Beckett's Pride
Kate job has lost her all her friends and when her dad get ill she must give up her pride for her father.
At 30,000 feet all you could see was clouds ,not that she was looking out the window. Her body was so tired, and aching, her mind confused. She lost 15 lb since she started this job and had never slept more than four hours a day. She thought back over the past 18 months, how much her life had changed.
Flash back :
Only the two months before she changed jobs, and life style, was she happy. For the last fourteen months she been on the run, from one hot spot to another. She never got to close a case, it was always passed off to the regular Agents in the area she worked. She has never got a good boy hug, or hand shake. This job was not what she been told it was and she was thinking about what she had given up for it.
Kate's thoughts:
She remember when it all started to go bad.
Castle was just back from the Hampton's with Gina. We had a body drop and Castle show up. The crime scene was on the sixth floor. We climbed the six flights bickering about small things in his life. Apartment 606 filled with cops and CSU people.
I pushed thru them to get to Lanie in the bathroom. The victim was on the floor with three GSW to her chest.
"Nice to see you Castle how was the vacation?"
"Lanie it was soothing, I even won some money. In on the board walk."
I just huffed and walked off. I was so jealous I probably look green. I had wanted to go with Castle but I was with Demming.
I broke it off and was going to take Castle's offer to go to the Hampton's when Gina show up, I missed my chance.
The next few weeks went by fast but not without a few complications.
I stepped on a bomb trigger in apartment, and almost killed. Again Castle stayed with me and solved the code to turn off the bomb and save my ass again.
I did a lot of thinking after the bomb and all it did was confuse me more about Rick's intension with me.
The tension only increased when I had to guard Eric Vaughn, in his hotel room. I let my self drift off course, as Eric poured complements on me. I had been on duty for 16 hours. I am tired, I should have gone to my room and slept.
No I had school girl crush on a hansom man with loads of money and charm. I drank a glass of wine. I was dizzy and he stepped up to me asking those question about Castle and me, then he kiss me. Shocked I pushed him back and a sniper's bullet just missed his head. It was after that, that Ryan was setting the crime seine that I had to tell him, and Castle and all the others I had a drink and we kissed. To say Castle was upset was a mistake he was livid inside. Later we talked but I never fully explained the drink and the kiss, and what I was thinking. We were at that scene for about two hours then went back to the 12th . Things were bad but my next screw up was even worse
I was hurrying to a body drop in a cheep hotel. [One that rented room by the hour]. I received a call as I exited the Delta terminal at JFK. I knew the trip to the scene was going to make me late.
I had hoped Castle did not get a call. As I stopped in front of the hotel I jumped out and ran into the building. Stopping quickly as I bumped into The one person I was trying to avoid.
"Ha, Kate where have you been?"
"Got caught in traffic getting here. How long have you been here Castle?"
"About two minutes. They told me the body was on the top floor, and the elevator is out of service since Grant was president."
"Lets walk up and see what Lanie has."
"Damn why do these things have to happen on the top floors ? Why not a dark ally."
"God is just testing you Castle."
"I thought I passed a long time ago."
The case had a lot of twist and turns but with Castle help we solved it quickly.
Later that night at the loft Castle ask me if I would have done more if the sniper had not stopped us. I told Castle that I would never do that.
In my mind I was not so sure. Castle's eyes told me he too was not sure what I said was true.
Then the interview in DC became a job. A job I wanted so bad, I was afaided to tell Castle where I was, but he found the damn boarding pass, and cat was out of the bag. He got very mad and left my apartment, slamming the door.
The next day we were still at odds, he did not come into the 12th .
I called him to meet me on the swings in the park.
We talked I told him about the job offer and told him it was my life's dream and this was my decision to make. I said that the job offer was not a we decision
Oh how wrong I was.
He left me then and I went to DC to work for AG special unit.
I am a FBI agent assigned to the AG office with special powers.
In the last year I had been to Boston, Chicago twice, Rio de Janeiro three-time, Miami ten times, and Bogata three times.
My frequent flyer mile gave me an automatic up grade, every time I fly. The one place I was never sent was New York City, I did get to Buffalo once it was just an over night so I could drive over the Border.
I just want to go home, and sleep in my bed tonight.
END:
When the plane landed she walked thru the departure gate and met by her partner, and her old boyfriend Will Sorenson.
