Disclaimer: Ideas are fictional; not making any money on this. Hawaii 5-0 belongs to CBS. That's okay because none of this would work on TV.

Family Vacation, Chapter 1

February, 2021

The Mc-Garrett-Williams family was in the security line at the Honolulu airport. It's the beginning of their long awaited vacation to Disney World. The sense of anticipation before the start of something really special was still a novelty for Steve, even after all these years with Danny and their family. His ADHD was running rampant, something that had not escaped the notice of his husband and best friend, Danny.

"Babe, calm down. If these guys didn't know us, they would mistake you for a terrorist because you have this wild look in your eyes." Danny ran his hand up and down Steve's back in an attempt to calm him down.

"I'm sorry, Danno. It's just that we're going to Disney World. I always wanted to go when I was a kid, but we really didn't have the money. When we were older, Dad never wanted to leave the island. Look at the boys; they're so excited too. Even Grace is excited." Steve gestured to their children in front of them in line.

"Yeah, I'm surprised that anyone slept much last night. Mom and Dad were pretty stoked when I talked to them last night. They're meeting us at the resort. They can catch a shuttle from the airport. I offered to pick them up since they're flight is getting in only an hour after ours, but Mom thought that I would have my hands full with you and the kids."

Their conversation was interrupted when they reached the front of the line. Steve and Danny had their usual song-and-dance about their weapons; their paperwork was in order so it wasn't too much of a delay. After security, they went in search of breakfast before going to their gate. They had time to kill now that they were cleared through to their gate.

Half an hour later, they were occupying a row of seats at Gate 10. Steve was a little less hyperactive now that there were no more obstacles to making their flight. The plane was waiting for them at the end of the jetport.

Grace was busy surfing the internet on her iPad. Jesse and Jack were pouring over attractions at the parks, a common activity since they opened their big Christmas gift. Since their trip to New Jersey, there was a change in the dynamic between the brothers. Since the day after Jesse's parents died, Jack was his self-appointed protector. Maybe it was the same genetic make-up that drove Steve to become a Navy SEAL and later the head of Hawaii's elite task force. Maybe it was growing up in a loving home where family watched out for each other.

Something special happened during their Christmas vacation with Danny's family. Mom pointed it out before they left, but Steve and Danny would have noticed it anyway. There was a new confidence in Jesse. He no longer questioned his place in the family. Whenever Steve or Danny said the family was going somewhere or doing something, Jesse knew that meant him too. Now he watched out for Jack the way that Jack watched out for him earlier. He also kept an eye on his sister and dads.

Jesse knew when Grace had a big project due at school. He knew when Danno's knee was bothering him, or if Daddy did something at work that frustrated Danno. This morning, Jesse could see that both Daddy and Jack were in constant motion. One evening while Steve went for a long run, Danno explained to him that father and son both had something called ADHD. It meant that they sometimes had trouble focusing or remaining calm.

Jesse watched how Danno tried to calm Daddy, and he used the same techniques for Jack. He was sitting with Jack on the floor by the window where they could keep an eye on their plane. Jack was holding a map of the Magic Kingdom, their first destination tomorrow morning. As Jack pointed out all the attractions they wanted to hit, Jesse ran his hand up and down Jack's back. By the time the gate attendant called for first-class boarding, Jack was no longer vibrating with tension.

After their Jersey trip, the boys were seasoned travelers. They watched video together and switched places to sit with one of their dads to nap for the rest of the flight. It was a long day with a layover in L. A., and the boys were a little cranky by the time they landed in Orlando. They loved the little shuttle ride from the gate to the terminal. After what seemed like forever, they picked up their bags and rent car (which was really a large SUV).

The boys were fascinated by what they saw of Orlando. There were palm trees like at home, but the Hawaiian culture was missing. Even the tourists seemed different. Grace traveled more extensively with her mom and stepfather, and she had been to Florida before. She had to admit that it was different traveling with Danno and Dad. Her mom tended to be a little blasé about everything, and Stan tended to be preoccupied with work.

With Danno and Dad, they relished every minute of their family vacations. They still bickered about the weather and food (pineapple was still a sore point for Danno). But they laughed all the time and it seemed like they were always close to each other or their children.

When Danny exited the highway for the Disney resort, the kids (and Steve) were almost jumping in their seats. Danny invoked the 'you always drive in Hawaii, I drive everywhere else' rule at the rental agency, although they were both on the rental agreement as drivers. It took almost twenty minutes to navigate the road to their resort.

"Oh babe", was all Danny could say when he pulled into their resort. Over the years since he moved to Hawaii, Danny visited a lot of the resorts on the island and even stayed at a couple of them for a special occasion with Steve. This was a totally different feeling. They were on vacation, and their family was with them.

They would laugh and play at one of the more magical places in the world. They would watch their children meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy, Winnie, and dozens of other special characters. They would share the experience with Mom and Dad.

Their villa was magnificent. Steve and Danny had the master bedroom, which included a Jacuzzi tub. Mom and Dad had the bedroom with the queen-sized bed. The boys were in the room with two double beds. Grace asked for the pull-out sofa in the living room, which gave her access to the kitchen. Danny called his parents and gave them their villa number. The family was almost unpacked when Mom and Dad arrived.

Mom and Dad were just as awed by their accommodations was their son. The Williams always wanted to visit one of the Disney parks, but raising four children on a fireman's salary precluded that. Once the children were grown, they didn't see any point in going to an amusement park. Their annual trip to Hawaii was the ultimate in luxury to them, escaping the cold and slush in February to bask in the island sun. This was something even more special.

