Chapter 3 – Don't let me go (ghost writer 77)

Chapter 3 – Don't let me go

Richard Castle ran as he never did before in his life. Bursting past people and almost crashing into objects, he sprinted down the corridors of St. Mary's hospital, all the while replaying Esposito's words in his mind.
"Rick, we're at St. Mary's… Kate's been shot."
Numbness arrested his senses while dread and horror engulfed him as the sentence sunk in. He did not let Javier finish and dropped the phone before rushing out the door.
On his way to the hospital, Rick's mind went back to the morning's events; he and Kate had an argument about his latest book tour just before she left for work. She was not happy that it would be four weeks long and he was upset that she would not be joining him. For the past few days, they had both been edgy – Rick was under pressure because of his book launch and Kate had difficulty with the case she was working on. Eventually, it all came to a climax and blossomed into a full-blown fight that morning. Now, all of that did not matter. It was insignificant and trivial and pointless.
'As long as she's okay. As long as she's okay.' The thought ran through his mind like a fervent prayer. He came to an abrupt halt at a nurses' station causing the occupant to jump a little at his sudden presence.
"I'm looking for a Kate Castle, or Beckett or Detective Beck-" he spurted out; his voice cracking with fear and his eyes wide with intense anxiety.
"Castle!" Rick quickly spun around at the sound of his name and saw Esposito and Ryan in the waiting area. Ignoring the nurse's attempted reply, he hurriedly made his way to the two men.
"Is she okay? Where's Kate?" Panic stifled his voice as the questions followed each other in quick succession.
"The doctor is examining her, but-" Esposito started to answer, but was interrupted by Rick.
"You said she got shot. Is- is she okay?" Rick asked, his eyes darting between the two men pleadingly.
"She's fine, Castle. She had her vest on, but a bullet grazed her upper arm, so they're just looking at that," Ryan answered, patting Rick's shoulder.
"Don't worry bro, Beckett is a tough cookie," Esposito added, plastering a smile across his face even though it did not reach his eyes. A corner of Rick's mouth unwillingly curved up when Javier referred to Kate as a 'tough cookie'.
Rick let out the breath he had been holding and bent forward, resting his hands on his knees while his head hung downwards.
"Oh thank God" He breathed, closing his eyes momentarily. "Wha- what happened?" he asked standing up.
"We went to arrest the perp and the stupid SOB – without warning – opened fire. Unfortunately, a civilian got in the way and well Kate jumped in front of her and…" Ryan's voice trailed off, clearly still affected by what happened.
"She saved the woman's life," Esposito continued, his voice suddenly full of emotion.
"Shit..." Rick commented, his face contorting at the thought of his wife being shot at. "And the bastard who did this? What happened to him?" he asked, fury suddenly rising from the pit of his stomach.
"He got a bullet in the head," Ryan answered flatly.
"Beckett shot him," Esposito added grimly. Rick sighed and ran a hand over the back of his head and neck, turning his eyes to the floor.
"I- I'm gonna go see where is," he said quietly after a few moments while the two detectives nodded in response.
As he approached the nurses' station for the second time to find out where Kate was, he noticed a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye. When he saw her, Rick once more abandoned the nurse mid-sentence, and quickly made his way towards his wife who was standing a few metres away down in the corridor. She had just come out of the examining room and became aware of someone walking towards her. A considerably paler Kate let out a relieved breath and smiled tentatively as Rick swiftly walk/ran towards her. Upon reaching her, Rick enveloped her - without words - into a tight embrace; pulling her slender frame impossibly close to his larger one.
"Thank God," he murmured into her hair while placing quick, tender kisses on her head, forehead and temple. Pulling away slightly, he framed her face with his hands and locked his eyes with hers.
"You scared the hell out of me, KC," Rick stated simply; his voice quiet, but filled with raw emotion. Kate diverted her eyes to his chest with a sigh and rested her hands on his forearms.
"I'm sorry, RC. I didn't mean to scare you," she replied softly, gazing up at him and noticing his strained expression. "Or, you know, get shot at today," Kate added sarcastically with a slight smile in an effort to lighten the mood. Rick did not return the smile, but instead leaned forward to meet her lips in a soft, but lingering kiss.
"C'mon, let's get you home." He placed an arm around her shoulder and a hand on her injured upper arm causing Kate to wince in pain.
"Ow!"
"Oh! Sorry!" Rick exclaimed, immediately releasing the hold he had on her arm. "Please don't hurt me," he added after a few moments. He gave her his best puppy-dog look, causing Kate to role her eyes at him as per usual.
"You're forgiven. Just remember, you have to be nice to me now. I'm not a well woman." Kate smiled at him despite herself; a flicker of playfulness back in her voice.
"I'm always nice to you," Rick replied with a slight pout, taking her small hand in his and giving it a squeeze. Even though his facial features indicated a smile, his eyes betrayed the fear that had gripped his heart.
Katherine Castle was his 'one-and-done' and Rick knew that if he lost her, it would devastate him beyond recovery.

