Chapter Five

-" Oh yeah, I guess that McGarrett touch still works on you. He grinned. Yes, it does, and he takes her to the couch. Cath, I want you so bad but I want to do right by you this time. Let's begin our life together by taking it slow and building the trust that we had. I can't believe I am saying this instead of throwing you down on this couch now and having my way with you. I want to show you that I am the man who appreciates you and will never take you for granted again. I know our sex life is off the chain, and it's killing me not to be with you, but I love you more than just making love with you. You mean so much more to me. If you let me and you can control yourself and the smirks, then I hope you are okay with this. She swatted him on the arm; I can control myself; I think it was Commander Jr who couldn't control himself last night; I felt him against my butt last night. Well, I didn't say it was going to be easy, and you push your butt up against him; what was he supposed to do, and they both laugh. So carefree, and it feels so right. I am with you, Steve, every step of the way. We do need to rebuild and communicate more about what we feeling. We can enjoy each other company, though we will not end up in bed. Yeah, we see about that, and they kiss. His phone rang, it was Danny he showed it to her. Talk to him bec you know he keeps calling until you do. I am going to hit the shower. Hey Danno. What the hell is going on with you, Steve? What are you talking about? Lynn just called Melissa crying and yelling that you broke up with her and you are with Catherine?

-"You lied to me, Steve? Why, why, why? Danny calms down there was something I had to work out before I could tell you or anyone. What things? You know I told you repeatedly I was going to break up with Lynn, Did I not? Yeah, you did, but what has that had to do with Catherine? That woman took your heart out and stomped on it twice I was there, remember? Some things happen that I just found out about. Remember her Dad punching me? Yes, I remember punching the shit out of you and almost breaking your jaw. Later on, I went to his room because he said something that I was curious about, and I needed to ask him some more questions. Why would you want to ask your EX Dad about anything? Do you want me to tell you, or do you just want to continue to rant? If you do want just to rant, I am going to hang up. Yeah, I want to hear; go ahead, Steven. Well, I finally got her Dad to tell me after he chewed my butt out for mistreating his daughter for so many years. I found out Catherine lied to me and you because she was protecting us. Protecting us? Look, I can't go into the details, but she was blackmailed to join the CIA to protect me from going to jail and distant Five-0 and was told not to tell me. He was meeting with the CIA with proof to get her out of her contract, and along with my proof, we did. Are you fucking kidding me? No, I am not. Look, Danny, I am sorry for lying to you and the Team, but I need to go to her and let her know how sorry I was for mistreating her and thinking bad things about her. When I get back, I tell you more, but right now, just trust me, partner. She is not to blame, and I still love her. You what? Yes, Danno, she it for me. I going to stay here for at least a month and hopefully come home with Catherine. We have a lot to work out. I know I was a jerk to end it with Lynn over video chat, but I wasn't coming back soon, and Cath couldn't move forward until I ended whatever I had with her. You know she is a decent woman. Yes, she is. Man, I am happy for you. You two belong together. You are going to have a problem with Lynn, though. Yeah, I figured that out and will deal with it once I return. I got to go and don't hate me, I am still your best buddy, bye Danny. Danny hung up and hoped this time, the two of them would work out. Even though he was mad, he didn't tell him the truth, but he knew that Steve only loved Catherine and when he was truly happy.

-" Melissa went over to Lynn. She was furious. Can you believe he is with her? How do you know that, Lynn? She records the video chat. Do you see that she made it larger that is Catherine in that pic behind him? Look, Dany said they were together a long time, like over 15 years, before they broke up. From what I hear, she is a nice person, and she was nice to me that time they were trapped in a building. You are not fucking helping Melissa. I had plans for me and Steve. We were going to be the most envious couple in the state. All the women were going to be really jealous because I had him, and they didn't. We had fun together, and we are meant to be. Lynn, I know you are hurt, but you yourself said he never talked to you about anything serious, he barely saw you, and when you were together, he was drunk. I don't think it was a healthy relationship. Shut the fuck up. What do you know? You are still with Danny even though he is still seeing his EX. Let's not bring me into this. Calm down and move on. Let's go out shopping or to a bar to get your mind off, Steve. This will not end this way, Catherine will not be with him, I promise you that. Come on, girl, let's drown your sorrow at a bar. They left to hit the nearest bar.

