Let the Caskett Halloween fun begin... *insert creepy laughter here*
"So you're a 100 percent sure that this is a hotel and not a theme park?" Richard Castle looked in astonishment at the building infront of him.
"Well that's what the guy at the gas station told me," Kate Beckett replied as she got out of her car, tightening the collar of her trench coat as the howling wind hit her.
"This place looks like a cooler, creepier version of the clue mansion, you know from the movie..."
"Yes Castle," Kate couldn't but smile about Rick's childlike amazement. "Come on lets see if someone got murdered with a candlestick."
"Best Halloween ever!" Castle said to himself before he followed Kate to the door. At first he had been miserable when Alexis had chosen to attend a Halloween dance at school instead of scaring the trick or treaters with him. But that meant that he could spend the day with Kate, which wasn't a bad alternative. He even managed to impress her by solving the case they had been working on for almost two weeks. The final clue, however, had lead them out of town, and after arresting their culprit and wrapping everything up, it had gotten too late to drive home. Of course he had been thrilled when Kate had suggested to get a room, well separate rooms, for the night, but his excitement had grown into the unmeasurable once they arrived at the hotel.
"How have I never heard of this place? It's so cool!"
"We're not even inside yet Castle," Kate replied reaching for the antique door knocker, but the door opened without her doing anything.
"Awesome..." Rick commented in amazement.
"There must be motion sensors."
"Stop rationalizing, it's Halloween, the night of ghosts and ghouls, not motion sensors."
"Well then lets hope that the ghosts and ghouls who run this place still have a spare room."
"You mean two," Rick corrected her.
"That goes without saying."
"Okay then... After you Detective."
"Thanks," Kate replied entering the hotel.
The lobby of the hotel did not disappoint, it looked just as cool as the outside – if not even cooler. The big room was decorated with a couple jack-o'-lanterns in between all kinds of antiques, statues, paintings and even a knight's armor.
"I bet most of this becomes alive at midnight," Rick whispered as he and Kate approached the front desk and admired some of the artefacts.
"Hello?" Kate looked around, judging by the number of cars they had seen outside there had to be at least a few people...
"This just went from cool to creepy," Rick commented.
"Yeah maybe we should find another place to..." Before Kate could finish the sentence an elderly Lady stepped into the room and greeted them.
"Welcome! I'm so sorry you had to wait, It's a busy night, and I didn't expect new guests at this hour ."
"No worries, we just walked in," Rick replied.
"Well, I'm Betty what can I do for you?" The woman asked with a friendly smile.
"Nice to meet you Betty, I'm Kate, this is Rick, we were on our way back to the city and are looking for a place to spend the night, but if it's an inconvenience for you ..." Kate explained, but Betty interrupted her.
"Nonsense dear, I have the perfect room for the two of you. It's absolutely wonderful."
"Actually..." Kate started but Rick cut her off.
"Thank you, that sounds great," he said. "This place is creepy, and there's no way I'm gonna leave your side," he whispered while Betty looked for the right room key.
"You scared Ricky?" Kate teased him.
"As William Shakespeare already said, the best safety lies in fear. There's a big difference between being scared and being cautious Detective," Castle defended himself, emphasizing the last word to make sure that Betty would hear it.
"You're a Detective dear? How exciting," Betty commented.
"Yes she is, and she carries a gun," Rick replied.
"Boys and toys," Kate laughed, trying to weaken the threatening implication of Rick's reply.
"No need to say more. Let me just get Norman and I'll show you to your room."
"Thank you," Kate said.
"If Norman is her son, I'm outta here..." Rick said as soon as Betty left the room.
"What has gotten into you?" Kate asked smacking his arm. "Five minutes ago, you couldn't wait to spend the night here," she hissed.
"That was when I thought this was 'Clue' not 'Psycho'! This place is not Halloween creepy, it's just creepy creepy. She said it's a busy night, but where is everyone? And who..."
"Norman darling, where are you we have new guests?" They heard Betty's voice.
"Norman, Kate. Norman!"
"I'm sure there's an explanation for everything," Kate replied, as Rick's eyes suddenly grew wide.
"Watch out!"
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How much do you hate me for ending it here? LOL
….But do not worry I will update this super soon! ….and just so you know, nice reviews are an awesome motivator...pumpkin spice lattes work too, but there are logistic problems with getting them to me, so reviews will have to do for now :)
Peace, Love, and Sunshine
Laura
