A/N: This is my new Castle story. I will be working on this, my historical fiction and my other TV series fanfiction at the same time. I will be busy but I can do it. I hope you enjoy this one. Last real time of pregnacny before we jump to a couple days before baby Castle is do. Hope you enjoy and please leave reviews or comments.

Disclaimer: I do not own the Castle series or the characters. This story is based solely on the entertainment of the readers.

Castle: Not what you think

Upper West Side

Manhattan, New York

The cold air did not help the teenager who was struggling under the weight of the trash bag over her shoulder. She cursed her father forcing her to do this just before she had to go school. It took her a half-hour to pick out the outfit that she was wearing. She was hoping that a boy in her science class would notice, and ask her out. Now she would have to go shower again and change outfits, and more than likely be late for school.

"Stupid Natalie will probably be pawing all over Brandon by the time I get there." The girl said to herself as approached the dumpster. She set one hand on the dumpster and threw the trash away. She gave a disgusted sigh as she realized that she had set her hand on something wet. She wiped her hands together to spread the moisture. She then noticed the smug on her shirt then she looked at her hands. She screamed.

Dr. Snyder's Office

Midtown

Kate Beckett and Richard Castle were waiting for the doctor to come in to tell them the latest update on their baby boy and her lab work and blood pressure. Prior to leaving last week's appointment Dr. Snyder wanted to see Kate again in a week to check on her blood pressure again. Kate had literally paced in the waiting room prior to them being called back. Rick could tell his wife was anxious. "Relax babe, I'm sure it will be fine."

Kate smiled at her husband, but she still was nervous. "I just haven't been feeling well the past week babe."

"Well you had a conference you had to attend, plus we had that charity event, and you had to testify in court on Friday." Castle told her taking her hand and coming closer. He kissed her head and stroked her hair hoping to calm her down. "You have been really busy."

Dr. Snyder opened the door and walked in. He smiled at Kate and Rick before sitting down in the chair. He opened the folder up. "Kate we have your lab results back. You have elevated proteins and glucose levels in your work. Plus your blood pressure is still higher than we would like. Have you been trying to stay stress free?"

"I have tried doc, but I still have responsibilities to my precinct and the people, along with other commitments, like the charity event we attended." Kate told him. She saw the look of Dr. Snyder who gave her a disapproving look. "It hasn't been overly stressful."

"I am not talking just mental stress, but stress on your body too Kate." Dr. Snyder said to Kate and Rick. He took a deep breath. "I need to see you back at the end of the week, but for now I am putting you on three days bed rest. That means no computer, no work, just relaxing and lots of water and non-caffeinated drinks."

"Doc come on, I'm a captain. I have meetings to go to, critical paperwork to sign, warrants to review…." Kate started to argue back.

"Kate if your condition doesn't improve, you could risk serious health risk to you and the baby." Dr. Snyder said to her.

That was enough for Castle. "I got it doc, don't worry. She will be stress free by Friday."

Kate tossed a look to her husband, but heard Dr. Snyder chuckle. "Okay Rick. I am counting on you to make sure of this."

"Don't worry, I have the right people in mind." Castle replied with a smile on his face as Dr. Snyder handed him the paperwork to get submitted to 1PP and Kate's second in command at the precinct. As soon as the door closed he saw his wife's look. "Look, you heard what he said, and it's only for 3 days. Meyers can handle the precinct, plus I don't want anything to happen to you or little Cosmo."

Kate tried still to be angry but she couldn't and busted out a small smile. "I am not calling our son Cosmo."

"It's on the list." Castle replied referring to the list of names they started and had hidden in the bedside table.

"At the bottom babe." Kate answered with a sad smile. She stuck out her hand and Castle helped her up. "Okay but who would you get? Your mom has a class and then a pre-opening night dinner, and my dad has trial prep."

"Which they will push if it meant making sure you are following doctor's orders, but I do have one more person in mind." Castle said as he put the paper in his coat pocket. He smiled as he pulled out his cell phone and hit the button. "Lanie, you got 3 days coming to you?"

"Castle no." Kate said as she reached for the phone, but Castle turned away as he explained the situation to her best friend.

"Perfect, she'll see you at the loft." Castle answered and he ended the call. He looked at his wife who was shocked. "Lanie is my enforcer."

"Enforcer is the word alright." Kate said dejected as she stood up and opened the door.

"Kate come on, it will fly by, plus you said you been wanting to get caught up on your reading." Castle said to the back of his wife. His phone rang and he looked at the id. "Russell, I can't today, Kate…"

"Babe, go. I know how to get home, and trust me Lanie will have Ryan trace my phone to make sure I do." Kate told him with a stern look on her face. She really wasn't mad at him, but more at the fact she was confined at home. "Go, before you spend the next 3 days in the spare room."

