Disclaimer: Ideas are fictional; not making any money on this. Hawaii 5-0 belongs to CBS. That's okay because none of this would work on TV.

Friday was another beautiful day in paradise. Steve and Danny were in a bubble of happiness and contentment. Their closest family would be with them today and tomorrow. They would have their ceremony shortly after midnight on Saturday. And they had time this morning to just be together. They quietly made love. It was very sweet without anyone trying to exert control. It was like they couldn't get close enough to the other. Steve would have suspended time if he had the power.

They knew that Grace would sleep late, and both were ready to get up. Steve decided to go for his swim, and Danny drank his first cup of coffee at the edge of the lawn while he waited for Steve to return. The water was a startling blue this morning, much darker than the sky. Then Steve emerged from the water. Danny thought, maybe for the hundredth time, that he looked like a god with water streaming down his chest.

Steve strode over to the other chair where he hung his towel. A thermal mug of coffee was waiting for him. "Thanks Danny. It's been just about the perfect morning so far." He leaned over to kiss Danny, again very sweetly.

"Babe, I think it is the perfect morning. What sounds good for breakfast?" Danny was content to sit with Steve like this for a while, but he was getting hungry. He suspected the others would rouse soon too.

"We could have sausage and waffles with fresh fruit. The sausages will keep on warm in the oven, and we can heat up the waffles maker as we hear the sleepyheads upstairs move around." Steve remembered how much Mary enjoyed breakfast with them last month. She was a big waffle fan too.

They sat until their mugs were empty. Steve went in to wash the salt water off and change into dry clothes. He brought his suit down to dry out on the lanai; he knew he would be back in the water to supervise the kids later. Danny was mixing the waffle batter, so Steve started the sausages. By the time that he finished cooking the sausages, Mary stuck her head around the kitchen door.

"Any chance there's biscuits and gravy to go with the sausage?" She had dreams about Danny's biscuits.

"No, but I'll make you a Belgian waffle with fresh berries." Danny was ready to spoon batter onto the waffle maker. "This one will be ready in about five minutes."

"You're on. Let me tell Scott and wash my face. Do you want to let Grace sleep?"

"Yeah, I'll get her up when it's time for the last waffle to go in. She was up late, and she's had a busy week."

They didn't have to wake Grace. She came straggling down just as Steve was going up to wake up. She was rubbing her eyes and had a bad case of bed head. Steve went over and picked her up. "Good morning Grace. Would you like a waffle this morning?" Steve knew it was a rhetorical question. Grace loved breakfast food of any kind. Belgian waffles were a special treat.

"Uh-huh. Can I have syrup and berries on mine?" Her head was resting on Steve's shoulder, and she was content to stay like that until her waffle was ready.

Scott watched the activity in the kitchen with interest. The men were good in the kitchen, and the scary big brother was holding the little girl like she was a fine porcelain figurine. Okay, the big brother was a lot less scary than he expected.

They sat at the kitchen table until all the food was gone and the coffee pot was empty. Mary wanted to show Scott some of the local sights, so they changed and went out for a while. Steve cleaned up the kitchen while Danny took Grace up to fix her hair and help with her bed. While he was there, he made their bed and straightened up the room.

Steve and Danny started cutting up the veggies for the turtle soup. Mom left her recipe with instructions so they could do the early prep work. It was therapeutic sitting there slicing and dicing. They talked about what they still needed to do over the next two days. They wanted to get haircuts, but that would wait until tomorrow morning. They both had new shirts and trousers for the ceremony, and they decided to go with slippers after attending Chin's ceremony. The caterer would set up any extra tables and chairs they needed both for the ceremony and the meal. The florist was scheduled to deliver the leis late in the afternoon.

Mom and Dad came over a little after eleven. She was surprised to see a lot of the ingredients were already in the big soup pot. They worked another hour to finish the soup preparation. Danny made up several gallons of lemonade and iced tea. Steve did some laundry before everyone else came over. He and Danny needed to pack for their week away; all kidding aside, they would need some clothes.

The rest of the Williams family came over around two o'clock. Steve was drafted immediately by the boys to play soldier; he promised them and he always tried to keep his promises. He brought out the toys of his boyhood, and they huddled in the backyard for over an hour. By then the kids wanted to play in the ocean. Steve grabbed his suit from the lanai and went up to change. The boys already had their suits on and waited patiently for their big playmate to join them.

Scott and Mary came in just as Steve was leading the kids to the water. "Who is he now, the Pied Piper?" Mary laughed in amazement as the kids swarmed over Steve, each one vying for attention. Grace and Lucy had been neglected, so they demanded equal attention now.