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"I'm gonna take a shower. Why don't you order us some Chinese or something," Kate said, flashing her husband a tentative smile. Instead of making a typical Caslte suggestion - laced with sexual innuendo - of taking a shower together, he only meekly nodded in agreement. They had just arrived home, both feeling weary and emotionally drained; albeit careful not to reveal what they felt to one another. The ride home had been quiet with both of them engrossed in thought. Kate replayed the events of the day in her mind, while Rick was contemplating the 'what ifs'. She also noticed that he was was touching her more than usual, almost as if he was making sure that she was really alive and well.
Kate dragged herself upstairs to their bedroom; grateful to have a few moments alone with her thoughts. She stepped into the bathroom and started to remove her clothes which reeked of gunfire and blood. Ignoring the tears that began to blur her vision, she slowly undid the buttons of her shirt while staring at nothing in particular on the wall. It was only when she was standing under the scorching hot current of water that it hit her - she took someone's life today and almost lost her own. As the realisation set in, uncotrollable sobs tore through her body until she was sitting on the shower floor clutching at her knees for comfort.
Meanwhile...
Rick sat on the edge of the bed, listening to the faint splashing of water coming from the bathroom. He only came in a few moments before, not to interrupt Kate, but just, frankly, to be nearer to her. Not for her sake, but for his own peace of mind. While absent-mindedly scanning the room, a large wedding photo of them on the wall caught his eye. Looking at the two blissfully happy people in the picture, Rick's lips briefly pulled upwards. They had so many dreams and plans for the future – taking long vacations on exotic islands, buying a house along the French Riviera and, eventually, raising a family. They also made promises. 'For better or worse. In sickness and in health. 'Til death do us part.'
"Til death do us part," Rick murmured out loud before being shaken from his thoughts at the sound of the bathroom door opening. Kate, wet-haired and clothed in a bathrobe, stepped out and saw her husband sitting on the edge of the bed. They looked at each other for a few seconds before she went over to sit next to him in silence. After a few moments, Rick took her hand in his and weaved their fingers together.
"You almost died today," he said softly, looking down at their intertwined fingers while gently rubbing his thumb over the back of her hand.
"Unfortunately for you, the guy was a bad shot." Rick's head snapped up and he stared at her for a moment.
"Richard, I'm fine-" Kate started in a softened tone seeing his reaction and placed her free hand over their interwined ones.
"Esposito told me that you jumped in front of someone," Rick interrupted her, his eyes drilling into hers. He was bizarrely angry with her that she put her life at risk for a stranger.
"Yeah... If I hadn't, she would have been shot. I was doing my job-" Kate nodded slowly, her eyebrows knitting briefly as she spoke.
"You could've gotten killed," he retorted angrily, looking at her intently. Kate's expression softened, as her eyes drifted downwards. A few moments passed by before she looked up at him again, her eyes suddenly moist.
"I know what happened. I, I know better than anyone how close I came to dying today... But, Rick." She placed a hand on his cheek. "-I didn't. I'm right here"
"I should have been with you today-" He looked up at her, his expression serious.
"You're here now," Kate interrupted, taking his face in between her hands. "I don't need you to save me or protect me or stop bullets for me... I need you to love me," Kate continued in a whisper, her plea barely audible. "Just love me, Rick." She leaned in for a slow, deep kiss.
He broke from the kiss and started to tug at the belt of her robe; his movements slow and deft. Keeping eye contact, he slid the robe off her shoulders to reveal her bare skin. He moved towards her neck and shoulders, placing feathery kisses on her collar bone, up her neck and along her jaw line; all the while pushing her down onto the bed. The usual playfulness and laughing were replaced by silence and gentle caresses.
After a few minutes, they were both naked with Rick hovering over his wife. He studied her lovely features closely while tracing the outline of her jaw with his fingers. Kate slinked her arms around his neck, pulling him down towards her.
"I love you," Rick said softly as Kate wrapped her legs tightly around his waist. The traumatic events of the day seemed to disappear in this moment as they slowly moved in unison, making love.

Tonight they were not Richard Castle or Detective Beckett, but simply Rick and Kate - friends, partners and lovers.

