#h50 5x12

[teruel-a-witch]

thinking about how danny spent very little time with steve before he (correctly) deduced that he suffered a lot of parental neglect ('you weren't hugged as a child, were you?'). of course, steve's knee-jerk response is to deny that because people who had an abnormal childhood don't realise it wasn't the norm because it's the only life they knew, only when they tell a 'funny' story that is met with a horrified look of someone who grew up in a well-adjusted family that they are confronted with the uncomfortable truth: that the perfect 'childhood' they lost after the trauma wasn't so perfect after all.

the fact that steve was only angry because of abandonment and not the cold bootcamp way he was raised shows he didn't know any better. even when he had a mother she wasn't the kissing-a-skinned-knee-better kind. it would still take years of therapy and gentle coaxing from danny for him to unpack all of that.

i can imagine many a time steve probably shared what he thought was an amusing 'anecdote' from his childhood only for danny to go all compassionate 'aw, babe' on him.

'what's the story behind this scar?'

'oh, it's kind of a funny one, i was playing outside by myself and heard pathetic whining nearby. turned out a stray dog fell into a construction pit. poor gal couldn't get out on her own so i climbed down to get her out, except my hand landed on a piece of rebar and... well. it was a kind of deep cut, but clean, i couldn't stitch it up by myself yet because i was seven so i put some antiseptic on it and waited for my mom to come home from work. it hurt a lot but i didn't cry because my mom always said 'big boys don't cry'. when she saw what happened she yelled at me and since it wasn't infected she said there's no need to go to the doctor, sure it would scar without stitching but the scar would remind me to be less clumsy and not to jump into pits willy-nilly. anyway, isn't it funny how clumsy i was when i was 7. why are you looking at me like that?'

it's honestly a wonder steve ended up with such a soft and big heart despite everything, because neglect could have made him cold, selfish, hard, insensitive to the feelings of others because no one cared about his.

instead, steve loves 'fixing broken toys' (literally and figuratively, ex. him gently gluing back the small cat figurine that danny broke) this 'child forgot lessons of love untaught' is surprisingly good at comforting people and being gentle.

there's a reason his big soft heart is what danny loves most about him. because he understands, given his background, how easily steve could have been different, could have perpetuated the cycle instead of breaking it.

truly, he has so much love to give. because no one wanted it from him, he never had anyone to give it to.

he was taught to shove all those soft feelings deep because they are only an obstacle in being a perfect soldier.

and then there's danny who says 'i'll take it, give it all to me, i want it, it doesn't make you weak, it makes you strong, that's why I love you, babe', and steve can finally pour all that love he's had pent up into someone, show his gooey centre without fear of being stabbed into it.

it is any wonder he decides he is gonna love danny till his dying day. tragically, since no one's taught him what love looks like he never realises danny loves him in return.

[rex-o0]

5x12 has some lovely Steve moments:

Steve and Grace - I know they take the mick about Danny not liking running, but does anyone genuinely believe he wouldn’t suck it up and train with Grace if he had to?

Instead Danny knows he can give this time to Steve, time alone with his precious girl, to give them that family time and give Steve the chance to show parental support and love to Gracie.

Science Guy Steve - I just love how smart he is and how resourceful. Nice to see him showing off this side to Duke and Pua too.

Soft Steve - The way he deals with Nahele just shows what a ‘half-baked cookie’ he really is!

Which is the side of Steve that Danny loves:

[imaginstille]

this is worse than mcdanno

[nici-unicorn]

McDanno time.

They don’t need words, casually communicating with their eyes.

[thewanderingace]

Nahele Huikala scenes - 5x12 Poina ‘Ole

[trickster-archangel]

I think @peggyswilliams tags make the set even more poignant:

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[secretgardensmind]

When Danny calls Steve a half baked cookie and that’s why he loves him (babe) 😭😭😭

[ilikemovies26]

Whump List Request

Tortured Hero; Helpless Team - Whump List (Request)

So, a while back I was asked to do a list of episodes that contain the whump scenario that we all know and love: our favorite character gets kidnapped and tortured and his friends/team are forced to sit by and watch helplessly, either in person or via video. Here’s the list! I’ll add more as I think of more, and if you have any recommendations please inbox me and I will add them to the list! Enjoy.