Mom priced the trip over the internet after Steve called to ask if they would come. She had an idea how much it was costing her sons and was surprised that they could swing it with Grace in college. She knew that Steve and Danny were paying half of her tuition and dorm fees. Danny told her that they had healthy nest egg thanks money from John McGarrett's estate and savings from years when Steve had no one to spend his money on. Mom was touched that they wanted to share their vacation with them and were willing to fund the adventure.

As soon as Mom and Dad unpacked and freshened up, the group went out in search of dinner and a supermarket. They found both in a shopping area down the street from Downtown Disney. They ate at Uno's, a chain on the mainland that featured exceptional deep-dish pizza. It was a treat for Danny to have pizza the way he liked it, and the boys would eat pizza for every meal if possible. There were enough other items on the menu that the others could opt for something healthier. No one chose that option. Everyone had salad and pizza. The adults shared a pitcher of beer. The kids shared a pitcher of Sprite.

After eating, they went down the street to a local supermarket. They stocked up on bottled water (because the local water was really tasted nasty) and sport drinks, snack bars, and fruit. No one wanted to cook, but Steve and Danny wanted to make sure that everyone stayed hydrated. And Danny knew that the boys needed snacks that weren't high in sugar. Steve and Jack didn't need that much sugar when they were trying to cope with hyperactivity.

It was almost bedtime when they arrived back at their villa. Steve supervised the boys shower in their bathroom so Mom and Dad could use the other bathroom. Steve didn't need to towel dry Jesse's hair anymore; he kept his hair short since Poppa cut it during Christmas vacation. The boys donned their light cotton sleep pants and t-shirts, the same attire their dads would wear for this week.

Story time settled the boys down for bedtime. It took a couple of extra chapters, but they were finally sleepy enough to tuck in for the night. Parents and grandparents hugged Jack and Jesse before meeting in the living room. They agreed on a time to leave for breakfast before turning in for the night. Grace wished her parents and grandparents a good night before pulling out her bed for the night. Because it was Disney, even the pullout was comfortable.

Steve was still pretty hyper when he went into the bedroom with Danny. Danny knew the signs well after almost ten years living with Steve. "I don't know about you babe, but I could use a shower. Want to wash my back?"

"Not particularly, but I wouldn't mind washing your front." It was an old joke with them. Because they were men, they didn't do subtle. This was man-speak for 'Do you want to have sex?' and 'Duh, of course I do'. In deference for Danny's knee, Steve decided to limit the shower to foreplay.

They enjoyed showering together when they could take their time like this. Steve liked the way their bodies slid together under the warm water. He liked the friction of Danny's chest hair on his nipples, the way their erections bumped together. He liked it enough that he washed Danny's back anyway.

Danny was taking his pleasure too. Even in his mid-forties, Steve was in prime condition. Danny had become an ass man over the last few years. It worked out well, since his shorter stature put him in range to either ogle or grope Steve's ass depending on the circumstances. Tonight, he was groping. When both men were clean, they opted to take the action into the bedroom.

Danny decided there was something special about hotel sex. It wasn't the luxurious bed or linens, because they had a very comfortable bed at home. It wasn't that they didn't have to go to work the next day, because they had weekends and holidays. It must be the change in environment. Steve looked so young and carefree lying under him on the bed.

"Steven, you're not fantasizing that you're having sex with Mickey or some weird Disney shit, are you?"

Steve laughed and reversed their positions. "Danno, I don't need to fantasize. You're all I've ever wanted in the bedroom. You're all I didn't even know I wanted everywhere else." Steve kissed Danno hard, and then softened the kiss into something more tender.

Danny was always surprised when Steve said something incredibly sweet like that, even though Steve regularly told him how much he loved him. It got to him every time. "I love you too babe. Have I told you thanks for bringing my parents with us? Dad and I talked while you were helping the boys with their showers. He told me that Mom cried when she told him what you had in mind. One of her biggest regrets was that they could never afford to take us kids here. She was so excited to watch her two youngest grandkids meet Mickey up close."

"Danno?"

"Yes, Steven?"

"Do you really want to talk about your mother while I have my mouth on you?"

"Point taken." Besides, Danny was incapable of speech considering where Steve's mouth was. Steve had a very talented mouth. When Danny was close, Steve reached into the nightstand where he stashed his supplies. He spent a few minutes making sure Danny was ready for him before pushing slowly into Danny. It always felt like he was coming home.

The rhythm between their bodies was familiar yet always thrilling. They knew how to pleasure each other very well, and they were always satisfied after each mating. Tonight they had sound effects. Fireworks went off over the Magic Kingdom just as Steve emptied into Danny.

When their heart rates slowed to a more normal pace, Steve rolled onto his back. He worried that the fireworks might trigger Jesse into a nightmare, but the events of the past couldn't touch Jesse here. For the next week, there was only family and magic. For Steve, any time he spent with his family was magic.

"I love this. Grace, Jack, and Jesse are down the hall. Mom and Dad are down the hall. You're here in bed with me. This is one of those 'Kodak' moments they used to show on TV when we were kids."

"Danno, I don't think that Kodak ever showed this on TV."

"Not this, you Neanderthal! But the time that we'll share this week will be something that we'll remember when we're old and you're completely gray."

"Thanks for the reminder, but you're right. These times with our children and parents are why we fight so hard to keep the islands safe. We'd better get cleaned up and get to sleep. I'm pretty sure the boys will be in here at the crack of dawn."

Just for the record, they were.

A couple of years ago, three generations of my family did Disney (my mom, two kids, and grandkid went with us). It's not a perfect place, but it is very special. The parks work very hard to give everyone a good time.