Chapter Thirteen

Danny walked, so he was outside of the hospital. He had to let Governor Denning what happened. The problem they had was that they didn't know if the bomb were meant for him, Steve. There had already been an attempt on Danny's life once already, but saying that Steve had enemies worldwide.

'Hello Governor, it's detective Williams. Something has happened, and I need to tell you about it. There was an explosion and Steve's caught in it, he's in a coma. We have no idea if it were meant to me or Steve.'

'Thank you for the call detective Williams. I have a few calls to make, and I'll get back to you. You still have protection from Chin and Kono; you will also need their help to solve this case. I don't trust the local police Department, ever since they called you to come back over. The perpetrators seem to have a lot of knowledge of your movement. It's not as if you're doing the same thing every day, especially now that 50 with you. I know I don't have to tell you this, but make sure you or he and the others are not left alone. I'll call back soon, and Danny, please be careful. '

'Thank you Governor, I will wait for your call. I'll make sure that we are never alone. I agree with you, I knew I was being bait, but there is more going on here. I'll make sure that we are more aware of our surroundings. 'Danny waited for the court be disconnected, and then placed it in his pocket. He took a look around; even standing outside the hospital Hawaii looked beautiful. It made him hate it more because inside the building behind him, the man he loved may never wake up. His feelings towards this place change daily. At times, he was fairly happy his daughter loved it here, and he had made some new friends that were now family to him. He had also met Steve McGarrett, which was a blessing, and a curse.

Kono and chin looked up waiting for Danny to return, and to see what the governor wanted them to do.

'So, brah what did he say? 'Chin queried.

'He wants us to stay alert, to make sure no one's is alone. We have to be more aware of our surroundings now. We have no idea if that the bomb was meant to me, Steve or one of you. Someone could have followed you from Hawaii. It's better safe than sorry. We also can't leave Steve alone; the Governor is going to call back. A think he has an idea what to do with protection. '

'It's weird, and scary to think that someone could have been following us and chase us all the way to New Jersey. 'Kono shuddered and looked up and down the corridor. It was as if, she could find who did it by sight alone. These men meant the world to her, and she didn't know what to do if anything did actually happen. Kono had been lucky that Steve had not only believed chin, but had given her a chance even before she had made it through the Academy. Her life as a cop would have been difficult otherwise because she was chin is cousin.'

'I'm going in to see him. 'Danny told his companions and headed into Steve's room. He took a deep breath as he looked Steve over. This is the man that normally took over room when he walked into it. He was always full of energy. Now, he was a broken shell of that man and all Danny wanted was his insane, psychotic Navy SEAL back.

Danny walked over and sat in the chair that had been placed next to the bed. He reached out and took hold of Steve's hand. Gently rubbing his thumb across bruised knuckles.

'You have to wake up now Steve, for me, please. 'Danny pleaded. 'I need you, more than you know, and I promise to tell you when you are awake. Gracie misses you. Rachel says when you're better we could have Gracie for a couple of days. She knows how much my little girl makes you smile. 'The shrill of Danny's cell made him jump. He looked down at the display it was Governor Denning. He answered it. 'Yes Sir, I'm just heading out of the hospital now so we can talk. Chin and Kono are keeping an eye on him. 'Danny nodded to his two friends as he walked past them quickly. Once outside he took a deep breath. 'So what is going answer? '

'I am sending some members of seal team nine, they were more than willing to help out when they heard what was going on. I want to make sure that my task force is as safe as it can be. The call you when they arrive, don't go out anywhere for information about the case. Wait until they get there, is not just for the safety Steve. Whatever you did when dealing with seal team nine, it earned their respect. Take care detective Williams and keep me in the loop. I will be on the phone with everything my disapproval over all of this and it will be extremely vocal. 'Denning explained to him. 'Good-bye Detective Williams.'

'Good-bye Sir. 'Danny replied.

Once again, he went back into the hospital and straight to chin and Kono.

'That was Denning, he isn't happy about what has happened here. He is going to let his displeasure be known.' Danny grinned; it faded quickly as he looked at the door that led to Steve. 'SEAL team 9 are coming over, looks like my protective detail, gets a protective detail. Some will stay here with Steve and the others will follow us around.'

'Is that actually necessary?' Kono asked.

'Well, Denning thinks so. I'm going back in to see Steve.' Danny told them as he walked off.

'Well, I'm staying here until they arrive. I'm not leaving Danny alone.' Chin turned to look at his cousin.

'Neither am I, Steve needs us. Steve better make, I don't know what Danny would do.' Kono wiped away a tear.

'He would lose part of his heart; this Danny that we know would no longer exist. But, we don't have to worry Steve's a fighter. If anyone can beat this it is him.'

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The man glared at the phone in his hand, he took a deep breath and placed it once again against his ear.

'No more excuses. I want you to take him out, no matter what the casualties. Detective Williams, must die, and the case will die with him. He was the only one keeping it going.'

TBC