"So, let me make sure I understand. Your partner's sister was forced to strap blood diamonds to her body so she could transport them to New York and she believed her friend was in danger. That sums it up?"

"Yep, Virgil, that covers it," Danny sighed.

"Huh."

"That's all you have to say? Huh? I expected more," Danny said.

"I'm trying to work through her logic or what little I can pull anyway," Virgil responded. The brothers were silent for a few minutes, and then Virgil continued, "She actually listened to the thieves, completely ignored her brother, who is not only a Navy SEAL but the head of a governor's taskforce and tried to get on the plane. If I didn't know any better, I would say she was trying to pull off a Reverse April in May."

Danny smacked himself on the forehead. "Oh, my god, you're right! That's what this reminded me of. Unfortunately, as much as I like Mary, I have to say that she's not, uh, smart enough to pull it off. She's kind of a ditz."

"It doesn't seem like she has a ton of common sense," Virg agreed.

"True, but she's got a good heart," Danny added.

"So you got to meet August March? I'm a little envious. You really think he's gone legit?" Virg asked.

"Not a chance in hell. That old coot is still deep in the game,' Danny stated.

"You gonna arrest him?"

Danny shook his head in defeat while responding, "Haven't got anything on him. Look how long it took to catch him the first time. McGarrett's dad was in on the first arrest. We'll get him eventually. He goes too far."

"Yeah, the killing isn't necessary," Virgil agreed. "Ain't no score worth takin' a life."

Before Danny could reply, there was a loud knock at his door. "Someone's here, gotta go."

"Catch you next time," Virgil said but he was positive his twin didn't hear him because said twin was bellowing, "Keep your shirt on, you big ape! I'm coming!"

For several months Virgil chuckled every time he thought about that moment.

Danny opened the door to find his partner hastily putting a lock pick kit into one of many pants pockets. "To what do I owe this great honor?" he questioned, waving the man in.

"Just thought I'd stop by on my way home," Steve said a bit too casually.

"Take a seat. Wanna beer?" Danny asked on his way to the fridge.

"Sure, if you got a spare," Steve answered, plopping down on the couch.

Danny handed over one of the two Longboards he'd brought back and settled himself on the couch as well. "Mary get off okay?"

"Yeah," Steve grunted.

Danny flicked the T.V. on and positioned himself for comfort as he knew it would take Steve awhile to talk. Despite evidence to the contrary, Danny could be patient. They made it through the first period of the replay of last year's Stanley Cup and a second beer before Steve broke. "I really don't get Mary sometimes. How can one person be so irresponsible?"

"Most people do dumb things when they're young. Not that I'm condoning her behavior, but she's still growing up," Danny replied.

"You really believe that, Danny, that she's gonna wake up one day, suddenly realize she's and adult and start acting like one?"

"Stranger things have happened, my friend."

"Here's to stranger things then," Steve said as he clinked his bottle against Danny's.