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Chapter 22

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Steve watched as Danny pulled out of the driveway to go collect Grace before heading back out to the lanai and sat on the chairs there, the phone conversation running through his head. He had not realised that Grace had told it. He had thought that once Danny lived with him for a while that he would change his mind and bolt.

Then there was the part of actually meeting the parents. He'd never met parents of people he was dating. Sure he'd met parents of is Navy SEAL buddies but no one he was dating. He just was unsure of what to do, but first he needed to get Danny the time off.

Steve pulled out his phone and dialled the Governor. He knew he would be in his office till about 11 before going out with his family. Three rings went by before the phone was answered.

"Commander McGarrett what can I do for you? I don't believe your team has a case."

"We don't Governor this is a personal matter."

"Alright."

"I've approved Danny's time off for the Christmas period I just need you to sign off on it. I'll have the paperwork done Monday and faxed straight over."

"Is everything ok?"

"Yeah his mother called this morning wanting Danny to come home for the holiday since they haven't seen him in a couple of years."

"Well I'll approve both yours and Detective Williams leave, just send the files over Monday and you can update the correct dates once booked just put down a rough estimate."

"Governor it's just Danny."

"I would have thought you would join him?"

"I… Well I only planned to get Danny's first. I was going to work on mine later."

"Nervous to meet his parents?" The Governor asked with a chuckle.

"Yes sir." Steve sighed.

"I'm sure if they are anything like Detective Williams than you'll get along fine."

"Yes Sir."

"Was there anything else?"

"No sir. Thankyou very much for this. Have a good weekend."

"You too Commander."

Steve hung up and grabbed the laptop that he had brought out with him and switched it on. Steve was going to look up some flights so he had a rough idea of when they were going to go. After Steve took down some dates and costs he opened some other files that he had left to work on. Steve was so engrossed in what he was doing he didn't hear the car pull up in the driveway.

"Uncle Steve!"

It wasn't till Steve heard that he realised that they were back. Steve turned around in the chair too see Grace bolting towards him. Steve set the computer on the table besides his chair just as Grace ran around to face him. Steve opened his arms as she jumped up to hug him around the neck.

"Hi Gracie. How are you going?"

"Good." Grace took a glance at the computer. "Don't tell me you are working this weekend, Uncle Steve?"

"No Gracie. I was just finishing up some files while I waited for you and Danno to get back."

"What did I say?" Danny said in response, as he came up beside them.

"I don't know Danno why don't you remind me." Steve said with a smile.

Grace giggled from where she sat on Steve's lap while looking at Danny. He just shook his head and sat on the other chair.

"So what are we going to do today?" Danny asked.

"I don't know. What shall we do Gracie?" Steve asked Grace.

"Surfing?"

"Surfing ok." Steve said with a smile to her.

"You are a bad influence on her." Danny said.

"I don't know what you mean Danno."

Danny just looked at them both when they gave him an innocent look. Danny looked out at the water for a minute before looking back at Steve and Grace.

"Why don't you go put your things away and then get changed. We'll meet you on the patio when you are ready." Danny said.

Grace smiled widely and leapt off Steve's lap and ran up to the house. Steve and Danny laughed as she ran up to the house. Steve and Danny laughed as they watched her run up towards the house and disappear inside. Danny watched for an extra second before looking at Steve.

"Yes Danny?"

"What exactly were you doing on your laptop?"

"Like I said I was doing some extra work."

"You are a really bad liar. I know that's not all you were doing."

"I did look at flights and costs to New Jersey."

"Of course you did. What did the Governor say?"

"He approved our time off. I'll give him estimated dates and then I can update them when we have decided them."

"Good. I'll review them with you tonight so I know what the costs are."

"Danny I can…"

"Don't you even start with me. I will be paying for these flights and don't even think of going ahead and paying for them. Think of it like I Christmas present from me. I will be showing you around my home town."

"Alright Danny."

"I expect to see the costs in my email tonight." Steve nodded his head to say he would do it. "Well let's go get ready because Gracie will be down any second."

Steve headed upstairs with Danny to change their clothes and headed downstairs just as Grace did as well. Steve quickly swung her up into his arms and held her upside down getting a squeal from her.

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Steve sighed as he looked at the envelope sitting on his desk. He had not touched it since the Navy Officer had dropped it off. Steve was glad that Danny, Chin and Kono had left to get lunch. It would mean they wouldn't hound him with questions the instant the officer left. Steve didn't want to open it. It was only two months till it was their trip to New Jersey and Steve was looking forward to it, even if he was nervous to meet Danny's parents.

Steve reached for the envelope and saw movement and he saw Danny walking in and over to him. Steve sat back as Danny opened the door.

"Steve?"

"Yes Danny?"

"What was that officer doing here? And why were you wearing your 'I want to kill you' face and directing it at the envelope?"

"Danny…"

"Steve what's going on?" Danny asked starting to worry.

"It's from the Navy."

"Have you opened it?"

"No."

"Go on babe. It could be nothing."

"And if I'm recalled to active duty?"

"Then we will deal with it. Go on."

