**** BONUS CHAPTER, Here we go…the plan plays out ****

Steve grinned at his partner and Danny pulled out his cellphone as the others moved to the nearby pool table.
As Chin racked the balls, Steve turned to Tracy and asked softly, "Are you okay Tracy?"
The tears began to flow and it was instantly obvious to Steve that the young woman was scared.
His back was turned to Danny and he placed his hands on the young woman's shaking shoulders, "Tell me what's wrong?"
"Danny….oh God Steve…"
"What about Danny?"
"He…..he forced himself on me Steve…he…he raped me last night"
Steve could have been knocked over by a feather as the words sunk in and he said breathlessly, "What?"

He couldn't have heard her right. Danny would NEVER, EVER touch a woman in anger, let alone rape her…not Danny Williams. He was in total shock. Here he was standing with a woman he'd known less than a week and she was telling him that his partner, his best friend and brother had raped her? No…..no, no no…He looked over his shoulder at Danny who was smiling and talking to Gracie…...No, Oh God no, this couldn't be true.

Sensing something was wrong, Chin and Kono had stood off to the side.
Then as Danny watched on from fifty feet away, Tracy completed Phase 2 of the plan. Moving quickly, she placed her hands onto Steve's cheeks and she pulled the unsuspecting man's mouth to hers. Steve was shaking as he pulled away from her saying "What are you doing?"

She replied loudly and emotionally, "What are you saying Steve? This is what you wanted! It's what we talked about!"
She grabbed his forearms as Chin and Kono stood by aghast. In seconds Danny was at his partner's side and catching Steve off guard he flung him around and nailed him with a solid punch to the jaw. The punch was thrown with such force to the stunned SEAL that his body was thrown back against the pool table.

As Chin raced towards Danny, Kono watched in horror as Steve's back came into contact with the pool table and he then collapsed to the floor.
Chin threw his body at Danny grabbing him tightly around the waist and driving him back against a wall.
"KNOCK IT OFF DANNY!"
"WHAT IN THE HELL IS HE DOING? LET ME GO CHIN, LET ME FUCKING GO!"
Danny was fighting against Chin's grasp as he looked at his partner crumpled on the ground.
Kono was pushing Steve back onto the ground as he gasped for air, the wind sucked from his lungs.

"Steve, stay down…..breathe…relax and breathe"
Danny continued to try to break free from Chin's grasp as the Asian detective hollered at him, "DANNY CALM DOWN AND KNOCK IT OFF!"
Other nightclub patrons had surrounded them and before the bouncers could arrive Danny said "Let me go brother, we're getting the hell out of here" Chin let go of Danny, while standing between the two men.

Without saying another word, Danny grabbed Tracy's hand and glancing down at his partner who was still struggling to breathe, the couple stormed from the club.

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Chin knelt down at Steve's side as the SEAL was pushing himself up.
"Chhin….ddon't let them ggo"
Kono again said, "Boss relax, just breathe"
As two security guards arrived Chin stood and showed them his badge, "We're 5-0 boys, everything's good here"
Looking down at Steve who was now sitting, one of the guards asked, "Is he alright?"
Chin said quietly, "We've got him"
"Okay, but we don't want any more trouble"
"You won't have it….thank you"
As the guards broke up the gathering crowd, Chin helped Steve to his feet.
Steve placed his hand on the pool table steadying himself as Chin asked, "Are you okay brother?"
"Yeah, I've got to go after him"
Chin took hold of his forearm, "No, you don't….let him cool down. Come on', let's go sit down"

As Steve walked to the table he placed his hand onto his back.
Before he sat, Chin sat "Wait Steve, let check you out"
Steve brushed him off "I'm fine brother"
They sat at the table and Steve leaned forward placing his elbows on the table and his face in hands.
He was shaking and saying, "Oh my God, Oh my God….."
Chin went to the bar and returned with a glass of water, "Here drink this"
Steve took a sip of water and as he set the glass down Chin asked "What in the hell was that all about?"

"I wish I knew Chin…"
Kono asked, "What did she say to you?"
Shaking his head in disbelief Steve said solemnly, "She said he raped her last night"
"What? That's insane"
"Yes, it is Kono…"
Chin ran a hand over his face, "She kissed you Steve. What did she mean when she said that this was you wanted and what you had talked about?"
"I don't have a clue Chin. The only times I've seen her or talked to her have been the times you've been around as well…"
Kono shook her head, "Something's wrong guys...what do we really know about this girl?"
Steve added, "I agree…we have to find him"
Chin asked, "Do you know where she lives Steve?"
"No…Chin you come with me. We'll go to Danny's place in case they went there. Kono, I need you to go to headquarters and run a trace on the Camero's GPS"
She nodded and moments later they were in their vehicles and leaving the club.