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"Wow, I didn't realise I was that hungry," Kate commented after taking the last bite of her chow mein. Rick, with his elbow propped on the counter and his head resting on his hand, was watching her. They were in the kitchen sitting at the kitchen table top, finally eating the Chinese take-out he had ordered two hours before. Kate had one of Rick's dress shirts on, while he was only in his Sylvester and Tweety boxer.
"Why do you think I almost ordered everyting on the menu?" Rick grinned at her; the usual playful glint in his eyes seemingly recovered. Kate only shook her head at him and smiled, before growing thougthful again. He noticed the change in her demeanor and frowned.
"Hey, what's going on inside that pretty lil' head of yours?" He took hold of her hand, smiling slightly at her.
Shaken from her thougths, Kate returned a tentative smile, unsure how to proceed.
"Uh, well,.. life is short and... we can't predict what's going to happen next," she started, running a hand nervously through her hair. "Sooo... I, I was thinking that we should maybe... you know start to." She took a breath before continuing. "Add to the Castle family." Kate looked up at him expectantly, biting her lower lip and arching her eyebrows slightly. A grin teased Rick's lips, not sure that what he was hearing was real.
"Do you mean we should get like a puppy or a kitten?" He asked, playing dumb while Kate gave him a longsuffering eye-roll. "Or, Detective, is this your way of saying that you want to make little Castle babies with me?" A teasing smile spread across his face as he wrapped his arms around her waist.
Kate stepped closer to him and moved her arms around his neck as a bright smile engulfed her features.
"Yes, I'm saying that I want to make beautiful little Castle babies with you... Starting right now." She broke from his hold and dragged him, by hand, laughing up the stairs.

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Picture, you're the queen of everything, as far as the eye could see under your command.

I will be your guardian when all is crumbling, steady your hand.

P. S. the title of the chapter is a from a beautiful song by the Fray, 'Never say never' and the lyrics at the end of the chapter was taken from the song.

Chapter 1 - Where we belong (ghost writer 77)

A/N: I love stories where Rick and Kate are married and really wanted do one myself; even if it's just a fluffy one-shot. And this is exactly what it is. Please forgive me for the crappy title, couldn't think of anything cute.

