Disclaimers: see chapter one.

Author's Note: Well guys, it's that time. This is the final chapter of Rapture of Love and I can't believe we're here already. I want to thank each and everyone one of you for not only reading this story but reviewing as well. You guys are the reason that I continued to write this story and from the bottom of my heart I thank you so much. I hope that you guys enjoy this chapter as much as I did writing it. I apologize in advance for any errors grammatical or otherwise.

To say that things were a little crazy around the McGarrett-Williams household would be an understatement, it was pure chaos but Steve wouldn't have if any other way.

Things had been going great for the couple as of late, they were moving along in their plans to adopt Nathan with Grace's utmost very excited permission. Steve smiled fondly at her reaction.

It had been four days since Steve's sleepy confession of wanting to adopt Nathan and they were finally going to broach the subject with Grace. They had immediately agreed the next morning when they were both functioning with far more sleep than the past week that they wouldn't do anything until they had Grace's permission. Steve saw the way she reacted to Charles coming into her family, he could see the doubt that she wasn't good enough for her mother anymore. She had latched onto Danny more so afterwards and Steve could tell that Grace to know that Danny wasn't going to replace her like her mother had. It had been hard to watch, but those days were long gone. Grace knew exactly where she stood with both her mom, Danny, and Steve, and Steve didn't want to upset her with Nathan.

"Hey Gracie." Steve started sitting down across from her at the dinner table. He and Danny had worked all day on what they were going to tell Grace and it was agreed that Steve would take point on this discussion. Grace looked up from her empty plate and nodded at Steve, giving him the indication that she was listening. "Danno and I wanted to talk to you about something."

"It's nothing bad Monkey." Danny added seeing the fearful way Grace's eyes got wide.

"In fact it could actually be a good thing. You know how Danno and I got that big case when we got back? The one that made us miss our time with you?" Grace nodded remembering that time well, she had been so excited to see Danno and dad when they got back, but she didn't get to see them until almost a week later, which made her a little sad.

"The one where that kid lost his parents?" Grace asked feeling sad about Nathan having lost his parents.

"Yeah that's the one. Danno and I were thinking that maybe we could give Nathan a place to stay."

"So you'd be like his parents?" Grace asked having no idea why they were having this conversation.

"Yeah Monkey, we want to adopt Nathan what do you think about that?" Grace turned towards Danny looking at him closely for some time before turning and doing the same thing to Steve.

"We want you to know that your opinion is very important to us and if you're not okay with this then we won't do it. We don't want you to feel like we aren't happy with you. We just want to give Nathan the same love that we have for you, does that makes sense?" Steve tried to explain hoping that he wasn't confusing her in anyway.

"He'd be my little brother like Charles would be right?"

"Yes he'd be your brother, except he's older so you would be able to play with him. You could help him learn how to surf or build the perfect sand castle." Danny smiled softly at the excited sparkle in Grace's eye.

"I think you guys would be the best daddies ever! When is he coming?" Grace asked as if Nathan were a package they had ordered online.

"Well Gracie, we wanted to make sure you were okay with this before we did anything so it won't be for quite awhile." Grace nodded and looked down at her empty plate.

"Can I have some more pasta?" And just like that the conversation was over and Grace was happy with their decision.

Steve and Danny put their adoption plans in motion. They've been going through the very tedious process for almost seven months now and they were almost at the finish line. They were so close to finally bringing Nathan home that both Steve and Grace were a bundle of excited nervous energy as they redid Steve's old room for Nathan. Grace had spent more than enough time with Nathan to know what he would like in his room.

Danny left them to their planning, instead focusing his energy on his and Steve's anniversary. They had been domestic partners for almost a year and Danny wanted to celebrate their anniversary. He had already called his parents who had immediately booked their flight and it had nothing to do with the fact that his mother had been dropping hints about coming back to Hawaii for months. So while Steve and Grace planned for Nathan's arrival, Danny planned a party for his surviving a year with his crazy SEAL and telling his parents about their plans to expand their family. Danny couldn't wait to also give Steve his anniversary present.

Steve was pulling double duty; he was working with Grace to redo Nathan's room while also putting in motion his anniversary present for Danny. He's positive that Danny is not going to expect his present and that's exactly what Steve's going for.

