Title: One Love In A Lifetime

Disclaimer: I do not own Castle, Andrew W. Marlowe and ABC do.

First off I want to give major thanks to three people my beta Beckett NYPD, AllusionToAnAllusion, and last but not least xRavenDollx for being so supportive during my stressful end of term paper! You guys rock!

Author's Note: Thought of Kate at a book signing.

A/N 2: I apologize for the shortness this chapter. The first three chapters are filler chapters to get the ball rolling, the fourth chapter through the end should be longer.

Genre: Romance/Angst

Rating: T

Beta'd by: Beckett NYPD

Chapter 1: The Signing


-Fall 2000-

Kate Beckett had been waiting for over an hour to get her latest Derrick Storm book signed by her favorite author, Richard Castle.

It was his books that got her through the pain of her mother's murder during the last of her college years.

Luckily her TO, Mike Royce was very understanding in her adoration of the books and the author and gave her a two-hour break and gave her a ride.

Finally it was her turn.

"Hello, there Miss," said Rick in a suave voice when he saw Kate walk up.

Kate smiled she was face to face with her favorite author! This is quite possibly one of the best days of her life!

"Whom should I make this out to?"

"Kate Beckett."

Rick looked at her once more and quickly wrote out what he wanted to sign and handed the book back to her.

Once Kate had the book back she was ushered out as the next fan went up to the table.

When Kate was outside of the bookstore, she flipped it open read the autograph.

To Ms. Kate Beckett,

Stay amazing.

Best,

Richard Castle

Kate smiled after she read the inscription.

Then she heard, "Hey kid, ready to go?"


A/N 2: Thanks for reading Chapter 1 of "One Love In A Lifetime". Reviews are appreciated.