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As Danny drove towards Tracy's his knuckles were white as he clenched the steering wheel tightly.
They drove in silence as Danny continued to stare straight ahead. His mind was racing and he had never been so damn confused. He had just watched the girl he loved kiss his best friend and he had struck him. He'd hit Steve only once before and that was the first day they had met. Steve's cockiness had resulted in him getting shot on the first day of their partnership but that had soon been forgotten and they had grown to love and respect each other…'Respect? Obviously he doesn't respect me as much as I thought'

His thoughts were interrupted as Tracy said softly, "Danny…."
He raised his hand and stopped her, "Don't Tracy…..not now please"
She sat next to him quietly and he listened to her sob softly as he continued to drive.
When he pulled up outside the apartment, he shut off the car's engine and turning to Tracy he said dejectedly, "I'll walk you in"

As they reached her apartment's door, Tracy said "Please come inside Danny. We need to talk"
He smirked and his voice shook as he replied, "What is there to say? You made your feelings quite clear tonight"
"Danny, I've meant everything I've said to you. Please…please give me a chance to explain"
Shaking his head he said, "I'll come in for a few minutes"
As they entered Tracy said, "Let me get us some coffee"

As she moved into the kitchen, she watched Danny go straight to the bathroom. Moving quickly, she pulled two coffee cups from the cupboard and reaching to the back of the cupboard she removed the bottle that 'he' had given her. Following his instructions, she measured out the liquid drug and put in into Danny's cup and then she started to brew the coffee. She heard Danny come out of the bathroom and moving to the island that separated the kitchen from the living room she looked at him and said softly, "I'll be right there"
Danny nodded as he sat down onto the couch.
Turning back away from him she pulled her cellphone from her purse sending a quick text that simply read, "It's done"

Moments later she handed Danny his coffee and as he took a few sips, she began.
"Danny, I can't fully understand what's happened"
He chuckled nervously, "Well Tracy, that makes two of us then"
She watched him intently as he drank more coffee, "I don't know when it happened Danny"
He responded sarcastically, "We haven't even known each other for a week….you've spent what, a total of eight to ten hours around Steve….."

His hands were shaking as brought the cup back to his lips.
"He called me Danny"
Danny interrupted her, "He called you? What do you mean, he called you? When?"
"We've talked several times over the last few days"
Danny sighed and she saw the look of pain intensify on his face.

Several moments passed in silence and as she looked at the man she had grown to love, tears slid down her cheeks. He had begun to sweat and after taking a few more sips of the coffee he reached over and set the cup onto the table in front of him. He brought his shaky hands to his face and after a few moments he tried to stand. He fell back onto the couch and looking at her he said haltingly, "Wwwhat ddid you give mme?"
She stood before him and as her tears fell, she sobbed "I'm so sorry Danny…...I love you"
His breathing was becoming very labored and the room was spinning, "WWhy Traccy, wwhy?"
"I didn't have a choice Danny. He made me do it"
She saw the confusion in his eyes as he mumbled, "Whho….Ttracy, wwhy?"

Danny again tried to push himself up from the couch. His legs hit the coffee table knocking the cup onto the carpeted floor, spilling its contents. He was horribly dizzy and he was having a hard time breathing as he fell to one knee. Nausea overwhelmed him and dropping to his hands and knees the detective began to crawl, pulling himself inch by inch towards the door. As he dropped to the ground he fumbled at his pocket trying to get to his cellphone. He was finally able to grasp the phone and as his arm raised slowly, Tracy knelt next to him. Taking the phone from his hand, she leaned over and kissed his cheek. As Danny's hand dropped to the floor the last words he heard before slipping into unconsciousness were Tracy's…"I'm so sorry Danny….I love you"

Moments later there was a knock on the door and as Tracy opened it, 'he' entered carrying a briefcase.
The man moved over to the fallen detective and after confirming that Danny was alive, he rolled him onto his back and began to rifle through his pockets.
Tracy asked nervously, "What are you doing?"
Removing the Camero's keys from Danny's pocket he handed them to her, "I need you to move his car. Park it a few blocks away on a side street, lock it and walk back here"

She questioned him, "Why?"
"His team can track the car by its GPS" He tapped his fingers on the briefcase, "Stop asking questions Tracy. If you want this money, you just do what I tell you"

After she left the apartment he prepared for the final phase of his plan.

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As Kono neared headquarters, the men arrived at Danny's place.
Steve had tried Danny's cell several times but it continued to roll straight to voicemail.
Getting no response to their knocks, Steve opened the door with the spare key Danny had given him.
Entering the apartment, it was obvious to them that it was vacant and after a quick sweep of the house, Steve dialed Kono.

"Hey boss, is he there?"
"No, no he's not. Have you located his car?"
"The system is running right now, just a minute"
A few seconds later she gave them the location of the Camero and as they locked up Danny's place and raced back to Steve's truck, the three 5-0 members raced off, hoping to find their friend and partner.

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As Tracy re-entered her apartment, her ex-lover wasted no time.
As she shut the door and stepped into the living her eyes fell instantly on the briefcase that was now open, next to Danny.

Her heart sunk as the reality hit her…..the suitcase was empty….she had been used, there was no payoff.
As she had used Danny, her lover had used her. The player had been played.

Tears were streaming down her face as she slowly turned around and he plunged a large kitchen knife into her chest.

******* There have been lots of hits (THANK YOU for reading), but not many comments to the last few chapters? I hope you're all still enjoying? I'd love to hear your thoughts *******