Hey, hey everybody new chapter again from my imagination, now our couple is going to the New Jersey to see Danny's parents! Our Super SEAL is only slight nervous (or more)
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Chapter 20
Steve and Danny had finished packing their luggage to go to New Jersey for the New Year and then headed to Honolulu's airport, unfortunately that they would be just the two of us because Grace couldn't come, her mother had prevented her but thanks to the Christmas present her two dads had offered to her (a touchpad) she could still arrived to join them and see members of her paternal family. Danny was a little disappointed to not have his daughter to visit his family and he and Rachel once more had a fight because of that to what Steve watched them doing, helplessly as he knew that if he said something he would not be very polite to the ex-wife of his fiancé. About that, the blonde had also informed his ex-wife that he was going to marry the ex-Navy SEAL, he surely thought Rachel would be a little angry, but he never had thought she would fit into a rage:
R- You're kidding me right?! You're getting married?! she'd said
D Yes I perfectly have the right to rebuild my life, you didn't embarrassed yourself from your side so I don't see why I will not have the right to remarry myself too!
The argument continued for a long time but fortunately Steve nevertheless arrived to shut Rachel's mouth saying that no matter what she will do they will get married and the two soon to be married left the house not without Danny slams the door leaving Rachel fuming with rage, first of all her ex-husband had found someone who loved him, second of all they will have a child together and now he announced that he was going to marry this man? She couldn't bear anymore to see that Danny was so happy, it's made her sick and she wanted him to suffer for that, not because she still loved Danny, no simply because she knew that now the blond one was no longer under her control and he will no longer willing to do what she decided and she promised herself to hurt Danny and Steve at the same time for that.
But Danny's anger had subsided now because he was heading to the airport to catch a flight that would take him to the place where he grew up and missed so much sometimes and it was thanks to Steve and he was really grateful to his fiancé for this attention, attention that earned the brown one a wonderful night elsewhere and also that it would earned a wonderful gift because Danny wanted to offer something special to Steve for thanked him because he felt like he didn't give enough things to Steve, he felt like he was maintained and he absolutely wanted to give him a proper gift (more proper than a dictionary).
Finally arrived at the airport the two lovers took their flight and settled in their seats, the blond one was very excited to see all his family and the New Jersey in particular, for the brown one even though he was also eager to meet Danny's family he could not help himself but feeling the stress coming up in him, he was afraid that the detective's parents would not like him or find him good enough for their son or simply by the fact they don't approve that Danny wants to marry him because he was a man, and then in addition they should also tell them that Danny was pregnant and explain how and why it was possible. All these questions, these reasoning were running through Steve's head and he couldn't keep them quiet, it was driving him crazy and Danny clearly saw that his fiancé was overthinking so he asked:
D-Hey, you okay?
S-Yeah, yeah I'm fine
D- Oh no you're not Steve I know you, don't even try to lie to me and in addition you have your aneurysm face and your thinking face so tell me everything
S-I'm serious Danno I'm fine, it's just that I'm a little bit nervous
D-Nervous? But why?
S-Because I'm going to meet your parents and I'm afraid they don't like me, you know this is the first time I meet the parents of someone I'm in a relationship with and because of that I'm worrying because I feel not being up to their expectations
Danny put his hands on Steve's face and said:
D-Don't worry ok, all will be fine, my family will love you, I'm sure of it
S-If you say so
D-Yes I said it and I think it, you know very well that I'm always right
S-That's what you think
Danny glared at his lover's and told him to stop worrying and he laid his head on the ex-Navy SEAL's shoulder and it subsided him gradually, Danny had that power on Steve, the fact that he feels him on his skin totally calm him and so they began their journey to New Jersey.
After a few hours of plane, Danny still had his head on Steve's shoulder and he also had his eyes closed but the brown one on the other hand was still thinking he couldn't calm himself down and a question burned his lips so he asked his fiancé:
S-Do you think they will be ok with this?
Danny got up a little and opened his eyes, he looked at Steve stunned:
D-What?
S-Your parents, do you think they will be ok with our relationship?
Danny seemed to reflect for a moment and stated with a smile:
D Yes I think they will be ok about our relationship
S-You're sure they will not be...
Danny put a hand on Steve's mouth and said:
D-I'll tell you a secret, my parents had always more or less knew the fact that I was bi and they are very open-minded people and as soon as I met you and began to talked to my family about the psychopath who was my partner, my sisters hadn't ceased to tease me because they told me that the way in which I was talking about you they had reached the conclusion that I felt something for you, way before I get aware of these feelings so stop messing your head about it ok?
