrated and rested. As long as he is coherent he should be fine. God Cath, I should never have let him come here. He was too weak to be traveling….I'm so sorry….this is all my fault"

Cath stated firmly, "Danny Williams you listen to ME now. This is not your fault, none of this is your fault. Steve has no regrets about having helped Matt. He told me he would do the same thing again. HE feels guilty Danny….he's torn up that Matt is dead and that you are suffering. He feels he didn't do ENOUGH to protect him" Tears were falling from both their eyes as she continued, "Do you really think you could have kept him from coming here, from being at your side and from finding who did this? He wants to take care of you…he loves you. He seems coherent but I need you to promise me something. If he has another seizure, one more, we need to get him to a hospital immediately...…promise me that"

Danny emotionally choked out the words, "I promise…I've got to get some air….I'll be right outside. Holler if you need me"
"I will"
Danny walked out into the dark night, shivering slightly as the cool air hit his dampened cheeks. He leaned up against the large window of the room with it's drapes drawn and slowly he slid down to the ground. He pulled his knees up his chest and burying his head into his arms he sobbed. His shoulders heaved as he cried uncontrollably. His head throbbed. He cried for Matty, ashamed that his brother hadn't even crossed his mind the last hour. He cried for Steve, ashamed that he would even THINK about not taking that man to the hospital in his condition. He was endangering Steve's life by not having him checked over and he couldn't take that chance. He had to get Steve medical help.

Chin and Kono were nearing the Motel when they spotted Danny sitting on the ground under the window, his head bowed. They both took off running across the vacant lot towards him. Danny looked up as they neared. His eyes were red and puffy from crying.
Chin asked nervously, "Danny…..is everything okay?"
"No….no"
Kono cried out, "Oh no Steve" Chin grabbed her around the waist pulling her back as she lunged for the door.
Danny quickly stood, "Kono calm down, he's sleeping….he's sleeping"
Kono relaxed in her cousin's grasp as Chin asked, "What happened?"
Danny told them of the seizure and of his call to Doctor Kam.
Kono's voice shook, "We have to call an ambulance. We have to get him to the hospital NOW"
Danny shook his head, "Yes, yes I agree"
Chin held out his hands, "Wait, think about this guys. We don't know who we can trust yet. The Doctor said to watch him close and keep fluids in him. He needs sleep. It's been a hell of a long day, we're all tired and not thinking clearly. Let's eat, clean up and get some sleep and I think that first thing in the morning we should call Governor Denning to have him get us in touch with someone he trusts"

Danny responded, "Okay, but I promised Catherine if he has another seizure or doesn't seem coherent we're calling an ambulance. We'll be able to protect him. I've lost Matty today…there's no way in hell I'm going to lose Steve"
Chin reached out and grabbed Danny's forearm, "We're not going to lose him Danny"
The three detectives turned and made their way back into the Motel room.

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Kono's eyes instantly fell on Steve who was sleeping soundly on the far bed. Cath put a finger to her lips, motioning them to remain quiet. He was very pale, the pallor of his skin nearly matching the white of the bandaging covering his head wound. He appeared to be breathing steadily. She also noted the swelling and fresh bruising on his left shoulder. His face and hands were speckled with small cuts and new bruises caused by the car crash. Danny and Chin were also cut and bruised. They were lucky, very lucky that none of them had been killed.

After they all washed up they sat eating their sandwiches and drinking soda's. Turkey sandwiches never tasted so good. Once done, Kono went to take a shower and as Catherine and Steve slept, Chin and Danny looked through the notebook.

They looked at the scribbled notes, "20,000 each/per target; McGarrett, trained SEAL; number one target is Matthew Williams; but one scribble jumped out at both of them, 'Dern'

"Danny look at this, 'Dern'…..that could be the cop's name?"
"Yeah maybe. There's not a whole lot here"
Chin replied, "Maybe not, but it confirms a few things. You and Steve are definitely targets and….it appears they were the ones who killed Matt"

"Yeah, but the third guy is still out there"
"And he's injured Danny. Now with the identities of these two, we can find him"
"We WILL find him Chin…..we WILL"
Kono joined them and they told her what they had found. Searching her computer data base for the names of local law enforcement personnel she found him almost immediately. "Here he is guys, Michael Dern. He's a Sergeant with the Stearns County PD. He's been a cop for eighteen years"

