Hey everyone! Welcome to my new story. So you know, Castle and Beckett have been married for 8 years. Alexis is in her 20's and in med school, Melanie is 7, and the twins Jason and Devon and 4.

Hope you enjoy!

A chill came over the family as they stood in Central Park. The snow was beginning to fall around them. Usually, they loved the snow. Kate Beckett had always found it to be her favorite, however this year was different. This was now their third snowstorm this winder, and she was sick of it. Deciding they were in need of a vacation, Kate reached out and took her husbands hand, tugging him to sit on a bench with her while they kids played on the playground.

"What's up honey?"

"Rick, we need a vacation."

"I totally agree. But where should we go?"

She looked out at the kids running on the playground then back at him. "Walt Disney World."

"Bu- but" he stammered. "We talked about this, Kate. We were going to go when the boys were a little older."

"I know, but look at them."

Both of them focused on the kids on the playground. Jason was standing at the top of the play set, holding a small stick, while his brother held a longer stick and the two re-enacted the famous fight scene between Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Melanie stood to the side, switching roles between Wendy and the Lost Boys.

"The boys are only 4, and they're perfectly re-enacting the movie. Rick, it's time for them to go. And Melanie has been begging for years. Just imagine their little faces when we walk into the Magic Kingdom. Mel and Lex are going to have off of school because of this snowstorm; it's the perfect timing. We can leave Saturday morning. It's perfect. Please, babe."

He sighed and thought about what his wife was saying, and everything they would have to plan. He reached over and squeezed her knee. "Alright, I'm in."

Kate's face lit up and she grinned wide. She took her husbands face into her hands and pressed a quick kiss to his lips, before throwing her arms around him. "I love you" she mumbled into his neck, kissing him there.

"You too, love. Do we tell them?"

She shook her head and pulled back. "No way. I mean we have to let Alexis know, but not the little ones. It'll be more fun to keep it a surprise. They'll love it."

When they got back to the loft it was late, so Kate warmed up a frozen pizza and some chicken nuggets while the kids took off their snow gear. After a quick dinner, bath time started. Kate took the boys into the bathroom and sat up on the counter while they played in the tub.

"Momma" Devon asked, "Can I be a pirate when I grow up?"

She smiled and leaned her elbows on her knees. "No baby, I don't think that's allowed. I'd have to arrest you if you were a pirate"

His eyes widened and he shook his head. "Oh, no! Please no arrest, momma."

"That would no be fun" Jason commented.

She laughed and smiled at them. "No, it wouldn't be much fun at all, now would it. But I'm kidding. If you boys want to be pirates, then you can both be the best swashbuckling pirates on Captain Hooks crew." She hopped off the counter and helped the boys get washed up.

"Thank momma" Jason grinned, his wet hands coming up and getting her shirt wet around her stomach.

"Welcome, sweetie. All right, time for pajamas. Put the toys away."

The boys let out a groan in unison, but complied and began putting away their things.

Kate tidied up the bathroom, grabbing the boys Batman and Spiderman towels from Boba Fett's arms. When she heard the boys say they were finished, she turned and wrapped each into their warm towels and lifted them from the tub.

"Ok you two. Go find Daddy and get your pajama's on while I get Mel."

The boys looked at one another and grinned, dropping their towels and streaking through the house. Moments later, she heard a shrill shriek come from Melanie.

"Mom!" she screamed, running into her parent's room, already in her pajamas. "Jay and Dev are naked!"

She laughed and lifted her daughter up, tossing her onto the bed. "I know. They're silly, aren't they? Ok I need you to pick out a book for tonight while Dad and I get the twins."

"Aye aye captain" she saluted, hopping off the bed and running to her shelf on the bookshelf.

"Rick!" Kate yelled, hearing a grunt and laughter coming from upstairs. She ran up and went into the boy's room, laughing at the sight.

Her husband was lying on the floor with the twins keeling on his chest.

"Boys! Mommy's here, why don't you get her!"

"No!" Devon shouted and laughed, bouncing on his father's chest. "He has the treasure!"

"Pirates need the treasure!" Jason yelled.

Rick turned his head to Kate and mouthed the word help.

She let out a hearty laugh and crossed her arms over her chest. "Okay pirates! Captain Castle here. Shape up!"

The boys hopped off of their father's chest and stood at attention, their arms against their sides and their backs straight.

"Time for pajamas and books then bedtime. Savvy?"

"Aye aye!" they yelled, pulling their pajama's on and running downstairs.

Kate reached down and took Rick's hand, pulling him up.

His arm wrapped around her waist and he pulled her in close for a slow, passionate kiss.

Her fingers came up to tangle in his hair and she pulled back slowly, smiling up at him.

"Disney is a wonderful idea. Want to plan it all tomorrow?"

"Sounds perfect" she smiled. "Let's go read to our kids."

After everyone was tucked into bed, Kate and Rick returned to their bedroom. Kate ventured into the bathroom while Rick went into the closet, digging around.

Once he found what he was looking for, he went back into the bathroom to get his wife's attention. "Honey."

She turned and brought a hand to her mouth, letting out a short laugh.

Her husband was dressed in only boxers and pirate hat. "Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum."

Kate walked over and wrapped her arms around him, lifting the pirate hat from his head and dropping it onto her own. "I'm the captain of this ship." She started to playfully push on his chest, walking him backwards to their bed.

"Well, Captain Castle, I am here to steal the booty" he grinned, his hands cupping her bum as he pulled her down with him onto the bed.

She let out a laugh and shifted so she was straddling him, his hands still gripping her bum.

He leaned up and kissed her deeply, tumbling back on to the bed.

Kate squealed into the kiss and broke away, a hand coming up to hold her hat on. "Rick" she gasped, another laugh leaving her.

He tugged her back down and attached his lips to her neck, a low growl coming from his throat. "Drink up me 'earties, yo ho."