-"Hey, the neighbor down the road, have some horses and let me ride them anytime I want. If you want to go for a horseback ride, sure, that be great. Let me change, and we can go. He thought he should call the entire team now and tell them some of what was going on. Everyone should be in the office now, and Danny probably told them, but he wants it to come from him. Hey Danny. Is everyone in the office now? Yes, can you put me on speaker? Yeah, hold on, as I head to the bullpen, where Chin, Kono, and Lou are standing. Hey guys, I am not sure what Danny told you yet but I want to tell you I am sorry for not telling you everything that was going on. I am in Virginia with Catherine, Kono had this big grin on her face. There are things that happened that I recently found out that were not of her doing. I can't get in over an open line, but no, she was protecting me and us. Uh, I ended things with Lynn. Catherine & I are going to try and work on our relationship. I will be here for a month before I return. I know you all have a lot of questions and I promise I will answer as much as I can when I get back. Kono said boss, I am so happy for you. I knew deep down there was more to the story. Chin said I am too, Steve. Lou said good for you, man. Danny, okay, babe, we hold down the fort and tell Catherine we said hello. I will do so later. Wow, I didn't see that coming said Lou. I feel bad about thinking and saying some of the stuff I did said Danny. Chin, I am with Kono. I knew that there had to be more to the story, but it wasn't my place to say anything. I just wanted Steve to be happy. Melissa said Lynn not taking the break up well. Steve told me long before he was going to break up with her. It wasn't working out, and he only kept it up because of me and Lou nagging him. You two should be ashamed said Kono. We tried the grumpy Seal and wanted him to move on. Yeah, look how that turn out. You should have been telling him to go after her; any fool could see he was still miserable when he was pretending to be with Lynn. Men, you guys are clueless and she went to her office. Let's get to work. Any case yet? Nothing yet, then let's get caught up on our paperwork, and they head to their office.

-" Catherine comes out in her jean boots and flannel shirt. How did it go with the Team? They are happy for us and said hi to you. Really, I thought they would be trying to talk you out of staying here. I didn't go into detail but said you were not to blame. He leans in to kiss her. Let go riding Rollins. They walked to the neighbor's house. Saddles the horse and is riding the trail. Looking at each other and smiling. I love horseback riding; I always did, even when I was a kid. Oh yeah, I never knew that. Remember I told you about the pony I got for my 10 birthday? Yeah, you did, and you fell off it and broke your arm, but you were determined to get back on it the next day. You stuck out of the house to do it and your Dad found you coming back to the barn riding it. You do remember.? Even then you were stubborn and he laughed. This felt so good and so right. How could he have ever let this woman go? They stopped and got off the horse, and walked to a nearby lake where the water was. It is beautiful said Catherine. Steve was looking at her and said yes, it is. You are not even looking at Lake; she turns to him and smiles. I am not, but what I am looking at is just as beautiful. I miss you, Cath; every day, we were separated. He sits on the grass and pulls her into his lap. Arm around her. I love you so much, Cath. I try to deny it, but here he points to his heart, but I couldn't. She turns and kisses him. I miss you, Steve, and I do love you. I am sorry for lying to you but I couldn't let anything happen to you. I know, and I should have told you about the CIA shooting back then, but I thought I had everything under control and didn't want you to be affected by what I did. It cost me the best thing that happen to me. I promise if you let me to show you every day how much I love you. He kissed her again, and pretty soon, they were making out on the grass like teenagers and not a care in the world. We better stop before someone comes along and catch up. Yeah, you're right, and they got up to head home.

