Just look over your shoulder….

Just look over your shoulder…

Just look over your shoulder…

I'll be there

Always….

The song lyrics hung over Kate's head like a cloud. She'd missed the beginning of the song, but recognized the voice of Phil Collins. It was late, and she was on her way home after a long day at the station. All she wanted was a warm bath and a glass of wine to unwind. Now, the words to that song were stuck in her head.

The word ALWAYS kept coming back to haunt her. He had said it to her after saving her life from the man who called himself Warren Lockwood.

He said it again in the freezer.

He said it so many times that it was his motto.

He never left her side. Even when he did, he was always there. She knew she could always count on him.

She liked it that way.

She wanted to be his Always.

As much as she hated to admit it, the song made sense.

Within minutes, she was at the door to his loft, and, he was opening the door to her.

"Did you mean it?" She asked, quietly, looking into his blue eyes.

"Mean what, detective?" He asked, just as quietly.

"That you'd always be there for me?"

"I meant every word, Kate."

"Good, because I'm about to take you up on it."

Her eyes smiled as she reached out to him. He pulled her close and kissed her softly. She closed the door with her foot, and kissed him back.

He pulled away just enough to look into her eyes.

"What was that for?" he asked.

"Just for being you, Rick. Just for being you."

** I admit it's a bit cheesy, but I heard this song earlier today when I was out grocery shopping. Just a little Caskett to hopefully brighten your day."