Chapter Eight

-"He carried over the threshold and took her straight to the bedroom. He stood her up, and unzip that dress in record time. Someone in a hurry. You damn straight, he said. He stopped for a minute when he saw she was wearing a blue bra and blue lacy panties. My favorite color, and he kissed her with everything he had, finally pulling away to breathe. She told him you are way overdressed and pulled his jacket off; he ripped his shirt off, and she unbuckled his belt, and he was standing there in his boxer. Well, someone is happy to see me. He sure is; he has been waiting forever, woman; he throws her on the bed, kissing her in a favorite spot, his hand all over her; he gets to her panties, damn my kind of panties, as his eyes wander inside. They were crotchless; I figured I would save you some time. They made love all night long and early the next morning. We are engaged, yes we are. You did well, Commander; that is the best op you planned. If I must say so, I agree, and he kisses her. It was so great to see all our friends and family. It was, I could have done without the embarrassing stories from my Seal buddies, and he laughed. Did you really tell Freddy you got that hickey by cutting yourself shaving? Yeah, but they didn't believe it for a second that I spent the weekend leave by myself. Their phones buzz at the same time. Look, I got a lot of text from everyone saying congrats again and pics. They made it back safe. Steve laughed. What is so funny? Danno said in our Barry White time don't forget to practice safety first. What was he talking? Then she said, oh, then she screamed. Oh My God! Oh My God! What is it, Cath? I was supposed to get my second shot on Thursday, and I forgot, and since we haven't been doing anything, it was no problem. So you are saying you could get pregnant from last night and this morning; it is a possibility, but it is slim. Slim, huh, and he had that look, so how about we just up the chance? What, Cath, we are getting married soon. I want to have a baby with you; corrections make that lots of babies, so the sooner we start, the better. You do? yeah, don't you? Yeah, but I didn't think you wanted to so soon. I do, and let me show how much and he did.

-"Another text from Danny with a pic of our engagement in the local paper. Danny next texted me; the local news somehow found out about their engagement and ran this. Oahu's most eligible bachelor is off the market. He got an engagement this past weekend with his longtime girlfriend, Lt. Catherine Rollins, in VA. Congratulations to the happy couple. Well, the whole world knows now. I am glad, I want to shout it to the rooftop, and he smiles. Cath, when do you think you will be ready to go back home? How about we stay here for a couple more weeks, just us, pack my stuff up and we go home then. Really, yeah, really. I love you, fiancé, and I love you, fiancée. In the meantime, Lynn was sitting at home drinking as usual, and the news came on. She heard the report, Ladies, sorry to be bear of bad news, but Oahu's most reliable bachelor is off the market. Commander Steven John McGarrett, head of the Five-0 task force and Navy Seal, got engaged this weekend to his longtime girlfriend, Lt. Catherine Rollins, in VA. She yells what the fuck? The Governor was there along with all his team and his Oahu family. We managed to find some photos from the happy occasion, and she put some of pics up with Danny and the team, the governor. Mary and her parents and one where Steve is on one knee and kissing her. Lynn throws her drink at the TV.

-"She immediately calls Melissa. Did you know Danny was going to Steve's engagement party? No, Lynn, I did not. He didn't tell me anything. Well, it's all over the news with pics and lit. It looks like everyone was there. That bitch got him to marry him with lies I assumed He doesn't get to screw me over and get a happy ever after. No, he is going to pay. Lynn, don't do anything crazy, and I think you need to move on. I will do no such fucking thing, and she hung up the phone. She needs to come up with a plan. She had the feeling they were coming back soon to plan the wedding. Steve was outside fishing, and he called Kono. Hey boss, Adam & I really enjoyed ourselves. You did really well, and so happy for you two. Thanks, Kono, and I need a huge favor. What is sit? Catherine and I are coming back in a couple of weeks, and I want to change out the bedroom furniture if you know what I mean. Yeah, I do, I order something online mattress with bedding, and I was wondering if you could meet the delivery there and help get it ready. I love to boss, and oh Kono, I don't think she did because she was only there a couple of times, but I would pass her to leave something of her there. Can you check to make sure she didn't leave anything in the house? All of Catherine's stuff is in a box in my closet, and I think you will be able to tell what is her in my nightstand. Will do, boss; I got you and can't wait for you two to get back. Thanks. He didn't want Catherine to have anxiety about coming back to their bedroom and finding Lynn's stuff. He made sure she never left anything, but she was the type who would have sneaked and done it.