Nikki kicked the gun out of his hand-
"Nooo."
Nikki… landed a powerful jab on his jaw.
"Urgghh… Even worse."
Nikki…. took off all her clothes and jumped him-
"Ha… wait 'til Kate sees this."
Rick Castle was sitting in his study in front of his laptop attempting to get some writing done for his fourth Nikki Heat novel. Gina was already setting deadlines and hassling him about it. But he was struggling to find inspiration; this usually happened when his muse was not around to lend a helping hand. He did not go with her with the precint a lot anymore, since he really did not need to any longer and also because he needed to get some work done. 'Mrs. Castle, you really need to get you sexy ass home,' he thought as he looked at his watch. It was 22h46. Just as the thought crossed his mind, he heard the front door opening and smiled instinctively at the sound.
Kate walked through the door wearily, taking off her jacket and dumping her bag on the kitchen counter. She let out a heavy sigh and rubbed the back of her neck, trying to ease the aching muscles of her shoulders. It was a long and macabre day and she needed some R&R and was sure that her husband would provide that. She was relatively certain that he was not asleep yet and the light streaming through from underneath the door of his study, confirmed her suspicions. He rarely went to bed before she came home.
"Rick!" she called, walking over towards his study.
"In here!" His muzzled voice rang out. She opened the door and saw him feet up on the desk and laptop in his lap. He was wearing his favourite pair of boxers that had the Tasmanian Devil on it and a casual dark blue t-shirt. She also noticed a gameboy lying on top of his desk.
"Such a man-child," Kate thought, smiling slightly at the scene. Even though his 9-year-old-on-a-sugar-rush-antics got on her nerves a lot of the time, she found this kid-like side of Rick Castle sweet, adorable and – inexplicably – irresistible.
But tonight she needed more than entertainment and laughs; she needed her husband to provide her a shoulder to cry on after the day she had endured. Murder was hard, but the murder of a child was unbearable.
"Hey sexy," he greeted jovially as his mouth slowly curved into a broad smile. He put his laptop on the desk, got up and walked towards her.
"Hi." Kate returned a weak smile. "Sorry I'm late," she continued, moving to him. He pulled her closer and leaned in for a sweet, but lingering kiss.
"Ah… that's okay. Someone around here needs to work and since it's clearly not me…" Rick flashed another broad grin, but saw the strain on her face and the weariness in her eyes. She was still processing the events of the day and he knew that today must have been particularly difficult. They were working on a case of a 10-year old girl who had been raped and brutally murdered. He knew Kate took cases like this to heart and saw the results of it in her taut reactions.
"Long day, huh?" he asked frowning slightly with concern.
"Yeah, something like that." Kate arched her eyebrows and averted his eyes as she broke from his hold to sit down on the couch. She was with him, but her mind was somewhere else. Rick sat down beside her, watching her intently.
"So… how did it go? Did you get any breaks?" He ventured cautiously, seeing the haunted expression on her face. He knew Kate Beckett (now Castle, of course) well and after years of studying how the different emotions revealed themselves on her face, he had a good idea of what every expression meant. But the one she wore now, he did not see it often. Maybe only the times when her mother's murder was discussed.
"We got the guy…," she started in a subdued tone, fixing a blank stare on the coffee table. Even though he sometimes took things too lightly and made inappropriate jokes, he knew when to keep quiet. And this was one of those moments.
"It was the mother's boyfriend," Kate continued with a clenched jaw as she looked down at her lap. She was unconsciously clasping her hands together, recalling the reaction of the little girl's mother upon hearing what happened to her daughter. She momentarily closed her eyes at the memory.
"Oh," Rick replied quietly. Cases like this were always difficult to process and despite being hard-as-nails, Kate was struggling to come to terms with it.
"You know sometimes I really just hate this job." She looked up at him, blinking away tears. Rick rarely saw her this vulnerable and instinctively moved closer, placing a protective arm around her shoulder. He could almost feel his heart break into a thousand pieces upon seeing the sorrow in his wife's eyes.
"Katie… I'm sorry," he said softly, pulling her to him and kissing the top of her head. He only referred to her as 'Katie' when she was feeling vulnerable or sad and needed comfort. Kate relaxed against him and took in a deep breath, taking in the faint scent of his cologne that still lingered. She felt the tension in her body melt away, feeling the familiar sense of safety when she was with him. They sat quietly for a few moments before she stirred and sat up.
"At least we got the SOB… And he's going away for a very long time," Kate said, running a hand through her hair while fixing her gaze on the couch.
"Good. I'm glad. You know in cases like this, I'm all for the death penalty." He commented grimly before growing thoughtful again. "Hey, you okay?" He lifted her chin and raised his eyebrows, looking at her with concern. She took a few moments before replying.
"Yeah… I am." A smile slowly spread across her face before she continued. "I have you."
"Mh-hmm… You're a lucky girl." Kate raised her eyebrows at the comment, sensing a barrage of bantering coming on.
"Oh really? And why's that Mr. Castle?"
"Well, Mrs. Castle, it's not every woman who can say that they're married to a ridiculously handsome, filthy rich and impossibly talented writer." He flashed her smile while Kate rolled her eyes at him as per usual.
"Trust you to come up with that kind of fiction," Kate said as she stood up.
"Ouch, thanks honey. That's how a wife supports her husband," Rick replied, placing a hand on his chest in mock indignation.
"Yeah, yeah. C'mon Mr. World-Famous-Writer, let's go to bed. I'm tired." She started to make her way towards his office door.
"Ok let me just-" Rick got up and moved towards his desk to pick up the gameboy.
"Richard, don't even think of bringing that gameboy to bed," Kate said over her shoulder as she walked out of his office. He looked up at her with a pout and reluctantly put it back on his desk.
"Spoilsport," he mumbled while following her out of his office. "Why do you always have to be so strict?"
Turning around to face him, Kate replied in a sultry voice.
"Because you like it when I'm strict, Mr. Castle." Rick's eyes grew big and he swallowed hard.
"Oh, you have no idea Mrs. Castle."

Public Service Announcement

So I know I have not posted lately but I was looking around for great stuff for you guys. I found a series wich is 30 chapters I may not post every chapter but only the essentials. It's called Mr. and Mrs. Castle and I hope you guys like it and please comment on what you think.

                                                                                              Much Love

                                                                                            -The Optimistic One

Bring On The Fan Art!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Castle Beckett - Beckett Dies (Fanfic Vid)

Falling In Love CastleBeckett- By Cheyenne32

Author's Note: Castle/Beckett. 4 random fics that I came up with while listening to my IPod.