"Mary, the girls have a crush on him, Grace included, and the boys have this hero worship thing going. It works out pretty well since they are all about the same age mentally. Steve is just a big kid at heart once you take away his hand grenades." Danny knew he should be jealous, but Steve was so happy out there with the kids.

The turtle soup was a huge success. Mary, Steve, and Scott never had it before and they loved it. The Williams clan agreed that Mom had nailed the recipe. They had grilled hot dogs, various salads, veggies and chips with assorted dips, and a fruit and cheese platter to go with the meal. Mary had a nice chat with Jackie and Paula, and Scott was pleased to discover another finance weenie in the group. Bill worked for an accounting firm.

The families headed back for the resort after dessert. The cocoa puffs and pastry trays had been another good choice. The kids liked that they could have a sample of different treats; the grownups just liked everything.

When the house was quiet again, Steve, Danny, Scott, and Mary sat out on the lanai with a cold beer. Grace was upstairs taking her shower. It was a nice companionable way to end the day. Grace brought her brush and hair dryer down so Steve could help dry her hair. Mary and Scott watched in fascination as Steve patiently dried Grace's hair and brushed it until it was smooth and gleaming.

Steve looked up and saw that he had their full attention. "What? I'm a full-service daddy." He smirked, and Mary recognized the old Steve again.

It was still early when everyone went upstairs for the night. They were all a little tired, and tomorrow would be a long day. Plus the couples wanted some time alone. Steve and Danny decided to forgo any sexual activity until after their ceremony tomorrow night. For tonight, they were content to take their showers and cuddle in bed. Steve didn't think he would be able to sleep, but with Danny stroking his hair, he finally dropped off. Danny was awake a while longer, but fatigue finally claimed him too.

Steve woke early on Saturday and all he could think was that tonight was the night. He was spooned against Danny, usually one of his favorite positions. This morning he wanted to face Danny. He wanted to watch him sleep. He looked so different in sleep. Steve cautiously rolled over. Now he could put his arm around Danny and hold him. Yeah, this is what he wanted.

They lay like that for a long while. Danny woke up to see Steve's hazel eyes watching him. They looked almost blue. "Good morning Danno." Steve couldn't keep his hands still; he needed to touch Danny, even if sex was off the table. They came together in a kiss that went on forever and left them breathless.

"Okay babe, maybe you should go out for your run and swim. If you stay here any longer, I'm going to have my way with you. I really want us to wait until tonight." Danny kissed Steve one last time and rolled to get out of bed.

Steve expected the day to drag, but it went quickly. Steve had his morning exercise and then breakfast with his family. Danny made his sausage, biscuits, and gravy breakfast to please Mary. Steve scrambled the eggs and poured coffee as the family was lured downstairs by the wonderful scents coming from the kitchen.

Mary agreed to stay with Grace while all the guys went for haircuts. The Williams clan spent the day shopping for souvenirs and later sitting by the pool while the kids played. The caterers delivered the supplies and set up for the pre-ceremony gathering. The florist delivered the leis. The day passed in a blur of normal activities. And then suddenly, it was time.

Steve and Danny were upstairs getting ready. They were quiet, each caught up in their own thoughts. The family had just arrived. They could hear the kids asking for Uncle Steve. Mary was down the hall curling Grace's hair. Dad came up to check on Steve and Danny. "I just wanted to tell you that Mom and I wish the very best for both of you. We know that you'll be very happy together. Everything downstairs looks great. Relax a little; you want to remember what happens tonight forever."

That settled them a little. They checked their hair one last time in the bathroom mirror. Their eyes met, and they smiled at each other. Danny held out his hand to Steve, and they walked downstairs to meet their guests still holding hands.

The rest of the guests came in small groups. Chin and Malia rode over with Charlie and Kono. Lori and Max came in a few minutes later. Joe and Kamekona walked in with some of the SEALs, both from SEAL Team 9 and Steve's own team. Chin's cousin who would be issuing the license came with her husband. Emelina came with her husband and Ali. People spilled into the backyard where the white Christmas lights illuminated the area. Shortly before midnight, the governor and his wife rode up with a security detail. The last to arrive was the Hawaiian priest.

Finally, the group waited assembled by the beach and counted down to midnight. At the stroke of midnight, fireworks erupted all along the shore. Steve and Danny stood by one of the tables as the Kelly cousin issued the first civil union license for Hawaii. At their nod, the musicians started playing. On cue, the group found seats to watch the ceremony. The priest took his position, and Steve and Danny walked down the center aisle with Grace.