Steve sighed as he picked up the envelope and Danny sat on the couch. Steve tore it open and pulled out the papers. Danny stood seeing the look and walked over. Steve held it out to Danny who took them and read the page.

"It's a good thing we booked your flights so that if we had to change or cancel we could."

"You and Grace still go to Jersey, Danny. It might be a simple mission and can meet you both in Jersey."

"If it was simple they wouldn't recall you would they?"

"No." Steve sighed.

"Then we will see what happens babe. Don't worry about it."

"I have to go to the base next week to report in. I'll know then how long I could be away for and when I leave."

"It's ok Steve."

"Danny..."

"Babe listen to me. I knew there was always going to be a possibly that you would be recalled from the reserves. I always knew that even before we got together. It will be ok. Don't stress."

"You and Grace will still go there even if I'm not. Once the mission is over I'll fly to Jersey afterwards and meet you both there."

"Alright Steve."

"Chin and Kono getting our lunch now?"

"Yeah I asked them to. Saying I forgot something important when I saw the Army Officer."

"Navy."

"I don't think Chin and Kono saw him."

"Ok. Well we should get back to work."

"Steve I want to you to not worry about this. Everything will be alright."

Danny walked over to Steve and grabbed his shoulder making Steve look up at him. Danny smiled and kissed Steve before his phone went off. Danny groaned and pulled away.

"You best get that." Steve said.

Danny walked out of Steve's office and towards his own as he answered. Steve sighed and looked back at the papers on his desk and then to Danny before he picked up the office phone.

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Danny sighed in relief as he finished the last of the paperwork that he had to do for the day. It had been a quiet week for them which left them all in the office with paperwork that needed doing. Danny thought back to the Naval letter that Steve received the week before and he felt dread at Steve having to go on a highly dangerous mission that he could possibly not come back from. The last thing he wanted was to have to tell Grace that Steve wouldn't be coming home. His little girl adored the SEAL.

Danny looked up at Steve who was now leaving his office. Danny quickly shut his computer down and turned off the side lamp and grabbed his phone and gun, which was in the draw. Danny left his office and walked with Steve out of the building. He did see the folder in Steve's hand and it wasn't work related as there was no marking to say it was Five-0. Danny was curious but said nothing. Steve had been very edgy the last few days since receiving the letter so Danny didn't want to press for answers. But if Steve didn't explain where he went for 4hrs today and what the folder was about Danny would ask. As they climbed into the Camaro Danny was starting to worry as Steve hadn't said a word.

"Steve?" Danny said as Steve started the car.

"Yeah?"

"Everything ok?"

"Yeah why wouldn't it be?"

"You haven't said a word since leaving the office."

"Sorry Danny, a lot on my mind."

"I understand but please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Hell, even if you just need to talk, I'll listen. I am a good listener I'll have you know." Danny said and Steve slowly smirked. "What?"

"I would be surprised if you were a good listener as you hardly ever stop talking."

Danny stared at Steve gobsmacked but gave him a light glare and slap Steve's arm for that comment.

"Here I am being nice and you insult me. I'm hurt." Danny said with a smile, his plan worked getting Steve to lighten up.

"Sorry Danno."

Steve leaned over since they were sitting at traffic lights and kissed him as an apology.

"Hmm… You don't get off that easy."

"I figured I wouldn't."

"Smart ass." Danny muttered with a smile.

Steve got the car moving when the light turned green and they drove in silence for a few minutes.

"Danny?"

"Yeah?"

"When do you want to tell Grace?" Steve asked and Danny sighed.

"I would like to wait a few days before you go. If you don't mind. I don't want her worry unnecessarily, she should enjoy the time with you before you go away."

"Ok. I understand."

They pulled into Steve's driveway and headed inside. Danny headed upstairs to put his wallet and gun away before coming back downstairs as Steve headed up. Danny saw steak sitting in the sink, defrosting as he walked into the kitchen to grab some beers from the fridge. He placed the beers in an esky before heading out the back door and down to the chairs by the beach. Danny would deny it but at the end of the day he enjoyed watching the sunset on the beach. Watching it with Steve and even his daughter made it even better. Danny looked over as Steve sat down and he was still a little bit tense from the news he received last week.

"So does the Governor know?"

"Yeah I rang him after I received the papers and our talk. I rang him after the meeting today when I found out when I would be leaving and how long I could be away for."

"He was ok with it?"

"He doesn't have much choice but he knew all of that when he took over as Governor. He understood that even though I might give him a time on when I'll be back it could change and be longer or shorter."

"Steve it will be fine. Five 0 will be alright while you are gone for the Navy. HPD have our backs and we will still be here when you get back. You just have to come back in one piece." Danny said.

"I do plan on that Danny."

"I know you do. When do you leave?"

"End of next week."

"That soon?"

"I know."

"When do you have Grace next week?"

"Wednesday night."

Steve smiled slightly before he took a drink from his beer. Danny sighed as he sat back. It was so close to when Steve would need to leave. He didn't like it but there wasn't much he could do.

"Ok babe you have taunted me enough. What is that you have there? I'm guessing it's not a case."

"No its not." Steve said and sighed before handing it to Danny and indicated for him to open it. "I went and saw my lawyer today. I changed my will."

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