Chapter 1
The car slammed to a stop, throwing Castle and Lanie against the sides. The doors opened revealing three large men. One pointing a gun at them, while the other two dragged the body away. Lanie watched as the cars raced away.
"You okay Castle?" she asked. Hearing no response, she looked over to find him lying on the seat unconscious. She moved around to get beside him.
"Castle," she said. Still no response. She was starting to worry. The ambulance pulled up next to the car. Just as they were about to load him on, Lanie heard a noise. She looked over at Castle to see him sitting up.
"Castle, you're an idiot," she said. She told the paramedics that she would check him over herself. She grabbed Castle's arm and began to pull him towards one of the police cars that had arrived. She watched Castle as he stared out the window the entire ride back to the station. He was far to quiet for comfort.
As they pulled up to the station she got out of the car. She stood there, waiting for Castle to join her, but he just sat there, like a lost puppy. She opened the door and pulled him out. They walked into the station and settled in front of Esposito's desk. He leaned against it as she checked his head for any physical injuries. Finding nothing but a few bumps and bruises, she turned around to talk to the others.
"Well?" the chief asked.
"He'll live," Lanie responded.
"What, no brain damage?" Ryan asked.
"He has some. It happened way before tonight and was probably self inflicted," she told them. They all looked at Castle, waiting for his response. He sat there looking around the station.
"What," he said. "No witty remark or snappy comeback?". Again, Castle was silent. Lanie walked up to him and turned his head to face her.
"You okay Castle?" she asked. He simply stared into her eyes. She pulled out her flashlight, aimed it at his eyes and turned it on. The moment the light shone into his eyes. He screamed. This caused everyone to turn and see what was happening.
"Ahh, damn it!" he screamed. His hands covering his eyes as he was slightly bent over. "What the hell was that for?" He pressed his hands to his temples. His eyes were closed tight and he was groaning. Lanie looked at the others as the watched Castle with wide eyes. She grabbed Castle's arm and began to pull him away.
"Where are you going?" Ryan asked.
"The hospital."
