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Author’s Note: A big cyber hug and thank you to Jen whose original story, “45 Minutes” inspired me. Best to read her wonderful story first. Thank you, Jen for letting me continue your story.

Steve and Danny stared in stunned disbelief at the scene: the entire left engine was dangling off the wing of their plane.

“How the hell did they managed to get us here let alone land?” Steve asked in awe.

The two 5-0 detectives had just disembarked the plane via a slide ramp. Emergency vehicles neatly surrounded the plane, water and foam being streamed over the now smoking engine. Rattled, they allowed themselves to be herded into a waiting shuttle and transported to the air terminal.

Harried airline officials were trying to calm down the group of agitated, and in many cases angry, passengers. EMT personnel were on hand checking out bruises and a few cuts. Other medics seemed to be quietly talking to other passengers that were in shock.

Steve glanced over at his second in command and was pleased to see the younger man was focussed and in control. No indication he’d nearly died in a plummeting plane.

No indication his entire friendship with Steve McGarrett had leapt beyond ohana. Danny glanced at his boss and smirked.

“You’re in public and your tie is undone,” he remarked. Steve raised an eyebrow and was going to retort but Williams looked unrumpled and professional. How did he manage that? He glanced down at his own sweat-stained shirt. (Well, most of it was sweat).

“I don’t think ties are required after nearly dying,” he replied stiffly. A loud voice pulled their attention away from one another.

“We are arranging hotel rooms for tonight,” the stressed-out official was saying. “A plane is being sent over from Hawaii and will be here tomorrow at four pm for boarding.”

“It’s hardly 12 noon now!” Steve grumbled. His reaction was magnified by other angry passengers eager to be home.

“We are issuing food vouchers for dinner and meals tomorrow,” the now sweating representative said. “Your luggage will be delivered to you at the hotel.”

“Probably can’t get it off right away, given the mess on the runway,” Danny said, a tad too calm which did not help quell the rising ire of his boss. Steve began pacing trying to bleed off some of his anger.

With a shrug the younger man joined the queue to get a hotel assignment and whatever paperwork was needed. Surprisingly, the entire planeload of passengers were quickly processed and swept away by cabs and shuttles into the streets of Singapore.

*****

As he crossed the room pulling off his untied tie the older detective froze as he heard the soft, distinctive click from somewhere behind him. The quiet tread of shoes coming up to him. Two arms coming around his waist.

“I’m going to take a shower,” the low voice of his partner, in every sense of the word, murmured. “I want to scrub your back.” The hands that held him were trembling slightly showing adrenaline was nearly gone and the entire morning from nearly crashing planes to making love in the bathroom cubicle with his boss was affecting the younger man.

With an earthy chuckle Steve turned around and started tugging at his lover’s tie. He wasn’t entirely successful as he suddenly had an armful of Danny. He wrapped his arms around the shaking man and murmured soft words.

“I, I thought we were dead,” Williams said as he pushed his head into McGarrett’s shoulder and neck. Small puffs of breath danced over skin as he placed a row of kisses there. Gently Steve lifted Danny’s chin and looked into teary blue eyes.

Of course, his eyes were far from dry as well.

“I did too,” the older man admitted. “I... I had to... had to tell you what I feel for you. Had to touch...” His halting words stopped by a set of soft lips covering his. Gentle lips that coaxed his into opening, tangling tongues together.

Slowly shifting Steve began loosening his partner’s tie then proceeded down the buttons on his shirt. Not to be left behind Danny slipped buttons through holes and started to push Steve’s shirt off his shoulders.

“Cuffs,” he muttered against questing lips. Shirts were quickly divested and hands had new playgrounds to enjoy. As fast as their first time had been was as slow as this time would play out.

Remembering the taste of Danny’s neck Steve turned his attention there and was rewarded by a long moan. *so sensitive! all mine* he smiled against the damp skin.

“I still want to scrub your back,” Williams managed.

“Mmmmm,” McGarrett seemingly agreed. Hands lowered to unbuckle pants and push them down. Danny kicked shoes and clothing away, his achingly interested cock rubbing against Steve’s pants leg.