Chin asked, "An eighteen year veteran? Why would he do this?"
They all turned their heads towards the voice from the bed, "Money"
Danny responded, "Hey Steven, how long have you been awake?"
"A while partner"
"So what do you think Steve?"
"Eighteen years and still a Sergeant? He probably feels he's been screwed over for years on promotions"
Chin added, "So he was looking for a big payday?"
"That would be my guess"

Catherine was still sleeping, her head lying on his right shoulder. Kono asked, "How do you feel Steve?"
"Okay. I'm just tired. What else have you found out?"
As Danny filled Steve in on what they knew, Kono smiled softly. He looked weak but he was definitely coherent.
When Danny was done, Kono added "Steve, you should try to eat your sandwich"
"No…I'm not hungry"
Danny stood and grabbing Steve's sandwich and a bottle of water he moved to him. "You don't have a choice babe. You're weak and tired because of the blood you've lost. You have to eat something"

"I don't think my stomach can handle anything Danny"
"You need to try buddy. At least eat the meat and cheese"
"I suppose you're not going to let me sleep until I do?"
"You got that right"
"I know you too well"
Cath woke as Steve kissed her forehead, talking softly "Baby can you wake up?"
She answered groggily, "Hmmmmm, what?"
Danny spoke, "Catherine, our patient is going to try to eat now"
Catherine sat up, "Huh? Oh good, that's good" she looked at Steve, "So you're feeling better sailor? You're ready to eat?"

"I'm not ready to eat, but Doctor Danno here won't let me sleep until I do"
"He's so tough on you, my poor baby"
Danny rolled his eyes, "Well this 'poor baby' needs a little tough love here…and a sandwich!"
They all chuckled and handing Catherine the food and water, Danny helped pull Steve into a sitting position.
Steve cooperated and following Doctor Danno's orders he ate most of the meat and cheese and even a little bit of the bread, discovering he actually was pretty hungry after all.

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While Steve ate, Danny and Chin took turns showering. Kono continued to research the backgrounds of the two shooters on the computer.
As the men exited the bathroom Kono would take a break and tend to their wounds.

When Steve was done eating Danny said, "Good job partner. Do you want to use the head before you go to sleep?"
"Yeah" As Danny moved towards the bed Steve waved him away, "I can do this alone Danny"
"Steve…don't…."
Before Danny could say anything else or reach him Steve threw the covers off him seemingly oblivious to the fact that he was naked.
Kono called out in a surprised voice, "Whoa boss" as Danny and Chin chuckled.
Catherine pulled up the blanket stating, "Now that you've given everyone a show, why don't you slow down and let me get you some boxers"
Steve ran a hand over his now blushing face, "Sorry Kono"
She smiled softly, "No problem boss"
As Catherine went to Steve's bag, Danny moved to the bedside "Now don't be pig-headed. You're weak and tired and you've been dizzy so let me help you okay?"

"Yes Danno" He took hold of Danny's hand and sat on the edge of the bed (blankets on!) until Catherine returned. Kono turned her head as Steve slipped on his boxers and then with Danny's help he stood.
Danny held his arm tightly, "You dizzy?"
Steve's head was bowed and he said, "Yeah"
"Just stand still until it passes, we're in no hurry"
"Yeah okay"
Catherine sat on her knees on the bed and gently rubbed Steve's neck and back until he was ready to go.

Danny stood at the door and waited for him to finish. Steve brushed him off as he exited the bathroom, "I'm good Danno, thanks"
Once Steve was back in bed Danny clapped his hands together, "There! Now you can go to sleep"
"Not yet D', I should call the Governor first"
"Why don't you do that in the morning. Let us finish our research here first"
"Yeah, yeah…good idea" Steve's eyes were closed and he was pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Hey how does your head feel?"
"I've got a headache"
Kono stated, "I bought some Tylenol at the pharmacy"
Catherine grabbed three tablets and after Steve took them and drank a good amount of water, he nestled his head back onto the pillow and in moments he was asleep.

It was almost one in the morning and they decided they all needed sleep to be ready for tomorrow. Danny took some Tylenol as well and grabbing extra blankets and pillows from the closet, he curled up on the couch with Chin and Kono taking the other bed. Within fifteen minutes they all were overcome with exhaustion and sleeping soundly.

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