Will been courting her for months. At first by asking her to coffee, or end of shift drink. After seven months of appealing she gave in and went to dinner with him.
The first dinner was nice and easy he walked her to her door and said good night and left.
The second he kissed her on the right cheek.
The third time was the charm, he walked her to the door and kissed her on the lips with deep passion. She almost broke down and let him do more, but the little voice in her head said no,no,no and she listened.
Since then she had traveled all over the place and had no time for Will or any other person even herself.
Grabbing her bag he said.
"Hi Kate long trip?"
"Yes 16 hours in the air, and only airline food to eat."
She realized her big mistake as soon as she said it.
"Well then we are going out to eat on the way home. I'll not take no for an answer Kate you need to eat."
"All right just eat nothing more, ok Will."
"Your wish is my command."
"Right, my wish is you would be gone and I would be home in bed."
"I could go along with that, the bed part any way."
Kate gave him a look that could kill a normal man but it went over Will's head. No way was she going to bed with him ever.
At the restaurant Kate's cell sounded, the one for work that is.
"Agent Beckett speaking."
Will could not hear what was said but he knew the diner was over.
The look on Kate's face was one of fear, and pain.
"Will I have to fly back to New York my father had a heart attack, and is in poor shape. Would you drive me please?"
"Yes Kate I'll come with you, you're going to need me there as no one in New York who is still in touch with you now."
"Thanks for the reminder Will, I gave up my friends for this job. It time to pay the piper."
Back in New York Jim Beckett was fighting for his life. He suffered a MI at a baseball game. He was lucky that one of the men who were in his group was a doctor. His quick intervention was the only thing that kept him alive this far.
A call out to the FBI/AG unit is made and Kate notified of her father condition.
In DC Kate's personal cell sounded and an unknown message appeared on her screen. A text message appeared.
{Beckett Go to Regan private Air Terminal and ask for Bill Dolton. He will arrange for transport to New York:
Lanie}
Kate is amazed by the text. She told Will to go to the private air terminal. He followed her direction as she was in no mood to talk to him about anything.
Arriving at the terminal a police officer ask who she was and who she needed to see. She told him Bill Dolton and he stepped back and open her door and ask her to follow him. They are taken to a glass door opened by a man in a flight jacket.
"Kate Beckett?"
"Yes I am, who are you?"
"I'm you pilot to take you to Kennedy, please follow me we have a small window to take off, a storm is moving in on Kennedy"
They followed him to a private jet warming up twenty-five yards outside the door.
"Sir I need your name if you are going with Agent Beckett."
"William Sorenson FBI. Why do you need my name?"
"I need it for the manifest for the flight, if something goes wrong."
They boarded the jet and the door closed a second man dressed just as the first came into the cabin.
"Please buckle up we have a clear slot to Kennedy so after we take off you can stand up. The restroom is in the back. Have a good flight."
He returned to the front and the plane started moving. Very quickly the engines went to a high pitch and she felt the movement of the plane, the nose lifted and it seemed to stay that way for a long time. What seem hours, was only a few minutes, the engines calm down and the pilot came back and walks up to Kate.
"MS Beckett there is refreshments in the bar over on the right, also some snacks."
"Thank very much,…?"
"Bill Dolton owner of Dolton Air. MS Beckett."
"Call me Kate please and thank you so much. For doing this."
"My pleasure."
The pilot went back to cockpit for the rest of the flight. Will tried several times to comfort Kate but she did want to talk or be held. Will made them two drinks and convinced Kate she needed it to help her calm down. She refused a second drink as she was overtired and the first drink was making her sleepy.
A quick cat nap she woke up as the pilot notified them that they were going to land in five minutes.
Kate's mind was spinning she tried to get a handle on what has happen.
Kate:
{What am I going to do if my father dies. He has been my rock since I made this move to DC. I have no friends left in the city. No I have one Lanie. How did she hook up with this private air plane. Who paying for it? Are they going to send me a bill.
Oh god how do I get a taxi from the terminal? My head is spinning Will talked me into that drink. Only one has me dizzy, damn high altitudes and booze make the effect twice or more stronger.
Great I woke up with my head in Will lap on the couch, thank god I refused that second one. Come on Kate snap to it clean the webs from your head. I need a clear head now.
…...
Touchdown was smooth and a short ride to the terminal. The second pilot came back to get ready for the door to open.
