Chapter Two
-"Hey Sailor, she walked over and hugged him like a friend, and he said good to see you, Cath. The minute they hugged, all the emotions and feelings returned in just one hug. I really appreciate your help, Steve. Sure, he said, looking into those beautiful brown eyes. Where everyone? I am early because I was anxious about seeing you. It has been a year, and I missed my best friend. I was hoping we could have some time alone before we got started. Sure, she said, wondering what was on his mind. Let's go into my office, and I get you a cup of coffee. He went into the break room and got him some coffee. She took a sip, you remember, and she smiled. I will never forget that or so many other things about you.
-"Catherine I am sorry I took you for granted and didn't appreciate you more. No Steve, you always show with your actions. I understand how important the job was to you. It shouldn't have been because you were more important. I should have told you. It's okay, Steve, and you move on, and I am happy for you, she said, very sad. No Catherine, I admit I was hurt when you left and pissed and miserable I thought I was wrong about you loving me as much as I love you. I got bullied into dating by Danny and Lou, and I admit my pride was hurt. I am so sorry you had to meet Lynn like that. Catherine I, but at the time Lou, Tani & Jr came in and could see a lady was in his office, but they didn't see her face. They immediately walk in, and Lou's surprise, it is Catherine. He says hello, Rollins, but with a not-too-happy look on his face. Hi Lou, good to see you. Steve said Jr and Tani, this is Lieutenant Catherine Rollins, now with the CIA; she used to work with us at Five-O and my best friend. He really wanted to say the love of his life.
-"Nice to meet you ma'am said Junior and Tani. Catherine said hello. Catherine needs our help with a CIA mission that affects the island. She was about to go over with me, so let's all go out to the bullpen. Catherine put the flash drive in and told them about the mission of who she was chasing and why. Lou was making a face behind her back, asking Steve why she didn't call and why she was there. Catherine could feel something going on because Lou was short and cold with her, she thought. She asks if everything is okay. Steve said sure and told Lou to hush.
-"Steve said he get Kamekona to fly them over to the island. She said great and said she needed to check in with the office and ask if she could use an office. Steve said sure, you can use Danny. He is out of town. I am sorry I wont get to see him. She heads to Danny's office and calls her boss. She could see Lou Junior & Tani heading to Steve's office. Lou said what is she doing here, man? Tani & Junior didn't know what was going on. Lou, what McGarrett fails to tell you is that Catherine is his EX, and he plans to ask her to marry her before she leaves him for the second time. They are shocked because Steve never mentioned his personal life, and they knew he was someone named Lynn, but he never introduced her or brought her around. Since Junior moved in with him, Lynn has never been over to the house. He thought Steve went over to her house once in a while. H e never talk about her at all. He had sort of heard Danny & Lou talking about someone who used to work there, and Steve was going to ask her to marry him. Lou, Catherine called me yesterday and asked me for my help. This bombmaker affected the entire island, and she knew I would be upset if the CIA came in and didn't tell me about the danger the island was in. Lou said yeah, she is right. Catherine is very good at her job. The best there is, so you can be assured she will make sure we are properly brief and ready to take on the bomb maker.
-"I probably need you all to run information and track from here to make sure we have no surprise on this island. Get Jerry to help. Tani & Junior went to get Jerry. Before you start, Lou, I am okay with Catherine being here, and it is for work and nothing more. I appreciate your help and stop being rude to her. You know I like and respect Catherine, but I know how broken you were about her leaving, so I am just trying to look out for you, man. I know it. Let's not talk about Catherine and get to work. One other thing do not call Danny and tell him. I don't want him calling me with his rant about her. He needs to focus on his Mom. Okay and Lou left. Catherine came out and said we are all set, let's get going. Jerry said wait, he wanted to go to the island with him because it could have some historical artifact; Steve told him he was needed in the office to help track. He wasn't happy, but he said sure boss.