"I'll meet you there after I put her in a cab." Castle said with a smile on his face. He saw Kate roll her eyes. He ended the call and walked up and put his arms around her shoulders. "Come on. I'll call mother from downstairs."

Upper West Side

Manhattan, New York

Castle walked towards the crime scene tape where Russell was waiting for him. They literally arrived just a couple minutes apart from each other. Russell handed him a coffee from the local shop and he had a disgusted look on his face. "Oh. You are off coffee detail."

"Its herbal coffee. Supposed to be better for you." Russell remarked with a smirk on her face as they ducked under the tape. "Figured you be trying new things with the Captain."

"Nope, and I'm on a short leash with her right now." Castle answered the statement as they neared the scene. Castle saw a CSU with a trash bag for regular trash pitched his cup away. "She is on bedrest for the next 3 days with high blood pressure and elevated readings in her lab work."

"I'm sorry Castle." Russell remarked as they arrived as Doctor Pearlmutter waited for his team to unload the body from the dumpster. Ryan and Esposito were there waiting on them.

"How's the Captain, Castle?" Ryan asked.

"3 days on bed rest." Castle told them. He explained what the doctor told them.

Ryan patted Castle on shoulder. "Oh I'm sorry Castle. Jenny went through that with Sarah Grace."

Esposito nodded and did the same. "Tell her we are thinking of her."

"If you are done discussing Mr. Castle and Captain Beckett's spawn, we have a dead body here." Pearlmutter said to the team.

They sighed but Russell busted out her notebook. "Tell us what you have Doctor…."

"Pearlmutter. 28 year old white female. Shot twice in the chest. No exit wounds so the slugs are still in the body. Liver temp indicates the victim has been dead for at least 3 hours." Pearlmutter said to the team who began to take notes. He handed over to Ryan a baggie containing a wallet. "We found this in the victim's pocket."

"Rachel Maddows, lives at 2234 West 83rd Street." Ryan remarked as he looked at the ID.

Russell looked Ryan. "That address sounds familiar."

Esposito was in confusion but ignored it. "Canvass failed to turn up any witnesses so far, but a couple of people did hear a vehicle tear out of here, and according to them, that wasn't so uncommon."

A CSU tech walked over to Russell handing her another evidence bag. "Victims purse was inside the dumpster."

"Thanks. So robbery wasn't a motive, because who passes up a fully loaded wallet, and a Sergio Rossi Purse." Russell stated as she began to pass over the evidence bag back to Ryan. She then looked to Esposito. "Expand the canvass and see if any of these buildings have security cameras."

"Already on it." Esposito answered.

Ryan went whoa as he flipped through the wallet. "Ahh Russell you need to see this."

Russell took the wallet and inside was a picture of their victim and Russell's girlfriend Maria. "That is Maria's former girlfriend. Thought the address sounded familiar."

"How do you know her?" Castle asked.

"We had dinner before Maria and I got together, but we knew each other back at Columbia." Russell stated. She handed back the wallet. "Haven't seen her in a couple years."

Yet before anyone could answer, a call came over the radio. "Any available units 10-52 at 2234 West 83rd Street, unit 345."

"That's her address. Let's go." Russell told her team as the moved quickly towards their cars.

It took about 10 minutes for them to arrive with two patrol cars arriving at the same time. Russell looked on the directory. "Right address lets go."

Everyone nodded as Castle followed. Taking a couple minutes, they found themselves outside the victim's apartment where they heard shouting. They took up positions as Ryan knocked on the door as Russell called out. "NYPD."

But before a reply from inside could be given, a shot rang out and Ryan and Esposito, and two officers barged in clearing the apartment. A second later came shouting for someone to drop the gun. Russell, Castle and the other two officers moved in and towards the living room. There Russell gasped as she saw her girlfriend holding a gun over a man who was laying on the floor bleeding. "Maria, what are you doing here?"

"This scum-sucker got Rachel hooked. I know it." Maria said pointing the gun at the man on the ground.

"Maria we don't want to do this. Please set the gun down and back away." Ryan told her calmly.

Russell inched forward and looked at her. "Please baby for me, please lower the gun and set it on the ground."

Maria looked up and saw the pain in her girlfriend's eyes. She nodded and set the gun down and backed away. Two of the uniforms walked over and cuffed Maria while Ryan and Esposito secured the gun.

Castle walked up and stood next to Russell. "I think this maybe a problem."

Russell didn't answer but turned and followed the uniforms who were escorting Maria out of the apartment.