The entire ride to the restraint Kayla was subtly trying to get Steve to tell her where they were going, but even though she was very skilled, her attempts fell short.
"You can try all you want, but I'm not going to spill!"
She sighed. "Most of the time my awesome legal skills pay off."
"Most of the time you're not using them against someone equally as crafty."
"Equally as crafty, huh?"
He shook his head at amusement as he pulled into the parking lot and parked the car. "Here."
Kayla looked up at the little bar and grill they had pulled up in front of. "Oh, you're good."
Chuckling at her statement, he got out of the truck and ran around to the other side opening the door for her. "You have no idea how good I can get."
Taking his hand, she hopped out of the truck and headed toward the restraint, Steve following behind her with his hand on her back the entire time.
After getting seated and ordering their drinks, Kayla leaned back.
"So, how long have you worked with my brother?"
"Uh, about a year, year and a half."
"Huh, it's just he never talks about you. I think he's mentioned you once or twice, but whenever I asked who Steve was, he'd just say 'nobody'."
"Nobody, I see."
She chuckled, "I didn't mean it like that. I'm a pro at getting my brother into trouble."
"I think it's your job as a little sister. But he's never really mentioned you before either. He's talked about his sisters before, but that's it. Met your brother Matt though."
Her face dropped a bit when he mentioned Matt. "Well now you're getting through more of the family. But I'm definitely going to ask him why he's not bragging about me to everyone." She chuckled.
Steve didn't fail to notice the change in her when he mentioned her brother, but decided to leave it alone for the time being. Their drinks got their and Kayla took a nice sip of hers.
"Well, you know where I'm from and what I do, but other than the fact you're the infamous partner to my lovely cop of a brother, I know nothing."
"True. Well, unlike your lovely brother I'm not a cop per say. I'm a Navy Seal."
A smirk started to spread across Kayla's face, and it did not go unnoticed.
"What's that smirk for?"
"I'm going to have to see you in that uniform sometime, you know, just for validity and all."
He returned her smirk. "Oh really? Do you make all men in uniform prove their validity?"
"I usually don't go for men in uniform, so you'll be the lucky first."
"I feel honored."
She chuckled. "So where are you from sailor?"
"Here actually, grew up on the island."
"I'm jealous, it's gorgeous here."
Putting down his beer, he looked at her with a slight smile. "Maybe you'll decide to stay for a while."
She blushed a little returning his smile. "You never know, something might persuade me to stay."

They spent the rest of the night eating and chatting, joking around and getting to know each other when Steve suggested they leave. Kayla looked a little sad at the thought of their evening ending because she was having such a great time with Steve. He saw the hint of sadness and grabbed her hand. "What do you say to a drink at my place?"
The smile returned to her face and she squeezed his hand a bit. "That sounds fantastic."
Pulling up to Steve's house, Kayla looked over at him in awe. "This is your house?"
He chuckled at her wide eyes and fallen jaw. "Yep. It was my parents actually, but it's mine now."
"It's gorgeous. I'm excited to see the inside."
He chuckled again and got out opening her door again and bringing her inside.
"Holy cow, this place is huge! And you live here all by yourself?"
"Yeah, I'm here by myself." He headed towards the kitchen, and she followed him in.
"Doesn't it get lonely?"
"I spend most of my time at work, so I don't really notice."
"Work-a-holic, huh?" she walked over to him at the fridge, moving closer to him, "Might have to convince you to spend some more time here."
He turned from the fridge handing her a beer. "I'm sure you could be quite persuasive."
She smirked up at him. "I have my ways."
He grabbed her hand, leading her out to the deck. "Come on, there's more."
"Good Lord, there's MORE to this gigantor house?"
He opened the back door and led her onto the deck looking over the beach.
"Oh my God. Are you freaking kidding me? I'm moving in here." She dropped Steve's hand heading out to the sand walking out to the water. Steve followed her down, standing behind her.
"So I'm guessing you like it here?"
"Are you kidding me? Like is an understatement. This place could eat Danny's apartment alive."
"Well you might have to stay here some time."
She smiled lightly to herself as he placed his hands on her hips turning her to face him. When she was facing him, she looked up at him.
"I definitely think we could arrange that."
Hands still on her hips, Steve leaned down to kiss her. Kayla responded, putting her hands on his neck pulling him a closer. When things started getting heated, Kayla felt her phone vibrating in her pocket and pulled away when she thought it could possibly be Danny wondering where she is.
"What time is it?"
Steve looked at her a bit confused and checked his watch, "Uhm, it's about 11:30."
She put her hand on her forehead and pulled out her phone checking the message. "Shit. It's Danny."
The confused look left Steve's face and was replaced by a look of realization. "Danny, right. What time did you tell him you were coming back?"
"I didn't, and that's why he texted me. He's worried."
Leaning down and giving her another kiss, he grabbed her hand. "Come on, I'll drive you home."

Parking in the same spot he did when he picked Kayla up, Steve parked his truck. Kayla hopped out of the truck quickly, meeting Steve at the back.
"I had a great night. Maybe we could do it again sometime? Without the brotherly interruption?"
He chuckled and kissed her again, both of them getting caught up in it before he pulled away this time. "Definitely, we'll think up some sort of lie to tell Danny."
"Remember who you're talking to. I almost turned lying to Danny about dates a profession. I feel bad for future teenage Gracey."
Both of them chuckled and shared one more kiss. "I'll follow you up to the bush, just to make sure you get to the door okay."
They made their way to the bush and before Kayla went around it heading up the walkway to Danny's she turned to Steve. "Thanks again. I'll call you."
"I'll be waiting."
She stood on her toes to give him one last quick kiss before turning and jogging up the walkway to Danny's.
When she opened the door, she came face to face with Danny. "Were you planning on coming home tonight? Or were you just going to let me think you'd been raped and murdered?"
She rolled her eyes at her brother tossing her purse on the couch and taking off her shoes. "I told you Daniel, I was out with a friend! A friend who would not rape and murder me." She patted him on the chest, "I know you're my big brother, but you need to learn to trust me a little. I am 23 years old now."
He pulled her in for a hug, kissing the side of her head. "You're always going to be my baby sister, no matter how old you are."
"I know, just try not to send out the search parties and coast guard whenever I go out for the night?"
"I make you no promises."
She shook her head at him and kissed his cheek before heading off to her room to spend the rest of the night thinking about how wonderful Hawaii just became.