He Said, She Said- Ashley Tisdale:
Katherine Beckett grinned as her friend Lanie pulled her into a club near the police precinct where she worked. Maybe she did need this. It had been a tough case, a young girl murdered by an employee that her stepfather had hired to kill her. Lanie had been very persistent about them going to get drinks especially after Kate had lost her cool in the interrogation with the stepfather, and as Kate began to drink her first drink of the night, a strawberry Daiquiri, Kate felt thankful of her friend's stubborn personality.
"Thanks Lanie," Kate spoke after a while of silence between the two. Lanie smiled wickedly at her friend.
"Always listen to me, Katie. Sometimes I have some really good ideas." "Katie" was a nickname that she only allowed Lanie to use.
Kate was finishing up her drink when she caught his eye from across the room. She would recognize him anywhere; it was her favorite writer, the famous mystery writer Richard Castle. He winked at her and then turned away, and she just stared frozen as he began to talk to some random blond by his side. Wow, she thought as she turned back around beckoning the bartender to bring her another drink.
The rest of her night went smoothly and she received a few numbers of cute guys at the bar before Lanie said her goodbyes and left only when Kate promised that she would be careful and go home soon. About fifteen minutes later Kate got up and began to pay.
"Excuse me," the bartender began. "The man over there...Richard Castle, I think, already paid that for you." Kate nodded and the bartender left.
"Hello," Kate heard a man's voice behind.
"Hi. Thanks for the...you know." She said as she quickly realized who it was.
"Anything for such a pretty woman." He answered and she did a double take. Wasn't he married to like his editor or something, Kate wondered as she remembered seeing him and his wife on the news, and yet he is obviously hitting on me. She felt her like for this man quickly turn to dislike. A blond petite woman came up to his side and glared at her. Richard Castle excused himself for a second and went to talk to the woman. After a few minutes he returned.
"Sorry...soon to be ex-wife." She grinned and cocked her head to the side. Maybe he wasn't so bad after all. "Oh well, I must go though it was a pleasure to mett you Mrs..."
"It's miss and I don't think you'll be getting a name Mr. Castle." Kate answered.
"Well, maybe you'll change her mind." Castle kissed her hand, winked, and walked away grinning.
The kiss shocked her so much it took her a minute to realize that she was holding a napkin in her hand, with his number on it.

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Jump Then Fall- Taylor Swift:
Kate Beckett hid a small smile as she walked beside Richard Castle while walking to their next crime seen. He was carrying on about the same nonsense as usual. Kate would never tell anyone how much she enjoyed this: him and her. Not that she liked him like that or anything. She almost snorted at the lie. Of course she was crushing on him. She had been since the moment she met him, at that book release when she brought him in to the precinct for questioning.
That was it, she let out a tiny giggle as they reached the crime seen. Kate expected him to make fun of it and prepared herself, but he didn't. He just stared at her with this unreadable expression.
"What? Do I have something on my face?" Kate asked, self-conscious at the staring.
"No. No, that's not it. You just never fail to surprise me, Detective." Castle answered and they just stood there for a few minutes on the edge of the yellow tape staring at each other.
"Did we interrupt something?" Ryan asked as they reached the partners.
"Nope," Beckett answered before anyone said anything else asking about the murder. Kate snuck another glance at Castle. He was just grinning. Kate shook her head and they continued the day.
They argued, they disagreed, and they were often at odds. But Katerine Beckett couldn't have it any other way. She was slowly falling in love with him, and she knew it. Maybe one day she would actually share it with him. One day.

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Love Drunk- Boys Like Girls:
Damn it. Rick threw the picture across the room. It was a picture of him and her, much like the others surrounding the room. It was when they were happy. Before Meredith had moved back into New York. How they hell had he managed to get their relationship this screwed up? Rick felt hot tears burn his eyes. He was about to cry, but he couldn't not let himself break down.
"Dad?" He heard Alexis' voice as she made her way down the stairs.
"Go back to bed, sweetie." Rick answered, but she ignored him.
"Dad, sit down." Alexis ordered and Rick listened. "Listen, you're miserable and she probably is to. I know you two are both so stubborn, but one of you has to apologize. Either that or this relationship of yours' is going to go down hill."
"We don't have a relationship anymore," Rick stated.
"Well you love each other, and Dad I've never seen you as happy as you were when you two were together. So I recommend that you go to her apartment and apologize, because she is probably going through this too." Rick slowly grinned as her words seeped in.
"How had I managed to have a daughter like you?"
"Luck, that's all I can say." She answered and he got up and made his way to the door.
"Nuh-uh." Alexis stopped him and she pointed to the broken glass on his floor. "Clean this up first." Rick nodded and began to get out the vaccum.
"Night, Dad."
Rick nodded and said goodnight. He finally finished cleaning up the glass and went to Detective beckett's apartment. He knocked and Kate opened the door.
"I'm sorry." He said simply.
"Me too." She said and once they were inside she pulled him into a hug.
"I love you."
"I love you too." He answered.
Rick knew that they were going to have problems in the future, but he also knew that they would make it through.