-"Steve, I really want to open a center to help the Vet. I told you I am good with that, Cath. You are not upset I am not coming back to Five-0. No, I am not. We start looking when we can get back. I know this real estate lady who can help. She was involved in a couple of our cases, and she has the hot for Danny. Really, he said she is a bit much for him. She kiss him and thank you. Sure enough Lynn came up with one of her plans was to leave some stuff for Catherine to find when they got back. She needs to find a way to get in the house. She saw a delivery truck that looked like they were taking out the old furniture, so she thought while they were doing that, she could sneak in and plant some of her underwear, toiletries, sleepwear, and some cups she had made with their names on it. She didn't know Kono was inside because Adam dropped her off bec her car was in the shop. Everyone was upstairs, so she went to the kitchen and put the cups on the counter; in the living room, she put some of her underwear in the sofa and recliner. She went to the bathroom and put some of her toiletries, and some clothes in the hall closet. Yeah, that was good; she wanted to go upstairs but could chance it. Steve never let her leave anything a couple of times she was there. She was so busy planting that she didn't see Kono watching her every move. She was proud of her and knew this would hurt Catherine and gave her joy. As soon as she left, Kono got all of her things and put them in the trash. She had already checked upstairs and didn't find anything of hers. On the nightstand, Steve had a pic of him and Catherine and books she knew Catherine liked. She was confident there was nothing of Lynn in the house. Once the delivery left. She made the bed with the new bedding and left a pic of their engagement she had framed and put on the dresser. She calls Steve. Hey boss, everything went okay with the delivery; the bedroom set you picked out is beautiful, and she will love it. I put the new curtain up also. You are a lifesaver, Kono. Also, Lynn was here. What, yeah, she didn't see me, but I saw her putting some of the things downstairs in the sofa, kitchen, and bathroom. I got rid of all of it. She is clearly not giving up on you and trying to make Catherine jealous. Make sure you guys are careful of your surroundings. I will and thank you. Catherine walks in; how is Kono? She fine. He couldn't tell her about Lynn bec he ruined the surprise. She was just checking in and how good of a time she & Adam.

-"That good. So when do you want to get married? Just so you know, I don't want a long engagement, and he leans in and kisses her. That's good because neither do I. Do you think you could put something together in a week, and he looks dead serious? A week Steve? Yeah, put your planning and analytic skills to use. He then burst out laughing. I am kidding, and she hit him in the arm. How about 3 months? I could work with that. Maybe we could get married on the USS Enterprise? What, yeah, it decommissioned and at Pearl is now used for various events and tourists. It is also where we first met. I don't think so we met before that. We did not. Okay, maybe I saw you before we actually met. Huh, she never heard this before. You were a senior at the academy; I was back to do some training with the freshman cadets before heading to the enterprise. I saw this sexy, hot brunette walking across the yard, leading the female cadets. My tongue was hanging out my mouth, and Billy said get your tongue back in your mouth, McGarrett. She is way out of your league. I had never been so mesmerized by a woman like that before. Drop dead beauty, a leader and I could tell kickass. I didn't see you again until we worked together on the Enterprises. You never told me that story. I know but it true. We can get married on the enterprises, let's look at some pic line together. They saw other couples getting married and the venue was beautiful for weddings and receptions from what they saw. They check to see if there was any opening in three months. It was one on the first sat. They immediately book it. Catherine said she was going to call to confirm and talk to them about everything they wanted for the occasion. Will you wear your dress white? Sure, if you want me to. Cath, as long as you are standing next to me, that's all I care about. I am going to call Jackie and let her know so she can help me with stuff. Okay, I am going fishing and let you do the wedding stuff. He wondered if the fantail of the place where they carved their initials and date was still there. He wants to go there without her and take a pic of it or even cut it out if he can. Make a necklace with it. Yeah, fingers crossed, and he got down to fishing. The next day, Jackie helped her a lot as maid of honor; she said that was her job. The base gave her all the vendors that had done previous weddings. They contacted them, told them what they wanted, and booked their date. They would be back on the island in a couple of weeks, and I would meet them in person. They only had invitations , wedding dresses, and bridesmaid shopping to do. She asks Kono, Grace, Mary, and Joanie, along with Jackie, to be bridesmaids and flower girls. She left the boys up to Steve but would find the place for the tux for him to go. She was eager to get back home now, to work on wedding stuff. She decides to wait till after the wedding to start her new business for the VA. It was time to head home, and they couldn't wait.

-"They landed and took an Uber home. They were at the door, and Steve scooped her up. Steve, you have already done this, but not at our home. He unlocked the door to hear surprise, and the Team and Grace were waiting for him. Welcome home. WOW, thank you, guys; I love the banner; welcome home to the future, Mr. and Mrs. McGarrett. Kamekona is out back setting up the lunch; figure you be hungry; we eat and get out of your hair. No, it's good. Truly they were happy, he put the bags down and went out back. It felt so good to be near the ocean again with his fiancée; he looked at her and smiled. They caught him up on some of the cases, and he told him the wedding date, but a formal invitation would be coming. They congratulated him again, and everyone left. It was nice to see everyone but I am tired. Let go shower and take a nap.

-"She got to the top of the stairs and paused; she knew she had to get it out of her head about him being with Lynn; she was getting married, for god sake. He picked up on hesitant and open the door, and held her hand. Wow, you changed everything except the dressers. I did this with the help of Kono. I want to make our new beginning our own and for you not to feel uncomfortable. He didn't say Lynn, but he knew what she meant. It is beautiful, Steve after she looks around at the furniture, wait, is that our initial in the heart in the middle of the headboard? It is; I love the color and blue anchors around it. She starts crying; you okay? Yes, happy tears that you love me so much to do all of it. Our engagement pic are in a beautiful frame. Uh, that was Kono. She opened the dresser next to her side; you kept my books and lotions. Yes, I did. He went to his side; I even kept the notebook DVD in my drawer. She said to him, you are amazing and kissed him. So are you, my fiancée? Let's unpack and get our shower; I think you can thank me again in there, and she did.

AN: Thanks to everyone who still reading this. I got a couple more chapter and this one will be done.