1. Quantico: Season 1 episode 9. Booth has already been shot and had field surgery performed on him by a very nervous Alex. Now, he’s been kidnapped and tortured as he hangs from a ceiling. Alex can do nothing for most of the episode. Worth it worth it worth. Even if it’s just for the agonized screams.

2. Banshee: Season 1 episode 10. Banshee has an abundance of torture scenes for our antihero, Lucas. However, the best one has to be in the season 1 finale; Rabbit kidnaps Lucas, ties him to a chair and tortures him. His friends finally come to the rescue but not before Rabbit inflicts serious damage to Lucas.

3. Frontier: season 1 episode 5. Yes. Yes, I am well aware that I will find any excuse to include Frontier in any sort of post I make. No. No, I am not sorry, nor is it likely that I will stop doing this. Anyway, so Harp is kidnapped/arrested in front of his friends. He is then brutally tortured both emotionally and physically. His team misses most of the torture. But, Michael is brought in just in time to witness Harp at his lowest point: crying, yelling, screaming, and fucking bleeding all over the fucking place as he hangs from the ceiling. It clearly scares Michael to see him like that. It fucks with your emotions, man.

4. Homeland: season 5 episode 10. Quinn is god-knows-where, tied up and looking slightly worse for wear. He’s poisoned, and Carrie is forced to watch it in video format as he splutters, convulses, soils himself, and eventually collapses. It’s great acting all round, and pretty good whump if you’re into that kind of thing.

5. Outlander: season 1 episode 15. I really don’t think I could ever explain just how glorious this show is when it comes to whump and plot and characters. Jamie is shot; his shoulder is dislocated; he’s stabbed; he’s tortured. (Reminder to self: do a fucking twenty-page-long whump description of this show.) Anyway, the torture in this episode is insane. He’s taken by his arch nemesis, and his hand is smashed with a mallet and nailed to a table. This is done because his wife comes to save him after he’s taken, but they are caught before they can escape and - in an act to save his wife’s life - Jamie swears that he will give into Randall’s (aforementioned arch nemesis) wish to have his way with Jamie. In order to prove that his word is true, he allows Randall to nail his already shattered hand to the table as his wife, Claire, watches. It’s amazing acting and wonderful whump, but it is hard to watch, even for the most seasoned of whumpers. This torture scene has an abundance of pained cries and shattered bones, blood and gore… bruises everywhere; there’s enough of his loved ones watching this go down. (NOTE: the whump in the book is even harsher and far more detailed than the show. Read the books.) HOWEVER. This episode is unsettling because it details the rape and defamation of a character that you cannot help but love. This strong, gorgeous, stubborn man is reduced to nothing as he lets his past tormentor rape him over and over again. It’s terrible. It really is.

6. Outlander: season 1 episode 6. This episode is almost as hard to watch as the previously mentioned one. Jamie (who has already been flogged once before) is taken to be lashed one-hundred times. A crowd - consisting of strangers as well as his father and uncle - has gathered to watch. He is whipped until he is unconscious, hanging in a pool of his own blood, his back literally ripped to shreds. It’s not pretty; the makeup is fucking fantastic and just looking at his back - dangling skin and exposed bone - is sickening. The crowd can hardly watch… his father even has a heart attack. This show is amazing, but it’s certainly not light-hearted at times. Seriously, guys, why haven’t I done a whump profile for this yet?

7. Firefly: season 1 episode 10. Mal and Wash are kidnapped by Niska. They’re electrocuted over and over again. Zoe comes to save them but she’s only able to save Wash. Niska cuts off Mal’s ear and hands it to Zoe as a souvenir. Niska ends up torturing Mal until the latter dies, and Niska has to revive him once again. By the time his team arrives, Mal is a mess. Whilst his team misses most of the torture, Wash witnessed Mal suffering, and so does Zoe for a while. This show is great regardless, so I would watch it. There’s tons of whump in it.