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Twisted- Carrie Underwood:
Kate Beckett felt her breath catch as Richard Castle kissed her. it was a light, gentle kiss, and it felt like it was over just as soon as it began. Yet somehow it managed to steal her breath. She opened her eyes to reveal a smiling Castle.
"What the hell was that for Castle?" She asked, trying to sound stern, but she failed greatly.
"Mistletoe." Castle answered and pointed up to the ceiling. She knew that he had planted it there because they never had mistletoe decorating the precinct, but she didn't feel mad. She actually enjoyed the kiss. The feeling of his lips up against hers.
She smiled and made her way to her desk, obviously surprising the writer about not getting mad at the public display of affection. Beckett felt eyes on her as she did so. Castle chuckled and followed her.
"I love you." He said.
"Love you too, but if you do that again I will have to kill you. What part of "secret relationship" don't you understand? Do you know how many people are going to ask me what that was?" She asked burying herself in paperwork.
"You know you enjoyed it."
"Maybe I did, Rick. But that's not the point." Kate answered a grinning Rick. She shook her head. Maybe her sister was right. What the hell had she gotten herself into?

Page 105- By Elishak (Edited by me)

Chapter 1

Beckett read the entire Chapter 10 of Heat Wave sitting in the bathroom of the precinct. She could not look away for a single moment of reading. She could not believe that her eyes are seeing.
Then, when she finished it, she went to her home. On the road Kate called to Lanie. And when Beckett arrived to her home, Lanie was already there. They went to Beckett´s apartment.
Ok, girl. What was so important for see me at this hour?
Kate show her the book
Rick Castle´s book?
Yes! Oh Lanie! I have to read something to you.
Beckett I don´t like these kind of books and you know it.
I know but this is different. Even for Castle. It´s a mystery and murder book but it has something more. Something that he never wrote before.
And what is that?
Love, passion and sex.
And you know this is the book that is based on you? Don´t you?
Yes, and I know that this is going to sound crazy or narcissistic but why now would he write something like that and the book is based on me?
I understand your point, girl. But anyway I don´t understand what you are so excited about.
Read the chapter.
Ok.
In aloud voice, Lanie.
Well… "Nikki led him wordlessly into her bedroom and set the candle on her dresser, in front of the trifold mirror, which multiplied its light. She turned to find Rook there, close to her, magnetic." I think that I am going to buy this book.
Came on, read it.(Kate walks to the room)
"She folded her arms around his neck and drew his mouth to hers; he wrapped his long arms around her waist and tugged her body to him. Their kisses were deep and urgent, familiar all at once, her tongue finding the depth and sweetness of his open mouth while he explored hers." Oh my god, girl! If Castle was thinking of you when wrote this…
Lanie, continue! (Kate is blushing)
"One of his hands began to reach for her blouse but hesitated. She clutched it and placed it on her breast. The heat of the room was tropical, and as he touched her, Nikki felt his fingers ride the slick of perspiration above the dampness of her bra. She lowered her hand and found him and he moaned softly. Nikki began to sway, then he did, too, both was doing a slow dance in some sort of delicious vertigo." Castle is a genius with words and the passion. I am already wet!
You are disgusting!
If you are not so quick to catch him I'll take him first. This is a man with all the letters!
Read, Lanie.
"Rook walked her backward toward her bed. When her calves met the edge of it, she let herself do a slow fall back, pulling him with her. As they both floated down, Heat pulled him closer and twisted, surprising Rook by landing on top of him. He looked up at her from the mattress and said, "You're good." "You have no idea," she said." Oh Beckett! This expression is so you. He really is writing about you two.
Then we'll talk about it. Read!
"They dove into each other again, and her tongue picked up the faint acid tang of lime and then salt. Her mouth left his to kiss his face and then his ear. She felt the muscles of his abdomen flex hard against her as he curled his head upward, nibbling the soft flesh where her neck met her collarbone. Nikki stirred and began to unbutton his shirt. Rook was making a project out of her blouse button so she rose up, straddled him on both knees and ripped the blouse open, hearing one of her buttons skitter against the hardwood floor near the baseboard. With one hand, Rook unhooked the front clasp of her bra. Nikki shook her arms out of it and made a frenzied dive onto him. Their wet skin made a slap as her chest landed on his. She reached down and unhooked his belt. Then undid his zipper. Nikki kissed him again and whispered, "I keep protection in the nightstand." "You won't need a gun," he said. "I'll be a perfect gentleman." "You'd better not." And she pounced on him, her heart pounding high in her chest with excitement and tension. A wave crashed over Nikki and washed away all the conflicted feelings and misgivings she had been wrestling with, and she was simply, mightily, powerfully swept up. In that instant, Nikki became free. Free of responsibility. Free of control. Free of herself. Swirling, she clung to Rook, needing to feel every part of him she could touch. They held on with a fury, his passion matching hers as they explored each other, moving, biting, hungry, reaching and reaching to satisfy what they ached for." I can´t breathe. Castle is awe-inspiring, and passionate, and he is… he is…
I know... Lanie this book is too much to me. Nikki is me, and I am Nikki.
And Rook is Castle, and Castle is Rook.
I can´t believe that Castle actually had been writing something like that. I mean… Do you think that this can be an eye-opener for me?
I think it is. He wrote this because he knew you were going to read it. So what are you going to do?
Nothing! I mean, what can I do? Maybe I am wrong…
No. You are not wrong, Kate. It's obvious. He feels something for you, something big, passionate, and important. He loves you. And he shares that with everybody in a book. I didn´t read the entire book but for this I think that this book here is a big confession of his love for you. This book might be your own story in other words.
(Kate dropped a few tears) I don´t know what to think about it. It´s something new for me, something unimaginable.
Why? You love him too. You can´t refuse it to me. Kate don´t let him go. Castle can be a child and  that we know, but he is a great man and the best man for you.
I…
I am not saying that tomorrow you two have sex like the book; I mean, you can, but change your attitude with him first. Demonstrate  your feelings to him.
I am going to try. Really. I know that Castle is such a good man.
Ok. See you tomorrow.
Lanie went to the door.
Oh! Dear, when you finish the book…
No! My books are my treasure.
Your Castle´s books.
All my books.
But all you books are from him.
Shut up! I am going to buy one for you, and Castle can sign it.
Oh yes! Good night girl! Don´t read  the sex part again because you are going to have an orgasm.
I think that you spend too much time with Ryan and Esposito. Bye Lanie!
Kate closed the door and smiled. Then returned to the book and continued reading it.
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Chapter 2