S-OK
D-Thank you because I can hear you thinking as it's so strong
Steve laughed and asked another question:
S-I have the right to ask another question?
D-What did I said Steven? All is going to...
S-No, I wanted to ask you, what do they look like, your parents?
D- Well my father is quite small, brown hair and...
S-As small as you Babe?
Danny hit Steve in the arm and said:
D-No you goof and you have to know that I'm taller than him and my mother is of normal size, light brown hair with blue eyes, I got that from her
S-Okay
D-And for the rest you'll find out, but get ready for something because my mother will tell you stories of me when I was younger
S-Hum I would learn more things about you then
D-Yes and not just good things elsewhere
S-Don't care, I want to know everything about the man I love you because you know every little things about me
Steve approached the blonde's face to kiss it and then they ended their journey to finally arrive at their destination.
Arriving at the airport in Newark, Steve realized that Danny was indeed asleep, he shook slightly whispering:
S-Hey Danno, we got to go it's time to wake up Sleeping Beauty
Danny woke up and said:
D-Sleeping Beauty? You have not found something more cliché?
S-No, because you're my sleeping beauty
D-Sorry Babe but you got nothing of a prince charming
S- Hey I'm charming!
D-What an oversized ego Steven, beside I already knew it
The brown kissed his fiancé and both came out of the plane, went to get their luggage and went also to rent a car for their stay, the Camaro having remained quietly in the garage of their home, they rented a Mustang just like the one that Danny had before and when Steve wanted to drive Danny said:
D-Oh no Babe I'm the one who drive this time!
S-What?
D-You don't know where to go although me I do, so give me the keys and I'll drive
S-Oh but Danno I always drive, you just have to show me the way and I would drive up there that should not be so complicated!
D-No Steve I'm the one who drive, end of discussion so give me that fucking keys we are wasting time here! Unless you want that we continue our fight but I think my hormones will take over and you know very well how I am when they take over!
Steve actually knew what he meant, indeed he knew that an angry Danno is hard to support but a pregnant angry Danno plus hormones it was totally the ''everybody hide yourselves!''plan so he had to give up and let the blond one drive. Along the way he looked around and imbibed himself of the New Jersey and when they had arrived at Danny's parents home, Steve couldn't help himself but to detail the area in which they lived, it was so different from Hawaii (even if it was not that hard) there was houses all were next to each other with an American flag at the entrance of each house. Danny took a deep breath, he was finally returned to his native district and even if he was used to live in Hawaii he still would feel joy when he came back here, the two lovers went towards the house of the blond one's parents and before ringing Danny took Steve's hand and said:
D-Are you ready for the surprise effect and to meet my crazy family?
S-Yes I'm ready babe but you know my family is not that bad in the kind of crazy family
Danny laughed and then rang, they heard footsteps and someone came to open the door, it was Danny's mother:
M-Daniel! What a surprise to see you honey!
D-Hello Ma, I wanted to surprise you
M-Well this is successful, I missed you so much you know
Danny's mother noticed Steve and asked her son:
M-Well, well who is this handsome young man next to you?
D-This is Commander Steve McGarrett Ma, he is my partner
M-So that's you Steve? Danny told me so much about you
S-I am glad to meet you Mrs. Williams
M-Oh please call me Madeleine
S-Ok
Madeleine threw her arms to welcome Steve and said:
M-Well don't just sit there in the doorstep come in!
Steve and Danny then went into the house, Danny said to his mother:
D-Where is Dad?
M-Oh, he's in the kitchen wait I'll call him, Marty come here!
Marty then came and fell on his son, he said with a smile:
Mar-Hey Daniel, it's been a while son, what brings you here?
D-I came to pass the New Year here
Mar-Oh, good
Marty then notice Steve's presence:
Mar- So, you don't present us to your guest?
D-Oh, uh Dad this is Commander Steve McGarrett my partner, Steve this my father Marty Williams
Steve and Marty shook their hands and Danny's father added:
Mar-It's you the psychopath, ninja SEAL who kidnapped my son?
S-Er, somehow
Mar-I'm kidding, I'm just repeating what Danny told us but it make me happy to meet you at least now I can put a face to a person
S- Me too Sir, I am very honored to meet you
Mar-Oh call me Marty, Sir it makes me feel even older
S-Okay, Marty
M-Well, well now that the introductions are made, you should get your stuff from the car
D-Yes we better
Steve and Danny went to grab their bags and Danny asked:
D-So how do you find them?