-"Sitting on the sofa watching some show, so Ms. Millionaire, what are you going to do with all that money? You know I have no problem being a kept man. She laughed, you wouldn't last a day without a crime to solve or jumping off a building, or being shot at. I don't know, but I want to do something good with it. Would you have a problem if I did some for Veterans, maybe a center to help them and dedicate it to Billy? No, Cath, that would be great, and I could volunteer to help when I am not working. Billy was a good soldier and even though he was trying to steal you back, he was my friend also. Steve, I need to tell you something and please don't get upset. Okay, That night Billy dropped me off at home, he told me he still loved me and if things didn't work out with you that, he would be waiting. Steve had that look; he didn't do anything inappropriate; he was just putting it out there. I said there was no chance of us getting back together, that I was with you, and if that was his plan, this partnership was over now. He apologized and said he was out of line and didn't bring it up again. WOW, Rollins, you have a way with men. What is that supposed to mean? Once you are with them, they can't get you out of their system at all. Ah, she punches him in the arm. I never asked you when I made the stupid mistake of letting you go because I didn't think you should wait because of all the missions I was on. You were with Billy; why did you all break up? Because he wasn't you, and no matter how pissed I was at you, I couldn't get you out of my head and heart. Oh really, he moves closer. Don't be so full of yourself. It's okay, Rollins, if you find me irresistible, and he laid her down on the couch. Kissing and hand roving everywhere. Man, this is going to be so hard waiting, and he jumps up. Steve, I need to take a cold shower, and she throws a pillow at him.

-"While in the shower, he decides he wants to propose to her before going back home to get married. He needed to find a place to throw the biggest party ever, and hopefully, the team, her parents, and Mary could come. Her BFF was still living nearby. He asks Catherine to invite her over for dinner so he can apologize to her. He was still a little piss at her for setting her up with the Captain. He shook that out of his mind. He was getting out of the shower and drying off, and she opened the door as he wrapped the towel around his hips. Steve, I can make lunch, and the word died in her mouth. Cheeks bright red. No need to blush, Rollins; it is nothing you have seen several times before. He walk over and kiss her. How long was she going to be able to wait? I know Commander, and she swaps his butt. You do not play fair. I am not the one who barges into my room. Hey, I was thinking, why don't you invite Kerry over for lunch? I can apologize to her and try to get on her good side. Yeah, that will be great. I will call her now and see when she can make it. They heard the doorbell ring. Who could that be? I'll get you dressed and answer the door. It was the Captain. Hi James, Hi Catherine. I want to stop by and see how you are doing. I haven't heard from you since our dinner a couple of weeks ago. I am leaving for TDY in Oahu at Pearl and want to check in before I leave. Sit down, James. You are going to be in Hawaii for the first time. You are going to love it. The beaches, surfing and the weather. Just then, Steve walked in, and he heard voices. James, this is Commander Steve McGarrett, McGarrett, you are a Navy Seal, right? Yes, and they shook hands. You are a legend in the Navy. I don't know about that. Steve didn't like this guy at all because he knew he liked Catherine, but he played nice. Steve, James has TDY in Oahu. Really, yeah, I am going to be training some of the new cadets and officers for several months. That's great said, Steve. I didn't mean to interrupt, so I just want to stop by and say goodbye. Steve stood up and opened the door; Catherine said if you are still there when I get back, I'll say hello. That would be great. Nice meeting you, Commander, you too, and he left, and Steve closed the door. James was thinking, damn, it is going to be hard to compete with the Commander, but he was up for the challenge. From day one, he was impressed with Catherine; she was the perfect woman for him. He volunteered for the TDY, hoping to spend more time with her. He had heard that she would probably return there soon from her BFF Jackie. Steve, you could have been a little nicer. I was, and I didn't even punch him. He is a nice guy and a friend. Catherin, that guy looked you up and down the entire time he was here. Trust me, he wants to be more than a friend. You are crazy. Jackie is coming over tomorrow for lunch; she said to tell you she is going to kick your ass. I am sure she will try.