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Prelude
Martha smiled broadly as she looked out over the audience. The show had gone so much better than anyone had dreamed. The press had been scathing but it seemed that at least the paying public had enjoyed their evening. She held hands with her co stars, Nathan and Jamie before taking a bow. The curtain fell and she couldn't wait to meet Alexis and Richard. She was desperate to know what they thought.
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"Grams still has it." Alexis smiled as she followed her father and step mother towards the stage door. Kate nodded.
"You know? That was the first time I've watched Martha in a play." She linked hands with Castle as they walked along. Her husband raised an eyebrow.
"Please, do not tell Mother."
"Why?"
"Actressy, ego thing. Just say she was as fabulous as ever." He smiled as his wife and daughter rolled their eyes. He shrugged his shoulders knowing both women were just humouring him. A scream from the direction of the dressing rooms had Kate running towards it. Castle followed, his feet pounding on the carpeted floor as he yelled for Alexis to stay where she was.
"Never gonna happen." She whispered before following them.
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