Before Danny and Steve knew it, it's their anniversary. The party was in full swing, their house filled with their closest friends and family. It's the exactly type of the party that Danny had wanted to have, it was just like any barbeque that they had all the time at the house. It was great for Danny to see his mom getting along so well with his island ohana. He smiled fondly thinking back to his mother's reaction to the news of their expanding family.

It was always great having Deb and Dennis in Hawaii, Danny loved having his parents so close. He had always been close with his parents, he considered his dad one of his best friends. Plus the absolute joy on their faces when they got to see Grace was worth the airfare to get them out here. Unlike with Gracie, Danny and Steve hadn't planned on what to say to his parents. They knew that Deb would be over the moon when they told her that they were expanding their family. They had decided that they would let Gracie start the conversation however she choose, which was another way for them to include her in the adoption process.

Grace stayed quiet when they picked Deb and Denny up from the airport about Nathan. She happily told them about school and her surfing lessons with Aunty Kono and Mary. She showed them pictures of the epic sandcastle her and Steve had made the last time she was there and chatted happily about anything not Nathan for the length of their drive from the airport to the house. She excitedly pulled Deb and Denny into the house to show them her room, leaving Steve and Danny to grab their bags.

Steve and Danny had just walked up the stairs when they heard Deb ask about the picture next to Grace's bed.

"That's from the last time we visited Nathan, my new baby brother." Grace casually replied not giving them any time to question her further before she was speaking again about how much she loved her new room. They listened patiently for Grace to finish her tour before she allowed them to go downstairs and speak with Steve and Danny.

"See look Grandma, here's a picture of Nathan, Daddy, and Danno playing in the sand." Grace explained showing them another picture once they reached the living room.

"He's a very cute baby." Deb agreed smiling brightly at Danny and Steve, who were waiting for them out on the lanai.

"Hey Gracie, Kono's here for your lesson." Steve greeted motioning towards Kono who was waiting down the beach for Grace. Grace squealed and took off leaving the adults to themselves.

"So Grace has a new baby brother huh?" Deb asked trying to be stern but the wide smile on her face gave her true feeling away.

"We hope so; we're in the process of adopting Nathan a three year old whose parents had been murdered right around the time we got back from our honeymoon. He's an amazing little guy, who already has a huge attachment to Steve. He has no family that could've taken him and we just knew that we were the only people that could help Nathan deal with the hand he's been dealt."

"We wanted to wait to tell you because we weren't sure we were going to even get to this step because not we're two males trying to adopt a child."

"When do you find out the verdict?"

"We have our last home inspection two days before the party and then the hearing is the day of the party, so hopefully we'll have even more to celebrate."

"I'm so happy you two decided to follow my advice. I can't wait to spoil him rotten!" Deb exclaimed pulling Danny into a hug.

"Can I have your attention please?" Steve tapped a spoon against the neck of his beer bottle grabbing the attention of the crowd. "I wanted to thank everyone for coming out tonight to celebrate Danno and I actually making it a year together. We appreciate each and every one of you for being there for us every step of the way and from the bottom of our hearts we thank you. Hipahipa!" Steve raised his bottle as the crowd followed suit. Danny stood from his place and locked eyes with Steve, now was the perfect time to give him his gift, which he had Chris to thank for. "Before we really let loose and enjoy this wonderful Hawaiian evening, I wanted to give Danny a gift." Danny looked scared for a moment before nodding his head and joining Steve by the sliding glass door. "Let me tell you that it is not easy trying to find this man a gift. I have learned from experience that buying him something is a no-go because he's such a picky person, but still with a little thought I was able to get the perfect gift for my Danno." Steve handed Danny an envelope, smiling broadly at him. Danny looked down at the envelope confused for a moment before Steve motioned for him to open it. Slowly Danny ripped open the envelope the silence dragging on as Danny scanned the contents of the envelope.

"Daddy you broke Danno." Grace spoke up breaking the silence and earning a chuckle from the crowd and Steve.

"Danno." Steve started moving so he was blocking Danny from their friends. Danny looked up from the envelope with tears in his eyes.

