Oh man, I just wrote a book and lj ate my comment. Grrr! Love seeing Steve in the military mode - the strategics, planning, setting traps and focusing on the goal. The details are fantastic, ie the spider web and rubber band on the grenade, heightens the awareness and what is at stake. Great research on your part. I love the feel of the jungle and how the sound sets off Steve to danger. The detail also reinforces how professional the bad guys are; not just hired thugs, but mercs that know what they're doing and forces Steve to be at the top of his game. Yay for Kono and Chin freeing themselves and coming toward the sound of the firefight. Nice reunion!

Fantastic h/c! This story scratched a deep itch. Great voices, particularly when Danny had to use the duct tape to hold pressure on the wound. Love his incredulous expression, but that he trusted Steve and followed his instructions. Enjoyed the trek through the jungle and Steve's grin at using the hand grenade to signal the rescuers. Forgot in the first part - like how Markham was special ops and understood Steve and went along with the rescue plan. (Was the name a nod to SGA or just coincidence?)

The comfort was just right. Excellent speech by Danny that choked up Steve. That last line was perfection. Can I just say EEEEE! followed by an AHHHHH! Fantastic, long, meaty, gripping and compelling h/c story with great plot, voices and resolution. Just perfect - really hit the spot! Words cannot convey my love and adoration of this story. Thank you a million times over!