8. Braveheart. So I’m pretty sure that everyone’s heard about this movie, which means that most people have heard about the brutal torture scene. Wallace is hanged, drawn and quartered as a horrified crowd (including two of his closest friends) watch. They can do nothing to stop it or help him other than to cry out for mercy, even when Wallace refuses to beg for it himself. This movie is most definitely worth it, and not just for the torture scene. I think this movie is a little harder to watch because it’s based on what we can only assume is a real historical figure (too many debates surrounding that topic even to go into); that said, it’s certainly the kind of movie that stays with you no matter what.

9. NCIS: Los Angeles. Season 4 episode 24. Deeks and Sam are kidnapped. They are then tortured - electrocution and teeth-drilling - and forced to watch each other in pain, and hear each other scream. They get rescued but not before the damage is done.

10. Reservoir Dogs. I watched this movie years ago… I think I might’ve been around 14 at the time so my memory is slightly fuzzy but I’ll do my best. There’s this fucking gruesome torture scene where Mr Blonde proves just how much of a sadistic sonofabitch he can be. Plus one of the characters gets shot in the stomach and spends the whole movie dying slowly as he bleeds out. He does not, however, die quietly despite his friends’ pleads.

11. Chicago PD. Season 3 episode 01. Jay Halstead - what a specimen of a man - is kidnapped and tortured. His team is forced to stand by and watch helplessly as this happens. He's hot and he whumps so well. Best part is: at the end of the episode, even though he can hardly stand or walk, he manages to fight through the pain one last time and save the day. I would like to thank @whumpified for the suggestion.

**Honorable Mention: Once Upon a Time. Season 5 episodes 12 - 15 (5x12 - 5x15). Hook - who is fucking gorgeous - is killed for the sake of greater good, and winds up in the underworld. We don’t see the torture but we get a slight glimpse of him initially while Emma looks for him; he’s covered in blood. When we get a closer look, he’s still covered in blood, but the one side of his face is also completely bruised and swollen, he can’t place any weight on his one leg, and his arm remains wrapped around his ribs. He can hardly breathe, nevermind walk or talk; queue the multiple pained gasps and strained wheezes. He gets captured by Hades and strung up with chains. Emma finds him hanging there, trembling and unable even to react when she calls his name. He spends the next episode and a half needing help from Emma to walk and stand as the team tries to find a way to get back out of the underworld. The reason this is an honorable mention is because: whilst the actual torture itself is lacking, the whump is fantastic! Really such a great example of whump done right.

Guys, honestly, I’m struggling with this list. I can think of a shit ton of shows where the character is tortured (Banshee, H50, Once Upon a Time, The Red Road - sorta, Payback, Conspiracy Theory) but not many of them actually include the team watching helplessly. Please, if you think of any other shows, let me know! I’ll add them to the list. Sorry about the lack of shows/movies on this list; my brain has turned to literal fucking mush.

[rex-o0]

Arms. Arms arms arms. ARMS.

[somethinginthewayiam]

[nici-unicorn]

McDanno time. You're welcome.

[trickster-archangel]

Funny how Danny's love language is food (he learnt for Grace after the divorce), and he keeps comparing Steve to sweet foods. Cookies, marshmallows...

Love, sweet love....

I swear he said babe. Don’t fight me on this.

[itsalycenotalice]

Hawaii Five-0, Season 5, Episode 12 -  Poina 'ole (Not Forgotten)

The murder of a surgeon leads Five-0 to a 40-year-old mystery involving four boys who disappeared from a reform school. Meanwhile, McGarrett tries to find out who stole his prized car.

[thewanderingace]

Nahele Huikala scenes - 5x12 Poina ‘Ole

[h50bamf]

Well, it seems that this was an episode in which I finally could recover some of my lost hope. We’ll see how long it take to lose it again. No, seriously, overall I found it a good episode, but mostly, I think it was an episode in which we could see a little more of Steve, and therefore, in which Alex had the opportunity to show a little more himself and his interpretation. Yes, it’s true, it was not too much but it was pretty good.

