Broken
Warning: Major Character Death
Author's Note:
There will be a alternate ending/middle story that will be posted after this one is finished. Read at your own risk!
"It hurts the most when the person who made you feel so special yesterday, makes you feel so unwanted today." - Unknown(Pinterest)
"Nothing hurts more than being disappointed by the single person you thought would never hurt you."
-Unknown(Pinterest)
It was just a regular day at the 12th Precinct. Except, it wasn't. The moment the FBI group from the BAU walked in, things seemed to change. There was a case that they were going to help on. Castle came in late yet again. He said good morning to the detectives and then eyed the BAU group. Captain Gates introduced everyone. Castle eyed one of them. The brunette one. She looked amazing. He thought that he might have a shot since he and Beckett broke up and she hopefully doesn't have a husband or boyfriend.
By the end of the case, everyone was friends. Especially Castle and one Emily Prentiss. Oh and, before I forget, JJ and Beckett was close-ish too.
Soon enough, Castle asked Emily out on a date in which she agreed. Their relationship progressed enough, so that, in a few months time Castle packed up his bags in New York and moved to near Quantico, Virginia. There, he was able to become a consultant.
Back in New York, his family and the detectives of the 12th Precinct were deeply worried. They still kept in contact though. Except for Beckett, whom he had a fight with about him leaving. They still had each other on their contact list though, just never called.
One day, the team was resting in a hotel after a short case in Portland, Maine. They were all resting on the couches(the hotel room was huge and consisted of enough rooms for everyone in the team to sleep by themselves), when Castle's phone rang. He didn't bother to check who would have called him at 9:00pm.
"Hello. Who is this?" Castle asked
Kate rasped: "It's me, Beckett."
Castle responded: "Why are you calling? I thought we agreed on not calling?" He then put her on
speakerphone.
Kate asked: " Did you put me on speakerphone? I have to tell you something, in private."'
"No, whatever it is, I'm sure it's not going to affect everyone in this room. By the way, the whole team's here." Castle retorted.
"Please, take me off-Oh you know what, can JJ come over here and talk, with speakerphone off?" Kate gently whispered.
Castle reluctantly agreed.
JJ came over to the phone. She took it off speakerphone.
She asked Kate quietly: "What's wrong Katie?"
Kate responded: "Well, I'm, I'm.. Pregnant."
JJ gasped: "Oh my goodness, that's" whispers "great news! Congratulations!"
Kate quietly said: "Yeah, I know, but… it's, it's-"
JJ cut in: "Castle's."
Kate responded: "I mean like, I'm excited, and I can't abort the baby because it's too late and I just found out last night and-"
JJ stopped her rambling: "Wait, why can't you" whispers really quietly "abort the baby? You only found out last night, and you immediately try to tell him? That's really caring."
Kate replied: "Well, apparently I showed no pregnancy symptoms for the first 5 months until now. I threw up constantly yesterday and today. It's no longer morning sickness for me. It sucks. Oh wait one second." JJ heard the sound of retching on the other side.
She asked: "Are you alright?"
Kate answered a few seconds later: " I'll be fine. Anyways, sorry about that."
JJ quickly responded: "Yeah, it'll be alright. Henry made me throw for the first three months constantly.
Luckily it ended after that. You're body reacted differently than mine did with pregnancy. Oh, and
before I forget, it'll already been FIVE months?!"
Kate meekly responded: "Yeah, not very expected. Um, how's Castle and Emily's relationship working out? I know it's weird but I just want to know."
JJ sadly replied: "Sorry Katie to tell you this, but they, um, just um, got um, engaged last night. It was a beautiful diner and proposal. But, if you want to tell him, right now would be the best time because, you know, if they make it to marriage."
Kate sighed: "As I expected. He proposed to me by the swings that we used to hang out and have a talk by. It was after I did an interview for a job offer in D.C. with the Director. I got it and they gave me time to think about it and I accepted it. I accepted his proposal and I still moved to D.C. I have no idea how I didn't meet you and your team but I did work in a different section. I got fired and soon after I returned to the 12 Precinct, he broke it off with me because apparently, I suddenly wasn't what he wanted and he left. We still were partners, but in work only. He stayed a consultant though until you guys came along. Not that I don't like all of you, I do, and you all are still my friends, including Emily. I'm happy for them. I truly am. And I guess, they'll be happy. Castle's probably better off without including my problems and just me anyway."
JJ softly responded: "Oh, I never knew that. I'm sorry for that. But don't say that Castle's better off without you. You're an amazing person. Never think that of yourself."
Kate said: "Thanks for being the one I can talk too. I already told Ryan and Esposito. I still have to talk to Castle, Captain Gates, my dad, and Castle's family. I'm not sure I'm ready. Especially now that Castle's engaged. I wouldn't want to ruin his relationship."
Flashback:
"Umm, guys wait. Can I talk to the both of you for a moment." Kate nervously asked.
"Sure chicka. What's up? Esposito responded.
Kate sighed: "Well, I mean it is good news, yet sad though."
Ryan and Espo asked: "What's wrong? What happened?"
Kate tried to muster up a smile: "Well, the two of you are going to godfathers." She added: "In four months."
Ryan and Espo's eyes widened: "You mean you're pregnant?! Since when did you find out? Wait, four
months, you're already five months along?! Who's the father?"
Both of them bombarded her with questions.
"Whoa, guys, people are starting to stare. I'll answer all your questions. One at a time." Kate disliked being the center of attention. Always.
She answered them: "Yes, I am pregnant. I found out last night. Remember when I threw up yesterday?"
They nodded, signaling her to go on.
"Well, turns I was pregnant. I didn't show any pregnancy symptoms for the first 5 months. Until now. And for the father, think to who I was with at that time."
When they thought of the name, they gasped: "Oh my goodness, you mean Castle? He then broke up with you less than a week later. We're so sorry about that Kate."
"It's okay. I'm better now. I'm actually planning to talk to him later this afternoon by phone and tell him. Also, I'll tell Gates later. And my father and Castle' family. His family deserves to know."
Ryan and Espo responded: "Just so you know, we're both here for you. Remember that. And congratulations!"
End of Flashback, Back to Present Time:
JJ replied: "No problem. Good luck with the rest of them. Um, I'm going to put you on speakerphone now. Just try your best to tell Castle. I wish you well."
She put the phone on speakerphone and stepped aside. Kate sighed and tried to reach for words to say but nothing came out.
"Well? Just say it." Castle quickly got impatient.
"Give Kate some time, it's big news. It'll be hard for her. Honestly, she still has to tell a more few people, but she came to you 3rd. You should be glad."
Kate whispered: "I'm sorry, I just, I just can't. I'm sorry JJ. Bye. I got to go." She then hung up the phone.