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Chapter 9
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During the night Danny woke to something unfamiliar wrapped up around him. Steve was once again wrapped around him and seemed quite content where he was. Danny couldn't help but smile as Steve was relaxed and his features weren't tight and hidden like they normally were, they were peaceful. Danny settled back down on the bed and went back to sleep.
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When Danny woke again it was 7am and sat up to find Steve's side of the bed empty and cold. Danny slipped out of bed and walked downstairs and into the kitchen. The coffee maker was set up and was making a pot as he was walking downstairs. Danny wandered over to the windows and saw a figure coming in, but was still a bit of a distance out. Danny looked back to see the coffee had finished brewing, so he decided to grab a cup for himself and Steve and meet him out of the beach.
When Danny got to the chairs Steve was almost to the beach and most likely didn't know Danny was on the beach. Danny sat Steve's coffee on the small table between the chairs and sat down on the one that didn't have a towel on it. When Steve got to the beach and stood up he was surprised to see Danny there and at the time it was as well. Danny wasn't surprised that once again Steve was shirtless, it just gave him something nice to look at. Steve walked up the beach and grabbed the towel.
"Morning." Steve greeted him. "You're up early."
"Me up early? Look at you. What time were you up?"
"Five."
Danny just stared at him like he had grown two heads before shaking his head. He didn't understand the need to be up that early but didn't answer him.
"Thanks for the coffee. What time do you have to pick up Grace?"
"Eight so I'll leave fifteen minutes before then."
"Alright. Lunch is set for 12 so take the morning to spend time with Grace then meet up here."
"Alright. Well I better go get cleaned up and pick up Grace."
"I would say you're welcome to join me but I would be going too fast."
"Just a little Steve." Danny said.
"Use the bathroom downstairs and I'll see you in a few."
Danny nodded and watched as Steve took the coffee and headed inside. Danny looked back out at the water and even though he told everyone quite profusely that he hated the island and ocean he didn't really hate them that much anymore. He had come to like both a little more, having Grace here and now Steve, he figured he could give his hatred for those two things a bit of a pass because it gave him Grace and Steve. Danny drained the last of his coffee and headed inside to get ready for the day.
When Danny finished getting ready he walked into the kitchen to find Steve making breakfast. Danny grabbed another cup of coffee and filled Steve's empty cup up as well. Danny grabbed out some plates and set them on the table as the toast was finished and then the eggs and bacon were ready and Steve placed them on the plates and they sat down to eat.
"So want me to bring anything? Drinks?"
"No I got it. Anything new that Grace likes drinking and I'll grab it while at the shops. You are meant to be spending the day with Grace. Not shopping."
Danny sighed and gave Steve the name of the drinks Grace liked before he continued eating. They finished eating and when it was time for Danny to go. Danny grabbed his keys and wallet and headed with Steve out the door.
"Oh why don't you grabbed some spare clothes and stay the night. I'll make up the spare rooms for you and Grace. Before you say anything I don't want you at your apartment in case the pack comes back. Don't argue with me Danny I don't want you hurt again."
"Alright you realise I have to tell Grace about us."
"I know and I don't mind." Steve told him and Danny nodded. "Oh and don't make plans for Sunday night, you'll be staying here with me but in the evening we'll be going to meet the pack and sort everything out."
"Is it a safe idea for me to even go?"
"Chin and Kono will be there as well, I'm bringing them into the pack."
"I trust you but realise that I'm not sure that this is a good idea."
"Don't worry I won't let anything happen."
Danny nodded and Steve stepped closer and put his arms around Danny's waist and held him close before tilting his head and kissing him. Danny wrapped his arms around him and kissed him back and after the need to breath became an issue Danny pulled away.
"I should probably go before I'm late."
Steve nodded and quickly stole another kiss before stepping away. Danny smiled before climbing in his car and driving off. For the first time in a long time he felt content and the last time he felt like that was when he was happy with Rachel in their marriage.
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Danny finally pulled into the driveway of Rachel and her husband Stan's house to see Grace waiting on the front step for him. Danny stopped the car and climbed out as Grace ran towards him. Grace hugged him tightly when he got down to her level.
"Hey Monkey. How you doing? Ready for our weekend?" Grace nodded vigorously. "Well the weekend is going to be busy."
"Daniel I want to talk with you." Rachel said from the front door.