-"Catherine rode with Steve, and he tried not to look at her but couldn't help it. Why are you looking at me like that? I want to finish what I was saying before Lou came in. Go ahead, but the phone rang through the handsfree, and it had Lynn's name. Catherine just looked away, but Steve didn't answer. Don't you think you should have answered your girlfriend? She is not my girlfriend. Clearly, she is because she made the point to me several times when I came to get for your Mother. Really, what did she say? You two were so in love. She was going to be moving in with you soon. How you were going to buy her a bigger ring because, she deserves it. Steve couldn't believe it. Catherine, none of that is true. The fact is I never should have started dating her, but I was pissed at you for leaving me. I thought you didn't want me. Lou & Danny were pressuring me nonstop to get back on the horse. I did it because I couldn't stand the pitiful looks, I got. You know my stubborn pride. I knew from the first day she wasn't right for me. As a matter of fact, no one was ever going to be right for me than you. Catherine, when this mission is over, can we have a serious talk? I should have done this a long time ago. Please here me out. I miss you, Lieutenant. She couldn't help but be moved by his declaration. She agreed and thought it could do no harm to have a talk. Yes we can. Let's get this job , JR., Lou, and Jerry help them find the location of the bunker and keep an eye on the unexpected bad guys. They were able to locate the bunker and find the bombs. They worked well as a team they always have. Catherine offered to take everyone out for dinner at Kamekona, and they all went, including Adam.
-"Catherine noticed the nonstop call he got from Lynn, but he didn't answer. Lou told him she called him and wanted to know if he was okay. Lou said he just told you were out in the field on a mission, but man, you need to call her. She is blowing my phone up. He texted Lynn and told her he was busy on the job and would be the rest of the night. He contacted her when everything was done. He hopes that stop her. After dinner, Steve told Catherine he could give her a ride to her room. She accepted, she thanked him again for his help and it was good working beside him again. Catherine, I would love to come up so we can have our talk. She looks at him with her face showing questions; I promise it's just to talk. Okay Steve. Once he entered the room, she asked him if he wanted something to drink. She had some beer and wine in the mini-freeze. He said sure. Do you mind if I take a quick shower? I still have some jungle on me, and the Five -0 shower didn't do the trick. Sure go ahead. She grabbed something to wear; it was Steve's old Seal shirt she took with her and some shorts.
-"He was beside himself, knowing she was in the shower naked. Should he go in, no, they had to talk first. She came out with wet hair, wearing his seal shirt and shorts. She put her hair in a ponytail. He stood behind her; Catherine Rollins, you are under arrest for stealing my shirt. She turned around and laughed; you probably didn't miss it. Oh, but I did, but at the same time, I was glad you took it because it meant you still wanted a part of me with you. He wanted to kiss her so badly. He took her hand and walked her to the sofa. Catherine, I miss you, and when you left the last time, I became a different person: bitter, grumpy, and pissed all the time. Danny & Lou said they couldn't take it anymore because I was always short-tempered and mean to them. That was when they said another lady would relax me. I was broken, and I blame you, but in fact, I should have blamed myself. I took you for granted, didn't put you first, and thought you would never leave me. I became someone I never thought I would a player.
-" I did all that stuff with Lynn not to make her happy but to prove I could move on with someone else. I do not love her and have no intention of her moving in. I should have broken up with her a long time ago, but I didn't want the badgering to start again, along with the pity looks. I used to see her about once a month but lately, I started making excuses not to and use work. After I came back from rescuing my mother, she wanted every detail about what we did. I told her it was classified. I knew after the mission that I was only going to Love my Lieutenant. I am so sorry, Catherine, and I wish you would leave the CIA and come back to me. I will do anything to have you back in my life. I love you, always have, and will. The tears were flowing down Catherine's eyes; it was everything she wanted to hear. Steve, what do you don't know and I didn't tell you? I never want to leave you. I was forced by the CIA to protect you and Five-0. They blackmailed me because you killed Doris' old boss, even if it was self-defense, but they would make it look like it was cold blood and put you in a box and dismantle Five-0. I couldn't let that happen to you. Catherine, you should have told me; they said if I did, the deal would be off. I love you too much for that to happen. How long? It was 2 more years. Wait, was. You see, when I got back on the plane with Doris, I couldn't help but break down over you; I couldn't stop crying, and the pain I was feeling when I saw you with Lynn. I want you to be happy, but I also want to be the one you make me happy. Especially when I found out you were going to ask me to marry you.