And although thank God, (the writers actually) we have much to talk about this week interpretively speaking, I’ll start talking about what was inevitable … those long legs that ends in that cute ass. I think it’s not even needed to talk write right now, the view is more than enough to rate this scenes of our beloved Uncle Steve.

And well, sorry, I needed to add this ;)

Steve (Speaking to Grace about her father): You know, it scares me to think what that guy’s gonna be like when he actually is a grumpy old man.

I would be scared too, Steve.

Danny discovers Steve left alone his beloved and adored Grace for a few minutes to go after his stolen car and it seems that anger leads Danny to say really nasty things. Yes Danny, you are overreacting. And no Chin. You should not suggest such ideas!!

Danny: You obsess over a death trap on wheels. Steve: You know what? That car is a classic. Mind yourself. Danny: Oh, please. With the sales pitch. It’s a classic piece of junk, that car. Steve: You know what that car means to me. Danny: Uh-huh. Steve: Do you not? Danny: All right, don’t do that, okay? You do something wrong, and then somehow you turn it around and I’m the bad guy. Steve: You are the bad guy. You can’t see how you’re the bad guy in this? Danny: No, I don’t. Chin: You guys still seeing that therapist? … All right, you need a few more sessions.

So yes, in my point of view, Danny is overreacting. And what’s worse, he’s behaving like a fool with his partner knowing as he knows what that car means to Steve, and making him feel guilty about leaving Grace alone for a few minutes in a place where apparently all is absolutely normal and quiet. But I guess these things are what make this relationship so special, isn’t it? Yes Danny, you really know how to comfort Steve (Trying to be ironic, I got it?? No?? Bahh!). I think Steve very clearly shows his feelings in this scene, offering, as he usually does, a much more logical and less hysterical view of reality. But despite that, Steve is also annoying. His face, his gestures, his voice betray him. Yes Steve, you feel like you’re giving blows against a wall, right? As Steve himself said, Danny trivialized Steve’s suffering. That’s not something that a friend, a partner, a brother, should do.

Unexpectedly, this week’s case, leading Steve and the team to an old friend, Paul Delano. Hospital’s scene between Paul, Chin and Steve was one of the highlights of this episode. Much anger contained in that room. And there they are, all Steve’s weapons ready to attack. Head up, threatening hands, neck vein pointing to its target… Delano takes about zero seconds to soften his heart with Steve and Chin. How he says… their “style is as charming as ever”. It was good to see this week how Steve had the opportunity to work with both Chin as Grover, in addition to Danny. Always enriching.

And ohhh!! A McGyver moment!!! I was missing this a lot!! The Marquis appears, half destroyed. Steve was very angry to see his car in those conditions. I love seeing him angry, and I loved seeing how Steve manages to surprise Pua with his ingenious methods. I think they could create a spin-off… “The Incredible Adventures of McG”. Steve could travel around the world solving cases with only the help of the objects that keep in the pockets of his cargo pants. Sounds good, right??

Time for a blah blah blah in the headquarters. But… for reasons…

And the required BAMF time… Steve saving Danny’s ass, several times. “You are welcome, again”. I like pretty much when Steve has the opportunity to make use of his knowledge as SEAL. And he had the opportunity this week. It’s like he’s a step ahead of the rest, in anticipation of any trap, to any situation. Steve is in his element and that’s obvious in this scene. I just love it! And he’s soooo damn hot!!

Yes. I.JUST.LOVE.IT!

Back to the headquarters. Again, for more reasons…

And OMG!! What a great surprise!! A suspect with a child, his grandson. Steve and Danny. Danny prefers to stay with the suspect and Steve stays with the child. Wonderful change of roles.  For once, Danny didn’t act like SuperDad and Steve like the bad cop. Good to see from time to time, because Steve has amply demonstrated that those times when he was not able to “contact” with his more tender side, have left behind. More of this, please.

