Chapter Three

-"Steve arrived at Catherine's house. Hey Lieutenant, it's done. I told the Team about our daughter and us.

-"How did they take it?

-"Uh, everyone was happy for us.

-" Catherine could tell he was holding something better. How about Danny?

-"I punch him. Why Steve?

-" He said it wasn't my kid, and you were lying. She hugged him. I know he is protective of you and distrusts me, and he just coming from a place of love for you.

-"Don't take up for him, Cath; he had no right to tell you that stuff about Lynn and to say that about our daughter.

-" He needs time Steve and you have been through so much together and your brother. For now, you both need time to cool off.

-"She always calmed him and knew what to say.

-"You're probably right, but he had that punch coming to him, and he smiled. I also end it with Lynn.

-" How did that go? She was upset and begged me not to do it and said it wasn't over.

-" Oh Sailor, sorry but not about her and she smile. Wait till she finds out you back with me, and we have a child.

-"Well, I am sure Danny will tell Melissa and her Lynn. I don't want to talk about them anymore. I just want us to be a family and want to spend time with my daughter.

-"Me too, and I do DNA if you want; I never lie to you about that.

-" I trust you, Cath, and I don't need any DNA. I go get us some beers.

-" They had a nice evening and looked at furniture for their daughter's bedroom. Steve wanted to buy everything he saw. Steve, that is too much. I just want my baby to have the best Cath. She only two sailor so let's save some of our money for the future and she patted his leg.

-"Danny had been thinking about everything Steve said and what Adam told him what he told Kono. He decided to call Kono.

-"Hey Kono.

-"Hey Danny.

-"Do you have a minute? I want to talk to you about something.

-"Yeah go ahead.

-"I am not sure if Adam told you about what went down in the office today with Steve

-"Yes, he did, and that was not cool, brah.

-"I know that now and I am ashamed of myself. Steve is my brother and there is nothing I wouldn't do for him. Did he really tell you he was tired of me trying to set him up on dates, and he wasn't happy with Lynn?

-"Yes, he did, Danny. He was miserable and still not over Catherine. He couldn't talk to you about it because all you did was judge her. Catherine was your friend and coworker, and she loved Grace like she was her own. You, of all people, should have known that she wouldn't have left Steve unless she didn't have a choice. She would never lie to him about him being a father.

-"You are right Kono. Steve was so broken without her and I thought it was my job to try and get the old Steve back. I thought she was in the CIA and never coming back. I didn't want him moping around waiting for her. I know that I was wrong and I am going to apologize to both of them. Hope they will forgive me. The truth is I know he wasn't happy with Lynn. He never had that goofy smile around her. He only did stuff because I wouldn't let up. Thanks Kono for helping me to see the truth.

-" No problem Danny. Remember, it might take them a minute to forgive you. You two might argue like cats and dogs but you love one another. Good luck and later, brah.

-" Once Danny hung up. He hit the desk and said, how could I have been so stupid? I am going to Steve right now and then to Catherine to apologize. His phone rang, it was Melissa. Daniel do you know why Steve broke up with Lynn?

-"Melissa, I am not getting into Steve's business. I suggest you tell Lynn to move on because Steve is not coming back to her. Fine Daniel, and she hung up.

-"Danny heads to Steve but sees his truck not there. He probably at Catherine and heads to her place.

-"Steve and Catherine were watching a show on TV, and they heard a knock. Who could that be? Asked, Catherine? Steve goes to the door and sees it is Danny. It's Danny, and what the hell is he doing here? He open the door and said Danny what are you doing here?

-"Steve I know I am the last person you want to see. I need you and Catherine to hear me out, and I leave. By the time Catherine came out, Steve let him come in; it won't hurt to hear him out.

-"Thank you Catherine and he goes in. First of all, I want to apologize to you and Steve. I shouldn't have said those things to you, Steve, and about you, Catherine. I realize now I was wrong. I thought I knew what was best for Steve and was trying to do anything to see my buddy smile again. Even though he tried not to show it, he was broken. I went out of my way to try to see him happy again and thought a new lady would do it. I didn't think you were ever coming back from working with the CIA. I didn't want him to waste his life waiting. Steve was about to say something, but Danny held up his hand and let me get this out. Kono said I should have been the one person who should have known that you would have never lied or left him a second time unless there was a valid reason. You were my friend and coworker and we were close. I screwed up, and I don't know if you two can ever forgive me, but I would like for us to go back to us being friends; no, I mean, family. Catherine, this animal was never the same without you, and as I told you, he is the best version of himself around you. I am so sorry hon.

-"Catherine walked over, and they hugged. Danny, I am not going to lie; it hurt me that you thought I would lie to Steve, especially about him being a father. I also know you and Steve love each other like brothers and have been there for one another. I know you were just looking out for him, like you always did. It may take time for us to go back to where we were, but I am willing to try. Besides, we are going to need a babysitter for date night. They both laughed.

-"Danno, I didn't know you could say such beautiful words, he smirked. Look man, I know you thought you were doing what was best for me. I wouldn't be alive today without you. The next time I tell you I got it under control, you better listen. Besides, you wouldn't make it a day without me telling you that you are wrong. I agree with Cath and willing to give it a try of us being best bud again. They man hugged.

-"So you all got any pictures of my goddaughter?

-"Steve said, who said you were going to be her godfather?

-" Come on, Steven, who else is going to teach her how to do things the right way?

-"They started arguing like they always do,

-"Boys, that's enough. Here is her picture Danny.

-"Damn, she's beautiful and got these animal eyes and cleft in the chin; thank god everything is you, Catherine. Steve rolled his eyes,

-"Danny starts to laugh but moans in pain. Catherine asks, what the matter Danny? This animal packs a mean punch. My jaw is a little sore. I go get you some ice to put on it.

-"Sorry man. Danno one other thing you need to call before you come over. Why? You might see something you rather not and he smirk. Okay Steven because I surely don't want to see your doing Barry White.

-"Catherine came back with the ice and handed Danny a beer.

-" They told him about their plans to bring Saylor home. Danny said he would be happy to help get her room ready. He sure Rachel had a lot of stuff they could use and it was like new because she would buy one thing after another.

-" Danny left, and he felt happy about how things had gone. It was a step in the right direction,

-" Catherine said I am tired and going to bed.

-"Cath, I know we are not ready to sleep together, but can I stay the night in the guest room?

-"That will be fine, Steve. He kissed her good night. It was going to be hard waiting but he was going to make damn sure he did things right.

-"The next day, they went to the store to get some groceries, and he heard someone say hello Steve and went over and hugged him.

-"Catherine is standing there looking with a puzzled look on her face and wondering who this woman is, and she hugging Steve pretty tight.

AN: Yeah, the old Danny is back. Who is the mystery woman hugging Steve? It is not Lynn because Catherine has seen her. Drama is on the way. Thanks for the reviews.