"Monkey why don't you say goodbye to your mum and go wait in the car for me."
"Ok Danno."
Grace ran back over to her mum and gave her mum a hug before racing over to the Camaro and buckling herself in the back seat. Danny turned to Rachel who was standing at the top of the steps with her arms crossed.
"Busy weekend. I hope nothing to do with work."
"No Steve's invited the team over for lunch and dinner this afternoon. I have plans for Grace and us this morning and tomorrow."
"Really on the weekend you have Grace." Rachel said with a shake of her head.
"He enjoys Grace's company Rachel. He asked me before deciding it for this weekend. I'm sure Grace will have a lot of fun. Steve has his own private beach so she can go swimming and build sand castles."
"Well I still think it's not fair."
"Grace enjoys her time with my team. They are part of her family Rachel as they and her are a part of mine. Now if you don't mind we have to go as we have a busy day ahead of us."
Danny picked up Grace's bags and set them in the back of the Camaro and drove off. Danny wasn't happy that Rachel had killed his peaceful mood and didn't approve that the weekend he had Grace he was still spending it with his team.
"What are we going to do today Danno?"
"Well this afternoon your Uncle Steve has invited us over for lunch and dinner. What do you think about that? Sound good?"
"Yeah! He has a private beach it's so cool."
"Well I'm glad you approve. We'll be spending the night there as well so I have to quickly go grab some clothes and then we can do whatever you want till lunch time. How's that sound, good?"
Grace nodded and started to go off and talk about her week. Danny smiled as he questioned her on things before he got to his apartment. Danny let Grace out of the car and let her inside the small apartment and set the TV up for her to watch. Danny went into the small bedroom and packed a bag and took it to the car leaving Grace in the apartment since he had a couple of other things he needed to do before they headed off.
Danny had just put the bag in the trunk when he was knocked to the floor and he didn't have the chance to make a sound. A wolf was once again on top of him holding him down with another couple standing beside it. The Beta was once again in human form standing not far away.
"So detective where were you last night? I came by to talk with you."
"I had a few things to finish up at the office along with the transfer back to HPD. I ended up sleeping there."
The beta frowned but nodded anyway. The wolf holding him down let him up and Danny sat up leaning against the car. His leg was throbbing now and he hoped that none of the stitches pulled.
"Look my little girl is just inside. I don't want to worry her. The transfer is done. I'll be back at HPD on Monday."
"Very good, detective. I'm glad we are on the same page. Let's go." The wolf quickly darted into the bushes while the Beta stayed behind. "I will still be keeping an eye on you detective."
The man then turned and disappeared into the bushes with the others. Danny stood up slowly and closed the trunk of the car and headed inside with a slight limp. Danny went back into the bedroom and closed the door and changed his clothes and took a look at his leg. A couple of stitches had pulled and there was a little bit of blood seeping out so Danny changed the bandage and got dressed.
"Alright Grace ready to go?"
"Yeah."
"What are we waiting for let's go."
Danny led Grace out of the apartment and locked the door as Grace climbed into the car. Danny quickly pulled out his phone and dialled Steve's number. He knew Steve would want to know about this.
"Danny I thought I said to spend time with Grace?" Was the first thing Steve said when he answered the phone.
"We are just about to. Steve I was packing some stuff from my apartment when the pack came back."
"Shit! Danny are you ok?" Steve's voice was worried.
"I'm alright. Just a couple of pulled stitches. I think they were coming to make sure I had transferred out of Five-0."
"What did you tell them?"
"That I did."
"Alright Danny. What are you doing with Grace this morning?"
"Don't know yet."
"Alright. Just be careful ok."
"Always am."
"I'll see you in a couple of hours."
"Yeah see you than Steve."
Danny hung up as he got in the car and drove off. Grace was looking concerned at him.
"Danno are you ok?"
"Yeah Monkey just talking to Uncle Steve about something."
"You're not going to work are you?"
"No no. I'm not going to work. So what do you want to do?" Grace shrugged her shoulders. "What's this? Huh?" Half copying Grace's shrug of her shoulders. "What do you want to do? You have free choice on what you want to do up till lunch time." Grace just shrugged again and Danny gave her a light glare in the rear-view mirror making her smile sweetly. "How about I just drive down the main road and you point out if you want to stop?"
"Yeah."
Danny smiled and focus on the road as Grace started talking again about her week.
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