Summary: Steve and Danny are already in an established relationship and Steve is struggling just a little bit about how excluded he feels in Grace's life.

Warnings: Slight angst, mild hurt/comfort, mild romance (at the moment), lots of fluff!

Words: 1,171

Rating: T, although it might change in later chapters~

Author's Notes: This is my first fanfic trying to write McDanno, I just started watching the show so please cut me just a little bit of slack. This plot is basic, only because I know the bare minimum of what's happened so far. Please, if you have any critique I would love to hear it…as long as you don't bash me and make me feel bad, I'm a pansy. :3

Chapter 1

She'll Always Come First

Steve had woken up that morning in a somber mood. His bed was cold and empty, the house all too silent, and it left Steve feeling a bit depressed. He laid in bed listening to the sound of the waves crashing onto his private beach, listening to the birds communicate to one another, it was peaceful, calming, but still lonely. Deciding it was time to get over his pity party; he sat up and slipped out from underneath the sheets. He pulled on a pair of swim trunks and headed down the stairs and out to the lanai. He draped his towel over one of the chairs and headed down the water, and walking just far enough to where he could dive into the waves and begin his laps in the water. It always had a calming effect on him as his body became one with the water, so powerful yet so gentle at the same time. It always soothed him and let him think rationally about whatever was bothering him about situations. It was his own personal therapy.

What was bothering Steve McGarrett this fine morning? A Jersey cop who ranted for too long and used his hands to emphasize whatever point he was trying to make; his name, Danny Williams. Danny had Grace for the day since her school was celebrating some sort of holiday that allowed the students to skip the day. He had left early to go pick his daughter up and for them to have a fun filled day without even thinking about asking Steve to join them. Steve knew he would always come second to Grace, he loved that about Danny, he was a devoted father. The thing that was bothering him was that they'd been dating for a little over three months and he was still being excluded in Danny and Grace's time together, when before they 'dated', Steve was an active part in Grace's life. It bothered him, he loved the little girl, she was brilliant for her age and a charming and polite girl. He didn't understand what Danny was trying to do.

Steve walked up to the sand, dripping wet, with his body satiated from the work out and headed to the lanai to grab his towel and dry off so he could get ready for work.

An hour later he was sitting at his desk, staring at his computer and deep in his thoughts. He was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Kono knocking on his door until she walked in and said, "Boss," in a loud tone, snapping him right out of his thoughts. He looked at the girl, a sheepish look on his face. "What? Sorry, a lot on my mind. What's up?"

Kono eyed him carefully, before disregarding it and speaking up, "We have a case."

Steve sighed, "Do we need Danny?"

"Looks like it, sorry boss-man," she apologized, knowing that Danny was supposed to spend the day with Grace.

Steve sighed, before picking up his phone and dialing the all too familiar number. He was definitely going to receive a rant of some sort, but knew Danny would understand since it was in his job description.

"McGarrett, this better be important," Danny growled into the phone, definitely not pleased to receive the call from his lover.

"We have a case and Kono insists that you are needed. I'm sorry, I really am, but you know how this job works." Steve said, apologizing. He was genuinely sorry that Danny wouldn't be able to spend the day with Grace.

He heard Danny sigh, "Yeah, I know, just let me drop Gracie off and I'll be there in fifteen."

"Alright, tell Grace I said hi," Steve said.

"Will do," before the line disconnected. Steve placed the phone down and headed out of his office to the mini bullpen, waiting for his fiery tempered and rather short partner.

True to his word, Danny was in the building thirteen minutes later, walking briskly in and asking what the case was about. The team filled him in, Steve designated assignments, and both partners were going to their designated vehicles to collect the necessary evidence. Danny loyally tossed the keys over to Steve and they got into the Camaro. Once the doors were closed, Steve looked at Danny waiting for the rant to happen. Instead, he was met with silence. Frowning, he turned the car on and pulled out of the parking lot.

"She'll always come first, won't she?" Steve asked, breaking the silence that was slowly becoming more tense and awkward by the minute.

"What do you mean?" Danny asked, turning to look at his all to handsome partner.

"I'm saying, you will always out Gracie first, regardless of the situation." Steve said, clarifying what he meant earlier.

"Well, duh, I'm her father, that's what good and responsible fathers are supposed to do, Steve." Danny said, looking at him indignantly.

"Okay, that's all good and fine, the only problem I have-"

"Problem? You have a problem with me hanging out with my daughter?" Danny interrupted, sounding quite pissed.

"Yeah, you know what, Danny, I do have a problem with that, because ever since this-" he gestured between the two of them "-happened, you've shut me completely out of Grace's life."

Danny was silent, stunned that Steve was upset that he wasn't involved in Grace's life.

"I'm not asking to be with her every single hour you have her, I would just like to see her every once in a while. Whether you like it or not, I like Grace, she's the first kid I've been able to connect with in a long time who isn't afraid to argue with me when necessary or to blow my mind with how smart she is. You've completely removed her from my life, and I'd at least like to know why." Steve said.

"God, Steve, I didn't even realize I was doing that. Honestly, I thought she was just…a burden on you, on us. I don't know, I guess I didn't realize how much she meant to you." Danny said softly, gently reaching over and placing his hand on Steve's thigh, "I am truly, truly sorry."

Steve looked at Danny, his anger melting away at how genuine Danny looked and seemed to be, "It's okay, I just, she's not a burden. She's your family, and I'm hoping this thing between us is long term, which means she is family, she is ohana to me."

"I know Steve, I'm sorry. Look, I have her this weekend, why don't we plan something, just the three of us." Danny offered.

"I'd like that," Steve said.

"Good. Are we good?" Danny asked as Steve pulled to a stop as they reached the house they were sent to.

"We're good, Danno," Steve said, a small smile on his lips. Danny rolled his crystal blue's at Steve before leaning in for a lingering kiss.

"Alright, let's get this show on the road," Danny claimed as he pulled away from Steve.