S-They look so nice
D-They are, I can assure you
S-We have so many things to tell them
D Yes I know and I think they will not believe that I'm pregnant
Madeleine looked at the two men take their bags and noticed their little touch of hand and small caresses, she knew that if Danny had come here with Steve it was not for nothing, they certainly had something to tell them. She felt that her son felt something for his partner saw the way he talked about him and now there was no doubt about their relationship, when they came back with their bags Madeleine said:
M-Well then you can take your old room Daniel because we have a double bed so that you can sleep together
Danny looked at his mother and father with wide eyes before her mother says:
M-Oh come on Daniel don't look at me like that I know very well that you are together it shows and anyway I felt it, you would not have come with him if you weren't together so it doesn't bother us, go put your stuff we'll wait for you in the living room
Danny's parents returned to the living room while Steve and Danny put their stuff in the former room of the blond one, when they had finished they went into the living room and Danny asked:
D-Where is the rest of the gang?
M-They come tonight
D-Oh, okay, it surprised me not to see them here for once
M-Hmm, well then how long have you been together?
D-Two months
M-Ok and all is good between you two?
S-Yes we are very happy
M-Well I'm glad my baby has finally found love since that bitch has put him lower than earth!
D-Ma! Please
M-What? She may be had given me my first grandchild but the fact remains that this woman is bad and I also guess she prevented Grace from coming here right?
Danny didn't answer and his mother knew she was right, Marty replied:
Mar-Steve, I hope you treat my son well and take care of him well too
S-Yes, with my life
Mar-That's good, that's all I wanted to hear
Danny's parents continued to ask many questions to Steve and Danny and the brown one felt like he was passing an examination (now he knew how the witnesses felt when he interrogated them) and Madeleine began to tell Steve some stories about Danny when he was younger and showed him pictures of him as a teenager and the least we can say is that his style had changed over the years because he had a hip-hop look with too long t-shirts, sneakers and a cap far from the usual shirt and tie (although the tie was gone and fortunately from what Steve said) then Danny proposed to Steve to show him a little the place he knew so well what the brown one gladly accepted.
In the evening, the whole family would be present and Steve was even more nervous, of course Danny's parents knew for them but now he had to get acquainted with the siblings of his fiancé (even if Matt wasn't here of course) and he really hoped to be up for it. Very quickly all Danny's family came and filled the house. At the sight of their big brother, Danny's sisters threw themselves into his arms:
E-Danny! It's so good to see you!
Madi- Yes it was long time since we haven't see you!
Sa-You have not changed big bro!
D-Thank you I'm glad to see you too girls, let me introduce you to someone, my partner Commander Steve McGarrett, Steve here are my sisters Elizabeth, Madison and Sally
Steve walked up to them and smiled, Elizabeth was the first to say:
E-Well, well he is even sexier in real life than on the pictures, I'm Elizabeth and this is my husband Jim and my son Eric
Steve shook Jim's hand and the teenager's hand too then it was the turn of Madison:
Madi-Finally we meet you Steve, I'm Madison and here is my husband Charles and our two children Zac and Jake
Steve shook Charles hand and said hello to the two children and finally Sally said:
Sa- Nice to meet you Steve, I'm Sally and that's my husband Edward
Now that Steve had met everyone he felt a little better then Elizabeth said to her brother:
E-So that's it, you are finally together?
D-No, it's not true you will not get started with it too!
Madi-Well we knew about it the day you started talking about him with a smug smile and then Mom called all of us to tell the good news
Sa-Unfortunately you're not good to hide your feelings to us your sisters
Everyone laughed of good heart and everyone then went around the table to enjoy a meal concocted by Madeleine and the least we can say is that indeed Danny was right when he said that Steve was a true cordon bleu, Steve felt good next to Danny and surrounded by a family that seemed to be very loving and warm then Eric, Danny's nephew asked Steve a question:
Er It's true that you're from Hawaii?
S-Yes indeed
Er, I've never seen the island, but my buddies told me that it was not bad, it'll bother you if I came with you?
Danny dropped his fork and said:
D-Ok, but you'd better keep yourself and be a good boy and not do anything stupid ok?
Er-Ok thank you Uncle Danny
Steve whispered to Danny:
S-Why you look so panicked that your nephew comes with us?