Nimble fingers danced over his pants’ placket and soon the older detective found himself in socks, his own hips grinding into his partner’s slick skin.

“Shower?” Steve’s shaky voice asked.

“Oh, yeah,” Danny agreed. Socks came off as they moved towards the bathroom. A friendly hand slid down the curly-haired man’s back to his bottom as he leaned in to start the water.

“mmm, nice,” Steve commented as he carefully traced down the center line causing Danny to shiver. The shower itself was large sporting a bench-like ledge. The shower head was adjustable, from pulsating jets to a gentle rain shower. Picking up a washcloth the younger man smiled as he stepped in under the spray.

McGarrett’s mouth went dry at the sight: water cascading down his lover’s lean body, the look of pleasure as eyes closed and face tilted up to catch the spray. Hand catching the water.

If he thought he was hard already, he now felt like he would burst just watching the sensual sight.

“Coming?” the water nymph opened his eyes and reached out to his lover.

“In more ways than one,” Steve managed as he stepped in and pulled the curtain shut. He found himself pulled close then carefully turned around so that the water flowed down him. The coolness helped him reign in his desires and he was able to pull Danny close and engage in another round of kisses.

The novelty of sharing a shower was quite over shadowed by sharing a shower with Danno. The younger man was quite attentive to detail and every bit of skin was cleaned with a wash cloth. Steve shivered as the cloth dipped down the crease of his bottom.

He was suddenly bereft of thought when his partner knelt down and carefully suckled on his cock. Humming happily Williams slid up and down applying the suction he enjoyed himself.

“uuunh,” was the brilliant comment McGarrett came up with as his legs quivered. He was maneuvered to the shower ledge, legs spread, as the cloth was dropped and a soapy finger went searching. Completely out of control he arched back and helplessly came down his 2IC’s throat.

Danny watched Steve’s face as he pleasured him. The absolute ecstasy as it washed over him. He memorized the beauty. Once they were back in Hawaii he was afraid this entire trip would be pushed aside by the older man.

He considered feeling guilty for believing that. But after so many years by Steve’s side, he’d never seen this part of their relationship. Oh, he knew that Steve loved him, he didn’t doubt that, but the sexual aspect... he figured it would be abandoned in favor of keeping the task force clean.

Gay love was not something even a prominent task force could support.

So he contented himself with the present, watching the happiness flow uncensored across Steve’s face. Unaware of his partner’s thoughts McGarrett could only feel his heart nearly burst with the love that was there. Wanting no more than to enjoy this moment and to relish the years to come. He took a moment to pull himself together then stood bringing Danny up with him.

“You’re beautiful,” he said softly as he ran fingers down the side of a slightly blushing cheek. He picked up the wash cloth and reciprocated, cleaning the stink of fright and death from his lover’s body. The still erect cock probing his thigh. Steve gently turned Danny around and proceeded to massage shampoo into the thick blonde curls. Water carried the suds down their bodies and his hands wandered down as well.

Hands that stopped to appreciate perked nipples. That lingered over tight abs and smooth belly. Hands that reached their goal and began to wash pubic hair and especially the long cock jutting out. For his part Danny leaned back against the muscular chest securing his arms up and over the strong neck. Completely vulnerable as those hands touched and gave such wonderful joy to him. His climax hit hard jerking out words of love and praise.

Steve smiled against Danny’s shoulder. He continued to support the younger man through his orgasm then turned him into his arms and held on until the water ran cool.

Toweling one another dry they then shouldered on terry cloth robes that were hanging in the bathroom. Steve chuckled over the explosion of clothes on the floor. With a wry grin Danny went to pick up the debris as Steven went to the phone. Dinner was arranged and a laundry request made. Once everything was taken care of silence descended. Steve wondered if they’d made the right choice.

Hell of a time to get second thoughts!

Danny approached his partner and reached out cupping his jaw.

“It’s going to be fine,” he murmured, just looking into his eyes. Seeing the calm blue eyes settled the older man.

“Yeah, Danno, it is,” he smiled.

Pau