Note: I'd like to thank everyone for all the the reviews they have left. This was my longest story so far and has gained the most reviews but it's tome to bring it to an end.

im afraid the next one might be a long time coming as I haven't started anything yet and the kids are off school so not much time to write.

Lastly i I would like to thank wenwalke for all the help she gives me. Sending her lots of hugs at the moment.

Chapter Seventeen

Danny sat on the edge of his hospital bed swinging his legs. He was waiting for Dr. Pearce to come with his discharge papers, and he was itching to get out of there after his week long stay. The whole team had turned up to surprise him, bringing Grace along with them.

Grace was carefully packing away his things, with Kono's help.

Finally Steve entered the room pushing a wheelchair, Dr. Pearce followed behind. "So I have all your paperwork here, Danny. Prescriptions for pain meds, and antibiotics, you need to make sure you keep taking both. You have your PT sessions booked in, and make sure you keep doing your breathing exercises."

Steve helped Danny up from the bed and into the wheelchair, "don't worry, he will."

"Now remember it is going to take some time for you to fully heal, don't go overdoing things. I want you to follow my orders."

"Ever heard the phrase that involves the words pot and kettle, Andrea? I'm pretty sure you should still have that arm in a sling." Danny pointed out.

Dr. Pearce flushed red. She had indeed gone against her own doctor's orders and discarded her sling. While it would be a few more weeks until she was cleared for surgery, she found it much easy rounding on her patients without the restriction. "Ok, you got me there, but seriously, no over doing it. Your lungs are still weak, and you need to build up your stamina again."

"Don't worry I plan to take it easy. Plus you're joining us for dinner tonight at Steve's, right?" The team had planned a cookout on the beach to celebrate Danny's discharge. Pua Kai and Duke Lukela were joining them.

"Wouldn't miss it for the world, there has to be some advantages to being on restricted duties. No on calls, so I don't miss out on the parties."

"Alright then people, let's get this show on the road." Lou announced, grabbing hold of one of Danny's bags. Chin took the paperwork informing them that he would collect the meds on the way to Steve's, and they all filed out of the hospital.

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The party was in full swing later that day, Kamekona and Flippa had joined them, as well as Lou's family. Danny had agreed to stay with Steve for a few days, and Rachel had agreed to Grace staying the night so she could enjoy the party.

Danny was indeed following orders to take it easy and was resting in a chair in the shade with pillows strategically places to support him to ease his chest. His next dose of painkillers was due soon, and he was starting to feel rather uncomfortable. He watched as Pua and Duke laughed along with Chin and Lou.

Grace was playing hostess, handing out drinks to everyone, with Kono's help. Dr. Pearce had just arrived and was talking to Steve. Danny closed his eyes and shifted a little in the chair trying to ease the pressure on his ribs.

"Steve has gone to fetch your pain relief." Andrea's familiar voice sounded in his ear.

"I see you admitted defeat." Danny indicated the sling now back in place.

"Hey, I couldn't have you and Pua stealing all the sympathy now could I?"

Steve joined them and handed Danny the meds and a fresh bottle of water, then grabbed chairs for himself and Dr. Pearce. Danny thanked him and swallowed the pills down.

Grace came over and passed them all a drink off her tray. "Uncle Chin said you all need a drink, I think that he, and Uncle Lou, are going to make a speech."

"Really?" Danny wondered what his friend had planned. He had noticed, several times that evening that Chin, Lou, and Duke huddled in conversation.

They didn't have to wonder long because Chin stepped forward and attracted everyone's attention. Lou and Duke were stood close by. "I just wanted to say a few words. This week we came close to losing several members of our Ohana and I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say I'm so relieved that everyone came through it ok. Duke, Lou, and I have completed all the paperwork for this case, but we felt that there was some extra paperwork that needed to be completed."

"We would like to announce that Dr. Pearce will be receiving a citizen bravery award for her actions in Danny's hospital room." Lou reached down under the table near them and retrieved a large bouquet of flowers. Calling Grace over he allowed her to present them to the flabbergasted doctor. Cheers erupted from the small gathering, causing her to blush.

Duke then stepped forward. "Officer Kai will be receiving a commendation for his alertness. If he hadn't pulled over the car that alerted us to all of this then lives could have been lost. We are all grateful that he is healing well, and expected to make a full recovery." Grace returned to the trio and presented Pua with a bottle of champagne as cheers erupted again. A massive smile was plastered across the young officer's face. A commendation so early in his career was a massive achievement.

Chin waiting for the noise to settle down again. "I would personally like to thank Danny. Without his quick thinking at the warehouse Kono probably wouldn't be here today, Mahalo, brah." Danny raised his glass in acknowledgment, and Chin continued, "then even when seriously injured he leapt into action when we could have lost Dr. Pearce. With the Governor's backing Danny will also be receiving a commendation."

"What? I was just doing my job. We do that almost every day." Danny said shocked.

"Well it's about time the Governor acknowledged it." Lou helped Grace carry over a large wrapped parcel. "Now this is for the office, but we thought we would present it now. There will of course be an official ceremony for each of you."

Everyone gathered around eager to see what was under the wrapping. "Gracie, why don't you un-wrap it?" Danny said.

Grace eagerly tore off the paper revealing a boxed frame. Inside the frame, side by side, was each of the vests that Danny had worn that day. The holes left by the bullets could easily be seen on the vest on the right.

"We are going to hang it in the main office as a reminder of how important these things are." Chin explained.

"The Governor is also purchasing us the most up to date vests available. They provide much better protection against armour piercing rounds." Lou announced. Once more cheers erupted, and Grace wrapped her arms around her father.

"Ok everyone, time to eat." Steve announced wanting to draw the attention away from the three people who had been left stunned.

The Ohana started plating up food, Kono showed Dr. Pearce into the kitchen to find a vase for her flowers. Steve however didn't move from Danny's side. The detective was staring at the framed vests. "If you don't want them on display I'll speak to Chin and Lou."

"No, no it's fine. It's a nice thought, and if it reminds you to put on your vest at least once without me nagging you then it will be worth its weight in gold." Danny rubbed his chest. He was still waiting for the pain killers to kick in.

"You ok?" Steve was concerned by how quiet Danny was.

"Yeah, just tired, and uncomfortable. The frame is a nice idea but I don't deserve the commendation."

"The hell you don't. You saved Kono from being hurt, and you saved the doc. Danny if you were still with HPD you would no doubt have several more commendations under your belt, and have received a promotion. You are out of the system in the taskforce; take the recognition for the good work you do. Now why don't I grab you some food then help you inside so you can have a lie down."

"Yeah, thanks." Danny watched as Steve joined the rest of the Ohana at the food table. Duke was helping Pua with his plate. Kono and Dr. Pearce had returned from the kitchen and were laughing at the amount of food Kamekona and Flippa had managed to pile on their plate, and Grace was talking with Samantha. Danny still didn't feel he had done anything out of the ordinary to deserve an award. But if it meant that two members of their Ohana were still with them to enjoy the party, he was at least grateful that he acted the way he did. Looking back down at the vests he smiled, realising that the true hero in all of this was his daughter. If it wasn't for her he wouldn't have been wearing that second vest. As Steve returned with a plate of food his mind was already planning what he could do to reward her, and he was sure Steve would only be too happy to help him come up with a plan.

THE END