A/N: This story has been in my head for a while now and given the line from 6x04 I just had to write it. It was also inspired from an article I analysed for my English exam, so who knew school could actually be useful.
Disclaimer: I don't own Castle, I am merely just borrowing them for my own entertainment.
Mrs C. to be
It had been a very long day to say the least. Near death experiences had become a common thing as of the last couple of months, something Kate would wish no more of.
They had trudged back to the loft, despite it still being overrun by redheads and of course the fruitarian. They both exchange pleasantries but nothing more as they entered the loft. They made a b-line straight for their bedroom.
They both changed out of their clothes wanting to do nothing more than just be in each other's arms. Castle was the first to speak since arriving back home.
"Mrs C. to be huh?" questioned Castle as he pulled back the duvet covers. Kate was over by the dresser removing her mother's necklace and father's watch, resting them on the purple felt of her jewellery box.
"What?"
"This morning Pi called you Mrs C. to be."
"Yeah" nodded Kate as she put her badge and gun into the wall safe.
"After we get married, are you going to change your name?"
Castle honestly thought that Beckett would be shocked by such a straight forward direct question. But after her brief move to DC, they both knew they needed to communicate a lot better and say what was on their mind.
Kate pulled back her side of the covers and slide underneath, sitting upright with her back against the headboard.
"I don't know Castle." She proceeded to scoot over to the middle of the bed, lightly resting her head on his chest, weary of the rather purple bruise the bullet had left. He welcomed her with open arms, placing his right arm around her shoulder encompassing her tight, reliving in her warmth.
"Don't get me wrong Castle, I've thought about it. A lot. I love you and want the world to know that we are together but the name Beckett is a part of my identity. It's the name I build my career on. The name the world knows me as, hell; you even call me Beckett most of the time. And I call you Castle."
"Imagine Ryan or Esposito calling out Castle in the precinct and we both turn around."
Kate chuckled as that one as she buried her head in the crook of his neck.
"See its not practical Castle. Professionally it makes no sense."
"So it that a no?"
"No."
"So yes?"
"No, not yes."
"Hyphen?"
"I don't think so."
"What then?"
"Well how about this then. I'll keep my name. No hyphen just plain Beckett. But you can call me Mrs. Castle whenever you want. Deal?"
"Deal."
A/N: This was written quickly today so I apologise for any mistakes. Reviews are greatly appreciated as I am always willing to find out what I need to work on xx