Never Going to Fall

A Castle Story By

HCBalwayshappy

The case was taking a toll on all of them. It was one of those, The murderer thinks he's better than the cops cases. He sent them a note threatening Castle's family, giving them his prints, and pretty much telling them who he is. The problem was, they couldn't find him. He was one step ahead of them, everywhere they went.

Castle was losing it, his worry for his family was consuming him, bubbling with anger. A side of him they don't see. Ryan and Esposito, they spent long hours at the precinct, going home only for a few hours some nights. Beckett, Beckett hasn't slept or eaten since he sent the note, four days ago.

Beckett was grabbing a cup of coffee, her eyes kept glancing at the murder board in the next room. She was willing it to tell her where he was. To her, It was like the eyes of the killer, John Kristan, were mocking her. Walking back to her desk, she set down her mug and continued to look for anything, that might tell them where he is. They had to find him, she had to find him.

Looking over she spotted Castle in the break room, she walked over to him and put her had on his shoulder. He flinched. "You Okay?" She asked. He turned around, fire in his eyes.

"I am most definitely not okay," He snapped.

"I'm sorry, I just-,"

"I don't care, my family is being threatened and you haven't stopped him yet! Why not?" He demanded.

"Castle, I'm trying, we'll get him I promise," She tried to reassure him.

"No, you're not trying and your word is worth nothing to me."

Javier Esposito watched from outside the window, his arms were folded, and he had a fierce glare aimed straight for Castle. This wasn't a normal fight, Beckett wasn't fighting back. When she doesn't fight back, it means she already agreed, or she's too tired to do anything about it. That of course didn't mean Esposito was.

"Hey Esposito...," Ryan said, "What's going on?"

"They're fighting," He growled.

"They always do," Ryan stated.

"Listen Bro, Listen."

"I am trying Castle, I wouldn't put your family in danger on purpose. We will get this guy," Beckett said, at this point she was mainly trying to convince herself.

"No, you won't. This will become a cold case, just like your mother's. It will never be solved and you know what It will be all your fault. I'll never feel like my family is safe because you can't put the most dangerous of criminals behind bars. You don't deserve to be here!" He yelled at her. Beckett stood her ground.

"Castle, I'm so-"

"I don't need your apology. No wonder why your father drank, all you ever thought about was you. You are a disappointment to him. I wonder why Ryan and Esposito even put up with you all of the time! You don't care about anyone, but yourself. " A single tear slid down Beckett's face.

Esposito clenched his fists and Ryan took a step forward. They were going to kill him.

"Maybe you should get some rest Cast-"

"Rest? You expect me to rest, with some nut case hunting down my family. No! But I am leaving," He turned around and began to walk off.

"I'm Sorr-," But she jumped back, when she heard him yell.

"Just SHUT UP!" Swinging his fist around he caught her cheek, and she fell to the ground. Castle stomped out of the break room and went straight for the elevator.

Ryan and Esposito, stood in shock as they watched him punch Beckett, now no matter what. They definitely were going to kill him. They ran into the break room, finding Kate was curled up against the wall, her hands in her face.

"Beckett? Kate?" Esposito said putting his hand on her shoulder.

"I'm so sorry, I'm trying, I'm trying."

"I know you are, we all are. We'll get him," Kevin said putting his hand on her other shoulder.

"He's right, it's all my fault," She choked out.

"Kate, no it's not. We are going to get the guy okay? We usually do."

"I jus-"

"No. You are the best cop we know. If anyone can get him, you can. Now come on we need you," Esposito said. Beckett looked up and nodded, the two detectives anger started to boil as they saw the bruise forming on her cheek.

"If anything, I need you. The best cops I know." Smiling, they helped her up to her feet and she wiped her tears away. They were going to solve this murder and get through it together.

"But first, let's get you something to eat." She smiled and nodded and together they headed out of the precinct, one of them on either side of her. Ready to protect her from any danger that came her way. They'd jump in front of any bullet, for her, and she would do the same. Simply because, family came first.

Laughing, he watched as the writer stomped out of the precinct. His plan was going right as planned, now he just had to collect his next victim. He smiled as Katherine Beckett stepped out the door. Cute, isn't she? This is going to be fun. Because Richard Castle, had never been his target. He started his car and followed the three detectives, thinking It was just easier with Castle out of the picture. At least, that's what John thought.

Hey Guys! Okay this is my second Castle Fan fiction and I'm sorry that it's probably really boring and that it's short. Sorry for any grammar errors that are in this, but I hope you enjoyed reading this. I'll post the next chapter soon! Thanks for reading!

-HCB