Ryan and Esposito have been Beckett's backup for some time. They are also Detectives, and if she thinks she can keep secrets from them …
The two cops watch her head for the break room. Kevin turns to look at Javi and raises his eyebrows "You think …?"
Javi looks back at him, a frown on his face. "Uh-huh, Bro, she must think we're dumb … or blind" he gives it some thought "Nah! …. she just thinks we're dumb!"
"Oh-oh, here she comes .."
Javi starts typing randomly … looks at the screen and realises he's been typing over the ballistics report … oops!
Kevin meanwhile has opened a file and is studiously holding it up in front of him. Beckett pauses by his desk but he ignores her … until she jerks the file out of his hand, turns it over and hands it back, only then does the detective realise he was holding it upside-down!
Really bro! mouths a disgusted Espo. Ryan shrugs apologetically.
They both surreptitiously watch her sit at her desk and begin to go through the paperwork in front of her. Both look at the empty Castle chair and then at each other, eyebrows raised. Ryan wags his at Espo; Javi shakes his head vigorously and nods at Ryan.
The Irishman clears his throat and in a casual voice, enquires "Castle not coming in today?"
Beckett doesn't even look up, "Got things to do" she says in an offhand voice.
They look at each other …. Kevin nods towards the back of the bullpen and Javi assents. Both detectives stand up and after a casual stretch and look around make a beeline for the break room.
They close the door behind them, and peer out through the blinds at their boss. Nothing, she hasn't even looked their way, she's just reading the file, casual as can be. They shake their heads …. Espo pulls his phone out and dials.
"Hey chica!" he says when the call is answered, "What's up with Mum and Dad?" He listens for a bit and then "Ok, will do!"
Ryan's looking at him expectantly, so he answers with a shake of the head, "Doesn't know anything … wants us to keep her informed". Once more they peek through the blinds … their boss has a habit of sneaking up behind them! She's still at her desk, apparently unaware of their absence.
Javi dials a different number this time, leaning back and grinning at Kevin. The phone keeps ringing and then goes to voicemail. He cuts the call.
"Not answering, you think maybe she's shot him and … "
Both men jump when the door swings open and Beckett's head appears "You two lover boys done with your tryst, or do you want me to take the body drop and leave you to it?"
"Uh .. right with you boss … just discussing …. uh …. Jenny's pregnan …" trails off Kevin as he sees Esposito's scrunched up face.
Javi just shakes his head in disgust as he follows Beckett towards the lift, leaving the Irishman to drop his coffee cup in the sink and trail sheepishly behind them.