Alex, (the suspect, not our Alex ;) )  is shown as a very tough guy. Steve tries to make him reconsider. Despite his anger about the car, the case… it seems that Steve is trying to be in a “good vibes mode”. But everything has a limit. The smartass tone used by the suspect looks set to rile up  Steve (in a serene way, which is curious, though adequate to Steve’s mood we’re seeing lately).  And just then, Steve gets a call from Kono who brings hope to catch the suspect. A half smile on his face must be enough to intimidate Alex (yes, the suspect, not our Alex). The guy was a jerk, and a murderer, which is an explosive combination. So Steve was happy to settle the case. Satisfaction was evident on his face.

And I leave the best for last. Of course. You know what? I remembered that episode in which after Billy’s death and with an uncertain future, Steve recommends Cath start a new project, a new adventure, something new. The relationship started in this episode between Steve and Nahale could be something like that for me. And now I’ll explain why.

When Steve discovered that the thief of his car had been found, he seemed ready to fly into a rage, but after looking at the eyes of that boy, all the anger was gone. Nahale. Dead mom. Father in prison. Steve’s heart broken. End of the first act. I think from that point, Steve knows he has to do something with that boy. He starts with something simple, clothes, food. A shoulder to lean on.

The boy had escaped from a shelter. Take months living on the street, and it was the first time he stole. He was hungry. Steve didn’t need to know more. That boy needed help. And Steve was willing to help. And I don’t know if this story is going to have a good future. Lenkov has announced the return of Nahale, but I don’t know how much he will be present in Steve’s life. But I think he comes at an appropriate time. I see how Nahele can become Steve’s project. And when I say project, I say this with the deepest sense of the word. It’s clear that Steve is not at its best. Although the show didn’t want to talk about it, it’s obvious in every look that Alex gives to his character. He has his ohana, yes, but deep down, he is lonely. No Cath, no Doris, there are many issues in his life I’m sure that don’t let him sleep peacefully. And Nahale can be a turning point in his life. May be someone to  guide, to teach. But he can also be someone to help Steve rediscover the kind side of life. And of course, it can be an unbeatable way for the acting skills of Alex to be shown. I’m in! I love thinking about what this could mean for Steve, and I’m sad at the same time because this could not mean anything.

Steve: I’m gonna make you the deal of a lifetime. All right? This is what’s gonna happen. First, we’re gonna go to all the body shops, get back all the parts you sold off. And then you and me, we’re gonna put my car back together exactly the way it was before you took it. As long as you keep your nose clean, this complaint stays in my drawer, unsigned. You understand? Nahale: Yes. Thank you. Steve: Don’t thank me yet. I got eyes and ears all over this island. If I hear one incident, you step out of line one time for the smallest thing, I don’t care what it is, I’m gonna find you. And I’m not gonna be the nice guy sitting across the desk from you today. Do you understand? Nahale: Yes. Thank you. Steve: This is your second chance, Nahale, all right? Could be… could be your last chance. Don’t blow it, buddy. Take advantage of it. Nahale: I will, sir. I promise. I won’t let you down. You’ll see. Steve: All right.

Well, I should not get too excited, I learned that I should not do it, but I see so many good things that could start here… we’ll see. For now, I can only emphasize the good opportunities that this kid brought Alex in this episode. It’s always exciting to see Alex work with feelings on his face, gestures, is something I never tire of admiring. It’s something I want to see in every single episode. Please.

A happy ending, an “Ohana ending” is always a good ending. But it is even more so when Steve is satisfied. And he’s satisfied. And handsome. Very handsome!!

And well, I’ll agree with Danny this time (only this time!!).

Danny: You know what you are? Steve: This should be good. Danny: Uh… you’re a-a half-baked cookie. Soft, gooey on the inside. Kid should be in juvenile hall and you go and you give him a job. That’s why I love you, man. You, uh… you like fixing broken toys, right? Steve: Yeah. I guess I do.

Now we just need someone to fix Steve’s heart, broken after all what he has suffered lately. I offer voluntary! Two weeks until a new episode. See you then!!

Screencaps from this episode clicking here.

Fixing a broken toy. #AlexOLoughlin #SteveMcGarrett Well, it seems that this was an episode in which I finally could recover some of my lost hope.

[mcdannoangelwolf]

Man why do they have to delete fun stuff?

5.12 -  Poina ʻOle - Deleted Scene