Growing up McGarrett

Gone

Sam's POV
Kono says we're meeting Dad at the Palace so I go upstairs to wash and dress. While in the shower I think about what's happened. My butt still stings. I know I shouldn't have acted like a little kid with Kono but she didn't have to spank me. I was just infuriated that she was acting like all the other adults in my life. All everyone did was order me around, give out to me and punish me. I was getting really fed up with it. Kono could have just talked to me, not gone all parental. It's bad enough that Dad and me are at loggerheads. I wonder for the millionth time what's going on at the school. I hope Dad is kicking ass!
I throw on some sweats and grab what I'll need for a day at the office. You'd think not having to go to school would be good but I was bored of it already. I really wanted to see my friends especially Kimmy. Kono is ready and waiting when I get downstairs.
K - "You ready?"
Me - "Yep."
K - "Ok let's get going."
I'm quiet for the ride to the office. I don't really feel like talking to Kono or anyone really. Kono tries a few times to strike up a conversation but I only give the responses I have to. I make sure to stay respectful but at the same time make her know that I'm pissed at her. When we get to the Palace I go straight to Dad's office. I'm disappointed to see he's not there. Either he's not back yet or gone out on a case. Then I see Danny outside talking to Kono. I hear bits of their conversation, it's obviously about me.
Danny - "Oh come on Kono don't you think the kid has been through enough already. You didn't have to go so hard on her."
Kono - "She was acting like a spoiled brat Danny. I did what Steve would have done. "
Danny - "Steve's her father. Believe me that makes a difference."
Kono walked off in the direction of her office and Danny was coming towards me. I busied myself with something so it didn't look like I was eavesdropping. He came into the office and gave me a hug.
Danny - "Hey kiddo."
Me - "Hey. Where's Dad?"
Danny - "Sit down for a minute Sam I need to talk to you."
Me - "Is something wrong? Did he get hurt?"
I can feel the panic rising in me. Danny acted exactly like this when he told me Dad had been shot. What if he died thinking I hated him?!
Danny - "Calm down Sam he's fine."
I sit down and look at him expectantly. He sits next to me and runs his fingers through his hair with a sigh. He's worried about something.
Me - "Danny?!"
D - "OK. Look Sam you're dad he's ... he's had to go away for a case."
Me - "What?"
D - "He got a lead on a big case and he had to go to Japan to check it out. He wanted me to tell you that everything is sorted with school and you'll never have to see that teacher again."
I looked at him not really taking in what he was saying. I didn't care about school or damned Bitchface. Dad was gone!
Me - "You mean he's just left, without telling me? Without even saying goodbye?"
D - "Sweetie he had to go suddenly, it's just the way things worked out."
I start to cry.
Me - "It's because I said I hated him. That's why he's gone."
Danny wraps his arms around me.
D - "No Sam honey, this has nothing to do with you or anything you did or said. He just had to do this. He'll be back as soon as he can and he wanted me to tell you that he loves you."
Me - "Who's going to take care of me?"
D - "Well I was thinking I could move in for a while and we can have some fun together while old stuffed shirt is gone!"
I know he's trying to cheer me up and I give a small smile to reassure him. But inside I feel a knot. What if Dad doesn't come back? What if I never see him again? Why did I say I hated him?
D - "It's going to be ok kiddo. You'll see, he'll be back annoying us both in no time."
I'm not sure who he is trying to convince, himself or me!

A/N Happy New Year sorry for short chapter. I'll try to update again soon. X S