D-Because he is a walking disaster, that's why
S-Oh
D-Yes indeed you're right
The dinner went well, everyone tried to connect with Steve and the brown one and was very happy that everything goes well, when we got to dessert Danny whispered to Steve it was time to announce the good news then he got up:
D-So everyone a little attention please, I have something to tell you
All members of Danny's family looked at them carefully so the blond threw himself, he took Steve's hand and said:
D-Well Steve and I, are gonna get married soon
Danny's sisters were ecstatic that their big brother gets married and they also hoped that this time Danny would not suffer, but because of the way Steve looked like to love him they were sure that this will not happen, Danny's parents were also happy but as was a good mother, Madeleine asked:
M You two are very sure of having enough thought about that? Because it is very important as a decision and more Daniel, Steve is in the Navy and may be called at any time...
D-Ma, we have enough talking about that and yes are 100% sure so don't worry
Madeleine looked at her son with a big smile and said:
M-So I don't see any problem, you have my blessing
Mar-Yes son we are happy for you
D-Thank you both
Danny's sisters also said something:
E-Hopefully this time it's the good one Danny
Madi- Yes we love to see you like this, so happy and not miserable and sad as when that bitch left you
Steve noticed that all members of Danny's family seemed to hate Rachel as much as he hated her:
Sa-True and Steve be careful, you have Danny's heart in your hands don't break it he is enough fragile like that
S-It's not my intention, I love Danny too much to hurt him
E-Good but if you break his heart we'll break your teeth
S-Understood
D-Ok but wait that's not all we have another announcement to make, but this one may upset you
E-Oh Danny c'mon you can tell us everything
D-Well, I'll explain it to you, three months ago there this goof next to me who made me eat a recipe from his family except that he didn't remember that in this dish there was a fertile cereal that could both make men and women get pregnant, when I said I hated Hawaii it was not for nothing and with my legendary luck I fell… pregnant
Everyone was gaped them mouth wide open to learn it but they didn't look at the two lovers with eyes filled with disgust as Danny expected, not they all seemed fascinated by it and Madison added:
Madi-Well, you who always wanted to be close to your sisters you will discover what we've been through and particularly the childbirth
Elizabeth continued:
E-Yes she's right and you know what it is, a boy? A girl? Or Twins?
Steve replied:
S-It's a Girl
Madeleine had tears in his eyes, another grandchild was the happiness she took Danny in her arms and his sisters wanted to touch his stomach to see if they felt the baby moving while the blond one's brothers-in-laws congratulated Steve, what a night decidedly eventful!
Then the countdown to the new year finally arrived and when the new year there was Steve kissed Danny and everyone give one another a hug then Danny got a call on his touchpad of Grace and the little girl wished a happy new year to every member of her paternal family and especially to her father, her stepfather and her grandparents and when she had finished her call she told her father she loved him he replied of course by ''Danno loves you too Grace'' and hung up.
When everyone had gone to quite late, Steve and Danny stayed to help Madeleine to tidy up and clear the table to what the Danny's mother said:
M-No leave it, I'll do it you two go to sleep you need it and especially you Daniel because you're pregnant
D-Okay, good night Ma
M-Good night honey
The two lovers then went into Danny's old room with the heart lighter by the revelations they made the blond one said nothing, and Steve asked:
S-Hey baby you ok?
D Yes, I would have never thought they will be ok with the fact that I'm pregnant I would have thought they would be disgusted by me or other
Steve circled his arms around his waist and Danny says:
S-Your parents are great, I especially like your mom
D-Oh, she's a riot my mother, a real tornado
S- Just like you honey and your sisters and their husbands are adorable too
D-Yeah, when I told you that you were worried for anything you saw that my family loves you very much
S-I love them too and it changes me to see such a close-knit and loving family, I have not had it myself and I rarely spent New Year like this
D-I'm sorry Babe
S-No, it's fine don't worry plus now with my mother it's ok
D-Yeah I noticed
Steve chuckled and Danny asked:
D-Why are you laughing? I'm sure this is a bad sign, it is always a bad sign when you laugh!
S-You're so paranoid! No, I was just going to ask you, who is the oldest one between you and your sisters?
D- It's me after it's Elizabeth who is two years younger than me, Matt, who is three years younger, Madison who is five years younger and Sally who is seven years younger
S- Elizabeth is young to already have a teenager
D-She had Eric very early that's the reason
S-Oh ok
Danny yawned and said:
D-Okay so we better go to bed, it was a big day today and I need a rest anyway there is no way we do something in my old room and under my parents' room!