Chin and Mary were witnesses for the couple. The priest performed a traditional service with a few changes for the new ceremony. Then it was time for Steve and Danny to say their vows. Danny asked to go first.

"Steve, the first day we met, you pulled a gun on me, got me shot, and took me down in one of your ninja moves when I got in your face. And you saved my life. I love you, and I love my life with you. You made me whole, and you gave me a family again. I love you Steve. I will always love you."

Steve had to take a deep breath before he could say his vows. "Danny, you saved me too. I spent years building a wall around my heart so nothing could hurt me. Then I met you, and I loved you so much that I couldn't stay behind that wall anymore. I am so happy that I found the courage to let you in. I am so happy to have you here every single day. I love you Danny, and I always will."

Then Steve and Danny turned and held out their hands to Grace. She came up and stood with her dads.

"Steve, you are my partner and a second father to Grace. We are a family, now and forever."

The men exchanged rings and leis, and shortly after that, the priest proclaimed then joined.

A round of applause went up when he introduced Danny and Steve McGarrett-Williams. They kissed, the first PDA for them in front of so many. Mary thought that Steve never looked so happy. He had his big goofy grin back. Danny was laughing with his family, and Grace demanded that Steve pick her up so she could give him a big hug.

The caterers had the meal set up quickly, and they all found a place to sit. As in previous meals, the various groups and families co-mingled. Steve, Danny, Grace, Mom, Dad, Mary, and Scott sat at one table and led the buffet line. The lead server indicated when it was time for the next table to move to the buffet. It was a joyous celebration with good food, good drink, and good friends. After finishing their meal, Steve and Danny circulated to each table and spoke to each guest. Dad was right. They wanted to remember every minute of the evening.

Chin and Mary insisted that they should be able to toast the lucky couple. Chin's toast was heartfelt while Mary's was funny. A dessert table had been set up, and coffee was being served to anyone who needed some caffeine for the drive home. Sometime around 1:30, the guests started their farewells. The last guest left shortly after 2:00.

Mary had suggested earlier that she and Scott could get a room for the night so Steve and Danny could have some privacy. It was Danny who pointed out that most of the nicer hotels were booked, and Grace would be staying with them anyway. They agreed to meet the family at the resort around noon for brunch. The family had a flight out later in the afternoon but would be checking out of the resort late morning. They would leave for the airport after brunch, so this would be their farewell meal. Scott and Mary had an evening flight the same day.

Steve and Danny tucked a very sleepy Grace in bed. She wouldn't remember even coming to bed in the morning. They walked down the hall to their bedroom. Steve let Danny go in first and locked the door behind him. He wasn't sure what he wanted to do first, so he started with a victory dance. Danny turned in surprise at the noise. Steve stopped his little dance and laid a hot steamy kiss on Danny.

"We did it! We're officially together, out there for everyone to see. I wasn't sure that it would feel any differently, but this is great. You're mine, and I'm yours, and Grace is ours. This is perfect!"

Danny had never seen Steve like this. He was so happy, even beyond happy. Danny felt the same way. He looked at the bed and saw that someone had pulled the covers down and sprinkled rose petals on the sheets. Steve saw it at the same time. They looked at each other and laughed. Steve thought this was Mary's work, but Danny was betting on Kono.

"So, ever made love on rose petals?" Danny had to ask.

"Nope. I've never even bought roses for a woman." Steve picked a petal up and rubbed it between his finger and thumb. "It's soft, Danno. I say we give it a try." He pulled Danny's shirt out of his waistband and undid the buttons. The shirt was off, quickly followed by the trousers and boxers. Danny was doing an equally successful job of stripping Steve.

Together, they rolled onto the bed. It was a happy, joyous, mating. It was their first time as legal partners, and they would remember it when they were old and gray. When it was over, they agreed that the rose petals were interesting but not something they would repeat. It took a while to get all the petals gathered up before they could sleep.

They would say goodbye to the Williams and Mary and Scott tomorrow, and Stan and Rachel would be home on Monday morning. Steve and Danny would drop Grace off and go to the cabin. They would have a blessed week of being together without any interruptions.

"Happy New Year, Danno. I say we make 2012 the best year ever. Whatever happens, we'll face it together."

"Happy New Year, Steve. You're right; we'll face life together."

They held each other as they slept. It was a peaceful sleep with happy dreams. 2012 was off to a good start.

Happy New Year's to you all. May 2012 bring you peace and blessings.