Kate took the time to ask him who is paying for the trip.
"Excuse me how do you get paid for this trip?
"MS Beckett the silent partner arranged for the trip they is no cost to you."
"Do you know who is this person I would like to thank him in person."
"He's meeting the plane with his limo to take you to the hospital. Thank him then, he asked for us not to tell you who he was, sorry."
The plane stopped and the door opened and a limo pulled up beside the door. It was raining heavy so the Driver had an umbrella for her but not for Will. She hurried to the car door and slipped in. Will pushed in after forcing her into the middle of the car.
She saw a mans shoes as she's bent over getting in. As she followed his legs to his body then face she stopped breathing.
"Rick what in hell are you doing here."
"Well I was going to greet you and give you an update on your dad."
"What do you know about my father?"
"Lanie just called me and said he is stable and they think he'll pull thru."
"I'm sorry Rick I'm more than a little tired. This is your limo?"
"Yes and so was the plane."
"WHY Rick you must hate me for going to DC."
"No Kate but that is in the past, getting your dad healthy is what you need to put your attention on. We can talk about old times later.
By the way what are you doing here Mr. Sorenson ?"
"Kate my partner and I thought she needed a friend."
"I can't see you as a friend, more like a lost suitor for her hand."
"Yes your right I am trying to get back with Kate. We have dated as of late."
"Good luck with that, till her father gets better."
"Stop, stop you two , I'm right here and can hear every thing your saying.
Will three dates is not dating but just friends
Castle I need to talk to you to make closure for us.
"Later Beckett.""
They arrived at the main entrance to the hospital and are greeted by the PR person and Lanie. They were taken up to the ICU and led to the nurse's station. She's introduced to Doctor Mallie, Cardiac Surgeon who was going to do a by-pass on her father. He told her it was fifty, fifty right now. She gave then permission to do the operation. The doctors left and they are taken to a private room, to wait for results of the by-pass.
Five long hours later Kate was sleeping on a couch too short for her to be comfortable. Lanie sat next to her and rubbed her back.
Castle went out for food and good coffee, and had not returned. The door opened and the Cardiac Surgeon came in. Kate woke up like a bell was rung.
"What wrong Doctor Mallie?"
"Nothing is wrong MS Beckett. We have completed the by-pass, we are just starting to close him up. He'll be out of surgery in an hour then he will be in the recovery room for a few hours."
"Can I see my father, please?"
"When he is stabilized in the recovery room I'll let two of you to see him. He will still be under and not remember your visit, but the visit is to made you feel better, right?"
"Oh thank you so much. Yes I really need to see him and touch him."
"About two hours then we'll see."
Kate sat down on the couch, and Will moved over and sat down beside. He put his arm around her. Kate gave him a look of pure hate.
"Get your arm off me or you will be taking it home in a bag."
Will quickly removed his arm and slid away from her. She then stood up and walked a crossed the room an is face to face with Castle.
"Castle will you take me to a store so I can buy something to ware?"
"No problem Kate I'll take you to the stores. Lets go now so your back by the time your dad is ready ."
They walked out never saying an other word and not touching each other.
They cam back in an hour with Kate in tan slacks an a white top. Also with two other bags.
"Again I'll pay you back Rick, you bought me too much."
"You need the shower and you can not put on clothes you have been for almost twenty-four hours."
"Still thank you."
Two hours and ten minutes later Dr. Mallie came back to the room.
"MS Beckett you and one other can see your father for five minutes only."
Will stood up beside Kate, he thought she would take him with her.
"Castle would you come with me?"
"Beckett I think Lanie would be the better choice now."
[Oh damn he hates me that much, I guess I hurt him deeper than I thought.]
"Lanie, please?"
Lanie rushed to Kate and took her hand.
"Sure Kate, I be happy to go with you."
Five minutes later they returned crying heavy tears. She was held up by Lanie. As they entered the room Kate started to fall to the floor. With quick reflexes Castle scooped her up before she hit the floor. He carried her to the couch. He sat down with Kate still in his arms, cradling her head to his chest. Lanie applied a cool wet towel to her forehead. In a few minutes she woke up, confused as the what happened, and where she was.
"Rick what am I doing in your arms?"
"Kate you fainted and I caught you before you hit your head on the floor."
" I feel so safe in your arms. Thank you again. You can let me up now Castle."