Disclaimer: So don't own Castle boo! :(

A/N: Hey guys! so I had this random idea for a new fanfic don't worry still writing my other fanfic 'That Kiss' just had to start this before I forgot... Anyway it would be amazing if you could follow me on Twitter aswell :) Taaliia

Castles Loft

Castle and Beckett finally made their way back to the loft after Beckett finished up her paperwork while Castle watched as per normal. Martha dramatically made her way to Kate pulling her in for a hug, "Oh, Kate!"

Kate face broke out in a big smile that made Castles heart pound god she was just amazing he loved her so much and after the issues that happened today he needed to tell her show her before it's too late.

"Hi Martha, I hope it's okay that I join you guys"

Martha squeezed her tighter again pulling her towards the table her arm slinking around her shoulder. "Oh, darling, you can join us! Oh, you great, beautiful creature. Come in."

Kate had to catch her breath the love she received from this family was unbelievable and she cherished it all she just wishes she had the guts to tell Castle, because after today she couldn't bare to lose him. "Oh, wow. Martha. You—you really outdid yourself"

"I did. Facing death demands celebrating life. Tonight we feast!" Martha exclaimed.

Castle took this moment to interrupt, "where's Alexis?"

"Oh, she's—well…" Martha raised her eyebrows with a sad glint in her eyes.

Castle placed his hand on the small of Kates back feeling her back muscles tense up by his touch "yeah" she gave him a reassuring smile and went back to talking to Martha.

A few moments later Alexis and Castle made their way back out to the living area

"Alexis, darling, help me with the duck l'orange, s'il vous plait." Alexis grinned at her dad as she walked to help Martha, as Beckett hands Castle a glass of wine.

"Ah, thank you. And I didn't get a chance to properly thank you for saving my life."

"Oh, there's no need, Castle, we're partners. It's what we do."

He nodded in agreement "yes." As he raised his glass with Beckett to toast feeling it was necessary to add in "some of us more than others."

"Wait?" Beckett pulled her glass back, "what is that supposed to mean?" she raised her eyebrow questioning him.

"Only that this is the eighth time you've saved my life, and I've saved your life nine times."
"Okay, first of all, I can't even believe that you're keeping score, and secondly, there's no way that you've saved my life more than I have yours. Nine? Please.

"Oh, let's review shall we?" he cocked his eyebrow up as they both headed towards the dinner table. "The first time, I distracted that mad gunman with the champagne bottle. And yes. That was a save, even you admitted it. the second time, the, um…. Serial killer who put a bomb in your kitchen while you were taking a shower I had to brave the hellish flames to pull you out of your bathtub, won't be forgetting that anytime soon…."

Castle continued to list of the rest of the times he had saved Kate and then they listed how many times she saved him and in the end he had been correct however they just wished they had nothing to be correct by. Throughout dinner they continued to talk about Martha's acting school, Alexis and her internship and Castle about how Gina keeps nagging for new chapters. Kate loved spending time with Castles family it was always a warm welcoming feeling that she hadn't felt in a long time. After dinner Castle took care of the cleaning with Martha, Kate tried to assist but Alexis told her that it wasn't worth it she would end up losing so the two girls made their way to the lounge to flick through the channels.

"Oooh I love this show! Have you watched it before" Alexis turned to Kate who nodded and smiled "actually I may be slightly addicted to One Tree Hill it's one of my guilty pleasure" the detective smiled.

"Really, okay we are definitely having a One Tree Hill marathon next time!" Alexis declared. Kate was touched even though it was just to watch TV she was thankful that she got along with her so well as was Castle as he was leaning over watching two of the most important people in his life. Martha realised what her son was looking at and couldn't hide her smile she leaned closer to him so she wasn't overheard.

"She's good you know?" she tilted her head towards the lounge.

He gave her a warm smile "I know"

"Yeah well when you both figure out what you two really are don't lose that one Richard she is definitely a keeper" she gave him a pat on the back and continued to clean.

"Trust me mother I will never leave her if I am ever lucky enough to be with her, but thank you mother"

Kate turned her head for a moment and noticed Castle staring at her; he gave her a warm smile their eyes locking for a moment having a conversation without words. She went back to talking to Alexis and watching TV after a moment of being lost in his perfect blue eyes,

"Uh Detective Beckett?"

"Please call me Kate, Alexis" she smiled.

"Kate, thank you for today saving them I… I just" Alexis could feel the tears trickling her eyes as she tried to continue.

Kate noticed the young girls eyes she placed her hand over Alexis and gave it a quick squeeze as she turned to face the young girl "hey, no need to thank me sweetie like I told your father it's what partners do"

Alexis nodded "but most partners surely wouldn't risk their lives to save their work colleagues" she pointed out

Kate let out a sigh what could she say it's not like she could say it's because he is the love of my life and I cant lose him not when he doesn't know how I feel. No she couldn't say that "Sweetie, your father means a lot to me a lot more than I think you will understand until you are much older so whenever he is in danger I will do everything in my power to save him. Because I would never wish of you to have to deal with the heartache of losing a parent".

She leaned over and gave Kate a hug "thank you, and just for the record my dad he likes you that way too just give him a chance Kate he might seem silly but he means well" Kate was slightly taken aback by Alexis admission did she just give Kate permission to date her father? She shook her head and smiled as the young red head got up and sad her good nights. Soon followed by Martha who decided to call it a night after tidying up the kitchen.

"Wine, detective?" he walked over with two wine glasses and a bottle of red.

"Please" she thanked him as he handed the cup and made his way over to the other side of the couch.

"Oh no I see Alexis has made you watch this teen drama, bore" he sighed.

Making Kate let out a small laugh "actually I quite enjoy this show Castle we were actually planning on a One Tree Hill marathon soon" she responded like it was no big deal, truth be told it really wasn't but to Castle it meant so much because she wanted to spend time with his daughter like she was her own.

"Do you know just how extraordinary you truly are?" the sudden compliment caused Kates cheeks to heat up and make her heart race she smiled and dipped her head. He decided to turn a bit so he was facing her now both their wine glasses now placed on the table.

"I mean it Kate, I mean you had a rough day and you chose to come here and you get along with Alexis so well, planning get togethers" Kate let out a small huff "Castle you were held up today nearly died from a bomb and your worried about me. I mean this when I say what I'm about to say I loved coming here tonight and spending time with your daughter I mean considering her parents she is pretty well behaved" she joked causing Castle to laugh a little too.

"Thank you for today though honestly Kate" she went to protest but he continued "I know, I know, partners but seriously I was so scared for you and Alexis scared I would never see you or Alexis every again terrified me all the missed opportunities gone."

"Hey Rick" she placed her hand on the top of his leg taking in a deep breath because of the sudden feelings she started to have because of a single touch. "You're fine everything is okay now you and your mother are still here". They both stared into each other's eyes lost in one another's soul he looked down to her lips then back up to her eyes she felt him inch forward. Her body having a mind of its own also moving closer "Kate" it was a quite whisper not at all breaking their connection. "what we are about to do… I mean are you sure because I won't be able to go back…"

A/N: Well cliffhanger will update in tomorrow :) Enjoy and please review