THE PRECINCT
The next day, Beckett went to the precinct very late. She only wanted avoid Castle. Having read the sex scene between Nikki and Rook, Kate felt strange, even uncomfortable with Castle. But he was already there.
Hey, Beckett! What happened to you? Did you have a hard night? I made you coffee. I have to talk to you…
I don´t want coffee. So, is there something new on the case?
Well…
I didn´t ask you, Castle... Ryan? Esposito?
Castle found something but…
Castle didn´t understand what was happening with her. He felt bad but tried again.
Allow me to explain to you.
No!
No? What is going on with you Beckett?
Nothing!
Did I do something wrong?
No.
So…?
Ryan made a motion with his head to Esposito. And then they left.
So, what?
Something is going on with you. You look strange.
Everything is okay, Castle.
She looked at the coffee and felt sad for him. She took the cup. He smiled.
It's how you like it!
Thanks!
Kate… Are you mad at me because I followed you to the bathroom yesterday? I´m sorry about that. I just wanted to know if you read my book. There is nothing wrong if you want to talk about it.
I know that. I am not mad with you. And I read the entire book.
And what do you think about it?
I like it!
Really?
Yes, the book is actually amazing!
You made my day with that, Beckett. Because I didn´t mind the press opinion as much as I care about yours. And tell me more… What do you think about Nikki? Is she like you?
Well, Nikki is awesome like me!
Very funny!
Nikki is a great character, Castle. We are not the same person, but Nikki is a bit like me and I am a bit like her. And what about Rook?
Rook is awesome like me!
She smiled.
Is Rook like you, Castle?
We are the same wonderful person.
They looked at each other as if they were thinking the same thing. She felt nervous so change the subject.
So, Castle… Tell me about the case.
Yes, the case. I think that the murderer was the best friend, Lily.
Why…?... Of course! She is the perfect murderer. Nobody was going to think of her.
Exactly!
If she is the murderer … Why I did not realize it before?
Because… she never was in the list. She is so nice, so kind…
Yes, so pretender... I hate admit this, but you are very essential for the NYPD, Castle.
And for you?
You help to me in all the cases... Well, come on, Castle. Let´s go right now to Lily´s house.
Kate rose from the chair and took her coat. Castle took her arm in his own.
Wait!
What happened?
I am not going to go with you. There is something that I have to tell you.
What is that?
Today is my last day with the NYPD.
Kate did not react. He was serious.
Is this a joke, Castle?
No. I am not a cop, Beckett. I enjoy a lot being with you, working together, but this not can be forever. I am a writer. And a new company of books offered to me a great job, in London.
So… you are going to go to London! I am glad for you, Castle!
Kate wanted to run away. She was really upset. Castle's eyes were filled with tears.
I would help to you to solve cases my entire life if I want but I can´t do that.
I know. It´s ok!
I am going to miss the NYPD. And I am going to miss you, Beckett.
The precinct is going to miss you.
I know… So…
Well… I have to go. This is a good bye I suppose!
Yes… I mean…
I know! Good luck, Castle!
She kissed him on the cheek and left the precinct. Ryan and Esposito came back to Castle.
Why you didn´t tell her?
I don´t know what you are talking about, Ryan!
Come on, Castle! You have feelings for her.
I… I am going to go to my home. See you boys!
Castle left. Esposito´s phone rang.
Esposito! … Lanie? What happened? Why is she crying? We go over there right now..
They left the precinct.