Steve kissed his fiancé in the neck and said:
S-Not like you had done nothing in this room
D- No I didn't you animal so get off me!
S-OK
Both then went to bed and Steve snuggled against Danny, a hand around his waist and a leg rolled to his right leg, Danny laughed and said:
D-You're really worse than an octopus you know!
Steve said nothing, he was already asleep.
When the brown one woke up, he was still stuck to Danny he then looked at the time and decided it was time to get up, so he went out and fell on Madeleine fussing in the kitchen, she smiled at his sight:
M-Oh Steve, you're from the morning
S-As always, the habits of the Navy
M-I imagine, come sit down I prepared breakfast
The ex-Navy SEAL did and ate with a good heart what Madeleine had prepared and Danny's mother said with a smile:
M-You must know that I'm absolutely not against the fact you marry my son on the other hand I'm glad that my first baby found the love he so sought after Rachel had left him but precisely because of that he is extremely fragile and I really hope he will not suffer because I think that if he will not make it this time so take good care of my Daniel Steve, this is all I ask from you nothing more
S-I want you to know that I would never make Danny suffer like Rachel did because unlike her I know very well who he is and the work he does because I do the same and I love him more than anything it was him who gave me hope and the joy of living because before he knew me I was a cold bitter man and I barricaded my heart to avoid suffering but then your son arrived in my life and break all these barriers and settled in my heart and I also love Grace who I consider as my daughter, for me they are the most two important people to me with of course the baby Danny and I are going to have and I will give my life to protect them
Madeleine saw that her future son-in-law was not lying and said:
M-That's all I wanted to hear my dear
Steve smiled and he heard footsteps coming towards the kitchen, it was none other than Danny with his hair in every way, God what Steve could love it when his lover had his bedhead:
M-Morning honey
D- Hello Ma
He approached Steve and kissed him, they were maybe in his parents' house, but he was not going to change their morning habits, their kiss in the morning was for Danny a good way to start the day well and it was out of question that he changes it! He then saw the cup of coffee next to the brown one and tried to steal his lover's mug but he failed:
S-Oh no I see you coming no coffee for you, it's not good for our baby
D-With all the caffeine in my body she will probably need it as much as me!
S-I said no stubborn!
Danny's mother watched the two lovers quarreled and asked them:
M-Tell me you two, you're sure you're not already married saw how you argue?
The two men laughed and Madeleine asked them:
M-So what are you gonna do today?
D-I intend to take Steve see a baseball game
S-You managed to get tickets?
D-Let's say I know someone at the desk
S-Oh well I agree
D-You better have to because a baseball game it's a thing you cannot refuse!
Steve and Danny finished their breakfast and then went to dress themselves to go to the baseball game, the blond one was really in heaven to go see a game of his favorite sport plus in front row the brown one on the other hand was not particularly a fan of baseball, but it was to please his fiancé and just to see that smile on his lips he would do anything and they then went to eat something at one of Danny's favorite restaurant. On the way back home to Danny's parents house, the blonde also stopped at the police station where he previously worked just to show it to Steve but he didn't enter it because the teammates he had not worked here anymore.
When they had returned, Danny pulled his fiancé in his old room to give him his gift, the brown one said:
S-I thought we have to do nothing under your parents' roof
D-It's not why I brought you here, it's to give you this
Danny took a packed box and handed it to Steve:
D-Here, your real Christmas gift
Steve opened it and then pulled out a brand new gun almost identical to the one he used, he also noticed some engravings on it, it was his initials with a note below'' Yours forever Babe''. The ex-Navy SEAL took his fiancé in his arms thanked:
S-It's beautiful thank you Babe
D-You're welcome I really wanted to give you a proper gift
S-It makes me very happy thank you
D-Good, now put that thing in your bag, no guns in this house!
The brown laughed and kissed Danny, he really loved this man with all his heart.
The stay with Danny's parents and his family ended well and at the airport when they had to leave, the whole blond's family was there. They all did a hug to them and Danny's sisters also offered them clothes for the baby who would be here soon, then when they got on the plane with Eric, Danny still looked out by window the New Jersey before the plane takes him off and returns him to his home, Hawaii.
So what do ya think of that? I love writing about Danny's family even if we haven't see everybody of them in the show! See ya soon ;)