Chapter Four
Danny sat outside on the deck chair and stared out at the ocean. Rachel had ignored all his calls. He couldn't even plead his case. He was sure he hadn't done anything to upset her. Danny had no idea what brought this on. Why would he seeing Steve be a problem? She had gay friends and had never been homophobic before. So it was to do with him. He just wished he knew so somehow he could fix it. He was glad that Steve had left just to give him some time to himself. Somehow he had to get his thoughts into order, and try to figure out what to do next.
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Steve wanted to go out and hurt Rachel, because of what she was doing to Danny. Gracie was his world. He had to do something to help his best friend and the man he loved. Steve had no idea if this was something that was going help or hinder them.
Steve opened the door and walked in. The man at the desk looked up.
'Commander McGarrett, what was it you needed to see me about. It seemed urgent.' Denning asked.
'I don't know if you can do anything. I know this could cause me problems, but I didn't know who else to go to.' Steve muttered he hated to talk about personal things.
Denning frowned at him. 'Well tell me what's the problem, and I'll let you know if I can help.'
'It's about Danny and Gracie.' Steve took a deep breath. 'Rachel his ex-wife wants to take Danny back to court so he can never see Gracie again.'
'Why is she doing that?' The governor asked he knew how much Detective Williams' daughter meant to him.
'Danny and I have started to see each other, romantically.' Steve muttered. 'He certainly isn't a subordinate. He is my partner. Being with me doesn't mean that he is going to get anywhere in the police force. In fact, being Five-0 might cause his problems. Danny wasn't forced into this, can you see him being forced into anything quietly. He moans about me often and loudly.'
Denning held up his hand to stop Steve talking. 'You, and Detective Williams?' He stopped and chuckled for a moment. 'I should be surprised, but seeing you two together. You both act more married then most married people do.'
Steve ducked his head and smiled. 'So it doesn't bother you, about us I mean?'
'You and Detective Williams have proved yourself to me. I have an attorney that can help. Head back home and let me get in touch with him.'
'Thank you Governor.' Steve smiled at the other man.
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When Steve arrived back home, he went out to the beach that was behind his house. There stood Danny at the water's edge. Steve made his way down, so he was next to him.
'I went and spoke to the Governor.' Steve spoke softly.
Danny sighed. 'Am I fired now as well?' He replied resignedly.
Steve laughed. 'No actually he said he wasn't surprised, due to the way we always act around each other.' Danny turned to look at him. 'He said we acted like a married couple. We also have proved ourselves to him. He has an attorney that he wants to speak to.'
Danny waited until Steve turned to him, and then wrapped his arms around his partner's waist.
'Thanks Steve I don't know what I would do without you.' Danny mumbled against his chest.
'I'm not going anywhere, Gracie belongs here. We're going to keep fighting this.'
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Gracie slowly ran down the street from her house. She had to go and find her Danno. Tears streamed down her face.
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Danny and Steve were sitting down on the beach, beers in hand.
'Commander, Detective.' Governor Denning called out as he walked towards the beach with another man behind him. 'This is Alec Robson, the attorney I mentioned. He thinks he can help you.'
Danny stood up quickly and held out his hand to shake the Governor's and the attorney's. 'You genuinely believe you can help?'
'Yes, I do Detective Williams.' Alex replied with a smile.
Before he could say anything else Grace came running down to the beach in tears. She ran straight into Danny's arms.
Danny went down onto his knees and held her tightly.
'Monkey, what is it? What's wrong? Is everything ok with your mom?' Danny asked terribly worried about what had happened.
'I heard her on the phone.' Grace sobbed.
'What did you hear Gracie?' Steve asked as he went down on to his knee as well.
'Mom was upset then you were seeing Uncle Steve.'
'Did she say why?' Alex asked from behind them.
'She said that she and Stan were having problems. She was hoping that Danno would be there for her.' Grace hugged her father hard.
'Rachel is upset because Danny's moved on, and she has no back up man?' Steve's voice was full of contempt.
TBC