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CASTLE´S HOME
Castle arrived at his house. Alexis and Martha were playing the violin.
Hey dad! What happened?
My dear, you look sad!
Hug me, please!
Martha and Alexis hugged him.
You told Beckett about the new job, didn´t you dad?
Yes, I did.
I told you that this job is not a good idea! Son you love being in the NYPD. And also you love…
I know it, mother! But I thought that whentold her about the job and me going to London she was going to be happy. 
And she wasn't happy.
No! I mean… she looked sad but she said me "good luck" and ran away.
She is going to miss you, Dad!
Of course she did, Kiddo! But Kate is a strong woman, she doesn't cry in front of others.
I could use another hug!
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TIMES SQUARE
Beckett was sitting on a bench with Lanie holding her. Ryan and Esposito arrived.
What is happening, Beckett?
Shh boys! She feels very bad. I called you because you should work alone on the case. She can´t do it.
Ok. Take care of her, Lanie! We gotta go to Lily´s house.
Thanks guys!
They left.
So dear, talk to me! You look so happy last night and now…
He left the NYPD.
Who? Castle?
Yes.
Why?
He got a new job, in London.
London? It is so far from here. What did you say to him?
"Good luck". "I am glad for you".
What did he say?
He said that he is going to miss me.
Oh Sweetie!
Lanie… I can´t live without him
Why you didn´t tell that to him?
I couldn´t do it.
You must to go to his house now! Kate, you can´t let him go!
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LATER, AT CASTLE´S HOME
Castle was lying on the couch thinking on his new job and the travel to London. Alexis was studying in her bedroom and Martha was reading a play. Someone knocked at the door. Martha opened it. It was Kate.
Darling! I am glad to see you!
Me too, Martha! Is Castle here?
He is lying on the couch. Look for him. I have to go to… to see if Alexis need something. See you, dear.
See you, Martha.
Martha went up stairs.
Kate looked for Castle. He was almost sleeping. She looked at him and then she sat on the end of the couch. He opened his eyes and when he saw her, he sat on the couch.
Beckett! What are you doing here?
I´m… I am here because I want to ask you two things.
I didn´t steal your picture of your drawer.
What? You stole my picture of my drawer?
What do you want to ask me?
Well… first, out of curiosity. Did you write the sex scene thinking on us or thinking exclusively on Nikki and Rook?
What do you care?
Please, Castle! Tell me!
I wrote the sex scene thinking exclusively on you!
Really?
Really. Heat Wave never was a book for the people. Actually, it never was a book. It was an excuse for me to see you and then a book. Heat Wave is our story, Beckett. At least, my story about us.
She bit her lip.
What is the other question?
What?
You said that you want to ask me two things.
Oh, yes! … This is not a question, is a request.
Tell me!
I never was selfish, but now I am going to be.
I hear you!
Please do not go to London. Stay with the NYPD. We need you. You are…
No, Beckett. If I stay I need a better reason than that.
Stay with me. I need you. You are important to me. Is that a good reason?
Is the best reason! Now, a kiss!
What?
Please! A tiny kiss!
She kissed him over his lips slowly. He smiled and then hugged her. She smiled.
You know Beckett there is something that I didn´t tell you.
What is that?
I could never have left you. I never accepted the job.
What? You are such a traitor, Castle.
I don´t care. You kiss me. I´m happy!
She pulled his ear at the same time that she kissed him again.
Ouch, ouch… you hurt me!
I am happy too, Castle!

The end!