"Are you serious? Did you really do this for me?" Danny asked lifting the papers in his hand still trying to wrap his mind around what this meant.

"Yeah Danno I did. I know that it was something that was always in the back of your mind and with Nathan coming to live with us; I knew that this was what I needed to do. Plus I know how hard it was for you the last time; I don't want to put you through that again."

"Danno, what is it?" Grace asked worried that something was going on. Danny looked down at his sweet daughter and pulled her up and into her arms.

"Daddy retired from the Navy Monkey." Danny replied immediately hearing the gasps from the crowd, but he was focused on Steve and Grace.

"What does that mean?"

"Well Gracie that means I won't be leaving for training anymore."

"Will you still be a commander?"

"Of course, but now I'll be a former Lt. Cmdr." Grace nodded before turning back to Danny.

"Are you sad daddy retired from the Navy?"

"No Monkey why would you ask that?"

"You're crying Danno."

"I'm happy Monkey." Grace hugged Danny tightly reaching out with one arm to pull Steve into the hug as well. Steve relished the feeling for a moment before he pulled away and turned back towards their guests, laughing at the different reactions of their guests.

"I don't see how you could ever top that gift Daniel." Deb joked dabbing at her eyes, she couldn't believe that Steve would give up such a huge part of himself just to give Danny a piece of mind. But it made her love Steve even more for his selflessness.

"I don't think Danny will do better than that, but he'll be right there." Chris piped up from his position next to Mary. He knew that Steve was about to be knocked off his feet with Danny's gift. Danny nodded and turned going back into the house for a moment and returning with an envelope of his own.

"Chris is right, I can't top Steve's selfless gift but I think he'll love it all the same. Go ahead babe, rip it open." Steve smiled taking the envelope from Danny and ripping it open right away. Not even a moment of silence passed before Steve looked up with a broad grin on his face and a sheen of tears in his eyes.

"Are you serious?"

"There's more babe, look behind those." Danny helped Steve by grabbing the first packet of papers as Steve scanned the second set. Steve didn't respond instead he dropped the papers and pulled Danny into his arms. This time Deb stepped forward and grabbed the forgotten papers quickly scanning them and crying out in joy and picking Grace up to celebrate with her.

"Does someone what to tell us what's going on?" Kono asked wondering why Danny and Steve were both teary eyed while Deb and Grace danced around them.

"Sorry." Steve started pulling away from Danny wiping at the stray tear that had fallen from his eyes. "Um, which do you want first? The great or the awesome news?"

"The great?" Chin asked confused.

"I changed my name to McGarrett-Williams." Danny replied smiling at the broad smile that spread across Steve's face as he spoke. He knew that feeling well that came with Danny sharing Steve's name.

"What's the awesome news?" Mary asked wondering why Chris was looking so smug and happy at the same time while she had no idea about what was going on.

"Our petition for adoption went through, Nathan is officially ours!" Steve exclaimed pulling Danny into his arms again. He couldn't believe that they had finally won, they were finally going to have their family all together. He felt their friends congratulate them but he was focused solely on Danny and Grace.

"Happy anniversary babe." Danny whispered resting his forehead against Steve's, feeling as if they were the only ones in the room.

"Best anniversary ever Mr. McGarrett-Williams." Danny shivered at the seductive tone of Steve's voice. But he agreed with Steve wholeheartedly, it really was the best anniversary ever. They were going to be hard pressed to find a way to top this first anniversary. Pulling apart they let themselves be pulled back into the party, where they partied the night away, celebrating every moment good and bad that had gotten them to this point. And later on, after the excitement had ebbed to a more manageable level they would notice the wooden craving hanging above the mantel that read, 'Welcome to our Rapture of Love', which would serve as the motto for their live and their home.

But this is just the beginning for Hawaii's favorite couple, and both were more than ready to begin this next chapter. Because together they can handle anything that life happened to throw their way.

A/N 2: Well folks, that's all. I admit to not having any knowledge about the adoption process, so please excuse any errors with that I tried my best. Thank you again for sticking with me from beginning to end and I hope that you guys stick around for the next installment, Rhythm of My Heart. Like always let me know what you guys thought and until next time ~thatredheadgirl~