AN: This is my twistfrom when they were in the jungle. I wish they had given us more between them. I love Jerry on the show, but I thought it was unnecessary to have him go along.

Love will find a way. ( A McRoll Story)

Chapter One

-"He starts out the day as usual, with his morning swim before heading to the office. He was so tired of going through the motions and pretending he was happy but he couldn't take the pitiful look from his friends. He was a proud man and was the best at hiding his true feelings. He has been doing this for over two years since she left. Yes, he still thinks about her daily and misses her, but she doesn't want him anymore. Seeing her again last year when she came to get him to rescue her mom. He tried to show it, but he was happy to see her. He was with Lynn when she came back, and maybe if he hadn't been talking about that relationship, she might have let him have a talk about their relationship. She still was the most beautiful woman he had ever known. He wanted so much to kiss her on that airstrip. The woman he was going to propose, and she would say yes. Why didn't he ask and beg her to stay?

-"He was in his feelings and his stupid pride stopped him. The mission was no time to get into their fail relationship. There she was again, risking everything for him. What did he do for her but become complacent? No wonder she left him. He wanted to get on that plane with her. He was sick of Lynn, and long since known, she wasn't the woman for him. He should have broken up after that first date. He was tired of Danny and Lou getting on him to get back on the horse again. They didn't understand how deep his love was for Catherine. He thinks about how she asked him to come home that night. He agreed the job comes first. She had been going a year, and all he had to do was take the laptop home or have someone else monitor it so he could spend some time with her. Oh no, he had to be the one and thought she was okay with him putting the job first. He was wrong, and now he realizes that.

-"Lynn was a pain, texting and calling him nonstop during the day. Wants him to go places all the time and buy her things. She was so jealous of Catherine. She always tried to get him to say bad things about her, but he never did. She kept saying that she wanted to move in, but that was never going to happen. It took him forever to even let her spend the night. He was pissed that she threw Catherine's ring at him. He tried to be the gentleman and pretend he was over her and took her out to a fancy restaurant. That's all she cares about anyway. Once he got back from the trip to rescue his mom, she wanted to know every detail, but he told her he never discussed any mission. Of course, she asked if I slept with Catherine! I started not to answer but just said no and ended that conversation. He had started to make excuses not to see Lynn after he returned from that trip. He knew he was still in love with Catherine, and part of him hoped she would give up the CIA and come back to him. He had added her contact back, and even though he deleted it, he knew that number hard. Danny kept asking him how he felt about setting Catherine again. He just said he was thankful she came to get him to rescue his Mom. They had reached a new norm of being friends. He asked if Lynn got mad because he left with her. He said yes, she did, but it didn't matter to him. Danny asks why not? Because we are just casual. Melissa said Lynn said you two are getting close, and maybe she is moving in soon. Steve sighed, that is not going to happen.

-" Steve, Catherine is gone, and she is never coming back; you got to move on. I don't want to talk about Catherine, so let's just drop it and get to work. Okay buddy. He went into his office and was catching up on some paperwork. He went to his phone and found the picture of the two of them at Kono's wedding. He was so happy then, and she looked beautiful in that new dress. He wishes he had spent more time with her and not taken her for granted. His phone rang and his heart started beating fast, it was Catherine. Hello Lieutenant hey sailor, how are you? I am good. What about you? I am sorry to bother you but I need a favor! I think that is my line, and he smiles. What do you need? I have to come to Hawaii to track a bomb dealer and was wondering if you would assist me? I understand if you can't, and I hate to ask, but I know you know that island better than anyone. He was giddy. Sure, Cath, tell me what you need.

-"I will be there tomorrow. I will check in at the Hilton first and meet you at HQ later. Will that work for you? Yes, that will be great. I can pick it up if you like. No, Steve, that's okay. I don't want to cause you any trouble. You won't; I think for now, it is probably best if you don't. Okay. Thanks Steve. He said safe travel, and see you tomorrow. He was beyond giddy; he would be seeing her tomorrow. He couldn't wipe that stupid grin off his face. Danny walks in, Steve, I have to leave to go NJ. My Mom is having surgery. Sure, buddy; I hope everything is okay. Wait, what with that goofy smile? You imagine things. Danny knew something was up but didn't have time to get into it. I text you with an update. Okay buddy. He wouldn't bother telling Lynn because she would not be in his life much longer.

-"Catherine was thinking of Lynn, who was now the one sitting in his living room and sleeping in his bedroom. She never told Steve, but when he went upstairs, Lynn made it a point to let her know how much in love they were and all the things they did together. She thought maybe he didn't really love me because they never went out much. She always enjoyed that they never made it to dinner. Lynn also said Steve threw out the engagement ring and told her he would get her a more beautiful and expensive one because she deserved it. He said he regretted wasting his time with her because she was a liar. Catherine was crushed, but she wasn't there for any of that, she kept her pride and said well, I am glad he is happy now. She knew Lynn wanted her to get into an arrangement with her, but she did know that was not her style.