-"You know, Doris, she wouldn't let us until I told her why I joined the CIA. Once I told her the truth, he said this wasn't going to stand, and she would get me out and make sure they left you alone. It might take her a year, but she has some pull and some insurance; she just needs to get to the right people and get as much leverage as she can. She said she knew from day one when she asked me if I loved her son, I did, and you love me. We hugged, and she dropped me off for my next mission, and we stayed in contact with secret code. Just before I left to complete this mission, I got a text saying I was free to live my life and so was you. I need to finish this one which I did. I wasn't sure I should tell you because I didn't want to destabilize your life with Lynn. I thought you were happy. Steve couldn't wait any longer; he kissed her passionately. Catherine, you have no idea how happy this makes me. Who knew my Mom was such a romantic? You know she always liked you. I know. What do we know, sailor? You have to end it with Lynn because I am not the type to be involved with a committed man. I know, and I will. I will do it tonight, and then I am coming back over here and showing you how much I have missed you. He hugged and kissed her again. This was all his dreams come true. Promise me next time, no more secrets, and we will always get through things together. I will. I see you soon. He almost skips out of the room. He texted Lynn and told her he was on his way over. This was going to be drama. He arrived at Lynn; she was wearing a sexy negligee; he didn't even notice. He got right to the point. Lynn, I am sorry to hurt you, but you were right; I wasn't ready to move on. I feel bad for misleading you. What are you saying, Steve? I am saying I won't be seeing you anymore and hope you find happiness. I am not the guy for you. I can't fucking believe it. All this time, you are just going to dump me. Why now ? It doesn't matter, and again, I am sorry. She slaps him, calls him a bastard, and throws a bottle of wine as he closes the door. He felt free, and he made a beeline back to Catherine's room. This time, she had changed into some short PJ. He still thought she was a more beautiful girl.
-"She opens the door to him, and he picks her up and pushes it close with her foot. Catherine was screaming put me down, but it was a happy yell. He laid her on the bed and kissed her to make up for the time he had lost. Catherine said wait, Steve. He said I broke up with Lynn. That's good, Steve, but you and I really need to talk and spend time with one another before we jump into bed. That part is always easy for us. I know you are right, but I was having a hard time controlling myself. First, I need to tell you even though I left and lied to you. It did hurt me that you were with Lynn. Cath, I didn't love Lynn, and the truth is I was always thinking about you. Steve, you had sex with her in our bed. The bed we shared for years, and it is going to take me a minute to get that out of my head. I am so sorry, Cath; I curse the day I let Danny and Lou bully me into dating again. I knew something was wrong with you leaving, and I know if I listened to my gut, I would move heaven and earth to find out the truth. He couldn't help but kiss her. I give you all the time you need as long as you let me stay close and in your life. I will take you any way I can until we get the trust we need to move forward. Will you do that? Yes I will. How about I order us room service, wine and champagne and we watch the notebook. Catherine looked at him with a smirk. You hate that movie? I do, but I know you love it. I have a confession to make; when I was alone and missing you, I would watch it, and I remember the good times we had together. Whenever Gracie stayed over, I would suggest we watch it. Danny would tease me and ask why dd you watch that movie again? I said because Grace loved it, that was true, but it was more for me to think about you. There was the time I got in a huge fight with Lynn because she picked up the DVD to watch, and I yelled at her and told her not to touch it and put it back. She was confused about why I was acting like that. I said none of your business and then asked her to leave. I wasn't a nice person to her because I didn't want to be with her, and she wasn't a good person with a great heart. I don't want to talk about her, I just want you to know you are it for me, Cath. I promise I will start showing you and appreciating you and treating you like the queen you deserve. I love you Catherine. Her heart melted at his confession. She knew she loved him and was glad they could have a life together. Thank you, Sailor, and I love you too.
-"Let's order dinner. He orders dinner. Hey, Cath, don't get mad, but I know you said you were dating a little. Did you sleep together? Really Steve and she rolled her eyes at him. No, I didn't because my heart and body only belong to you, Commander. I could have, but I am a one-woman girl, even if that guy moves on. She smirked. Duly noted Lieutenant. He kissed her and was on top of her in the bed. Steve, uh, remember we going to take it slow? Did I agree to that and laugh? He got up. I am all in, Lieutenant. He talked about some of the cases they had, and she told him as much as she could about the mission she had been on. It was like time never passed. In the meantime, Lynn called Melissa, crying and yelling that Steve had just broken up with her and that she knew why. No, I don't. Danny is in New Jersey, and he hasn't said anything. There has to be a reason, and it won't end like this. That bastard treated me like dirty most of the time, only coming back for sex every blue moon if I then. I tried everything to get him to be more serious and let me in. He never did, and he never introduced me to the team or family or took me to his Dad grave. It would never have happened if you and I hadn't planned that Valentine's Day weekend. He only came because Danny pressured him into coming. I catch him from time to time looking at photos on his phone; I am sure it's of that bitch Catherine. Do you know he called me by her name when we were having sex? I pretended I didn't hear it because I didn't want him to break things off. I put up with his shit, and he had the nerve to break up with me after everything, every fucking thing I invested and no payoff. I will be damn if he gets away this easy.
